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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1953

Page

12

Brooklyn Dodgers Clip Cardinals 11-4 in Slugfest

Roy Campanella and Billy Cox powered a 17 hit Brooklyn attack as the Dodgers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 11-4 in St Louis. Preacher Roe pitched a complete game for his seventh win, as Brooklyn stretched its league lead over Milwaukee while dropping St Louis to fifth. Campanella blasted his 27th homer, with Jablonski also homering for the Cards.

ST. Louis Roy Campanella Billy Cox Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Brooks Milwaukee New York Giants Preacher Roe Ray Jablonski Joe Presko Junior Gilliam Pee Wee Reese Duke Snider Campanella Gillam Reese Hodges Iblski Apliski Furilo Bilko Cox Sisler Roe Schild Presko Eliot Miller Lowry Andrea Schmidt Chambers Rice R — Gilliam Shuba Castiglione Musial Jablonski Slaughter E—Bilko RBI Snider Furillo Thompson Repulski Hr—Campanella Gilliam Sh—Roe U—Gore Jacka Ballanfant Barlick

Pirates pound Cubs as Thomas drives five in 10 3 win

Frank Thomas fueled Pittsburgh with five RBIs including a second inning single and a sixth inning three run homer to power a 10 3 victory over Chicago before 9040 at Wrigley. Lindell earned the win while Pollet took the loss as Pittsburgh evened the series.

Chicago Frank Thomas Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Thomas Pittsburgh Danny O’connell Hal Rice O Bholtz Rf Ae Cwell Browne Rice O Fondy Kiner Aoe Ee Coless Jcksn Ae Ae Pelgrin Miksis Ward McLigh Koback Swiki Sadick O Pollet Waugh Lindell Willis Simpsn Church Pellagrini Ree R —Abrams O'Connell Cole Baumholtz McCullough E—Jeffcoat Fondy RBI O’connell Jeffcoat Sandlock Sh—Cole J. O’brien Jackson Bb—Waugh Pollet Simpson So—Pollet Ho—Waugh Tin W—Lindell L — Pollet A— Stewart Pinelli Engeln

Late Rally Secures Raiders 6 4 Win Over Reds

Pauls Valley overcame a 4 4 tie with a four hit, two run ninth inning rally to beat Lawton 6 4 in the first of a two game series. Haddon took the loss after relieving Conway in the ninth as Lawton scored thrice in the fourth and Raiders added runs in the seventh and eighth. The series concludes tonight at Memorial Park with an 8 30 p m start.

Pauls Valley Tip Lawton Memorial Park Raiders Marvin Haddon Pauls Vailey Haddon Paul Conway Conway Redlegs Lawton Joe Moran Lloyd Pearson Bill Schimchak Clayton Richardson Pauls

Spahn Shuts Out Phillies for 14th Win of Season

Warren Spahn pitched a one hit shutout for the Milwaukee Braves, earning his 14th win as the Braves beat the Phillies 5 to 0. Spahn walked none and carried a near perfect game until Richie Ashburn’s fourth inning single, boosting Milwaukee two games ahead of Philadelphia in the standings.

Milwaukee Warren Spahn Philadelphia Phillies Milwaukee Braves Spahn Ken Raffensberger Dutch Leonard Richie Ashburn Phillies Braves

Chisox Triumph 4-0 Over Senators In Nat Win

Connie Johnson gains first major league victory blanking Washington 4-0. Johnson strikes out 10, two batters in the fourth hold the lead, Minnie Minoso and Bob Elliott spark Chicago with doubles as Chicago trims the Yankees’ lead to four and a half.

Washington Connie Johnson Charleston Washington Senators Chicago White Sox Yankee Chicago White Sox Frank Shea al Lima Gerry Lane Sox Minnie Minoso Bob Elliott

Tulsa World to sponsor Oklahoma Golden Gloves in 1954

The Tulsa World's board confirmed it will sponsor the state Golden Gloves after other cities balked. Cameron coach Jess Thompson announced Lawton will host the district tournament with Lions Club backing. The move preserves the state event and prompts a Cameron boxing team return with notable fighters lined up.

