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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1958

Page

15

England Mourns Death Of Seven Manchester United Stars

England and the world of soccer mourn the seven Manchester United players killed in the Munich air disaster. Two British European Airways Flight from Belgrade caused the team's crash after World Cup quarterfinal play. eight top writers also perished. The Busby Babes era ends in tragedy, with players Colman Byrne Jones Whelan Taylor Ben Pegs and coach Walley among the dead. journalists Jackson Thompson Ledbrooke Davies Rose Swift Glarks Fellows listed among the victims.

London England Manchester United Munich Germany British European Airways Belgrade Red Star of Britain Ald Ray Wood Duncan Edwards Bill Foulkes United Sweden John Camkin London News Chronicle Camking Italy Torina Lilian Camkin Milwaukee Braves Hank Aaron Ed Mathews Warren Spain Lew Burdette New York Yankees Taylor Pees Busby Aston Villa Edward Colman Roy Byrne Mark Jones William Whelan Tommy Taylor Geoffrey Ben David Pegs Tom Jackson Erin Thompson Archie Ledbrooke H. D. Davies Henry Rose Frank Swift A. Glarks

Colts sign two former college backs from Miami and Thiel

Jackie Simpson and Bob Bailey, both from Miami Florida and Thiel College, have mailed signed 1958 contracts to the Baltimore Colts. They were among the Colts' selections in the 1957 NFL draft.

Colis Baltimore Miami Fla Jackie Simpson Bob Bailey Thiel Pa Baltimore Colts Colts

Owls Face Sterling Semifinals In Elgin Cage Meet

Elgin Invitational narrows to eight with finals set for tonight. Sterling battles Elgin at 6 45 p.m. Apache meets Rush Springs at 9 19 p.m. Sterling trails Terral at halftime then rallies for 38 37 third period lead. Jimmy Wright tops Sterling with 19 points and Neil Williams 15.

Tom Stanrock Slvi Syaris Weiler ELGIN Sterling Apache Rush Springs Warriors Terral Sickles Central Friend Cyril Neil Williams Tigers Indians Lifle Willams Jimmy Wright Williams Miuch Larry Faulkner Jackie Reynolds Pirates Meroy Heavers Tee Reynolds

Central Girls fall to Sickles as lead slips in second half

The THSULYS scoreboard shows a 47 23 score with Cement 23 and Steeline 82 in a chaotic early frame. Central girls led 9 7 after the first, then Sickles surged to a 26 13 halftime edge, 36 21 after three as Joan Hay scored 20 for the Broncs while Viola McClain Kay Mindeman led Warriors with strong defense and Kayaykla 20 points, Goodman 11.

Friend Viola McClain Kay Mindeman Warriors Dot Kayaykla Nancy Goodman Central Bes Sickles Joan Hay Broncs

Three Fire 64s To Nab Lead On Phoenix Layout

Tucson Arizona report notes Frank Strananan Bill Johnston and Manuel de la Torre sharing a one stroke lead after shooting six under par 64s on El Rin course a flat 6444 yard par 70. Players praise rough greens and driving as pivotal while Jim Riggins tied for second at 63 with John Barnum in a tight field of 43 pros and an amateur.

Tucson Ariz Frank Strananan Bill Johnston Manuel de la Torre el Rin Jim Riggins Anderson S.C John Barnum Grand Rapids Mich Barnum el Rio

Gutowski Aims to Vault 16 Feet at Millrose

Olympian Bob Gutowski, 23, predicted to clear 16 feet in the Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden, after recent indoor training and a prior 15 856 clearance that shattered Warmerdam’s outdoor mark. Coach Chuck Coker calls him a world class athlete who could reach the 16 foot barrier this season.

New York Bob Gutowski Chuck Coker Bob Gutewski Madison Square Garden Bob Richards Richards Dutch Warmerdam Palo Alto Gutowski

Kaycee Adds To Detroit Defenses In Outfield And Catcher

Detroit strengthens its roster with Tulle Small and Frank House added to outfield and catching roles. Harry and A from Denver are also drafted and expected as hot streak hitters and strong reserves to support Tial Smith, the top catcher, Maas could become No 1 pitcher, Tsitouris from the Tigers remains a question due to limited experience. Monday Fred Hutchinson of St. Lonig Cardinals.

Detroit Tulle Small Frank House Harry & A Denver Tial Smith Maas Tsitouris Tigers Fred Hutchinson St. Lonig Cardinals

Southwest Men top league with close wins and high scores

Lupi-Champlin stayed first as Southwest Men beat Ernie Flowers Anna 3 to 1 at Sooner Lanes. Five Lupi players topped 500 with Fraheigh 562 and Schroeder smith 650 leading. Creditors' Adjustment Bureau fell 6 points back as Pepsi-Cola and other teams posted high individual scores across a long night of league play.

