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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1953

Page

10

Baseball headlines rival gridiron as fall sports loom

The update lists Yankees slipping after a strong start, Ted Williams planned August return for the Red Sox, and Brooklyn’s strong defense as the NL pennant race continues. Stan Musial eyes a seventh batting crown while Lawton’s Redlegs look to rebound. The piece shifts to high school football, with two season preludes in Oklahoma City and Wichita Falls Oil Bowl, plus clinics led by Bud Wilkinson and Adolph Rupp. A new $100,000 stadium rises at Midwestern, and charity splits fund Oklahoma Crippled Children’s Hospital and Wichita Falls agencies.

Aseball Yankees White Sox Ted Williams Red Sox Lou Boudreau Brooklyn Lawton’s Redlegs Oklahoma City Wichita Falls Oklahoma Bud Wilkinson Sooners Henry “Red” Sanders UCLA Wilkinson Bill Jennings Pete Elliott Pop Ivy Gomer Jones Adolph Rupp Kentucky Lexington University Ames Hicks Duncan John Lowry Val Dixon Midwestern University Texas Oklahoma Cripplea Children’s Hospital Cerebral Palsy Clinic School For Listening Eyes

Yanks Rally In 12th To Beat Tigers 15 11 At Briggs

New York Yankees mounted a dramatic 12th inning comeback to edge Detroit 15 to 11 at Briggs Stadium. After Detroit led 9-0 early, New York chipped away with singles and hits, then Gil McDougald and Joe Collins opened the 12th with back to back singles to start the decisive rally.

Detroit New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Briggs Stadium Tigers

Fort Sill Names 11-Man Sill All-Star Baseball Team

Fort Sill has announced its 11 man All Star squad plus five honorable mentions chosen by league managers and post athletic committee. Capt. John Strasser will coach the team for the Fourth Army Tournament at Fort Sam Houston August 18 to 23 with players from Reception Center and Field Artillery Replacement Training Center. The Cannoneers schedule Red River Valley games through September against Chickasha Sheppard AFB Paducah and Hobart to stay sharp for the event.

Fort Sill Post Athletic Committee John R. Magnusson G-1 Army John Strasser Joe Buck Hqstry TAC Bill Allen Jim Lawler FARTC Ken Hemphill Joe Pahr Claude _ Buckley Billy Muffett Recep Stun Benson Ray Haley Allen Lawler New Orleans Southern Association Milwaukee Wisc Hemphill Buck Hustry ASU Boston Red Sox Altus Okla Melago TAS Jamestown Detroit Joe Ceentr Bennett Ragas Natchez Miss Keystone Baumer Williams Paducah Tex Machinsky LaBeff Amarillo Sill Butner Field el Dorado Ark Strasser Fort Sam Houston Cannoneers Chickasha Sheppard Air Force Base Hobart

Cleveland Bumps Senators In 10th

Cleveland Indians beat the Washington Senators 6 to 4 in 10 innings at Cleveland with Al Rosen driving in the go ahead run in the 10th after Pete Runnels tied the game in the ninth with a homer. Bob Lemon earned his 14th win for Cleveland as Rosen and Smith homered for the victors before 9,560 fans.

Cleveland, O al Rosen Cleveland Indians Washington Senators al Smith Cleveland Rosen Johnny Schmitz Washington Pete Runnels Bob Lemon Lemon Indians Smith Rf Coan Aviila Vernon Mitdhl Jenseon Kendy Runes Busby O Easter Trwiligr Glynn Grasso Wiike Schnitz Runnels Terwilliger Bb—Schmitz Lo—Schmitz Schmitz Westlake W—Lemon L—Schmitz U— Rommel Berry Hurley Soar

Campanella Paces 7-0 Win for Dodgers in N L race

Brooklyn Dodgers beat Milwaukee 7 to 0 as Roy Campanella drives in three runs with a homer and a single. Russ Meyer wins his ninth, facing four Milwaukee hits with Campanella's 26th homer of the season fueling a fifth inning rally. The Pirates later fall 5-4 to the Cubs in Pittsburgh on Dee Fondy’s go ahead homer in the ninth.

ST. Louis Boston Red Sox St. Louis Browns Johnny Lipon Sox Ellis Kinder Satchel Paige Harry Brecheen R — Gilliam Reese Snider Robinson Hodges Furillo Campanella E— Gordon RBI Mathews Gilliam SH — Meyer Fruillo Bickford Logan Milwaukee Brooklyn Bb—Wilson Meyer Johnson So—Meyer Wilson Buhl Ho—Wilson Jolly W—Meyer L— Wilson U—Engeln Stewart Boggess Pinelli Pittsburgh Dee Fondy Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Fondy Chicago Philadelphia Robin Roberts Philadelphia Phillies St. Louis Cardinals Connie Mack Stadium Roberts Wilmer Vinegar Bend Mizell

Cincy Beats Giants 7-5 on Shaky Giants Defense

Willard Marshall and Jim Greengrass hit three run homers capitalizing on Giants errors as Cincinnati erases a 3-0 deficit to defeat New York 7-5. Fred Baczewski earned his fifth straight complete game while Worthington struggled with four walks and the Giants’ poor support.

