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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1954

Page

6

Lawton Hosts Redhot Hawks in Big Shawnee Series

Lawton and Shawnee clash in a two game set as Lawton contends with an 11 game gap held by the Hawks. John Starzynski will start for Lawton in the opener and recent form includes a win over Ada and a 6-1 mark.

Lawton Redhot Hawks Shawnee Braves Hawks John Starzynski Ada McAlester P. Valley Ab Lawton _ ab LaBelfs Caheris Bachelier Un'’wood Staniec Winters P Kirmerp Dorsey P Pauis Valley R—Labeff Denny Carter Rediger LaBeff Cummings Hr—Rediger Deckman S Bickett Kirmer Winters Dorsey U—Stuckey Long T Miller Rogers Murphy Sohn Ricco Seminole Papclak Cockerells Tester Goekin Cartwright Buford Newhouse Smathers Ardmore Gainesville Gerace Mancuso Bruzhardt Lippold Magiolo

Hodges Fined Fifty for Speeding in Brooklyn

New York Dodgers first baseman Gil Hodges pleaded guilty to a two year old speeding charge and paid a $50 fine. He said he forgot about the April 12, 1952 summons and explained his late appearance. Magistrate James F E Lo Piccolo quipped Hodges reached home plate too late.

New York Dodger Brooklyn Gil Hodges Hodges James FE. Lo Piccolo

Fourth Army golf classic to feature Billy Maxwell at Fort Sill

The Fourth Army tournament opens on Fort Sill with Billy Maxwell leading a strong field of rising pros. Maxwell, 24, a National Amateur champion and former North Texas State standout, predicted a 285 to win the 72 hole medal event while noting his Past finishes including a sixth at the Houston Open and a Masters appearance.

Maxwell Bethlehem North Texas State College Bashful Billy Sill Wes Brown Brown Billy Boy Buster Reed Buster Forth Worth Augusta Fort Sill Ira Beard Maj D. O. Fee Tennessee Reed Roy Schneider Schneider Brooke Army Medical Center Orville Moody Oklahoma Capitol Hill J. E. Mitchell Fort Smith Ark Bob Jacobs Washington University C. E. Hogan Hogan North Texas State Links Fourth Army Strong

15 Year Old Tulsa Miss To Defend Junior Crown

Tulsa's Betsy Cullen, 15, opens defense of the state junior women's golf title she won last year at Muskogee. Eight other teenage golfers join the championship flight including Linda Melton of Oklahoma City and Beth Stone of Muskogee, the only non-Tulsa entries.

Tulsa Okla Betsy Cullen Muskogee Miss Cullen Linda Melton Oklahoma City Beth Stone

Sooner State Loop Seeks Two Umpires for Staff

ADA Okla Ucal Clanton president of the Sooner State Baseball League says the loop has six umpires and needs two more to restore full staff. Ben Johnson resigned as an umpire to pursue private business.

Ada Okla Ucal Clanton Sooner State Baseball League Ben Johnson

All-Star Tilt Sees 3-Run Eighth Decide Win

In a tense All-Star game, a three-run eighth gave the American League a victory. Kluszewski and Jablonski scored on Robinsons double to tie it 4-4, Williams and Minoso contributed key hits, and attendance reached 68,751 as the AL edged NL late.

Consuegra Musial Kluszewski Robinson Jablonski Lemen Dean Stone Washington Campanella Boone Don Mueller Giants Roberts Johnny Antonelli New York Giants Walt Alston Willie Mays Snider Carrasquel Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Lemon Minoso Avila Aiantle Bob Porterfield Williams Mineso Dark Mantle Porterfield Rosen Warren Spahn Milwaukee Braves Berra Schoendienst Jackson Marv Grissom Spahn Mays Nelson Fox Chesae White Sox Carrasque Kluscewzki Gene Conley Milwaukee Sin Burgess Philadelphia Gil Hodges Nationalague Larry Doby Cleveland Indians Stone Mickey Vernon Carl Erskine Brooklyn Conley Vernon Fox Mantle Berra

Fourth Army Golf Meet Promises Close Race at Fort Sill

The Fourth Army golf tournament opens Wednesday at Fort Sill with Billy Maxwell, Wes Brown and Buster Reed expected to contend for the title. A 90-man field plays 72 holes over four days, with Maxwell and Reed tied as course record holders at seven under-par 65.

Billy Maxwell Wes Brown Buster Reed Army Fort Sill Reed North Texas State Maxwell Brown

Two Oklahomans Advance In Public Links Golf Meet

Oklahoma entrants Jack Martin and Lou Burtner won first round matches at the National Public Links tournament in Dallas. Martin beat George Aubrey of Pittsburgh 3 and 2, while Burtner defeated Al Neveraskas of Castle Shannon 6 and 5 to advance to the second round at Cedar Crest.

Dallas Oklahoma Cedar Crest Jack Martin Lou Burtner Oklahoma City Martin George Aubrey Pittsburgh Burtner al Neveraskas Castle Shannon

Baxter Leads Trans-Miss Golf Qualifying Round

Baxter shot 2 under par 70 to top the first round at Cherry Hills as 204 players compete for 63 qualifying spots. Defending champion Lt. Joe Conrad posted 69 with others like Jim Jackson and Jim Vickers close behind in the hot, windy conditions.

Denver Rex Baxter University of Houston Baxter Cherry Hills Country Club Joe Conrad North Texas State Air Force Marcos Tex Jim Foust Cherry Hills Jim Jackson Kirkwood Tist Jackson Conrad Kansas City Jim Vickers Wichita Jim English Toneka Kan John Dawson Palm Springs Calif

DeMarco Eagerly Awaits Bout With Martinez After Victory

Boston welterweight Tony DeMarco celebrates a victory and tunes up for a hoped bout with Vince Martinez, the Paterson welterweight favorite, as word awaits for timing and venue from officials.

DeMarco Martinez Boston Tony DeMarco Vince Martinez Paterson

Fights Last Night in New York Patterson Stops Poyer

In New York Floyd Patterson stopped Jacques Poyer in 1st in Brooklyn while Willie Troy stopped Tony Anthony in Washington D C. The bouts featured 164 percent and 161 percent ratings with fighters from New York and France.

New York Floyd Patterson Jacques Poyer France Brooklyn Willie Troy Washington, D. C Tony Anthony

Ith Overtakes TAC In Sill Play

The 17th Group moved to sole third place in the Fort Sill baseball league after a 4-3 ten inning win over 187th Group. Glen Isringhouse earned the win as Gerald Nipp hit two homers and five RBIs against TAC, while 52nd Group defeated TAC 10-2.

Gainesville Braves Pauls Valley Raiders Memorial Park Bill Winters Glen Rediger Rediger Lawton Norris Dorsey Winters Virgil Trucks Rosen Vernon Jimmy Piersall Doby Irv Noren New York Snider Musial Hodges Fox Jackson Berra Stone L—Conley Fort Sill TAC Sill Army TAS Butnerfield Glen Isringhouse Gerald Nipp Jack McClaren

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