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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1957
Page
13
Wayne Mason reports a star studded regional field as Oklahoma high schools prepare for the Southwest regionals. Notables include Tomy Raley from Lawton High and Dexter Morford in the discus, with Weatherford and Tulsa area teams expected to contend for state titles.
Fragmentary OCR note lists dates places and events for a 4a PAGE with entries about a PRA Meet and murals. Mentions Wels loan fees and various names and times. Reads like a garbled sports and local notices page with scattered numbers and terms.
Kentucky Derby entries drawn amid delays and disputes as trainers including Gen ire and Van Liege prepare horses such as Be, Tran, and Master Jive. Jockeys like Valdie Arcara expected to ride strong contenders while scratched horses and injuries surface. Entries reveal a Derby field valued at about 153,900 with bets and odds shaping the long-awaited race.
Cleveland's lefty master, Fanning, tops the season with a record pace in strikeouts per game for a third straight year. The report notes previous leaders like Feller and Mathews, highlights key games across the league, including Senators, White Sox, Yankees, and Dodgers, and mentions notable performances by several players, all within a bustling, period-voice recap of standings and hits.
The article recounts a boxing bout with cautions to keep hands high and engage only at close range. Trainers discuss the fight with Rakinson, noting the knockout that surprised Fellner and his own desire for a KO.
Fragmented OCR lists numerous city teams and matchups including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Chicago, and New York. The text references upcoming games with a mix of dates and teams such as St Louis, Brooklyn, and Chicago, plus scattered scores and locations across a wide geographic spread.
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