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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1957

Page

8

Braves and Poncans Open Sooner State League Series

In Ponca City, the Cubs beat the Braves 21 to 0 as Jack Curtis limited the Braves to eight hits with eight strikeouts to push his season total to 106. The clubs scheduled a doubleheader tonight with Lefty Jack Melzer Don Pearson Hal DeMars expected to start for the Braves amid Lawton’s three-game win streak ending.

Ponca City Bil Holmes Ponca City Cubs Lawlon Braves Jack Curtis Cubs Jack Melzer Don Pearson Hal DeMars Lawton Gaimg Bill Williams Don Bieber Uolmey Linster Lott Kcles Flord Biedermann Gary Smith Lawson Texas Greenville Paris

Ardmore Leads League With Tremendous Wins Across Action

The Ardmore Cardinals narrowed Muskogee lead with a win as Paris triumphed 54 last night. Shawnee Hawks claimed a seventh straight victory 24 over Muskogee Ponca City beat Lapchar 21 and Semivale crushed Greenville 9 2. Dirk Simpson starred for Paris while J C Dune managed runners to the base paths. Bob Beallie hit his 16th homer of the year and Jim Wagner Curt Jantee provided key hits as Shawnee struck early and held off Muskogee. Tack Curtis extended the league strikeout lead while Bill Corrigan and Mex George delivered strong offensive support for their teams.

Associated Press Ardmore Cardinals Muskogee Gals Paris Shawnee Hawks Muskogee Ponca City Lapchar Semivale Greenville Il Bsonan Dirk Simpson J. C Dune Bob Beallie Jerry Keller Jim Wagner Curt Jantee Shaunoee Muskogee Giants Hawks Bob Poava City Bob Halnies Tack Curtis Wlon Bill Corrigan Tis Leamastes Mex George Senunole

Milwaukee Owner Seeks To Keep NL In New York City

Brooklyn AP report says Milwaukee Braves owner Perini urged legislation to keep the National League in New York if Dodgers and Giants move. He voiced sympathy for the Dodgers in Brooklyn and supported O Malley if a move to California occurs, even at extra travel costs for visitors.

Milwaukee New York City Brooklyn Low Perini Milwaukee Braves National League New York Dod Grants Braves Boston Dodgers Walter O'Malley California Waller Los Angeles

Justice Williams Win Intercity Fourball Title

Justice and Stormy Williams of Oklahoma City teamed to win the Intercity Fourball championship in Tulsa. Sax and Jack Judd, Tulsa brothers, captured runners up as Williams displayed seven greens and limited trouble, delivering the day’s best golf.

Tulsa Ab Justice Stormy Williams Oklahoma City Sax Jack Judd Justice Washita Valley Hec

Oklahoma City Swimmers Take Second in Wichita Meet

The Oklahoma City swim club finished second in the Wichita Junior Chamber of Commerce Open swimming and diving championships held at McConnel Air Force Base. Wichita won with 572 points, while Oklahoma City totaled 276.

Wichita, Kan Oklahoma City Wichita

Yesterday's Home Runs and Team Standings Summary

A fragmented sports note lists players from multiple teams including Phillies Dodgers Braves Cubs Yankees and Redlegs with scattered names such as Repulski Hodges Mays Kluszewski and Kell. It references home run highlights and mentions several clubs and players without a coherent game result.

Commanders Nip the Nine in 4-2 Victory at Park

Lavry Foley, former OU, scattered nine hits and struck out six to win. Jerry Parke belted a four bases loaded double driving in two runs in the seventh. Ed Opich and the Sand Group fielded well as the Commanders claimed the league lead with a 4-2 win and prepared to face 1st Group at Butner Field.

Ane Guided Missiles School Command Rose Abe Sinth Kort Sill Baseball League Thinsackey Jerry Parky Toorwis Ant Parke Lavry Foley OU. Finger Ed Opich Tlowas Qi GE ASMSC Dyckens Arisah

Sill Net Tourney Starts Tomorrow

The Fourth Army net meet opens tomorrow at Fort Sill with entrants from multiple divisions. Open division matches use best two of three, finals best three of five. Deadline for entries was 1 p.m. today, per athletic director Gene Dees.

Uhreedey Fort Sill Lennis Fourney Gels Uindemeny 'Mudsday Sill Spon Nelsiers Sil Im Army Gene Dees

Hoad Nervous in Pro Debut but Posts Win

POREST HILLS N Y Lew Hoad spoke of nervousness before his professional debut at the Tournament of Champions. He beat Frank Sedgman 6-3 6-1 6-1, noting better nerves than Wimbledon. Sedgman praised Hoad’s anticipation and power as they discussed Gonzales and upcoming matches.

Porest Hills N.Y. W Lew Hoad Lew Wimphedion Hoa Winledon Torhe Jack Kramer Frank Sedgman Yestern Sedgiman Ashley Cooper West Side Sedgmen Sedgman Hoad Terriie Pancho Gonzales Gonzales Pancho Fin L Lew Tory Traberl Ken Hosewall Pinedo Segura

Flam Tests Saintt In Nassau Finals

Flam advances to the Nassau Bowl Invitation Grass Court finals at Nassau. He defeated Canada's Don Tranta 6 2 10 8 63 to reach the final, with Savill seeded second and beating Gil Bho 7 5 8 6 64. The doubles finalists include Flam and Savill versus Mike Green and Jon Cranston.

