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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1971
Page
10
Lawton High School baseball, started in 1959, built to a powerhouse decade the 1960s, and the 1971 team under Mike Sparks posted a 28-6 record en route to the state tournament. The 1964 squad previously held the win record at 23-1 and a state title.
Historic recap of Law ton High School baseball from 1952 to 1971 notes Oscar Pickering’s 1959 .454 batting mark, Charles Brooks seven homers in 1960, David Frost’s 17 1 record with four no hitters, and Bert Weryavah Randy Rushing powering a 25 win pitching duo. Team totals: 323 victories 110 defeats, never a losing season, with 1971 leaving its mark.
Ponca City and Lawton High square off in the 4A baseball tourney opener in Tulsa. Ponca City brings 28 wins and strong hitting led by Bill Sharp with a .301 team average, while Lawton High features a 34-game schedule and potential power hitters led by Waters and Essary. The Wildcats rely on timely hitting and solid defense as Gammill’s ERA improves.
Jefferson City Tennessee report on Sharron a coed pitcher who helped her team end a two game skid with strong pitching in a slo pitch league. She recalls playing with boys in high school due to small class size and notes mixed reactions from male teammates on campus.
Kansas City defeats Baltimore 4-1 as Amos Otis and Bruce Dal Canton lead a win over the Orioles. Mets beat Houston 2-1 as Bud Harrelson drives in two in the seventh to topple Wade Blasingame. Other action saw Marichal chalk up his 2,000th strikeout, Jenkins win, and Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit also win.
Muskogee’s Robert Fields shot 74 and 72 to lead the State 4A high school golf tournament after 36 holes at the University course. He opens a five stroke edge over Mike Clayton of Putnam City, with Duncan’s Kirk Collins third at 155 as final 18 holes approach.
George Foreman stayed undefeated with a 10th round knockout of Gregorio Peralta in Oakland as Ernie Terrell and Jimmy Ellis won 10 round decisions in the TV telecast. Foreman’s win followed Terrell’s over Luis Pires and Ellis’ hard fought decision over George Chuvalo in Toronto, with Foreman eyeing a bout with Joe Frazier or Muhammad Ali next.
Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Duane Thomas told the Dallas Times Herald from Los Angeles that he is ready to retire over a contract dispute. He said he would quit after being paid about 500 dollars less this season and criticized the team's management for lack of fairness and support.
Rod Laver of Australia beat Czechoslovakia's Jon Kodes in Rome 7 5, 63, 63 to advance. The match showcased Laver's dominant serving and consistent groundstrokes throughout the three-set victory.
Oklahoma Baptist University dominates the Eastern All-Star squad with six of 17 players and Gene Wallace of OBU to coach the East stars. Southeastern’s Don Parham assists. Southeastern places five players on the roster with multiple representatives from North Eastern East Central Langston and others.
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