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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1957

Page

14

Milwaukee Pilot Defends Haney Bunting Strategy

John Quinn, Braves general manager, defends Fred Haney's bunt heavy approach that aimed to maximize scoring through pitching strength. He argues Haney knew his players and that the system failed only in the September stretch, not due to mismanagement.

Leo H. Pltersts United Press ENTOX Fla John Quinn Braves Fred Haney Milwaukee Batatin & Carrying Ed Mathews Hank Aivon Hanes Cvitic Lissi Bell

Can New Pilot Help Chisox?

Chicago White Sox overhaul under new manager Al Lopez aims to close a 12 game gap with the Yankees. They seek first baseman and left handed hitting catcher targets Roy Sievers or Clint Courtney, plus a fourth starter. Lopez evaluates bullpen and outfield swaps as decisive moves.

Leo H. Petersen Tampa Fla Chicago White Sox Yankees Marty Marion al Lopez Cleveland Indians Mike Wv Whits Sox Lopez John Tugnes Chuck Coraiskry White Sox Roy Sicvees Senators Clint Courtney Washington Sherman Lollar Sihavent Lollar Luis Aparricio Nellie Fox Lary Doby Sievers Walt Dropo Norm Larkes Ron Jacks Jim Marshal Bubba Phillips Fred Hatfield Sara Esposito Minnie Minoso Jim Rivera Rivera Jim Landis el Colorado Springs Memphis Slick Dave Philley Veterain Ron Northey Nookie Fas Earl Battey Toronto Chicago Courtine Billy Pirrep Jack Harshman Dick Donovan Sepet Bob Kergan Jim Wilson Gerry Staley Ellis Kinder Paul LaPalme Jing Derrington Yim McDonald Jos Dahike

Pro-Am Tourney Set At Walters Course

The second pro-amateur tournament of the season sponsored by the North Texas Southwest Oklahoma Golf association began at Walters Course but was postponed due to mud. Jerry Stone, Frederick professional, and his team won the season opener at Lawton County Club last month.

East Central State beats Ada 3-1 in yesterday match

A yesterday game saw East Central State defeat Ada 3-1 at Ada in a regional matchup.

Whiting East Central State Ada Yester- Das

OU Favored In Mat Meet

Oklahoma aims for a third straight NCAA wrestling title led by Dan Hodge the undefeated 177-pound star. The Sooners enter with Gordon Roesler Dick Delgado Rex Edgar and Bob Lyons among others while Penn State Pitt Minnesota challenge. The 260 entrants from 64 schools begin preliminaries at 2 p.m.

Pittsburgh Oklahoma Sooners Pitt Fieldshouse Dan Hodge Gordon Roesler Dick Delgado Bobby Lyons Rex Edgar Oklahoma A. & M Penn State Pitt Minnesota Eel Peery Tex Peery Hugh Becom

OU Coaches Clinic Opens With Record Attendance

Norman Oklahoma. The 11th annual University of Oklahoma football coaching clinic opens today with a record attendance. Last year 732 coaches registered for the event. Bud Wilkinson and his staff lead the clinic with guest instructor Paul Bryant of Texas A&M.

Norman University of Oklahoma Bud Wilkinson Paul Bryant Texas Aem

Finsterwald Grabs Early Lead In Azalea Open Links Tourney

Don Finsterwald shot a 34 66 first round leading the Azalea Open at Cape Fear Country Club in Wilmington North Carolina. Mike Souchak and E J Harrison trailed by three with strong putting and late birdies shaping the early finish.

Finsterwald Wilmington N.C Don Mike Souchak Gvrossinger’s E. J Harrisor St. Louis Harrison Cape Fear Souchak

New Pro Football League Is Talked

A secrecy bound meeting in a Baltimore hotel this April aims to organize a new pro football league proposed by Millard T. Lang. Lang said enough representatives would attend to ensure 1958 operations and invited mayors from 16 cities to help build a league modeled on college play.

