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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1954

Page

6

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The chart shows results and standings across major leagues with teams such as Shawnee Tulsa Fort Worth Shreveport Beaumont San Antonio Houston Oklahoma City Dallas and others. It lists win loss records and percentages, plus Sunday results including Tulsa 5 Fort Worth 1 Shreveport 17 Beaumont 3 and San Antonio 3 Houston 2.

F. W Ho’ton Tulsa O.c Bmt S. An Cal Fort Worth Shreveport Beaumont San Antonio Houston Oklahoma City Dallas

Duncan Triumphs In Semipro Meet

In Wichita the National Non-Pro Baseball Tournament features Duncan Oklahoma edging Council Grove Kansas 4-3 after a late three-run rally. Nellis Nev Air Force Base lost to Wichita Boeing Bombers by no hitting Ken Hemphill. Tonight’s schedule lists Milwaukee Highways versus Columbia Misteate Chem and Council Grove versus Nellis at 5:45 and 10 respectively.

Wichita Nellis Nev Air Force Base Council Grove Kan Duncan Okla Oklahomans Wichita Boeing Bombers Air Force Club Ken Hemphill Amarillo Tex Génerals Milwaukee Highways Wes Columbia

Cushing Nips Muskogee In State Sandlot Meet 12 11

Cushing edged Muskogee 12 to 11 in 11 innings to win a first round state sandlot baseball game in Cushing Oklahoma. Oklahoma Natural Gasers of Oklahoma City defeated New Liberty Augragoy in the other matchup. The decisive run came on an error, a two base sacrifice, and a fly by first baseman Lyle Hostetter.

Cushing Okla Muskogee Oklahoma Natural Gassers Oklahoma City New Liberty Augragoy Lyle Hostetter Tupelo Geary Doss Dan Staniec Jack Krol Don Carter Ardmore Ken Aycoc Green Mat Wolosyn Staniec Chuck Staniland Lawton Aycock Purtle

Harness Horses Prep With Six Warm-Up Miles

Harness horses are typically given six warm-up miles before they parade to the post, a routine prep seen in advance of racing events. The practice aims to steady the teams and ensure readiness for the starting gates.

Cleveland Giants Close Gap in Tight World Series Race

AP Sports summarizes tight pennant chases as the Cleveland Indians crush Baltimore 12 1 and Boston gloves Casey Stengel 8 2 while Detroit tops Chicago 7 4. Giants sweep Pittsburgh 5 4 and 5 3 to lead Brooklyn. Phillies handle the Brooks 6 2 and 6 0. Braves roll, Cardinals outlast Reds 9 7. Thomson returns in Milwaukee as Braves win. Eddie Mathews exits after being hit on finger but not fractured.

ED Corrigan American League New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Tepee Redskins Yanks Cleveland Tribe Baltimore Boston Red Sox Casey Stengel Outfit Tigers Detroit Chicago White Sox Philadelphia A’s Washington New York Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Phillies Brooks

Doss Pitches Lawton Win While Double Protest Rises

Wendell Doss with 22nd victory and six strikeouts shut down Ardmore on three hits in a 4-1 Lawton win. The game featured a double protest over uniform color with Ardmore arguing a pitcher wore a white sweatshirt and Lawton citing sock colors.

Lawton Braves Ardmore Rdmore Cardinals Lawton Skein Memorial Park Bob Gilmore Wendell Doss West VI Frank Mancusco Travis Jackson Lyle Krall Jackson Ueal Clanton Shawnee Hawks Lawtons Lawton Crew Gainesville

Cameron Ticket Sales Open for Five Game Home Schedule

Cameron college announces general sale of reserved seats for five home football games. Tickets go on sale Tuesday at R&S Sporting Goods with Coach Jess Thompson noting remaining reserved seats. The schedule includes October 8 with Compton JC at Roosevelt Stadium and other home games against Connors A&M, Eastern A&M, Murray A&M, and Eastern Arizona with price increases for the Compton headliner.

Cameron College R&s Sporting Goods Jess Thompson Sporting Goods Thompson Cameron Compton California Junior College Roosevelt Stadium Connors A&m Warner Eastern A&m Wilburton Murray A&m Tishomingo Eastern Arizona Tular Picanpaca Ganden

Harrison Wins Amputee Golf Championship Again

Jack Harrison of Grand Rapids Michigan won the national amputee golf title at Red Run. He shot 75 for a 36 hole total of 157 to defend his crown for the second year in a row.

Harrison Detroit Jack Harrison Grand Rapids Mich Red Run

Oklahoma City Man Wins El Reno Golf Championship

Art St. John of Oklahoma City won the El Reno Invitational with a final 18 hole score of 74. He avoided a double bogey on the 17th hole and finished three over par to take the title. runner up Chris Geringa of El Reno shot 76.

EL Reno Okla Veeren Art St. John Oklahoma City St. John Chris Geringa Moody

Ada Cementers Upset Shawnee With Four Homers in 15 5 Win

Ada Cementers defeat Shawnee 15 5 powered by four home runs led by Ken Hinton's two triples and five RBIs. Ada totaled 14 hits nine for extra bases as Ardmore trails Shawnee by 744 games. Seminole Oilers beat Gainesville 5 1 with Herman ee driving in two and Mal Murphy fanning 10. McAlester Rockets topple Pauls Valley 5 1 on nine steals. Series resumes tonight.

