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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1973

Page

9

Raiders Rally Past Quebec in Key WHA Clash

New York Raiders defeated Quebec 5 4 to seize undisputed third in the East as 10 304 fans watched their biggest home win of the season. Wayne Rivers and Ron Ward scored late in the second and Gene Peacosh netted the winner in the final period.

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Bean Ball War Looms With AL DH Rule Debate

Cubs star Ron Santo predicts a nasty beanball war as the American League adopts the designated hitter rule in 1973. The rule allows a designated hitter for the pitcher while the NL resists. Players from both leagues weigh in with cautious, hedged opinions amid the golf classic discussions.

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City Boxers Win Four Titles at Comanche Tournament

Four Lawton Boxing Club athletes captured championships at the Comanche tournament last weekend. Buster Porter won a junior specialist decision over Schwinn Avants of Yukon, Porter at 90 pounds and Avants at 87. Leonard Brewer, 80 pounds, earned his 14th straight senior specialist decision against David Sanders of Wichita Falls. Howard Johnson, 19, defeated Otis Rich of Ardmore in a high school bout. Earl McFadden, 165, beat Harold Lawrence of Mesquite in open division. Emmitt Carter, 156, and Frank Newton, 112, were disqualified on mouthpiece violations and Don Brewer, 110, lost to Mike Britton of Wichita Falls. Lawton boxers head to Walters tourney, then host an invitational Feb 15 to 17.

Lawton Boxing Club Buster Porter Schwinn Avants Yukon Porter Avants Leonard Brewer David Sanders Wichita Falls Howard Johnson Otis Rich Ardmore Earl McFadden Harold Lawrence Mesquite

Rookie Keys Net Triumph Over Conquistadors

Nets guard Brian Taylor starred with 32 points nine rebounds and nine assists in a 104 102 ABA win over the San Diego Conquistadors. The game featured a late scare as Ollie Taylor hit two three pointers to pull within one before Red Robbins sealed the victory. Other ABA results included Carolina over Kentucky 104 99 Denver 104 99 beat Memphis and Indiana 113 86 over Utah. An off court note said Mark Einstein led a group aiming to move the Dallas Chaparrals to New Jersey after this season with ABA owners’ approval sought at the Salt Lake City board meeting.

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Tigers Extend McValley Ske in Tulsa

Memphis State Tigers win 14th straight with a 79-64 victory over Bradley in Tulsa. Larry Finch and Larry Kenan score 36 as No. 17 Tigers push seventh conference win. Tulsa then edges Drake 95-94 led by Willie Biles and Sammy High.

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Clarke nets 100th NHL goal in Flyers 2-2 tie with Bruins

Flyers captain Bobby Clarke, age 23, scored his 100th NHL goal to help Philadelphia tie Boston 2-2 and stay second in the West. Clarke’s tally came late on rebounds by Bill Barber and Bill Flett, as Montreal and New York clipped through scores elsewhere in the league.

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