Hrovatic Streak and Slugging Mark Oilers Rivalry
Lawton outfielder Carl Hrovatic extended a 13 game hit streak and raised his season average to around .400 despite four walks issued to him by Seminole pitchers in a 1-0 loss. Earlier in May he began his hot stretch with four singles against Seminole and added big nights at Shawnee and McAlester, while Seminole pitcher John Starzynski shut out Lawton on three hits.
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Gainesville Holds League Lead in Sooner State Baseball
The Gainesville Owls won 4 to 3 against the Shawnee Hawks to retain first place in the Sooner State League despite only two hits. They hold a half game lead over the Seminole Tri-City Oilers who routed the Lawton Braves 10 to 4. Shawnee’s pitcher Derald Wooten walked 16 and hit 2.
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Braves Drop Two Players Amid 15-Man Roster Trim
Lawton Braves released pitcher Bob Doss and third baseman Bruce Mansfield to meet the Sooner State league 15 man limit. Doss, 0-1, was outrightly released while Mansfield was sent to Crestview, Fla. Lawton next hosts Ardmore after two games with the Raiders. In other action, Seminole beat Lawton 6-4 to split a two game series. Carl Hrovat extended his hitting streak to 13 games but drew two walks and outs. George Cockrell earned the win in relief, Braves fall to 4-3. Herman Charles and Hugh Charles homered for Seminole.
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Phillies Player Demands Showdown Over Gestapo Tactics
Philadelphia Phillies star Angry Hamner denounces owner Bob Carpenter over private detectives trailing players, claiming mistreatment and risking pennant chances. Carpenter defends routine private surveillance to enforce curfews, while a detective faces arrest in a related case.
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Big Seven Meet At Boulder Hones Records
Santee of Kansas headlines the Big Seven Track meet at Folsom Field with hopes of major records. With thinner air in Boulder, experts doubt Mile and Two Mile marks. Santee has strong 880 yards and mile times, while Potts predicts a 4 10 mile unlikely. Other contenders include Neville Price’s record jump and Harry Lee’s 440 dash pace.
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Softball Confab Sets Tonight for Major and Industrial Leagues
Team managers in the new Major and Industrial softball leagues plan a 7:30 p.m. meeting tonight, as Walt Clements said. The session, to be held at R&S Sporting Goods, aims to organize the league opening and schedule details.
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Yankees at Home Big Push Starts as Belted on Tour
The World champion New York Yankees return from a strong Western swing with wins over top AL clubs on eight of ten games. They face a 12 game stretch versus weaker East teams as Cleveland leads the standings by a game. Cardinals surge to first in the NL with 6 3 record, aided by Vic Raschi's NL shutout for the Cardinals.
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