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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1957

Page

10

Tulsa Clinic Notes Highlight Oklahoma Football Prospects

Oklahoma's annual coaching clinic and all-star series drew college coaches including Bob Bodenhamer and Dean Wild. Lawton High star Ron Hartline eyed as a strong OU prospect, with coaches praising his speed and potential at the college level. Also mentioned are Chet Green and Dennis Price as standout athletes, plus insights from Bobby Crowder and Pauh Young about state teams and Alaska games. Hotel rooms in Tulsa are listed at 6.50 dollars for singles with watch.

Tulsa Oklahoma Bob Bodenhamer Lawton Frederick Dean Wild Lawton High Ron Hartline Oldlahoma LA Wdenhamer Wild Boll Equads Bob Price Chet Swith Price Dennis Bryan Klanoma State Tulsa University Boric Crowder Pauh Young Muskogee Aljays Anchorage Alaska North Carolina Chamberlain New York Wilt

Oklahoma Adds Hartline Yingling To Ol Bowl Squad

Oklahoma announced the Ol Bowl squad selections in Wichita Falls on Aug 12 naming Hartline Yingling and Brent Morford among others from Lawton and southern Oklahoma. Picks include Beaty Lohmann Frazier Cornell and Keeling as coaches prep for Aug 23 at Northwestern State Stadium.

Wichita Falls Oklahoma Texas Midwestern University Stadium C.B. Speegie Oklahoma City Capitol Hill Sooner Djentor Tulsa Bob Yingling Lawton Bob Bannister Altus Larry Bahner Aedmore Jerry Tillery el Reno Jerry Keeling Enid John Craig Tulsa Rogers Charles Willingham Lindsay Scotty Millington Edmond Back Ronnie Hartline Morford James Frazier Ada Bob Cornell Phil Lohmann Harald Beaty Panis Valley Speegle Art Young Peck Martin Purcell

Former King King Drowning Victim

Los Angeles police reported the death of Albert Charley Wright 43 a former world featherweight boxing champion as an accidental drowning in his mother's bathroom Wright who suffered a heart condition apparently fell into the tub Efforts to revive him by a fire department rescue squad failed Wright a native of Durango Mexico began boxing in 1937 capturing the featherweight crown with an eighth round knockout over Joey Archibald on September 11 1941 and losing the title to Willie Pep on September 29 1944

Los Angeles Tne Albert Charley) Wright Wright Durango Mexico Joey Archibald Willie Pep

Ahlschlager Tahsuda Slated For Souths Starting Lineup

Tulsa August 12 North South all star game set at Texas League Park 8 30 p m. South lineup features Ahlschlager and Tahsuda as starting batsmen with Green and Leonard Tahsuda to open the mound for the Rebels. South hopes center around Rowdy Kincade and Lamial Gilbert while North counters with Mattagler Bobby Hasselman Gray son Merschann and Bobby Andrews.

Ty Lew Owunson Counstation Tulsa Texas League Park Oklahoma Amnaleschel Sid Abischlager Lawton High Babe Eubanks Midwest City Abischlager Yankees LHS Donnie McFarland Monlie Green Stillwater Jetty Leonard Tahsuda Duke Will Craw Rebels Green Stllwater Tahsuda Tiny Duke North Jim Perty Muskogee Siorest Rowdy Kineane Mtass NSA Kowale Sheers Neeshayeslief Hebert Heniwee Bay Bend Capiinmet Ainial Gilhert Arnett Blinewhee AL Sl Ablahinger Leonard Icanawda Welye Central Ott Cathy Anasrw Deary Meniivell Munkager Aml Hilinersson Chetaews Henge Park Rowdy Kincade Tiny Moss High School Lamial Gilbert Shawnee Jin Whittington Mattagler Bobby Hasselman Okmulgee Jay Grayson Merschann Bobby Andrews Aulschlager Wolverines Jim Rinehart

Boomer Stars Grid Starters Named for North-South Game

Six Boomer conference and southwest Oklahoma stalwarts will start for the South in the North-South high school football clash at Tulsa Skelly Stadium. Lawton and Frederick coaches announced starters including Milback Raning Hartline Brent Afortord and Boly Wingling along with Bil Brown Ronald Smith Jerry Tillery and others. Coaches praised workouts despite heat and noted the South as favorites while stressing hard work and sharp play from the squad.

Oklahoma Coaches Assoviation School Tulsa Coaches School Kemp Hotel Inchby Southwest Oklahoma Rebels Skelly Stadium Bob Bodenhamer Lawton Dean Wild Frederick Lawton High Milback Rannig Nartline Brent Afortord Boly Wingling Bil Brown Ronald Smith Ardmore el Reno Jerry Tillery Smith Tip Jacobson Bodenhamer Wild

Favorites Romp In Newport Tennis

Newport tennis tournament advances to the second round singles with top seeds advancing. Ham Richardson leads the field after a win by default yesterday and faces Jin Farvin of Princeton, while Roy Emerson and Gil Shea travel with Richardson.

