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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1964

Page

11

Warriors Bow Under Travel Strain In Loss To Hawks

The St Louis Hawks defeated the San Francisco Warriors 111 102 as both teams faced a fatigue laden schedule. Wilt Chamberlain scored 27 for the Warriors hampered by injuries while Bob Pettit led St Louis with 33 points and reinvigorated effort from Gene Tormohlen.

Associated Press Warriors St. Louis Hawks Harry Gallatin Hawks National Basketball Association San Francisco Alex Hannum St. Louis Hannum Los Angeles Lakers Cincinnati New York Gary Phillips Nate Thurmond Wilt Chamberlain Cliff Hagan Charley Vaughn Phillips Thurmond Boston Bob Pettit Gene Tormohlen Tormohien Tennessee Zelmo Beaty Tormohlen

Liston Nilon Set Meeting To Discuss Rematch Money

Sonny Liston the former heavyweight champion will meet with advisor Jack Nilon in Chester Pa to settle money from the Miami fight. Intercontinental Corp holds the return match right and may select Cassius Clay’s opponent and venue for the rematch.

Chester UPI Sonny Liston Miami Cassius Clay Jack Nilon Nilon Sonny Liston Intercontinental Corp Intercontinental Clay

Baseball Signings Across Leagues Prompt New Roster Moves

Yesterday several clubs announced signings including New York outfielder Joe Christopher and infielder Phil Linz, Philadelphia catcher Clay Dairymale, Pittsburgh outfielder Ted Savage and infielder Roberto Pena, St. Louis pitcher Ernie Broglio, Chicago infielder Charlie Smith, with mentions of national league and american league activity.

Associated Press NEW York Joe Christopher Philadelphia Clay Dairymale Pittsburgh Ted Savage Roberto Pena ST. Louis Ernie Broglio Chicago Charlie Smith Phil Linz

Winter Slump Won't Break Arnold Palmer Says He’ll Return Strong

Golf world watches Arnold Palmer amid a mild winter slump as peers like Gary Player and Bill Casper Jr. insist he remains capable of winning big events. Palmer finished 10th in the New Orleans Open. he plans a two week break to refine his game before major targets, while rivals expect a resurgence at the Masters and Open.

Associated Press NEW Orleans Arnold Palmer Bill Capser Jr Gary Player Arnie Palmer Mason Rudolph Pensacola Charger Latrobe Jay Hebert San Francisco Jack Nicklaus Arnold Nicklaus Rudolph

Rudolph Wins New Orleans Open In Dramatic Finish

Mason Rudolph captured the $7,500 first prize at the Greater New Orleans Open with a final round 75 to finish at 283 for 72 holes. Jack Nicklaus Chi Chi Rodriguez and Glenn Stuart finished one stroke back as heavy rain interrupted play on the Lakewood Country Club course.

New Orleans Mason Rudolph Tennessee Tobacco Country Clarksville Jack Nicklaus Chi Chi) Rodriguez Glenn Stuart Michigan Lakewood Country Club Bo Wininger Rudolph Tommy Bolt George Bauer Goliath Paul Bondeson Bondeson Rodriguez Stuart Grand Rapids Mich George Knudson

Wichita State wins share of MVIAA title. plays Drake for NCAA berth

Fifth ranked Wichita State earns a share of its first Missouri Valley title with a 90-83 win over North Texas and head to a one game playoff with Drake at Lawrence Kansas for an NCAA berth. Stallworth scores 34 as he clinches the league scoring title, while Drake and Wichita finish 10-2 in the Valley and set the 8 p.m. CST showdown at the 17 000 seat fieldhouse.

Associated Press Wichita Dave Stallworth Drake Lawrence Kan North Texas Stallworth Ron Bonham Cincinnati Bonham Oklahoma State Des Moines Kansas St. Louis Kentucky Wildcats Rich Naes Gil Beckemeier Bills Garland Bailey Joe Strander Bradley Dave Burns John Savage McCoy McLemore George Wilson Cincy Savage Strader Nate Bowman Tulsa Rick Park Bailey Lavern Park Kusleika John Reuther Louisville Wilson McLemore

City Pin Results from Saturday Morning League

Harold Owens led the juniors with a 24 pin game and 448 series while Chitimans Crew posted a 165 in team series. Standings show Campbell's Clowns and Guy Chitiman's Crew atop the Sugar & Spice League with Howard's Linen Service posting high team scores.

