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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Monday, April 17, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALNews Education Editor Earns Statewide Honor for Reporting News Education Editor Earns Statewide Honor for ReportingA member of The Ponca City News staff has earned statewide recognition for journalistic excellence. Kristi Hayes, education editor for The News, received a Marshall Gregory Award for Outstanding Year-Round Education Coverage from the Oklahoma Education Association (OEA). She was recognized Friday at the Westin Hotel in Oklahoma City during the annual OEA Awards Banquet and Delegate Assembly. Hayes was honored for her coverage of the developing trimester schedule story at Ponca City High School. “This award exemplifies Kristi’s dedication to reporting news of the school systems in our area which has always been a very important part of The Ponca City News,” said publisher Tom Muchmore. “It is gratifying for her to receive this statewide recognition of her dedication.” Tonkawa College Honored By Statewide ProclamationTONKAWA — Northern Oklahoma College enjoyed the spotlight Friday as Gov. Frank Keating proclaimed the day Northern Oklahoma College Appreciation Day across the state of Oklahoma. The Oklahoma state legislature also congratulated NOC and president Dr. Joe Kinzer Jr. for successfully operating its dual campus system and joined the governor in declaring the day in the school’s honor. Kinzer traveled to Oklahoma City on Thursday to hear the reading of the resolution and to receive the proclamation from the governor. The resolution states in part that “...Northern Oklahoma College has served the educational and cultural needs of its students since its establishment in 1901 by the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature as the sixth state school; NOC’s mission is to provide persons in its service area an ‘open door’ higher educational opportunity to seek cultural enrichment, economic achievement and/or the associate degree.” Gov. Keating also noted that NOC constantly strives to develop programs and courses incorporating the most advanced knowledge and technology to meet the needs of students in a global world economy and to aid business and industry within the service area of the college. Northern Oklahoma College has provided educational opportunities to students for nearly 100 years. It has also been providing on-site instruction in Enid after purchasing the former Phillips University. Right-to-Work Remains Confusing to Many WorkersOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — What’s all this fuss about right-to-work and what does it mean to the average Oklahoman? Despite all the sloganeering over the hot-button issue of the 2000 Oklahoma Legislature, both sides admit the right-to-work issue is an enigma to many. ‘‘Even some of my members have trouble with it,’’ says Jimmy C. Curry, president of the Oklahoma AFL-CIO, the umbrella labor organization. Workers cannot be forced to join a labor union in Oklahoma or any other state, with or without a right-to-work law. Compulsory unionism is prohibited by federal law. What a right-to-work law would do is outlaw so-called security clauses that are negotiated by unions and management and require the withholding of dues from the checks of all employees, including non-union members. Some workers say they are philosophically op-posed to unions and should not have to pay dues. Union backers, however, say it is just as unfair for non-union workers to get ‘‘a free ride,’’ since the courts have required unions to represent the grievances of all workers. The politically charged issue was debated in the state Senate last week as Republicans tried unsuccessfully send it to a statewide vote. A majority of Democrats opposed the move. A right-to-work law would not affect about half of the 221,000 union members in Oklahoma, which is less than 10 percent of the state’s work force. They operate under contracts without security clauses. It could produce a significant loss of leverage, however, for some unions, such as the United Auto Workers, which has a security clause in its contract with General Motors Corp. in Oklahoma City. Traditionally, unions without security clauses have fewer members — and thus less bargaining power — than those who operate as ‘‘a union shop.’’ A right-to-work law also does not apply to public workers or those who are governed by the National Railway Act, such as airline employees and others in transportation industries, Curry said. Ron Cupp, Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce official, sees little difference between being required to join a union and being required to pay dues. ‘‘You are either paying dues against your will or you join the union,’’ he said. The state Chamber is a proponent of a plan to submit the question to a statewide vote. The Chamber represents employers, many of whom would rather not deal with labor unions, officials say. It is armed with statistics showing that most states with high economic growth in recent decades — especially in the Sun Belt — have right-to-work laws. Opponents, however, cite other statistics that show the majority of high-income states do not have such laws. It’s a no-brainer that employees with union contracts make more than non-union workers, on the whole, Curry says. DEATHSGladys Lois Townsley Gladys Lois TownsleyARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Gladys Lois Townsley, resident of Arkansas City, Kan., died Saturday, April 15, 2000, at the South Central Kansas Regional Medical Center in Arkansas City. She was 96. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at the Central Christian Church in Arkansas City with the Rev. Steve Chambers officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery in Arkansas City under the direction of Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home. Gladys Lois Townsley was born Aug. 16, 1903, in Atlanta, Kan., the daughter of Harry Earl and Willie Lee (Gaffney) Townsley. She attended Arkansas City High School, graduating in 1923. She attended Arkansas City Junior College and Southwestern University where she earned her master’s degree. She taught first through eighth grades for 46 years. She taught near Rock, Kan., Beaumont and Wright Canyon. She also taught in Arkansas City at Sleeth, where she was principal, and at Adams, where she was assistant principal. She enjoyed sports and her family. Survivors include three sisters, Margaret Butler of Kaw City, Betty Willison of Ponca City, and Peggy Townsley of Ponca City; a brother, Robert Townsley of Wichita, Kan., and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Ruth Ellington, Leona Dobson, and Jessie Townsley; and three brothers, Earl Townsley, Mike Townsley and Delbert Townsley. Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Christian Church or to the Kansas Christian Home of Newton, c/o Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home, 100 East Kansas Avenue, Arkansas City, Kan. 67005. Marie Soulek EwyPERRY — Marie Soulek Ewy, resident of Ponca City, died Sunday, April 16, 2000, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was 80. The funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Perry with the Revs. Kevin Devlin and Richard G. Beckman officiating. A rosary will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of the Brown-Sisson Funeral Home of Perry. Burial will be in the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery. Marie Soulek Ewy was born Feb. 22, 1920 in Perry, the daughter of Chris J. and Anna M. (Neuerburg) Schieffer. She married Joe Soulek in Perry on May 6. 1941; he preceded her in death on March 10, 1969. She married Ray Ewy in Blackwell on March 6, 1982. She was a licensed practical nurse until her retirement in 1982. She was a member of St. Frances of Assisi Catholic Church in Newkirk, St. Francis of Assisi Alter Society and the Pioneer Quilters Club. Survivors include her husband of the home; two daughters, Mary Jo Bourlet of Lynchburg, Mo., and Patricia Novy of Guthrie; three sons, Al Soulek of Oklahoma City, Jim Soulek of Perry, and J.D. Soulek of Nardin; four sisters, Teresa Ann Rogers of Roseburg, Ore., Christina Schneider of Salina, Kan., and Lillie Kukuk and Audrey Kukuk, both of Perry; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, her parents, two brothers and one sister. Suzette SnakeSuzette Snake, former Ponca City resident, died Saturday, April 15, 2000, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kan. She was 44. A prayer service will be held tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Ponca Indian United Methodist Church. The traditional Indian feast will be Tuesday, April 18, at noon with the service beginning at 2 p.m. at the church with the Revs. Thomas Roughface and Abraham Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at Ponca Indian Tribal Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Suzette Snake was born Aug. 10, 1955, in Ponca City, the daughter of Lawrence James DeLodge and Celeste Snake. She grew up in Ponca City and graduated from Ponca City High School. She received an associate’s degree in business from Northern Oklahoma College. She had been employed with the Ponca tribe before moving to Wichita, Kan., in 1990. She was affiliated with the Native American Church, and she enjoyed beading, going to powwows, and singing. Survivors include two sons, Michael L. Snake and Andrew Snake, both of Wichita; and one sister, John Nell Snake of Wichita. Her parents preceded her in death. Casket bearers will be Michael L. Snake, Kendell Snake, Leroy Enloe, Tony DeLodge, J.D. Ruff and Hank Ruff. Andrew Snake will be an honorary bearer. Inice Vivian ThomasFAIRFAX — Inice Vivian Thomas, longtime resident of the Shidler community, died Saturday evening, April 15, 2000, at the Pawhuska Nursing Home. She was 87. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, at the Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Ponca City with the Rev. Carl Neal officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home in Fairfax. Visiting hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Shidler Chapel. Inice Vivian Thomas was born May 28, 1912, in Tanger, Okla., the daughter of John Henry Epley and Nora Belle (Tedrick) Epley. She received her education in the Lymann and Webb City schools. She married Doss Lewis Thomas on Oct. 3, 1929, in Newkirk, and the couple made their home in Webb City. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Shidler and a former member of the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed fishing and crocheting. Survivors include her son, Warren Thomas of Shidler; her daughter, JoAnn Ford of Skiatook; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Bob Thomas; one brother, Roy Epley; two sisters, Icle Patton and Irene Dickerson; and one grandchild. ObituariesJo Susan StanleyJo Susan Stanley, Ponca City resident, died Saturday, April 15, 2000, at her home. She was 44. The funeral will be held Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at 2 p.m. in the Worship Center of First Baptist Church with the Revs. Rob Winkler, Doyle Patterson, Brent Hardegree, and Hance Dilbeck officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. She was born Jo Susan Thompson on Aug. 25, 1955, in Seagraves, Texas. She graduated from Coronado High School in Lubbock, Texas, in 1973, and attended Texas Tech University. Jo was employed by various banks in southeastern New Mexico and in Lubbock from 1977 to 1984. From 1984 to 1988, she was employed as the office manager of the Artesia, N.M. Chamber of Commerce. In 1985, she was named employee of the year, and, in 1987, she served as interim director of the Chamber. Upon returning to Lubbock, Jo worked for Robison, Green and Company CPAs until 1992. From 1992 until 1995, she worked for Martin Green, CPA. On Nov. 18, 1994, she married Gary Stanley in Lubbock. From 1995 to 1999, she worked at Trinity Church. Upon relocating to Ponca City, she was employed by The Gatehouse Group for Chuck and Lana VanCleave, CPAs. Jo was an active member of First Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Gary of the home; one son, Jason Brown of Lubbock; her mother and stepfather, Joyce and Heath Raymer of Lubbock; and her father and stepmother, Lloyd and Lisa Thompson of Lubbock. Additional survivors include four sisters; Libbe Sedberry of Colorado Springs, Colo., Cathe Welborn of Moore, Dolly DeBusk of Altus, and Julie Lewelling of Lubbock; and one brother, Kelley Thompson of Grand Prairie, Texas. She also has nine nieces, three nephews and two great-nieces. Casket bearers will be Lanny Officer, Dr. Akin Ogundipe, Tom Morris, Merle Schroth, Chuck VanCleave and Mark Riley. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 N. Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. paid obituary Juanita Ruth Wells FrantzJuanita Ruth Wells Frantz, resident of Ponca City, died Friday evening, April 14, 2000, at the Westminster Care Center. She was 83. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2000, at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. J.D. Ward presiding. Burial will be at the Longwood Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Juanita Ruth Frantz was born April 11, 1917, at Griggs, Okla., the daughter of Glen Wells and Leona (Speers) Wells. She graduated from Boise City High School and later attended cosmetology school in Wichita, Kan. She was married to Marvin Frantz on Oct. 20, 1942, in Wichita, Kan. The couple had lived in Wichita, Kan., Orienta, Okla., and Enid before moving to Ponca City in 1959. She was the co-owner of Frantz Realty, the co-founder and developer of Woodridge Place Development, the first woman president of the Ponca City Board of Realtors, a past president of the Soroptomist Club, past president and state officer of Credit Women’s International, a member of the First United Methodist Church and past president of the Women’s Circle. She is survived by three children, Mrs. Harold (Karen) McElraft of Chatham, N.J., Warren Frantz and wife Beth of Ponca City, and Mrs. Kent (June) Hunt of Norman; five brothers, Don Wells and Gerald Wells, both of Boise City, Okla., Ross Wells and Kenneth Wells, both of Stratford, Texas, and Virgil Wells of Buffalo, Okla.; four sisters, Betty Manness of Boise City, Helen Taylor of Stratford, Texas, Nellie George of Annandale, Va., and Phyllis Hayes of Colorado Springs, Colo.