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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1958

Page

9

Nease Leads City Pin League Scores With 579 High

The City League opened with Fairmont Foods toppling Lawton Funeral Home as Cecil Himes paced Fairmont with an 8 and Carless Tubbs added 311 for Fairmont. Leo Nease posted a 219 379 for the losers while Sevens-place Security Bank moved within a point of first place with a four point sweep.

Sooner Lane Maples Fairmont Foods Lawton Funeral Home Cecil Himes Carless Tubbs Fairmont Leo Nease Hegle Foodliter Diz Barnett Dan Richardson Bot Parkinson Coca - Cola Sninkey Lawton Funeral Lloyd Smith Smokey's Ken- Tell Black Coca-Cola Page GMAC Farris John Wood Don Boone Alfred Calderone Wosdal Bill Davenport Church League Action First Baptist No. 2 First Baptist No. 1 Burl Cagle Clyde Hines First Baptist Dave Cagle Bill Greenwood Blessed Sacrament St. John’s Lutheran John Bertram Frank Varline Lisd Bob Schulz Chuck Alvega Lutherans Centenary Methodist Central Bapkist Bill Brady Don Chalk Bill Easley al Kocra Central Baptist First Methodist St. Andrews Episcopal Levi Beavers Pete Starnes Curtis Pennington Wilbur Loud Bob Bohan St. Andrews

MacKay Returns Home To Enter Indoor Championships

MacKay, rising American tennis star from Caxton Ohio, will be in New York by February 15 to reinforce the U S squad at the National Indoor championships after being ordered home by the U S Lawn Tennis Association. He had planned to travel from Australia through Europe and Asia competing in events.

Sydney Young Berry MacKay America York U.S Caxton Oho U.S. Lawn Tennis Assn Australia Europe Manila

Where Is He Bill Carrigan Famed Red Sox Catcher and Manager

Bill Carrigan once guided the Boston Red Sox to world titles in 1915 and 1916 with star George Herman Ruth as a underutilized outfielder and pitcher. He left in 1916 and briefly managed again from 1927 to 1929 before retiring. Now 74, he presides over a Lewiston Maine bank in his hometown.

Bill Rough) Carrigan Bill Carrigan Boston Red Sox George Herman Ruth Carrigan Red Sox Lewiston

Heavyweight Bout Set For March 17 Between Machen Folley

Edie Machen of Redding California and Zora Folley of Chandler Arizona, ranked Nos. 1 and 2, signed for a 12 round non televised bout at Cow Palace San Francisco on March 17 to decide a heavyweight title challenger if Floyd Patterson refuses a showdown. NBA action and independent promotion were discussed as possible paths to a title match.

San Francisco Edie Machen Zora Folley National Boxing Assn Floyd Patterson Machen Redding Calif Folley Chandler Ariz Cow Palace NBA Fred Saddy Sid Flaherty

Big Beaver Captured in Bonny Gle Area Becomes Local Feat

Wendell G Shaw of Parl uml Mio dis reports a six pound beaver trapped on a trail near Standish Maine. The animal measured about 11 inches long and 4 inches around. Shaw estimates the beaver could fetch up to 30 dollars. Chief game warden Elmer Ingrahams calls it probably not a record but a big beaver.

Wendell G. Shaw Parl Uml Miiao Bonny Standish Maing Shaw Elmer Ingrahams

Dodgers Clash Over Coliseum's 250-Foot Left Field

New York and Los Angeles batterymen clash over the Coliseum layout with a 250 foot left field line and 40 foot wall as pitchers and coaches debate its effect on homers. Frick notes long shots may still reach center field while players from Foxx to Feller weigh in on the innovation.

New York Los Angeles Hoy Carapanella Los Angeles Coliseum Cincitali Crosley Philadelphia Dodgers Campanella Ford Frick Ecase Philly Cincinnati Frick Babe Ruth Dodger Coliseum Crosley Field Connie Mack Stadium Johnny Antonelli San Francisco Jefly Aree Giants Polo Ground Bob Friend Fittsburgh Pirates Phils Robin Roberts Jim Sonslanty Bob Feller Cleveland Walter O'Malley Hurlers

Canadiens Lead NHL Scoring Race Despite injuries

Montreal's Dickie Moore and Bernie Geoffrion each collect five points in three games to extend their league lead while Henri Richard, sidelined by injury, adds three points to stay runner up. Geoffrion has 49, Moore 56, with Richart at 52 and Gordie Howe tied for fourth at 45. The list includes Henry, Beliveau, Slasluk, and Delvecchio among others.

