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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1963

Page

13

Baseball Tonight Schedule and Results Highlights

The card lists Today's games across major leagues with matchups including Sittsburgh at Chicago Philadelphia at New York and San Francisco at Milwaukee. Tuesday night and Wednesday slate feature numerous road and home games with noted pitchers Koufax Burdette and Washburn among others. Also listed are South Atlantic League scores Chattanooga Lynchburg Augusta Macon Knoxville Charlotte.

Sittsburgh Cardwell Chicago Jackson Hiladelphia Mahaffey New York Francisco Marichal Milwaukee Burdette Los Angeles Koufax St. Louis Washburn Houston Nottebart Cincinnati Purkey Philadelphia New

Respects Paid to Dickie Kerr

Three generations of baseball men gathered Monday to pay final respects at the funeral for Dickie Kerr. The left handed pitcher known as the honest hero of the 1919 Chicago White Sox died Saturday of cancer at 69. Kerr’s career spanned player manager and scout roles, with fame lasting from his 1919 World Series rookie win to the Black Sox scandal aftermath.

Houston Monay Dickie Kerr Chicago Black Sox Kerr Heck Gerhardt Stan Musial Louis Cardinal

Positive Approach Insurance Offer From Woodmen Life Co

Promotional notice for life insurance protection emphasizing security and peace of mind. Claims to provide dependable policy options through Woodmen Accident and Life Company.

Woodmen Accident and Life Company

Bateman Gets Big Break With 89ers Rally

Youngsters Johnny Bateman and Rusty Staub push Houston Colt .45s early after one season in organized baseball. Bateman, 20, praised as a strong right handed batter, and Staub, 19, noted for left field and first base, show rapid ascent aided by early attention from scouts and executives.

Harry Grayson Enterprise Assn. York NEA Johnny Bateman Rusty Staub Colt .45S Bateman Gabby Hartnett Staub Bob Bailey Pittsburgh Pirates Houston Jesuit High American Legion New Orleans Paul Richards Glenn Vaughan Arky Pittsburgh Carla Vaughan

Two N One Scratch League at Holiday Bowl Hi Ind

Individual high scores include Jim Alliizer 247, Frank Ledford and Reba Stanton 189. High series led by Jerry Robertson 606 and Reba Stanton 528. Tri-Hards top team game. Myrtie's Turtles lead team series with 1670. Other leaders include Easterday 581 with partial line items.

Holiday Bowl Ind Jim Alliizer Frankie Ledford Reba Stanton Jerry Robertson Tri-Hards Myrtie’s Turtles Wen Sugar & Spce Holiday Hi Ind Damon Foster Val Maples Katy Ee Scamenbines Katy-Konewewe Holiday Ind Carless Tubbs Hugh Rimer Enco Pancake Villa T Wen Fowler Shirley's Beauty Shop Jonenion Hi Ind Mabel Williams Bennie John Hickman Hellcats Trussell Patterson Ledford

Nicklaus Extends PGA Money Lead After Vegas Win

Jack Nicklaus earned 13000 for his Tournament of Champions victory in Dunedin and raised his 1963 total to 52715, widening his lead in the money list. Tony Lema and Arnold Palmer tied for second at Las Vegas and moved to Nos. 2 and 3 with 32496.36 and 31375 respectively.

Dunedin Fla

Boxing results from Philadelphia Sacramento and San Francisco

Last night’s boxing cards featured Percy Manning of Philadelphia stopping Radford Silas of Washington in the one sided bout. Fred Roots of Sacramento stopped Leonard Coleman of Phoenix in another quick finish. Kirk Barrow of San Francisco outpointed Jefferson Davis of Las Vegas to complete the triad.

Philadelphia Percy Manning Radford Silas Washington Sacramento Calif Fred Roots Leonard Coleman Phoenix San Francisco Kirk Barrow Jefferson Davis Las Vegas Nev

FBI Probes Threat Report In Pastrano Fight

The FBI investigated a report that threats were made against the wife and children of boxer Willie Pastrano before his Las Vegas light heavyweight bout with Wayne Thornton. Attorney Sam Monk Zelden asked for the probe after a New Orleans caller warned Pastrano that his family would be harmed if he fought. Pastrano won a split decision.

New Orleans FBI Willie Pastrano Wayne Thornton Las Vegas Sam Monk Zelden Pastrano

Rex Defends Candy Spots in Preakness Belmont Bid

Rex Ellsworth defends Candy Spots as he targets the Preakness and Belmont Stakes after a troubled Kentucky Derby. The California colt broke at the start, was boxed at the first turn, blocked near the quarter, and moved off the rail in mid stretch, costing him two lengths according to observers. Candy Spots rode by Willie Shoemaker faced traffic around Never Bend and Chateaugay.

Los Angeles Candy Spots Rex Ellsworth California Ellsworth Willie Shoemaker Never Bend Chateaugay

Major League Leaders National League Batting and Pitching

List of leaders by batting average runs hits doubles and home runs across the National League with Phil Covington top batting at .383 for Philadelphia and runs leader Flood of St. Louis with 27. St. Louis pitchers Washburn and Simmons post perfect 5 0 and 4 0 records. Other stats include strikeouts Led by Washburn with 40 and 57 for Sanford and Mahaffey 35.

Covington Philadelphia White St. Louis Howard Los Angeles Flood Aaron Ja.waukee McCovey F. Alou San Francisco Boyer Aadelphia Fairly Los Edwards Cincinnati Cele Alou San Cepeda Great Milwaukee Cardenas Skinner Pittsburgh Altman Banks Chipe Wils W. Davis Brock Chicago Washburn Simmons O'Dell Brewer MacKenzie New York Hamilton Gibbon Pitttburgh Sanford Mahaffey Jackson Maloney Koufax

Rodriguez Stars As Boomers Roll In Opener

Norman Oklahoma University freshmen baseball beat Oklahoma Baptist University 8 to 1 in the opener. George Ridgely led OU with a double and a single while Terry Cooper and Jim Seabolt added two singles each. Joe Rodriguez pitched three scoreless innings in relief for a strong Sooner pitching duo.

Joe Rodriguez Jimmy Dean Lawton Giweet Cme Stull Hancock Wynn Avery Mannard Folson Rodriguez T. Morton Ridgely Deal

Top Derby Trio Eyes Preakness

Three of the first four Kentucky Derby finishers Never Bend Candy Spots and On My Honor arrived at Pimlico by truck for the Preakness May 18. Darby Dan Farm’s Chateaugay shipped by van, due Wednesday morning. Candy Spots and On My Honor traveled with four other horses while Never Bend rode with two companions including Sally Ship, Oaks winner and Black-Eyed Susan candidate.

Baltimore Pimlico Louisville Darby Dan Farm Chateaugay Rex Ellsworth Candy Spots

Softball Debut Postponed by Rain at ABC Park

Opening double header in the Lawton Softball league was washed out by rain. Games will be rescheduled for June 6 after the first round finishes. Tonight features Frank White Construction against Pepsi-Cola at 7:30 and A&A Fence versus Millard's Cafe at 8:30.

Lawton ABC Park Frank White Pepsi - Cola A&a Millard’s Cafe

Cubs Trade Young Catcher and Pitcher to Minors

Chicago Cubs optioned catcher Cuno Barragan to Salt Lake City and sent left hander Dick Lemay to Atlanta as part of farm system moves.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Cuno Barragan Salt Lake City Dick Lemay Atlanta

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