Baltimore Millard T. Lang Ind Lang Westinghouse Electric Corp Miami New Orleans Atlanta Louisville St. Louis Kansas City Houston Dallas

Tulsa and San Francisco Accept Bids to All-College Tourney

Tulsa and San Francisco, former champions, accepted bids to the 22nd All-College basketball tournament set for December 26 to 28. Tulsa, winner in 1953, returns for its 12th appearance, while San Francisco, winner in 1954, brings an all veteran lineup after a surprising NCAA finals finish this year.

Oklahoma City Tulsa San Francisco Dons

Hockey Playoff Series Notes and Results

National league semifinals feature Boston defying Montreal 7 2 in pivotal game tied at two games apiece. Rochester trails Providence 2 6 in a best of seven with Rochester facing elimination. Cleveland falls to Hershey 1 2 as Hershey takes lead in their series. Eastern final matches Philadelphia hosts Charlotte with Charlotte holding a 1 0 series edge in a best of seven.

Boston Montreal Rochester Providence Cleveland Hershey Charlotte Philadelphia

Lawton Ada Favored In Murray A&M Inv Track Meet

Lawton and Ada are favored to lead team scoring at the Murray A&M Invitational in Tishomingo. Local squads from Chickasha Healdton and Elmore City also contend with strong showings in Class A and B events. The program lists entries across sprints relays hurdles discus and shot put with notable performers including Tommy Raley Bob Yingling Brent Morford Leon Thompson and Chester Walters among others.

Tishomingo Lawton Ada Cougars Murray A&m Jim Phillips Chickasha May Valet le Lawton and Uenors Bud O'Dea Stillwater Phillips Tommy Raley Tig Raley Bob Yingling R. A. Burt Wolverines Jerry Langston Woods Leon Thompson Healdren Elmore City

Twinbill On Tap for LHS and Pampa Nines This Saturday

LHS hosts Pampa in a 1 30 p m doubleheader on a forecast of better weather after last week blizzard disruptions. Wolverines manager Jim Rinehart plans to start Wilson in game one with Pickering or Hillis in relief. New batting order and lineup shifts accompany hopes of improved hitting and steady pitching this weekend.

Pampa Texas Panhandle Wolverines Amarilla Midwest Lawton Amarillo LHS Jim Rinehart Tint Wilson Grandfield Oscar Pickering Dave Hillis Jenior Smitty Barnes Jerry Boucher Frank Vince Neth White Ray Tillman Jimmy Fox Eddie Newcombe Wilson Fox Larry Ray Keystone Wichita Falls Drris Ringhart

Douglass Beats Apache 8 to 4 for Second Victory

Douglass Tigers roll past Apache 84 in a baseball win as Leo James earns his second win. Namon Reed hits four singles and Eddie West adds two extra base hits while the Lions take an early lead and never surrender it. They travel to Cache Monday with Donald Green and Eddie Shegog set to pitch.

Apache Douglass’ Tisns Leo James Lions Namon Reed Eddie West Reed West Cache Donald Green Eddie Shegog

Saginaw bout ends in decision for Crawford and Palazzola

In Saginaw Michigan Mickey Crawford and Palazzola outpointed Shaw and Rudd in a pair of boxing matchups. The record shows scattered notes on opponents and scores, with locations including Saginaw Everett and Syracuse.

Saginaw, Mich Mickey Crawford Paddy DeMarco Brads San Gale Calif Pe Shaw Sen Sari R E Mass Lobby King Everett Paul Rudd Syracuse N.Y

Semifinals Set In AAU Cage Firing Tonight

In Denver today several National Industrial Basketball League stars, including the Phillips 66ers, were absent from AAU tournament semifinals. Peoria Cats and Buchan Bakers face San Francisco Olympic Club and Air Force All Stars tonight. Olympic Club upset Phillips 82-61 to cap a surprising run.

Denver Wational Phillips S6ers Peoria Cats Buchan Bakers Air Force All Stars Peoria San Francisco Olympic Club Air Force McDonald Sears Lake Charles Seattle Wichita Vickers

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