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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1953

Page

10

Nats Ace Porterfield Seeks Fourth No-Hitter Amid Hunt

Porterfield, a stylish Washington right-hander, expanded his shutout streak with his 8th no-hit bid this season across 17 complete games. He tossed No 8 Monday night, a dazzling one-hitter vs Boston 2-0, while Milwaukee trimmed Brooklyn's NL lead with an 8-2 win over St Louis as Dodgers still led by 6 1/2 games. Piersall provided Boston’s lone hit and walked in the ninth, ending Porterfield’s birthday celebration.

Bob Porterfield Porterfield Washington Bob Lemon Boston Red Sox Braves Milwaukee Braves Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Dodgers Boston Jim Piersall Piersall Eddie Joost Philadelphia Bobby Avila Dale Mitchell Cleveland Mitchell Avila Joost Warren Spahn Harvey Haddix Spahn Haddix Milwaukee

Major League Leaders Core Stats by League

MLB batting leaders show Vernon Washington atop both leagues with a .335 average and 146 hits, plus Rosen Cleveland and Minoso Chicago contending in several categories. In the National League Campanella Brooklyn leads RBIs at 104 while Mathews Milwaukee hits 26 homers, with Burdette and Spahn notable pitchers.

Vernon Washington Rosen Cleveland Minoso Chicago Kell Boston Mantle New York Kuenn Detroit Philley Philadelphia Goodman White Jensen Rivera Piergall Fox Boone McDougald Zernial Gernert Berra Lopat Ford Irvin Schoendienst St. Louis Furillo Brooklyn Musial Reese Campanella Mathews Milwaukee Hodges Ashburn Kluszewski Cincinnati Lockman Snider Baumholtz Bell Bruton Fondy Gilliam Kruszewski Burdette Spahn Haddix

Hambletonian Stakes Draw Big Field at Good Time Park

Del Cameron of Pinehurst will drive Newport Star the early favorite in the 28th Hambletonian at Good Time Park Goshen. A 23-horse field competes for a purse totaling 117000 plus with 63126 for the winner in a best two of three heats starting at 1 p.m. East. Cameron also trains and drives for Newport stock farm and enters three colts including stablemates Newport Mascot and Newport Champ.

Goshen N. Y Lady Luck del Cameron Pinehurst N. C Good Time Park Cameron Newport Star Newport Stock Farm Octave Blake Newport Mascot Newport Champ

Ardmore Invades Lawton Tonight in final series

League leader Ardmore heads to Memorial Park for the season finale against Lawton as the two teams wrap up the schedule with Ardmore holding a seven game edge over Shawnee. Monday action saw Ardmore topple Gainesville 7 0 while Lawton was blanked 3 0 by McAlester, and Ada edged Shawnee 2 1.

Ardmore Shawnee Memorial Park Redlegs Lawton Indians McAlester Gainesville Ada Pauls Valley Sherman Rockets Richard Jack

Sooner State and Texas leagues standings update

Daily standings show Ardmore leading the Sooner State with a 7 4 0 record, Ada 6 5 0, Shawnee 6 6 2, and Ardmore dominating results on Monday with a 7 0 win over Gainesville. Texas League leaders Dallas 7 15 3 and Houston 6 0 64 include recent scores and upcoming matchups across multiple divisions.

Vernon Tops In Comebacks

New York based baseball recap notes Mickey Vernon of the Washington Senators leading the comeback of the year voting with a .335 average. He holds a 15 point edge over Al Rosen, while Monte Irvin leads the National League at .339 and Carl Furillo climbs to .329.

New York Mickey Vernon Washington Senators al Rosen Cleveland Indians Irvin Vernon Monte Irvin New York Giants Red Schoendienst Minnie Mineso Chicago White Sox George Kell Boston Red Sox Mnnoso Furillo Brooklyn Carl Furillo

Charles Favored To Handle Valdes In 10-Round Bout

Ez Zard Charles opened as a 1 to 3 favorite to beat Nino Valdes of Cuba in a 10 round heavyweight bout in Miami. He aims for a sixth straight win in his comeback, though he must concede about 21 pounds to the 6'3" challenger. Charles seeks a KO minded victory ahead of a potential title shot later.

Miami Fla Ezzard Charles Nino Valdes Cuba Charles Jake Mintz Ezzard Kayos

Isle of Man Stays Equidistant From England Ireland and Scotland

The Isle of Man lies at equal distance from England Ireland and Scotland, highlighting its central position in the British Isles. This geographical note outlines its location relative to the three kingdoms, underscoring its unique maritime context.

Isle of Man England Ireland Scotland

Connolly Starts Defense Of Essex County Club Title

The 17 year old Maureen Connolly from San Diego opens defense of her Essex County Club Invitation Tournament title in Manchester against top world ranking women. Seeded No 1 in the domestic list, she faces Doris Hart of Coral Gables. The field includes Shirley Fry Louise Brough and Thelma Long with British players Mortimer Fletcher and Quertier Rinkel in foreign seeds. Doubles with Hart and Fry begins tomorrow.

Manchester Mass Maureen Little Mo) Connolly Essex County Club San Diego Calif Doris Hart Coral Gables Fla Shirley Fry Akron Ohio Louise Brough Beverly Hills Thelma Long Angela Mortimer Helen Fletcher Jean Quertier Rinkel Hart and Fry

Scarbath Key Man In All-Star Air Attack

Maryland’s Jack Scarbath emerges as the key playmaker for the College All-Stars in drills ahead of the charity game with the Detroit Lions. Coach Bobby Dodd leans on the 6-1, 195-pound quarterback for directing the attack, with O’Connell and Samuels backing him. The fixture at Lafayette, Ind., features a batch of top receivers as the All-Stars press the air game while defense led by Modzelewski, Scott, and Moomaw aims to counter the NFL champs. The Soldier Field opener, televised nationally, marks the 20th in the Tribune Charities series, with pros holding an 11-4-4 edge.

