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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1957

Page

13

Tokech Hits 576 For High Series In Major League

Tokech tops all bowlers with 225 201 576 in Major League action at Sooner Lanes. Rod Pope adds 510 while several teams split points, including Dantes and Joe Ford Insurance. Civic League set to start Sept 4 with multiple local clubs represented and openings for new members.

Tokech Sooner Joe Tokech Joe Rod Pope Jean Chuck Covington Bill Despard Dantes Haliday Bar Woodall Don Anderson Lessos Lupi Champlin Claire Schroeder Ray Hatchetta Lefiy Schmidt Ter Sexton Aviators Murphys Duncans Roy Duncan Johnson Baxter Bill Boydston Bessons Gene Stovall Civic League Ans Claude Hopkins Bill Bonnell Oliver Townsend Northwest Kiwanis Lions Optimist Jaycees Air Force Reserve VFW Fort Silk Legion 700Th Ordnance Reserve Knights of Columbus ABC Kiwanis and Elke Club Townsend Dulins Vince

Fishing Good Around State

Oklahoma reservoirs report steady fishing with crappie staging a comeback and black bass and channel catfish active in southern eastern and western lakes. Natural baits remain productive while artificials gain in popularity. worms are available on all fish types as water levels improve across major lakes.

Tulsa Oklahoma Wister Poteau River Grand Allus

Aussies Threaten to Sweep Finals Berths in Doubles Meet

In Brookline Mass Australian tennis teams threaten to monopolize the National Doubles Tournament as quarter finals unfold. The second seeded Ashley Cooper and Neale Fraser face England duo Mike Davies and Bob Wilson while Mal Anderson and Bob Mane meet Ham Richardson and Vic Seixas. Emerson and Mark dispatched Clark and Farum. Mulloy and Patty edged Franks and Green after a tense match. Defending champs Louise Brough and Margaret Du Pont set for women’s semifinal with Mary Hawton and Pat Todd.

Brookline Mass Longwood Cricket Club Ashley Cooper Neale Fraser Down Under England Mike Davies Bob Wilson Roy Emerson Bob Mark Australia Clark Philadelphia David Tfarum Coral Gables Fla Gardnar Mulloy Budge Patty UCLA Myron Franks Mike Green Emerson Mark Oldsters Franks Green Louise Brough Margaret du Pont Mary Hawton Pat Todd la Jolla Calif

One Of A Series Oregon State Coach Expects Crown Again

Oregon State enters the PCC era as the defending champion with coach Tommy Prothro forecasting a tough season. USC UCLA and Washington face penalties that prevent official title contention, leaving Stanford California Washington State and Oregon as likely eligibles. Prothro loses key linemen but welcomes back Joe Francis and Bam Dorm Durden, while USC rebuilds under Don Clark with a T formation and aims to challenge the Beavers.

Jack Stevenson SAN Franciscom Oregon State Tommy Fprathto USC Beavers University of Southern California Tommy USC UCLA Washington Idaho Stanford California Washington State Orega Prothra Al-America John Witte Gerry Laird Fulback Tom Berry Joe Francis Bamnel Durden Nub Beam Berry Souther California Don Clark Trojans Karl Ruble Fiback Roberts Monte Clare Mike Henry Jim Conroy Tom Mauldin Bill Brodie John

Texas Grid Stars Favored In Classic All Star Clash

Texas and Oklahoma prepare for a Winged-T showdown with star backs Glynn Gregory Abi fone Ace Mike McClellan and Larry Dawson leading offenses. Oklahoma counters with Jerry Tillory Bob Bannister and Flavold Boaty in a 6-4-2 defense as both states seek bragging rights and a continued dominance from recent showings.

Page 12 Lone Star State Glynn Gregory Abifone Mike McClellan Stamford Texans Larry Dawson Stinnett Harold Morgan Wichita Falls Coyotes Gregory Abilene Texas Glenn Amerson McClean Morgan Max Mortis Littlefield Oklahoma Rego Jerry Tillory Bob Bannister Altus Walt Motcalfe Oklahoma City Northwest Craig Pauls Valfry Flavold Boaty Lindsay Charles Willingham

De La Torre Leads Milwaukee Open After Round One

Manuel De La Torre of Milwaukee shot a 65 to grab a one stroke lead at the Milwaukee Open. Bo Wininger and Jackie Burke Jr. carded 66s, with Howie Johnson and several others close behind. top money winners and defending champion Sam Snead among the contenders. De La Torre, 31, has earnings near $946 this season plus a pro-am prize, aiming at the $6,000 first prize.

