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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1957

Page

14

Aragon Guilty Of Tix Charge Heads For Prison

Los Angeles boxer Aragon known as the Golden Boy was found guilty of offering a bribe to fix a fight. Superior Judge Herbert Walker sentenced him to one to five years and rejected probation. Aragon, married with three children, faced the court after defense pleas for a new trial were denied.

Los Angeles Art Aragon Aragon Herbert V. Walker Golden Boy Dick Goldstein San Antonio Tex Jules Covey Goldstein Dep. Diss William Rizzi Covey Jamil

Free Throw Rule Change Heads to Rules Committee

The National Association of Basketball Coaches meeting in Kansas City recommended adoption of a Big Ten style rule granting a bonus free throw on the opponent’s seventh foul each half and a one for one shot thereafter with shooting fouls still yielding two shots. They also favored a 24 second shot clock after possession and allowing inbounds from any end zone point when play is at the defensive end. Amory Gill of Oregon State was elected president and Wilbur Statcup of Missouri treasurer.

Kansas City National Assn. of Basketball Coaches Big Ten Amory Gill Oregon Wilbur’ Statcup Missouri

Rose Seixas Reach Semifinals in Good Neighbor Tennis

In Miami Beach, Rose of Australia and Seixas of Philadelphia advanced to the semifinals after defeating Eddie Maylan and Whitney Reed respectively. Karol Fageros and Shirley Bloomer won their women’s singles matches to set up semifinal pairings with Darlene Hard and Maria Bueno.

Miami Beach Fla Karol Fageros Miami Shirley Bloomer Grimsby England Darlene Hard Montebello Calif Maria Bueno Sao Paulo Brazil Mervyn Rose Australia Vic Seixas Philadelphia Rose U.S Eddie Maylan Trenton N. J Seixas Whitney Reed Almeda Miss Fageros Mexico Rose Maria Reyes Miss Bloomer Mimi Arnold Redwood City

Thoroughbred Races Highlight Atlantic City and Bowie Wins

Mtami-Beautrition prevails by a half length over Estacion in the Atlantic City Purse at Monticello. Howe tops Mary’s Buckle to win the Glendale Purse at Bowie with a late lead. Sandy Dandy captures Lincoln Downs feature after a one day shutdown due to snow, as Shoot Man defeats Dublin Star at Sunshine Park. Doc Moorman Jr and Colonel Vetnet dead heat in Arkansas Traveler Purse at Oaklawn Park. Rags and $51, off the pace by four lengths, leads Bay Meadows headliner with Willie Shoemaker in control.

Atlantic City Estacion. Howe Glendale Bowie Lincoln Sandy Dandy Lincoln Downs Ldsmar Fla Shoot Man Sunchine Park Hot Springs Ark Doc Moorman Jr Colonel Vetnet Oaklawn Park San Mateo Calif Bezaha Willie Shoemaker Bay Meadows

Berrios Costa Set For Key Featherweight Clash Tonight

Berrios nicknamed Little Devil meets Carmelo Costa in the first round of the featherweight elimination tournament at Madison Square Garden. NBC 4 p.m. CST telecast with 12 rounds. Winner advances to face Hogan Bassey, then Cherif Hamia for the title.

Berrios Little Devil Bronklyn Carmelo Costa Madison Square Garden Nigeria Hogan Kid" Bassey British Empire France Cherif Hamia Sandy Saddler Hamia Costa World Boxing Committee NBA World Committee New York Athletic Commission European Boxing Union British Board of Boxing Control

Exhibition Baseball Scores and Friday Schedule

American League results show Cleveland 5, New York 8. Baltimore 6, Boston. Chicago 7, Kansas City 7. Washington 7, Cetra 8. National League tied 4-4 between Pittsburgh and New York. Cincinnati 4.5, Brooklyn 8.75. Milwaukee 7.6. Philadelphia 78, Et. Louis 6.7. Chicago 40.7. Friday's slate lists Dodgers at Senators in Miami night. Cubs at Orioles in St. Petersburg. Medleys vs Tigers in Tampa. Braves at Pirates in Brazenton. Giants at Indians in San Diego night. Phillies at Cardinals in St. Petersburg. Red Sox at San Francisco (PCL). Yanks at A's in West Palm Beach. Saturday schedules include Dodgers vs Yanks at Miami and Cubs vs Orioles at Mesa, among others, with several spring training matchups.

