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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1963

Page

11

Willie Mays names toughest pitchers he faced

Willie Mays cites Ewell Blackwell as the toughest pitcher he faced, recalls Don Drysdale as today's toughest, and notes other hard throwers like Don Cardwell Art Mahaffey Warren Spahn Robin Roberts and their challenges. He explains Blackwell's prime arm and Drysdale's crossfire and control.

Don Drysdale Dodgers Willie Blackwell Blackie Drysdale Warren Spahn Spahn Robin Roberts Robbie

East West All Star Players Set For Showdown

Coach Cliff Wells of the West matches his team against stars Art Heyman Jerry Harkness and Tom Thacker in the East West college all star game. Ken Charlton and Bill Green lead the West trio of top scorers. Harold Anderson calls the game a toss up with both coaches undecided on starters.

Associated Press Lexington Cliff Wells David Goliath Wells Art Heyman Duke Jerry Harkness Chicago Loyola Tom Thacker Cincinnati Rod Thorn West Virginia Nate Thurmond Bowing Green Jimmy Rays Indiana Rocky Mountain Area Ken Charlton Colorado Bill Green Colorado State Heyman Thorn Harkness Thurmond Thacker Tulane Harold Anderson Anderson

Exhibition Standings and Monday Results Across Leagues

Exhibition standings from the Associated Press show leaders in the American and National Leagues with teams like Baltimore Kansas City Los Angeles Cleveland Chicago Detroit Boston Washington New York Minnesota Houston Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia Milwaukee San Francisco and St Louis contending. Mondays results include 17 Washington 3 New York 5 Los Angeles 2 and Kansas City 11 Cincinnati 4 among others with several 11 inning games and upcoming national schedule in Florida and Arizona venues.

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Phillies Acquire Klippstein From Reds In Undisclosed Deal

Veteran right hander Johnny Klippstein has been bought by the Philadelphia Phillies from Cincinnati for an undisclosed sum. Phillies manager Gene Mauch said the 35 year old would continue to be used as a middle inning relief pitcher.

Clearwater Fila Johnny Klippstein Philadelphia Phillies Cincinnati Phillie Gene Mauch Klippstein

Metropolitan Tournament results and standings snapshot

Basketball results from a metropolitan league show Pepsi-Cola and Clevenger Electric among top teams with half times 25-12 and 21-19. Key scorers include Grubb 7-3-17 and Lindgren 1-2-4 for Pepsi-Cola, Neighbors 6-0-12 and McPherson 7-3-17 for Turnpike Trotters, and Reed 2-0-4 for Farm Bureau Insurance with Hall 6-2-14. Upcoming games list Clevenger Electric vs Fort Sill National Bank and Pepsi-Cola vs Carl's Food Mart.

Pepsloola Farm Bureau Insurance Prepsloola Watts Grubb McCarty Lindgren Prince Farm Bureau Reed Pruitt Paul Elrod Pepsi-Cola Turnpike Trotters ST. Barbara's Trotters Loveall Neighbors McPherson Allen Startup ST. Barbaras Valliant Boos Fisher Riddle Wilson Trotters Clevenger Electric Parm Bureau Insurance Clevenger Clevenger Jones Tanner Hill Smith Heath Goodin Pf—S Farm Bereal Reed Hall Paimators Clevenger Fort Sill National Bank Carl's Food Mart Headquarters Battery Jaycees Ace

Pin Results Last Night Across Bowling Leagues

Bowling results from Thunderbirds Church League and several Friday and Monday leagues show top individual scores like Emmett Brown 250 and Ken Sailors 626, with team leaders including The Fearless Four and Alley Kats. Standings list leaders, averages, and team totals across multiple venues such as Thunderbird Lanes and Holiday Bowl.

Rear Engines In 500 Again In Indianapolis

Australian Jack Brabham sparked a rear engine revolution in American closed course racing at the Indianapolis 500. Brabham finished ninth in a Cooper Climax as the Lotus approach, with Colin Chapman and Jim Clark testing speeds above 146 mph amid a rough track. Ford officials confirmed interest in the car, featuring a Ford built all aluminum V eight rated over 350 hp, targeting a lighter, more powerful alternative for the 500. Dan Gurney and Clark Monday tested prototypes and planned further changes to qualify for the 500.

Indianapolis Jack Brabham Brabham Speedway Colin Chapman London Lotus Jim Clark Ford Motor Co Ford American Automobile Manufacturers Association Ford Engineers Clark Monday Dan Gurney Costa Mesa Calif

Designed For Today's Family Insurance Ad

An insurance ad offers a Woodmen Accident and Life Company policy designed for today’s family. It promises security against tomorrow’s expenses from accidents and sickness with one policy and one premium for the entire family and provides a contact phone EL 5 8094 at 715 North 17th.

Links Series Plans Ready for 1963 World Golf Series

AKRON Ohio Walter Schwimmer organizer says safeguards ensure a four man field for the 1963 World Series of Golf at Firestone Sept 7 8. Palmer Nicklaus and Player lead as three finalists with alternates defined by playoff results and potential 18 hole playoff if a single player sweeps all majors.

Akron, Ohio UPI Walter Schwimmer Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus South Africa Gary Player PGA Schwimmer Palmer Player Nicklaus Akron Firestone Country Club Don Finsterwald Firestone

Palmer Closes Gap on Player in Money Winners List

Arnold Palmer narrows Gary Player's lead in the PGA money winners ranking after Player earned 1050 dollars for seventh at the Doral Open. Player's total remains 23502, with Palmer rising to 23225 and Nicklaus at 16715 among the top names listed.

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