Glen Cove N.Y Herb Flam Beverly Hills Calif Mast Obnaen Avhuan

Sports In Brief Recap From The National Track Meets

Fragmented readable text notes various track and field results with names like Stepanov and Wesker. Mentions high jump reports and a Belmont-related item. Contains multiple place names and times though many details are garbled.

Earmndian Karol Eager Wem Eran Shack Yury Stepanov Met Ely Pilin

Colonels Face Two Tuneups Before District Start

The Lawson-Fort Sill Colonels schedule two practice games ahead of the District and American Legion Baseball title defense. They play Chickasha Thursday and Duncan Friday, aiming to build momentum after last year’s district title run to the state finals.

Lawson-Fort Sill Colonels American Legion Duncan Colonels Chickasha Mangum Red Sox Colonials

Whiz Kids Win 4th Twinbill In 10 Days

The Phillies sweep doubleheaders to trim the National League lead to a half game. Philadelphia won two from St Louis as Curt Simmons and Jim Hearn saved a strong day with five home runs, while other NL results left Brooklyn, Cincinnati, and New York closing gaps and the Yankees erupting at Comiskey Park. Musial played, McDaniel faltered, and Williams boosted his batting average as Detroit and Boston split AL action.

Presa Phillies Cay Phils Curt Simmons Jin’ Hearn St. Louis LL. von McDaniel Larry Jackson Brooklyn Milwaukee Gil Hodges Frank Torre Andy Palko Cincinnati Ted Williams Mickey Mahle Sill Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Red Sox Joe Allobelli Bob Lemon Rad GB Buhl Suwalski H. Maile Pysvow Campanella Eodges Milaskee Schoendigas Chivagi New York Gnasiplman Kaiser Lown Brosnan Vimo Keeman Silvera Fanening Crone McTrimick Worth Gglen Grissom Thomas Westrung Healy Wo Grissom Emsnan Pine Chivazo Leng Speak Lockman Thomson Ailays St. Taoulx Hound Philadelphia McDaniel Merritt Lehrmacht Simmons and Larne Medantel Hunnemins Repulakh Grss Si Atker Frierten Aml Bailey Swanson Purkey

Casey's System Wins Late Rally for Yankees Over White Sox

New York Yankees rallied for six runs in the ninth to beat Chicago White Sox 5 4 after losing the first game of a doubleheader. Bill Skowron hit a key homer as White Sox pitcher gave up one run in 17 innings. Stengel praised his "system" for late rallies while Al Lopez lamented the ninth inning collapse.

New York Yankees Chicago Cone Gine Yaraks Sud Yanw Fary Bill Skowren Billy Pierce Mankee Stan Musia Brooklyn Milwaukee Palko Gino Cimoli Hodges Bob Buhl Jeff Meld Red Schoendienst Dodgers Charlie Neal Eddie Mathews Duke Snider Feld Cincinnati Hersh Freeman Casey Sleage Yorks Usey Chicago White Sox Bill Skowron Sox Bead New York Vielks Skowron Stengel Hem Skowron Belle Juve Esposilo Sammy Berta Sater Chisyx Wilson Etster Howard Skowren Jerry Coleman Tad Esposito Joe Collins Collins Lin White Sox al Lopez Lopez

Women's Western Qualifying Today in Omaha

Qualifying rounds determine contenders for the 57th Women s Western Amateur Golf Tournament held at Omaha Country Club. About 189 top women golfers entered. defending champ Ann Quast of Marysville Washington is not competing. Notable contenders include Barbera McIntire Marjorie Lindsay Judy Bell Andrea Cohn and Mrs Ann Casey Johnson. The course was lengthened to 6 167 yards for qualifying and first rounds and to 6 242 yards for the later stages.

Omaha Ann Quast Marysville Wash Barbera McIntire Toledeuce Ann Casey John Stone Mason City Towa Palm Beach Marjorie Lindsay Judy Bell Wichita Andrea Cohn Waterloo Iowa Mes Omaha Country Club

Buchholz Captures Crown In Topeka Tennis

16 year old Buchholz from Sh. Lewis wins Missouri Valley tennis title in Topeka with straight sets over Land. Evika Puete of St. Louis takes women’s title by default over Bev Tolan. top doubles result features Buchholz and Len Vessey beating Ware and Parker 6 3 6 0. Mixed doubles won by Parker and Merceina Parker over Tavision and Prosser. Dr. Ealing Jensen and Dave Freeborn clinch doubles in 7-5 6-1.

Kan Buchhelz Lewis Missouri Valley Gene Land Ollahan City Biechhelx Lede Land St. Louis Jjunior Okla Dr. Ealing Jensen Ames Tara Jensen Dave Freeborn Tulsa R. B. Evans Ada Ukht Wyn Mortis Henryetta

City Keglers Fall In Match At Lawson Lanes

The Manhattan bowling team hosted Oklahoma City women and Menhattans, posting strong scores but losing 2,208 to an unspecified total. Schereder and Klabunde led with high singles, while Randel added multiple 500s. doubles and weekly events saw Brouse, Meeks, and others winning multiple divisions.

Oklahoma City Ben Mauper Ray Randel Manhattans Lawson Claire Schroeder Cary Klaynee Klabunde Hlowever Flanper Randel Schimeder Hogper Louise Mike Brouse Seatch Frank Billie Diesel Ruth Wendy Meeks B. Chaney Main Cavender

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