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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1964

Page

11

Senator urges tough stance as Finley clash widens

Sen Edward Long urged the American League to enforce its antitrust stance against Charles Finley owner of the Kansas City Athletics as Finley fights league threats to revoke his franchise. Finley seeks a two year lease amid Kansas City political pressure for a longer pact, while Cronin and Giles prepare hearings.

Washington Edward V. Long D-Mo American League Baseball Today Charles C. Finley Kansas City Athletics Finley Kansas City Long Inter Ber Stuart Symington Dmo Symington Cronin Chicago

Cardinals face stalled spring signings as Musial era price talks begin

With spring training opening near, the St. Louis Cardinals have not signed any regulars led by Stan Musial. unsigned are Ernie Broglio Curt Simmons Bob Gibson Tim McCarver and infield stars Bill White Julian Javier Ken Boyer Dick Groat plus outfielders Curt Flood and Charlie James. The club reacquired Carl Warwick from Houston to address the outfield vacancy while a flurry of other players inked contracts with different teams.

Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals Stan Musial Cardinal Cardinals Musial Lew Burdette Ray Sadecki Ron Taylor Ernie Brogle Curt Simmons Bob Gibson Tim McCarver

NCAA Tournament Picture Expands As Selection Nears

The article lists teams contending for at large bids and conference champions for the NCAA tournament with sites in Philadelphia Evanston Dallas and Eugene. It notes the NIT selections and highlights key upsets and standout performances including Providence Kentucky Ohio State and Notre Dame.

Pion Chicago Loyola Villanova Creighton Texas Western Louisville Oregon State Utah State Seattle Kansas City New York Madison Square Garden DePaul Pitt New York University Providence Scranton Temple Middle Atlantic Midwest Far West Western Athletic Big Six Philadelphia Evanston Ill Dallas Eugene Ore Atlantic Coast Raleigh N.C Minneapolis Wichita Kan Corvallis John Thompson Jim Stone Kentucky Vanderbilt Cotton Nash Wildcats Nash Ohio State Gary Bradds Buckeyes Iowa Georia Mississippi State Michigan State Ilinois Indiana Wisconsin Notre Dame St. John’s N.Y Colorado Oklahoma City Kansastate Nebraska Misouri Kansas West Virginia Yracuse Bradley Oklahoma

Fights Last Night In San Francisco And Boston

Eddie Machen knocked out Duke Obedong in San Francisco. Larry Corney outpointed Joe DeNucci in Boston. Both bouts featured local light heavyweights and ended with decision and KO finishes.

San Francisco Eddie Machen Duke Obedong Boston Larry Corney Lowell Hass Joe DeNucci Newon Mass

Clubs Eye Contracts Barring Pilot Rights

Major league clubs weigh policy on players piloting planes after the Hubbs crash. Survey finds Boston Sox with an understanding prohibiting pilots. other clubs review the issue as a rights concern. Few players hold licenses. decisions likely case by case.

Associated Press Chicago Cub Ken Hubbs Boston Red Sox St. Louis Milwaukee Pittsburgh Kansas City Red Sox Tom Gastall Boston University Baltimore Chesapeake Bay Gastall Hubbs Provo Utah Orioles Cubs Bing Devine Cardinal Braves Pirates A’s Pat Friday Los Angeles Dodgers Danny McDevitt Club Buzzie Bavasi McDevitt New York Yankees Johnny Sain Los Angeles Angels Joe Gordon

Bodenhamer resigns as Lawton coach citing pay and pressure

Bodenhamer states his resignation stems from the demanding head coaching post in Lawton and inadequate pay. He notes the job’s pressure from fans remains high whether winning or losing and says the decision rests with the Board of Education.

Board of Education Bodenhamer Lawton

Seven-Up Clinches Tie With 64 60 Win Over Patterson Center

Seven-Up edges Patterson Center 64 60 to secure a share of the YMCA Senior men’s league title with one game left. Coca-Cola dominated Town & Country 88 34 to stay in the chase, holding a 41 record.

YMCA Patterson Center Coca-Cola Town & Country

Emporia State Defeats Oklahoma State In Swimmer Meet

Emporia State won six of 11 events to defeat Oklahoma State 55 to 40 in Stillwater. Wendell Smith led Emporia with wins in the 200 yard and 500 yard freestyle. Oklahoma State won five individual events but Emporia secured both relays the 400 yard medley and 400 yard freestyle to seal the meet.

Stillwater UPI Emporia State Oklahoma State Wendell Smith Emporia

Finley Fires New Threat At AL Brass

Charles O Finley the Kansas City A's owner blasts the American League in a statement blaming senators and league officials for political games He says he may move the team to Dallas Fort Worth Louisville or Oakland and will pursue legal action if justice is not found He has asked for a two year lease and criticizes the league for delaying decisions while the dispute heads to court.

Chicago Charles 0. Finley Kansas City A’s Stuart Symington D.mo Finley Oakland Kansas City Symington Joe Cronin Senate Washington Dallas-Fort Worth Louisville West Coast Los Angeles Billy Cowan Speed Salt Lake City Billy Williams Lou Brock Ellis Burton Cowan Jimmy Stewart John Bocabella

Perkins Grant world junior welter title bout sanctioned

The World Boxing Association sanctioned a Monday bout between Eddie Perkins of Chicago and Bunny Grant of Jamaica for the world junior welterweight title. The match pitted Perkins against Grant for the championship.