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Marvin O. Frantz; one sister, Ellen; and a beloved aunt, Daisy Harwood of Wichita, Kan. Casket bearers will be Larry Chitwood, Bob Askew, Vic Coates and Jerry Corbin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Alzheimer Research, 825 N.E. 13th, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73104. The casket will be closed at the services, but friends may call at Grace Memorial Chapel until noon on Wednesday. The family will be at 2813 Avon. paid obituary FuneralsTuesdayArthur Dale CostelloArthur Dale Costello — Funeral at 10 a.m. at the First Free Will Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Longwood Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. TuesdayIna Maye JacksonIna Maye Jackson — Graveside service at 1 p.m. in the Prairie Lawn Cemetery in Wellington, Kan. Arrangements are under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home in Blackwell. NEWS BRIEFSBurglary Investigation — Ponca City police received a call from the 1400 block of Princeton at 7:54 a.m. Saturday that a car had been broken into. A report was taken. Now Hear This — The Ponca City American Legion is hosting the first Army reunion Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. All Army, Army National Guard and Reserve veterans are invited. Traditional Army chow will be served. For more information, call the American Legion at 765-9073. Hit-and-Run — A hit-and-run accident was reported at 8:40 a.m. Saturday at Palm Street and South Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Real Men outdoors and wilderness home accessories, now at Carla’s Hallmark, Downtown. adv. Burglary Reported — Ponca City police received a call at 12:48 p.m. Saturday of a theft from a residence in the 300 block of West Cleveland Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Please Grandma, buy me a bunny from Mrs. Brown’s Attic! Mrs. Brown’s Attic, Ponca Plaza. adv. Break-in Reported — A burglary was reported at 6:43 p.m. Saturday from property in the 3000 block of North Pecan. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Easter Baskets — Filled with homemade, floral scented lotions, body splashes, and powders. No calories to count and they won’t wilt after a few days! An “eggstra” surprise in each basket. Sold exclusively at The Crafter’s Mall, 318 E. Grand. adv. Vandalism Reported — A call was made at 6:47 p.m. Saturday to Ponca City police to stop individuals at Donner Park from digging holes at the dead-end of Meadow Lane and using the dirt for ramps. 17% off Of 17 antique tables for 17 days! Christy’s 3005 North 14th open everyday. adv. Hit-and-Run Report — Ponca City police took a report at 10 p.m. Saturday of a hit-and-run accident in the 2100 block of Kyme Drive. If You are looking for guaranteed results at prices to catch the competition, look no further than Heartland Hearing Aid Center. 1302 N. 7th. 767-1961 Guaranteed. adv. Man Arrested — Ponca City police arrested a 40-year-old man at 12:09 a.m. Sunday following a fight in the 600 block of West Highland Avenue. Easter Egg Hunt for children through 8 years. Saturday, April 22 at 10 a.m., south side of Hutchins. Sponsored by Century 21 Group One. adv. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv. Hit-and-Run — Ponca City police received a report of a hit-and-run accident in the 2000 block of Lake Road. An officer was assigned. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wed- nesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. LIFESTYLESOklahoma Lions Eye Bank Program for Local Group Oklahoma Lions Eye Bank Program for Local GroupAt the April 12 meeting of the Ponca City Noon Lions Club, Tammye Green, director of Education & Public Relations for the Oklahoma Lions Eye Bank was the guest speaker. Green showed an informative video about the American Red Cross tissue and organ donation program. Currently, more than 68,000 persons are waiting for tissue or organ donations in the U.S. More than 650 of these individuals reside in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Lions Eye Bank was founded in 1957. Ms. Green has been with the Lions Eye bank for seven years. To date, over 16,000 cornea transplants have taken place. There are currently 25 patients on a waiting list for cornea transplants in Oklahoma. The waiting list used to number in the hundreds, but due to an active program to educate the public in the past few years, the number has been greatly reduced. For the past two years, any hospital who receives Medicare funding is required to offer organ and tissue donation information to potential donor families and this has greatly increased public awareness. Green noted that Ponca City has two local funeral directors, Steve Huston and M.G. Lessert with Trout Funeral Home, who are licensed and active in the eye enucleation process. The procedure must be done within six hours of the death of an individual and leaves no visible signs that would interfere with common funeral practices, and 99.9 percent of the corneas retrieved from Oklahoma donors are used in Oklahoma. A brochure with a donor card attached was given to each Lion. Ultimately, the next of kin will be required to make the decision on organ and tissue donation. Ms. Green encouraged individuals to make sure each of their family members are aware of their wishes. Anyone who would like more information concerning the Oklahoma Lions Eye Bank or the Donor Eye Card Program can contact Ms. Green at 405-557-1393 or contact any local Lions Club member. Russ Parker introduced John Davis as his guest. Members were reminded about White Cane Day to be held on Saturday, April 22, at