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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1957

Page

19

Tebbetts Sees Reds as Co Favorites For Pennant

In his third manager’s view, Birdie Tebbetts of Cincinnati stresses improved pitching led by Joe Nuxhall Jeffcoat and Klippstein, plus young arms Acker Gries and Lawrence. He praises hitters including Musial, Wally Post, Frank Robinson and Gus Bell, notes a stronger bench and aims to balance offense with defense in spring training.

Hershel Freeman Russ Moyer Mlusciewski Big Lu Sue Fellows Wally Post Frant Robinson Gus Bell Ed Bailey Temple Bailey Burgess Johnny Mize George Crowe Bo Thurman Art Sehali Fred Baleena Alex Grammas Don Husk

Do-Or-Die Baseball Meeting In Lawton Tonight

In Lawton the Do-Or-Die meeting will be held in the Civic room of the Security Park building tonight at 8 p m to decide the future of professional baseball. Bill Williams, president of the local Class D Sooner State league entry, urges fans to attend to sustain pro ball in Lawton as a pledge drive funds efforts.

Security Park Lawton Bill Williams Williams

Rockets Seek Return to McAlester in Sooner State League

McAlester baseball club, after relinquishing its franchise, hopes to rejoin the Sooner State League. A group of boosters backs the bid if Greenville Texas declines. Williams says a meeting will reveal plans, with possible relocation from Lawton if needed. the entry is run by Williams, Warkutin, and Currell.

Mcalester McAlester Baseball Club Reperts Greenville Tex Shawnee

Former Aggie Will Aid Royal Staff at Texas

AT STIN Tex Jan 22 University of Texas Athletic Director Dana S N Bible today announced a former Stanford tackle at Texas A and M and West Point has been added to the coaching staff He is Charles Shiva formerly an assistant at M State and will direct defensive units His hire completes Royals staff with Shiva likely to coach the defense and previously played for State in 1952 and 1953 at Edmonton in the Canadian pro league CHI SIGN TWO Chicago White Sox report 12 players under contract for 1957 including Bob Powell and Les Mess

Atstin Tex University of Tes Dana SN Bible Today Texas A.ood Charles Shira M State Darrell Royal Shiva Royal Roy- State Edmonton Chison Chicago Chicago White Sox Bob Powell Les Mess

Cyclone Coach Forming Four Man Football Staff

Iowa State selects a four man football coaching staff with Struct member Arch Steel set to remain in his post and Jim Moores beginning an effort to improve the Cyclones. Di Francesca’s former quarterback duties are noted with change. A report ties Jim Fawkinberry to the possibility as a new assistant. Boston University faces inquiries about Steve Sinko for head coach.

Ames Towalaw Jim Moores Heal Iowa State Tori Cyclones Arch Steel Fresh Town State Vince di Francesca Diancesca Re Jim Fawkinberry Southeastern Louisiana

Mcdonalds Humble Tribute At Wedding Ceremony

Sheridan praised the couple's humility as friends and family gathered for the wedding. Tommy, smiling finally, kissed the bride after the ceremony while Tracy Sylvester led the church choir in carols and closed with The Lord's Prayer.

Sheridan Tommy Son Tracy Sylvester

Sill Boxers Face Polk Team Here In Saturday Duel

George Simmonds Fort Sill boxing team tunes up before the Southern Oklahoma Golden Gloves tourney with Fort Polk miltmen Saturday night. In a crowded card at Hovercurt gym last night Walter Trby led with the only knockout in 10 bouts as 300 spectators watched To by win the 12-pound title and other champions were crowned in a lively set of matches.

Sxt George Simmonds Fort Sill Fort Polk Miltmen AW Balfalozen Post Port Sill Hovercurt Musculer Walter Trby Toby Vernon Winston Cold Sill Winston Martin Harman Southpaw Cordell Ud Rudy Bernier Jett Ted Marquez Nice Fourth Army Dillard Jackson Johm Tacves Charlie Prater Sames Frank Gaines Clarence Rusell Howard Fields Dick Aubin Bith Ordnance Bn Aubin Edward Dubeil Fields

Georgia Solon Drafts Bill Banning Interracial Athletics

Georgia state senator Leon Butts Jr introduced a bill banning racial athletic contests and dancing and social functions involving white and Negro players. The measure targets professional baseball in the South Atlantic League, citing attendance concerns and racial tensions in Columbus, Macon, and surrounding areas.

Butts Georgia

Duncan Nips LHS In 42 39 Victory At Prit Greer

Duncan pulled ahead in the first quarter and held the lead at 42 to 39 as LHS rallied through the game. Abtschlager and Greer contributed key points while Duncan's defense, led by Wilson and Wag, kept Lawton under pressure and limited top-scorer Wise.

Abtschlager LHS Prit Greer Duncan Lawton Wilson Wag Wise Mitsuhiager E Bradford Poeltan Navin Duncan Reonnra Jesan Steven Wae Frachen Wayselink Greer Martin Votals Qeak Tewton Awe

Thunderbird Invitational Opens With Star Field In Palm Springs

Forty top professional golfers, including 1956 winner Jimmy Demaret who returns after a virus sidelined him, gathered in Palm Springs for the Thunderbird Invitational. Also present are 1937 champions Eg Furgol, Jay Tierbert, and Doug Ford, fresh from recent tour successes as the 72 hole event starts tomorrow.

Palm Springs Calil Jimmy Demaret Eg Furgol Jay Tierbert Doug Ford

Former OU Star Hendricks Dies of Leukemia

Oklahoma City report notes Bennie Hendricks former University of Oklahoma back from the 1920s died Tuesday night of leukemia at University Hospital. He passed away at 4 50 p m after battling illness. Hendricks was a noted OU football star in Bennie Owens era.

Oklahoma City Flennie) Drendsicks State University of Oklahoma Bennie Owens Hendricks University Hospital

Ardmore Quint Beats Douglass In 73 34 Result

Ardmore Douglass quintet, without top scorer Joe Buller, trailed 17 1 early but surged to a 73 34 win. Donald Smith led Ardmore with 28 points on 10 field goals and eight free throws, while Eadie West topped the losers with 19. Bradford note: former Phillies pitcher Pete Betan dies at home after 1921 23 career.

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Buick Ad Emphasizes Word of Mouth Praise

Advertising promotes Buick through customer recommendations and buzz around a new model described as popular and hot. The copy urges readers to inspect the car today and highlights word of mouth as a key sales driver.

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