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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1958

Page

6

Dodgers High On Wild Rookie Pitcher and Prospects

Dodgers eye a slate of young players led by pitcher Stan Williams and infielder Dick Gray as potential major league rookies. Gray, 26, posted a strong season with St Paul and earned an A L All-Star nod. Williams, 64, is a power righty with a 18 win season at St Paul and high strikeout totals. The club will review Cay returning players Don Demeter Joe Pignalano Jim Gentile Norm Larker Bob Lillis and others along with several up and comers including George Anderson Larry Sherry Bill Harris Rod Miller as possible majors.

Joe Rever NEW York Dick Gray Stan Williams Los Angeles Tnday Dodgers Gray Shawnee Newport News Williams St. Paul Don Demeter Joe Pignalano Jim Gentile Norm Larker Bob Lillis Rene Valdex Frei Kipp George Anderson Larry Sherry Bill Flarris Rod Miller

Wilt Chamberlain Robertson Duel Weighs NCAA Fate

Wilt Chamberlain and Oscar Robertson lead a star studded scoring duel as West Virginia eyes NCAA berth amid conference races across the nation. Cincinnati’s Robertson tops scoring at 32.1 and Chamberlain right behind as margins tighten for March playoff spots.

Robertson Edges Wilt In College Scoring Race

Oscar Robertson of Curcmadti holds a slim lead over Wilt Chamberlain of Kansas in the race for major college basketball scoring honors. Robertson averages 32.43 points per game from 64 points, while Chamberlain posts a 24.2 average over 12 games, according to National Collegiate Service Bureau statistics.

Don Whils Associated Press West Virginia Wilt Chamberlain National Collegiate Athletic Assa Oscar Robertson Curcmadti Witt Chamberlain Kansas Robertson National Collegiate Service Buerraw Today Tee Ryn Marcia

College Hoops Scores From A Wide Range Of Matchups

A dense recap lists scores across many games with numerous teams. Notable results include Manhattan 69 over Villanova 41, Kentucky 77 over Tennessee 61, Georgia Tech 61 over W. Virginia 60, and Louisville 95 over George Washington 67. Several overtimes appear, with Bucknell 71 over St. Francis 74 and Saint Joseph’s 93 over Drexel 84. Multiple college squads across conferences posted varied outcomes.

ST Temps Gessshure Crmisius Holy Cross Cecaek Princetown Tenn Nairis Army FA Ruuzain Byinewen Manhattan Villanova Mt. St. May Geurselawn Muhienbers S. Joseph’s Dreset Ty Cenageticuc Vermont Fosten College Ston Hall Trosilence Beginn Banaventure St. Frans Rhy Lalaxette Bucknell Bi Frans Geneva Kennucky Tennessee South Carolina Clemson Citadel Georgia Tech Vanderbilt George Washington Richmond Louisville Game &T Flahama Aupurm Duss the Winium & Man Morris Harvey &S McNerre Fa. Tech

Moss Wins Argentine Grand Prix At Buenos Aires

Stirling Moss of Great Britain won the sixth Argentine Grand Prix in Buenos Aires, gaining eight world championship points. Luigi Musso finished second in a Ferrari, with Mike Hawthorn third, and Juan Manuel Fangio placed fourth in a Maserati. Moss clocked 2:19:53.7 over the 3912.34 meter course.

Buenos Aires Stirling Moss Great Britain Juan Mamurel Fangio Argentina Moss Fangio Naly Luigi Musso Mike Hawthorn

Nielsen Wins Danish Indoor Title in Copenhagen

Kurt Nielsen rallied to defeat Joergen Ulrich and win the Danish Indoor Tennis title in Copenhagen. Nielsen dropped the first two sets before rebounding to take the next three and five set final 6-3.

Harshman Ailing Yet Trade With Sox and Orioles Stands

Amid a dispute over pitcher Harshman’s back, the Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles reached a six player trade last month. Commissioner Ford Frick warned that the deal would fail if Harshman did not go to Baltimore. Both clubs preferred the arrangement and agreed to finalize, with added cash or an extra player as a concession. Frick declared no game between the clubs and noted the matter was settled amicably after a tense exchange.

Cincago Chicago White Sox Baltimore Orioles Jack Marshimian Ford Frick Baltimore Chuck Comisky White Sox Paul Richards Sox Harshman Larry Deby Uonamee Orioles Ray Moore Billy Goodman Tim Fracon Cleveland Richards George Ben- Vel John Mooking Hospital Bri Benneu Frick

Yank Cup Wins aussie net test in five sets

Americans Barry Mackay and Mike Greeny upset Australian pair Doug Reid and John Fraser in four sets to reach the doubles semifinals of the Australian National Tennis Championships. They will face Neale Fraser and Ashley Cooper next as Mal Anderson and Mervyn Rose defeated Trevor Fancutt and Graham Lovett in straight sets.

