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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1957

Page

9

Lew Johnson's COLUMN 4 on the World Series duel

Lew Johnson praises the Braves as they contest the Yankees in a dramatic World Series. Milwaukee's pitching defense and clutch hitting, led by Lew Burdette, tilt the championship toward the underdog, while New York faces mounting strain and strategic misfires from Casey Stengel.

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Cannoneers Face Carson Without 2 Top Backfield Players

Fort Sill Cannoneers prepare for Fort Carson game after 75-0 win over Sheppard Air Force Base. Quarterback Gena Cappelletti suffered a torn ankle ligament and will miss 10 days to two weeks. Kaye Booth shifts to quarterback, Edgar Johnson to replace Stearns at right halfback. Johnson shown as fastest reserve. Walt Glass leads notables as third-string players gain action.

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Yankees Trail as Mantle Mends and Braves Lead Series

The Yankees face a pivotal game as Mickey Mantle injures his right shoulder and misses start time. Casey Stengel considers reshuffling positions while Whitey Ford and Bob Buhl duel in Yankee Stadium. If Mantle cannot play, Kubek may move center and Enos Slaughter could join the outfield, with Lumpe at third and McDougald at first as Larsen looms for a potential deciding game.

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Texas Coach Royal Sees No Sympathy for Oklahoma Clash

USTIN Tex coach Darrell Royal downplays sympathy for Oklahoma as Texas and the No 1 Sooners meet in Dallas. Royal notes Oklahoma's speed and two to three play drives. He recalls Oklahoma’s youth and past losses to Texas, forecasting a sold out Cotton Bowl crowd and a high-stakes 42 game winning streak on the line.

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Series Now Big for Trailing Yanks

Milwaukee edged New York 1 0 to take a one game lead in the 1957 World Series. Lew Burdette, Del Crandall, Wes Covington, Eddie Mathews and Jerry Coleman offered varied views on key plays. Crandall cited a seventh inning double play by Slaughter as pivotal. Mathews argued the failed throw by Coleman was the crucial moment.

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Oklahoma Sooners Ranked No 1 In AP College Football Poll

The Oklahoma Sooners retain the top AP ranking with 65 first place votes and 1 047 points. Michigan State follows, while Navy drops from the top 20 after a loss to North Carolina. Notre Dame rises to 12th after beating Indiana as Army enters the elite top 10.

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Oklahoma No 1 in weekly college football rankings

United Press ratings keep Oklahoma atop the poll with Michigan State close behind after a week of minor shifts across the top 70 teams. Oklahoma crushed Iowa State 40 14 for a 42nd straight win, reducing its margin over Michigan State to 33 points as 26 coaches favored the Sooners for No 1.

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Wilkinson Says Sooner Luck Holds Through Texas Clash

Oklahoma coach Bud Wilkinson braces for a tough Texas game as star back Clendon Thomas and four teammates miss practice with fever and flu. He notes four-year streaks of luck and breaks, while injuries force lineup changes and uncertainty for the Sooners at Dallas. Missouri, Kansas State, Colorado, Nebraska, and Iowa State also contend in conference and inter sectional games as teams prepare for weekend action.

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