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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1953

Page

8

Lawton And Ada End Set Tonight In Single Contest

Lawton and Ada meet in the third game of their series tonight at Memorial Park open house style. The 8 p.m. start follows a split doubleheader with Ada winning 19–7 and 9–1 as Haddon homered for Lawton and Rhodes earned his 20th win while Gannon and Campo sparked the Ada offense.

Memorial Park Lawton Ada Haddon Nunzio Izzo Richard Jacks Redlegs G. L. Rhodes Wayne Gaucher Paul Conway Rhodes Marvin Haddon Clayton Richardson Allison Herefords Bill Campo Jack Gannon Gannon Campo Bill Schimchak Gale Thomas Richardson Ed Allison

Campo Closes In On League Record In Sooner State Notes

Bill Campo has a 21 game hitting streak started July 15 against Ardmore as Oklahoma notes tally. Russ Snyder leads with a .453 clip while Gene Fedak nears a mark and Jack Gannon draws scrutiny for mound visits. Gordon Lawton and Muskogee stories touch minor league woes and potential football assignments.

Campo Bill Campo Ardmore Sooner Chickasha Ray Taylor McAlester Russ Snyder Gene Fedak Gainesville Ada James Harper Jerry Austin Ingram Lawton Fort Sill Fred Smith Jack Gannon Snyder Rockets Bob Shipman Jim Peterson Don Huffman Bob Blaylock

264th and Cagle's Clash for City Softball Crown Title

Fort Sill's 264th faces Cagle's tonight at 7 15 for the right to meet Dalton in the city tournament final at Mattie Bear Park. The 264th swept 187th 17 8 and 10 6 in Monday doubleheader as Jack Stanfill starred. Charles Carl had three hits in each game, with a homer in the opener.

Fort Sill Cagle Dalton Mattie Bear Park Sill Thunderbirds Lawton Jack Stanfill Joe Garden Stanfill Stanfills Clarence Tuten Vasconcellos Bill Craig

Meyer Big Man In Dodger Drive

Dodgers extend NL pennant lead as Meyer hurls shutout over Braves in Milwaukee 1 0 in 8 innings. Trade chatter from winter resurfaces as Philadelphia balked at Brooklyn deal while Pierce and Nuxhall deliver further wins. Cardinals rally to upset Phillies as Yankees T lead grows with Whitey Ford's 12th win.

Steve O’neill Russ Meyer Philadelphia Brooklyn Braves Phillies Phils Robin Roberts Meyer Milwaukee Dodgers Lou Perini Boston Earl Torgeson Jim Pendleton Rocky Bridges Bridges Cincinnati Joe Adcock Pierce Washington Billy Pierce Chicago White Sox Johnny Schmitz Senators Joe Nuxhall Redlegs Pittsburgh

Standings and results from multiple minor leagues

Sooner State League leads Ardmore over Pauls Valley in 10 inning thriller while Shawnee tops Sherman 5 2 Gainesville defeats McAlester 5 4 Ada and Lawton split 7 7 game Ada 7 Lawton 1 Then Texas League Dallas top Tulsa 5 and Fort Worth 8 Tulsa 5 National and international leagues show scores Chicago 1 Washington 9 St Louis 3 New York 11 St Louis 3 plus multiple results across Southern Association Pacific Coast and other circuits with several one run games and a packed nightly schedule

Phils St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Yankees Brownies Pierce Dick Smith Nuxhall Andy Seminick Cardinals Jim Konstanty Wilmer Mizell Connie Ryan Yankees St. Louis Whitey Ford Ardmore Pauls Valley Shawnee Sherman Gainesville McAlester Ada Lawton Sherman Pauls Valley New York Wash’ton Chicago Phila’phia Cleveland Detroit Boston Washington

Two Platoon Rule Debate Persists In Odd Football Exchange

The passage shows officials arguing over roster depth in two platoon football. Jim Tatum recalls rule 77 requiring 77 players per club, while another voice questions the math of three deep on offense and defense. The exchange highlights tensions around substitutions and rule changes.

Mos Jim Tatum Tatum

Crowder To Join Canadian Eleven

Eddie Crowder former Oklahoma quarterback flies to Canada to join six other Sooners with the Edmonton Eskimos. Crowder, a 1952 UP All America pick, resigns as Norman high school assistant coach to join the pro squad after Claude Arnold’s injury prompts a rush call.