Cleveland New York Baltimore Boston Chicago Kansas Ci Washington Cetra Pittsburga Sincinnelt Brooklyn Milwaukee Philadelphia Louis Dodgers Senators Miami Cubs Orioles Stottsride Medleys Tigers Tampa Braves Pirates Brazenton Giants Indians San Diego Phillies Cardinals St. Peecesburg Red Sox San Francisco Yanks A's West Palm Beach White Low Redlegs Ciamis Mesa Reilegs Carts St. Petersburg White Sox Bradenton Los Angeles Clearwater West Pain

Wayland Lassies face Towa Wesleyan for AAU crown

Wayland College of Texas meets Towa Wesleyan in the AAU Women’s Basketball Tournament final in Joseph Missouri. Towa Wesleyan upset Nashville 44 39 to reach the title game while Wayland beat Kansas City Midland 49 44. Nashville and Midland to play for third. Jackson Mississippi won the consolation by beating St Joseph Platt 60 29.

Joseph Wayland College of Texas Towa Wesleyan Nashville Tenn Wayland Kansas City Midland Iowa Wesleyan Texans Jackson Miss St. Joseph Platt Nashvile Wayland,Tex. Co Kansas City Mid Tackson St. Joseph Platt

DePaul Ace Heise Named to All Stars vs Globetrotters

Dick Heise, who broke George Mikan's De Paul scoring record, was chosen to play with the College Basketball All-Stars against the Harlem Globetrotters at Madison Square Garden on March 31.

New York Dick Heise George Mikan DePaul University Harlen Globetrotters Madison Square Garden

Sanders' Hardware sets league record in All-Star Classic finale

Led by Déan Richmond's 261, Sanders' Hardware routed Sooner Lanes rivals at the All-Star Classic bowling night. Team total 1027, with Plank 213, Pope 186, Goode 186, Corrales 181. Richmond 632 for Sanders. Ray Hatchett of Pepsi Cola posted 223 and 214 to top Kinwood 636.

Déan Richmond Sanders’ Hardware Southwest Men's Sooner Lanes Charlie Plank Rod’ Pope Neal Goode Art Corrales Richmond Pepsi Cola Ray Hatchett Kinwood

Baseball Committee Named To Keep Out Anti-Trust Law

BELLEAIR Fla Baseball executives met in a closed session with Commissioner Ford Frick to craft future policy as Congress weighs anti trust bills. A three man committee will meet lawmakers to discuss whether baseball remains exempt from anti trust laws. Phillies president Robert Carpenter Jr voiced guarded optimism saying no one will shut down baseball and some sports could share exemptions. Frick said the meeting was to hear views and outline a defense while avoiding confirmation.

Belleair Fla Ford Frick Washington Supreme Court Congress Robert Carpenter Jr Philadelphia Phillies Carpenter Phillies Frick

Burkemo Shuns Florida Tourney

Franklin Hills star Walter Burkemo won the Coral Ridge Tournament at Fort Lauderdale with a 68 for $700, leading Ed Furgol and Jay Herbert who each earned $450. The two day Miami Beach event follows with a $7,500 open purse as several others tied at 71. Burkemo said he would not compete, planning to fly home Sunday.

Miami Beach Fla Walter Burkemo Coral Ridge Burkemo Coral Ridge Country Club Fort Lauderdale Franklin Hills Mich Star Ed Furgol St. Andrews Ill Jay Herbert Sanford Don Finsterwald Tesquesta Sam Stead Boca Raton Julius Boros Peter Thomson Melbourne Australia

State Field Trial Continues in Oklahoma Meet

Ten dogs were put down in the 37th annual Oklahoma Amateur Field Trial Association meet. Competitors chase the open all-age stake, with winner to be decided after 22 more dogs tackle the quail. Best performance came from Luminary Red, a pointer owned and handled by A M Frierson of Bristow, who hunted industriously but lacked winner’s class.

Ardmore Red A. M.frierson Bristow

Oklahoma Coach Bud Wilkinson plans unscheduled spring practice

Oklahoma coach Bud Wilkinson hoped to conduct an unscheduled spring football practice today to recover time lost to rain. He said the squad might also work out Monday if weather permits, with the weekly intra-squad scrimmage set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Owen Stadium.

peruMey Vei Yur Oklahoma Bud Wilkinson Dri Wikinson Owen Stadium

Boxing Results From Last Night In Revere And Los Angeles

In Revere Massachusetts Wes Pineapple Stevenson beat Weyman Dawson by points as a 139 pound bout. In Los Angeles Irish Hubby Scalion halted Davey Gallardo in a 180 pound match. Names and weights reflect the night’s boxing card.

Revere Mass Stevenson Boston Weyman Dawson Pittsburgh Los Angeles

Senior Golf Finals On Deck Saturday

Senior golf finals for the American Seniors Tournament loom as Sikes of West Palm Beach and Ross of West Hartford are favored to meet in the final after semis. Sikes beat Col. Lindgrove of Morristown, and Ross defeated Harold Ryder after eliminating Judd Brumley 4 and 3 yesterday.

Judd Brumley Greenevile, Tann Ross Sikes Albert Reed Cleveland Heights Ohio

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