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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1955

Page

20

Two Long Winning Streaks Lift Lawton Braves To Lead

Lawton Braves surge with 11 game and 10 game win streaks to seize the lead in the Sooner State league pennant race. Pitching by Hendrickson Dudag Kilmer and Piche anchors the run, while hitters Williams Freeman Aycock Dennis Staniec Hoffies Pearce and Kaline factor in. Dick Von der Haar praised for managing the Lawton Fort Sill Junior Legion club. Kaline predicts Kuenn will win the AL batting title.

Braves Travis Jackson Firehorses Lawton Jackson Phil Williams Lee Freeman Ken Aycock Chuck Hoffies Pete Peterson Ponca City Ardmore Dale Hendrickson Bob Dudag Kilmer Ron Piche Dick Vonder Haar Lawton-Fort Sill Junior Legion Wendy Cameron Aggies Aggies Stuis Dick Vonder Haars al Kaline Detroit Harvey Kuenn Kuenn Kaline von der Haar Asaro Ee Weller Caradonna Hindh Davolhio Worthington RBI Peterson Aycock Williams Staniec Craig Hinch Miller Crater Pearce Des Meules Sb—Anderson Dennis G. Miller Stanico Dennis Stanicc McClish McAlester Bb— Kirmer Kostenuk So—Kirmer Davolio R&h Kirmer

Prep All-Star Cage Grid Tits on Top

Oklahoma City on August 6 reports preparations for the North South games and coaching clinic by the Oklahoma High School Coaches Association. Registration at the Skirvin hotel, four days of workouts, and clinic lectures feature Cliff Speegle Bobby Dobbs Rusty Russell Paul Bryant Clarence Iba and Bear Bryant. South and North squads name captains and lineups while scrimmages and drills proceed, with tickets for the Thursday grid clash on sale in Lawton and Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Highschool Coaches Association Skirvin Hotel South Lyle Berryhill Shelby Wyatt North Crew W. H. Wilson Tex Bartlett North Outfit Oklahoma Ronnie Jones Lawton Darrell Wooley Capitol Hill Cameron College Travis Slaton Valiant Arlin Clark Colbert Rebels Tulsa Rogers Jack Portious Speegle A&m Tulsa Bobby Dobbs SMU Rusty Russell Paul “Bear” Bryant Texas A&m Clarence Iba R&s Sporting Goods Winn Ticket Agency W. Main

Orioles Top Four Top Teams with Slams in 8-1 Win

Dave Philley hit a grand slam and Gus Triandos added a two-run shot as the Baltimore Orioles routed theChicago White Sox 8-1. Irv Palica allowed three hits before sun and heat nudged him from the mound, with Harry Dorish finishing out the eighth. Kennedy provided Chicago’s lone run as Harshman took the loss.

Baltimore Dave Philley Gus Triandos Baltimore Orioles Chicago White Sox Bob Kennedy Chicago Irv Palica White Sox Harry Dorish Dorish Orioles Jack Harshman Mike Fornieles Sandy Consuegra Minoso Oqmarsh Coan O Abrams Adams Philley Rivera O Duck Dropo O Leppert Jackson ObHalezi Nieman Ken'dy Otri'dos Car’sq’l.ss Ocausey Fornieles Rigs Abra Dyck Triandos Palica RBI Kennedy Brideweser Bb—Harshman Harshman Ho—Harshman Consuegra Rer—Harshman W—Palica L—Harshman U—Honochick Umont Rommel Paparella

Detroit Edges Yankees 7-5 On rally in seventh inning

Detroit blocked the New York Yankees from regaining the lead by scoring four runs in the seventh to win 7-5. Yogi Berra hit a three run pinch homer in the eighth for New York as Chicago Cleveland and Boston fell. The Tigers move two games behind the pace with Hoeft and Wiesler holding a tense duel.

Tigers Billy Hoeft Detroit Harvey Kuenn Yankees New York Yankee Elston Howard Bob Cerv Hoeft Bill Grieve Bill Tuttle New York Yankees Chicago Cleveland Boston Yankee Stadium Yanks Yogi Berra White Sox Indians Red Sox Bob Wiesler Yank Tiger Casey Stengel Muskogee Okla Bill de Jesus Muskogee Giants Sooner State Ardmore John Willingham Gene Johnson Giants

Athletics rally to defeat Red Sox 6 5 in ninth

Jim Finigan delivered an infield single capping Kansas City’s three run ninth inning as the Athletics stunned Boston 6 to 5 after trailing 5 3. Lopez Slaughter Power Valo Simp son Finigan White 3, Jensen, Hatton contributed RBIs. Gorman got the win, Kiely the loss, 9,924 attendance.

Boston Jim Finigan Kansas City Athletics Boston Red Sox A’s Power Slaughter Valo Klaus Williams Jensen Zauchin Portocarrero RBI Lopez Simpson Finigan White Hatton S—Susce DeMaestri Goodman U—Summers Hurley Soar Range Kansas Susce DeM'tri Kinder Astroth Kiely Port'ero aRenna Wilson Boston Kansas City

Lawton Seeks All Time Win Mark Here Tonight

Lawton’s Braves, led by Ken Aycock’s two run double, rallied to an 11 7 win over McAlester in a comeback at Lawton. The victory tied the team’s all time single season win streak at 11, with manager Travis Jackson guiding a 11 game run on the road and home to stretch their record.

Shawnee Hawks Lawton Braves McAlester Lawton Braves Yankees Ken Aycock Travis Jackson Lawton’s Memorial Park Ron Pee Rrine Rockets Mike Kirmer Phil Williams Pete Peterson Williams Gary Anderson

Pacific Coast League Scores From Sunday Card

San Diego 4 Los Angeles 3 Portland 5 San Francisco 4 Seattle 12 Hollywood 7 Sacramento 5 Oakland 4 Western League results show Des Moines at Pueblo postponed by rain and wet grounds.