Associated Press Ce Lawton Braves Shawnee Hawks Ardmore Ada Cementers Shawnee Ken Hinton Cementers Seminole Oilers Gainesville Owls Herman Ee Mal Murphy McAlester Rockets Pauls Valley McAlester

Staniec Powers Pauls Valley Open With 6 Runs

Staniec drives in three runs and delivers two hits as Pauls Valley wins 12 to 0. Cummings Bickett Starzynski and Cartier add RBIs. Deckman and Thomas provide support with multiple hits. Time 3 32. Umpires Timoney and McIntyre. HBP Aycock by Alford.

Staniec John Pauls Valley Cummings Bickett Aycock Freeman Starzynski Johnson Bawcom Thomas Moore Deckman Cartier E— “ Chelier RBI Hrovatie Alford Timoney McIntyre

Young swimmers shine at junior Olympic meet in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, Bla Ludge Harman from Muskogee led the girls with top honors in three events while Moe Jones of Tulsa won three events in the boys division at the junior Olympic swimming meet held yesterday.

Star Bla Okla Ludge Harman Muskogee Moe Jones Tulsa

Jeff's Grinding Shop on Cache Road Opens

Local shop Jeff's Grinding announces quick service at 16th and Cache Road with phone contact 8176 for on the spot metalwork and repairs.

Jeff’s 16Th & Cache Rd

Ward And Patton Headline Amateur Firing At Detroit

Harvie Ward Jr. and Billy Joe Patton, both NC natives, open as co favorites in the 54th U S Amateur at Country Club of Detroit. Ward, now in San Francisco, seeks another major title after a Canadian win, while Patton, the Morganton lumberman, aims for a strong run after another top finish in the U S Open.

Ward Patton Morganton N. C Gag Egg Ag Selcukoak Sadha Waneene Fit Rex Baxter Amarillo

Seixas and Trabert Rule Net World Championship Doubles

Vic Seixas and Tony Trabert headlined as doubles champions while the pair remain the team to beat in tennis world. In singles, Lew Hoad and Ken Rosewall defeated the Americans 6 3 6 4 in the finals, and the women's final saw de Brough triumph over Louise. The Australians demonstrated strong serving and net play paving the way for continued dominance.

Brookline Mass Vicce Tony Trabert Forest Hills Seixas Trabert Cincinnati Se First Candledon Australia Lew Hoad Ken Rosewall de Brough Tle Louise Beverly Hills Calif Meen du Punt Wilmintton Hoad Rosewall Vic Constitution Bartzen Bill Higgins Chuck Avera Vic Seixas Higgins Korea Paul Hurley Oklahoma A&m Wichita Falls Young

Lawton Fort Sill Tennis Meet Opens Entries

Constitution Press announces the ninth annual Lawton Fort Sill tennis tournament in the first week of fall with six divisions for boys girls men and women. Entry deadline is noon Tuesday with $1 fee and trophies for winners. semifinals and finals at the 35th Division courts.

Constitution Press Lawton-Fort Sill Sgt Esterday Fort Sill Constitution Press Office Allawa

Lambeau Fired as Redskins Coach After Argument

Washington names Joe Kuharich as head coach amid a get tough policy after Curly Lambeau is dismissed following a heated lobby confrontation with owner George Preston Marshall in Sacramento. The club travels to Detroit for a Friday exhibition with the Lions as the team redoubles effort.

Detroit Joe Kuharich Washington Redskins Curly Lambeau Detroit Lions

Native Dancer Ends Great Turf Career

Native Dancer the great gray at Sagamore will race no more after a four year career. Owner G Vanderbilt says he has no other choice and announces the decision in Saratoga Springs.

Saratoga Springs N. Y

Oklahoma Majors Players Lead In Dueling Results

Pete Runnels batted six times with one hit and one run as the Washington Nationals lost to Philadelphia. Dale Mitchell flied out as a pinch hitter in a 12-1 Cleveland win over Baltimore. Allie Reynolds allowed three walks and three runs in two innings as the Yankees fell to Boston. Bobby Morgan collected two hits and two runs in three trips in Philadelphia’s 62 victory over Brooklyn, while Chicago was defeated 12-6.

Tribe Early Wynn Baltimore Lopez Enos Ted Williams Sox Frank Sullivan Boston Harry Byrd Detroit Billy Pierce White Sox Pirates Giants Johnny Antonelli Sal Maglie Billy Taylor Pete Runnels Washington Senators Nationals Philadelphia Dale Mitchell Cleveland Allie Reynolds New York Yanks Yankees Bobby Morgan Brooklyn

St. Louis Beats Cincinnati Behind Brazie’s Strong Relief

Al Brazie earned his fourth win against three losses by allowing one earned run and four hits over three and a third innings as St. Louis defeated Cincinnati 7.

al Brazie St. Louis Cincinnati

New Grid Tags For Northeastern State Football

TAHLEQUAH Okla Aug 23 Up Northeastern State football players will be outfitted in new member canvasor practice gear designed to reduce injuries and improve players foot conditioning during training sessions.

Tahlequah Okla Northeastern o_o New m ‘Ember Rann

Ford Triumphs At Fort Wayne Open Golf Event

Doug Ford won $2,400 and a 270 total to capture top prize at the Fort Wayne Open held at Elks Country Club. Mike Souchak fired a 62 to dominate the round and finished tied for second, matching a course record with a 273 total final score.

Fort Wayne Ind Doug Ford Mike Souchek Ford Chak Durham N.C Souchak The Elks Country Club Cary Middlecoff

Blowout Trot Before Big Race Sparks Training Talk

A brisk blowout trot session the day before the big race has trainers and fans debating pacing. Jockeys and horse owners monitor tempo, condition, and potential race-day strategy.

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