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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1956
Page
6
Milwaukee’s Bob Buhl shut down the Dodgers for the seventh time in as many starts, finishing Brooklyn’s bid to narrow Milwaukee’s first place lead. Dodgers players and Del Rice offered views on Buhl’s luck and confidence, while Dodgers manager Walter Alston noted his refined repertoire and changeup.
The Lawton Braves edged Shawnee 5 4 to protect their two‑game percentage lead over Ardmore in the Sooner State league. Letty Lampe won his first pro decision, pitching seven strong for Lawton as Dan Stenlec, Ken Hansen and others contributed key hits. Ardmore, Ponca City, and Seminole also won, with notable homers by Gene Oliver and Mike Mazzamorra pacing their teams.
Bob Buhl adjusted his pitching last winter or spring and now holds 16 wins this season. He beat Brooklyn for the seventh time this year, paving Milwaukee’s three game NL lead over the Dodgers. Milwaukee also widened its margin to four games over Cincinnati after a doubleheader split with Philadelphia.
The recap spans multiple games with key moments including Mantle and Ruth era comparisons, Giants and Yankees standings tests, and mixed results for Cubs, Dodgers, and Phillies. Notable performances include Bob Friend’s 15th win, Amoros and Aaron homers, and Haddix six hits in a nightcap win as teams jockey in contention.
A 59 year old Albuquerque salesman George Hale won the twenty second annual tri state senior golf tournament in Amarillo yesterday. Hale defeated J R Brown 53 Amarillo two and one.
A large group reports for Cameron A&M College pre season drills under Coach Leroy Montgomery. Only holdover is Rusty Romines as the 10 returning regulars graduated. Returning lettermen include Krider Ro yoines Bean Lamberth and Landrum. Notable prospects include Bill Short from Ardmore and others from Lindsay Cush ing Wewoka and Lawton area.
A long list of players and locations highlights Texas high school football and related prep sports. Names including Eddie Galvan Loraine To aim Lamberth and Jim Landrum appear beside towns such as Clarendon Amarillo and Lawton. The piece also notes weekend fights Havana Hollywood boxing notes with scores and venues in multiple cities.
Baltimore Cal 37 defeats Pittsburgh 16 as Green Bay 77 tops New York Grante Chicago Cards 20. Detroit Lions lose 17 to San Frantic seers 2 while Washington Reel skins edge none in a confusing slate.
Mrs Earl Tone Brown the new American record holder in shot put and discus predicts a 60 foot shot throw within a year or two. She set an American mark of 46 915 in Olympic Trials and, at 226 pounds, is a mother of a month old son. She hints Parry OBrien may coach her. The article notes other top competitors and lists the team selections for Olympic events.
Oklahoma A&M opens three week practice Thursday under coach Cliff Speegle with about 50 players. Key losses from graduation leave the team young and inexperienced but talent in the backfield offers hope for the Sept. 22 opener against Kansas State in Manhattan. Sophomores Bill Borum Johnny Allen Lan Wagner and Royce McQueen vie for quarterback duties as Speegle plans two alternating squads and an open photography day with press.
The San Francisco 49ers defeated Washington 20 in an NFL exhibition. Joe Perry sparked the attack with 14 points via two field goals a TD and two conversions. Eddie Le Baron and Al Doron were hurt for Washington leaving rookie Don Bailey to direct the offense. Other results: Chicago Cardinals 20 Lions 17 Packers 17 Giants 12 Colts 37 Steelers 16. Ollie Matson and Bart Starr stood out late for their teams. Lenny Moore scored twice for Baltimore.
Ft. Bliss Texas edged Montana Base New Mexico 9 to 2 for the 4th Army softball title Saturday night. The Ft. Hond Texas women’s team defeated Ft. Sill 130 to 5 to claim the women's crown.
Six golfers shared honors in a blind bogey event at the Municipal course Sunday with 46 entrants. Tony Coursey, Leon Pipes, Charley Dietz, Stanley Patterson, Ray Norton and Zeke Horne posted 80s. Wayne Pierce, Muny course assistant pro, will run a teen tournament for youths under 16 later this week with a nine hole qualifier Wednesday and match play Thursday through Friday. Clubs and balls will be provided. no green fees for the event.
GALVESTON TEX Doctors reported famed woman athlete Babe Zaharias has lost some ground in her battle with cancer. Her husband George said they are hoping she will survive and come out of it. The doctor stated she had lost ground due to difficulty taking nourishment but remains cheerful, alert, and free from pain.
Sill Nine edged Fort Chaffee 2 to 1 to claim its 12th exhibition win in 13 starts. Sill’s Charlie Keller doubled and Tom Falk scored on a two-base error. Mel Chaplin pitched a three-hitter to earn the win with Borland and Carpenter also noted.
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