Milwaukee Manuel de la Torre Milwaukee Country Club de la Torre Wisconsin Tripoli Gulf Club Bo Wininger Odessa Tex Jackie Burke Jr Kiamesha Lake N.Y Howie Johnson Houston Don Whitt Alameda Calif San Francisco Bob Rosbing Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W.va Champion Ed Fury Pol St. Andrews Ken Venturi Gene Littles Singing Thills Don Finsterwald Tegeesta Fla Cary Middlecott Dallas Snead Venturi Finsterwald Littler Furgol Middlecott Ros de la Torr Baton Rouge

Braves Lose Ground In Late-Game Blown Lead

Braves shortstop misplayed a throw allowing Brown to score as Healy crossed on a grounder through the shortstop. Brown and Blankenship homered in the eighth, Brown his 118th of the season, as Atlanta plated late runs to end the inning with a surge.

Healy Brown Blankenship Braves

Harris Third in Jaycee Junior Golf Tournament

In Columbus Ohio IM Labron Harris son of Oklahoma State University golf coach posted 76 74 150 to sit third after the second round of the International Jaycee Junior tournament. The Stillwater youth improved from fourth with a 2 over par 74, trailing leader John Kinsek of New York by five and Jack Nicklaus of California by three.

Columbus Ohio Labron Harris Oklahoma State University Stillwater Okla Hartis John Kinsek New York Jack Nicklaus Caleumbus

Williams Leads AL Batting Race With .386 Mark

Ted Williams rescues his batting title bid by going 2 for 4 as Boston shellacks Cleveland 11 3, lifting him past Mickey Mantle who finished with one hit in four tries in the Yankees 14 4 victory over Oakland Mantle still leads in homers 32 to 31 and RBIs 3673. Movements across the league include color TV plans for Oklahoma Notre Dame game and a possible Sugar Ray Robinson Carmen Basilio bout at Yankee Stadium set for Sept 23 plus a Bay Area invitation for Willie Mays to a testimonial dinner.

Ted Williams Mickey Mantle Williams Red Sox Indians Yankees Athletics Mantle New York Carmen Masilio Sugar Ray Robinson Carmen Basilio Yankee Stadium Robinson King Basilio Jim Norris Norris New York State Athletic Commission Sugar San Francisco San Francisco Bay Area Willie Mays New York Giants Bill Nelson Berkeley Calif Mays Oe Nelson Giant Horace Stoneham Ed Brannick

Fort Chaffee, Sill Nine meet in sixth game of season

Fort Chaffee basebill hosts Fort Sill Cannoneers in a sixth game set after Sill Nine won 20-9 last night to pull within 3-2 in the series. Jackie Brandt homered for Chaffee, while John Lehaire Matsack and Don Saalzer connected for the Cannoneers as John Church shut out the locals late.

Fort Smith Ark Fort Chaffee Basebill Fort Sill Cannoneers Cannoneers Sil Chuck Dillard Bill Bright J. C. Sells Jackie Brandt New York Giant Chaffee John Lehaire John Matsack Don Saalzer John Church Enel Sil Fort Charter Ang Ooo Phillias Wierges Cur Chureha Baker Griffith of Innes

Oke City Gains Regional Finals

Oklahoma City advanced to the regional Junior American Legion baseball finals after beating Topeka 17 to 2 behind Tim Allen's 14 strikeouts. Bancroft eliminated Washington, Missouri 6 to 0 as Ken Dyson pitched a no hitter or near no hitter and Danny Menke homered and singled. Tonight’s loser is eliminated and the winner advances to the four region sectional tournaments.

Hobart Oklahoma City American Legion Sooner Bancroft Town Topeka Kan Tim Allen Washington Ken Dyson Danny Menke

Yesterday's Home Runs By the Assimated Press

Baseball brief notes list players like Mavs Saner Grans Aaron Sehnen diensi Braves Simpson Berra Yani DeMacsin Athillis Jensen Hed Sox Br Cardinals. The jumble reflects a mixed, unclear recap of homer totals and team mentions with probable team affiliations and player names.

Saner Grans Aaron Sehnendiensi Braves Simpson Berra Yani DeMacsin Athillis Jensen Hed Sox Cardinals

How They Fare in The Majors Batting and Pitching Leaders

A garbled roster-style summary lists key major league batting and pitching leaders by team and player. Mantle from New York leads runs and home runs in spots. other stars named include Fox, Williams, Sievers, and Musial with various top marks in hits, doubles, triples, and strikeouts across Chicago, Boston, Cleveland, St. Louis, Detroit, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York, with pitchers like Bunning and Wynn cited for decisions and ERA metrics. The fragmentary text notes stolen bases, batting leaders, and pitching totals, reflecting a mid-century all-time table of leaders with many OCR errors.

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Patterson stops Rafemacher in sixth round knockout

Floyd Patterson knocked out Pete Rafemacher in the sixth round for his second defense in Seattle Washington. Anne Richardson from Sacramento California and others from Columbus Ohio Oregon University and Mason City earned semifinal berths in the Women’s National Amateur. Manuel De La Torre shot a 65 to lead by one stroke in the Milwaukee Open first round.

Seattle Wash Floyd Patterson Pete Rafemacher Sacramento Calif Anne Richardson Columbus Ohio Oregon University Germie Jo Kable Jaaime Gunderson Ann Casey Johnstone Mason City Town Milwaukee Manuel de la Torre

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