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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1954
Page
6
August 9 Lawton Braves pull ahead in pennant race by beating the McAlester Rockets 6-3 in the opener of a four game series. Jack Bickett powered the offense while Bullet Bob Dudley pitched strong to secure the victory before the teams move to Lawton for the next two games.
Dudley scattered nine hits for his sixth victory with four strikeouts in eight and two thirds innings as Lawton takes a 5 3 win over McAlester. Bickett led Lawton with a triple a single and sacrifice fly driving in three runs. McAlester’s Hinch doubled in the bottom of the ninth for two runs but the rally fell short. Other results include Ardmore rallying past Shawnee 12 9 and Ada defeating Gainesville 2 1.
With four weeks left in the Texas League schedule the pennant chase stays unsettled as Southern teams head north for the final stretch. Shreveport visits Tulsa while San Antonio goes to Fort Worth Beaumont to Oklahoma City and Houston to Dallas. In Sundays games Sports beat Fort Worth 4 3 Houston toppled Oklahoma City 7 2 Tulsa defeated San Antonio 10 3 and Dallas outscored Beaumont 11 7. Don Spencer and Ed Mickelson helped Shreveport with a fifth inning doubles and a single. Ernie Yelen drove in all three Fort Worth runs with a fourth inning homer. Arnie Atkins earned the win after relieving in the fourth. George Lerchen hit a grand slam in Houston’s third inning to grab the lead. George Condrick, the second Houston pitcher, got the win. Fred McAlister hit a solo homer for Houston in the eighth. Tulsa’s Szekely and Danny Lynch powered a 15 hit attack as Don Fracchia allowed eight hits. Fracchia carried a no hitter until Pat Gosney broke it with two out in the fifth. Szekely homered and Lynch added a run.
Solingen Germany August 9 UP Russia has joined the Aug 19 29 world cycling championships to be held on the Klingenring circuit near Solingen. The German cycling federation reports 31 countries entered.
Kim Kimberley of Chicago won the Buckeye Cup at the National Sports Car Races held Sunday at Lockbourne Air Force Base. He completed 150 miles, 42 laps, in a Ferrari averaging 96.38 mph.
Welterweight contender Joey Giardello escaped with cuts and contusions after his car rolled three times on the Garden State Parkway. A passenger was listed in critical condition with a fractured skull. the crash occurred about seven miles north of Easton town, New Jersey, when the vehicle swerved off the road.
Jim Dynan was appointed sports publicity director at the University of Tulsa. He previously held a similar post at another university and succeeds Frank Rich, who recently resigned.
Emaciated Archie Moore, nearing 37, plans to defend the light heavyweight title at Madison Square Garden Wednesday night against Harold Johnson. Moore has trimmed meals to a half dozen rolls and a small butter portion to meet a weight near 175, aiming for a knockout to pursue a shot at Rocky Marciano.
Chicago August 9 Barney reports Jerry Barber of La Canada California captured $3 420 with a final round 69 to total 277 11 under par and lead the All American Open preliminary winnings. Gene Littler finished second with 278 and Peter Thomson third at 279.
Unbeaten Dickie Wong, undefeated Hawaiian junior welterweight, headlines a Monday night TV ten rounder at St. Nicholas Arena against Danny Jo Perez of New York. Wagering favored even money. Also on Monday, Walter Cartier of New York was favored 11 to 5 to beat Ted Olla of Milwaukee in a ten round middleweight bout at Eastern Parkway Arena.
The piece traces a shifting pennant race as Cleveland and Milwaukee surge in the American and National Leagues. It highlights Warren Spahn and Eddie Mathews powering Milwaukee in a 5-2 win at the Polo Grounds, Bob Lemon and Art How to mending the Indians, Doby and Lemon homers, and a sweeping doubleheader. It notes Giants lead, Yankees fading, Dodgers close to the Giants, and other daily outcomes across the league.
Cooperstown recognizes Bill Terry at 55 for his career with the New York Giants as manager and player. He reflects on past feuds with writers, missed opportunities with Cleveland and Chicago, and his enduring fear of night games while affirming faith in the Giants' future.
Leon Moody, 19, of El Reno, defeated Bill Bray of Kansas City 4 and 3 in the finals of the Durant Invitational in Durant Oklahoma. Moody, a 1952 state high school champion, led through the back nine after a tight start in 100 degree heat, as the event concluded the 11th annual tournament with $1,800 in prizes awarded.
In Detroit area venue, the 200 man field for the National Amateur Championship begins August 23 at the Country Club of Detroit. Former champions Chap man Arzetta Coe Bishop and Evans draw first round foes, while Willie Turnesa seeks another title as the only prior winner with a first round bye in Chagrin Falls Ohio.
Billy Erfurth of Lubbock captured the Lubbock Country Club Invitation golf championship with an 11 under par 273 after steady play Sunday and no bogies. Marion Hiskey of North Texas State finished second at 274 after a 69 67 Sunday. Ernie Vossler of Fort Worth stood third with 276.
New York Aug 9 Joe Varaitis former Penn fullback was cut from the Pittsburgh Steelers squad Monday leaving 49 players bidding for 33 berths on the NFL line. Coach Joe Bach held a stiff scrimmage Saturday and planned another Tuesday.
INDEPENDENCE Mo L J Carr hooked a 34 pound bass in Prairie Lee Lake yesterday after two misses. The bass broke his line after a 10 minute fight and again while shaking the plug. Brought to shore with a borrowed net Carr finally landed the fish after a tense struggle as other fishermen and a divinity student watched.
In Stevens Point Wisconsin on August 9 five players Don Miller Gus Cirelli Val Joe Walker Bud Roffler and Lou Mihajlovich joined the Green Bay Packers while coach Lisle Blackbourn released five rookies including John Doldoor sen Chuck Abrahamson Joe Codiano Milt Kadlee and Ed Petela.
Roger Bannister and John Landy may meet again in Switzerland after Bannister won the mile of the century in 3:58.8 at the British Empire Games. Organizers aim to stage a rematch at an open post-championship meet in Berne, with Landy spectating and Bannister entered in the European Games.
Warren Spahn, Milwaukee Braves pitcher, limited the New York Giants to six hits for his 12th victory. Spahn also contributed one hit in four at bats as the Braves defeated the Giants.
Alvin Dark delivered a homer a double and a single in four trips to the plate as the New York Giants overwhelmed their opponents. Dark sparked the offense with a multi hit display highlighting his steady bat and speed on the bases.
Hank Thompson, Giants infielder, went hitless and exited the game for a pinch hitter.
Mickey Mantle, center fielder for the New York Yankees, hit a homer and a single in six at bats. The Yankees lost to Detroit 10 to 8 in ten innings.
Bobby Morgan delivered four hits and four RBIs in eight at bats as the Phillies defeated the Cubs in both games by margins of 84 to 83. Philadelphian support fueled the offense with Morgan driving in key runs and sparking the lineup all game.
The five day coaching clinic sponsored by the Oklahoma Coaches Association opened in Oklahoma City with leaders Don Faurot Gomer Jones and Bowden Wyatt presenting on formations and offenses. More than 300 coaches registered including seven Lawton coaches and several from Cameron and Enid.
Los Angeles and Paris player Patty defeated Sven Davidson of Sweden 6-1 6-1 7-5 to win the men's singles title at the German International championships in Hamburg. Patty and Von Cramm beat Davidson and Lennart Bergelin 9-7 6-4 6-2 to capture the men's doubles crown.
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