Sydney Barry Mackay Mike Greeny Doug Reid John Fraser Hiumph Mackayie Dayton Ohio Green Miami Fla Neale Fraser Ashley Cooper Fraser Cooper Atrigu Quist Gedf Brown MacKay Reid Nowe U.S Mal Anderson Mervyn Rose Trevor Fancuit Graham Lovett South Africa

Hawks Keep Narrowing Margin Over Royals in West

The St Louis Hawks built an eight game lead in the Western Division by routing the Cincinnati Royals 108 90. Bob Pettit led the Hawks with 40 points including the decisive basket in the 105 103 win over Detroit Saturday. Clyde Lovellette led Cincinnati with 26 points as Cliff Hagan missed both weekend games with an injury. The Celtics edged the Warriors 114 113 while Syracuse beat New York 112 108. Minneapolis beat Detroit 118 111 as Yarkley fouled out late.

St. Louis Hawks National Basketball Assn Cinginnati Royals Hawks Royals Cincinnati St. Louis Boston Celtics Philadelphia Warriors Syrause Nationals New York Knickerbockers Minneapolis Lakers Detroit Pistons Bob Pettit Pettit Ilawks Detroit Leftem Pellit Clyde Lavellaire Cliff Hagan Jhree Minneapolis Celtics Philadelphia Warriors Boston Frank Ramsey Bol Cousy Bill Sharman Cousy Sharman Ramsey Neil Johnston Jed Syracuse Knicks Nats Dolph Schayes Syracse Ken Sears New York Rod Hundley Johnny Kundla Lakers Pistons George Yarkley Yardley Phil Jordan Dick Garmaker

County Meet Heads Local Cage Agenda

The Comanche county journey begins Tuesday at Cameron's house as Cameron's Aggies face Jay semester exams. Lawton has one game on tap, while the Wolverines travel to Duncan for a Boomer Conference clash with the Demons. Duncan sits 2-1 in third place as Coach Ted Owens' Aggies seek to extend an 11 game win streak.

Comanche County Cameron Aggies Lawton Wolverines Duncan Demons Ted Owens

Comanche County Tourney Prep and Local High School Games

The county tournament opens with Comanche and Fort Sill Indian School entered to vie for a title at 6 30 pm while Douglas and Fort Sill meet in a 7 30 pm pairing in the first round. St Marys Eagles beat Anadarko St Patricks and earn a 5th win in the Southwest Catholic Conference as guard Bon Martin scores 25. Junior high action features Tomlingom hosting Chickasha in a Dumbor Boomer clash and Ardmore visiting Central Friday.

Murray Douglass Fort Silk Indian School Sterling Douglas Geronimo Indiahoma Cache Maples Izigit Ourney Fletcher Cache Girls Ardmore Cougars St Mary's Martin R Waile Brait Wade Davis Wade Wood Culker Wood Rureh Teavis Chandler Bel'eret Robrosey A Karinget Branley Totad

Action Light In State Loop Falls to Midterms

Oklahoma Collegiate Conference teams pause league play for exams. When action resumes next week they aim to topple Southwestern State, which sits 6-0 atop the standings. Bulldogs won road games against Eastern State and Oklahoma Baptist last week as Canterenen Sensi, Low Southwestern, and others chase spots.

Oklahoma Southwestern State Bulldogs Nath Eastern State Oklahoma Baptist Canterenen Sensi Southwestern Cement State Panhandle FT Langston

Semester Exams Hit State Quints on Road Schedule

Oklahoma schools enter a quiet week as exams reduce basketball activity. Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City/ Tulsa travel to Arkansas, Wyoming, Denver, Texas, and Missouri Valley foes. Oklahoma State resumes after a 5212 win over Wichita, while Oklahoma loses two Big Eight games and Tulsa drops to Wichita. City team goes 1–1 on western swing.

Associated Press Oklahoma Oklahoma State Oklahoma City Tulsa Arkansas Fayetteville Wyoming Denver Regis University Houston Texas Denton Cowboys Wichita Nebraska Kansas State Dayton Canisius

Tijuana Open Leads With Goosic Leonard in Front

In the final round of the $15,000 Tijuana Open, J C Goosic from Knoxville and Stan Leonard of Canada led with 208 after rounds of 72 69 67 and 68 70 70 respectively. Fred Hawkins of El Paso and Bob Rosburg of Napa trailed by one stroke.

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Basketball Coach Ward Lambert Dies at Purdue

Ward Piggy Lambert, 69, famed Purdue basketball coach, died this morning in Lafayette Indiana after a long illness. Lambert retired from Purdue in 1946 to lead the National Basketball Association as commissioner. He later coached Purdue freshman basketball and worked as a chemist at a local lab.

Lafayette Ind Ward (Piggy) Lambert Purdue University Lambert Purdue National Basketball Assn

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