Braves Edge Lawton in Split Slog Against Southpaws
In the State League, Lawton sluggers struggle against right-handers as the Braves stay unbeaten at home. Manager Travis Jackson notes sparse lefty success, while star Weeth thrives against southpaws and Oklahoma A&M joins the Big Seven, reshaping conference alignments and rivalries.
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Oklahoma No Hits Nebraska to Win 1 0 in Seven
Oklahoma defeated Nebraska 1 0 in the first seven inning game of a Big Seven doubleheader with a no hitter by Nebraska pitcher Dwight Sickler. The Sooners then won the second game 9 6 behind strong hitting and timely runs. The odd split saw Oklahoma score without a hit while Nebraska’s pitching dominated early.
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Three Loop Records Fall Despite Rain at Big Seven Meet
Lincoln Nebraska May 28 The University of Whosas Jayhawks led by strong sprint and distance performances captured 160 points to win their sixth consecutive Big Seven outdoor track title amid chilly, rainy conditions. Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas State and others trailed with notable records set in mile relay, 2 mile, and sprint events by Kansas and Missouri athletes.
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Loop Leaders in Major Leagues and Scores Reported
Loop Leaders summarize Augusia and Southeastern results with Cobinus Chaarinttn leading in one inning. Jacksonville defeats Macon 36 to 8, Knoxville wins 1. In the Eastern League Binghamton 7 Syracuse 3, Schanerinay 10 Albany 6 Springfield 3, Reading 2. See standings on Page 17.
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Bold Ruler Wins Preakness After Derby Defeat
Bold Ruler surged to a two length victory in the 193,800 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico to avenge his Kentucky Derby loss. Iron Liege finished second by a neck over Inside Tract with jockey Eddie Arcaro aboard. Wheatly Stable owns Bold Ruler, trained by Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons, marking his sixth classic win.
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Rain Delays Braves Open Five Day Road Trip
The Lawton Braves face a soggy schedule with a single game at Seminole today as rain may push start times. A postponed Oilers game and potential twinbill loom while Lawton hopes for dry grounds to proceed, with a three game set in Shawnee next. The club owns a 4-7 record after beating Paris twice and plans Paul Dean to pitch at Seminole.
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Wilfong Signs Contract With St. Louis Club
Wilfong, MVP of this year’s National Invitational Tournament, signed today with the St. Louis Hawks of the NBA. The 6-2 guard from Memphis State joins the division champions to begin his professional basketball career.
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Big Seven Considers National Study on Letters of Intent
The Big Seven Conference advocates a national study of letters of intent for athletic scholarships. The group, soon to be the Big Eight with Oklahoma State joining, discussed integration plans and set a committee with Oklahoma State University. Oklahoma State will begin cross country competition next fall and the Aggies gain eligibility for most MIAA titles in the fall semester, except football and basketball.
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Aaron Homers Twice As Braves Beat Pirates 6 5
Hank Aaron slugged his 10th and 11th homers with four RBIs to lift Milwaukee over Pittsburgh 6 to 5 at County Stadium. Lew Burdette earned his fifth win as Jim Pendleton and Bob Smith struggled for the Pirates, who briefly led in the fourth before Aaron’s grand power surge gave the Braves a lead they held. Roberto Clemente drove in a run for Pittsburgh with a seventh inning tally, but Milwaukee managed to keep the margin.
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Giants Trim Reds As Mays Sparkles
In Cincinnati on May 18, the New York Giants defeated the league-leading Reds 6 to 3. Wile Mays homered twice and stole four bases while Gomez earned his sixth win, lifting New York over Cincinnati for the first time this season. Mays’ two-run shot in the fourth helped spark the decisive rally.
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Detroit Nips Yankees 2 1 In Ninth Inning Rally
Red Wilson replaced injured Frank House and drove in Al Kaline with a single in the ninth to give Detroit a 2 1 win over the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Kaline earlier tied the game with a seventh inning homer, as Detroit swept the two game series and took three of four against New York this season.
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Shawnee Routs Ardmore in Sooner State League clash
Shawnee Hawks exploded for 15 runs in a fourth inning to beat Ardmore 72 4 in a Sooner State League game. Bob Motil hit a one run homer in the fifth and Ardmore’s Jim Wagner also homered in the third as Shawnee piled up 16 batters faced and nine hits while forcing four Ardmore errors.
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Paris Orioles Romp Past Ponca City 10-3 in Tex
Paris Orioles defeated Ponca City 10-3 in Paris Texas on May 18 behind a 11-hit effort led by Jake Tarr and Jim McAndrews with three safeties each. Barry Guckert pitched a strong game, giving up two runs in the first inning but finishing strong to earn the win. Ponca City had early two runs in the first, then Paris pulled away with multiple scores including a late surge.
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