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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1955

Page

11

Thursday Schedule and Minor League Scores

Cleveland visits Kansas City at 3 p.m. Chicago plays Detroit at 2 p.m. Other games include Toledo nailing Charleston 11 3 St Paul 13 6 Indianapolis 12 Louisville ? Omaha 5 11 innings Denver 2. Albany 7 Elmira 2 Schenectady at Binghamton ppd Allentown 6 Williamsport 2 Reading 3 Johnstown 1 Columbia 2 Columbus 0 Montgomery 3 Charlotte 2 Augusta 9 Savannah 2 Jacksonville at Macon ppd.

Cleveland Kansas City Chicago Detroit Toledo Charleston St. Paul Minneapolis Indianapolis Louisvile Omaha Denver Albany Elmira Schenectady Binghamton Allentown Williamsport Reading Johnstown Columbia Columbus Montgomery Charlotte Augusta Savannah Jacksonville Macon Brooklyn Milwaukee New York Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Esterday Cincinnati St. Louis Padres Erskine Law Face Jackson Callum Chicago-Corley Rush Simmons Hearn Boston Ee Detroit Cena Ae Washington Baltimore Ford Wilson Boston Abernathy Porterfield Brewer Henry Or Houtteman Kellner Trucks Garver Dallas Sa San Antonio Houston Shreveport Ee Saeco Il Fort Worth Oklahoma City Beaumont Fort Worth Tulsa Dallas Shreveport San Diego Se Seattle A Portland Hollywood Los Angeles Ee Oakland A San Francisco Sacramento Southern Association Birmingham Memphis New Orleans Atlanta Chattanooga Nashville Mobile A Little Rock Atlanta Mobile International League Toronto Montreal Havana Wwe Ee Rochester Buffalo Eee Syracuse Ee A Richmond Ie Ei Syracuse Richmond Cng City de Ee Cian Austin Cneesinign Corpus Christi Oes Ae Port Carishad Roswell Artesia Hobbs San Angelo Midland Odessa Big Spring

Red Sox eye pennant after hot streak in midseason push

Boston fans see World Series chances rise as Boston riders Klaus and teammates praise the club’s momentum. The nine-man game plan, strong bullpen headed by Kinder Kiely and Hurd, and Ted Williams return spark belief they can beat the Yankees and chase the pennant. Manager Higgins stays measured while players tout a team effort behind a surge that leaves New York wary.

Boston Red Sox Billy Klaus Yankees Boston Hamburgers Klaus Yanks New York Ellis Kinder Sullivan Grady Hatton Billy Goodman Hatton Leo Kiely Tommy Hurd Goodman Mike Higgins Higgins Norm) Zauchin Williams Ted) Williams Jimmy Piersall Jackie) Jensen Sammy White

All-Star Game Predicted to Favor National League Favorites

Milwaukee Tuesday All-Star Game rosters set with NL power behind Kluszewski Snider and Banks leading a high scoring forecast. American League parries with Mantle and Williams, while pitching staffs feature Newcombe Wynn and Don Newcombe anchoring the two squads.

Chicago Milwaukee Cleveland Nationals Cincinnati Ted Kluszewski Brooklyn Duke Snider Ernie Banks Eddie

Boxer Is Treated For Brain Injury

DETROIT Bert Whitehurst Baltimore heavyweight was treated at a hospital here today for a slight brain concussion from a bout with Johnny Summerlin of Detroit at Motor City Arena last night. Doctors also said he suffered heat exhaustion and he was expected to be released after X ray examinations. Summerlin won an unanimous 8 round decision and gave Whitehurst a severe beating.

Detroit Bert Whitehurst Baltimore Johnny Summerlin Motor City Arena Rocky Marciano Summerlin Whitehurst

Five Americans Shine In British Open Qualifying Round Lead

Joe Conrad carded 139 over 36 holes to sit fourth in the British Open qualification, four strokes behind medalist Frank Jowle of England. Hugh Stewart defeated J. P. McHale in Dublin as Americans advance in the Irish Lawn Tennis Championships. Art Larsen and Jaroslav Drobny lead favorites in Midland Counties Lawn Tennis Tournament in Birmingham. Britain’s Gordon Pirie clocks 6:26.4 for a distance world record. Illusionist wins Elmhurst Handicap at Aqueduct while Gay Street captures Grasshopper II Purse at Monmouth and Bomb Cry wins Rockingham Park feature. Centeraire takes Arlington Park Bateau feature by a length.