New York Willard Marshall Jim Greengrass New York Giant Cincinnati Redlegs Fred Baczewski Cincinnati Chicago Cubs Red Worthington Giants Monte Irvin Alvin Worthington Bobby Hofman Bridgs Lekma Adams Dark Bell Toson Kzwski Irvin Gretas Tmsn Mrshal Spner Ladrith Muell Smnick Hott MilIn Rodes Mueller Koslo Rhodes Corwin R — Bell Kluszewski Greengrass Marshall Baczewski Hofman Spencer So—Baczewski Ho—Worthington W—Baczewski L—Worthington U—Secory Goetz Roberts Cascoli

Philley Rocks With Bases-Loaded Triple In A's Win

Chicago trailing 2 0 in the eighth, Dave Philley twisted ankle or not blasted a bases loaded triple as the Philadelphia Athletics crushed the White Sox 7 to 2. Gus Zernial homered for his 22nd. Philley replaced Carmen Mauro in right in the fifth after an x ray showed a sprain.

Chicago Dave Philley Philadelphia Athletics Chicago White Sox Gus Zernial Aitol Mike Fornieles Alex Kellner Carmen Mauro Philley Mauro Philadelphia Dmstri Fox O Fain A Pily Minso Suder Eliot Robnsa Rivra Zrnial Mele Michis Solar McGhe Murray Frails Aloma Stons R — Demaestri Zernial Michaels McGhee Carrasquel E Elliott Demaestri Minoso RBI Elliott Hr—Zernial Robinson Bb—Keliner Fornieles So—Kellner Forniels Ho—Fornieles W—Kellner L—Fornieles U—Grieve Napp Froese Passarella

Graham Holds Foe To Draw

In Syracuse Billy Graham of New York battled Carmen Basilio to a 12 round draw in War Memorial Auditorium. Both weighed 147 pounds. Basilio pressed early and led in the first half but tired as Graham’s left jabs punished him. Basilio, from Canastota, bled from a gash below the eye and nose and fought the last rounds with his eye nearly closed.

Syracuse N. Y Billy Graham New York New York State Carmen Basilio Canastota N.Y

Coach Arvey Pate Sought At Southwest Missouri State

Local sports briefs report that Arvey Pate, described as a highly respected basketball coach, was being sought as head coach at Southwest Missouri State amid unclear circumstances. The item notes the pursuit as part of a broader basketball coaching search.

Arvey Pate Southwest Missouri State Page

Reception Center Takes Post Title at Fort Sill

Fort Sill's Reception Center, behind Roy Tinney's pitching, defeated FARTC 4-0 at Butner Field to seize the best of five series lead. Tinney allowed two singles, struck out 15, and helped his cause with a two-run single in the second. Three runs scored in the frame on two singles, a double by Stu Benson, and a Muffett walk. Benson later drove in a run in the ninth as Muffett doubled and Williams singled.

Brooklyn N. Y Russ Meyer Milwaukee Roy Campanella Brooklyn Dodgers Braves Meyer Bill Bruton Ed Mathews Sid Gordon Carl Furillo Campanella Bruton Dodgers Furillo Fort Sill Roy Tinney FARTC Butner Field Tinney Jim Lawler Stu Benson

Dean and Simmons to Be Honored at Hall of Fame Event

Cooperstown, July 25 UP Dizzy Dean and Al Simmons will be formally installed in base ball's Hall of Fame Monday. A luncheon ceremony precedes an exhibition game between the Cincinnati Redlegs and the Chicago White Sox at Abner Doubleday Field. Nearly 10 000 townsfolk and tourists are expected to attend.

Cooperstown N. Y Dizzy Dean al Simmons Hall of Fame Cincinnati Redlegs Chicago White Sox Abner Doubleday Field

Top Seeded Stars Reach Penn Finals in Tennis Tourney

In Haverford Pennsylvania on July 25 top seeds advanced to the finals of the 54th annual Pennsylvania tennis tournament. Vic Seixas the Wimbledon and national clay court champion will play Tony Trabert for the men's title while Louise Brough faces Mrs. Margaret Osborn Du Pont for the women's crown.

