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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1957

Page

9

Hapless Nats Will Wind Up In Last Place

The Washington Senators, amid season previews, are projected for the American League basement. Manager Chuck Dressen notes weak pitching staff and uncertain center field, with Ramos and Pascual expected to shore up the rotation and several rookies vying for key infield roles.

Leo 4. Petersen Clint Courtney White Sox Ed Fitzgerald Lou Berberet Fitzs Gerald Courtney Berberet Chuck Stebbs Pedro Ramos Camio Pascual Ted Abernathy Louisville Washington Pascua Abernathy Dressen Ramos Red Sox Dick Blyde Chattanooga Garland Shifflett Charlotte Bob Chakales Cleveland Bob Wiesler Senators Dean Stone Dick Brodowski Pete Runnels Edoe Vic AC Jose Valdivielso Jerry Snyder Lyle Luttrell Herb Flews Jim Lemon Sievers Lemon Karl Olson Whiley Herzog Jerry Schoonmaker

Douglass Lions rout Cache in 18-2 win on Monday

Douglass Lions pounded Cache for an 18 to 2 victory, their third straight win. A 11-hit attack featured five first inning runs and diverse fielding with three double plays. Donald Green earned the win, while Lewis Hill led Douglass with a three for three day including a triple. They next meet Sterling at Lawlor at 2:30 Wednesday.

Booker Alberty Donald Green Lewis Hill Lion Douglass Kenneth Mahaney Lions Sterling Lawlor Cache Tucson Reed West Min E. Reed Bue Jalngon Green Sheee Ieee Son Shegaz Chaney Quovione Mahattey

Tennis Promoter Miffed Pancho Pops Off Too Much

Pancho Gonzales, in Los Angeles, dismissed a contract claim with Jack Kramer and said he may quit the tour May 26 to heal a cyst on his serving hand. He denied a firm quitting date but sought a rest after an 18 month stretch, while defeating Ken Rosewall 22 64 64 to end a two hour grind. Rosewall had won 12 of their matches.

Toronto Pancho Gongases Jack Kramer Ken Rosewall Kramer Los Angeles Gonzales Rosewall Pancho Gonzales

Meek Spins 564 In City Pin Loop

Wardell Meek posted a 564 series to lead the Commercial League at Sooner Lanes. Bill Hix 511 and Jim Alexander 306 followed, with various matches including Lupi Champlin and Joe Ford Insurance securing three point wins. Best Maid Foods of Lawton led state bowling with strong team totals and individual scores, while centenary and church leagues posted notable games.

Wardell Meek Sooner Lan Bill Hix Jim Alexander Elridge Johnsons Milka Lautersteins Ray Carter Garage Larry Hibbs Congregational Watt Fleming Central Baptist Guy Rogers St. Andrews Episcopal No. 1 Fleming Blessed Sacrament St. Johns Roger Byrd Richmond Schroeder Hatchett

Exhibition Baseball Schedule Mixed For Florida Tour

A garbled schedule lists Dodgers versus Pirates in Fort Myers and Orioles against Redlegs or Cards in Tampa. Also noted are Braves at Jacksonville, White Sox at Tampa, and Yankees at St Petersburg with multiple games cancelled or moved.

Dodgers Pirates Fort Myers Cabs Orioles Douglas Phillies Mainga Lie Braves al Jacksonvile Hillins White Sox al Tampa Banks Tigers Lakeland al St. Petersburg

Senators Liked Rickey Arm in Wide Baseball Notes

Sports column relays quirky baseball facts from a Reichler book. Mentions Branch Rickey, Babe Adams, Deacon Phillipe, Herb Score, George Crowe, Stan Musial, Joe Adcock, Al Lopez Field, and CBS Game of the Week pairing Giants and Indians.

