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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1957

Page

10

Wolverines Romp In Twinbill Over Chicks 23-6 22-?

Lawton Wolverines explode for 37 base hits led by Jimmy Fox and Sid Ahischlager to rout Chickasha Chicks in a Boomer Conference twinbill 23-6 in game one and 22-6 in game two. Ahischlager belts two homers, Fox posts six hits and four walks in ten appearances, while Oscar Pickering Ray Tilman and Eddie Newcombe add key hits as pitcher Jim Wilson and Frank Vince go the distance. The victory lifts Lawton to 4-3 on the season with a Tuesday home game against Douglass.

Tom Wright Press Chickasha Lawton Wolverines Chicrasha Chicks Jimmy Fox Sid Abmehlager Alischinger Lawrence Reed RBI Oscar Pickering Ray Tilman Cateher Eddie Newcombe Lawton Pickering Tillman Pick Gwinnhill Newcombe Jim Rinehart Jim Wilsom Frank Vince Jax Wolverines Fox Wison LHS Rex McCaughtry Craig White Mickey Leonard Bill Strain Cecil Bunnell Vince Larry Ray Reed Ahischlager Douglass W Pickering Y Lucke Ren Ray Musgrove Kotven Akischinger Svineford Shuers Steatn Rap Maasty Pickerine L_May B Heed Hechinger Ena Mee Pumbe Pefurd Hum Bonisar Rambe Schwerards BR — Neenhachinger Sb— Strin Aulchlacer Timan Locke Write Lew Lettaewnie i Vince Bunnell Viner Myanet Swineford White Ramsey McCaughiry Buandy Fister Dohnson Tanton Chuckasha Ted Aniseinger Te White Dimesny Fos Newcombe Wilstum Leonard Masses Teed Titlman Hr—Ahischlager Pickering Reed White X. Wilson Massey Ansrblager Winelord Rteain pedl—Lawton Uson Fe MceCoughtry Reward Strain Wilanna McCaughtry Faw McCau

LHS Netters Triumph At Durant Meet

L H S Netters sweep Durant meet with girls winning singles and doubles titles. Lawton boys see Billy Higgins runner up in singles. Weather delays push finals to Lawton. Lawton girls reach finals with all members, and various match results listed across singles and doubles.

Durant Laston High School Wolverine Billy Higgins Lawton Hayn James Rammming Del Sup Landers Mealester David i Brent R Clovette Capitol Till Bills Ihgzins Peveen Sam Reyer Wovoka Ramming Jet Yourmy ‘Orran Capital Wl Parmenter Thomas Eppler Ardjis McAlester Higgins - Parmenter

Hockey At A Glance National League and A L standings

Fragmented sports snippet shows hockey and baseball score notes with team names and brief game outcomes. Montreal leads in the National League context, Philadelphia and Charlotte figures appear in American and fasten leagues with tied or lead positions. Contains partial scores and standings references.

Plasatt Buster Montreal Eres Hershey Cleveland Myatt Charlotte Philadelphia Charlotue

Morrow Leads Texas Relays With Multiple Records

Abilene Christian College sprinter Morrow starred at the Texas Relays in Austin setting and tying several world marks. He anchored ACC’s 440 yard relay to 40.2 and helped Texas to top marks, while Eddie Southern excelled in hurdles and relays. Wind distortions affected validity of some marks as eight records fell in the university division amid 16,500 spectators.

Austin Tex Bobby Morrow Texas Morrow Abilene Christian College ACC Eddie Southern Jay Vunneman Wally Wilson Southern al Oerter Kansas Kenneth Yob Colorado

Milwaukee Braves Meet Dodgers In Oklahoma City Exibition

Milwaukee faces the Brooklyn Dodgers in an exhibition at Texas League Park in Oklahoma City on April 6 starting at 1 20 p m Local interest centers on Milwaukee stars such as Hartshorne’s Warren Spahn Eddie Mathews Joe Adcock Hank Aaron and Gene Conley while Dodger veterans Pee Wee Reese Gil Hodges Duke Snider Carl Furillo Roy Campanella and Randy Jackson provide steady support Spahn and Conley may pitch for home fans under manager Fred Maney’s plan

Oklahoma City Brooklyn Dodgers Milwaukee Braves Texas League Park Milwaukee Dogers Braves Hartshorne Warren Spahn Eddie Mathews Joe Adcock Hank Aaron Muskogee

Texans Win Duncan Meet Set Marks Fall in Record Carnival

Abilene Eagles won team honors at the 16th Southern Invitational Track and Field carnival in Duncan. Dorsey Reirdon of Durant ran 20.8 in the 220 yards to set state and meet marks, aided by wind. J D Martin and Ivan King added meet records in pole vault and broad jump. Ada, Chickasha and Durant followed in team standings amid wind gusts and standout performances across 14 events.

