Lawton Braves extend lead with 10-3 win over Muskogee
Lawton Braves power past Muskogee Giants 10 to 3 to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Sooner State league final. Dudley earns his 25th win, Denny takes the loss as Lawton bats for six first-inning runs and builds a 9-1 advantage by the sixth. Memorial Park crowd of about 1,502 watches the Braves' 12th straight win over Muskogee in Lawton.
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Indians Clinch Two-Game AL Lead With Senators Sweep
Al Lopez’s Indians defeated Washington 3-1 and 8-2 to move two games ahead of the Yankees in the American League pennant race. Cleveland pounded six-hitters by Garcia and Lemon, with Woodling and Doby driving in multiple runs as the Tribe extended its win streak and hinted at clinching the flag. Meanwhile the Yanks topped Detroit 6-0 as Boston and Chicago faded from contention and St. Louis and others won in the National League.
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Hamilton Richardson Upsets Hoad in Exhibition Split
In Baton Rouge Hamilton Richard son rallied before home fans to split two sets against Lew Hoad of Australia in a Davis Cup exhibition match.
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Aggie Coach Faces Tough Test Against Cisco Junior College
Cameron State College coach Leroy Montgomery warns players to take Cisco junior college seriously in a non conference game. He notes Cisco is loaded with transfers and a new staff after a poor last season, while injuries affect key players including Lloyd Rumbaugh.
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Detroit Rookie To Show Stuff To Cleveland
New York report notes Detroit rookie Bob Miller faced the Yankees, taking the loss as a 20-year-old rookie with a brief major league resume. Manager Bucky Harris defended the call, predicting Miller would start again in Cleveland, while Casey Stengel complimented the youngster’s表现 and the pennant race remained unsettled.
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Veterans battle in crowded field at National Amateur Golf
The 55th National Amateur Championship in Richmond Virginia continues with a 64-man field featuring many over 40 players and several teens. Notable contestants include Harvie Ward Ted Bishop Willie Turnesa and Ray Palmer while former champions like Chick Evans and Charlie Yates were eliminated early. Edwin Collett Vare defeated Bruce Cudd 2 and 1 in the second round.
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Valdes Seeks Shot at Rocky Marciano Title
Cuban heavyweight Big Nino Valdes pressed for a title bout after stopping Don Cockell in White City Stadium last night. Cockell was halted in the third round amid bloodied cuts, while Valdes earned a knockdown and urged that a Cockell win should entitle him to a title chance against Marciano.
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Marciano In Finest Shape Of Career
Lightweight heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano says he is in the best shape of his career as he prepares for the title defense against Archie Moore in Yankee Stadium New York. He plans a fast start, drilling through training rounds and taking time off when needed while acknowledging Moore may seek an early knockout.
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Oklahoma colleges open fall football slate
The Associated Press reports a full weekend schedule with twelve games across Oklahoma colleges and junior colleges as the football season begins. Matchups include Cameron versus unspecified opponent, Central State opening in the Oklahoma Collegiate Conference at Fort Hays, and several Friday night games such as East Central at Southern State of Arkansas, Northeastern State at St Benedicts of Kansas, and Southwestern at Midwestern of Wichita Falls. Junior college action features Bacone at Northeastern A&M and Cisco Texas at Cameron, with Colorado State visiting Panhandle A&M Saturday and Connors at Texarkana Friday.
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Moore Hosts Bold Claim on Title Fight Hard to Miss
In North Adams Archiek Moore camp fans boast he will dethrone Rocky Marciano on September 20 at Yankee Stadium. At 38 Moore is seen as oldest heavyweight champion hopeful, with manager Charley Johnston predicting a five to six round victory.
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Victory Is Must For Dallas In Texas League Semi
Dallas and Houston collide in a decisive Texas League semifinal tied 3-2 as the Buffs routed Dallas 8-1 last night. Pete Burnside walked the bases full before reliever Pat Patrick, with two out, saw Gil Daley tripling and Whitey Ries singling to spark a five run seventh.
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DeMarco and Vejar Set for Boston Garden Showdown
Tony DeMarco, former welterweight champion from Boston, favored to beat Chico Vejar in a nationally televised 10 round main event at Boston Garden. Odds 8-to-5 to 2-to-1. winner to challenge Carmen Basilio for welter crown. DeMarco seeks comeback after losing title to Basilio in Syracuse last June.
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