Golf Promoter Jack Greer As Rain-Maker In Lawton Open
The Lawton Open golf tournament faced repeated delays due to rain, despite promoter Jack Greer betting on weather plans. Marlene Hagge led wire-to-wire with a 216 total and $318 prize, amid rival Wilf Smith rumors and Betty Dodd’s costly misfortunes. Jackie Pung marked a comeback with a fifth-place finish, praising her improving short game.
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Oddities mark Easter baseball Sunday in 1957
Sunday, April 21, 1957, featured notable events across major leagues. Don Newcombe homered to three straight batters, Don Hoak flubbed a grounder into an accidental out, Jim Wilson pitched 62 3 innings of no-hit ball until the ninth, and Bobby Del Greco's hit helped the Cubs win while Sam Jones joined St Louis. The day ended with the Yankees and Dodgers losing for the first time and power outages delaying Washington’s second game. Baltimore won the opener 11-9 in a lengthy, wild affair.
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Houston Buffs struggle as early season slumps continue
The Houston Buffs, defending Texas League champions, win only two of their first several games and endure 23 scoreless innings. In a doubleheader loss to Austin, they are held to three runs, with pitchers Lemish and Clark tossing six-hitters. San Antonio climbs toward second place while Tulsa and Fort Worth split a doubleheader.
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Cyclones Lead Big Seven Baseball Standings
Iowa State paces the Big Seven after a weekend with no team sweeping a three game set. Iowa State went 2-1, beating Missouri 19-9 then splitting a doubleheader. Missouri won the nightcap 7-3. Other results: Kansas State split with Kansas 2-1 and 3-1, Colorado beat Nebraska 7-6 then Nebraska won 7-5. Oklahoma visits Oklahoma A&M Tuesday.
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Baseball memories and key milestones from a bygone day
A retrospective of historic baseball highlights including Joe DiMaggio’s 200th homer and two triples, Eadie Miller’s scoring play, and a Brooklyn Dodgers sweep of the Boston Braves. It recalls weathered classic clashes, wind blown plays in Boston, the Yanks vs Red Sox, Mets era notations, and pivotal late innings from the era’s stars.
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Hagge Wins Lawton Ladies Open Top Money in City Golf
Marlene Hagge outplayed rivals at Municipal course Sunday with a final round 74 to win the Lawton Ladies Open and top the $3,000 purse. Betsy Rawls second after a 72 70 74 run. Ruthie Jessen and Willi Smith tie for third at 220. Dodd falters after pro am spark.
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Gopher Balls Worry Robin Roberts After Doubleheader Loss
New York Giants catcher Hank Sauer hit a homer off Robin Roberts in the second inning, the fourth gopher ball allowed by Roberts in during the season. Manager Mayo Smith labeled Roberts careless, but Roberts defended his pitching as flawed pitches rather than carelessness. Roberts took the loss in the nightcap as the Phillies won 1-5 while dropping the opener 2-1.
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Southern Seven Track Meet Cancelled by Officials
Duncan staff report the Southern Seven track meet, rained out twice, has been called off entirely. Conference officials said the meet scheduled for Saturday and yesterday will likely not be held, as the regional meet is set for Saturday here.
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Podres Answers Doubts With First Postwar Win
Johnny Podres, returned from naval service and past injuries, fired a 2-0 shutout over the Pittsburgh Pirates in his first start since the 1955 World Series triumph over the Yankees. The 24 year old Dodgers left no doubts about his form, shrugging off a back that aches and a history of injuries as he delivered a triumphant return.
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