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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1955

Page

22

Outdoor Report: Anti-Pollution Fight Delayed to September

Oil operators win a two month postponement of Oklahoma anti pollution rules as the Corporation Commission aligns with the State Game and Fish Department and water resources board. Ray C. Jones emphasizes cautious pace to implement rules as law.

Bob Greenberg Oklahoma Corporation Commission State Game and Fish Department Division of Water Resources Oklahoma Planning and Resources Board Corporation Commissiona Ray C. Jones

Veterans shine as ex majors star in Pacific Coast League

New York July 23 Veteran Vern Stephens, just released by Chicago after 15 major league seasons, debuted for Seattle in the Pacific Coast League with a grand slam that powered a 4 0 Rainiers win over Los Angeles. Lou Kretlow pitched a shutout, his fourth in five starts. Larry Jansen, returning from a elbow injury, has a 5 2 record with Oakland and recently threw six scoreless innings.

New York Vern Stephens Chicago White Sox Seattle Rainiers Los Angeles Lou Kretlow Larry Jansen Giants Oakland The Oaks Wally Westlake Baltimore Westlake Tom Borland Oklahoma A&m

Aussies Reach Cup Finals With Doubles Victory

In Louisville the Australian doubles pair Lew Hoad and Rex Hartwig defeated Brazil's Bob Falkenburg and Ronald Moreira 6 2 6 4 6 1 in 55 minutes to clinch a finals berth in the American Zone play offs. Their win follows Hoad and Ken Rosewall singles wins and ensures Australia leads 3 0 in the series. They will face Canada next weekend in Montreal to decide the zone champion, then Japan, and possibly Europe to face the United States in Forest Hills.

Louisville Lew Hoad Rex Hartwig Hoad Hartwig Brazil Bob Falkenburg Ronald Moreira Ken Rosewall Canada Montreal Japan United States Forest Hills

Three-Way Flag Fight Tightens Fort Sill Baseball Race

Fort Sill near season end as three teams chase the command-led race. The Commanders hold a slim one game edge over the 17th and 77th Groups, with the 93rd Group five and a half back. Star players include Tom Legros and Tom St John for the Commanders, Daryl Spencer managing the 17th, and Joe Morgan leading the 77th. The 93rd features Paul Toth and Earl Tankersley, and Randy Beisenbach stars for the 93rd. The 52nd Group, the Fighting Irish, gains attention with Ira Woltaszewski and Bill Bartolovich. First Ordnance sits winless. Regular schedule ends around August 5. a post season plan may shift to a training camp due to postponed games. Fourth Army tournament set for September at Butner Field with Fort Sill defending champ status.

Grou Paul Toth Earl Tankersley Randy Beisenbach Texas A Fighting Irish Sill Ira Woltaszewski Don Bennedetti George Hrachiar Bill Bartolovich Army Fort Sill

Playoffs Begin In City Softball League

Playoffs in both men and women divisions start Monday night at ABC Park. Retired Service, the regular season champion, meets Texaco at 7 30 p.m. in the opener, followed by Tesco girls vs WACs. Tuesday features best of three series with Security Bank vs Telco and KSWO against Cache in the girls bracket.

ABC Park Texaco Tesco Girls Wacs Security Bank Telco KSWO Cache

Swoon's Son Wins Arlington Futurity at Arlington Park

Speedy Swoon's Son the 8 to 5 favoriteled the stretch to win by 3 lengths in the $144 580 Arlington Futurity before 25112 fans at Arlington Park The Doge colt topped six furlongs for 2 year olds earning $88 140 for owner E Gay Drake Mark's Rickey finished second with Golden Bear third in the 14 horse field.

Swoon Arlington Park Chicago E. Gay Drake Lexington Mark’s Rickey Golden Bear

Davey Manzi bout set for Saginaw comeback

Tawas City Michigan July 23 Welterweight Chuck Davey will begin his comeback with a 10 round bout against Pat Manzi of Syracuse New York on August 22 at St Andrew s Field in Saginaw.

Tawas City Mich Chuck Davey Pat Manzi Syracuse N.Y St. Andrew’s Field Saginaw

Yesterday's Home Runs By The Associated

Home run leaders across leagues feature Jess Schoonmaker and Paula for the Senators and Tigers with Crandall and Pafko among others. Furillo and Sarni contribute for the Dodgers and Cardinals while Ennis and Miksis for the Phils and Cubs display notable power. Williams, Minoso, Cerv, and Evers appear among top hitters for major clubs.

Schoonmaker Paula Senators Tuttle Boone Kuenn Kaline Tigers Crandall Pafko Braves Furillo Dodgers Evers Indians Sarni Cards Ennis Phils Miksis Cubs Williams Red Sox Minoso White Sox Cerv Yankees

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