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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1954

Page

13

Form Chart Wednesday's Results and Thursday Schedule

Wednesday results show Lawton 7 over 6, Ada 7 in games against Pauls Valley and others, with Gainesville 8, Ardmore 3, Shawnee 9. Thursday schedule lists Lawton at Seminole Ada at Pauls Valley Shawnee at Gainesville Ardmore at McAlester. National League standings include Cincinnati 95-? Milwaukee 9-3, Chicago 5, New York 7. rain delays and postponed games noted. Western League results include Colorado Springs 2 Pueblo 1 in 11 innings and Omaha 4 Lincoln 3.

Lawton Inhawnee Gainesville Ada Pauls Valley McAlester Ardmore Seminole Pauls Cincinnati Milwaukee St. Louis Philphie Ee Brook Chicago New York Lions of Shiledelphie Colorado Springs Pueblo Omaha Lincoln Sioux City Wichita Des Moines Denver WG Pet Shawnee McAlester Ardmore

Gonzales Opens Bid For World Net Title

In Cleveland at the World Professional tennis championships Dick Pancho Gonzales defends his title against Al Doyle as play continued in the fifth annual event at the Cleveland Arena. Pancho Segura of Ecuador faced Jack Rodgers in another round while earlier victors included Frank Sedgman and Earn.

Cleveland Ohio Dick Pancho Gonzales al Doyle Cleveland Arena Pancho Segura Ecuador Jack Rodgers Frank Sedgman Australia Done Macs Burke Earn Cooke

Land and Shofmer Lead Broncs to Tennis Win over Chiefs

Gene Land and S L Shofmer paced Central State to a 5 1 tennis victory over Oklahoma City University. Land defeated Arnold Short 3 64 Shofmer beat Tom Fox 60 62 in Edmond Oklahoma yesterday.

Edmond Okla Gene Land S. L. Shofmer Central State Oklahoma City University Land Arnold Short Shofmmer Tom Fox

Slade Holds Heavyweight Rating After Upset Win

New York April 29 UP Spoiler day as Slade defeats Tommy Jackson last Monday reshaping Ring magazine’s monthly heavyweight rankings. Jackson falls from No 3 to No 5 while Slade enters the top ten amid a list of challengers headed by Cubad and Cockell with other notable names across divisions.

New York Tommy Hurricane) Jackson Ring Magazine Jackson Ring” Magazine

Pro Grid Coverage on TV Broadened

Pro football telecasts expand as the NFL and the Dumont Network plan a larger schedule. Every NFL team will be shown this fall in more than a dozen games from September 25 to December 11 across 100 cities.

New York National Football League Dumont Television Network Dumont

Wall In Field Of 184 Golfers At San Francisco Open

San Francisco opens with 184 players including Art Wall Jr as top seed for the $10,000 San Francisco Open Invitational. The field blends pros and amateurs with rivals such as Cary Middlecoff Ted Kroll Doug Ford Gene Littler Dutch Har Bob Toski Al Besselink Fred Wampler and Walt Burkemo.

San Francisco Art Wall Jr

Joe Engel the Lookouts’ prankster baseball legend

Oscar Fraley profiles Joe Engel veteran Lookouts president on his silver anniversary. Known for wild stunts from turkey trades to a $17 000 giveaway house, Engel also scouted for major leaguers like Judge Harris Bluege and Cronin. His eccentricities drew protests but the man remains a sharp baseball mind.

New York Joe Engel Chattanooga Lookouts Joe Bie Lee Set Joe Judge Bucky Harris Ossie Bluege Fred Marberry Joe Cronin Goose Goslin Bump Hadley Alvin Crowder Joe Kuhel Washington Senators Yankees Joeca Ington Gale H Redderneath Morris FBI Engel Bloch

Bronk Dodgers Injury Alert Shocks St. Louis

Local brief reports a Bronk Dodgers incident injuring an arm in St. Louis on April 28. Details are scarce as the scene and exact players remain unclear.

ST. Louis The Bronk Dodgers

Patton and Chapman Reach Quarterfinals in North ey's Tourney

Billy Joe Patton and Dick Patton advanced to the final round of North ey's in Morganton N C after surging from eight survivors. Patton beat Jennings Randolph of Washington by the same score while Chapman, longtime amateur champion, played on his home course against Alex Welsh of Rockford.

Billy Joe Patton Northey’s Patton Morganton N.C Jennings Randolph Washington Chapman U.S Alex Welsh Rockford

Gomez Drives In Run After Mathews Walk Or Hit

Gomez forced a decisive at bat scoring on a Mathews walk or hit during a tense late inning. The play tightened the game as fans watched closely for the next at bat and potential rally.

Dancing Dupas Beats Brady In Lightweight Showdown

In New Orleans Dancing Dupas, rated No 5 in the lightweight division, defeated Brady by unanimous decision. Referee Petene scored six rounds to Dupas with Brady four. judges Kercheval and Wolfe had Dupas six to Brady two with two even, AP card six to three for Dupas.

New Orleans Ientor Teace Sovesesty Petene Dupas Brady Francis Kercheval Eddie Kid) Wolfe Associated Press

International tennis day set with seven contests

London reports Europe challenges Australia in tennis with seven International contests scheduled for play on April 29. The event marks a cross continental program as players vie for momentum ahead of upcoming matches.

London Europe Australia

Duncan Ace Tops Prep Links Field

Rogers led the field with 32 and 324s as Duncan Ace topped the prep links event. In the school girl division Lin da Melton of Classen shot 46 for nine holes and held an eight stroke lead while aiming for a third straight girls title.

Rogers Hy Duncan Linda Melton Classen

Game Protest Ends Long Contest Without Box Score

A three hour forty five minute game ended in the ninth inning under protest after a batsman was ruled out of turn at the plate. No box score was kept and officials were unclear on the play.

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