Tulsa World Oil Capitol Constitution Press Jess Thompson Cameron Thompson Oklahoma City Lawton Lions Club Oklahoma Golden Gloves Aggie Dale Kite Farron Hottle Bobby Mansell Joe Bob Craig

Redlegs Edge Giants In 13 Inning Hitfest

Cincinnati catcher Andy Seminick drove in the deciding run in the 13th as the Redlegs beat the New York Giants 10 to 9 in a three hour 45 minute slugfest. 33 total hits and four errors marked the marathon with three Giants homers and one by Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Andy Seminick Cincinnati Redlegs New York Giants Giants Redlegs Monte Irvin Bobby Thomson Henry Thompson New York Bobby Adams Clarence Bud) Podbielan Innisg Marv Grissom Giant Thmsn Semack Spner McMin Caldine Rfnegr Noble Podbin Wihgin Brkski Corwin Kelly Wilhelm a-Ho R—Lockman Dark Thompson Irvin Thomson Spencer Bridges Adams Bell Kluszewski McMillan Borkowski E—Lockman Calderone RBI Mueller Hofman Greengrass Seminick Lockman Hr— Thompson Koslo Raffensberger Podhbielan Hatton Bb—Worthington Grissom Podbielan Collum So—Worthington Ho—Worthington Koslow W—Collum L—Grissom U— Donatelli Conlan Warneke Gorman

Lawton Trackmen Take State Crown

Lawton trackmen won their second straight Oklahoma AAU Junior Olympic title scoring 99 16 points to top the field. R A Burt led with firsts in the 75 yard dash softball throw and first place relay. Burt threw 270 feet in softball, beating the national mark for 12 13 year olds. The team won ten first places across four divisions earning an automatic berth to the regional in Houston in August.

Duncan Lawton Oklahoma Houston

No Ties For Him Morgantown Coach Art Lewis

West Virginia University football coach Art Lewis has avoided tie games in eight seasons, with his Mountaineers never finishing in a draw.

Morgantown W. Va Art Lewis West Virginia University Mountaineer

Atlantic City Race Track Opens 50 Day Meeting Aug. 11

The Atlantic City race track will begin a 50 day meeting on August 11. The new season runs through late September with daily racing and special events. Track officials expect strong fields and larger crowds across the seaside venue.

Atlantic Rade Atlantic City

Del Sing Drives In Walkoff as Tigers Top Red Sox 4 3

Detroit wins 4 3 to extend Boston skid to six games after Del Sing, who reached five times, hits infield grounder in 10th scoring Boone. Kuenn doubled and stole third setup the decisive run, with Boston penalized by an error in the ninth.

Boston Jim Delsing Detroit Red Sox Billy Goodman Harvey Kuenn Delsing Ray Boone Boone

Connolly Sparks American Win in Wightman Cup Lead

The United States led Britain 3-0 at Rye after Maureen Connolly dominated Angela Mortimer 6 1 6 1 and Doris Hart edged Helen Fletcher 6 4 7 5. Connolly and Louise Brough then beat Mortimer and Anne Shilcock 6 2 6 3 in doubles.

Rye N. Y Maureen Connolly Westchester Country Club Connolly San Diego Calif Angela Mortimer Torquay Eng Maureen Doris Hart Coral Gables Fla Helen Fletcher Derbyshire Miss Connolly Louise Brough Beverly Hills Britain Miss Mortimer Anne Shilcock Sussex

Sooner State League Sees Shawnee Triumph and Standings Atop

In the Sooner State League Pauls Valley beat Lawton 6 to 4, Shawnee posted a 5 to 0 win over McAlester, and Ada shut Gainesville 7 to 0. Ardmore leads, with Sherman, Shawnee, and P Valley close behind as Ada and Lawton fall in the mid pack.

Sooner Ardmore Sherman Shawnee P. Valley Ada Lawton McAlester G’ville Gainesville Pauls Valley Dallas Okla. City Shreveport Houston Ft. Worth Beaumont Tulsa S. Antonio Fort Worth

Feller Hurls Tribe Over Athletics 5 2

Cleveland’s Bob Feller pitched a complete game allowing eight hits and four strikeouts as the Indians beat the Philadelphia Athletics 5 to 2 for their second straight win. Al Rosen hit his 27th homer, Dave Philley extended his hitting streak to 18 games, and Loren Babe and Gus Zernial homered for Phila.

