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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1963

Page

15

All-Star Game Phantom Manager Dark Misses Cleveland

In Cleveland for an All-Star event, Al Dark failed to appear before the game as Giants manager, drawing ire from fans and officials. Cronin touted Cleveland attendance, but gate receipts showed many free admissions, underscoring baseball's financial realities.

Cleveland, Ohio UPI al Dark Cleveland San Francisco Giants Dark Mickey Mantle Roger Maris Whitey Ford Minneapolis-St. Paul Atlanta Georgia Lake Erie Ford Frick Chamber of Commerce San Francisco Ken Boyer Cardinal

Giants trade tackle Roosevelt Grier for LaVetere and draft pick

The New York Giants break up the Fearsome Foursome by shipping Roosevelt Grier to the Los Angeles Rams for tackle John LaVetere and a high draft choice. Giants coach Allie Sherman says the trade strengthens both teams and may help acquire a top running back.

Bob Green NEW York (Ap New York Giants Giants Roosevelt Grier Los Angeles John LaVetere Grier Dick Modzelewski Jim Katcavage Andy Robustelli Rams Giant Allie Sherman LoVetere Penn State

Horses Race Results From New Jersey Delaware and New York

Rum Punch won the Monmouth Park feature at Oceanport New Jersey money $15. Tropical Breeze captured the Spy Song Handicap at Aquetuct in Stanton Delaware where Water Twister won the Huba Purse by a length. Rockity took the Rockingham Park In augureandicap at Salem New Hampshire on a sloppy track as the S-day meeting opened.

Oceanport N.J Monmouth Park New York Aqueduct Stanton Delaware Park Salem N.H Rockingham Park

Vacation Travel Accident Plan Reminder Ad

Plan ahead before trips and vacations with Woodmen Accident and Life Company. Call EL 5-8094 before you travel for coverage on traveling and vacation risks. Represented by 715 North 17th.

North Woodmen Accident and Life Company

Former Champ Says Kids Too Soft For Boxing Now

Jack Sharkey criticizes modern boxing culture blaming apathy and inactivity for the sport's decline. He argues amateur boxing feeds professional fights and cites Liston Patterson as hurt by long layoffs. He contrasts his training ethic with Liston’s style and predicts a longer rematch.

Epping N. Y Sonny Liston Jack Sharkey Sharkey Times Liston Patterson Sonny Floyd

Cleveland Peewees and Jefferson Sweep Action in Local League Play

Cleveland Peewees extended their win streak to fourteen with a 7 2 victory over Wilson and Jefferson dominated Wilson 15 1 to hold the Peanut League lead. Ronnie Schnoor of Pecan Grove threw a no hitter in a 12 0 win over Westwood. Sill’s one hitter and homers by Floyd and Faubian highlighted Cleveland’s day. Senior League notes Braves edge Yankees 6 4.

Cleveland Peewees Wilson Lawton Jefferson Ronnie Schnoor Pecan Grove Westwood Treanuts Whittier Swinney Washington Pecano Grove Eisenhower Howell Roosevelt Adams Garfield St. Joana Taft Fort Sill Lincoln Larry Jensen Sill Robert Floyd Bill Faubian Preeweres Hoover Whittier Dunbar St. Mary's Rogers Jackson & Eisenhower Jim Hamilton Braves Yankees

Baseball All Stars In Cleveland Doubleheader Preview

Today's games feature the American League All-Stars vs the National League All-Stars in Cleveland at 12 pm EST. Evening matches include Los Angeles at New York, Houston at Pittsburgh, San Francisco at Philadelphia, and Chicago at Cincinnati. Minor leagues report Lynchburg over Knoxville 4 0 and Asheville 17 Chattanooga 6 Augusta 2 Nashville 0. Macon 5 Charlotte 1 with rain ending play in the fifth. All-Stars 4 Spokane 2 in the Pacific Coast League. Springfield 13 ne 2 Elmira 7. Charleston 103 York 04. Amarillo 3 Albuquerque 2. San Antonio 9 Tulsa 6. Austin 12 El Paso.

Cleveland Los Angeles New York Houston Pittsburgh San Francisco Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati Lynchburg Knoxville Asheville Chattanooga Augusta Nashville Macon Charlotte Amarillo Albuquerque San Antonio Tulsa Austin el Paso Boston Minnesota Baltimore Cene Kansas City Detroit Washington Beneed St. Louis Oss Milwaukee

Lorenzen Declared Second After Firecracker 400 Protest

In Daytona Beach the NASCAR Racing Commission named Fred Lorenzen official second in the Firecracker 400 after a four day protest by Glen Wood over a possible illegal pass during a caution. Lorenzen beat Glenn Roberts by a half car length for first with Marvin Panch close behind. no conclusive evidence of the pass emerged.

