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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1963

Page

12

Lew Johnsons COLUMN Whats Wrong With The Yanks

Lew Johnson surveys the 1960s Yankees rumors and facts, arguing the New York club remains strong with Mantle Maris Tresh and solid pitching. He notes potential outfield and first base concerns but highlights depth in Phil Linz Dale Long and Houk’s farm-system insurance.

Yankees Mickey Mantle Roger Maris Tom Tresh Joe Pepitone Bobby Richardson Tony Kubek Clete Boyer Elston Howard Johnny Blanchard Yogi Berra Houk Hector Lopez Phil Linz Dale Long Jim Bouton Art Ditmar Jim Bronstad al Dowling Kaycee

Lawton Teams Face Busy Afternoon Of Track Tennis

Lawton high school hosts a busy afternoon with coach Don Jimerson’s track squad facing Duncan and Chickasha in a triangular at the LHS track and coach Jack Spears’ netters hosting Wichita Falls Ryder in a doubles meet at 2 30. Eddie Oeelschlaeger is sidelined by a pulled muscle. The Turnpike Trotters beat Pepsi Cola 58 51 in Metrop league basketball as Jimmy Dickey led lawton with 83 79 162 for Wichita Falls Invitational tuneup.

Lawton High Don Jimerson Duncan Chickasha LHS Jack Spears Netters Wichita Falls Ryder Wolverines Jimerson Lawton Eddie Oeelschlaeger Gary Jimmy Dickey Bill Halstead

Prep Baseball Scores and Standings Flash Across Oklahoma

scrambled scoreline notes multiple matches including Sayre, Centre, Norman, Midwest City, Classen, Harding, Northeast, John Marshall, Southeast, Star Spencer and Warner. incomplete innings and team pairings create a collage of results and provisional tallies from OSSAA district play.

Midwest City S$ Norman Central Classen Harding Northeast Duniee T Albert John Marshall Grant Kodew Jones Southeast Star-Spencer Warner Keota

Announcers Named for NCAA Final in Louisville

Bill Fleming and Tom Hamlin will announce the national televised NCAA final at Louisville Kentucky Saturday night. The game tips at 9 30 p m eastern and will be carried by Sports Network Inc to about 125 stations.

New York UPI Bill Flemming Tom Hamlin Louisville Sports Network, Inc

NCAA Cage Finale Telecast Set Nationally This Year

The NCAA final will be shown nationally for the first time since 1954 with Sports Network Inc. distributing via about 140 outlets. Top teams Cincinnati Duke Chicago Loyola and Oregon State reach the semifinals at Freedom Hall. Art Heyman of Duke and Oregon State's Terry Baker, football and basketball stars, will also be on display Friday night.

Louisville NCAA Today Sports Network Inc Sports Network Cincinnati Duke Chicago Loyola Oregon State Freedom Hall Chicago Loyola Sports LaSalle Philadelphia Kansas City Bradley College Park East Lansing Mich Lawrence Kan Provo Utah News ‘N Art Heyman Associated Press Terry Baker Beavers Maxwell

Bearcats Reach Fifth Straight National Semi Final

Cincinnati with Oscar Robertson advances to the national semifinals for the fifth time, as Cincinnati, Loyola Chicago, Duke and Oregon State post top records to reach the round. Oregon State would have joined the top four if not for its upset to Arizona State U in the Far West final.

Cincinnati Chicago Loyola Duke Oregon State Arizona State U The Bearcats Oscar Robertson

Jucker Sees Cincinnati Bearcats in Title Bid

Cincinnati coach Ed Jucker remains confident as the Bearcats reach the NCAA finals seeking a third straight title. After regional wins over Texas and Colorado, Cincinnati faces Oregon State in Louisville with seniors Heidetting Shingleton Thacker and captain Yates key to the title push.Powless notes Oregon State’s upset victory and the tough matchup ahead.

Cincinnati Ed Jucker Cincinnati Bearcats Jucker Boosters Club Lawrence Kaw Texas University of Colorado Oregon State Louisville Dale Heidetting Larry Shingleton Tom Thacker Tony Yates John Powless Bearcat Arizona State

Terry keeps focus on wins over home runs in 1963 season

Ralph Terry of the New York Yankees says he will accept another year leading in home run balls as long as his name stays beside winning pitcher in box scores. He notes 299 innings pitched in 1962, 39 starts, 23 victories, and a 3.19 ERA, prioritizing wins over home runs while remaining ready to pitch aggressively.

