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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1957

Page

8

Young Cincy Star Grabs Hitting Lead

Robinson sparks Cincinnati as he hits 27 and leads a 12 game hitting streak. He belts six hits in a doubleheader night, driving in 16 runs, while the Redlegs extend their streak and stay atop the league. Milwaukee, Brooklyn, and Chicago also post wins as Mantle, Aaron, and Colavito drive power in late-season action.

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Tebbetts Presses Braves as Streak Persists

Chicago source reports Birdie Tebbetts and the Cincinnati club pressing Milwaukee in a tense NL race. Tebbetts comments on managing, pitching rotations, and the impact of a long win streak, noting Klippstein and Xuxhall in relief and pondering when to use lefty starters. Cincinnati and Milwaukee sit tied at 16-7, shaping a tight battle for the pennant.

Bucky Walters Paul Dorving Frank McCormies Ernie Lombardi Co.bas Eri Redlegs Tang Fey Sing Ae Hort Criminnati Chicago Tebbetts RGA Hig Ordinars Hal Joffcoat Art Fowler Raul Sanches Walls Tos Long Joe Mooshil Cincinnati Birdie Lal Milwaukee Braves Esterday Ty Tins Ehuy Milwaukee Ates Cineiny Mil Pebbytis Brooklysa Braves Ore Klippstein Moss Warren Taet Brooks Lawence Dent Gress Toms Herschel Freeman Ravlt Laneholz Viet Klippsteim Sfnu Cubs

Demaret shoots 67 to win Hot Springs Open

Veteran golfer Demaret fires a five under par 67 at the Hot Springs Open. He leads by three strokes on the back nine and finishes one ahead of Souchak and four others. The event on the Glen Springs course attracted a strong field and highlighted Demaret’s steady driving and clutch putting.

Hot Springs Ark Galt Jimmy Dasanaret Tamaret Demarct N.Y Newr Demaret Kouct Elat Springs Country Club Tigia Emma Tebitells Fen Frank Trobinson St Spagan’s George Crowe Ted Klusxewski

Welraven Wins OU Tennis Title in Invitational

Norman notes show Barry Walraven, OU's top player, captured the invitational crown by defeating his brother Don Walraven 11-9. In doubles, Gene Land and George Counts defeated the Walraven brothers 8-3 to claim the title.

Norman A7 Barry Walraven University of Oklahoma Sooner Athletic Department Walraven Don Sooner Gene Land Central State George Counts Oklahoma City Walraven Brothers

Hanson Wins In A Breeze At Gatlinburg Open

Beverly Hanson of India California won the first Gatlinburg Women s Open golf tournament with a final round 76 and total 295. She defeated rivals by a clear stroke in Gatlinburg Tennessee.

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Softball Star Feigner to Headline Local Charity Game

Feigner the famed pitcher headlines a charity softball contest at Roosevelt Stadium tonight at 8 pm sponsored by the American Business Club. The King and Court team features local stars including Lattis Pratts and Menendez with Lawton and Sill hosts, while Feigner showcases 1100 possible pitches and a history of 127 games with every batter struck out.

Can Business Club Gamtione Feigner UT Inn Owl Healan Hut King Wie Cele Steels Otal Hitlers Comery Lanieht Don Lattis Duncan Fort Sill Charlie Pratts Lawton Si Ad Vic Menendez Paul Kagan Sill Beth Sorand Bob Ingram Bobby Dahn Ralph Waruncke John Marimor Bob Blaci Joe Isotaniachi The Law

Dressen Considers Senators Front Office Job Today

Washington Senators directors meet to decide if Charlie Dressen will take a front office post after his removal as manager. He weighs a job offering talent scouting to lift the team from the league basement. Dressen plans to discuss with his wife in California before deciding.

Washington Washington Somaturs Dayton Oor Charlie Dressen Dressen Coll Senators Cale Wn Griffith Era Ifornia Griffith Cit

Baseball doubleheader boosts Robinsons as league leader

Yesterday's Stars report six hits by Frank Robinson and Nedlegs in a 7-5, 7-5 doubleheader sweep over Chicago. Tom Brewer and the Red improved to 80x with a 10-0 first-game win, holding Washington scoreless.