Wal-Mart and KMart. Signup lists were circulated. The annual election of officers was held. New officers for 2000-2001 will be president, Derrin Hiatt; first vice president Ted Matson; second vice president, Bill Stuever; third vice president, Susan Ladner; secretary, Larry Williams; treasurer, John Bohannon; membership chairman, Lilly Strickland; board members, Monte Evens, Kathy Turner and Harry Gartside; Lion tamer, Jay Stafford; Tail Twisters, Rick Myers, Johnnie Hollingsworth, and Bill Schula; alternate Tail Twisters, Dick Balfanz and Vic Andrews. The Ponca City Noon Lions Club meets every Wednesday at noon at the American Legion on South Avenue. The members are businessmen and women in the community who have a desire to help and serve others. The motto is “we serve.” The worldwide focus of Lions International is prevention of blindness and providing eyeglasses and other vision aids for needy individuals. Meals on Wheels Board Meeting HeldThe board meeting for Meals on Wheels was held April 11 at the First Presbyterian Church. Nell Barnard, recipient coordinator, reported that the number of meals delivered averages about 50 per week day. Driver coordinator Marlene Gregory reported that all routes have regular drivers, but that substitute drivers are needed, especially in the summer months. Members of the board voted to hold the annual volunteer appreciation event in early November. Appointed to a committee to make recommendations for the event, reporting on Sept. 12, were Zoe Burge, Marlene Gregory, Joan Jones, and Ann Kennedy. Eloise Palmer reported that the May Friendship Day for Church Women United will be a salad luncheon. The May 12 event will be held at First Christian Church. Meals on Wheels is sponsored by Church Women United. MOW meals are prepared in the kitchen at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Special diets can be filled with a doctor’s request. Persons over 65 years of age, and persons just released from the hospital, regardless of age, are eligible to have MOW delivered. Cost of the meals is $2.50 each. For more information about MOW, call Nell Barnard, 762-4707 or 765-0331, and leave a message. SPORTSCat Calendar Cat CalendarBaseball Monday — Stillwater, Here, 6 p.m. Wed.-Sat. — Guthrie Tournament Golf Boys Monday — Frontier Conference at Stillwater Girls Monday — Frontier Conference at Stillwater Wednesday — Regional Qualifier Soccer Tuesday — Owasso, Here, 6&8 Friday — Sapulpa, Here, 6&8 Tennis Monday — Frontier Conference, Here Thursday — Stillwater, Girls Here, Boys There Track Friday — Catoosa Relays Highlights Both Ponca City soccer teams are tryng to nail down spots in the post season playoffs which start April 28 Six State Players DraftedBy The Associated Press Six Oklahoma college products were selected in the weekend NFL draft, half of them going on the first day. Oklahoma offensive lineman Stockar McDougle was picked Saturday in the first round. Defensive backs William Bartee of Oklahoma and Jacoby Shepherd of Oklahoma State went in the second round Saturday. Nabbed on the second day of the draft was Tulsa standout defensive back Todd Franz, who was drafted in the fourth round by the Detroit Lions. Green Bay picked Northwestern Oklahoma defensive tackle Ron Moore with pick No. 229 of the draft, while the Washington Redskins got Oklahoma State wide receiver Ethan Howell with pick No. 250, one of the last picks of the draft. McDougle, at 6-foot-5, 361 pounds, was the 20th overall pick. Bartee was picked 54th overall by the Kansas City Chiefs. Shepherd went 62nd — the final pick of the second round — to the Super Bowl champion St. Louis Rams. Detroit Picks OU’s McDougle, TU’s FranzPONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — Detroit coach Bobby Ross compares the NFL draft with gambling. If that’s true, the Lions didn’t hit any jackpots over the weekend. But they came out way ahead. The Lions had picks in all but the fourth of seven rounds, but no high picks. Some teams will go for the venerable ‘‘best player available’’ under those circumstances. But the Lions, with a good scouting department, felt they could do better than that. As a result, Ross felt he improved his team in several areas while making the team generally bigger, faster and deeper. ‘‘You never know how any draft is going to play out,’’ Ross said Sunday. ‘‘It’s a crapshoot. But we have been able to fill needs. That’s very significant.’’ On Saturday, the Lions took Oklahoma’s Stockar McDougle, a 6-foot-5, 361-pound offensive lineman with their first round pick. Detroit then picked up Barrett Green, a West Virginia linebacker with 4.5 speed in the second round, and snagged Oregon running back Rueben Droughns in the third round. Ross, who got McDougle with the 20th pick overall, seemed especially happy to pick up Green with the 50th pick overall and Droughns with the 81st. He said the Lions had Green projected as the No. 22 pick and had Droughns listed 28th on their board. ‘‘We’re delighted,’’ Ross said. ‘‘We got three of our top 31.’’ The Lions didn’t have a fourth round pick Sunday. But they picked up Tulsa cornerback Todd Franz in the fifth round and Auburn defensive end Quinton Reese in the sixth round. The Lions took a chance on defensive end Alfonso Boone — a Saginaw Arthur Hill graduate who was playing junior college ball in California — with their seventh-round pick. ‘‘You can never have enough good players,’’ said Ron Hughes, the Lions’ vice president of player personnel. Lady Mavs Win Two of ThreeTONKAWA — Northern Oklahoma College softball coach Jo Stanhope has said all season that her team is tough, determined and full of fight. The Lady Mavs proved it on Saturday winning two out of three against Eastern at home. “We're really playing hard at this point in the season,” Stanhope said of her 22-22 team. “We've had some hard games and I think we have proven ourselves ready for the tournament.” The Lady Mavs opened up the triple-header on Saturday afternoon with a 7-2 win under the pitching arm of Tulsa Freshman Casey Neely. Northern scored first in the top of the first when Newkirk sophomore Suzi Eisenhauer stepped up to the plate with two outs and smacked a double over the head of the Eastern third baseman, allowing Blackwell sophomore Emily DeBoard, who leads the team in steals, to score. Eastern didn’t catch up until the fourth inning when it got a home run. Northern bounced back in the next inning and scored three runs on five hits. The Lady Mavs held Eastern in the next inning, and then showed their determination when they scored three more runs in the seventh after another Eastern home run in the sixth. Stanhope's Lady Mavs led 5-3 going into the seventh inning of the next game but Eastern managed to pull out three runs to overtake the Northern team 7-6 in a hard-fought battle. The third game was another close contest. The lead changed hands several times before the score settled to a 3-3 tie in the bottom of the seventh, sending the game into a two-inning overtime. The Lady Mavs chalked up the 4-3 win in the bottom of the ninth. Sand Springs Freshman Bo Davis grounded past first base for a single that set the stage for Lindale, Texas, sophomore Amber “Tex” Wakkinen. Wakkinen faked the bunt and bumped a solid drive over third, leaving runners on first and second. Tulsa freshman Shellie Dolezal bunted toward the pitcher. Eastern threw wildly on the attemped forced out at third and Davis scrambled up out of the dirt and down the line to score the winning run. NOC Wins, 12-6, After 10-0 LossTONKAWA — After losing the first game in a doubleheader to Murray State Saturday in Tonkawa, the Northern Oklahoma College baseball team decided it was time for some payback. The Mavericks dropped the first game 10-0 and watched helplessly as the Murray State squad swatted two homers. The power reversed in the second game with the Mavs winning 12-6. Northern Coach Terry Ballard must have said something inspiring between games because the Mavs, with two outs in the bottom of the first, managed to chalk up two runs on three singles and a hard double over second to take the early 2-0 lead. Murray fought back in the second to earn a questionable run. Confusion over what constitutes a forced out occurred when a fly ball caught by center fielder Derek Smith ended with a Murray run and a forced out at second thrown after the next batter was preparing to step up to the box. Apparently the runner on third did not tag up at second after the fly was captured and catcher Joe Boyce tossed the ball out to Michael Bilby for the final out of the inning even as the next batter was stepping up to the plate. Ballard argued that the run scored during the play didn't count because a run isn't allowed on a forced out that is the final out of an inning. The umpires, confused by the unusual length of the play and delay between the center field catch and out at second, argued the run did count. Murray scored two more runsin the third to go in front 3-2. But it was all Mavericks in the fourth. The Northern squad earned 10 runs on eight hits to take a commanding 12-3 lead. Murray managed to rack up three more runs in the seventh, but Ballard sent in P.J. Malloy to close the game for the Mavs. Smith grabbed two flies in center and shortstop Josh Raney grabbed a line drive for the final out to give Malloy the save. OSU Sweeps Past AggiesSTILLWATER (AP) — Oklahoma State got its first ever sweep of conference rival Texas A&M Sunday with a 5-3 victory. The Cowboys (24-14, 9-9 Big 12) scored a run in each of the first three innings and got 2-for-3 performances from both Rob Watson and Ronte Langs. OSU’s Roy York hit a solo home run in the third inning for his third homer of the series. Texas A&M (21-24, 10-11) was led by the 2-for-4 performance of Greg Porter and got two RBIs from Eric Reed. The Aggies scored all three of their runs in the top of the seventh, but left the bases loaded when Daylan Holt flew out to center field. Frank Bludau (4-4) picked up the win, while Grant Gregg (3-6) took the loss.
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