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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1972
Page
10
The piece lauds Bobby Orr as the best defender in the NHL and hints he could excel in any sport. It notes Orr’s 3-2 cup win over New York and mentions a brief scuffle with Brad Parks. It also covers opening MLB attendance trends, contrasting this year with April 1971 figures.
The piece contrasts 1971 and current NL and AL attendance, citing Los Angeles figures and declines across teams. It blames the strike and salary disputes for waning fan interest, suggests a return to high school and collegiate play, and notes Lawton region spring competitions including Lawton High’s 4A tourney victory.
Altus Bulldogs win the 4A Regional final to reach the state tournament in Tulsa. Lawson High nearly forced a three-win comeback through the losers bracket, but a late frame secured Altus two unearned runs in the bottom of the seventh for the clinching victory.
In the title game at Cam eron's McCord Field Altus rallies after LHS leads 2-1. Don Riley singles then Gary Hubert delivers a go ahead hit as Altus shocks LHS 3-2 to claim the championship in a tense, late seventh inning rally.
Lawton High School wins on a seventh inning run proving pivotal as McCall delivers a game winning single off Altus. Weatherman steals third and Burgess handles a bunt for scoring help. Walz blanked Altus in a separate title duel, lifting Lawton to 28 7 while Altus ends 26 8 entering state tourney in Tulsa.
Bruins push for a fifth game win at Boston Garden led by Bobby Orr and Don Marcotte as they chase a second Cup in three years. Igor Hodge and Ken Hodge, along with Eddie Johnston in goal, emphasize aggressive play to finish the series against the Rangers after a 3-2 win in New York. Orr battles a knee issue but returns, while coach Tom Johnson sticks with Johnston after strong playoff performances.
Eisenhower High of Lawton battled to a three way tie for sixth after 36 holes at Broadmoore CC. Ske posted 303 299 for 602 to match Tulsa Hale and Tulsa Memorial, as Bartlesville College led with 584 and Muskogee 587.
State Golf scoreboard shows Tulsa Hale 308, Tulsa Memorial 294, Edmond 307, Duncan 310. Leaders include Ted Mitchell Northwest 75 65 140, Steve Walser Putnam City 71 70 141, Tom Jones Rogers 73 68 141, with other top scores from John Marshall, College, Edison and Hale among the leaders.
Patterson Center edged the Lawton Firefighters 8-7 to start the ABC Civic League slow pitch season. Sigma Tau Gamma beat Central Baptist 6-3 while Jaycees downed Cagles and Wade 8-5 and Ted's Heating and Air Conditioning routed Southwestern Stationery 15-3.
The New York Nets face the Indiana Pacers in the second game of the ABA finals with Trooper Washington possibly out due to a left eye injury described as a cyst or sty. If sidelined, Nets coach Lou Carnesecca may start Jim Ard or John Baum beside regulars, while the Pacers likely keep their starting lineup of Brown, McGinnis, Daniels, Mount, and Lewis.
Fragmentary OCR lists names such as Klementovits, Zelost, Nading, Bradley, Scarborough, Howard, Booth, Patterson, McCune, and O'Neill among firefighters and team designations. No clear event or outcome is evident, but multiple people appear with callouts to stations and divisions.
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