Philadelphia Bob Feller al Rosen Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Athletics A’s Feller Loren Babe Gus Zernial Dave Philley Cleveland Phila Abhoa Smith Dmtri Eg Ae Glynn Philey Doby Babe Rosen Wstlake O Zrnial Ginsbrg Stkind Friend HO Bishop Coleman Martin Murray W—Feller Rommel Flaherty L—Bishop U— Berry Hurley

Sill Netters Aim For 4th Army Title

Ft Sill sends a six man tennis team to the Fourth Army net tournament Monday at Ft. Bliss aiming for Sill’s third straight victory and permanent possession of the traveling trophy. The squad led by Capt Bill Stack includes Pvt Don Walraven Sgt Bill Higgins Lt Bob Mountel Maj John Oppenhimer and Lt Bob Reiter.

Ft. Sill Army Ft. Bliss Sill Bill Stack Stack Don Walraven Bill Higgins Bob Mountel John Oppenhimer Bob Reiter

Bernardo Scores TKO Over Brewer in Philadelphia

Johnny Bernardo of Philadelphia scored his fifth straight win since retirement with a technical knockout of Joe Brewer in the sixth round. The bout, televised on ABC, extended from eight to ten rounds after the Bassett Abram match was canceled due to Bassett's illness.

Philadelphia Johnny Bernardo Joe Brewer ABC Met Percy Bassett Bolden Abrams Bassett

Rex Baxter Wins Junior Golf Crown

Rex Baxter Jr. of Amarillo captured the U S Golf Association National Junior Championship at Southern Hills in Tulsa by defeating George Warren of Hampton South Carolina 2 and 1 in the finals. Baxter led early then trailed at the turn before finishing strong with birdies on 16 and 17 amid heat and a 20 mile wind.

Tulsa Rex Baxter Jr Amarillo U.S. Golf Association George Warren Hampton S.C Southern Hills Course Baxter Warren Carolinas

Britishers Break 4 Mile Relay Mark

London August 1 British track squad anchored by Roger Bannister set a new world record time of 16 minutes 41 seconds for the four mile relay on a rain soaked track at White City stadium The British A team Chris Chataway Bill Nankeville Don Seaman and Bannister defeated a British B team and a French quartet surpassing the old mark of 16 42 8 set by Gefle I F Club of Sweden at Stockholm on August 5 1949

London Roger Bannister White City Chris Chataway Bill Nankeville Don Seaman Bannister Britain Gefle I.F. Club Sweden Stockholm

Oil Capitol Wins Arlington Handicap at Arlington Park

Oil Capitol a six year old grey from Hasty House Farm won the 84500 Arlington Handicap by a half length over Sub Fleet on a heavy track at Arlington Park on closing day. Don McCreary rode Oil Capitol with Eddie Arcaro aboard Sub Fleet. Scratches included Hill Gail. Payouts were 5.40 to 2.40 to 2.20 for Oil Capitol and 3.20 to 2.60 for Sub Fleet and 3.80 for Brush Burn.

Chicago Oil Capitol Hasty House Farm Grey Sub Fleet Don McCreary Eddie Arcaro Arlington Park Calumet Farm Hill Gail Ruhe Brush Burn

Michigan State Holds Pitt to 11 Yards In 1950

East Lansing Michigan State’s defense shut down Pittsburgh in 1950 by limiting rushing and passing to a combined 11 yards the Panthers failed to move the ball in a dominant modern defensive performance recorded in school history.

East Lansing Mich Michigan State Pitt Panthers

VFW Nine To Meet Lawton Eagles At Memorial Park

Lawton VFW post sandlot team faces the Lawton Eagles Sunday at Memorial Park at 2 PM in a warm up for the AAU baseball tournament in Duncan starting Monday. The VFW club drew a bye and will play the Lindsay Grandfield winner in Duncan.

Lawton Vfw Lawton Eagles Memorial Park Duncan VFW

Conway Looks Good In Eagles Practice

Al Conway, former Army standout and leading small college rusher in 1952 with William Jewell College, impressed in early Philadelphia Eagles practice sessions in Hershey Pennsylvania.

Hershey al Conway Army William Jewell College Philadelphia Eagles

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