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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1972

Page

8

Mets Fans Reassured As Tom Terrific Returns To Form

Pete Tom Terrific Seaver shows shoulder looseness and good velocity in four inning appearance against the Dodgers as the Mets and spring training rivals play. Seaver, paid 120000 annually, declares the shoulder loose and his stuff strong after a 12 day layoff. Other games feature Detroit Yankees, Philadelphia Kansas City, St. Louis Cincinnati, and more spring action with notable performances from Joe Coleman Rich McKinney and Ted Sizemore.

Associated Press Joan Payson National League Baseball New York Mets Tom Seaver Kinks Mets Los Angeles Seaver Detroit New York Yankees Philadelphia Kansas Dodgers Don Sutton Joe Coleman Yankees Rich McKinney New York Coleman Mickey Stanley Tiger Billy Champion Rick Fusari Kansas City Phils Paul Splittorff Bill Butler Ted Abernathy Rick Wise St. Louis Cincinnati Ted Sizemore George Altman Tokyo Lotte Orions San Francisco Fran Healy Houston Bob Watson Atlanta Darrell Evans Braves

Eagles To Meet Texans Tuesday

Eisenhower High seeks a third straight victory after beating Adarko Wichita Falls Rider to open the season. Pitching may feature Darrell Cofer Kevin Hall and Danny Marley with Ike’s lineup led by Ron McNeil and Leo Holmes.

Eisenhower High Wichita Falls High Eagles Anadarko Wichita Falls Altus Ike Darrell Cofer Kevin Hall Danny Marley Don Salmon Ron McNeil Leo Holmes McNeil Holmes Mike Smith Louis Rodrigues Henry Brandt Alan Munson Mike McLemore Jesse Igarta Larry Francisco Keith McDonald Jeff Burge Coyotes

Mac Defeats Marow In One Hit Pitching Duel

Ronnie Jackson pitched a complete game one earned run over nine innings to lift Mac past Marlow 2 to 1. Eight walks and 12 strikeouts marked his control issues while preserving the win as Marlow stranded nine runners.

Rudi Oakland Chicago Cubs Frank Fernandez Cubs Clay Kirby San Diego Jim Lonborg Milwaukee Padres Brewers Derrel Thomas Ray Fosse Cleveland California Marlow MacArthur Marrow Mac Ronnie Jackson Jackson John Bob Dixon Dixon Frank Adams Highlander Doug Jones Bob Williams Darrell Dawkins Herbie Shaw Jimmy Hall Hall Dawkins Highlanders Norm Easter Easter William Shaw Adams Terry Dennis Robert Wakefield Kusbeth Anadarko

Old Boxers Fight Again For Charity In Philadelphia

Eleven former world boxing champions volunteered their time for a charity exhibition night in Philadelphia. Eight fought in three one minute rounds with notable matchups including Willie Pep vs Sandy Saddler and Rocky Graziano vs Jake Lamotta. referees included Billy Conn and Jersey Joe Wolcott.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Association of Willie Pep Sandy Saddler Harold Johnson Danny Bucceroni Rocky Graziano Jake Lamotta Chuck Davey Chico Vejar Davey Giardello Jersey Joe Wolcott Camden County New Jersey

Titans Ride Fuqua Torch To Postseason Wins

Richie Fuqua poured 42 points as Oral Roberts beat Memphis State 94 74 in the National Invitation Tournament quarterfinals. Maryland topped Syracuse 71 65 and Princeton edged Niagara 74? Q uarterfinal results set semifinal matchups with St. John’s facing Oral Roberts and Maryland meeting Princeton.

New York Madison Square Garden Richie Fuqua St. John’s N.Y Frank Mu Zoff Oral Roberts Fuqua Memphis State Titans Tigers Malroff Princeton Niagara Jacksonville Lafayette Maryland Syracuse

Lawton Constitution Recaps High Scoring Upset Victory

The article notes Lawton Constitution sports coverage praising a team that shocked many by defeating Memphis State. A professional scouting agency comments on the nation’s highest scoring club and their relentless pace, saying they exhausted two officials by rushing the court and forcing rapid, repeated calls.

