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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1957

Page

9

Celtics Hawks Battle To Even Series In Playoffs

St Louis notes Alex Hannura cites rebounding as key as Celtics beat Hawks 123 to 118 to even the series at 2 2. Boston holds edge with seventh game in Boston. Pettit tops Hawks with 53 points while Russell fuels Celtics with 31 points and 20 rebounds setting up Heinsohn’s clincher.

ST. Louis U St. Louis Hawks Alex Hannura Boston Celtics Hawks Celtics Boston St. Louis BI Russell Bob Pettit Russell Pettit Iff Hagan Tom Heinsohn Bob Cousy Bill Sharman Hagan Hannum Pettit Tetes Sharman Cousy Heinsohn Easy Ed Macauley

Weekend Sports In Brief Highlights Across Events

Over the weekend the Mas ters championship went to a player with a 284 total. Babe Zaharias Open yielded a second straight title for Marlene Bauer Hogge as Del Ray Beard claimed victory. Bobby Morrow tied a world record in the 100 yard dash and anchored a 40 yard relay. Isabel Daniels of Tennessee State set an indoor yardage mark in the AAU meet. George Breen defended titles in free and medley events at the National AAU Indoor Championships. Needles equaled the mile and a half record at Fort Lauderdale. King Hairan led a $28,000 race at Jamaica. Round Table won the Bay Mead of Derby. Interscholastic golf eligibility rules were revised. Oklahoma high schools may compete if clubs sign in writing that no cash prizes are given.

Yeo Gulf Augusta Daliy Ford Minhopar Leaumont Tex Marlene Bauer Hogge del Ray Beard Fla Austin Bobby Morrow Athlene Christians Texas Cleveland Isabel Daniels Tennessee State Daytona Heach Fls George Breen Sulaia Noy Laurel Ted Laur.l Jaxcouy Lincoln Downs Oklahoma City Oklahoma High School Athletic Association

Yankees Favorable Outlook From Page Yet Unclear

The Yankees look stronger this year with Ray Moore Connie Khnsor Don Ferrarese Hector Brown Bill Wight and rookies Charlie Beamon Billy Ghington plus Ted Abernathy bolstering the mound staff. The Senators threaten with Eddie Yost Pete Runnels Roy Sievers and Jim Lemon but center field and shortstop issues may keep them second division. Kansas City fans are cited as Athletics' strongest asset while the roster includes former Yankees and power hitters Harry Simpson Vic Power and Nec Lopez though speed defense and pitching remain concerns.

Ray Moore Connie Khnsor Don Ferrarese Hector Brown Bill Wight Charlie Beamon Billy Ghington Ted Abernathy Kansas City Mannel Lou Boudreau Yankees Harry Simpson Vic Power Nec Lopez

Chicago Team Holds Pin Lead in ABC Tournament

Chicago’s first place squad extended its lead on day 30 of the American Bowling Congress tournament in Fort Worth. Peter Hand Reserve Beer led a 3126 set on March 18, while Silver City Recreation of West Allis posted a 2914 with 972, 924 and 1018 games. John Stefanovich’s 618 series topped bowling for the team, and John Worth of St. Louis rolled a 279, the event’s third best single game. Bob Nickel of Toledo delivered the tour’s high singles with 288.

Fort Worth Tex Chicago American Bowling Congress Peter Hand Silver City Recreation West Allis Wis Wisconsin John Stefanovich John Worth St. Louis Worth Bob Nickel Toledo Ohio

Sooner Gridders Gear For Alums

Oklahoma spring football heads into its final practice week with Bud Wilkinson close to finalizing quarterback roles. David Baker and Lannie Holland vie for the job after Baker’s three touchdowns in last Saturday’s intra-squad, Whites 47 Reds 43. Alumni stars Tommy McDonald and Jerry Tubbs anchor Nol McNabb’s lineup.

Norman Okla University of Oklahoma Bud Wilkinson David Baker Lannie Holland Wilkinson Baker Reds Holland Clendan Thomas Tommy McDonald Jerry Tubbs Nol T ™Mam McNabb

NHL Playoffs Feature Final Showing For Fastern League

In the final playoff summary from the Associated Press, Philadelphia defeated Charlotte 3 to 1 to clinch the decisive game. Charlotte failed to convert on key chances as Philadelphia momentum carried the late surge.

Preaq Thiladelphia Charlotte iCharlote Teada

AAU Boxing Set Opens 69th Boston Tourney At Garden

About 125 amateur boxers, including defending titlists in lightest and heaviest divisions, begin the 69th annual AAU championships at the Boston Garden. Reigning champs Pell and McCarter return. Air Force squads won eight titles last year. Pell faces San Jose State’s Chung. McCarter faces Williams, O Keefe, and Dixon in a deep heavyweight field.

Boston II Boston Garden al Pel New York City Jim McCarter Seattle Air Force Pull New York Cass McCarter Rugged Pell Tien Chung San Jose

Corner Lot Listing in Down Town Lawton District

Property listing describes a neat corner site at the intersection of Tth and D Avenue in Down Town Lawton. The building footprint measures 50 by 40 feet in a prime business corner, with CHET FRANKLIN as contact and an EL 33211-EL a2dig designation.

