Former Lawton sprinter earns Olympic trials invite
Johnny Jones, an 18 year old from Lawton now at Lampasas High School in Texas, heads to Olympic trials after clocking 9.05 in the 100 yards and 20.7 in the 220 at a Class 3A regional meet. He also ran 47.5 for 440 and long jumped 24 feet, with UCLA reporting for June 5 and a possible Oregon stop en route to Montreal.
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Morgan Sees Edmond Favor For State Track Crown
Lawton High coach Mike Morgan notes Edmond’s 110 regional points and star performers like Joe Straw, Reverdy Williams and Scott, arguing the Wolverines’ depth and facility familiarity at Central State give them edge in the state meet. Del City, Tulsa Hale, Norman, and Putnam City also figure as contenders. Morgan targets under 3:20 in relays and hopes Williams and Scott lead Lawton to a strong showing.
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Celtics vs Cavaliers set for Eastern finals clash
Cleveland coach Bill Fitch praised Boston as quick and intense while planning to counter with adjusted tactics. He noted Havlicek’s return and Boston’s depth led by Nellie Nelson as key factors. The best-of-seven series opens in Boston with games May 7 and May 11 before moving to Cleveland May 13 and May 16.
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Ramsay Fired as Braves Coach After Playoff Exit
Buffalo Braves owner Paul L. Snyder dismissed coach Jack Ramsay 25 hours after the team was eliminated from the NBA playoffs by the Boston Celtics. Ramsay defended his tenure noting expansion-era progress. A new coach was not named, and reports cited personality conflicts with Snyder as a reason.
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Slaughter Sees Greater Value In Baseball Than Modern Pay
Enos Country Slaughter, 60, longtime Cardinal star, says his peak $22,500 salary and lifelong pension beat today’s millionaire players. He recalls a 1938 $3,000 start, 1942 World Series pay, and 1949 top earnings, then coaches at Duke while living on a NC farm. He laments no postretirement Cardinal coaching offer, praises Duke stint, and critiques current player work ethics.
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Aggies Announce 1976 Cameron Football Schedule
Cameron University head coach John Linville released the 1976 football schedule with seven planned home games, six at Cameron and one at Memorial Stadium in Wichita Falls. The Aggies begin at Eastern Illinois, then travel to Southwestern Oklahoma before hosting Southwest Texas, Southeast Louisiana, Nicholls State, and two games against Eastern New Mexico and Langston, with later trips to Northern Colorado and Abilene Christian in Wichita Falls. The season closes with home dates against Stephen F. Austin and Southern Colorado.
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Bulldogs Capture State Meet Berth
Altus rallied in the seventh with three straight singles before Dave Harrigan hit a decisive three run homer off Duncan’s Brian Knott to give Altus a 4-2 win and seal the Class 4A regional title at Lawton High. Harrigan had allowed Duncan’s two previous runs and finished strong with the dramatic blast and celebration.
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