Memphis State

State Stars Face Iowa Cage Power

Parsons Iowa visits Sterling for an AAU women's exhibition as coach Bob Spencer aims to make the trip an annual event. The Sterling lineup features seniors led by Cheryl Jacobi and Vicki Sizemore plus 1971 All-Staters Enoch, Pester, Green, and 1969 selections Elder and Beth Enoch, all from area schools and Southwestern State College. Potts coaches Sterling with a double post offense as the Iowa club seeks a high-scoring, full-court battle under AAU rules with admission set at 1 dollar for adults and 50 cents for students.

Sterling Parsons Iowa Pam Bob Spencer Spencer Amarillo Janice Fuller Oklahoma Susan Enoch Central Donna Pester Canton Carol Green Wakita Beth Enoch Jackie Elder Elk City Southwestern State College Weatherford M. W. Potts AAU

Sill Hosts FCA Visit Of Champs

Fort Sill hosts a two day Visit of Champions featuring six Dallas Cowboys and two coaches with other pro players and Miss Teenage America 1972 Debby Patton. The event includes noon luncheon and visits to major Fort Sill commands to discuss faith sports and career impact.

Fort Sill Fellowship of Christian Athletes Dallas Cowboys Cowboys Mike Clark Dan Reeves John Niland Billy Truax Mike Ditka Bob Asher Ray Renfro Jim Meyers Bob Lilly George Andrie Lance Alworth Detroit Lion Steve Owens Oklahoma University Terry Bradshaw Pittsburgh Steelers Debby Patton Dallas Artillery Row Bunny Martin Don Maynard York York Jets Ted Coy Buffalo Bills Gus Holloman John Littie New York Jets Don Demeter Los Angeles Dodger Bill Krisher FCA Pittsburgh

Cowboys Lead OU Golf Meet

Oklahoma State holds a 13 stroke lead after the first round at Norman. Danny Edwards shot 70 to spark OSU’s 289 team total, with Ted Goin and Dave Barr close behind. Texas trails in second at 302 with Crenshaw and Kite missing due to Masters Tournament invites. Wichita State and Oklahoma Central State tie for third at 305.

Norman Okla Oklahoma State Cowboys Danny Edwards Ted Goin Dave Barr Oral Roberts University of Texas OSU Longhorns Ben Crenshaw Tom Kite Wichita State Oklahoma Central State

Fletcher No Hit Leads 7-2 Win Over Raiders

Fletcher rode a nine strikeout no hitter by Larry Pahcaddy and ten Lawton errors to defeat the Raiders 7-2. Ronnie Love added a triple for Fletcher as Robbie Perkins suffered the defeat, with 10 unearned runs backing him. The teams meet again in a doubleheader at Fletcher next Tuesday.

Larry Pahcaddy Fletcher Ronnie Love LHS Red Raiders Robbie Perkins Perkins

Flood in Supreme Court Fight Over Reserve Clause

Arthur J. Goldberg arguing for Curt Flood says the reserve clause binds players to one team and violates antitrust laws and the antislavery amendment. He cites group boycott abroad and warns of blacklist across countries. The owners defend the clause as essential to competitive balance while noting baseball’s 1922 antitrust exemption. The justices studied arguments and will rule by June.

Washington Supreme Court Arthur J. Goldberg Curt Flood High Court Goldberg Mexico Japan Bowie Kuhn Flood

Bill to Extend Quail Hunting Season Approved

Oklahoma Senate approves bill extending quail season from 25 to 42 days and adds Monday Tuesday Thursday and Saturday hunting. The measure would allow hunting until February 1 and return to the House for Senate amendments consideration.

Oklahoma City Senate House

Prime Bird Wins Narragansett Park Spring Handicap

At Narragansett Park R J Prime Bird clocked 124 lengths for a clear win over Boswell Junior in the Spring Handicap. Baltimore Great Beer Lobe also appears in the racing market with a $46 figure attached.

Pawtucket R.J Prime Bird Boswell Junior Baltimore

Golf Officers To Be Elected

The Municipal Men's Golf Association will elect 1972 officers in a 7 p.m. Wednesday meeting at Muny. All members are urged to attend and guests are invited.

Municipal Men's Golf Association Muny

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