Lew Johnson Constitution Duncan Abilene Texas Eagles Dorsey Reirdon Durant Reirdon Chickasha Orville Mathews Stillwater Eddie Ray Roberts Erick Pole Valuter J. D. Martin Ivan King Martin Brarhan Arthur Dooley Marlin King Lawton Tommy Raley Quannah Cox Uatl King Raley Tommy Chicks Ada Layton Lawton High Fort Sill Indian School Douglass Jerry Langston LHS Langston Lavan Roy Yingling Chester Waiters FEIS Wiet Altus Danny Metcalfe Metcalfe FSIS Ken Faris Floyd Irby iMonte Kitchens Dick Walden Ralph Tate Durant Duncan Loo Steepy Reirdon Durant Ace Lee Duncan Trace Page Dixon Erik Tommy Kaley

Duncan 120 High Hurdles Meet Results Highlight Fast Times

Ada stars Leon Thompson and Varied teams powered through events at Duncan, with Thompson claiming top spots in 120 hurdles and mile events. Notable performances came from Ada, Stillwater, and Abilene as records and strong times emerged across 440 and 140 hurdles, low hurdles, and distance races, marking a dynamic meet with state-record chatter.

Lawton Braves Eye Giants in Pitchers for Season

Lawton Braves manager ANACER TRAVIS JACKSON eyes top rookies for the campaign. He targets 215-pound 64inch Charlie Townsend, 19, who played with McCook in Class D. Townsend has been with Lawton at Waycross, Ga. The club expands box seating and sells season and 60-ticket plans as it opens May 1 against Ardmore Cardinals. Don Ganus shows power in camp but is not yet on roster.

Anacer Travis Jackson Lawton Braves Jackson Braves McCook Neo Charlie Townsend Lawton Milwaukee Braves Waycross Milwaukee Lawton Baseball Organization Earl Drug Public Drug Bert Alford Alford Ardmore Cardinals Larry O'Mara Flammond O'Mara Don Ganus

Snead’s Masters lead narrows as challengers surge in final round

Sam Snead clung to a one stroke edge after a 74 in the third round at Augusta National. Palmer and Harvie Ward tied for second at 215, joined by Stan Leonard, with Ward carding a 71 and Leonard a 68. Demaret and Ford share 217, Cotton and Thomson sit at 218 as a large pack remains in contention for tomorrow’s finale. A 13,000-strong crowd packed the windy course to watch the race unfold.

Augusta Apj Sam Snead Arnold Palmer U.S Harvie Ward Billy Joe Patton Ken Venturi Ed Furgol Snead Palmer Ward Stan Leonard Sammy Fargo Demaret Shuaps Jimmy Demaret Doug Ford Jackie Burke England Henry Cotton Australia Peter Thomson Augusta National Snead - Ford, Demaret - Thomson and Burke-Ward Ward Lands Ford Burke Cotton Thomson Sam Latrobe Wimington N. C San S

LPGA Stars to Play Pro Am at Lawton Open

Ladies Professional Golf Association pros will headline a pro-am on Thursday before the Lawton Open, April 19-21, at the municipal course. Betty Dodd led last year’s field at Mting course, with Jackie Pung returning and Jon Snyder joining the touring group.

Municipal Jack Greer Betty Dodd San Antonio Tex Jackie Pung Honolulu Jon Snyder Idattas

Major Leagues Take Stock After Six Weeks Of Spring Training

In St Petersburg Florida the 16 major league clubs assess strengths and weaknesses ten days from Opening Day. Boston highlights Williams Piersall Jensen and rookie Sullivan, with infield and lefthander questions. Chicago touts Aparicio Fox Duby and strong pitching but bases and power questions remain. Cleveland boasts Score Lemon Wyne and Maris while third-base punch wanes. Baltimore leans on Nieman Triandos with thin pitching and outfield unsettled. Detroit fields Lary Hoeft Fortack with Kaline Kuenn Maxwell but fielding questions linger. New York defends title with Kubek and Richardson and Sturdivant. Mantle injury risk noted. Kansas City adds Skizas Cerv and Morgan while Simpson injury, speed and second-base doubt loom. Washington shows Lemmon and Yost health gains with pitching promise.

Boston Ted Williams Jim Piersall Jackie Jensen Williams Hayweed Sullivan Tom Brewer Frank Sullivan Chicago Sherman Lol Luis Aparicio Nellie Fox Larry Duby Bill Pierce Dick Donovan Jim Wilson Jack Harshman Cleveland Herb Score Bob Lemon Early Wyne al Smith Vic Wertz Kerby Farrell Eddie Stanky Roger Maris al Posen Baltimore Bob Nieman Gus Triandos al Pilarcik Brooks Robinson Detroit Frank Lary Billy Hoeft Paul Fortack al Kaline Harvey Kuenn Charlie Maxwell New York Tony Kubek Bobby Richardson Tom Sturdivant Mickey Mantle Kansas City Lou Skizas Bob Cerv Hal Smith Tom Morgan Rip Coleman Maurice McDermott Harry Simpson Washington Jim Lemon Eddie Yost Pete Lee

Tulsa Kegler Milton Mathusen Tops Two ABC Events

Milton Mathusen of Tulsa Oklahoma rose to prominence in the American Bowling Congress tour in Fort Worth as a 722 singles series helped him place high in two events. His 612 doubles and 593 team boosted his nine game all events to 1927, ranking him fourth. He opened singles with 245 232 and 245 and rolled 23 strikes overall.

Fort Worth Cox Milton Mothusen Tulsa Ohia Bnt Mathusen ABC

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