Newport Tum Ham Richardson Westfield N. J Canada Paul Willey Fish Roy Emerson Australia Gil Shea Los Angeles Richardson Ashley Cooper Davis Cooper Ramanthanarishman Sidney Wood Neale Fraser Philadelphia Bill Cloner Boston Henri Salaun Jin Farvin Princeton N, J

Swimming Meet Entry Is Closed At Fort Sill

Entries closed today at 1 p.m. for the Lawton Fort Sill juvenile swimming meet at Fort Sill. Boys and girls ages 10 to 16 will swim Wednesday through Friday at Pool No.1. The top six in each event advance to Friday’s championship at 6 30 p.m.

Lawton-Fort Sill Fort Sill Sill Lawton

Stars Postpone Wedding in San Francisco

Professional figure skater Andrea McLaughlin announced the marriage to Detroit Red Wing captain Sheonard Kelly has been delayed to spring. The ceremony is now planned for early May in San Francisco.

San Francisco Andrea McLaughlin Detroit Red Wing Sheonard Red Kelly Hield

Major Teams Repeat Slate Of Last Week

Major League action tightens NL race as Milwaukee surges, Cincinnati and St Louis falter. Braves win seven of 16, lead Cards and Dodgers while Brooklyn trails. Yankees hold AL edge with Chicago White Sox close behind. Indians slump as four pitchers combine in loss to Kansas City.

ED Wilks Associated Press Pal St. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia Milwaukee Braves Cubs Secon Cardlinafs Chicago St.Louis Redlegs Bruins New York Giants Pittsburgh Dodgers Pirates Jersey City Phils Bucs Cards Brooks Reds Yanks New York Yankees Yankees White Sox Boston Red Sox Baltimore Violas Detroit Cleveland Indians Kansas City A’s Don Mossi Bob Loman Mike Garcia Early Wynn Tribe Wynn Lomond Mossi Garcia A's

Sports In Brief from across the nation

A fragmented report itemizes coaching changes and results. Raymond Bydety Darker resigns as Detroit professional football coach. Patty Berg defeats Fay Crocker in golf after a stroke lead. Ashly Cooper and Ham Richards move into a tour event. Dick Savitt wins in New Jersey grass court play while Mary Ant Giicher defeats Jeanne Arh in the women’s event. Eddie Arcany faces a suspension for careless riding at Atlantic City.

Detroit Raymond FM Foothill Lower Cole Dick Savitt South Orange Srisos Mary Ant Giicher San Leanity Galt Jeanne Arh Chicago Alhambra Malgary Atrelen Atefont Dix Washington Park Eddie Arcany Nm Dferlay Suapanalon Lotay

DeMars Seeks Fourth Straight Win For Braves Tonight

DeMars aims for a fourth consecutive victory as Lawton Braves host Ponca City Cubs tonight at Memorial Park at 5 p.m. The lefty joined mid July, posted a 4-2 record with a 21 inning shutout streak broken by Shawnee. Don Pearson earned a 5-2 win in game one while Red Jones took the loss in game two as Lawton begins a six day home stand.

DeMars Lawton Braves Ponca City Cubs Memorial Park Lefty Shawnee Fonea City Muspagen Giants

Ardmore Sites Fifth Straight Loss in Sooner League

Ardmore Cardinals dropped their fifth consecutive Sooner State League defeat as Muskogee edged Ardmore 3-2 to complete a three-game sweep. Shawnee beat Paris 7-5 and Lawton topped Greenville 5-2 with a split, while Seminole edged Ponca City 3-2.

Associated Press Ardmore Cardinals Paris Shawnee Ardmore Muskogee Giants Lawton Greenville Seminole Ponca City Martinez Hector Cruz Hawks Pruitl Andel Ad dAalee Cruz Wilson

Chesney Named Shawnee High School Coach

Gere rell Chesney of Anadarko has been named head basketball coach at Shawnee High School succeeding Deward Jameson who resigned to become junior high principal. Chesney coached at Anadarko last year.

Shawnee Okla Gererell Chesney Anadarko Shawnee High School Chesney Deward Jameson

Hawks Sign Stars St. Louis Pair Pettit and Hagan

The St. Louis Hawks of the NBA have signed scoring ace Bob Pettit and former Kentucky star Cliff Hagan for the 1957 58 season. Pettit reportedly receives $20 000 and Hagan $30 000.

HAWKS ST. Louis Bob Pettit Kentucky Cliff Hagan St. Louis Hawks National Basketball Association Pettit Hagan

Parker Ends Detroit Lions Era With Sudden Exit

Buddy Parker resigned as head coach of the Detroit Lions at the Meet the Lions banquet, saying he is through with football in Detroit. Lions officials consider veteran assistant George Wilson to succeed him as the team opens the exhibition season in Detroit against the Cleveland Browns.

Anriline Detroit Buddy Parker Detroit Lions Parker Meet the Lions Edwin J. Anderson Lion Parkes George Wilson Lions Cleveland Browns Anderson McMillin Bo McMillin Buddy

Western Champion Tests Stone Today

Western Junior tour coverage notes Sherry Wheeler of Glasgow Kentucky set to face Beth Stone of Muskogee Oklahoma in the first round. Stone recovered from a rough nine holes to shoot 83 and qualify for the championship flight, with Eller and Bruni among the qualifiers.

Denver Wintex Incy Sherry Wheeler Glasgow Oklahoma Beth Stone Natonal Miss Stone Muskogee Hero Judy Eller Old Hickory Tenn Joanne Bruni Laredo Tex Miss Eller Miss Bruni

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