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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1957

Page

10

Mantle Hurt Again In Spring Training Setback

In Miami Beach Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees strained a left ankle during outfield work, bandaged and listed as possibly out five to ten days. Doctor Sydney Gaynor warned against optimism, while manager Casey Stengel noted Mantle’s tempering return to avoid re injuring the star.

Zero Beach Fla Wnstead Brooklyn Dodgers Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Mantle Dodgers Miami Sydney Gaynor Vani Ph Jan Novag Gaynor Mantis R&l Casey Stengel Stengel Mickey Brooks

Cubs Set Season Aims as They Patch Weak Spots

In Mesa Arizona the Chicago Cubs unveil a reshaped roster aiming to climb from last place. Manager Scheffing highlights new acquisitions, including two sluggers and a solid third baseman, plus veteran arms like Bob Rush and Don Kaiser. Key questions linger over the outfield, with Walt Moryn solid but other spots unsettled as Banks may shift to first base.

Scheffing Charlie Silvera Ray Katt Ray Tuplowski Schelling Bob Rush Baby Myron Mac) Drahowsky Jim Bronson Don Kaiser Turk Lown Vito Valentinelli Cubs Jack Collum Tai Poholsky St. Louis Ernie Banks Gene Baker Lorge Banks Dee Fondy Jablonski George Freese Los Anges Walt Moryn Dodger Jim Bolger Los Angeles Gale Wade Stic Kenneth Jennings Larry Edwards Theo Glen Edwards Roy Sleigleder Grady Venable Bobby Sulla Way Gail Davis Firsd G. W. Trawieik Guy Rob Kirby I. W. Lanier Carl Whiteley Albert Murphy Fritz Greer Jennings Don Hassebrook Danield Davis Bobby Sinclair David Harbour Royce Pennington Mound Bennin Yount Gerald Jeters Joe Bob Brown Tommy Vinson Venable

Texas Pin Teams Lead In ABC Bowling Tourney Fort Worth

Fort Worth bowlers dominate booster division as Colt O Novelty and J G Garrel rise to second and fourth. Garrel posts 2 715 three games 574 867 377 while Colt O Novelty’s 2 746 tops booster games first 16 days of the 51 day event. Garrett Oil Tool No 1 remains booster leader with 2 734. Cecil Baker posts high booster solo 278 with 619 series. Texas Engineeing Service posts 2 602 as Peter Nand Treserve Beer tops open team pace. Davie Porter of St Louis belts 277 in singles, Benny Vereecken places seventh in both all events and singles with 1 890 all events.

Fort Worth Texat Colt O-Novelty J. G. Garrel Garret Garrett Oil Tool No. 1 Cecil Baker Texas Engineering Service Peter Nand Treserve Beer Chicago Bill Zee Albuquerque Davie Porter

Tar Heel Victory Formula in Triple Overtime Title Game

North Carolina clubs outlast Kansas 57 53 in a three overtime national final as Lennie Rosenbluth and Joe Quigg lead the Tar Heels. McGuire lauds poise amid fights and late heroics seal the NCAA crown. Kansas coach Dick Harp labels UNC the top team after a dramatic finish.

Lyle Schwilling Tusted Press Kansas City, Mo North Carolina Tar Venis Frank McGuire McGuire Din Cown Tar Heels Michigan State Kansas Dick Harp Worth Carolina Pete Brennan Wilt Chamberlain Tommy Kearns Gene Elston Harp Jack Eskridge San Francisco AllAmerica Lennie Rosenbluth Bon Young Joe Quigg Ate Chamberlain

Pro Cage Playoffs Western Division Update

Western Division results show St Louis 108 Minneapolis 104 as part of the best of three series. Monday and Tuesday schedules list games with Tours at Minneapolis and St Louis leading 1-0.

Minneapolis St. Louis Deviston Bastar Syracuse Enatay Wink St Louis

Triangular Meet Here Tomorrow

Lawton high hosts Duncan and Chickasha in a triangular track and field meet at Fort Sill cinders. The 3 p.m. start follows a win over Northwest Classen and a washed Northwest Classen Invitational. Lawton aims to contend with strong sprints and relays as Chickasha tests the Wolverine lineup.

Lawton High Duncan and Chickasha Fort Sill Jim Phillips Wolverine Lawton Oklahoma City Luis Jerry Langston LHS Northwest Bob Cornell Husky Bob Yingling Langston Arnold Marshall Brent Morford Tommy Raley Stanley Wilson Jack McKinnis Yingling ER. A

State Pin Group Elects Enid Man President

Gilbert Ridgeway of Enid was elected president of the State Bowling Association last night. Chet Mahaffey of Oklahoma City was named vice president and Jim Howard of Tulsa was re-elected secretary-treasurer. The group voted to hold the 1958 state bowling tournament here. the current meet has one more weekend to run.

Lulsa Gilbert Ridgeway Enid Chet Mahaffey Oklahoma City Jim Howard Tulsa

LHS Duncan Set Tuesday In Texas Panhandle Battle

Lawton Wolverines open nonconference play at home Tuesday against Duncan in a 3 PM tilt on the LHS diamond. Coach Jim Rinehart weighs opening pitcher and rest readiness as he leans on a deep staff led by Jim Wilson, with several players battling for starting roles and others aiming to return from injuries.

Tom Whight Press Sil Lawton Wolverines Duncan LHS Wichita Falls Wolverines Texas Panhandle Amarillo Jim Rinehart Jim Wilsons Rinehart Dave Hillis Johnny Davis Lawrence Reed Byron Beaver Jimmy Fox Larry Ray Eddie Newcombe American Legion Buddy Everett Everett el Paso Sid Alisch- Jager Ray Tillman Oscar Pickering Grandfield Beaver Reed Duane Robison

North South finals set at Pinehurst for women’s tourney

Pinehurst North and South course hosts the 18 hole women’s amateur final between Ann Casey Johnstone of Mason City and Barbara McIntire of Toledo after semi final wins. Johnstone defeated Anne Richardson 1 up while McIntire beat Mary Ann Downey 2 and 1 following an early deficit.

Hap Wreephutoy Ann Casey Johnstone Mason City Pinehurst Barbara McIntire Toledo Ohio

NIT Champs Do Not Lose Any Players

Bradley's National Invitational Tournament champions plan a stronger next season as stars return. Coach Chuck Osborn says no one leaves and Memphis State falls 84-83 in a tense final. Shellie McMilan and fellow All NIT selections headline Bradley’s continued strength while Memphis loses key players Jack Butch Jer and Wilfong to departures.

Bradley Chuck Osborn Braves Memphis State Shellie McMilan Rame Barney Cable Bobby Mason Memphis Bob Vanatta Tigers Willong Jack Butch Jer Guy Rodguers Temple Owls St. Bonaventure

Portrait of Ace Race Driver At Sebring 12 Hour

The article chronicles Juan Manuel Fangio and Jean Behra at Sebring in a lengthy 12 hour race. Observers, pit crews, and fans watch as Fangio prepares in the Maserati while Behra fields updates on the competing car. The narrative builds toward Fangio's late victory in three more hours.

Jack Hand Sebring Fla.m Juan Manuel Fangio Hollywood Jean Behra Argentina Chicago Fangio Behra Pull Fangin Buenos Aires Maserati

Campbell targets 70 mph water speed barrier in New York

British speed ace Donald Campbell plans to pilot his jet boat Bluebird through a 70 mile per hour water speed barrier this summer in New York state.

London Chamyzion Donald Campbell England Bluebird New York State

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