Kingston Jamaica World Boxing Association Eddie Perkins Chicago Bunny Grant

City Pin Results From Friday Night League Pages

Readable lanes and individual scores from multiple leagues at Holiday Bow and Thunderbird Lanes. Standings include Holiday Twilight League team totals and high game marks by Doris Botts Gary Nelson Aycock Felton and Herb's Lee Boyd with team notes and trophy mentions.

Holiday Bow Doris Botts Gary Nelson Norge Bennett Soi Miller Hardware Thunderbird Lanes Mi Ind Adrienne Kurzowski Marion Winciond Reto Nixon Ind Nelson McPherson Aycock Felton Aycock

Cubs Face Uncertain 1964 After Hubbs Death

Chicago Cubs manager discusses impact of Ken Hubbs in the 1964 plans. He praises Ernie Banks return prospects, Andre Rodgers, Dick Bertell, Dick Ellsworth, and Larry Jackson while predicting new pitchers Dick Scott and Fred Norman get starts. Santo drives offense as Williams and Brock eye key outfield roles amid a rebuild.

Bob Kennedy Chicago Cubs Mesa, Ariz Ken Hubbs Cubs Hubbs Andre Rodgers Ernie Banks Rodgers Dick Bertell Dick Ellsworth Sandy Koufax Larry Jackson Bob Buhl Paul Teth Glenn Hobbie Cal Koonce Dick Scott Fred Norman Ron Santo Ken Bover

Lions Lead Way In District Play

Douglass stands as Oklahoma Class B’s lone top contender this season in District 19 at Temple. Marlow hosts an eight-team field with Elgin and Velma Alma among favorites. Frederick and Cyril also loom strong in their districts as regional brackets shape the state tourney picture.

Lions Don Luke Elgin Owls Velma-Alma Comets Douglass Oklahoma Temple Waurika Walters Chattanooga Fletcher Warriors Marlow Elgin Outlaws Rush Springs Apa Dean Wild Quint Cache Snyder Tipton Boyd Cyril Cement Ninnekah Pirates Alex Frederick Carnegie Hobart Sayre Mangum

Eagles and Lions Face Road Tests in City Matchups

Eisenhower and Douglass head out as Lawton teams rest. The Eagles visit Snyder after Snyder halted Lawton 69 64 with 31 points from Eddie Messick two weeks earlier. Douglass aims to repeat a 63 44 win over Noble after a late surge and a flawless delay play.

Eisenhower Douglass Lawton Eagles Snyder Lions Noble Eddie Messick

Palmer and Nicklaus Lead Early PGA Money List Start

Arnie Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, top money winners from 1963, begin 1964 strong in the Tucson Open invitational with Nicklaus at 8700 dollars and Palmer at 8050. The early top ten list includes Harney Rodriguez Littler January Rosburg Wall Boros Geiger.

Dunedin Fla Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Palmer PGA Paul Harney Juan Rodriguez Gene Littler Don January Bob Rosburg Art Wall Jr Julius Boros al Geiberger

Also Mentioned on This Page

Senate Antitrust and Monopoly Subcommittee American League Terest Theing Mittee Is Subcommittee Philip A. Hart D-Mich Warren Giles Hart Giles Stan Carl Warwick Houston Colts Jim Beauchamp Chuck Taylor Warwick Colts Beauchamp Tulsa Taylor Bud Daley Stan Williams Tom Metcalf Pete Mikkelsen Gary Bell Sam McDowell Gordon Seyfried Cleveland Don Buford Chicago White Sox Gene Alley Strickland Southord Buck Amyx White Seaiman Jeffrey T&c Tovior Watts Petersan Brown Yeanhovo Giago York Boley Whitaker Patterson Shannon Menetee Stevenson Gates Butler Patterson Ane Sw i Aggie Tankmen House of Bargains AL Brass By Joe Mooshil Tuxedo Rentals Melvin Modine Vee Ida Were Sis Herb Hunt Popular “Rockers Herman Smith Texaco Alley Cats Jean Tenksiey Thunderbird Lones Hi Ind Ocel Breeze Dale Bowman Herb’s Lee Herbs Lee Herb's Cache Rd Lee Bivd Herb Townes Men's Herman Smith Texaco Poovier Furniture Lords Pest Control Dee Dee IE Staadings Guyss la Anes Ind Gomme Gien Cummins Carolyn York Chuck Brother Lath St Grocery 16Th St. Grocery Mth St. Grocery Gillocks Shamrock Ford Drug Van's Relph Relph Deda Plumbing 42 Team No. 5 v — League Hi Ind. Game: Adrienne Kurzowsk Hi Ind Meric Folsom Toystee Breed Okla C Ave Banks Che Comanche Sterling Velma- Alma Elxin King Edward America Seling Cigar Arnie Wichita Falls Okla. City Mr. Novak One Step Beyond Combat Mearshall Dillon Red Sketon Hennessey McHaie Navy Jock Benny Andy Williams Garry Moore Fugitive Steve Allen the Daily Word Casper & Friends of Rovers Fran Kangaroo Ohio City Lucy the McCoys Price Pete and Gladys CBS News Guiding Lions NBC News Ernie Ford Weather Farm News Donna Groucho 9 Ann Sothern Ceylon Stacy Xe The Doctors Devy Lorette Young General Hospital Dad Miss Brooks Superman é-Bowery Boys Mickey Mouse Club Sin 3 Rockie and Friends Four Star Report Huntley Brinkley Home Service 4Th and E Avenue
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