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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1954

Page

6

Lawton Opener Slips as Raiders Rally past Braves 8 7

In a high scoring opener Denny and Pearson key a late surge for Lawton while Binder, Spencer and O’Brien struggle on the mound. The Raiders win 8-7 as Binder suffers the loss and Binder earns the save. long and Stuckey cited for fielding. Sundries include multiple lineups and scattered minor league notes across the card.

Denny i Obick Pearson Binder Spencer Gonzal Allard Dudfey Resiger Winnes—Pearson Long & Stuckey Tucker Yorke Goekin Burford Brundick Smathers Shawnee Mealester Green Wiliams Rogers Pers Ricco Arémore Cohen Beck Stantland Anderson Merriam

Braves blow lead as Pauls Valley tops Lawton in opener

In Memorial Park, Lawton errors and misplays paved the way for Pauls Valley to upset Lawton 8-7. Don Carter's misplay on a routine grounder helped the Raiders rally for six runs in the fourth inning, capped by Don Deckman’s grand slam. Lloyd Pearson earned the win for Pauls Valley while Lawton’s Mike Kilmer was slated to start tonight as the series resumes.

Lew Johnson Constitution Memorial Park Braves Pauls Valley Don Carter Lawton Bennie Warren Shawnee McAlester Gainesville Ardmore Ada Seminole Raiders Jack Brown Bray Brown Carter Carl Hrovath Raider Lee Freeman Hrovath Jack Bickett Ken Aycock Jead Dudley Tough Bullet Bob Dudley Aycock Glen Rediger Doug Alford Don Deckman Dudley Lawson Pearson Hob Binder Latky

Walraven Triumphs In Kansas State Open Tennis

Don Walraven of Oklahoma City, then stationed at Fort Sill, won the Kansas State Open singles title by defeating Lucian Barbour of Wichita in three sets 6 1 4 6 4 yesterday. Oklahoma claimed both the singles and doubles championships in the meet held in Winfield Kansas.

Walraven Kansas Winfield Kan Oklahoma Don Walraven Oklahoma City Fort Sill Lucian Barbour

Top Field Set For Army Golf On Sill Course

A strong field from 13 army installations across Texas Arkansas New Mexico and Oklahoma gathered at Fort Sill to prep for the Fourth Army tournament slated to begin Wednesday. Notables include Billy Maxwell and Buster Reed former North Texas stars now with Fort Hoods team, plus Orville Moody of Chaffee. The event features medal play 18 holes daily with a seniors division limited to three posts Sill is favored for team and individual honors as play continues through Saturday.

Fort Sill Texas Arkansas New Mexico Oklahoma Billy Maxwell Army Maxwell Buster Reed Reed North Texas State Fort Hood White Sands Proving Grounds Sill Sam Houston Camp Chaffee Pine Bluff Arsenal

How Braves Hit and Hurl Jockey Resting Well in England

Sir Gordon Richards Britain's champion jockey was reported resting fairly comfortably Monday in Rowley Bristow hospital. He suffered a dislocated pelvic bone Saturday after being thrown by Abergeldie a filly owned by Queen Elizabeth at Sandown track.

FLEET England Sir Gordon Richards Britain Rowley

Raiders Rally Ends In Extra Inning Win On Error Play

In the eighth inning Staniec broke an 0-for- string with a sharp single and rushed to third after Jim Bawcom forgot to pull the gate down, enabling Alford to score the winning run with two away. Hrovatic earlier staked a run home with a perfect throw. Pinch-hitter Wayne Cummings struck out. Neither team scored again, preserving the Raiders’ edge.

Alford Hrovatic Raiders Staniec Lawton Jim Bawcom Wayne Cummings

All Stars Collide in Classic as Odds Soar for Nationals

The American League facing the National League in Cleveland's Municipal Stadium tomorrow sparks heavy betting. National hitters dominate, while AL pitchers Reynolds and Garcia are sidelined, widening the gap. Managers Stengel and Alston remain quiet as rosters tighten and the game nears.

Jim Wilson Milwaukee Walt Alston Harvey Haddix St. Louis Cardinals Cleveland

Subpar veteran All Star contender leads National League bid

The piece notes a veteran All-Star pitcher with a strong season, starting three of the last four NL wins, while Keegan 12 3 a sophomore shines in his first standout major league year. Manager Stengel weighs changes as Ford and Stone face uncertainty with possible rotation calls and bullpen plans amid a busy All Star context.

