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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1963

Page

12

Golf's Big Debate: Match Play Versus Medal Play

The article weighs match play against medal play, noting the head to head fight of match play and the 18 hole daily grind of medal play. It cites the PGA move to medal play and previews the Wichita Mountains Invitational with a two round match play start and an 18 hole medal play final for $4,000 in prizes.

Sneads Palmers Boroses Nicklauses Coats Wichita Mountains Richard Killian

Northern Preps Rally Past Roosevelt in Eight Inning Win

In a late rally, Northern Preps defeated Roosevelt 6-5 in eight innings in Kids' league action. Other results include Dunbar 9 Cleveland 5 and Western 24 St Barbara 4. Garfield beat Pecan Grove 14 as Blake Crane tossed his second straight no-hitter. How ell fell to Wilson 4-2.

Northern Roosevelt Dunbar Cleveland Western St. Barbara Washington Lincoln Jerry Shelton Garfield Pecan Grove Blake Crane Ted Evans Howell Wilson Jeffrey Hulse Kerry Givens Westwood Fort Sill

Oregon high jumper Stuber commits to Moscow track meet

Eugene Oregon AP reports University of Oregon high jumper Paul Stuber will join the United States team for the track meet against Russia in Moscow next month after previously wavering about participation.

Eugene, Ore University of Oregon Paul Stuber United States Russia Moscow

Realtors Host Marlow Nine In Local League Battle

The Lawton Realtors host Marlow in a Southern Oklahoma American Legion league game at 8 p.m. at ABC Park. Key players listed include Freeman Dockery on the mound and Rick Bridges catching for Lawton, with multiple infielders and outfielders named. Marlow counters with Dent Gibson on the mound and Lonnie Sanders catching, plus the Davis clan and Bruce Scott in other positions.

Lawton Realtors Marlow Abc Park H. C. King Freeman Dockery Rick Bridges Kenneth Wallace Curtis Wilson Mormon Gray Issac Monts Millard Jones Tony Lawson Eddie Hinton William Hall Dent Gibson Lonnie

Elkins Wins to Reach Junior Golf Quarterfinals

Johnny Elkins of Lawton defeated Pat Bryant of Ponca City 2 and 1 to reach the second round of the state Junior golf tournament in Stillwater. Semifinals and finals set for Friday with medalist David Hines of Tulsa advancing 7 and 5 over Danny Holt.

Stillwater Johnny Elkins Lawton Pat Bryant Ponca City Elkins Jack Bays David Hines Tulsa Danny Holt Bartlesville Hines

Lost Angels Enter Junior Loop Picture

Angels climb from seventh to fifth with twin wins over Baltimore as Paul Foytack and Ken McBride star. Foytack earns his first win since joining the club, while McBride secures his sixth straight victory with a three hitter. In New York, the Yankees move one game ahead of Chicago after a 3-2 win over the White Sox with Tresh and Maris homering.

Associated Press Angels Bee Sean Letters Baltimore Orioles Paul Foytack Ken McBride Detroit Foytack Julio Navarro McBride Yanks New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Tom Tresh Roger Maris Yankees Luis Aparicio Navarro Bob Rodgers Leon Wagner Ike Delock Mike McCormick Albie Pearson Bob Perry Pearson Jim Fergosi Ford Tresh Maris Whitey Ford Hal Reniffs Elston Howard Gary Peters Twins Tigers Vic Power Allison Battey RBI Power Dick Stigman Bill Dailey Bill Faul Red Sox Indians Bressoud Pedro Ramos Cleveland Joe Adcock Boston Russ Nixon Chuck Schilling Jack Lamabe

Bo Belinsky Reports to Angels Farm Club in Hawaii

Bo Belinsky has decided to report to the Los Angeles Angels farm club in Hawaii, a move that surprised Angels General Manager Fred Haney who says Belinsky cannot play professionally without permission. Belinsky was suspended after refusing to report to Honolulu on May 24 following a 1-7 record with the Angels. He appeared at a game with Mrs. Ricky duPont and discussed a potential night club venture with her as a silent partner.

LOS Angeles Bo Belinsky Los Angeles Angels Hawaii Angel Fred Haney Belinsky Haney Angels Honolulu Baltimore Ricky duPont Francis duPont

Maris Aces With Hot Bat for Yankees Lead

Roger Maris fuels the Yankees in first place thanks to a .300 average and 16th homer guiding a 3-2 win over the White Sox. He says confidence at the plate and quick adjustments keep him from slumps while fans boo from the stands. manager Ralph Houk credits Maris as the big bat during Mantle’s absence.

Chicago Roger Maris New York Yankees Maris Ralph Houk Houk Roger Stan Musial Joe DiMaggio DiMaggio

Twins Big Three Power Twins to AL Race

The Minnesota Twins rely on the trio Bob Allison Earl Battey and Harmon Killebrew to lead the offense. They have combined for 50 home runs and 135 RBIs through 71 games with Allison atop the league in homers RBI and runs. Battey and Killebrew trail in homers as they chase the crown. Managers and players note the trio’s impact and mutual motivation as they push for the league home run title.

ST. Paul-Minneapolis Minnesota Twins Bob Allison Earl Battey Harmon Killebrew Twins Allison Minnesota Detroit Battey RBI Killebrew Sam Mele Harmon

Big Pro Am Inaugurates Wichita Mountains Invite

Amateurs from Oklahoma and Texas test the Municipal course for the Wichita Mountains Invitational opening tomorrow. The nine year event offers 4000 in prizes, 32 man champion flight, and a shotgun start with both match and medal play across three days. Pro ams prize $1000 and top teams, with Kilian seeking a third title in four years.

Lew Johnson Sooner Texas Greater Lawton Golf Association Duncan Spike Boff Richard Killian Lawten Bus Peelle Odell Roberts Jack Smith R. C. Stanley Bob Hutchins Lawton

German Shepherd Takes Top Prize at Local Obedience Show

Eleven dogs completed an obedience class run by the Lawton-Fort Sill Kennel Club at the Fair Grounds. Instructor Sam Hearn and Judge Dr. L J Kimray presided. Daniel D Duffy's German Shepherd won with 198 of 200 points, followed by a toy poodle driven by Capt. Robert Drewary and another toy poodle shown by Linda Hamilton. A Pomeranian owned by Mrs J A Smith was named Most Improved.

Lawton-Fort Sill

McKinley Subdues Ashe in Wimbledon Third Round

Chuck McKinley the top US hope from St Louis defeated Arthur Ashe of Richmond Virginia 6-3 6-3 6-2 in a Wimbledon third round match. Ashe the first American Negro man to play in the championships said his right arm was sore from serving hard in prior rounds.

Wimbledon England Chuck McKinley United States St. Louis Arthur Ashe Richmond Ashe Herbie Flam Palm Springs Calif Adrian Bey Rhodesia Flam McKinley-Ashe McKinley

Dodgers Stay In Contention In NL Chase

Dodgers beat Reds 5-2 to sweep three games and move within half a game of St Louis. Perranoski earned the win in relief, Gilliam drove in runs with late doubles, while Cards and Giants also lost ground as Houston snapped a 10-game skid.

Dodgers Junior Gilliam Ron Perranoski Cincinnati Reds Gilliam Perranoski Cincinnati Los Angeles Dodgers Reds St. Louis Cards San Francisco Giants Houston Milwaukee Tim Harkness Rand New York Mets Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh Los Angeles

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