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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1957

Page

13

Slatten Narrowly Misses Kenny in Bowler of the Week Race

Bowling writer Bill Ewald notes Kenny and Pearl Sutherland leading weekly honors as Sutherland posts one of the year’s top women’s series in the Major League. Slatten narrowly misses the men’s race, while other league results include runner-ups Addie Beauchamp and Melon Hensley and multiple scorelines across junior and league play.

Bill Ewald Kenny Pearl Sutherdisho J. W Slatten Sutherland Civic Addie Beauchamp

Quail drawing planned by Game and Fish in Oklahoma

The state Game and Fish Department will hold an April 14 drawing at the El Reno game farm to set the order for sportsmen's clubs to receive hatchery quail. Director Dave Ware said more than 150 clubs seek the birds. Apache girls basketball warrettes win second place trophies in two conferences.

Oklahoma City State Game and Fish Department el Reno Dave Ware Apache High School

Wolves and Lions Remain Unbeaten In City Football And Baseball

The Douglass Lions stay undefeated with a fourth straight win as they prep for Comanche Tuesday. Lawton Junior High also opens 1-0 after an 8-6 win over Altus, while Douglass pitcher Leo Jones nearly no-hits Elgin. Wolves hitters Jimmy Bohl and Johnny Parrish spark in a win.

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Phillies Sign Kennedy As Shortstop Prospect

CLEARWATER Florida April 6 rookie John Kennedy who held the shortstop job for the Phillies until yesterday’s trade for Chico Fernandez was signed to a major league contract. Kennedy a Kansas City Monarchs purchase from the minor league pact has impressed in spring training with his hitting and fielding while Fernandez acquired from Brooklyn for five players and about 75000 will challenge for the regular shortstop post.

Clearwater Fla John Kennedy Philadelphia Phillies Chico Fernandez Kennedy Phillies Kansas City Monarchs Mayo Smith Fernandez Brooklyn

King Hairan Wins Siwilt Stakes at Jamaica Race Track

King Hairan, bred by W W Leach in Ocala Florida, edged Missile by a length in the 6 furlong Siwilt Stakes at Jamaica. The Florida bred colt, trained to a 1 11 1 by Eddie Arcaro, earned $15,750 to push season total to $209,525. Missile paid $2.60 to place second as Clem and Gallant Man followed.

Kew York King Hairan Florida Needles Jamaica Race Track Missile Louisville Swift Eddie Arcaro Leo Edwards Florida Racing Commission Harry B. Massey Pittsburgh Jamaica King Lady Hairan Jet Missile Jamlaca John A. Morris Pete Anderson cain-Byars Jedgar Son of Erin Clem W. W. Leach Dickey Stable Ocala Fla Leach

AAU Boxing Meet Opens in Boston Garden Monday

The three day National AAU boxing championships begin Monday at Boston Garden with at least two defending champions and 20 teams expected. The event will move to the arena Tuesday and return to the Garden for semifinals and finals Wednesday. Defending 112-pound champ Albert Pell of New York City and heavyweight Jim McCartey of Seattle are listed to defend their crowns.

Boston Boston Garden Arena the Garden Albert Pell New York City Jim McCartey Seattle

NCAA Bans Spanish Style Javelin Throw

Kansas City April 6 The NCAA bans the Spanish style javelin throw in track meets to align with a new international ruling. Brutus Hamilton, UC track coach and Rules Committee chair, announced the rule change stating the throw begins with preparation and ends when the javelin leaves the air, prohibiting a complete turn toward the throwing area.

Kansas City National Collegiate Athletic Assa NCAA Brutus Hamilton University of California Track and Field Rules Committee

Needles Romps In Florida Race at Gulfstream Park

Needles, ridden by Dave Erb, powered from last to win the Fort Lauderdale Handicap at Gulfstream Park in Miami. The Florida born horse carried 126 pounds and finished the mile and a sixteenth in 1:43 earning $16,500 for owners Jack Dudley and Bonnie Heath. Tussie Patch was second, Grand Canyon third, Chitchat fourth.

Miami Fla Gulfstream Park Fort Lauderdale Payson of Ponder Tussle Patch Grand Canyon Chitchat Needles Dave Erb Tussie Patch Jack Dudley Bonnie Heath

Lions sign Girard Detroit contract

Detroit April 6 halfback Jag Girard signed his tenth National Football League contract after limited action with the Lions last season.

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