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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1957

Page

14

Jim Fans 12 In 3-Hitter Over Pampa

Lawton Wolverines edge Pampa Harvesters 2-0 as Slim Jhn Wilson twirls a three hit gem. White doubles and Fox singles spark the early lead. Tillman advances runners but a rain delay ends the second game. Weather halts action with Lawton up 1-0.

Jim Fans Pampa Tom Wright Slim Jhn Wilson Tanner Lawton Wolverines Fama Harvesters Wolverines Wilson Kenneth White Jimmy Fox White Fox Layton Lawson Ray Tillman Bill Brown Hysen Ray Stephenson Tilman Sopho

Wolverines rally as Wilson shines in Pampa win

Wolverines chase a comeback after Eddie Newcombe’s timely sacrifice. Pampa scratches across runs early, but Wilson locks down the win striking out key batters. Sparked by Benny Sparks and Gary Wilhelm, Lawton’s defense falters with a late infield miscue.

Pampa Termon Stephansen Vanes Ffion Wilhelm Leo Lawton Aes Davis Ak GM Lanton RBI Fox Newrombe Whitr Sb—Lee S—M. Conmar Sparks Ieambe Davis Fux Ty Reed Lelt Willson Stephanson So—Witwin Elephanson A. Haf Newrombe Thy Tephansin Balk Wilson le Vavillard Chak Wolverines Eddie W Newcombe Leffield John Lee Gary Wilhelm Benny Sparks Oscar Pickering Tunners

Michigan Wins NCAA Swimming Title After Yale Disqualification

In Chapel Hill Michigan clinched the team title at the NCAA swimming championships while Yale was disqualified in the final medley relay. Michigan, Toyota scoring, edged Yale 69 to 61 as Yale failed to score in the last two events and had no finalist in the high dive. Rex Altrey and Dick Hanley faced penalties that shifted points away from Yale, with Michigan State finishing third overall.

Chapel Hill Michigan Yale Elis Dick Kimball John Murphy Rex Altrey Michigan State Dick ‘Hanley N.C API Itie Imisht’s Cinels Qwivard Tim Jeese Wale Dick Tambe Indiana Romer Haravon Ronald Volmer California John Armraundd Harvard Rebel Prodisiine Koox Henry Dyer Gary Morris Luwa Tutt Torre Oklahoma Don Pattrrsor Bob Reiter Amber Haney Cy Hopkin Paul Reinke Barry Yap Tatiana Jez Mansius Tilisuis Charles Havdin Yate Tullan Dvasnt Yap Chatle Rrero North Carolina Dave Pemberton Northwesters Dirt Rohan Miami Ohio Dim Bobey Don Adam Sir Michigin Boo Phurde Resvdoin Bull Wooler Tm. Giana Aamos Clemens Ray Ellison Fritz Myer Faul Sewull Herthwestern Dick Kennady Din Riesthal Ron Smith Keen Melsedis John Mure Waeren Frishm An Syracuse Brenk Knieht Army Frank Gorman Ji-Yard Madley Belay Inf Northwestern Southern

Lane Figures Pierce Deal Best Trade Of His Career

At Al Lang Field Lane reflects on the Billy Pierce for Aaron Robinson swap and the 10 000 payoff as the best deal he ever made. He recalls Zarilla, Michaels, Nellie Fox trades and notes winter is best for assessing players while warning spring training reshuffles blur judgment.

EN ‘Wilks Petersburg Fla Frank Lane St. Louis Cardinal al Lang Field Billy Pierce Aaron Robinson David Harum Pierce Chicago White Sox Robinson Lane White Sox General Pionneer Cardinals al Zarilla Zarilla Bill Wight Ray Scarborough Red Sox Zaria Joe Dobson Dick Littlefield Dobson Chicago Cass Michaels Nellie Fox A's Jom Pton Fox Triad Yankees Ditmar Kansas City

Pro Cage Playoffs Final Sparks Season with Boson Victory

In a tense Finals card, Boson tops Pro Cage squad 133 to 12 as Laws leads with dominant scoring. SiLaws delivers a standout performance, while late-game defense seals Boson’s championship claim amid roaring crowd support.

