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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1957

Page

9

Ace LHS Athlete Ailing Brings Byron Beavers Home

Byron Beaver Lawton High junior quarterback returns from Oklahoma City hospital after treatment for facial and throat muscle condition. Once a versatile star, he lost 17 pounds since football. If treatment fails he may seek Mayo Clinic care in Rochester in June. Harvey Pate, former Aggie star now Houston coach, visits Lawton to recruit and discuss summer camp and Jimmy Wilson. Lawton High remains strong in Boomer conference, leading in football and basketball with baseball and track contenders. tennis likely dominant while golf lags behind Duncan and El Reno.

Byron Beaver Lawton High Oklahorma City LIS Berar Ictlers LHS Lawton Junior Legion Mayo Clinic Rochester Mint Harvey Pate Oklahoma Cameron College Pate Houston University Ozark Mountains Seneca Missouri Jimmy Wilson Ths Wolverines Joop el ‘Teno Duncan i Boomer

Bold Ruler Aims For Derby as Sunny Jim Returns

Renowned trainer Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons at age 82 eyes a Derby bid with Bold Ruler. The colt, sired by Nasrallah, stars in Calumet Farm's lineup alongside Derby history with Arcaro aboard. Bold Ruler has set track records, excels in speed, and faces Calumet rivals in the May 4 Derby at Churchill Downs.

John Chandler New York Omaha Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons Churchill Downs Calumet Farm Eddie Arcara Calumet Eddie Arcaro Sunny Jim Bold Ruler Nasrallah Nashua Mr. Millions Swaps Mr. Fitz Belair Stud Belmont Gen. Duke Bahamas Calumet Ace Gulfstream Needies Lat John Fitzsimmons Whealley Stable Renry Carnegie Phipps Palm Beach Fla Jamaica Wheatley Stables Gallant Wox Gallant Fox

Young Trainer Earning Eighth Letter At Central Junior High

Howard Parsons, 14, son of Dr. and Mrs. O. L. Parsons, earns his eighth letter as an ace trainer at Central junior high after polio recovery. He is signed by LHS Coach Bob Bodenhamer for next year. Texas schedule includes Texas A and M in Royal era. South Carolina coached by Warren Giese, Arkansas by Jack Mitchell, Oklahoma by Bud Wilkinson. Wara pro diamond rivals McEarland and Harvey Coombs with Dodgers. Big State league players travel to Wichita Falls for summer games.

ECORD Howard Parsons O. L. Parsons Central Junior High Howard LHS Bob Bodenhamér Texas Darrell Royal Arkansas South Carolina Warren Giese Jim Tatum Jack Mitchell Royal Norman Sooners Bud Wilkinson Donnie McFarland Harvey Coombs Lawton High McEarland Abilene Tex Coombs Vie+ Voria Brooklyn Dodgers

Baseball Form Chart Sparks Regional Schedule

A jumble of team names and game notes shows yesterday results and today’s schedule across leagues. Entries include Washington at New York 2 p.m., St Louis at Cleveland, and Chicago at Detroit with rain delays and postponed games noted.

Asuunican Baltimore Acu New York Cleveland Ciicaga Dewoit Ann Kansas City Washington Bester Bellmore Grewer Wibay Wight Nage Ford Deimis Ragnas Lary Morgan Chictzo dLieveland Po Pleres Geore Deltas Katras City Onis Texas Teague Dial Pet Betind Datars LO Okshama Lon Antes Mustary Tulsa Fustin Todax'y Schedaly Fort Philadelphia P.m Newrambe Tve Roberts Milwaukee Chicago Spahn Tush Louie Cineinall Wehinder Sir Loui Cineianali

Last Night's Fights Summary from scattered results

A scrambled boxing results blurb lists fighters and partial scores with mixed city and state markers. Names include Eddie Demars Herbie Hodeizuer Tony Mesciarek Carl a Chhecangey Bob Satterfield and Ben Wise, with venues cited in New Orleans Miami and Springfield among unnamed events and uncertain rounds.

Nae Orleans Canan van Grand Rapids Mich Herbie Hodeizuer New Orleans Miami Soulie Lane Kauclindot Tony Mesciarek Pompune Beach Fin Carlas D. Chhecangey Fang Bob Satterfield Epped Ben Wise Oak

Opening Day Sparks Across 1937 Major League Season

The Yankees and Dodgers renew rivalry as 16 teams begin play amid weather permitting schedules. Orioles beat Senators 7-6 in 11 innings, with Gus Triandos key behind a club first-place claim. Triandos, Powis, and Williams provide late offense as Baltimore edges ahead.

