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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1957

Page

9

Palmer Wins Tough Memorial Park Event By One Stroke

Arnold Palmer defeats Doug Ford by one stroke at Memorial Park in Houston to win $12,585.33. Ford, Bone, Harris, and Demaret contended in a tight final round. Furgol Lichardus Leonard also earned shares as the event paid $36,000 in prize money.

Houston Tox Arnold Palmer Bato Rouge Austen Owen Latrobe Baltimore Doug Ford Ford Pat- T ™Mer Palmer Jimmy Demaret Gene Bone Louisville Bob Harris Harris Winnetka Boone Demaret Bone Demeret Tun Palmreo Bore Baton Rouge Ed Furgol St. Andrews Babe Lichardus Hillsife N. J Stan Leonard Vancouver B. C Houston Golf Assn

Antitrust Debate on Football and Baseball Business Rulings

The article discusses antitrust implications of a football ruling, comparing football to baseball and basketball. It cites Rep. Celler’s view that football is a business, cites NFL and league contracts, and notes dissenters Harlan Bretman Jr and Felix Frankfurter who argue football and baseball are similar in operations.

Celler NFL Philadelphia Tartlhy United States Supreme Court John Harlan William J. Bretman Jr Felix Frankfurter

Unclear Sports In Brief Mixes Names and Places

Fragmented report lists multiple locations and figures from a sports brief. Mentions Washington Houston Farrmer Naranni Amaicur and few race results alongside mentions of Alamanda Hialeah Bowie Oldsmar and Benson Purse with scattered dollar figures. Unclear structure limits concrete outcomes.

70 Cal Stars In Big Show at California Parade

United Press Sports reports the Green Book ranks states by NL players with Pennsylvania leading in NL output and California leading the big leagues overall. It notes hitters years, two no hitters, Warren Spahn’s 20 win season, and managerial ratings reflecting Stengel and peers amid a lively baseball year.

Cal Stars California New York Pennsylvania Midwest South Phillies Sal Maglie Carl Erskine Warren Snahm Milwaukee Braves Clasey Stengel National League

Forddy Andersons Spartans Near Big Ten Title After Win

Forddy Andersons Michigan State squad moved to the top of the Big Ten with a 78-62 win over Wisconsin, pushing their win streak to nine. Indiana stumbled with an 82-36 loss to Michigan as Ohio State fell at home toMinnesota. Kentucky and Texas Western clinched conference titles, while Houston upset Bradley as St. Louis and Missouri hovered near top spots in major conferences.

Southwest California Pennsylvania New York Hinds Missouri Ohio Michigan Midwest Richie Ashburn Phillies ED Wilks Associated Press Forddy Anderson Bradley Fordday Braves LaSalle Michigan State Spartans Wisconsin Indiana Hoosiers Ohio State East Lansing Illinois Als Kentucky Auburn Wildcats Texas Western New Mexico A&m St. Lot Houston Anderson Forddy Badgers Archie Dees

Columbia Hires New Line Coach

Joseph T. Maras a 41 year old former Duquesne graduate and NFL Steelers lineman for three seasons was named line coach at Columbia University. The Hibbing Minnesota native had served as an assistant coach at Harvard for seven years.

New York Joseph T. Maras Duquesne Pittsburgh Steelers Columbia University Maras Hibbing Minn Harvard

Chiefs join NCAA Field

The NCAA at large bids are accepted by Oklahoma City and Loyola of New Orleans with Kentucky and Texas Western clinching conference titles for automatic berths. NIT has four berths left after Seton Hall and Xavier joins Cincinnati. 17 teams named for NCAA major college field of 23. Small college bracket includes Wheaton and others with at large picks. NAIA to be decided in 22 playoff teams in Kansas City.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Loyola New Orleans Kentucky Texas Western Seton Hall Navier Cincinnati Seattle Memphs State Dayton St. Bonaventure Manhattan Madison Square NCAA Southern Methodist Southwest Miami Ohio Mid - America Idaho State Rocky Mountain Connecticut Southeastern Border Canisius Kansas City Wheaton Mt. St. Mary's Maryland Jackson Mississippi Florida A&m Columbus University of Buffalo St. Mihhael's Beloit Centenary Chapman Calif East Tennessee Kentucky Wesleyan Philander Smith Regis Rider Wartburg Evansville Ind NAIA

Aggies edge Tulsa 44 43 in low scoring college hoops

In Norman Oklahoma edged Nebraska 55 53 as Jerry Hale 11 foot jumper sealed a late win for Texas A&M over Tulsa Hank Iba and Clarence Iba coached rival teams Tulsa and A&M clash as Oklahoma paced by Don Sehwall with 23 points Oklahoma improves to 2 7 in the Big Seven while Nebraska sits at 3 7 Wing ended a tied game with a decisive basket for the Sooners late in the second half

Norman Oklahoma Nebraska Jerry Hale A&m Sam Aggies Tulsa Stillwater Hank Tha Clarence Clester Harrington Secords Don Sehwall Sooners Joe Wing

Spahn Predicts Reds Will Struggle. Cardinals Gaining Strength

Spahn assessed the Reds as one year wonders with strong individual seasons, noting Birdie Tebbetts impact and Ed Bailey and Frank Robinson concerns. He praised the Cardinals for potential power from De Ennis and hoped Sam Jones delivers pitching potential. He targets another 20 win season and cites confidence in his arm and control.

Reds Birdie Tebbetts Babe Ted Kiuszewski Cardinals Clib de Ennis Sam Jones Spahn Letty Freve Aitcher

Clark's 618 Tops Pine League Series

Bill Ewald reports Clark's 618 series led St Andrews Episcopal No 1 to a three point win over First Baptist in the Church League. Clark had 236 in game one as St Andrews totaled 917 in game two, with Soth 517 and Cullen 500 for St Andrews and Greenwood 673 for First Baptist.

Bill Ewald Bill Clark Sooner Paul DeCester Congregational St. Andrews Episcopal Rod Pope Jim Getkin T. Johns Lutheran First Methodist St. Jonas Bob Phelps Centenary Methodist First Presbyterian Charles Lupi Lupi Champlin Peoples Lupi Bill Nightwonger Lautersteins Barnes R. J. Bahan Joe Lank Bob Sath Dick Johnson Coleman von Werder Johnson Montgomery Ward

LHS Opens Regional Opener With Wolverines Opponent

The state association announced regional pairings with Lawton's Wolverines drawing Fl Reng for their opener March 8. Duncan and Norman clash Friday night at 7:30 p.m, while LHS meets El Reno at 4 50 p.m Thursday in the LHS fieldhouse.

State High School Athletic Association Lawton Wolverines Fl Reng Duncan Norman LHS el Reno Chickasha Clinton Altus Anadarko Lawson Ardmore

Delany Joins Field for Bankers Mile at Chicago Relays

Irish sprinter Ron Delany entered the Bankers Mile at the Chicago Daily News Relays on March 16, boosting a strong field. Delany joins a lineup expected to challenge for top honors in the event.

Delany Chicago Chicago Daily News Ron Delany Ireland

Saddler Eyes Comeback After Eye Operation

Flower Fifth Ave Hospital officials express hope that Sandy Saddler may return to boxing after a successful beta retina operation on his right eye. Saddler retired from the ring on January 22 after holding the featherweight title since September 8, 1950. healing will determine if a comeback is possible.

New York Flower Fifth Ave Sandy Saddler Tve

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