SiLaws Boson Rownleav TS Laws Bessel

Hodge and Delgado Triumph for NCAA Wrestling Titles

Pitt Field House hosts the NCAA finals as Oklahoma's Dan Hodge pins Ron Fleming to seal the Sooners' team title. Ed Peery of Pitt wins in overtime over Harmon Leslie to claim the 193-pound crown, with Pitt teammates and other champions also earning titles across divisions.

Pittsburgh Dan Homicide" Hodge Oklahoma Pitt Ed Peery Hodge Sooners Ron Fleming Franklin & Marshall Peery Harmon Leslie Oklahoma A&m Rex Hugh John Dustin Oregon State Simon Roberts Iowa Davenport Roy Gray Town State Roberts Doug Blabaugh Mike Rodriguez Michigan Rodriguez Tom Alberts Waynesboro Ralph Schneider Hire Alberts Jone Ron Schrif Latrobe Anthony Stremic Navy Bill Hitings Dick Delgado San Diego Calif Delgado Bill Hutings Nelson Crotch Nevy Huhaugh A&m Mike Podrirues Scent Gan Ralph Schneier Weynesburg Dan Murlze Rory Fieming Lady Press Dan Hodge Dustin

Sooner scrimmage injures three. Whites win 34 32

OU held a spring scrimmage drawing 2500 fans as three players were hurt. Freshman Bennett Wattsman bruised hip and quarterbacked by Lee Johnson played briefly. Steve Jennings sprained knee and Lyle Burris nose injury. White team won 34 to 32 with Sandefer and Pellow scoring two touchdowns each.

G Burris Lyle Burris Sooners Reds Sandefer Jakie Sandefer Whites Johnny Pellow Sandeler Edward Wahoo) McDaniel Lorinie Helland Dick Carpenter Brewster Hobby Jackie Hall Clendon Thomas Frank Phelps

DeMarco Blasts Scrambling Foe In Boston Victory

Tony DeMarco, a top welterweight contender, stopped Larry Boardman twice and earned a unanimous 10 round decision at Boston Garden. DeMarco weighed 145 pounds to Boardman 141 and came on strong in the fifth round with a right uppercut left hook and body blows. Judges scored 96-89 and 93-? in favor of DeMarco.

Boston Tony DeMarcn Larry Boardman Boston Garden DeMarco Boardman DeMarcn Seexing

Split Sports Results From Satland ASU Waskethall Tourney

A scattered results list shows diverse college and school teams scoring across baseball, track, tennis, and misc events. Notable results include Michigan State 17 over Yale, Army 9 over Maine, Colorado 11 over Revis Ozarks Ark, Tulane 2 over Vanderbilt 0, and Stanford 25 over USF 5.

West Virginia Mount St.Mary's Tuskegee Morehouse Michigan State Yale Army Maine Achim Tennessee Delaware Georgetawn Hofaira Long Island Aggies Emnity Maeya Brooklyn College Prat Princeton Colby Tech Mariella Kentucky Florida Illinois Arkansas Slate Tulane Vanderbilt Colorado Revis Ozarks Ark Ouachita Williams Richmond Esau A&m Saylor TCU Rice Minnesota Columbia Queens Wael Clemson Maryland ML Miss Souther Centenary Niwestern la Northwestern Keesler Afb Seastern Bates Vanderhil Cole Mines Air Acad Ucha Ig Stanford USF COP Ariz St Wyoming Western Natchitoches Lamar Tech McNeese State Southwestern la Southeastern la Stephen F Izona New Mex the Citadel South Carolina Milam Rollins Florida S. Fla State Texas Miss Loyola Wat Cornell & Kalamazoo The Citadel Davidson Carvin Elona Tulsa N'weetern Okla

Trotters All Stars Begin Tour Today

North Carolina champions coach Frank McGuire leads the Stars in the 18 city cross country tour opener against the Harlem Globetrotters in New York. Star Lennie Rosenbluth headlines a roster including Chet Forte Hank Nowak Dick Duckett John Smyth and others from major colleges.

New York North Carolina Harlem Globetrotters Tar Heels Frank McGuire Ray Meyer DePaul Lennie Rosenbluth Chet Forte Columbia All-America Hank Nowak Canisius Dick Duckett St. Johns Brooklyn Vinnie Cohen Syracuse Bill Enden Detroit Dick Heise John Maglio North Carolina State Irwin Blumenreich Yeshiva John Smyth Notre Dame

Hurricane Baseball Team Whips Northeastern Twice

Tulsa University opened its baseball season with a doubleheader sweep over Northeastern State College in Tulsa. Jim Stevens struck out 11 and allowed two earned runs in the 14-4 first game, while Gene McCain and Earl Morris combined for a two hitter in the 7-2 second game.

Tulsa Okla UPI Tulsa University Northeastern State College Jim Stevens Gene McCain Earl Morris

East Cagers Rally Past West in 11th Fresh Air Fund Game

In Madison Square Garden the East overcame a 13 point first half deficit to defeat the West 73 to 63. Charlie Tyra of Louisville led the East with 20 points aided by Gerry Paulson of Manhattan and Dick Duckett of St. John’s. Jim Krebs of SMU and Bill Ebben of Detroit sparked a late West run, but Tyra’s five straight points after a brief rest helped swing momentum back.

New York Tyra Dayton Jim Palmer Paulson Town State Gary Thompson West Duckett Hast Rosenbluth Carolina Tai Wallace Scarolinat Ravison Clanhatt Memphis Kansasi Dommeyer Fbben Detroit Krohs Ashmore Thomson ‘Awa Si Wright Tokla Asad Steirke Brigham Young Fiat

Montreal Stops Rangers 8 to 3 in Stanley Cup Semifinal

Montreal powered past the New York Rangers 8 to 3 as Bernie Geoffrion notched a hat trick to put the Canadiens up 2 1 in the best-of-seven series. Bert Olmstead tied an NHL playoff record with five assists and Jean Beliveau and Dickie Moore added multi goal support.

Montreal Bernie Geoffrion Canadiens New York Rangers Bert Olmstead Rangers New York Jean Beliveau Dickie Moore

Aggie Relays Records Fall in Oklahoma Meet

Six meet records fell and one tied at the 10th annual Oklahoma A&M Relays in Stillwater on March 30. Tulsa Central mile champion Tom Sellers set a new mile mark, anchored the distance medley relay, and Dorsey Rierdon of Durant earned the Ralph Higgins trophy for outstanding performance. Oklahoma A&M and Oklahoma University posted strong finishes including a new distance medley time by A&M and a two mile relay mark by OU.

Oklahoma A&m J. W. Mashburn Oklahoma University Aggie A&m Wayne Smith Olahoma AGM Oklahoma Asm Bob McFarling Bob Weatherbolt dMe Herman Gant Lincoln University Sinner Oklahome Warne Smith Bob MrFanning Kent Afereslf Tom Burch John Shachel Dexsh Dorsey Aierdon Purrant Réeley Durant Leonora Moregan Millen Ryder Don Irimage Dorsty Rierdon

Perez retains world flyweight title with first-round KO

In Buenos Aires on March 30 Pascual Perez defended his world flyweight crown by KOing challenger Dai Dower of Wales in the first round. Perez weighed 107 pounds to Dower's 111 pounds before 80,000 outdoors spectators. The stoppage came after a right cross left Dower unconscious. he later recovered briefly but could not rise as the referee counted out. Perez celebrated with the crowd and helped the fallen opponent.

Buenos Aires Pascual Perez Dai Dower Wales Perez Argentina Dower Paints Japan Yoshio Shirai Dover

Deaf Mute or Not He Wasn't So Dumb

Paris reports World bantamweight champion Mario D Agata of Milan, a deaf mute, has drawn admirers since arrival. He handed out tickets for a Monday night bout with Alphonse Malimi, attracting more deaf fans to his hotel. A deaf-mute protested that waiting there yielded nothing.

Paris Mario D’agata Maly Alphonse Malimi D'Agata Tedey

Hockey Semifinal Maine vs Montana Result 5 2

National League semifinal summary reports Montana defeating New York with a 5 to 2 score as Sealer and other players contribute to the victory.

Montana New York Sealer

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