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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1957

Page

27

Webb After Kayo In Video Feature Title Bout Talked

Spider Webb of Chicago, No. 3 middleweight contender, aims for a knockout in a 10 round ABC telecast at Chicago Stadium. He is a 2-1 favorite over Randy Sandy and could get a shot at the Fuller Robinson winner. Carmine Basilio looms as June option. Webb, 22 pro starts, NCAA 156 lb champ, Olympic team member, recently beat Calhoun, Rivers, McAteer and Greaves.

Webb Kayo Chicago Spider Webb Randy Sandy Chicago Stadium Gene Fullmer Sugar Ray Robinson Sandy Carmien Basilio Idaho State College United States Red Elbey Rory Calhoun Neal Rivers Pat McAteer Wilf Greaves

Kell uses noggin to foil double play in Orioles game

Baltimore's George Kell let a ground ball hit him to break up a potential double play with runners on first and second and one out. The play failed as Bob Boyd grounded out to end the threat, and umpires noted the rule that the ball is dead once touched by a runner. Kell said the Orioles had practiced the tactic in spring.

Baltimore George Kell Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Kell Willie Miranda Billy Gardner Billy Klaus Balti Taore Bob Boyd Orioles Joe Paparella Paparello

Morgan Is Happy As Kaycee Starter

Kansas City Athletics win 2 1 over Detroit Tigers in damp season opener. Morgan started first time in an opening game since his Yankees days, beating Detroit ace Frank Lary. He mixed pitches, allowed four hits, and finished strong after a rough eighth inning.

Morgan Kaycee Patrick Kansas City Kansas City Athletics Tom Morga Athletics Detroit Tigers Frank Lary Detroit Yankees Washington Tigers Ray Boone Bob Wilson Harvey Kuenn Billy Maxwell Rair

Women’s Pin Leaders Hold Top Spots in Dayton ICBC

In Dayton Ohio the women’s International Bowling Congress tournament saw Cal Tawny Mavers of Dayton 2 372 move to first in Division No 2. Geneva Ohio Recreation fell to second with 2 322 while Piqua’s independent team rose to fifth with 2 262 as Crawford Harris dropped from top five.

Dayton Ohio Eveals Cal Tawny Mavers Geneva Recreation Piqua Crawford Harris Ashtabula

Poke Thinclads Romp By Associated Press Nine Meet Records

Oklahoma A and M thrashed Colorado 70 2 3 to 60 1 3 as nine meet records fell. Oklahoma Baptist lost to Austin College 11 8 in Shawnee baseball. Larry Friend led Northwestern State past Central State and Southwestern in Edmond track meet. Frieml won the 100 yard dash 226 and low hurdles.

Associated Press Oklahoma Aggies Colorado Oklahoma Baptist University Austin College Sherman Tex Shawnee Larry Friend Northwestern State Central State Southwestern Edmond Frieml

Pro Am Set Here Thursday With Spring Weather Promises

The Dallas Open faced a two day delay due to cold wet weather with a 36 hole finale moved to Monday. Pros Wiffi Smith and Wif Spaith headline the field alongside Patty Berg Marlene Bauer Hagge and Betty Dodd as the LPGA event resumes Saturday for final 18 holes on Sunday. Smith, new to the tour, sits high in money standings at 3990.42 and has drawn attention for nerves under pressure.

Golfdam Wiffi Smith Dallas Miss Smith Patty Berg Marlene Bauer Hagge Betty Dodd

Barons Aim to Force Calder Cup Showdown Win at Home

Cleveland hosts Rochester in game five of the Calder Cup finals with the Barons trailing 3-1. Pete Geegan is out injured and Camille Bedard, just acquired from Three Rivers, will replace him on home ice.

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Musial Seeks Seventh Batting Title With 4 For 4

The Associated Press reports Stan Musial of the Cardinals went 4-for-4 in a 134 victory over the Reds as he pursues a seventh batting crown. Tom Morgan of the Athletics held Detroit to two runs on four hits in seven innings in his first start since July 4, 1955. The Central State track meet in Edmond Oklahoma was postponed from Saturday due to freezing weather and will be held today for classes A and B.

Associated Press Stan Musial Cardinals Cincinnati Tom Morgan Athletics Yankee Detroit Edmond Okla

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