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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1972

Page

10

City Teams Collide In Key NBC Game

Lawton semipro baseball headlines a pivotal NBC tournament night as the Pepsis face the Braves at McCord Field in a losers bracket showdown. Durant leads after a 6-0 win with Rhoten and Prestridge dominating on the mound. Ponca City edges Oklahoma City Oilers 5-4 in 10 innings to stay alive with Thompson delivering eight strong innings and a late run.

NBC Herb Jacobs Lawton Pepsis Braves McCord Field National Baseball Congress Muskogee and Thompson's Edmond Durant Perry Fred Rhoten Steve Prestridge Southeastern Wichita Ponca City Oklahoma City Oilers Cubs Thompson Ponca Lady Bug Harrah Cecil Powell Tony Armagno Lou Hampton Pete Gill Dave Frost Oklahoma City Oilers White Glen Gately Les Springs Dave Fisher David Weaver Weaver Rhoten Larry Fisher Prestridge

Colt Tourney Opens Today at Menendez Field Ambuc Park

The Colt baseball sectional tournament begins this evening with Lawton facing Altus at 6 30 and Bartlesville meeting Ardmore at 8 30 Opening ceremonies at 6 00 led by Mayor Don Whitaker Oklahoma City has a first round bye Albert Walz Lawton High junior will start for Lawton after a one hit game against Altus American Legion Matt Komnalty slated as catcher with probable starters including Mike Stinnett Doug Smith Greg Whetstone Tony Antone Dennis Totte Ray Chidest er and Ron Elam

Lawton Altus Bartlesville Ardmore Menendez Field Ambuc Park Lawton High Altas American Legion Matt Komnalty Lawton Stars Mike Stinnett Doug Smith Greg Whetstone Tony Antone Dennis Totte Ray Chidester Ron Elam

Sooner Outlook: Fair And Mild

University of Oklahoma football guide 1972 profile outlines the Outlook section with offense defense and kicking plans. It notes Nebraska Colorado and Oklahoma as top Big Eight contenders after the 1971 season and previews the Sooners road to improved defense and steady offense.

University of Oklahoma John Keith Addie Lee Barker Bill Hancock Sooners Keith Oklahoma

Oklahoma Sooners Face Road Tests and Switch to Pass Heavy Offense

OU followers note the Sooners face Colorado and Nebraska on the road this year and must stay reasonably healthy, especially on defense. Dave Robertson emerged as the No 1 quarterback candidate, offering better passing but less running than Mildren. The team plans a Wishbone T with more passing, relying on an experienced line, Greg Pruitt, Joe Wylie, Leon Crosswhite, and a developing defense led by Lucius Selmon and Derland Moore.

Sooners Colorado Nebraska Jack Mildren Dave Robertson Garden Grove Calif Mildren Abilene Tex Oklahoma Robertson John Carroll Dave Tom Brahaney Greg Pruitt Joe Wylie Leon Crosswhite Chuck Fairbanks Lucius Selmon Raymond Hamilton Derland Moore Roderick Shoate Randy Hughes Shoate Hughes Tulsa Memorial

Evert Beats Goolagong In Cleveland Bonne Bell Cup

Floridan Chris Evert defeated Evonne Goolagong in three sets 6-3 4-6 6-0 in the Bonne Bell Cup final in Cleveland. The win gave the United States one victory in the best-of-seven series and drew a record 7,428 in attendance for the final day.

John R. Skinner Cleveland Ohio United States Chris Evert Evonne Goolagong Miss Goolagong Miss Evert Fort Lauderdale Bonne Bell Forest Hills England Jonne Bell Wightman Margaret Court Australia Wimbledon Billie Jean King Cincinnati Chris Evonne

Hiskey Zarley Win PGA Team Title in Dramatic Finish

In Ligonier Pennsylvania PGA National Team Championship final round, Kermit Zarley and Babe Hiskey surged to a 66 66 66 66 262 total, beating Johnny Miller and Grier Jones by 13 strokes. Palmer withdrew due to a infected finger, Jack Lewis replaced Palmer and finished 13 behind.

Babe Hiskey Kermit Zarley Laurel Valley Golf Club Ligonier Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Professional Golfers Association Univrsity Houston Palmer Nicklaus Jack Lewis Lewis Hiskey Zarley Johnny Miller Grier Jones

Exhibition Season Hits High Gear

The AP reports the pre season schedule heats up with 12 exhibitions this weekend following Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl win and Chiefs victory in Canton. Vikings trio reach terms. Rams QB Gabriel works out. Rams QB Hart sidelined.

Associated Press Dallas Cowboys Chicago Kansas City Chiefs New York Giants Canton Ohio Baltimore Washington Tampa Fla Buffalo St. Louis N.Y Los Angeles Cleveland South Bend Ind Kansas City Green Bay Cincinnati Dallas Houston Detroit Miami Oakland New England New York Jets San Francisco Jacksonville Pittsburgh San Diego Atlanta New Orleans Philadelphia Gene Washington Clint Jones Charlie West Minnesota Vikings Jones Roman Gabriel Los Angeles Rams Jim Hart

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