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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1957

Page

13

Dentist Venturi Lead at Thunderbird Invitational Coast Tourney

In Palm Springs California the Thunderbird Invitational opens with Cary Widdicott of Atlantis and pro Ren Sentayt sharing early two under par rounds. Thirty six players hover near the lead as conditions toughen and locals begin to exit after a shaky finish by a rival.

Venturi Palm Springs Cali Cary Widdlecott Tatlas Ren “Sentayt Aia Cra Allie Warner Jammy Demaret James Mike 1 Dick Mayer Dickinson Julius Boros Maxwell George Bayer el Paso Muan Fle Steen Wininger Shelley Mayfield Dave Douglas Ellsworth Vines Jerry Barver Harry Weetman England Sty Leonard Canada Eric Brown Scotland Bowers

Colleges Open War on Pros

Chicago area baseball players including Ernie Binks of the Cubs were told they cannot work out at the University of Chicago fieldhouse. Overcrowding during class hours and a players’ association pact with college coaches to limit contact with major league scouts spurred the move.

Chicago Ernie Binks Chicago Cub Ring Thear Kyle Andersen St. Louis American Assn Callere Baseball Coaches Anslerson Walter Hass Chicago Athletic Drector Aierson Inks Anderson Ted Nice Banks Anerson D A

DeVicenzo Cerda Share Slim Lead In Jamaica Open

In Kingston Jamaica Roberto DeVicenzo and Antonio Cerda shared the early lead at the fifth Jamaica Open after opening rounds of 65 three under par. They top a crowded field as Stan Dudas and Brant also carded 65 to join the co leaders.

DeVicenzo Cerda Jamaica Kingston Roberto DeVicenzo Antonio Cerda Mexico City Stan Dudas Brant

Snead Still Has Hopes Of Elusive Open Title

Slammin Sam Snead, optimistic about finally winning the Open at Inverness, cites his course knowledge and past Inverness dominance. He names Ben Hogan as the man to beat, vows hard practice, and plans a Greensboro Open and Palm Beach Round Robin buildup before the Open.

Snead Oscar Waaley United Press New York Sammy Snead Ben Hogan Toledo Inverness Lime Sara Famans Sam Tom O'Shanter Greenbrier Palm Beach Bail Hogan Ben

Lahar Says Cougars Will Throw More

Houston new football coach tial Lahar pledges more passing from split-T offense after meeting the Cougars. Last season the Colgate veteran guided a 15 pass per game average. Lahar met the team and planned an afternoon session. Clemson coach Carl Wise met with him about joining the staff.

Houston University of Houston Tial Lahar Houston Cougars Colgate Conach Lahar Clemson Carl Wise

Bears Sign End From Tennessee Sugar Bowl Team

The Chicago Bears of the NFL today signed rangy end Kyle Buddy Cruze from the University of Tennessee Sugar Bowl squad. The deal details include a 6 344 contract figure and a 198 sound entry, underscoring the club’s effort to bolster its pass rush and depth.

Chicago Chicago Bears University of Tennessee Kyle Buddy Cruze

Sooner Lanes Tops All-Star Bowling Lead in Head-to-Head

Sooner Lanes captured three points in a key All-Star Classic matchup against Duncan Equipment Co to widen their lead to five points. Bill Boydston led with a 586 series and Vern Barnes added 544 as Ted Taylor led Duncan with 52.

Bile Ewald Stall Sooner Lanes Duncan Equipment Co Duncan Bill Boydston Sooner Vern Barnes Dave Stack Ted Taylor

Hammond Leads In Scoring Race

Hammond Tops scoring race for small colleges as Florinda Par fer Vieira of Quinnipiac moves to third with 251 points in eight games. Ken Hammond of West Virginia remains pace setter at 470 points in 14 games as of January.

New York 1 Florinda Parfer Vieira Quinnipiac College M.G A.A. Services Bureau Hamden Conn Ife Ken Hammond West Virginia Tenck ATO Ald-Broaddus al Sys NS Finriide Bet Force Acad SYSL Barnes Phila Textile Lastosli

Texas and Nederland coaches tapped for 1957 Aggie staff

Minute sports item from College Station notes J T King of Texas and C A Phillips of Nederland High named to assist Texas A M College’s 1957 football coaching staff. King has roots at Kenedy Enid Tulane and Texas A M. Phillips posted a 56-151 record in six years at Nederland.

College Station Tex Texas J. T. King University of Texas C. A. Phillips Nederland High School Texas A&m College King Kenedy Enid Oklo Tulane Texas Alm Phillips Nederland

Musial hailed as greatest by NL leaders at tribute

Stan Musial, 26, received the Humanitarian award from the St. Louis Advisory Board of the American Medical Center. Warren Giles predicted he could be the greatest player of all time, praising his record and character. About 700 attendees paid $25. proceeds go to Denver hospital. Musial hinted at a couple more seasons, and his No. 6 may never be worn again by the Cardinals.

Tulsa Milwaukee New York Mantle St. Petersburg Fla ST. Louis Stan Musial St. Louis Cardinals American Medical Center Denver Warren Giles National League Musial A. Busch Jr Cardinals

Milch Hired as Big Spring Football Coach

Big Spring Texas hires Al Milch, Sul Ross College coach, as head high school coach on a three year, 75000 per year contract. Other candidates included Bob Bodenhamer of Lawton and Joe Kerbel of Amarillo. Kerbel had been offered but rejected salary terms. Bodenhamer impressed the board. superintendent Floyd Parsons later consulted Lawton officials.

Big Spring Tex al Milch Sul Ross College Alpine Milch Bob Bodenhamer Lawton Joe Kerbel Amarillo Kerbel

Warriors Increase Lead Over Knicks In Eastern League

The Warriors moved into a clear share of second in the Eastern Division by beating the St Louis Hawks 107 to 96 while the Knicks lost 111 to 97 to the Syracuse Nationals. A 36 point first period powered the Warriors as they held off a late Hawks push.

Warriors Knicks Associated Press National Basketball Assn Philadelphia New York Knickerbockers St. Louis Hawks Syracuse Nationals Hawks

Cage Scores Across Colleges and Teams

A garbled list of college basketball scores shows multiple institutions and outcomes. Oklahoma A&M, Wichita, Iowa State, North Dakota, and many others posted varied results with several Frosh and junior varsity lines included. The document reads like a scoreboard dump with inconsistent punctuation and misspelled school names.

Midwest Iowa State Wichite Oklahoma

Grandfield Girls Nab Tillman Win

Grandfield girls outlasted Davidson 54 43 in the Tillman county tournament. Frederick girls coasted past Loveland 93 21 led by Jean Smith 17 and Judy Hunt 11. Hollister boys won 57 26. Hobbie Burns led Grandfield with 30 points as action closes with Highland matchups.

Frederick Grandfield Davidson Tillman County Tommy Little Frederick ‘Lassies Loveland Hollister Boys Leopards Hobbie Burns Wright Pat Cowden Carolyn Seabolt Blues Terry Washburn Hollister Donald Avant Jean Smith Judy Hunt Maryin Kent Helen Campbell Weaver Tipton

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