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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1948

Page

9

Cats Win Third For New Pilot

Dallas report notes Fort Worth manager George Docking, newly installed after Les Burge's firing, has steered the Cats to three straight victories and a tie for first in the Texas league. Houston and Fort Worth jockeyed for lead as San Antonio and Dallas won. Fort Worth’s Chris Van Guy spun a four-hitter in a 4-2 win over Shreveport. Dallas edged Shreveport 2-1.

Dallas George Docking Fort Worth Les Burge Cats Decking Shreveport Houston Buffs Tulsa San Antonio Oklahoma City Chris van Guy Hig Jack Richards Beaumont Cloyd Boyer George Archie Quentin Altizer Bill White

Tony Donofrio of Oilers To Take Wife At Home Plate

Seminole Oklahoma June 25 Tony Donofrio second baseman for the Seminole Oilers of the Sooner State League will marry Miss Inez Campbell of Seminole at home plate tonight Hugh Willingham manager will give away the bride and Seminole shortstop Joe Polinski will sing Because

Seminole Okla Tony Donofrio Seminole Oilers Inez Campbell Hugh Willingham Joe Polinski

Dalton's Nips Powers 3 2 to Tighten Softball Race

Dalton Business College edged Powers Sports 3 to 2 at Mattie Gear Park to move into a two way tie for league lead led by Leonard Head inside the park homer and six hitter pitching by Hilly Evans. Evans silenced the opponent until the fifth inning as Dalton’s broke a scoreless duel with three runs in the fourth.

Leonard Head Hilly Evans Dalton Business College Powers Sports Mattie Gear Park Steve Fine Foods Lawton Softball League Evans Dalton'’s James ‘Chapman Evan HarperJohnson Fairmont Creamery Mattie Beal Park Lawton Realtors Horna Lawton Business College Dalton Bus Cal Wayne Siler

Poor Crowds Still Plague Brownies

In St Louis on June 5 the Browns warned they may move from the city if attendance does not improve. Only 2,288 fans attended last night's game against the Philadelphia Athletics, the smallest in the four game series and among the season's lightest crowds. President Richard Muckerman said the fate of the Browns in St Louis rests with the fans, while manager Bill Dewitt stated that about 7,500 per game were needed to break even financially.

Browns St. Louis Bill Dewitt Alen Page Clare Morford Page Morford Allen

Red Cross Classes Start Monday for Adults and Children

Miss Margaret Leard, a qualified Red Cross instructor, will begin classes for both adults and children, Monday, June 28.

Margaret Leard Red Cross

Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues

Yesterday's results show Fort Worth 4 Shreveport 2 in the Texas League, Tulsa 3 Prolas 1, and Oklahoma City 2 versus an unnamed opponent 0. American League games included Chicago 2-5 loss to Atlanta, Boston 1-8 loss to New Yorker, with Washington at Detroit postponed by rain. National League featured New York 0-11 loss to Chicago, and Philadelphia 4-? loss to Cincinnati. several games postponed. Pacific Coast results included San Diego 4 Hollywood 8 in nine innings, Los Angeles 5 over Maidhend 4. Southern Association lists New Orleans, Little Rock, and Atlanta at Nashville scheduled or completed. several games postponed.

Washington Detroit Broemls Phi Peyibla — Cincbinati Cweags Isromelyis Ditestargl St. Bows Baston York Chivigen Hownatl Piiacelphia Sooner Mira Oster A. Ardmore Lawton Ardmore Peyland Sternmentu Sam Diego Hollywood Mings Maidhend Los Angeles Internation SU Martiale Vitiey Seraeine

Pirates Sign Cal High School Pitching Ace

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Pacific coast high school star Fred Strobel and optioned him to the Waco Texas club of the Big State league. Strobel, a Long Beach High School graduate, allowed only one run in five games this season.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Fred Strobel Waco Texas Strobel Long Beach Cal

Glosser Stays In Trans-Miss Golf Meet

In Kansas City on June 25 Trans Miss golf action saw Skee Riegel face Lawrence Glosser and John Kraft drawn with Irl Oliver after quarterfinals. Riegel edged Bob Kosten 1 up on 18th hole. Glosser defeated Robert Meeker 3 and 1 after winning the first four holes.

Kansas City Skee Riegel Glendale Calif Lawrence Glosser Oklahoma City John Kraft Denver Colo Irl Oliver Riegel Bob Kosten Kansas

Jarold Shop And Berry Jewelers State Open House

The Jarold Shop and Berry Jewelers announce a state open house tomorrow in the Burton Building at 417 C avenue. Miss Marie Henderson manages Jarold's, newly moved from 317 C avenue and remodeled with a front, plate glass, and modern interior. Berry Jewelers shares the building with eight years in space expanded to feature larger displays, with George Berry of Oklahoma City owner and Ruth Evans of Lawton as manager. Grand opening weekend offers special values from both stores.

Jarold Shop Berry Jewelers Burton C. Avenue Jarold Marie Henderson C Avenue Crown Drug Mc Berry Jarald's George Berry Oklahoma City Jarod

Lawtonians visit Latimore cabin north of Custer

A Lawton delegation led by Col. Walter Lattimore visited Fort Sill ties in South Dakota, staying at the Lattimores’ cabin near Custer in the Black Hills. Guests included Dir. Ned Shepler and Rex Lee, with local hosts Sid Herber Jim Connor and Judge Dudley.

South Dakota Black Hills Fort Sill Walter C. Lattimoore Lattimore Lattimores Custer Ned Shepler Rex Lee Harney National Forest Camp Custer CCC Lattimore South Dakota Sid Herber Jim Connor Webber Forest Preserve Judge Dudley Arthur E. Solem Col. Solem Anel Joe Wallace Sill Col Lattimore Fort Sidsoom W. M. Connor, Jr Lattimore Cabin Lattimore Cabin, Col. Lattimore Mr. Shepler Ned Mrs. Shepler

Fragmented Light Bulb Incident Mentioned in Report

Fragments of a shattered light bulb fell into a glass of water Mr. Cowen was drinking at the time. The report notes that heat or anger will not ease the pain in the neck, highlighting a curious incident and the charged water reference.

Dence Mr. Cowen EL. KR

Second Annual Horse Show Set for Sunday

Weather permitting the second annual horse show will be held Sunday at 4 30 p m near Tossacanb ravich one mile east of the Flamingo club. Mrs J W Tyree owner and instructor announced today with judges Lt Col R Woodard Maj J S Fincher and Sgt Archibald Arnold. Five classes centered on quality horsemanship.

Tossacanbravich Eest Flamingo Club J. W. Tyree R. Woodard J. S. Fincher Archibald A.rnold

Public softball event invites families and beginners

The report notes a Memphis softball game with 47 total strikeouts among adults. Buck Miller won game 1 1 0 and struck out 26 batters, while Binx Terry pitched for the losers. The event will include beginners boys mixed jumping and a family section with about 16 entries and no charge.

Memphis Tenn Buck Miller Binx Terry

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