Keegan Stengel Stan’ Musial Duke Snider Ted Kluszewski Ford Dean Stone Washington

Indians Streak Slumps Narrow Lead In Tight AL Race

Avila and Rosen slumped with only a combined single hit as Cleveland absorbed 3-0 and 8-2 losses to Chicago. The Indians' AL lead narrowed to a half game while the Yankees won, aided by a Senators defeat.

Milton Richman Waited Press Bobby Avila al Rosen Indians White Sox Avila Rosen Billy Pierce Virgil Trucks Yankees Senators al Lopez Cleveland New Oern Trucks Pierce Minnie Mieso Matt Batts Bob Grim Washington Johnny Sain Mickey Vernon Hank Bauer

Texans Favored In Publinx Meet In Dallas

A large field for the National Public Links Golf Tour championship narrows with 72 matches and 56 byes as 200 players compete. Texas sends 20 contestants led by Dallas officer Andy Sword and ex-Texan Gus Moreland, while defending champ Ted Richards of Santa Monica is ineligible after joining a private club.

Dallas Texas Gus Moreland Peoria Andy Sword Andy Szwedka Sharpsburg Stan Bielat Yonkers Ted Richards Santa Monica Calif

Campanella Faces Medical Exam Before All-Star Game

Brooklyn Dodgers star Roy Campanella fears the left hand injury may end his career. Dr. Herbert Fett operated on Campanella on May 4 to remove a chip from a finger and will examine him to assess nerve damage. Regardless of the result, he plans to travel to Cleveland for the annual all star game, though he admits it could be his last.

Brooklyn Dodger Campanella Pariyse Herbert Fett Roy Cleveland

Victory Must Be TAC Tonight to Stay Third in Army Loop

The TAC baseball squad must beat the 52nd Group at Butnerfield tonight at 8 p m to retain sole possession of third in the Fort Sill league. A TAC loss would allow the 17th Group to tie for third after the 17th defeated AAL 14 4 in Sunday action with Jerry Doyle collecting four straight hits and a two run homer.

TAC Fort Sill Butnerfield Army Loop Jerry Doyle Dick Barr Paul Toth

Stengel Picks Ford Over Roberts To Start All Star Game

Casey Stengel again defied expectation naming Ed Ford as American League starter for Tuesday's game. Ford of the New York Yankees carries a 7-6 record this season and will face Robin Roberts of the Philadelphia Phillies, who is 11-8. Experts favored a right handed starter against the NL power, but Stengel chose his own path.

Rngers Orioles Reno Bertoia Detroit Baltimore Jim Fridley Bertoia Bob Turley Red Sox Jim Piersall Hatton Ted Williams Athletics Frank Sullivan Tom Brewer Boston Giants Dodgers New York Brooklyn Monte Irvin Whitey Lockman Alvin Dark Hank Thompson Willie Mays Don Mueller Frank Thomas Dick Ltd Pirates Mays Babe Herman Wehmeier Phillies Robin Roberts Gil Hodges Rocky Marcino Madison Square Garden Tommy Jack Nino Valdes Havana CBS Jackson Valdes Hurricane Jimmy Slade Cleveland Casey Stengel Whitey) Ford Ford Stengel New York Yankees Philadelphia Phillies Roberts

Marrs Homer Sparks VFW To 6-5 Win Over Texans

Max Marr belted a three run homer as VFW edged Iowa Park Texas 6 to 5 Sunday. Pitcher George Currie pitched a complete game for Lawton. Next contest is Friday night at Wichita Falls against Sheppard Field.

Marr Homer Sparks VFW Texans Max Marr Iowa Park Texas George Currie Lawton Wichita Falls Sheppard

Dodgers consider Wednesday game after rainouts pause all star plan

The Dodgers face a postponed schedule with a midseason fix ture looming and possible protest by players over pay. Vice President Buzz Bavasi said players can skip games without pay, while Wimbledon and Forest Hills talks hint at little pro tour ahead. Czech newcomer Jarosiva Drobny looms as unlikely Wimbledon successor for Nationals talks.

Milwaukee Dodgers Players’ Association Buzz Bavasi Wimbledon Jarosiva Drobny Ken Rosewall Tony Trabert Forest Hills Rosewall Drobng Jon

Pittsburgh golfer Ikshank wins Erie Open in 7 under par

Ikshank of Pittsburgh captured his first victory since 1943 by winning the Erie Open, a one day 36 hole event, with a seven under par 137 earning $1,000. The win marks a notable return to form for the golfer.

Ikshank Pittsburgh

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