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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1973

Page

13

Teen Scores Hole In One At Fort Sill Golf Club

Fifteen year old Gary Keleher of Lawton aced a 330 yard par four on the Fort Sill eighth hole using a driver. The shot was witnessed by Mrs. Roma D. Zuber. Gary, son of Sgt Maj (Ret) Robert E. Keleher, played for Tomlinson Junior High. He later bogeyed the ninth to finish two over par with a 38.

Gary Keleher Lawton Lawton High Fort Sill Roma D. Zuber Altus Gary Robert E. Keleher Tomlinson

Brown Takes Bearcat Helm

GRANDFIELD staff reports Paul Brown named head football coach at Grandfield succeeding Jim Washburn who resigned after two years. Brown formerly led Carnegie from 1965 to 1969 posting a 43-12 record and reaching the 1965 state Class B semifinals before losing to Wynnewood.

Grandfield Paul Brown Carnegie Brown Jim Washburn Bearcat Wildcat Wildcats Wynnewood Hobart

Skeet Team Grabs Title in Georgia Championship

John Griswold of Lawton teamed with four Oklahoma residents to win the 28 gauge World Skeet Championship in Savannah. They scored 496 of 300 to take top honors, after previously placing third in the 410 gauge. Griswold was eliminated from the 28 gauge individual list, though teammates Harold Beck and Harry Proffit remain among 15 in the individual competition.

John Griswold Lawton Oklahoma Savannah Georgia Griswold Harold Beck Harry Proffit

School Brigade Cagers Nab Win in Fort Sill League Night

Fort Sill Summer Basketball League at Honeycutt Gym featured four Ameri can League games. Aviation Command beat 9th Group No 14 300 S S 56, ATC No 2 edged 532 ATC No 1 45, 9th Group No 3 43 School Brigade No 38 and ATC No 3. Top scorers included Greg Rockmore 18 for Aviation Command and Olando James 24 for 100 S S.

Fort Sill Honeycutt Gym Brigade No. 3 Aviation Command S&s ATC No. 2 Greg Rockmore Olando J James ATC No John Grovey School Brigade Dove McHorp

Elgin Eagles Take Third in State Tournament

The Elgin girls softball team finished third at Ardmore after a 3-2 start. Wes Pewewardy's squad beat Seminole 14-10 Fort Sill WACs 14-5 and Chickasha 1-0, then fell to Ardmore 8-4 and Chickasha 13-9 in rain and mud. Jan Pewewardy pitched all five games.

Elgin Eagles Ardmore Wes Pewewardy Eagles Seminole Fort Sill Wacs Chickasha Pewewardy

Golf Tips Warn Against Using Long Irons

The author describes average players overreacting when using a 2 iron, noting neck tension, difficulty of long irons, and a tendency to mishit as they try to lift the ball. Shorter irons and proper technique are implied as better choices for consistent contact.

Trevino endorses higher woods for distance and ease

By Lee Trevino, he favors a 5-wood for distance like a 2-iron with less strain and confidence from the head weight. He praises a 6-wood for height and distance, notes skepticism about long irons, and urges using a wood to avoid muscle strain and difficult shots.

Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights From League Play

The columns show National League East standings with teams like St. Louis Chicago and Montreal, plus West races including Los Angeles and San Francisco. Daily and Wednesday game schedules list matchups such as Chicago at Philadelphia and Los Angeles at Houston with start times and pitchers.

St. Louis Chicago Pittsburgh USA Montreal Philadelphia Allanta Houston Los Angeles San Francisco Jenkins Gure Twitchell Lonborg Cincinnati Normen Grimsiey Allente Morton Niekro Montrect New York Atlanta San Diego

Baseball Line Scores and Box Scores From Today's Games

Chicago and Minnesota split a high scoring affair as Bohnsen earned the win for Chicago and Kent took the loss for Minnesota. Tiant improved to 13-9 for New York in a win over Boston. Lolich dropped to 0-10 for Detroit while Etchebarren homered for Baltimore. Bibby won for Texas over Oakland. Rogers and Boccabella powered Montreal past New York, with Marshall earning the win. Reuschel matched Gibson in a St Louis Chicago tilt. Schuenhroud’s Braves beat Pirates as Agee and Watson contributed for Houston. Mats, Lopes, and Ferguson homered in a San Francisco-Los Angeles clash.

New York Baltimore Boston Detroit Milwaukee Ss Cleveland Oakland Kansas City Minnesota Chicago California S&s Texas Palmer Tidrow Perry Coleman Milwaukee Colborn Slaton Dobson Lee Salitterff Stone Blyleven Holtzman Circle Wright American Association

Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Listed

The ledger shows leaders in batting with Rose and Bonds atop runs and hits lists, and pitchers led by Twitchell Seaver and Osborn with 9 decisions. Notable names include Stargell Evans Aaron Mayberry Murcer and Jackson along with Crawford and Carew in the runs batted in and hits categories.

Rose Cin Watson Hun B.robinson Phi Maddox Goodson Bonds Evans Ati Morgen Stercell Pgh Bench Dione SF Hin W.devis Gerr Atl Fuentes Stovb Cardenal Chi W.davis Steroell Poh Simmons Stl Metzger Matthews Sanquilien Stargell H.aaron DaJoinson Moroan Brett Cleveland Sil P.niekro John Cortton Seaver Sutton Gibson Messismth Corew Min D.may Mil Murcer T.daevis Bol Munson R.jackson Oak Otis Mayberry Meiton Derwin Carew A.johnson Tex Broun A.rodriguez Det D.alien Rojos Caorew Coggins Bal Bumbry Briggs Ook Ofis Hendrick Cle Bando North Patek Alomer Cal Camp Oneris Harper Bsn D.nelson Hunter Sputtorff Lee McDaniel

ABC Loses Pro Cagers

New York AP A state supreme court justice ruled CBS validly secured a three year NBA TV contract over ABC objections. Justice Hyman Korn approved despite ABC claims of bad faith and plots by NBA owners. The decision highlights ABC’s clash with the NBA and CBS over terms and broadcast timing.

New York Columbia Broadcasting System National Basketball Association Supreme Court Hyman Korn American Broadcasting Co NBA ABC CBS SBA

Reuschel Delivers Solid Start In Cubs Win Over Cardinals

Rick Reuschel planned to limit runs against Bob Gibson and the St. Louis Cardinals. He allowed one run in six innings as Chicago beat St. Louis 3-1, narrowing the gap atop the NL East and snapping a two-game Cubs streak. Lou Brock opened with a walk and steal, helping set the pace early.

Rick Reuschel Cubs Gibson St. Louis Joe Mooshil Chicago Bob Gibson St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cub Reuschel Cardinals Reusehel Lou Brock Ted Sizemore Tim McCarver Brock Dave LaRoche LaRoche Red Schoendienst Rick Monday Cub Jose Cardenal Billy Williams Sizemore Cardenal Jim Hickman Glenn Beckett Schoendienst

Twyman praises Maurie as premiere marks powerful tale

Cincinnati figures and former teammates praise the film Maurie at its premiere. Jack Twyman notes Maurie Stokes's life and his guardianship, while Oscar Robertson and Ted Sizemore comment on performances and moments that moved them.

Cincinnati Maurice Jack Twyman Maurie Twyman Maurice Stokes Bernie Casey Bo Svenson Theodore M. Berry Stokes Carol Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Royals Casey

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