San Diego Los Angles Portland San Francisco Seattle Hollywood Sacramento Oakland Des Moines Pueblo

Lane Eyes Banks and Banks Hits Home Runs

Lane, general manager of the Chicago White Sox, spars over a potential Ernie Banks trade claiming Banks would be his top NL pick. Banks belatedly powers toward Duke Snider's 38 homer pace as the season heats up. Casey Stengel brushes off retirement questions amid the Yankees' tight flag race. John Jay Hopkins promotes golf inclusion in the Olympics while in Switzerland as a submarine builder and goodwill promoter.

Lane Chicago White Sox Chicago Cub Ernie Banks Banks Duke Snider John Jay Hopkins Switzerland Hopkins

Softball Playoffs Off Three Of Four Teams Fail To Field

Telco was the only team to field a softball squad last night and defeated Texaco on a forfeit. Girls division had no games as Telco and KSWO could not field teams. Texaco leads Telco 2-1 in the best of five. Telco girls lead KSWO 2-0. Games resume Monday with the girls opening at 7:30 p.m.

Telco Texaco KSWO Telco Gals

Morning Baseball Roundup Echoes Power Hits and Trades

Yesterday's slate featured home run power from the Athletics and Yankees with Berra and Kennedy prominent. White Sox Philley Triandos drive runs, while Orioles Lentz and Riggs play key roles as the Cardinals pursue late momentum.

Power Athletics Berra Yankees Kennedy White Sox Philley Triandos Orioles Lenz Rig Or Post Cardinals

Golden caps All-Army tennis title at Fort Meade

Golden Grant Golden, the nation’s 10th ranked amateur, defeated Pfc Roger Pharr 6-1 6-1 6-3 to win the men’s singles crown at the All-Army tennis finals in Fort Meade Maryland. Golden from Wilmette Illinois now stars for the 8th Army.

FT. Meade, Md C. Grant Golden Pfc Roger Pharr Golden Wilmette Ill 8Th Army Pharr 3Rd Army Orlando Calif William Crary la Jolla Keith Sels Lamesa Conway Catton 6Th Army

Giammalva and Shea Reach Eastern Grass Court Final

In South Orange New Jersey on August 6 Gil Shea of Los Angeles and Sam Giammalva of Houston toppled rivals to advance to the final of the Eastern Grass Court championships. Shea defeated Dane while Giammalva moved past Dane to meet Shea in the title match.

Giammalva Dane Shea South Orange N. J Gil Shea Los Angeles Sam Giammalva Houston Tex Teans Chameooenes

Cleveland and Washington Baseball Box Score Summary

Cleveland 2 Washington 6. Runnels and Woodling drive in runs for Cleveland. Naragon and others noted. Feller pitched for Washington with 2 strikeouts. Houtteman took loss. Final line shows Washington behind early then pull away. multiple players credited with RBIs and doubles.

Cleveland Washington R—Smith Woodling Avila Naragon Mitchell Yost Cravetz Sievers Runnels Groth Ramos Strickland RBI Wertz Valdivielso FitzGerald Vernon Kiner Smith Avila Shea Santiago DP Avila Houtteman Feller Stobbs Narileski So—Pascual Narieski Ho— Houtteman Narleski Mossi Pascual Rer Houtteman Ramos Smith W—Shea L—Houtteman Indians Spec Shea Senators Rf gEvers Woodl'g dKiner P Gr eFain Dente Naragon

Duncan Star Wins National Junior Golf Title

Duncan Star Dunn of Duncan Oklahoma defeated William Seanor of Bakersfield California 3 and 2 to win the USGA National Junior Golf Championship at Lafayette Indiana. Dunn, 17, added the Boom Day at Seminole on July 4 to his tally and qualified by winning the Texas sectional.

Lafayette Ind William Dunn Duncan Okla William Seanor Bakersfield Calif Seanor Dunn Dick Foot Santa Ana Phil Rodgers San Diego Foote Rodgers Oklahoma Seminole

Lopata's Homer Nips Cards 5-3

Stan Lopata belted a two run homer to snap a tie as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5 to 3. Willi Jones drove in the first three runs for Philadelphia, with Virdon and Lopata adding the decisive blows.

ST. Louis Stan Lopata Willie Jones Phiadelphia Phillies St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia ST. Louis Ennis Virdon Jones, Sb Owhis’nt.rf Lopata Burbr Kec Blayl'k Ogram's Seminick Hemus Dickson Haddix Wright Grammas Philadelphia Aanuceresaa- Koo R—Hamner Jones Musial E—Hamner Boyer RBI Lota Dp-Bover Schoendienst Moon Bbdickson So—Dickson Ho—Haddix R Er—Dickson W—Dickson L—Haddix U—Secory Goetz Cascell Warneke

Capitol Hill Grabs State Legion Title

Capitol Hill defeated Enid 9 to 1 to win the state Junior Legion baseball championship in Hobart. Right-hander Bill Owen pitched six strong hits as Capitol Hill exploded for eight runs in the third inning. Ken Pierce drove in two with a triple in the big inning after Enid advanced by defeating Lawton 4 to 1 the night before.

Joe Pearce Chuck Hoffies Muskogee Bill Dennis Lawton Ardmore Dan Staniec Hobart Oklahoma City Capitol Hill Enid Bill Owen Ken Pierce P Hill Arris Holmes Farris Livingston Owen Bond

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