Maryland Jack Scarbath Detroit Lions Lafayette Ind Bobby Dodd Scarbath Fense Don Faurot Missouri Tommy O’connell Illinois Dale Samuels Purdue O’connell Samuels Dodd Barnie Flowers Paul Dekker Michigan State Harry Babcock Georgia Georgia Tech Dick Modzelewski Tom _ Scott Virginia Dewan Moomaw Ucla Soldier Field Chicago Tribune Charities, Inc

Williams Makes It Ask Indians

Ted Williams returns to baseball after Korea service, overcoming injuries and doubts. The 34 year old star faces a new season with renewed confidence as he resumes his regular role and receives warm crowd support, signaling a brighter future on the diamond.

New York Ted Williams Korea Williams Ted Homer

Attendance Gains for Beaumont and Shreveport in 1953 Texas League

In the first three quarters of the 1953 Texas League season Beaumont and Shreveport posted attendance gains while most clubs saw declines. League secretary Milton Price reported 400 games drawing 852,645 fans, down 123,552 from 976,197 in 410 games last year. Average per game fell to 2,132, a drop of 249.

Dallas Shreveport Beaumont Milton Price

Junior Action Softball Play Opens Fort Sill Tournament

The Lawton-Fort Sill Junior baseball tournament begins tonight at Mattie Bear Park with Lincoln and Roosevelt Juniors starting the twinbill. Air Training and TAC meet in the nightcap as the softball classic moves into the double elimination phase. Air Training beat Lewis and Crosby 10-3 in the opener, led by Hildreth with three hits. Roosevelt Midgets upended Washington 7-1 for the title, while Wilson’s Pee Wees won 14-1 over Taft.

Lawton-Fort Sill Mattie Bear Park Lincoln Roosevelt Air TAC Lewis Crosby Air Training Hildreth Fort Sill Washington Wilson Pee Wees Taft

Perez to headline 10-round main event at Eastern Park Arena

Teddy Brenner said Lulu Perez will receive a 10 round main event at Brooklyn Eastern Park Arena likely on August 24 or 25 as Perez extends his 21 fight win streak by stopping Frankie Sodano at 2 minutes 36 seconds of the fifth round. Perez weighed 125 (lbs) to Sodano's 124 ¾.

New York Teddy Brenner Lulu Perez Brooklyn Eastern Parka Arena Perez Frankie Sodano Philadelphia Sodano

Northeastern State College Announces Four Home Games

Northeastern State College in Tahlequah schedules four home games this season. The Redmen will host Northwestern on October 3, East Central on October 17, Central on November 7, and likely Kansas State College on November yet the final opponent remains uncertain.

Tahlequah Okla Northeastern State College Redmen Northwestern East Central Central Een Kan State College

Fort Sill Opens Red River Playoff Series at Butner Field

Fort Sill and Sheppard Field begin a three out of five series for the Red River Valley league pennant at Butner Field with Fort Sill ace Jim Lawler on the mound. Fort Sill reached the playoffs by taking two of three from Hobart while Sheppard swept Paducah. key hitters Ray Haley Joe Paar and Joe Milago lead the lineup with strong averages and RBIs.

Fort Sill Sheppard Field Butner Field Sill Jim Lawler Hobart Paducah Kenny Hemphill Air Force Nine Ray Haley Joe Paar Joe Milago Haley Paar Milago

Flyway Season Set For Duck Hunting

Washington Interior Department sets the Central flyway duck season at 60 days, in Oklahoma. Dates to be chosen by the Oklahoma Game and Fish Department. Open Oct 1 to Jan 10. Atlantic and Pacific flyways gain five days. Secretary McKay notes no change from last year in central flyway days.

Washington Interior Department Oklahoma Oklahoma Game and Fish Department Secretary of the Interior McKay Atlantic Pacific

Hicks Named Starting Hurler For South Team

Oklahoma City report on the seventh annual North South baseball game at Texas League Park. Ed Skelton will start James Hicks for the South with Paul Green, Glen Hand, and Tony Risinger as relievers. North counters with Ralph Terry and a bullpen of Kingsolver, Wooten, and White. A late North addition was Bob Ward to replace Jerry Haskins.

Oklahoma City Texas League Park Ed Skelton James Hicks Lawton Paul Green Eufaula Glen Hand Warren Tony Risinger Southside June Dawkins Choctaw Ralph Terry Husky Chelsea Jim Kingsolver Ponca City Bill Wooten Sand Springs Jim White

Seixas Rosewall Lead Newport Invitational Second Round Hopefuls

NEWPORT R I Aug 11 Vic Seixas and Rod Rosewall leaders in Davis Cup prospects pace seeded players into the Newport Casino Invitational second round. Seixas, riding three straight wins since Wimbledon, meets Rafael Ortega of Mexico while Rosewall faces Atsushi Tiyagi of Japan as Tony Trabert and others await round two clashes. Bernard Bartzell meets Cliff Meayne and Straight Clark faces Francisco Contreras in additional second round contests.

Newport R. I Vic Seixas Kem Rosewall Seixas F Rosewall Rafael Ortega Mexico Rosewall Bernard Bartzell San Angelo Tex Cliff Meayne San Francisco Straight Clark Pasadena Calif Francisco Contreras

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