Cameron Aggie Coach Seeks 6-9 Oklahoma A&M Target
Column notes coach Jess Thompson’s scouting trip to Quinton near McAlester where 6-9 245-pound John Simpkins is eyed for Oklahoma A&M next autumn. It contrasts OU’s recruiting push and mentions Texas gridders and local athletes shaping Cameron and Lawton programs this spring.
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John Simpkins
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Sooner State League Leads and Friday Results Snapshot
League standings show Gainesville Lawton Ardmore Ada and Seminole in action with Ardmore, Gainesville, Lawton, McAlester, and Shawnee among Friday matchups. Texas and American leagues list scores, standings and upcoming games with teams like Tulsa Dallas Houston San Antonio and Philadelphia in the mix.
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Wim Bod
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Tulsa Oilers Edge Dallas In 22-Inning Texas League Affair
The Tulsa Oilers defeated Dallas 3-2 in a 22 inning marathon tying the longest Texas League game on record. Grady Hatton drove in the decisive run in the bottom of the 22nd after a scoreless stretch, with Joe Szekely scoring on a sacrifice. Oklahoma City beat Fort Worth 9-7 as Shreveport logged a 7-4 win over Houston. San Antonio topped Beaumont 64 in other action. Del Lang drove in two for the Indians as they tied the game in the seventh.
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Former Aggie Athlete Joins Frederick Coaching Staff
Phil Smith, a former Muskogee and Oklahoma A&M College star athlete, becomes Frederick High School assistant football coach and head coach for freshman basketball and tennis while completing Army service as an infantry lieutenant.
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Perfect Game Eudes Robin By One Pitch
The article notes Robin Roberts of the Philadelphia Phillies pitched eight and one run in a near perfect game allowing a lone home run to Bobby Adams against Cincinnati. It compares to Curt Simmons and places the feat in a historical context with other major league near perfect games and current standings.
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Juco Track Meet Set At Hutchinson
Hutchinson Kan Twenty five junior colleges enter the 13th annual NJCAA track and field championships tonight and tomorrow defending champion Actoria College of Victoria Texas leads with eleven entries headed by Joe Tanekna who won the 880 last year Wright College Chicago runner up last year and Garden City Kan Junior College third in 1953 also field strong teams.
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McNabb to Coach Casady Football Team
Norman McNabb former University of Oklahoma lineman will coach Casady School football succeeding Bob Fenimore Oklahoma Aggie All America back. Fenimore’s four Casady squads posted 23 wins and 4 losses during his four years.
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Norman McNabb
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Casady School
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Bob Fenimore
Sour Grapes Shadow NCAA Probe Of Oklahoma Athletics
Norman reports say University of Oklahoma regents chair George Short suspects sour grapes may drive the NCAA inquiry into Sooner athletic practices. The probe, officially launched a month earlier, questions landing prep school stars, outside contributions, and the TD Club funds, while university leaders insist compliance and offer full cooperation.
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University of Oklahoma May Take Weeks to Reply to NCAA
OU officials said a formal response to the NCAA inquiry on recruiting may take weeks. George L. Cross and Earl Sneed coordinate with Bud Wilkinson to assemble details from the Touchdown Club and athletic funds. A CPA audit and affidavits are planned as part of a careful review.
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Braves Open Road Trip After Narrow Win Over Pauls Valley
Lawton Braves beat Pauls Valley 6-5 in a rain interrupted home stand to finish 1-0 and start a four game trip to Shawnee. They enter fifth in the Sooner State pennant race and could rise to first division with a sweep of Shawnee in the two game set.
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Owls Close In On Pace Setters In Sooner League
Gainesville pulled within half a game of Seminole and Ardmore by an 11 2 victory over Ardmore as Lefty Cliff Anderson allowed seven hits for his fourth win against one loss. Ada beat Seminole 82 with home runs by Ron Barbian and J L Rhodes. Shawnee fell 2 1 to McAlester as a throwing error produced the decisive run in the sixth. The series opens tonight with Ardmore at Ada and Seminole hosting Gainesville.
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Aggies Bills Open Missouri Valley Title Series
St Louis hosts Oklahoma A M in a best of three conference baseball final with the third game if needed set as the second game of a doubleheader tomorrow.
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Oklahoma City TD Club Chief Denies Recruiting Ties
Eugene Jordan, president of the Oklahoma City Touchdown Club, says boosters do not fund or recruit athletes for Oklahoma University. The NCAA probed the school's policies and requested a full report with by-laws and a complete audit of expenditures. Oklahoma University reviewed the inquiry, withholding public release until officials sought a smoother resolution.
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Open Championship Won't Pay Big Money, Says Mangrum
Former Open winner Lloyd Mangrum argues the U S Open prize is over rated and far less valuable than the world championship. He says top stars like Sam Snead and Ben Hogan would choose the larger payoff, noting Open wins brought little endorsement money and that officials should seed top scorers and avoid doctored courses.
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Schmeling to referee May 18 boxing card in Milwaukee
Max Schmeling is approved as guest referee for supporting bouts on a Milwaukee arena card May 18 featuring German middleweight champion Hans Stretz. Stretz meets Billy Kilgore of Birmingham in the main 10-round bout on a 3$-round bill promoted by Phil Valley.
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