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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1973
Page
8
The Mets led Chicago 2-0 through eight innings before the Cubs scored three in the ninth, 3-2. Jon Matlack gave up two Cubs hits through eight before a bases loaded jam led to Ron Santo’s two run double and Don Kessinger’s go ahead single.
Gaylord Perry was frisked in Cleveland as umpire checks stirred a loaded ball controversy. Jim Perry lost to Carlton Fisk on a late tiebreaking homer in Boston, giving the Red Sox a 2-1 win and widening Detroit's and New York's woes. Orioles and White Sox also won, while Rangers crushed Oakland.
Gibson's Discounters belted Marlow to a 141 SOAL victory as a 14 run second frame pushed their league record to 5-1. Darrell Cofer improved to 4-3 after three innings of one hit ball, while Cameron College freshman bats in three runs with two singles. Steve Carer's D's swiped nine bases as Marlow faltered on the mound.
Southwestern Claims Crown after sweeping Major Brands and Wichita Falls A's in a grueling tournament run. Dave Frost's seventh inning catch preserves a 13-12 win in the decisive rematch, as all 10 Southwestern players homer in a 25-6 final. Mt. Dew beat Lawton Drifters 9-7 before dropping 8-0 to Wichita Falls.
The Lawton Fort Sill Tennis Tournament opens Wednesday at Lawton High School with 600 in trophies and 32 divisions. Entry fees range from 2.50 to 5 and players from Pryor to Wichita Falls entered. special Father and Son doubles and the General Rodrick Wetherill Trophy await the men open winner.
Hoover girls beat Park Lane by 20 to 4 with Cleveland 14 and Taft 0 also reported in the same softball results.
New dispute looms at the NFL owners meeting over a possible urinalysis drug test for players. The NFL Players Association opposes the plan as an invasion of privacy, while Rozelle considers it to deter drug abuse amid renewed concerns from unsourced reports. The players warn against unilateral actions and demand due process.
Lions pitcher Rick Sorrells returns to the mound at McCord Field as Lawton hosts the Braves in a bitter intracity rivalry. Tim Johnson is likely to start for the Braves after a 10 inning, five hitter win, while Lawton seeks a third straight victory to push their edge to 5-2 in the series.
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