Norman Okla Eddie Crowder University of Oklahoma Canada Oklahoma Edmonton Eskimos Crowder United Press Normans School Claude Arnold Edmonton Darrel Royal

Wynes Picked On Grid Club

Tulsa and El Reno provided three standout players for the Oklahoma Oil Bowl squad Tuesday in Bob Timberlake Jack Witucki and all state Charlie Wynes. A picked Sooner all star team will meet Texas best in the 16th Oil Bowl benefit game at Midwestern Stadium August 21 under the lights. The tilt raises funds for handicapped children at the Oklahoma Crippled Children’s Hospital and Wichita Falls charities. Tickets are on sale at Maskat Temple Wichita Falls and at R&S Sporting Goods Lawton.

Wichita Falls Tex Tulsa el Reno Bob Timberlake Jack Witucki Oil City Charlie Wynes Sooner Texas Midwestern Oklahoma Crippled Children’s Hospital Oklahoma City

Fain Sued for Fifty Thousand Dollar Damages

A $50,000 damage suit was filed against Chicago White Sox first baseman Ferris Fain in federal court by James Judge, 28. The plaintiff alleges a restaurant fist fight and says a punch by Fain will cause him to lose six teeth, outlining the injuries and legal action.

Washington Chicago White Sox Ferris Fain Federal District James Judge Fain

Midget Pee Wee Tourney Opens At Mattie Bear Park

The single elimination baseball tournament begins Wednesday night at Mattie Bear park with teams from two leagues, sponsored by the Lawton-Fort Sill Recreation Council. Washington Mid defeated Whittier 11-1 in the National league playoffs as Larry Ray hurled a two-hitter to set up a title series against Will Rogers for the city crown. A three-session schedule is under consideration.

Mattie Bear Park Rae Lawton-Fort Sill Recreation Council Washington Whittier Lawton-Fort Sill Larry Ray Will Rogers Jim Sanders Roosevelt and Wilson

Dallas Texas Largest U.S. City Not On Navigable Water

Dallas Texas is the biggest city in the United States that does not lie on a navigable waterway. The fact highlights the city’s inland location amid a growing urban footprint and transportation role in the region.

Dallas Texas United States

Gobi Desert Expands Into Northern China

The Gobi Desert, among the driest regions globally, is becoming increasingly arid and steadily advancing into northern China, threatening ecosystems and land use.

Gobi Desert China

Williams Named Assistant Coach

Bob Pee Wee Williams a former Lawton high school student was named assistant football coach under Glenn Dosser to replace Leroy Montgomery who left for Cameron college. Williams a 1942 LHS graduate will coach the B squad assist Dosser and Gene Dees with the varsity. he holds a master's from Oklahoma A&M and has coached at Eastern A&M Borger Tex. Fall practice opens late August as Lawton high school again holds its annual training camp at Fort Sill.

Bob Pee Wee Williams Lawton High School Glenn Dosser Leroy Montgomery Cameron College LHS Dosser Gene Dees Oklahoma A&m Eastern A&m Borger Tex Lawton Fort Sill

Boxing results list from Brooklyn and Boston cards

Monday night action featured Brooklyn's Bud Smith stopping Carl Coates in Baltimore while Boston's Tony Demarco defeated Terry Young in New York. Smith registered a 139 percent display against Coates, Demarco claimed a 14014 percentage mark in his win, with locations cited as Cincinnati and Boston and opponents referenced as Coates and Young.

Brooklyn Wallace Bud) Smith Cincinnati Carl Coates Baltimore Boston Tony Demarco Terry Young New York

Dean Twirls Again Wrests Exhibition

Capetown authorities refused visas to tennis stars Jack Kramer and Pancho Segura to enter South Africa citing government policy to keep foreign exchange from leaving the country. The decision was announced by a tennis official.

Capetown South Africa Jack Kramer Pancho Segura

Mangrum Favored In World Pro Meet After All American Win

Lloyd Mangrum, top money winner and All American champion, heads to Tam O Shanter for the World pro meet with $25,000 top prize likely. He won the All American with 275, three strokes ahead of Sammy Snead and Ted Kroll, moving ahead of Ben Hogan as season money leader.

Chicago Pro Golf Lloyd Mangrum Tam O’shanter Mangrum Tam Sammy Snead Ted Kroll Ben Hogan George S. May Manserum Tom Julius Boros Cary Middlecoff Boros Middlecoff Hogan May Kroll Snead Walter Brukemo Professional Golfers’ Association Britain Wentworth England Berg Jim Turnesa Burkemo Dutch Harrison Porky Oliver Dave Douglas Patty Berg

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