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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1957
Page
6
Assistant Manager Martin departs New York aboard a cross country swing, bound for Washington, after being traded to the Kansas City A’s. He reflects on the move and the impact on teammates, while Mantle and others react to the upheaval and the future with Kansas City.
The article outlines Grubbs discussing a potential deal with Buds and others, exploring intent and possible terms. It notes interest from Soa and GCITbE as the Southwest Conference context frames talks about recruitment, academic alignment, and future baseball and football implications.
Dallas report details a Trans Miss golf tournament in which top players from Oklahoma Texas and surrounding states competed. Notable names include Willard Cromsaay Dallas and Don Schumacher Fort Worth with defending champion from Oklahoma City not needing to qualify.
Chicago White Sox sign catcher Chuck Lindstrom son of Fred Lindstrom. Lindstrom joins the organization and is assigned to Colorado Springs in the Western League.
USGA requests Ward to withdraw from the Trans-Mississippi golf tournament amid probation and controversy over a prior miscue in staking rules. Ward’s invitation to play was discussed as the organization weighs sanctions and eligibility for national events.
Fragmented sports brief notes unsettled results from a first round in a tennis style event. Mentions Warbler salt lake arena and Michigan upset with scattered team names and unclear scores.
Denver fans await the lightweight title clash as Willie Brower defends against Cuba’s Zulueta at the Denver Coliseum. Brower seeks a repeat victory after two prior defenses, while Zulueta brings a sharp, faster style and a 109 bout ledger. The bout will be televised nationally with analysts predicting a tense, hard-hitting matchup at 4 a.m. MST.
Yesterday's sports roundup highlights Barry McDevitt and Dodgins contributing to a 7-2 victory for the Reds as seven hits helped power the comeback. Genp Freist of the Pirates delivered a four run rally with a clutch double for a 7-0 win over the Breyes, stacking strong performances in a mixed game slate.
United Press story reports Senator Keating proposing limited antitrust exemptions for professional sports. He backs partial relief for baseball and football while opposing broad exemptions, and questions extending antitrust carve outs to radio and TV rights. Congressional subcommittee hearings on sports antitrust regulation continue with testimony from sports and government officials.
The Cinberten III Group meets the 41st Group defending champions in Fort Sill baseball action tonight at Barnes Field. Game time is T p.m. The Alnd beat the Alsi last night to tie for second place. Wenny Ludberg earned the win with Mel Chaplin in relief, while Jake Char made a sparkling defensive play.
Lawton Braves, 13-5 at Memorial Park, host Greenville Yankees in game one of a three game set. Coach Travis Jackson's club, 13-7 at home, sits fourth, a game ahead of Paris after Paris edged Lawton 5-3 in last night's finale. Shavlston Brown and Bolneen homered for Lawton. Paris rallied in the eighth to claim win with key hits by Hernandez and Simpson.
The rookie lefty dazzled in his major league bow, fanning 11 over a strong start as the Pirates edged Milwaukee 3 2. Despite early fielding miscues, the Brooks offense backed him, while Cincinnati slid and Pittsburgh stayed within reach of the NL lead amid a tense scene from the early 20th century game.
Brooklyn manager Wall Alston serves the second day of a three game suspension while lefty Johnny Pueles is sidelined for weeks. Padres and Dodgers pitchers face issues as Christ Hospital doctors report inflammation in Koufax area and Mays undergoes care. timely decisions loom for the team.
Ardmore Cardinals seize a one game lead by edging Greenville 3 3 in the opener while Seminole blanks Muskogee 3 0 with Ray Cordiera driving in the decisive run. Ponca City hosts Seminole in tonight’s second split double header slate with Shawnee rained out.
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