Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lawton Constitution in Lawton, Oklahoma

We have 1,673,976 pages in Oklahoma

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1957

Page

8

Lew Johnsons COLUMN Vessels To Take Crack At Pro Football Again

Lew Johnson charts a busy sports page with Billy Vessels likely returning to the Baltimore Colts after a season abroad. The piece links Vessels, his prior limited role, and a potential Red River league change while weaving in local baseball notes and golf tournament results from the region.

Billy Vessels Baltimore Colts Billy the Kid Oklahoma Colts Wessels Baltimore

MidWest Open Tennis Upsets Highlight Omaha Event

Unseeded Don Middlebrook of Des Moines eliminates top seed Barry Walraven in the Midwest Open quarterfinals with a 3-6 6-3 6-2 win. Neil Unterseher of Lincoln and Omaha’s Bill Berg advance in the men’s division while junior action sees Billy Higgins of Lawton and Pete Woodward in close contests.

Omaha T Don Middlebrook Des Moines Iowa Barry Walraven Middlebrook University of Iowa University of Oklahoma Ace Neil Unterscher Lincoln Omaha Bill Berg Unterseher Bill Guilford Kansas City Pete Woodward Topeka Lawton Billy Higgins Dave Wolforth Higgins Pete Love Babe Rabo Babs Yarmule Barbara Patton Gey Miller

Wimbledon and Open rounds highlight mixed results in brief

Sports In Brief reports mixed outcomes from Wimbledon and The British Open qualification, with Skyax, Hobie Finn and US hopefuls faltering in quarterfinals, plus racing results from Belmont Park, Delaware, Arlington Park, Narragansett Park, Monmouth Park and more.

Cubs Sign Jim Woods From Lane Tech High School

The Chicago Cubs announced the signing of Jim Woods age 17 from Lane Tech High School. Woods was signed to a non bonus major league contract and will join the Cubs today.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Jim Woods Lane Tech Woods Cubs

Stranahan Leads British Open Qualifiers At St Andrews

Frank Stranahan of Toledo shot 70 to finish -2 on day for a total of 141 and secure a spot in the British Open. Cary Middlecoff of Memphis stood on the cut line with 148 target, after a 73 today giving 221 across rounds. Two Americans eliminated as field narrows. Bobby Lovke and Larry Carpenter lead qualifying efforts.

Associated Press Wimbledon England Vir Skyax Hobie Finn America Weer Josh Te Sweden Mams Asiles Coope Australin Mt ST Andrews Scniland Cary Avai Shanahan Hy Henry W. Thornberry United Press St, Andrews Scotland Frank Stranahan Toledo Ohio Memphis Tenn Siddlewolf Lota Actly Roger Peacock Silver Springs St. Andrews Larry Carpenter Springfield Nat Bobby Lovke South Africa Stranahan Ghivan

Americans Call for Rigid Training to Restore tennis Dominance

Gardnay Mulloy, a Denver attorney and 11th Wimbledon contender, urged tougher U S training after no American men reached the singles semi finals for the first time since World War II. He blamed complacency and a stigma that tennis is a feminine game, advocating hard road work and revised youth coaching.

Wimbledon England Gardnay Mulloy United States Denver Cole Australia Mulloy Lew Hoad Ashley Cooper Neale Fraser Sven Davidson Sweden Davidson Vic Seixas Philadelphia Cooper Herbie Flam Beverly Hills Calif America Ham Richardson Baton Rouge Chile Luis Ayala Christine Truman Sandra Reynolds South Africa Rosa Maria Reyes Mex Althea Gibson New York Miss. Reynolds Louise, Brough Darlene Hard Montebello Dorothy Head Knode Forest Hills N.Y Miss Reyes Betty Pratt Jamaica South Orange N.J Miss Truman

Lawton Braves Gain Edge In Close Series With Shawnee

Lawton near third in the pennant race after a 4-0 lead dwindled as Shawnee rallied for four runs in a 4-4 tie before the Braves’ bullpen and lineup pushed across more runs. Don Nuxhall will start for Lawton against Jerry Williams as Memorial Park hosts the rematch. Herb Bidermann led Lawton with two ribbies and a double on a night when Bill Holmes struck out seven in a six-inning stint for his sixth win.

Lawson Greenville Paris Don Nuxhall Braves Shawnee Ed Serrano Jerry Willie Williams Gani Lime Memorial Park Bill Holmes Hawks Holmes Aly One Ming Kalamazoo Mich Phil Meurta Heurta Seve Lawton Biedermann Bernie Teliszewski Lee Freeman George Lukart Bobby Cleboski Dick Healy Freeman Gary Anderson Luleit Cleboski Russ Blankenship Bob Burnell Don Williams Bob Snoop Tommy Brown Leo Braves

Yankees Take 2-Game Lead On Mantle Heroics

The Yankees edged the Orioles 3-2 in 20 innings as Mickey Mantle belted his 22nd homer, boosting New York to a two game lead over Detroit and Chicago. Ford returned from shoulder trouble to pitch two innings in relief, followed by Bob Grim sealing the win.

Don Wiss Associated Press Mordis New York Yankees Ijefthancer Ford Jayoff Yankees Baltimore Mickey Mantle Detroit Chicasro White Sox Don Larsen Bob Turley Tommy Byrne Casey Stengel Fox Mantle Yankee George Zaverink Billy Gardner Qcioles

Cubs Pitching Perking Up As Strikeout Total Mounts

Cubs pitchers show a rising strikeout rate led by Dick Drott who beat Cincinnati All Stars on his 21st birthday for a 6 0 victory as staff fanned 35 in three games. Moe Drabowsky and Don Elston follow with high totals, while Bob Rush offers a glimmer of hope after a recent Brooklyn loss.