Daytona Beach Fla Fred Lorenzen Nascar Racing Commission Glen Wood Marvin Panch Glenn Roberts Lorenzen Charlotte N.C Panch Wood Roberts

Aussie Lass Proves She's Great Player at Wimbledon

Margaret Smith of Australia, 20, defeated Billie Jean Moffitt to win the women's singles, claimed the mixed doubles with Ken Fletcher, and helped Australia claim the Wimbledon mixed doubles title as Darlene Hard’s farewell appearance closed without a singles win. Rafael Osuna and Antonio Palafax of Mexico won the men's doubles, the first all-Mexican champions in Wimbledon history.

Geoffrey Miller Wimbledon England Margaret Smith Albery Australia Chuck McKinley San Antonio Tex Big Marge Billie Jean Moffitt Ken Fletcher Margaret Billie Jean McKinley Wylita Miss Hard Miss Smith Miss Bueno Miss Ebbern Darlene Maria Bob Hewitt Rafael Osuna Antonio Palafox Jean Claude Barclay Pierre Darmon France Mexico

Jaycees and Lees Secure Slack-Pitch Wins

Jaycees outlasted KSWO 19 to 15 and Lees Cafe defeated YMCA 11 to 8 in Slack-Pitch softball last night. A meeting of league managers is scheduled for 8:30 tonight at the Kiwanis diamond.

Jaycees KSWO Lee’s Cafe YMCA Kiwanis

Cronin Says Finley Seeks West Move for Oakland Club

Ford Frick says Oakland is open to a move if the American League wishes. Kansas City could join San Francisco only with the San Francisco club and National League consent. A's owner Finley eyed relocation to Kansas City Oakland to create a second Pacific Coast team and ease travel costs and rivalry.

Ford Frick Oakland Kansas City San Francisco Los Angeles Angels San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Dodgers A’s Finley Athletics Arnold Johnson Philadelphia Dallas

Oklahoma Amateur golf enters full field for 51st event

Officials announced the 51st Oklahoma Amateur golf tournament entry list is complete with 224 players signed for the July 22 to 27 event. The field includes top contenders from Oklahoma City and Muskogee as the junior girls event also opens with Sherry Taylor and Susan Bosolo among early favorites.

Tulsa Oklahoma Sherry Taylor Oklahoma City Susan Bosolo Muskogee Jeannie Thompson

Lew Johnson’s Column Preview: Tigers Power Front Line

The Tigers boast a large, heavy line with Frankie Davis returning at guard and Charley Williams cited as a standout now. Key candidates include Don Miller and Warren Henderson as end prospects, with Johnson and Davis anchoring left tackle and Pennington at right tackle as race for starting positions continues. The squad features 10 seniors and 12 juniors as they seek to blend size and experience into a cohesive unit for the upcoming season.

Charley Williams Don Miller Warren Henderson Daryl Davoult Bill Henry Davis Richard Maib Frankie Davis Paream Johnson Lynn Pennington Stuart McCollum David W. C. Davis Gary Morton Bob Rider Chuck Williams Richard Harrington Tigers

Tip's Tigers Returnees and Schedule Detail

Returning squad includes Bill Henry Davis Bill Goodson Richard Maib Daryl Davoult Don Miller Warren Henderson and others. Listed positions tackles guards center quarterback wingback halfback fullback and transfers with weights and years. 19 percent two results show scores for Ardmore Pauls Valley Norman Ada and other opponents as Boomer Conference noted.

Bill Henry Davis Bill Goodson Richard Maib Daryl Davoult Don Miller Warren Henderson Raymond Johnson Frankie Davis Frances Montemayor Lynn Pennington Stuart McCollum Gary Morton W. C. Davis Richard Harrington Chuck Williams David Smith Ronnie Tipps Lloyd Vaughn Jessie Ramsey Mike Howard John Hoffman David McCollum

Kearns Rites Set Wednesday

Jack Doc Kearns famed manager of ex champion Jack Dempsey died at 80. Funeral planned at a Miami funeral home at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Dempsey, en route to Miami, was to serve as pallbearer. The two had longtime high profile feud yet mutual respect.

Jack Dempsey Dempsey Miami Kearns

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