Montreal Montreal Canadiens National Hockey League Dickie Moore Bernie “Boom Boom Geoffrion Henri “Pocket Rocket Richart Maore Moore Moore Little Rocket Camille Henry New York Rangers Gordie Howe Detroit Red Wings Bronco Horvath Boston Bruins Monten Richard Howe Detroit Horvath Boston

McFarland Signs Kaycee Contract Ahead of Spring Training

Lawton pitcher Don McFarland will attend a two week A's sponsored clinic in Haines City Florida before spring training. The right hander, who posted a 3-5 record last season, will join Albany North Carolina in Class A Eastern League training with the A's top farm clubs at Pensacola. His salary was raised to 3900 per month.

Don McFarland Lawton Haines City Fla Famsas City Ahletic School A's Sinfé Harry Kraft McFarland Abilene Crowley McEarland Albany, N. C Pensacola

Basilio Named Finest Athlete In Pro Circles

Carmen Basilio, honored as Pro Athlete of the Year, edges Lew Burdette and Ted Williams in a nationwide voting panel. He plans a Chicago March 25 return bout with Sugar Ray Robinson and resumes training in Miami Beach after a quail hunting trip. Basilio vows a more decisive victory next fight and hints at what he learned from Robinson.

Basilio Rochester N.Y Carmen Basilio S. Rae Hickok Nis Miami Beach Sugar Ray Robinson Chicago Sugar Ray Milwaukee Lew Burdette Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Burdette Williams Dick Mayer Stan Musial St. Louis Cardinals Jimmy Brown Cleveland Browns Willie Hartackle Tobin Rose Detroit Lions Sam Hanks Bob Pettit St. Louis 'Hawks Waynesboro Carmen Robinson

Harvistot Leads Tijuana Open After Fourth Subpar Round

In brief sports notes Harvisot from Holland and NiJuana struggled through a fourth straight subpar round but still claimed the 15 000 Tijuana Open with a seven hole total of 230. The field featured tight finishes as golfers battled the course on the Mexican coast.

New Orlpans Paochus Art Falr Grounds

East Is Favored In Pro Classic All Star Game

East favored to topple West in annual NBA All Star Game at St. Louis Arena. West coach Alex Hannum faces rival Red Auerbach as starting lineups feature Bill Russell for the East and Bill Sharman Bob Cousy for Boston. Starters combine high scoring averages while injuries threaten Clif Hagan.

West Louis St. Louis Arena Alex Han- Wum Red Auerbach Boston Auerbach Boston Celtics Bill Russell NBA Russell Hannum Larry Foust Minneapolis Foust Bob Cousy Bill Sharman Willie Naulls New York Dolph Schayes Syracuse Waest Bob Pettit Slatee Martin St. Louis Hawks Maurice Stokes Cincinnati Dick Garmaley George Yardley Detroit Sehayes Sharman Yardley Pettit Clif Hagan St Louis Hagan Perhaps Hagan Joels Twyman Dick McGuire Gene Shue Paul Arizin Neil Johnston Philadelphia Ken Sears Richie Guevin Larry Costella Syrause

Harrison Wins Open At Tijuana With Subpar Golf

Dutch Harrison claimed the $2,000 top money at the 100 Tijuana Open by playing solid under par rounds of 69 69 69 69 on the par 72 Tijuana Country Club course. The 47-year-old veteran finished well ahead of rivals as younger players posted higher scores. Harrison has earned about $156,000 in his career, ranking ninth on golf's all-time money list.

Tljuana Mexico California Panama Dutch Harrison Phoenix Harrison Tijuana Country Club Dutch J. C. Geasie Knoxville Tenn Fred Hatwkins el Paso Tex

Campanella Talks Dodgers Park and League Clarity

Roy Campanella voiced thoughts on the Los Angeles Coliseum as a likely strong pitchers park and touched on which NL cities need sorting. He suggested Cincinnati and Philadelphia before pausing to reflect on the league lineup and his need to straighten out the details.

New York Roy Campanella Dodgers Los Angeles Ball Park Coliseum Cincinnati Philadelphia Roy

Akins vs DeMarco Rematch Promises Explosive Welterweight Show

Virgil Akins and Tony DeMarco square off tonight in a 15 round rematch for Massachusetts welterweight honors. Both fighters predict victory as Akins defends his title shot prospects amid boxing authority ties and expected large crowd, following a dramatic first encounter.

Boston Virgil Akins Ihough Tony DeMarco DeBlarco DeMarco Akins Massachusetts

Exams Set Today For Ranger Post Hire In Comanche County

Job interviews for the district ranger post vacated by L. E. Crawford were conducted today in the county courthouse district courtroom. Applicants took written and oral exams starting at 2 30 p.m. to fill the vacancy. Candidates must be 23 to 40, with a high school level education and wildlife field experience.

Comanche County Gimme L. E. Crawford County Court House Crawford

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