Oliva’s Power Meets Knee Limits as Twins Win
After seven knee operations Tony Oliva pinch hits and drives a ball for a possible triple but hustles only to second base. Lyman Bostock’s pinch single scores the go ahead run in the 10th as the Twins beat the Royals 5-4. Oliva notes he can hit on the brace but cannot run.
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Sooners Eye Revenge In Missouri Rematch
Missouri holds a 4-2 upset over Oklahoma in the Big Eight tournament and can clinch a finals berth with a win tonight against Oklahoma. Iowa State tops Kansas State 11-8 as late offense seals the Cyclones' win.
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Fitch Calls for More Shots As Cavs Trail Celtics
The Cavaliers trail the Celtics 2-1 in the NBA semifinal after a 94-89 loss in Boston. Coach Fitch says the team must stop dribbling and shoot more, while Celtics captain Havlicek returns from a foot injury and Boston emphasizes defense.
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Meet of Champions Track Carnival at Rose Field
The Meet of Champions runs this evening at Rose Field with state class winners from last weekend. Lawton High skips the trip. Eisenhower and MacArthur athletes join the field in a blend of sprints, hurdles, and jumps plus girls events.
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Guthrie's Indy Debut At Indy Delayed By Engine Failures
Janet Guthrie's first Indy 500 rookie test at Indianapolis faced repeated engine failures on the Vollstedt car, with No. 1 cylinder problems delaying her debut amid rising costs and time losses. Team owner Rolla Vollstedt discussed the financial strain and ongoing mechanical issues as Guthrie faces intense media scrutiny while awaiting another track session.
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Realtors Finish Second In Kingfisher Slow Pitch Tourney
Lawton Real Estate placed second at the Kingfisher Slow Pitch tournament losing to Heatherwood Homes of Oklahoma City 25-10 in the final after a 10-8 extra inning loss in the semifinal. Joe Boley led with nine homers and a .820 average while Johnny Henderson hit .773.
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Lawton Tumblers Claim State Titles In Tulsa Meet
Lawton Flip pers David Allen and Jeff Collins won state championships at the Oklahoma AAU Junior Olympics Tumbling meet in Tulsa. Allen topped 11-12 boys while Collins led 13-14 age group. Supporting honors went to Pfeiffer fourth 11-12, Hendrick fourth 15-18, Wilson fifth 10-under, Cliff sixth 13-14. 18 Lawton competitors entered with 10 reaching finals among 125 plus youngsters statewide.
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