Lawton Chet Franklin

Texas Eyes Track Crown at Dallas Meet

Texas plans a strong bid for the national title with the Dallas Invitational on April 18, facing USC, SMU, Abilene Christian, and Texas A&M. Eddie Southern shines as Texas sweeps relays at the Texas Relays, earning five wins and 109 4-7 points, while Abilene Christian upsets Texas’ 440-yard relay world mark with a 40.2.

Austin Tex Texas Dallas Longhorns Hstory Southern California Southern Methodist Abilene Christan Texas A&m Eddie Southern Texas Relays Kansas Southern Abilene Christian Bobby Morrow

New Jersey Bowlers Snare National Men's Doubles Title

In Houston, a New Jersey pair won top money in the national men's doubles bowling tournament with a 48-game total of 9,965. Lou Campi of Dumont and Lindi Faragalli of Patterson earned 1,500 dollars. runners-up Buzz Fazio and Harry Smith of Detroit totaled 9,859 and 3,000 dollars.

Houston Tex New Jersey Lou Campi Dumont N. J Lindi Faragalli Patterson Buzz Fazio Harry Smith Detroit Mich

Idaho Glovers Win In Breeze

The Idaho State College boxing team capped its best season with a team title and seven individual NCAA championships. ISC set new records with 59 points, while Wisconsin had five champions and 47 points. Coach Dubby Holt will return five champions next season. several graduates left, others will come back.

Pocatello Idaho Idaho State College Bengals Wisconsin Dubby Holt Dave Abéyta Ron Ball Bill Haynes Dale Leatham Hal Espy Roger Rouse Cyril Okamoto ISC Bobby MecCullom John Jaeger Eduardo Labastida California Poly Rick Ball Washington State Jim Flood Sacramento Calif. State

Canadiens Lead In Hockey Match

Montreal Canadiens overpower the Boston Bruins 5 to 1 in the opening game of the Stanley Cup final. Maurice Richard, at 36 the oldest NHL player, scored four goals and mocked Boston’s defense as Montreal took a 1-0 series lead and prepared for game two at home.

Montreal Boston Bruins Maurice Richard Montreal Canadiens Richard Bruin

Pokes Arkansas To Clash Today In Oklahoma

STILLWATER Oklahoma A M opens its home baseball season with two games against Arkansas after Arkansas swept a two game series in Tulsa. Coach Toby Greene's Aggies begin Missouri Valley Conference play at Tulsa University. Two weekend games with Missouri were canceled due to wet grounds after travel to Columbia.

Stillwater Okla Oklahoma A&m Arkansas Razorbacks Tulsa Toby Greene Aggies Tulsa University Missouri Columbia

Mays trade talk and sports notes from across dates

Unconfirmed report says St. Louis Cardinal general manager Frank Lane offered seven players for New York Giants center fielder Willie Mays, though none named. Also covers Sugar Ray Robinson preparing for a rematch, Gen Duke leading Derby futures, Pancho Gonzales beating Ken Rosewall, NBC to televise part of the Tournament of Champions, and Hank Nowak scoring in College All-Stars win over the Harlem Globetrotters.

New York Frank Lane St. Louis Cardinals Willie Mays New York Giants Cardinal Troy Pancho Gonzales Ken Rosewall Rosewall Las Vegas Nev National Broadcasting Co ST. Louis Hank Nowak Canisius College All-Stars Harlem Globetrotters Collegians Globetrotters Nowak Willie Gardner

Allen-Bradley quits loop Milwaukee NIBL season

The Allen-Bradley team withdrew from the National Industrial Basketball League claiming it could no longer compete on even terms. Across ten seasons in the league it finished last six times, prompting the exit.

Milwaukee Allen-Bradley Industrial Basketball League NIBL

There Is No Official Sardine Group Of Fish

A concise note states that no recognized group name exists for sardines in official classifications, clarifying common mislabeling and avoiding confusion in fisheries terminology.

Schroeders Win Top Pin Money in Mixed Doubles Sweep

Schroeder couple tops weekly sweepstakes at Sooner Lanes with a 1237 mixed handicap doubles total. Claire posts 2625 overall with a 233 middle game. Merzl adds a solid three games for 612. Marge Reece and Ed Cagle take second with 1210, Cagle 225 middle and 657 total. High night score goes to Clyde Hines 638. Virginia Mason 21 and Mary Terry 1608 trails.

Claire Merzl Schroeder Sooner Merzl Marge Reece Ed Cagle Cagle Clyde Hines Virginia Mason Mary Terry

American Boxer Wins Hollywood Bout in Tight Decision

Iranized report notes American boxer wins at Hollywood Legion Stadium in a 10 round match. Ernesto Figueroa from Mexico survived a double knockdown in the fifth round to secure a unanimous decision over Rudy Garcia of Los Angeles.

Hollywood Mexico Ernesto Figueroa Rudy Garcia Los Angeles Hollywood Legion Stadium

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