Haverford Pennsylvania Vic Seixas Tony Trabert Cincinnati Louise Brough Beverly Hills Calif Margaret Osborn DuPont Wilmington Del

Bartzen And Perry Take Cup Matches

KINGSTON Jamaica July 25 The United States completed a 5-0 sweep of its second round American zone Davis Cup finals over the British West Indies Bartzen Bernard Bartzen of San Angelo Texas and Bob Perry of Los Angeles California won straight sets Bartzen defeated Ian MacDonald 6 3 6 1 6 3 after MacDonald led 3 2 in the first Bartzen then dominated the match after MacDonald rallied late in the final set by net control and pressure.

Kingston Jamaica United States British West Indies Bernard Bartzen San Angelo Tex Bob Perry Los Angeles Calif Bartzen Ian MacDonald MacDonald

Sherman rally wins in 12th over Lawton Redlegs

In Sherman on Saturday night the home team pushed across a run in the bottom of the 12th to beat the Lawton Redlegs 4 to 3 behind pitcher Nunzio Izzo. The late inning rally secured the special bulletin victory at home.

Sherman Texas Lawton Redlegs Nunzio Izzo

Wells Quits Grid Post At Snyder

Snyder high school officials sought a second football coach after Gene Wells, former Ryan mentor, announced a move to a junior high post in Hobbs New Mexico. Wells, an Oklahoma A&M graduate, had been slated to succeed Whiteley who left for Walters.

Snyder Snyder High Gene Wells Ryan Mentor Hobbs N. M

Collegiate All-Stars Begin Training Ahead of 1952 Game

Purdue hosts the Collegiate Gridiron All-Stars as they assemble for intensive drills for the 20th annual charity game against the Detroit Lions in Chicago. Bobby Dodd returns as head coach with aid from Holcolmb Voigts Sauer Erdelatz Graves, under the Chicago Tribune Charities sponsored event. The all-stars feature Bernie Flowers, Art DeCarlo, Kline Gilbert, Dick Modzelewski, Tommy O Connell, Dale Samuels, Jack Scarbath, John Oszewski, and Buck McPhail among others.

Lafayette Ind Purdue University Collegians Detroit Lions Chicago Bobby Dodd Georgia Tech Dodd Eeutu Holcolmb Purdue Art de Carlo Georgia Kline Gilbert Mississippi Dick Modzelewski Maryland Tommy O'Connell Illinois Dale Samuels Jack Scarbath John Oszewski California Buck McPhail Oklahoma

Frazier Extends Lead In Texas League Batting Race

Dallas July 25 Joe Frazier the Oklahoma City slugger extends the Texas League chase with a 35 point margin atop the batting standings as the Indians’ infielder adds more hits in the final six weeks.

Dallas Tex Joe Frazier Oklahoma City Indians Hammerer

Ford Ties Stewart For Lead In Kansas City Open

Ford and Stewart share third round lead at Milburn Country Club in the Kansas City Open. Ford shoots 68 67 67 to reach 202, tied with Earl Stewart Jr. Stewart’s eagle on 17 pulls him level. Turnesa Furgol Mangrum Wininger chase at 204 and 206 as other contenders hem in.

Kansas City Doughty Doug Ford Milburn Country Club Earl Stewart Jr Dallas Turnesa Furgol Ford Mangrum Oliver Milburn Bo Wininger Oklahoma City Ted Gwinn Salina Kans Leland Gibson Fred Haas New Orleans Stewart Jim Turnesa Briarcliff N.Y Marty Fargo Lemont Ill Ed Oliver Palm Springs Calif Lloyd Mangrum Niles Til Pe Wininger Kan Et Gibson Chandler Harper Portsmouth Fred Wampler Indianapolis Ind Paul McGuire Wichita Art Wall Jr Pocono Manor Seems Lojko A Besselink Grosinger Gardner Dickinson Panama City Fla Dave Douglas Newark Del Williamson Lincoln Neb Bob Toski Northampton Mass

Mexican player wins Canadian women’s title in upset

Melita Ramirez of Mexico defeated Thelma Long of Australia 6-1 6-3 to retain the Canadian women's championship in Toronto. In the men's singles, fourth seed Ed Moylan of Trenton New Jersey fell to Mervyn Rose of Australia 8-6 3-6 6-3 6-3 in the semifinal.

Toronto Melita Ramirez Mexico Thelma Long Australia United States Ed Moylan Trenton N.J Mervyn Rose

Sooner State League and surrounding baseball results

Box scores and standings from the Sooner State League and nearby circuits. Ardmore, Ada, Shawnee, Pauls Valley, McAlester and Gainesville appear with recent results. Texas, American and National League games, standings, and today’s scheduled doubleheaders and scores across multiple cities are listed, including Dallas, Oklahoma City and Shreveport.

Ardmore Sherman Ada Pauls Val Shawnee Lawton McAlester Gainesville Dallas Okla. City Shreveport Houston Ft.Worth Beaumont Tulsa San Antonio Fort Worth Oklahoma City

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