ST. Andrews Scotland Joe Conrad Frank Jowle England Dublin Ireland Hugh Stewart J. P. McHale Birmingham Art Larsen San Leandro Calif Jaroslav Drobny Egypt New York Aqueduct Oceanport N. J Gay Street Monmouth Park Salem N. H Rockingham Park Chicago Centeraire Arlington Park

Oklahomans In The Majors Highlights Major League Action

Bobby Morgan of the Philadelphia Phillies collected two hits and stole a base as Philadelphia edged Brooklyn 5-4. Joe Frazier of St Louis homered in a 5-4 loss to Cincinnati, while Bob Stephenson also drove in a run for the Cardinals in their defeat by Cincinnati.

Leo Newcombe Durocher Don Newcombe Brooklyn Robin Roberts Philadelphia Gene Conley Milwaukee Sam Jones Chicago Harvey Haddix St.Louis Joe Nuxhall Cincinnati Luis Arroyo Newcombe Wynn Kluszewski Snider Campanella Mantle Berra Durocher del Crandall Smoky Burgess Gene Baker Ransom Jackson Johnny Logan Stan Musial Gil Hodges Associated Press Bobby Morgan Philadelphia Phils Phils Joe Frazier St. Louis Bob Stephenson Cardinal

Alvin Dark Drives Giants To 11 1 Victory Over Pirates

Alvin Dark, Giants infielder, scored a run, had an RBI, and doubled as New York routed Pittsburgh 11 to 1.

Hank Thompson Delivers in Giants 11 1 Win Over Pirates

Hank Thompson scored one of New York Giants run total and helped propel a decisive 11 to 1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The infielder contributed an important run in the lopsided win.

Hank Thompson New York Giants Giants Pittsburgh

Yesterday's Home Run Leaders Across MLB Teams

Report lists players tied to multiple clubs including Schoendienst, Frazier, Virdor with the Cardinals, Adams with the Redlegs, Mays with the Giants, Groat with the Pirates, Hogan with the Indians, DeMaestri with the Athletics, Snider with the Dodgers, Seminick with the Phillies, and others such as Kluszewski, Lopez, and Smith noted in connection with their teams.

Schoendienst Frazier Virdor Cardinals Kluszewski Adams Redlegs Mays 2 Giants Groat Pirates Smith Hogan Indians DeMaestri Lopez Athletics Snider Dodgers Seminick Phillies

Texas Terrors Meet Rugged Easterners In Main Event

The Lawton arena hosts a Friday night tag team main event featuring Ace Abbott and Gene Blackley of Texas facing Rocky Columbo and Chris Belkas from the East. Columbo, a Bronx boxing veteran, teams with Belkas against the hard fighting Texans known for their rough style. Also on the card Jim Austeri vs Jim LaRock and a first bout pitting Blackley against Belkas for one fall or 15 minutes.

Texas Terrors Ace Abbott Gene Blackley Rocky Columbo Chris Belkas Lawton Arena Columbo Bronx New York Boston Abilene Texas Abbott Blackley Ivan Kalmikoff Karol Krauser Jim Austeri Passaic New Jersey Jim LaRock Ithaca Austein Handsome LaRock U.S

Mantle Brothers Could Join Yankee Outfield Dream

In 1957 Commerce Oklahoma high school coach Marshall Ishmael believes twins Ray and Ray Mantle, aged 19, could reach the majors as outfielders for the Yankees, alongside Mickey Mantle. Scout Tom Greenwade notes their learning and ability, with Ishmael optimistic about their future prospects.

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Bragan Endorses Garber as Coast Hurler of Note

Hollywood Stars pitcher Bob Garber, 26, emerges as a Rookie of the Year hopeful in the Pacific Coast League. Manager Bobby Bragan praises his speed, moxie, and smartness, noting Garber’s 6-3 decision run and a 2.24 ERA over 156 innings with 91 strikeouts, three shutouts, and a string of 23 2-3 scoreless innings.

Hollywood Bobby Bragan Hollywood Stars Bob Garber Garber Bragan

Sill Loop Leaders Play 93rd Group

The high flying A&G MSC meets the 93rd Group at 5 p.m. and the 17th Group faces the 52nd at 8 p.m. in Fort Sill league action. First Ordnance fell to the 41st Group last night, extending their winless streak to 21 games. The twinbill is at Butner Field on base.

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