Diamond Love Joe Reichler Del Sinilar Herb Score Cleveland Charles Babe! Adams Pittsburgh Charles (Deacon) Phillipe Louisville George Crowe Cincinnati Florida Stan Musial Joe Adcock Milwaukee Tampa al Lopez Tom Stradivant Johnny Bucks Birdie Tebbels Fred Haney Warren Giles CBS Giants Indians Trouston Dizzy Dean Bobby Blatimer

Young Boxer Rated Easy In New Orleans Bout

In New Orleans Tory Rowan, 14th straight victim of heavy weight hopeful Crowe Peele, headed for the Army today. Peele stopped Row an last night when the referee ruled after cuts left Row an unable to answer the bell in the ninth. Peele, LSU alum from Baton Rouge, had the advantage by the fifth, then finished with punishment as Row an nursed swollen eyes and claimed he would be back.

New Orleans Tory Rowan Hope Crowe Peele Army Philadelphia Rowan Hee Hector Knowles

Baseball spring trades and roster moves recap

Players moved include George Anderson and Bill George to Los Angeles. Bennie Daniels Fred Waters and George Witt shipped from Pittsburgh to Hollywood. Cubs end spring at Mesa and plan to retain some young pitchers. Orioles at Scottsdale skip Gary Walker and Ron Moeller on return trip.

George Anderson Bill George Los Angeles Pittsburgh Bennie Daniels Fred Waters George Witt Hollywood Chicago Cubs Mesa Ariz John Holland Baltimore Orioles Scottsdale Gary Walker Ron Moeller San Antonio

Light-Heavy Title Bout Set Friday in Detroit

Tony Anthony prepares for a Friday night light-heavyweight clash with Chuck Spieser to decide Archie Moore's June title challenger. Anthony, at 173 pounds, has trained hard with Ernie Braca declaring him in peak form while Spieser, favored slightly, relies on aggressive offense. The NY fighter stands taller, while Anthony’s boxing skill could tilt the outcome as the bout approaches weigh-ins.

Detroit Tony Anthony Chuck Spiesey Archie Moore Spieser Anthony Ernie Braca Braca Greenwood Lake N. J Svieser

Injunction Sought In Dupas Hearing

In Civil District Court today promoter Heard Ragas sought an injunction to stop the Louisiana State Athletic Commission from further inquiries into Ralph Dupas's radial background and from withdrawing its approval of the Dupas Martinez bout set for April in New Orleans. The bout is between Dupas of New Orleans lightweight and Vince Martinez, welterweight from Paterson, N J.

New Orleans Civil District Court Louisiana State Athletic Commission Ralph Dupas Ragas Dupas Vince Martinez Paterson Nat

Algerian Wins Bantam Crown

Alphonse Halim the late Algerian boxer won a 25 round decision over Mario D Agata to claim the world bantamweight title though a postfight controversy arose after a fire halted play and D Agata’s manager appealed the decision. Halimi will next face Raul Macias of Mexico, the U S recognized belt holder, with the World Boxing sanction stating the winner must meet Macias before July 1.

Alphonse Halim Haliin Mario D'Agata Italy Libero Cecchi D’agata Teleree Halimi Raul “Raton” Macias Mexico U.S

Cowpoke Golfers Wallop Oklahoma

The Oklahoma A&M golf team remained undefeated with a 16-2 win over Oklahoma. Bobby Goetz led the Aggies as medalist for the third straight match with a one under par score while the Aggie tennis team tied Oklahoma Baptist University 3-3.

Stillwater Oklahoma A&m University of Oklahoma Aggie Oklahoma Baptist University Bobby Goetz Aggies

Hockey at a Glance Mondays results and schedules

Hockey brief lists Monday results and upcoming playoff schedules across major leagues. Semifinals include Detroit at Boston and New York at Montreal in the Stanley Cup format. Cleveland leads Hershey 2-0 in the American League. Charlotte is noted for a leading scorer.

F. Bralon York Kansas Washington Ann Ballmore Detroit Pittsburgh New York Chicago Chile Giance Mokday Cesday Pinyatts Boston Montreal Cleveland Hershey Xenes

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