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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1963
Page
10
In a 13-7 Varsity-Alumni clash, Oklahoma’s three sophomores Hammond Ringer and Pannell shared quarterback duties without a standout. Parnell showed talent but remained hampered by past injuries while Ringer emerged as the strongest runner.
Evaluation of Oklahoma Sooners quarterbacks after a gusty scrimmage shows Hammond as the strongest passer with two notable plays. A 12 yard strike to Wes Skidgel and a key deflection for a two point conversion highlight his impact. The derby remains unsettled as Bud may use messenger quarterbacks early next season.
Indiahoma beat Bray 4 1 at Bray while Southside edged Row 3 2 at Altus. Donnie Parker pitched two hits for Indiahoma and Southside relied on Van Fixico two hit effort. Linares doubled for Southside driving in the winning run in the fourth. Regional pairings not yet announced.
Braves bounce back from a Mets skid with a 10-2 victory over Don Drysdale and the Dodgers as Eddie Matthews hits a three run homer and Hank Aaron plus Denis Menke add solo shots. In NL action Cincinnati climbs past San Francisco with a 4-2 win, Phillies beat Mets 8-4, Cardinals down Colts 5-2, Pirates blank Cubs 2-0. In AL, Tom Cheney wins 4-1 over Angels and Wayne Causey fuels KC’s 6-5 win over Detroit. Rain cancels Indians White Sox.
In high school baseball action Elk City defeated Burns Fiat 7 to 3 while Pawhuska fell 6 to 2 to Chandler. Dover won 8 to 2 at Calumet, Holdenville bloomed 13 to 2 over Lexington, and others posted varied results including Ardmore-area showdowns and district matchups.
University of Tulsa golf team defeated Southern Illinois University 3 to 2 in both teams' Monday match, earning a win for the Tulsa squad.
The Associated Press reports that NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle's gambling crackdown drew overwhelming approval from major sports columnists. While some, like Gene Ward and Ray Haywood, criticized the severity, most praised Rozelle for protecting NFL integrity as star players Hornung and Karras faced suspensions and fines.
Cincinnati trailed San Francisco 27-9 in the late game with Cardenas and Coleman key players. Pinson and Cardinal had two doubles, Keough homered as Henry Sanford pitched 2 3 innings, with Davenport for SF and Toole noted as gunman. A 2:59 time and 13,431 attendance noted.
DETROIT AP Wrestler Richard Afflis known as Dick the Bruiser held for aggravated assault inquiry after a Lindell Bar melee involving Alex Karras and five bar patrons. Afflis, Karras, associate James Butsicaris, and others fought. police expect Karras to wrestle this weekend. Afflis treated for facial injuries.
The Houston Colts announce a noon start for their second game against St. Louis to beat the heat allow businessmen a baseball lunch and enable housewives to pick up children from school.
Ingemar Johansson, former world heavyweight champion and European champion, says he may retire as he admits the spark is gone. He describes a recent London bout as lousy and notes a possible exit after his farewell in the ring. Johansson plans to move to Switzerland with his wife Birgit and newborn son Jens Patrik, awaiting a new home near Geneva.
Fred Nix, 21, dominated the Oklahoma City scrambles, taking first in the 250 class and second in the 300. He has held the state high-point trophy in motorcycle racing for the past two years.
Lawton’s Wolverines, Boomer Conference runners up, head to the state Class AA meet at Oklahoma City’s Lincoln Park. Captain Duncan claimed the Boomer crown. Lawton relies on Elkins, Dickey, Neely, and Weddle as they chase a medal-based team victory over a 54 hole test coached by Charlie Weeks.
New York Yankee center fielder Mickey Mantle, 1962 AL MVP, is cleared to rejoin the lineup after a nine day layoff caused by a torn stomach muscle. Mantle will play part time, joining Roger Maris for the first time this season in a game against Boston.
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