Lawton High year in review nets football crown and multiple state honors
Lawton High capped a standout year with its first official state football title and strong showings in track and baseball. Seniors Wes Hamm Doug Kemper and Mike Morgan led belted by Jim Abercrombie, with OAelschlaeger and Ammons delivering record performances. Despite near misses in track and baseball, the Wolverines posted a balanced, storied season underscoring program depth and promise for the Class of 63.
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Sugar) Hart
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Little O) Oelschlaeger
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Ivy League Coaches Oppose NCAA Substitution Rule
Ivy League football coaches announced they oppose a new NCAA rule restricting substitutions and will draft an freer plan for approval by eight member athletic directors Harvard Cornell Dartmouth Princeton Columbia Brown Yale Penn on an experimental basis.
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Player Moves Up In Golf Earnings
Gary Player of South Africa rose to No 2 in money winnings behind Jack Nicklaus as Julius Boros climbed to fifth after winning the Colonial Invitational. Boros earned 12000, boosting his season total to 27525. Player added 6000 for Fort Worth, lifting his season total to 36765. Nicklaus increased to 56215 after a 3500 payout. Tony Lema fell to third despite a 2800 Colonial finish.
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Carnera Leaves for Mexico City Wrestling Tour
Ex world heavyweight boxing champion Primo Carnera of Italy is scheduled to depart for Bogota Monday for a series of wrestling performances after spending the weekend in the city.
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Pennant Race Mixes Up as AL Contenders Pivot
The American League standings shift with Boston in second after an 8-5 win over Washington and Los Angeles beating Chicago 7-3. Houston's 4-2 win over the Mets boosts the Colts into ninth as the only NL game. Bruce struck out 11 in eight for Houston but took a hard-luck loss.
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Chance's Spitter Is Greatest Pitch Charge By Lopez
AP report from Chicago notes White Sox manager Al Lopez urging legalization or policing of the spitball after Dean Chance’s performance against the Angels. Lopez cites umpires’ laxity, cites history with Burleigh Grimes, mentions Nellie Fox, and calls for clear enforcement and possible suspensions for spitters.
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Mets Fans and a Psychiatrist Explain the Mania
New York AP report details psychiatrist Dr. Wladimir Eliasberg's view on Mets fans as a mass suggestion phenomenon. He calls the fan base complex ridden, shaped by contagious emotion and a liking for doomed causes, with signs of devotion that defy frustration.
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Pro Grid Ace Gilchrist Arrested on Assault Charges
Chester Cookie Gilchrist, 27, Buffalo Bills fullback and 1962 AFL MVP, was arrested after a stop sign incident. Police said he could not produce registration or license, became abusive, and was subdued by four officers. Charges include second degree assault, resisting arrest, running a stop sign, driving without a license and disorderly conduct.
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Cookie) Gilchrist
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Collins Victorious in Pro Am at Oak Cliff Club
Bill Collins of Grossinger New York shot 67 to finish as low pro and win 500 dollars in a 20-man pro am at Oak Cliff Country Club. Bob Charles Billy Maxwell tied for second at 68 earning 350 each, while Collins with Gay Brewer led teams to a 55 total and 175 each. Julius Boros shot 70 but earned no money.
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Optimism Runs Amuck as Big Eight Coaches Preview Spring
Big Eight coaches gauge spring drills with Nebraska ahead of last year after a 21-15 scrimmage win. Fleet Kent McCloughan returned a kickoff for a first team TD and Dennis Claridge impressed as No 1 QB, while Fred Duda showed depth.
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Probe Over In Death Of Huge Tackle
Baltimore police tied final details of the Lipscomb death inquiry and noted a party where Steelers lineman allegedly injected heroin. A suspect surrendered, was questioned, and released. Senator McClellan said the case could factor into narcotics probes this summer. Timothy Black faces narcotics paraphernalia charges.
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Big Daddy) Lipscomb
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Yank Boxer Wins Sydney Bout in 12 Rounds
Arthur Persley a New York welterweight now based in Manila defeated Gary Cowburn of Australia on points in a 12 round fight at Sydney Stadium Monday night.
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Last Nights Fights Across Cities and Canceled Bout
Boxing results from St Louis Hollywood and Sydney report Allan Thomas stopping Sixto Rodriguez while Thad Spencer kayoed Monroe Ratliff. Arthur Persley outpointed Gary Cowburn in Australia as a North Dartmouth bout Scott vs Burgo was canceled leaving fans awaiting updates.
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