Thunderbird Lones Harold Owens Nancy Brown Chitimans Crew Campbell’s Clowns Guy Chitiman Crew Black Knights Sugar & Spice League Holiday Bowl Gome Mike McGhee Marie Peepies Gome Howard

Late Box Score From St Louis San Francisco Game

The box score lists St Louis players Barnhill Beaty Bridges Farmer Guerin Pettit Tormohien Wilkens Sears Lee and others against San Francisco players including Asties Chamberlain and Rodgers. Final totals show St Louis 43 25 -30 and San Francisco 40 22-38 with attendance 5061.

ST. Louis San Francisco Pettit Bridges Hitower Beaty Clmbin Guerin Roberts Wilkens Afties Farmer Tormin Sears Barnhill

St Marys Heads to State Catholic Tourney

St Marys braces for the state Catholic cage tournament in Tulsa meeting St Johns of McAlester in the opener at 7 30 p m Friday at Kelly gym. The Golden Knights lost their season finale 51 36 to St Francis Seminary of Oklahoma City.

St. Mary’s Tulsa Golden Knights St. John’s of McAlester Kelly Gym St. Francis Seminary Oklahoma City

NFL ends Friday night telecasts after high school push

New York United Press International reports the National Football League will not televise any Friday night games nationwide this year. The move ends weeks of debate sparked by scheduling woes from the World Series and pro teams relying on baseball fields. The decision preserves Friday as a high school and college football night.

New York UPI National Football League NFL Pros

Tigers Face Henryetta Five In Playoff Action

Five inter conference high school Class AA and A basketball playoff games are scheduled for Friday night. Winners advance to the state tournament while losers enter regional playoffs for other berths. An independent team will join the Friday lineup, likely Muskogee Manual or Stillwater.

United Press International Muskogee Manual Stillwater Oklahoma City Northeast Midwest City Oklahoma City University Guthrie Clinton

Douglass Reaches City Midget League Finals

Douglass crushed Wilson 22 to 12 to reach the city midget league playoff finals. They will face Adams Wednesday at Central Junior High for the city championship. Vic Devoree led Douglass with 12 points as the American league champions built a 16 to 6 halftime edge over the Sooner league titlists.

Douglass Wilson Adams Central Junior High Vic Devoree

Celtics Rout Royals Loom In Back-To-Back Showdowns

New York AP reports Boston and Cincinnati clash in back-to-back games to decide Eastern supremacy as Oscar Robertson boosts scoring and playmaking. Wilt Chamberlain gains in the West while Bill Russell and Jerry Lucas pace rebounding and field goal accuracy.

NEW York Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Cincinnati Oscar Robertson Royals NBA Robby Robertson San Francisco Wilt Chamberlain Chamberlain Warriors Bill Russell Boston Caroes Jerry Lucas Philadelphia Lucas

Big Kentucky height weakness exposed by St Louis defeat

Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp must rethink postseason plans after a 67 60 loss to St Louis. The Wildcats, led by 6 5 principals Cotton Nash and Tommy Kron, played short against 6 10 Gil Beckenheimer and 6 8 Garry Garrison as St Louis used its height to control the game in Lexington. Kentucky finishes 21 4 and prepares for NCAA first round in Minneapolis versus the Louisville Mid American Conference champion winner.

Kelso Sturgeon Associated Press Lexington Kentucky Adolph Rupp St. Louis Cotton Nash Tommy Kron Wildcats Billikens Gil Beckemeier John Bennington Rupp Minneapolis Louisville

Boxing Night Sees Upset Knockouts Across Coast

Santa Monica fighter Johnny Smith aged 157 of Los Angeles knocked out Tevel Holman aged 57 of San Diego in Santa Monica. Randolph Masuri 14534 of the Philippines stopped Makoto Weotonabe 146 of Japan in Tokyo.

Associated Press Santa Monica Calif Johnny Smith Los Angeles Tevel Holman San Diego Tokyo Randolph Masuri Philipines Makoto Weotonabe Japan

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