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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1953

Page

11

Irish Coach to Lecture at Alabama Clinic

Notre Dame basketball coach John Ny Jordan will guest instruct at the University of Alabama basketball clinic in Tuscaloosa on August 10 and 11, sharing coaching methods and game strategy with Alabama players and staff.

South Bend Ind Johnny Jordan Notre Dame University of Alabama

Boston Takes 5-4 Win From Tribe, Hudson Sparkles

Sid Hudson dazzled in nine innings after entering in the first with two outs, allowing one walk while striking out four as the Red Sox toppled the Indians 5-4. Boston backed him with clutch hits from Tommy Umphlett and Sammy White, earning their second straight win over Cleveland and improving to 24 one-run victories in 36 decisions.

Boston Sid Hudson Tommy Umphlett Sammy White Red Sox Cleveland Indians Indians Fenway Park Hudson Bill Henry

Grimm Signs New Pact With Braves

Milwaukee August 8 UP Charlie Grimm the easy going gentleman who once said he hoped to end his baseball days in Milwaukee Saturday signed a new three year contract to manage the Braves through 1956. Jolly Cholly's present contract runs through this year but he has agreed to terms for 1954 to 1956. Salary not revealed but believed higher than 45000 per year.

Milwaukee Charlie Grimm Braves Jolly Cholly

Oklahoma Angling Reports Boosted by Weather and Tips

Coler Weather and scattered showers lift fishing in Oklahoma reservoirs. Crappie and black bass are active with strong reports from Lake Lawtonka and Texoma. Notable catches include J S Clark with a six pound black bass, A L Mackey and others with crappie limits, and several 2.5 to 4 pound channel catfish. Duck hunting days to be set Sept 7, quail season from Nov 21 to Jan 1, plus a new fiberglass boat from United Press Outdoors.

Coler Oklahoma Shermen Lake Lawtonka John Frampton Marvin Wright A. L. Mackey Carl Nelson Lloyd Cox C. C. McNeill Joe Bertram Lawton Channel Cat Johnny Leslie Lawtonka al Zachary Fred Culbert Earl Calmess Chickasha Jack Hunt H. A. Peck Eurl Weaver Carnegie Raymond Wells Harry Kennedy J. L. Salter Lake Texoma State Game and Fish Commission J. Fred Eder United Press Outdoors

Softball District Playoffs Kicking Off Monday

District softball playoffs begin this week with three teams in the Lawton district double elimination tournament at Mattie Bear Park. Lawton area clubs Air Training and TAC of Fort Sill face Lewis and Crosby, Thorn Chevrolet, and Cagles also hold byes into the later rounds. Finalists advance to the sectional rounds starting August 17, with the Southwest section winner heading to Okmulgee for the state title run.

Mattie Bear Park Fuzz Barnes Lawton Duncan Norman Anadarko Altus Elk City Frederick Snyder Air TAC Ft. Sill Lewis and Crosby Thorn Chevrolet OCS John Fixico Lewis Crosby Air Training Bird Dogs Okmulgee

NCAA to Hold Summer Sessions in Chicago

The National Collegiate Athletic Association announced that officials meet in Chicago for mid summer sessions. The executive committee convenes Wednesday and Thursday while the policy directing council will begin sessions on Saturday, August 15 in Kansas City.

Kansas City National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Chicago

Deadline Re Set For Net Tourney In Lawton Fort Sill

The Lawton Fort Sill tennis tournament deadline extended to Tuesday Aug 11 at 5 pm after tabulations showed insufficient entries. Five entries per age bracket needed to proceed. if not met, the tourney will be canceled and fees refunded. Bob Graves lists entries. city recreation council sponsors.

Lawton-Fort Sill Constitution Press Sports Bob Graves Constitution Press City Recreational Council

Hambletonian Starting Fee Raised to 1460 Dollars

Goshen New York Hambletonian trotting race organizers raise the entry fee by 500 dollars to 1460 dollars due 48 hours before post time. The total cost includes 460 dollars before the starting fee and a 10 dollar initial payment at foaling, outlining the payment plan for participants.

Goshen N.Y

OU Coach School Set For Opening

Oklahoma City August 8 The University of Oklahoma football staff leads the 21st annual coaching clinic under the Oklahoma High School Coaches Association Bud Wilkinson opens with a lecture on offense at 1:30 p m tomorrow Gomer Jones Bill Jennings Pop Ivy Pete Elliott join Henry Sanders of UCLA and Adolph Rupp of Kentucky to teach offense and basketball with coaches from about 20 states expected to register Association secretary Clarence Breithaupt estimates 600 coaches will attend by Thursday’s finale.

Oklahoma City University of Oklahoma Oklahoma High School Coaches Association Bud Wilkinson Sooner Gomer Jones Bill Jennings Pop Ivy Pete Elliott Henry Sanders UCLA Adolph Rupp Kentucky Association Clarence Breithaupt

SODANO PEREZ BOUT SET IN NEW YORK ARENA

Frankie Sodano of Philadelphia meets Brooklyn featherweight Lulu Perez in a 10 round main bout on August 10 at the Eastern Parkway Arena.

Sodano-Perez New York Frankie Sodano Philadelphia Brooklyn Lulu Perez Eastern Parkway Arena

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