Braves Grab National Lead With Seven-Game Win Streak
The Milwaukee Braves rocketed from seventh to a tie for first in the National League with a seven game winning streak including a doubleheader sweep of the Cubs 4-2 in 10 innings and 9-3. Dodgers also climbed with 5-4 and 6-2 wins over the Pirates. Cleveland piled on 11 straight with 14-3 and 2-1 wins over Baltimore to lead Chicago by 21-2 games.
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Lawton and Ardmore clash after Braves sweep Cards
Lawton delivers 10-6 win at Memorial Park to cap a 2- game series sweep over the St. Louis Cardinals. Wendell Doss improves to 5-3 with his third spring complete game, striking out 11 as Lawton gains ground in the standings and prepares for a home stand beginning Wednesday night against Ada Herefords.
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Ardmore First Division Standings Shakeup Faces Szarsynski Injury
Ardmore and Lawton square off as Szarzynski battles a sprained ankle for seven days. The Braves win 9-4 while Szarzynski eyes Wednesday return. Houston-like spring trials, coaching changes, and Ardmore golf notes fill a busy page with multiple players earning all state mentions.
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Sooner State League Standings and Monday Schedule
The standings show Ardmore Lawton and Gainesville near the top with winning percentages around .700. Monday games feature Lawton at Ardmore Gainesville at Pauls Valley Seminole at McAlester and other Western league matchups across the circuit.
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Russian women set world marks in track events
Two Russian women reportedly set world records in a Moscow radio broadcast. Madezhada Konyayeva of Kiev threw the javelin 180 feet 8 inches and Alexandra Cha cleared 5 feet 7 56 inches in the high jump.
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Oklahomans in the Majors Highlight Yankees Loss
In a sparse recap, Oklahoma players appear with mixed results as the Yankees fall to Boston. Pete Runnels and Hank Thompson are noted for key hits while Washington Senators shortstop chips in with a triple and a single in three at bats as Philadelphia loses 9 4. The few lines mention New York Giants outfielder Hank Thompson going two for five in a 64 victory over Philadelphia.
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Presley Quits Duncan Post in Oklahoma
Earl Presley, Duncan high school football coach for five years, announced plans to leave Oklahoma. He also coached basketball, posting 37 19 1 in football and 70 26 in basketball. Presley led the 1951 Duncan team to an undefeated season and the 1952 squad to 11 2. three fellow faculty members also quit for other jobs.
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Jubilant Toski Sets Big Plans for Golf Year
Little Bob Toski of Northampton Massachusetts jubilantly outlined plans to play in every major event after winning the $20 000 Open. He said he will compete at the Colonial Invitational in Texas the Western Open in Cincinnati the Virginia Beach Open and the National Open.
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Chisox Buy Kell From Red Sox and Chase Cavarretta
Chicago White Sox acquire George Kell from Boston for Grady Hatton and cash in a deal that could reach six figures. General manager Frank Lane signals willingness to add Phil Cavarretta as slugger and possible coach for pennant chase.
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Sill All-Star Game Aids Small Fry And Youth Clinics
Fort Sill hosts a series of youth events with baseball clinics at Butner Field and bowling lessons at local alleys. About 200 children sign up for instruction as the Youth Activities Council plans midget to senior league play. A May 31 benefit baseball game at Butner Field raises funds with tickets sold at R S Sporting Goods and E D White listed as project officer.
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Redhot Field Set For 500 Mille Indianapolis Race
Indianapolis bids farewell to four days of time trials as 33 cars qualify for the 38th Indianapolis 500. Pole starter Jack McGrath leads with 141.033 mph. last starter Frank Arms posts 137.672 mph. Veterans average 138.632 mph, above last year’s 136.409 mph mark.
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Estep Quits Garber Post Replaced By OC Coach
Garber Oklahoma high school athletic coach Bob Estep resigns to become assistant building superintendent at the University of Oklahoma hospital and medical school in Oklahoma City. Clifford Bradshaw begins as baseball coach at Oklahoma City’s John...
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Mexican bantamweight winner Aaton Macias defeats Fiji Nova
Mexico City May 24 Aaton Macias 119 1 4 wins a unanimous decision over Fiji Nova 118 3 4 in a non title bout Macias a leading contender for the world bantamweight title left vacant after Jimmy Carruthers retirement.
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