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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1954
Page
12
The piece recalls the 1927 New York Yankees as the greatest, noting 110 wins and Ruth Gehrig feats. It includes Paul Waner reflections on that Series, Waner golf habit, and memories from Milwaukee hitting clinics, plus a Fort Sill update and a King Ranch racing note.
Annapolis naval academy may return seven crew trophies after coxswain William Kennington of Jackson Mississippi was ruled ineligible to compete in varsity athletics because he graduated Vandervilt in 1951 before entering the academy. Vice Admiral C Turner Joy announced the case after the discovery prompting a formal decision by the two bodies that govern college crew racing. The academy had boasted a three year run of 29 straight varsity eight victories including the 1952 Olympic title and three consecutive Intercollegiate Regatta championships.
Errard King and Artismo led a field of 21 in a handicap race at Oceanport New Jersey. The event opened with a rs crack and featured training divisions while Joe Gavegnano and James Cox Brady watched as Errard King claimed the win.
The Texas League race tightens toward July 4 as Independance Day marks a potential pennant winner. Fort Worth fell 5-2 to Oklahoma City, dropping two games behind first division. Earl York drove in two runs in the eighth for the Indians, Vincente Amor earned his eleventh win, and Dallas beat Tulsa 8-1 as Fleming and Willie Earl doubled twice each.
Green Bay announces Bill Howton, a top NFL pass receiver, has signed for his third season with the Packers. The move solidifies the offensive unit as June 30 marks the official team confirmation.
Ken Rosewall, the third seed and last remaining Australian, upset top-seeded Tony Trabert 3-6 6-3 4-6 6-1 6-1 to reach the Wimbledon final and will face Budge Patty or Jaroslav Drobny. Patty and Drobny won their semi to set the all American final route.
Seven players led by Jack Westland of Everett Wash were named to represent the United States in the Biennial Amateur golf matches against Canada and Mexico at London Ontario on August 12 and 13. The team includes Don Cherry Bill Campbell Charley Coe Joe Conrad Dale Morey Bill Patton and Harvie Ward Jr.
Giant Dusty Rhodes delivers a pinch hit single with bases loaded and two outs in the 13th, sealing a 4-3 win over the Dodgers as New York extends its first place lead. Dusty Rhodes drives in the decisive run after three walks set up the bases loaded situation. The Giants have won 10 games this season in the last at bat.
NEW YORK June 30 Ezzard Charles retains top heavyweight contender ranking after a June 17 challenge against Rocky Marciano. Marciano earns fighter of the month for his comeback victory over Charles. Ring magazine lists top weights with champions and contenders across divisions and includes names such as Nino Valdes Don Cockell Jimmy Slade Roland LaStarza Earl Walls Heinz Neuhaus Archie Moore Harold Johnson Joey Maxim Gerhard Hecht Paul Andrews Yolande Pompey Floyd Patterson Willi Hoepner Oakland Billy Smith Jacques Hairabedian Bobby Hughes Bobby Dawson Gustav Scholz Eduardo Dusse Pierre Lanelois Bobby Jones Tiberio Mitri Duilio Loi etc.
Detroit welterweight Charlie Liston outpointed John Summe in Detroit. In Richmond CA Nunu Randle stopped Cleo Lane at 4. Keeny Teran knocked out Tommy Rhett in Oakland CA 4.
After 12 years the Boston College and Boston University gridiron feud resumes with a football game set for Fenway Park on Saturday November 13.
The heavyweight scene is quiet after Rocky Marciano and Ezzard Charles parted ways with no September rematch planned. Tax considerations curb activity, as Marciano favors more bouts but limits would cut his earnings. Rumor says a February Miami bout is possible if allowed.
OKLAHOMA CITY June 30 OKC closed its 1954 fiscal year in the black with Manager Ross Taylor estimating general government costs at probably less than 8.5 million dollars He noted any surplus from the car budget was uncertain and that next year’s operating cost is put at about 10.35 million dollars but could rise to 11.26 million with pay raises longevity and MSA costs The budget plan will be ready by mid July.
The record notes that while fingerprints aided ancient identifications, a true scientific development of the modern system did not begin until 1823, marking a turning point in forensics and identification methods.
Historians note that during the year 410 the city of Rome may have had no permanently housed population living within its walls, reflecting upheaval and population shifts of the late imperial era.
Wallace a Democratic lieutenant governor candidate urged a series of Lincoln Douglas style debates between Sen Kerr and former Gov Turner. He praised both candidates and said Oklahoma could be proud of them amid their Democratic nomination contest.
A recent analysis shows that yields per acre on American farms rose after World War II at a faster rate than in the six decades before. The study credits agricultural innovation, mechanization, and better inputs for the accelerated growth.
In Pauls Valley June 30 four first division clubs won as Lawton Braves held three games back of Gaines ville and ahead of Ada Herefords. Lawton beat Raiders 9-7 with Jack Brown’s sixth inning grand slam and Tom Denny’s seventh inning three-run shot. Shawnee routed Ardmore 13-0, Gainesville beat McAlester 4-2, and Ada bested Seminole 11-5. Doss limited Raiders in relief for win. Aycock three hits for Lawton.
Chicago announces Len Teeuws offensive tackle and TP three players from a five player deal. Teeuws, All-American from Tulane, played two NPFL seasons and joined the Chicago Cardinals after last season with the Rams.
Gainesville, Texas, in the Sooner State League, will bow out in four days due to lack of public support. League President Ucal Clanton said Paris, Texas, is interested in taking the Gainesville franchise to finish the season. The Owls, who beat McAlester 4 to 2, faced Shawnee and Ardmore in recent games with Shawnee defeating Ardmore 13 to 0 and Ada routing Seminole 11 to 0.
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