Lawton High Jim Hicks Donnie McFarland Crowley Evangeline Hicks McFarland Icr Louisiana Sooners Wiebber Iowa State Josey Milwaukee Cincinnati SL Louis Brooklyn Philadelphia St. Louis Braves Chicago Cubs Diels Don Drysdale Cubs Chicago Cub Bob Seheling Dick Drott Chiccinnati “All Stars Drott Cvight Redlegs Rive Curb Brookliyn Dodgers Drottin Moe Drabowsky Moe Don Elston Dick Littlefield Elston Parns Littlefield Turk Lown Averigg Schelfing Freddy Fitzsimmons Droft Drahowsky Lowh Bob Rush Rush Schefling Roy Campanella

Biancos and Anadarko Tangle In Tourney Tonight

Biancos restaurant faces Anadarko at 9 p.m. in the second round of the Fourth of July softball tournament, which runs through Thursday. Biancos beat Wichita Falls 34 with Larry Jeffries starring, while Lawton all-stars led by Johnsons Milk and Wichita Life edged El Reng 1 0 as Ray Judd pitched a four hitter.

Bianco Anadarko

Frick Favors New All Star Selection Methods

Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick called for discussing All-Star balloting at winter meetings after the Cincinnati ballot stuffing. He proposed two fair options: let managers pick teams without naming their own players or let any major leaguer select a team, excluding players from their own club. He argued the current system is a farce and cited Cincinnati’s 500,000 votes, 481,582 of them for Don Hoak, as proof. He noted Stan Musial, Willie Mays, and Hank Aaron deserved inclusion.

New York Ford Frick Cincinnati Tammany Hall Frick Redlegs Don Hoak Dale Leng Pirates Stan Musial Willi Mays Hank Aaron Fen H Warren Giles National League

Muskogee regains league lead with 9 3 win over Greenville

Muskogee moved back into a six game lead in the Sooner State League by downing Greenville 9 3 as Ardmore fell 2 0 to Ponca City Cubs. Paris split a doubleheader with Seminole, and Lawton beat Shawnee 8 4 while strong pitching by Steve Barber and Fred Taylor highlighted the day.

Associated Press Muskogee Greenville Ardmore Ponca City Cubs Paris Seminole Steve Barber Lawton Shawnee Giants Pug Williamson Hector Cruz Ponca Cik Jim Brower Cardi Na Frov Billy Williams Cub Barber Sid Smithfield Ince Fred Taylor Orioles Gil Rozich Alex George Greenville Mo AHS Jin Wright Slocher Andelson Ponca City McFadden Tare Steinkoening Brower Bieber Seminole Finnger Pw Jeans Larimore Cochran Diguil- Hogy Whitworth

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lew Johnsons Billy Mini, Fla Te Sooners Texas Corwin Cuncilman Hugh Corwin Junioc Chamber of Commerce Lawton Braves Lee Feedam Franks Travis Boss Raves Travis Jackson John Mallen Waukee John Athielder Ipper Jackson George Lukart Ightfield Eddie Herbert Jackson Healy Lukart Pittsburgh Pitt Pit Laton Musiogee Paul Dean Cliff Red) Jones Bru Woody Kerr Raymond Greens Ler Herve Glen Fowler Fowler Dancing Fool Bobbe Ussery Belmont Park Stanton Del Delaware Lovato Fiia Deluges Tense Bornasim Artington Park Pawtucket Dave Deruin Narragansetl Park Gny Monmouth Park Bradford Wats Baily Olsen-Stoker Lawton Boot and Western Store South Third Glan Fuqua Vance Bob Lamphere Stanley Willie Kae Roni Willie Mays New Yorkels Don Drysable Molo Grounds Lew Johnson Constitution Shawnee Hawks Brooklyn Dodger Merce Herb Biedermann Winks White Sox Ace Mere Foutisny City Cleveland Washington Cilger Boston Bob Grim AL Walide Charley Maxwell Jim Bunning Tim Wilson Tim Thompson Ilee Lopez Swith Indians Ton Gorman A's Pete Ramos Senators Red Sox Mike Fornieles Ike Delock Bol Usher Cardinals St.Louis Det Ennis Hal Smith Wes Covington Herm Welmeidt Murry Dickson Bob Buhl Ernie Banks Walt Moryn Josey Joe Nuxhall Banks Moryn Drysdale Broooklyn Junior’ Gilliam Johnny Antonetli Phillies Granny Hamner Ripp Repulski Jim Hearn Bob Smith Aetoby BMS Drol Chicaga Whitt Jeagieo Tock Sanford Drolt Cincy Cubinfield Drell Tangle Hamra Department Store Souleed Joe Reed Tatk and Lee Willams Sevan Arnold Lawwtoy Wr Anderson Glankenshin Nay Kennan Brow S Lutmrt Agada Heart Suly Shawore Andersing Bhinkenship Dunnam Moth Servan Blevermann Brown Fahy Andeson Byederman Dunnam Inoop Fraley Oscar Fraley Clay Johnson Pitishe
Search Courier

Search the Lawton Constitution Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lawton Constitution?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication