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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1957
Page
12
Sugar Ray Robinson wins a decisive victory over Gene Fullmer to reclaim the middleweight title. The upset sets up a possible July bout with welterweight champion Basilio at Yankee Stadium, aiming for a historic gate. Analysts note Robinson’s smart punch selection and Fullmer’s all-out effort in a dramatic match.
Lew Johnson analyzes baseball talk as fans discuss pitchers Bobby Brosam Roy Cappanellia Gil Moggers and others. He weighs trends patience and strategy, praising Milwaukee relief and noting critics while predicting a tough season ahead.
Guthrie golfer leads a large field in the 36 hole final round of the Aon high school championship being played at Line Ends. Fred Scratchfield Guthrie matched the north course par in the 18 hole round and sits behind leaders Enid Ada Oklahoma City golfers Warren DavisGit Lambert and Jim Wright Bonita Bartlesville Lynn Gray Tulsa area players held modest scores after nine holes. No Lawson golfers are in the field.
Fort Worth observers report a soggy layout at Colonial Country Club as Baye and Ken Yegen shape up as contenders. Hirai and stars like Casper and Mangrum posted strong practice rounds, with Mangrum shooting a 69 in yesterday’s final tuneup.
Seminole pitcher Leo Anthony, veteran of eight Pacific Coast campaigns, anchors the mound for The Seminole Pilot. The aging minor league prospect from Minneapolis begins a tour with the Seminole State League team, aiming to establish himself in professional baseball.
Tonight's game for the Lawton Braves is postponed due to weather. Ardinyre moves the opener against the Cardinals to Artieoure tonight as part of a three game series. Lawton will host Seminole next Monday, while a late substitute plan aims to salvage the series opener.
Anthony praised Montgomery's pitching depth with 16 named prospects and a split among veterans. He noted Bolivar Tinnjosi as a key hitter and highlighted Bill Millen as first base option, Joe Kershaw at short, and Alex George as a versatile reserve. The staff includes Corrigan, Cordeiro, and Paccigrelli among active arms, with focus on infield and outfield roles and a strong reliever corps.
Regional Class AA baseball action postponed due to wet grounds, moving from Wemmeyial Park to Dunia. Duncan faces LHS in a Friday 3 pm game as weather delays affect matchups across Oklahoma City areas with several regional contests upcoming.
Miward LeMaire scored a hole in one at Apawamis Golf Club yesterday, with Mrs LeMaire finishing second after a wood on the par three. She celebrated by ordering champagne for the field and sending her husband a bouquet, quipping that someone must pay the champagne bill.
Fragmentary report notes athletes and events at a Chicago area track meet. Mentions Gene Balas and Kenly with possible 1st place or scoring roles, plus references to a purse and race outcomes. Names and places are garbled but indicate a local sports roundup.
In Las Vegas Boston stars Cousy and Simons lead a tight rally at the All-Star exhibition. They each score 34 as the Celtics erase a 20 point deficit but the All-Stars’ Tog o Pallazei tops with 35 points in a high scoring showcase.
Carmen Basilio impressed but remains calm about Sugar Ray Robinson as a possible July bout in Yankee Stadium. He watched Robinson win the middleweight title via a fifth round knockout over Gene Fullmer, then predicted a lucrative future clash, insisting he could beat Robinson and pursue the big payday.
Sugar Ray Robinson, still middleweight champion, beat Gene Fullmer in five rounds. The government claimed a $23,000 victory tax, part of which Robinson settled in his earnings. In the dressing room, Robinson thanked supporters and reflected on Father Lang and his faith as the crowd cheered.
After a tough bout, Fullmer praised his rival Robinson while noting an unintended eye opening punch and a shaken crowd. Negotiations for a rematch remain unsettled as Marine manager Marv Jenson criticizes Gere's spectacle plan.
KMBC Broadcasting Co announced a six game network telecast plan for the Big Seven Conference next season. President Don Davis said four league games would air from KMBC TV with stations across Colorado Iowa Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska and Missouri. Telecast dates are October 12 26 and November 9 23.
The National Hockey League plans to televise Saturday show games during the 1937-58 season.
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