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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1964

Page

21

Golf Champion Gary Player Stays Away From Home

Vivienne Player, wife of golfer Gary Player, describes life as the world’s golf widow as he spends most of the year touring. She notes the hard farewells, four children ages 5 to 2 months, and plans to reduce tournament travel to focus on family.

Dennis Lef Royle Johannesburg South Africa Vivienne Player Johneansburg Gary Plaver Gary Ber Vivienne Jack Verney Jennifer Mark Daddy Pensacola

Lawton Wolverines Face Final City Playoff Bid

The Lawton Wolverines cling to the magic number one as they enter regional play starting tomorrow night against Altus. If they advance to Enid to meet Bartlesville, the winner earns a spot in the state class AA tournament, while Douglass and Cameron have already been eliminated from contention.

Ken Bridges Lawton High Wolverines Sooner Douglass Lions H. C. King Hobart King UT King Wolverines LHS Altus Enid Bartlesville Duncan

Yankees Pitcher Bouton Unhappy With New Offer

In BASEBALL NEWS Jim Bou ton of the New York Yankees says he has not accepted the club's latest contract offer of 18500 and still finds it unsatisfactory. The update appears in the sports briefs from Ridgewood New Jersey.

Ridgewood N.J Jim Bouton New York Yankees

Pro Basketball Today's Games Schedule

The card lists matchups including Baltimore at Los Angeles and Philadelphia at St. Louis. Also noted are Thursday’s Detroit versus Boston at Providence and Philadelphia at Cincinnati plus Baltimore visiting San Francisco.

Baltimore Los Angeles Philadelphia St. Louis Detroit Boston Providence R.J Cincinnati San Francisco St Louis New York Cleveland Chicago Mesa Ariz Scottsdale

Kentucky State Edges Redlands in NAIA Tournament

Kentucky State, with five freshmen and one senior, defeated University of Redlands 71 to 65 in a ragged first round NAIA game. Coach Johnny McClendon, noting his long career, referenced his Tennessee State success and commented on his current squad’s youth.

Kansas City Johnny McClendon Kentucky State University of Redlands Calif Johnny Tennessee State McClendon Cleveland Pipers

First Round Upset Victories Propel NAIA Tournament Field

Pan American routs LaCrosse 94 82 with Lucious Jackson scoring 36 points. High Point 86 Ferris State 70 advances to meet Georgia Southern as Central Oklahoma 95 Cedarville 40 and Pacific Lutheran 109 94 Buena Vista set Tuesday winners. Kentucky State faces Emporia State after Emporia State’s 93 68 win over Ouachita Baptist.

Kentucky State Redlands Col Pacific Lutheran Wash Buere Viste Iowa Pan American Lacrosse Wis Emporia State Ovochite Baptist Ark OF High Point Wnc Ferris Mich St. Cloud Minn Jersey City State Georgia Southern Dakota Westevan McClendon Tennessee State Mid-Western Athletic Association Emporia Kan State Ouachita Baptist Lucious Jackson High Point N.C Ferris State Michigan St. Loud Dakota Wesleyan Grambling Carson Newman St. Mary’s Texas Huntingdon Ala Central Oklahoma Cedarville Ohio Buena Vista

High School Regional Playoffs Scores Report

Regional playoff results show multiple Class A and AA games led by OC Northwest 65 over OC Marshall 45 and Star Spencer 63 defeating Chickasha 45. Other noted gaps include OC Grant 54 to OC Southeast 29 and Harding 37 to Pquinom City 51 with Moore 20 listed in the tally.

Grant Southeast Cougress Capitol Hill Pquinom City Harding Northwest Marshall Star Spencer Chickasha Centro Moore Mead Ralston Morrison Asher Oklahoma City Douglass Putnam City John Marshall Star-Spencer Central

Liston Nabbed For Speeding In Denver Traffic Arrest

Former heavyweight champion Sonny Liston was stopped by Officer James Snider for driving 76 mph in a 30 mph zone on Fast 17th Avenue near his East Denver home. Liston was charged with reckless and careless driving, speeding, carrying a concealed weapon, and driving without a valid Colorado license, booked and released on a $300 bond after handcuffing and a brief struggle. An unidentified passenger escaped custody, driving away the listed Cadillac.

Denver Sonny Liston Liston James Snider Snider Colorado Geraldine Listen

Ramblers survive firstround test in NCAA tournament

Loyola Chicago battles back from 13 points down to beat Murray State 101-91 in Evanston, advancing in the NCAA tournament. Ohio University defeats Louisville 71-69 in overtime while Utah State edges Arizona State 92-90 and Seattle upsets Oregon State 61-57.

Chicago Loyola Ramblers Ramblers Murray State Evanston Ill Ohio University Bobcats Louisville Northwestern McGaw Hall Utah State Arizona State Far West Corvallis Ore UCLA Seattle San Francisco Kansas City Loyola Jim Jennings al Varnas Stewart Johnson Jim Coleman Coleman John Eagan Ron Miller Jennings Varnas Johnson Ohio Univ Jerry Jackson Paul Storey Bobcats Judd Rothman Wayne Estes Sun Devils Estes Charlie Williams Oregon State Evansville Ind Hofstra Akron Cal Poly Pomona Missouri Falls State College Iowa Adelphi North Carolina A&t Pan-American of Texas New York Miami Florida St. Joseph's Philadelphia NYU Syracuse Madison Square Garden Seattie Ohio University Chicago Murray State

Rocky Seeks Class C Title in Oklahoma City

Defending champion Rocky, unbeaten in 53 games, opens as favorite at the Oklahoma State Class C boys tournament. Arcadia challenges Rocky’s title bid while Grace Mont and Kinta face off in early games. Girls and other Class C action also on first round slate with Tushka Port and Tyrone Indianola prime contenders.

Oklahoma City UPI Rocky Arcadia Gracemont Kinta Tushka Port Waukomis Morris Liberty Tyrone Ralston Indianola Bray

Bouton Keeps Holdout Tension With Yankees Edict

Miami AP reports Jim Bouton remains a holdout in his contract dispute with the New York Yankees. The 25 year old pitcher arrived in Florida en route to spring training after rejecting an 18500 offer and signaling willingness to sign only if the 100 a day penalty is removed. Bouton sought 20500 after a 21 7 record and 253 ERA last season. He notes a 10 000 rise would be fair for a 20 game winner, with factors like salary bracket and team success considered. He also cites family considerations in choosing whether to sign.

Miami Fla Jim Bouton New York Yankees Treasury Yankees Fort Lauderdale Ralph Houk Yankee Houk Bouton Ridgewood N.J Kansas City Yanks Varsity

Dodger Vet Sees Better Club Ahead

Jim Gilliam, veteran of the Dodgers, says today’s club is young and learning. He contrasts current players with 1953 57 legends and notes Dodger Stadium’s 370 foot fences suppress power, urging a adjusted swing to push line drives and more homers.

Dodger Vet Guiliam Holman Stadium Roy Campanella Jackie Robinson Pee Wee Reese Gil Hodges Duke Snider Billy Cox Carl Furillo Dodgers Gilliam Dodger Stadium San Francisco St. Louis Ebbets Field Frank Howards

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