Hanks Retires From Indy 500 After 500-Mile Victory
Sam Hanks wins the Indianapolis 500 in a dramatic race watched by fans as Jim Rathmann breaks a frame and mechanics struggle with pace. Hanks leads 54 laps to earn 21,150 in lap prizes with total earnings possibly reaching 100,000 of a 200,000 purse. The finish eclipses Vukovich’s longstanding record as 17 cars finish.
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Salih
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Fred Agabasman
Walnut Creek
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Rutiman
Pierce Becomes Loop's Top Pitcher in Tight AL Race
Billy Pierce shines for Chicago White Sox leading the AL in wins and dropping a key three hit performance. Cleveland’s Feller and others remain in pursuit as Boston and New York shuffle positions behind the leaders.
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Emilio Tiernandez
Jackie Jensen
Red Sox
Bob Porterfield
Diels Sisler
Billy Kaus
Jim Piersall
Jensen
Ted Williams
Hicks Winning In Class C Ball and Other Sports Notes
Notes track James Hicks a righthander with a 4 1 record for Crowley Lawlor and Donnie McFarland, both rising prospects. Paul Dean and Tammy Galt feature strong starts while Brats Swango eyes a return to pitching with the Yankees organization. Mantle, Kuenn, and others are cited as veteran peers amid campus and minor league chatter.
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Donnie McFarkina
Crawley
McFarland
Louisiana Loop
Kaycee Athletics
Ticks
Hies Alwas
Reno Invitational Opens With Top State Golfers Competing
The Reno Invitational tees off with leading state golfers including former champions from Oklahoma City and McLand School. Walker tied for medalist honors yesterday with 70, while 22 players advance to Championship flight and a hole in one by Jimmy Loy highlighted the opening round at Reno Country Club.
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Reno
Jimmy Loy
Oklahoma City
Pmace
Hivard
City Stars Romp In Shawnee Open Junior Tennis
In Shawnee Open junior divisions SUSAWSEM, fourth seeds James Ramming and Pete Love of Lawton advance to quarterfinals after Ramming beat Bob Palik Tulsa 65. Billy Higgins Lawton top seed beat Joe Conrad Chickasha 60 62. Ramming and Love to team in doubles. Babs Yarniuk and Julie Ashlock Lawton also start junior girls singles. Rains halted play yesterday afternoon.
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Lawton
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Tulsa
Billy Higgins
Oe Ily
Joe Conrad
Chickasha
Lave
Babs Yarniuk
Julie Ash Iuck
Colonels face Elk City in Memorial Park showdown
Lawton and Elk City meet tonight in Memorial Park as the Western Oklahoma Legion league opener for the Colonels. Elk City sits 2-0 atop the standings while Lawton seeks a win after a state title victory over Mangum Red Sox.
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Schmidt Forges 228-607 Series at Sooner Lanes
Schmidt posted a 228 607 series while Lefty Semi led with 228 6 at Sooner Lanes in summer bowling. Ray Stehett close behind with 227 608 and Talehett Schroeder led other teams in Mixed Doubles and Men s League action with high marks and several 200 games.
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Tean Ho
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Rod Pope
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Johnson Fights Hunnant Tonight
Harold Johnson and Clarence Vinnin meet in a 10 round heavyweight bout at St Nicholas Arena on Friday night. The NBC radio TV telecast begins at 9 PM EST as Billy Graham events fill Madison Square Garden. The bout was staged with special permission from the New York State Athletics Commission and promoter Teddy Brenner.
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New York State Athletics Commission
Teddy Brenner
International Boxing Club
Braves Set for Six-Game Swing Through Oklahoma
The Braves head to Ponca City and Muskogee for a six game road trip after rain washed out the Lawton Ardmore Memorial Day double header. Ray Strock Bill Holmes and Tom Ford likely to pitch as Muskogee Ponca City and Seminole loom on their swing.
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Hogan's Golf Sharp Again Heads Toward Open Championship
Ben Hogan shows renewed form at the Wykittay Round Robin in New Rochelle as he leads Sam Snead and Peter Thomson with a strong showing and aims for a fifth National Open. He notes putting issues but praises new grip and improved conditioning ahead of the Inverness Open defense in Toledo June 13 14.
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