Joe Reichler Associated Press New York Yankees Brooklyn Dodgers Kegue Gaseball Srasor Baltimore Washington Dodgers Phillies Philadelphia Orioles Senators Baltimas Carl Powis

Yankees Open With Kubek Benched In Early Spring

Yankees opening day notes show 20 year old Micky Kubek shifted from left field to bench as Elston Howard starts in left. Manager Casey Stengel plans to ease Kubek in, forecasting future roles and possible run and pinch hitting duties as the season begins.

NEW York Tory Kubek Kubek Pheenony New York Yankees Yanks Washington Senators Casey Stengel Kubeh Elston Howard Stengel Howard Frank Sullivan Boston Joe Collings

Ford, Sam Rip RaI Courses Ford Sam Enead Debate

The Masters champion Doug Ford agrees with semi retired Sam Snead that touring pros overplaying bad courses can hurt golf. Snead and Ford discuss course quality and strategy as Ford pursues the U S Open and a busy schedule, noting winter course play versus lush northern layouts. Ford leads money list and heads to Las Vegas Louisville and Fort Worth with strong early season results.

Hugh Fullerton JR New York VI Gover Doug Ford Sam Enead Ford Gelf Snead Augusta Sam Ben Hogan Greensboro N. C Julius Boros Doug Las Vegas Louisville and Fort Worth

What May Happen In Major Leagues

Oscar Fraley chronicles humorous spring training forecasts featuring Casey Stengel Mickey Mantle Ted Williams and a cavalcade of clichés. The piece riffs on expected early-season antics from pitchers hitters rookies veterans and managers, highlighting bravado missteps and the enduring chase of Babe Ruth’s record pace.

Oscar Fraley United Press New York Umps Casey Stengel Mickey Mantle Ball Park Ted Williams

Kansas Relays Lures Champs Rematch in Shotput Duel

Lawrence hosts a possible rematch of the Melbourne Olympic finish as Parry O'Brien of Los Angeles and Bil Nieder of Lawrence square off in a 1:30 p.m. exhibition at the Kansas Relays. Nieder seeks a collegiate standard, while O'Brien holds the world record. Nieder has beaten O'Brien in practice, and their 1956 meet featured a noted duel with 60-213 for O'Brien in a noncounting heave.

Lawrence Kansas Parry O'Brien Los Angeles Bil Niedec University of Kansas Melbourne Simarly Net-ter O'Brien Southern California Nieder Oklahoma A&m O'Brien Tefow Parry

Benson Hits 595 For High Series In Bowling League

Anchorman Benson of American Realty’s Commercial Bowling League topped Sooner Lanes scoring with a 595 series including 207 and 236 games after an opening 152. Beauchamp posted 513 as Lautersteins edged the team despite losses. Bill Hix and Julius Vince led Biledge DN in a 3 point win over Je…

Anchorman Benson American Realty Commercial Bowling League Sooner Lanes Lautersteins Beauchamp Bob Welch Bill Boydston L. S. Wheatly B.F Goodrich Montgomery Bill Hix Jim Alexander Julius Vince Biledge DN Ray Carter Garage Lupi Chamfilin Ray Besson Troy Pitts Lupi Coleman von Werder Frank Hoyle Frank Hoyle 503 As Johnsons Mik Wor Three From Peoples Jee Ca. and al Garfunkle Joe Ford Insurance Servicemens Club

Hoover Advances In Masters Meet

Hoover, defending champion from Akron, Ohio, edged Adolph Carlson of Chicago by four pins to remain unbeaten in the 1957 American Bowling Congress Masters Tournament in Fort Worth. Carlson, a bowling hall of fame member, posted 828 while Hoover rebounded from a 155 start with 212 256 and 205 for an 832. Hoover will face Jack Aydrich in the winners bracket. the loser bracket winner meets the winners bracket champion for the Masters title.

Fort Worth Texas Dick Hoover Akron Ohio Chicago Adolph Carlson Hoover Carlson Hall of Fame Jack Aydrich Minneapolis

Lions Throttle Elgin 8 to 2 in Monday game

Douglass Lions built a six run first inning against Elgin pitcher Glen Briggs and rolled to an 8 to 2 victory. Sears Hill pitched a four hitter for his first lossless start, improving the Lions to 4-1. Ernest Reed and Eddie West led the offense with multi hit games and three driven in. Next up is the Oklahoma University Invitational Journey on Thursday.

Elgin Douglass Lions Glen Briggs H. €. King Lions Sears Hill Ernest Reed Eddie West Reed West Douglass Oklahoma University

Celtics Edge All-Stars In Narrow 103 102 Win

Acting like fired up undergraduates two top professional outlets opened a cross country series here last night as the Boston Celtics edged the Major League All-Stars 103 102 before 5000 fans.

CELTS

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