Fo. Lauderdale Fla Ralph Terry New York Yankees Yankees George Pipgras Waite Hoyt Pipgras Terry E.R.A Ralph Houk Baltimore Bill Mazeroski Pittsburgh Monbouquette Elston Howard Ellie Red Sox Mombo Frank Larry Don Mossi Dick Donovan Chuck Estrada Hoyt Wilhelm Hank Aguirre

Ramos Struggles to Make Weight for Moore Title Fight

Aliminio Sugar Ramos faced a weight issue for the 126 pound featherweight title bid against Davey Moore in Dodger Stadium. He weighed two pounds over at the original weigh in and trimmed down to make the limit for the Thursday card delayed by rain, while welterweight actions on the card largely met limits.

Los Angeles Aliminio Sugar’ Ramos Davey Moore Dodger Stadium Mexico City Moore Ramos Associated Press Willie Ketchum Ketchum Emile Griffith New York Luis Rodriguez Miami Fla Raymundo Battling Islands Torres Mexican Boxing Commission

Monbouquette recalls wins over Yankees and no hitter

Boston pitcher Bill Monbouquette recalls his no hitter against the White Sox and his tough, near miss against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. He notes beating the Yankees three times and earning a $1,000 bonus from Tom Yawkey.

Joe Reichler Associated Press Scottsdale Ariz Bill Monbouquette Chicago White Sox Early Wynn Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Yankee Stadium

Lawton Nine Edges Chatty as Beefs Errors Hurt

Lawton Nine defeated Chatty 84 in Chattanooga. Arnold Harper pitched a four run shelling turned scoreless innings after an early Bees rally. Wesley Webster delivered a clutch two run single for Chatty in the fifth. Don Reed and Bobby Booth hit triples for Lawton reserves while five Bees errors aided the decide. Both teams set to play again with Chatty hosting Davidson and Lawton hosting Sterling.

Chattanooga Lawton High Lawton Chatty Arnold Harper Bees Wesley Webster Don Reed Bobby Booth Rodney Alvey Stan Albury Davidson Sterling

OSU Grapplers Head For NCAA

Oklahoma State wrestlers and Big Eight champions traveled by air to the NCAA tournament in Kent Ohio. Defending national champions faced added setback as 157 pound Phil Kinyon received 17 stitches after a practice clash with 177 pound John Kirchenbauer. Kinyon sidelining not expected. The team roster includes Umezawa McCracken Dutsch Reding Brewer Kinyon Zweiacher Kirchenbauer Knott James and others.

Mark McCracken Dennis Dutsch Glenn Reding Roy Brewer Kinyon Bob Zweiacher Kirchenbauwer Everett Knott Joe James

Boston Boxers Score Narrow Wins in Local Matches

Joe DeNucci of Newton outpoints Mike Pusateri of Dedham in a 167 pound bout. Arnold Brower of Hartland defeats Ted Williams of Boston at 175 pounds. Larry Carney of Lavell beats Willie Green in Providence at 160 pounds. Fomm Maden from Providence defeats George Colton of Tewksbury at 122 pounds.

Boston Joe DeNucci Newton Mass Mike Pusateri Dedham Mass Arnold Brower Hartland Conn Ted Williams Larry Carney Lavell Willie Green Providence Maden George Colton Tewksbury

Board Gives Bear ls Support

ATLANTA AP The Saturday Evening Post asked to retract an article accusing Wallace Butts and Alabama Coach Paul Bryant of collusion to rig the Alabama Georgia game last fall. The move under Georgia law aims to allow a punitive damages libel claim if won. Butts and Bryant deny the charges. Butts plans a libel suit. Bryant has a $500000 libel suit pending elsewhere. Georgia Attorney General Eugene Cook opened an inquiry and may interview players.

Atlanta Saturday Evening Post Wallace Butts Alabama Paul Bryant Georgia Bryant Post Curtis Publishing Co Philadelphia Butts William Schroder Eugene Cook Cook Bear Bryant

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