Lupi-Champlin Smate Sooner Ernie Flowers Anna Lupi Chuck Fraheigh Gary Kinbunde Clair Schroeder Smith Leroy Schmidt Ray Hatchett Joe Schnieder Omateh Bill Cummins Emily van Hooteheke Joe Jim Gentry Frank Duoser Julius Vince Jim Shaw Sander Pepsi-Cola Sanders Rod Pope Art Corrales Neal Goode Eudie Cowie Charlie Plank Pepsi Bill Brooks Mac McComb Aun Sal Bo Bica IRS McCord Office McCords Ken Kaspereil Cecil Lockwood Bill Altiger Chet Merritt Marc McHarg Bob Greiner Marv Cavender Jim Smith Don Eaton Ranch Motel Jess Roper Burt Silberman Hawkins Ray Carter Garage Bob Bastean Gene Stovall Armand Arias Hankin Baty Bill Altizer Dale Dimler Bill Davenport

Williams Aims To Pay Higher Tax On Red Sox Deal

Ted Williams faces a large tax bite on his 195-baseball salary with the Boston Red Sox. With an estimated $135,000 contract, he would net about $54,660 after federal deductions. The government would collect 8 percent on the first 120,000 and 3,900 on each 35,000 above it, totaling 80,240. Williams plans two weeks of tennis and rest to start the season.

Boston Ted Williams Sam Bostons Red Sox Williams

Shields Dethrones Winston In Best Bout In Sill Tourney

In Fort Sil boxing night two knockouts and three TKOs headline results. Don Shields dethroned Vern Winston in the only bout to go the distance, edging the former champ for the title. Edward Green kayoed Claude Samson in the third, Lemuel Larkey-Lanscaster earned a first round TKO over Gene Renfroe, and Cucovatz stopped Pete Billac Lov in 2:43 of the first after eye gear issues. Winston topped Jim Downs in a prelim, while other winners included Edward Green and Dillard Jackson with Shedd Smith unavailable.

Fort Sil Edward Green Charles Lancaster Don Shields Paul Cucoyatz Lemuel Larkey- Lanscaster All-Army Dick Aubin Charlie Dean Aubin Vern Winston Sillchamp Shields Green Claude Samson Carner Samson Cucovatz Pete Billac Harkey Gene Renfroe Renfroe Winston Jim Downs Dillard Jackson King Shedd Smith

Midget Basketball Results From Yesterday

Readable score notes show Lincoln SD and Garfield players in postgame counts. Details list several players and point totals such as Roosevelt, Dunbar, Wilson, Gartfield, and Swinney. Garbled names suggest a local school league recap with mixed team names and partial game tallies.

Pollard Sporting Goods Brings Bicycle Parts Ammunition

A. L. Pollard Sporting Goods at 430 DB Avenue offers bicycle repairs and supplies along with hunting and fishing licenses. The shop provides bicycle parts, ammunition, and related gear, serving local riders and outdoors enthusiasts.

West Virginia Tops St Johns in Garden Challenge

West Virginia, ranked No. 16, built a 16 point lead and held on for an 87-78 win over St Johns of Brooklyn at Madison Square Garden. Jerry West led with 21 points as balanced scoring eased past a five time comeback by St Johns. Coach Fred Schaus praised the mountaineers in a tough first half.

New York Fred Schaus West Virginia Mountaineers A Os ED Wilks Associated Press St. John's Brooklyn Madison Square Garden Thetation Hely Cross New York University Connecticut Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Western Michigan Kent Mid-America Lite St. Peter's Loyola of Chicago William & Mary Hampden-Sydney Rod Handley Jerry West al Selden St. John Redmen West

Where Is He Dwight Dike Eddleman

Dwight Dike Eddleman rose from Centralia Illinois to Illinois where he won nine varsity letters. He claimed six Big 10 high jump titles and placed second in the 1943 Olympic trials. He later starred in football and basketball, scoring 429 points in 1949, then worked as public relations supervisor for Central Soya in Gibson City Illinois.

Dwight Dike Eddleman Dwight Dike) Eddleman Centralia Midwest Illinois Ilini Dike Eddleman Central Soya Co Gibson City

Manchester United plane crash claims seven lives in Germany

Seven members of the Manchester United entourage were killed in a plane crash near General Bignich Germany. In sports news Frank Stranahan and Bill Johnson lead the Tucson Open first round with six under par. Barbara Melilive and others advance to semis in the Palm Beach Women’s Championship. Ted Williams signs a 1954 contract reported at 145000. Other results include Nassau race winners and Alpine champion from Canada.

Blane Associated Press Bignich Germany Manchester United Saucer Jeans Sight GOL Tucson Aziz Yacitisg Nassau Bahamas Yasl Cancion Mitchell Annapolis Miami Srung

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