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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1953

Page

11

Softball Officials Schedule State Meet Meeting Today

Softball officials led by president Bob Waco convene at 3 p m at the Sporting store to map plans for the remaining phase of league play. Managers from all teams attend to align on targets and schedules.

Bob Waco Rm Vo Sporting Store

Immy Lanman Heads to National Golf Meet in Ann Arbor

Lawton’s rising golfer Immy Lanman and runner up in the state Jaycee tournament will depart for the national meet in Ann Arbor, Michigan next month. Local backers at the Lawton Country Club funded a new bag woods shoes and wardrobe to support the trip.

Immy Lanman Lawton Ann Arbor Mich Lawton Country Club Jimmy Jimmy Demaret Little Ben Hogan Eddie Seay Bantam Ben

Junior Mat Champ On Wrestling Card

The world's junior lightheavy weight wrestling champion Dan McShain will face Karol Krauser in the Duncan arena main event. The card runs Saturday night with the first bout at eight o clock.

Duncan Duncan Arena Dan McShain Karol Krauser

32 horses remain eligible for Hawthorne Gold Cup

Executive Director Robert F. Carey announced that 32 horses have made second payments to remain eligible for the Hawthorne Gold Cup set for October 17. The race will be run at a mile and a quarter, in Chicago.

Chicago Robert F. Carey

Ascari and Farina Triumph at British Grand Prix

Alberto Ascari and Giuseppe Farina led Ferraris to record wins at Silverstone before 100,000 fans. Ascari set a lap speed record of 95.79 mph and won the 90 laps of the 2 mile 1,631 yard course in two hours fifty minutes, averaging 92.97 mph.

Glverstone England Alberto Ascari Giuseppe Farina Italy Ascari

Oklahoma Amateur Baseball Federation Announces District Tourneys

Acton said play will start at Henryetta Thursday in a 10 team sandlot tournament. The winner advances to the state tournament at Cushing August 21 to 28. District tournament at Stroud opens June 28 with other meets in Oklahoma City Carnegie Enid and Duncan dates not set.

DetAnams City Ed Acton Oklahoma Amateur Baseball Federation Henryetta Cushing Acton Stroud Oklahoma City Carnegie Enid Duncan

Sooner State Sand Bass and Catfish Run Report Card

EST NEWS from around Oklahoma covers Lake Texoma sand bass schools driven by rising water, with W F Foster of Anson and others reporting quick daily limits. Trotlining at Cache creek and Red River remain productive, while Temple area sees squirrel hunting and drum sightings after stocking. Lawtonka, Walters, and Williams lake activity includes catfish, crappie, bass catches, and a state fish and game program to reduce rough fish.

Sooner Lake Texoma W. F. Foster Nnson Tex Cache Creek Red River Woody Wilson Woody Oklahoma City Red Temple Bill Gibson Temple Lake L Ane Lawtoner John Frampton H. H. Hagle Lawtonka W. A. Cathcart Lawton Bill Whitener Cyril C. G. Conner Tom Lowery Harry Kennedy Mark Weaver Chickasha Fred Goss Fort Sill Graham Jim Pierce Phoenix Ariz Jinx Pryor Roswell N. M Bob Williamson Claude Harned North End Bob Charlie Dean Cameron Texas Williams Lake Washington State Buss Morris Lake Thomas Bubs Walters Lake Clay Wilson Roland Brown State Fish and Game Commission Emmett Haynes Haynes J. L. Fletcher H. C. Faulconer Walters Rex Lee

Lights Up Wins Sunset Handicap at Hollywood Park

Lights Up, returning after a breakdown, captures Hollywood Park's Sunset Handicap at a mile and five eighths by a neck. Endowment, at 50 to 1, challenges hard as Lights Up clocked 2.41 1-5 for the distance. Jockey Jack Westrope receives a rousing cheer as the Calumet Farm entry finishes third and fourth with Fleet Bird and Nearque II.

Inglewood Calif Hollywood Park Endowment Fleet Bird Calumet Farm Nearque II Lights Up Calumet C. H. Jones

Dropo Reported On His Way Out

Detroit July 18. Walt Dropo may depart as Tigers first baseman after owner Walter O Briggs and farm director Herold Ruhl flew west to negotiate with Oakland for Jim Marshall. Oakland prices Marshall at about 100000 dollars and Briggs sought a personal look at the left handed slugger before paying.

Detroit Walt Dropo Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Walter O Spike) Briggs Tigers Herold Muddy) Ruhl Oakland Jim Marshall Briggs

FARTC and RC Open Playoffs For Flag Tonight

Fort Sill 1953 playoff opener features Field Artillery Replacement Training Center versus Reception Center in a best of five at Butner Field at 8:15. RC trails with a 14 game lossless record. both teams eliminated the other finalists.

Field Artillery Replacement Training Center Fort Sill Butner Field Reception Center FARTC Shaughnessy Artillery School Command Headquarters Battery TAC Red River Sill Paducah Texas Chickasha Butner Fiecas Sheppard Air Force Base

Little Imp Wins Governor's Handicap at Narragansett Park

In Pawtucket RI on July 18 Little Imp the third choice among six defeated Soldier Son the 9 to 10 favorite by a length and a quarter in the Governor's Handicap at Narragansett Park. Rush Prince finished third, five lengths behind Soldier Son after a mile and an eighth on a fast track.

Pawtucket R.J Little Imp Soldier Son Narragansett Park Rush Prince

Haas Holds St. Paul Open Lead in Third Round

Sean Freddie Haas of New Orleans leads the St. Paul Open after the third round with a 202 for 54 holes, one stroke ahead of Marty Furgol Dutch Harrison and Ted Rhodes who are tied at 203. Sam Snead and Jimmy Clark close at 204 as Harrison posts a 65.

ST. Paul Sean Freddie Haas New Orleans Haas Marty Furgol Lemont Dutch Harrison Ardmore Okla Ted Rhodes Chicago Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Va Jimmy Clark LaGuna Beach Calif Rhodes Shelly Mayfield Cedarhust Freddie Haas Ill Cedarhurst N.Y Boeininger Oklahoma City Jack Burke Kiamesha Lake Jerry Barber la Canada Doug Ford Harrison Chandler Harper Portsmouth Red Hawkins Antioch Red Wampler Indianapolis Ind Jim Detroit Bob Inman Arkadelphia Ark Gardner Dickinson Panama City Fla Joe Coria Skee Riegel Tulsa Wally Ulrich Austin Minn Bill Waryan

Dancer Captures Arlington Classic By Nine Lengths

Native Dancer swept from far back to win the Arlington Classic by nine lengths as the richest three year old race, earning 97,725 bringing career earnings to 660,845 and making him the fifth all time money winner. Jockey Eric Guerin guided the favorite to victory over a crowd of 39,460 with Sir Mango placing second and Van Crosby third.

Chicago Native Dancer Satuday Citation Stymie Armed Assault Eric Guerin Ome Tom M. Daniel Desuo Beo Sir Mango van Crosby James D. Norris Jamie K

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