TS Associated Frank Robinson Nedlegs Chicago Tom Brewer Red Washington

Zaharias Trophy Regulations Set

CHICAGO Revision in plans for the Babe Didrikson Zaharias Trophy presentation to the nation s top female athlete of the year. George Zaharias said the first presentation, moved from June 26 to January, will honor Pat McCoarmier the 1956 winner and the 1957 winner chosen by the AP poll. The award carries a $2000 trophy recognizing Babe s memory and will be given to the year s top athlete, professional or amateur.

Chicago Andua Babe Didrikson Zaharias George Zaharias Athlele Pat McCoarmiers Associated Press Iths Babe Zaharias

Yesterday's Home Runs Hy The Agenoiated Preys

In a misty recap of baseball action, key figures such as Aaron Mute and H South appear among a crowded list of athletes and teams. The fragmentary text cites a Yankees matchup and various players, though many names are garbled. A sparse snapshot hints at a sports page round up of home run highlights and star performances.

Plarsail Garnert Roe Sos Snider Wouwers Carey Triusdos Oriules Zevalat H. South Aaron Mute Moat Iohinsim Tedlega Mursat Cubes

Mother Gets Ideal Present For Golfing Columbus Mom

Columbus mother of two Mrs. George Dyer hit a hole in one on a par 3 at York Country Club, holing out with an eight iron from 110 yards on No. 8. She finished the round with a 98 for 18 holes and said the thrill left her game briefly out of control, noting she has shot in the 80s before.

Columbus Union George Dyer Ivan Hale York Country

Italy mishap won’t affect U S racing

Indianapolis. Duane Carter of USAC said Italy’s Mille Miglia mass deaths should not halt American racing. He cited safety on closed tracks, noting no spectator deaths at Indianapolis since WWI and no driver fatalities in the 500-mile for eight years until 1955. He praised improvements in car design and reported no injuries in recent practice mishaps despite spins near the track.

Indianapolis Duane Carter United States Auto Club Italy Alfonso de Portago Indianapolis Motor Speedway Bill Vukovich Carter Speedway Johnny Parsons Los Angeles Giuseppe “Nino” Farina Varia Ila Tony Bettenhausen Tinley Parl Dick Rathmann Trenton George Amick Venice Calif Parsons Agajanian Federal Engineering

Former Fordham Grid Star Len Eshmont Dies

Len Eshmont, former Fordham and Virginia football back, died yesterday at the university hospital in Charlottesville. Virginia backfield coach Ben Martin, who brought Eshmont to Charlottesville in 1966, praised his high courage and strength. Navy coach Eddie Erdelatz, who started Eshmont’s coaching career at Annapolis in 1950, called him a fine fellow and real competitor.

Charlottesville Hint Wordham University Len Eshmont University of Virgin University Hospital Virginia Ben Martin Eshmont Navy Eddie Erdelatz Annapolis

Dean Is Loser Greenville Trims Hard-Luck Braves

In Greenville Texas on May 13 a thunderstorm-threatened night led to an anticipated postponement of Lawton at Greenville as the Majors beat the Braves 52. Greenville moved to 7-2, second to Ardmore while the Braves fell to 2-6 tied for the cellar after three tough catches by substitute outfielder Jack Mitchell. Mitchell, briefly replacing injured Joe Bentley, also starred in the field with seven game-saving plays.

Greenville Tex Lawton Braves Ardmore Paul Dean Jack Mitchell Mitchell Joe Bentley

Mitchell preserves Greenville win with clutch catch

In a tense finish Mitchell made a sliding, glove snag with bases loaded and one out to double off Tammy Brown at second, ending Lawton’s threat. Greenville had scored three in the first and added two insurance tallies in the seventh on Dick Mitchell and Carlos Mobley homers. Lawton’s lone bright spot was Gary Anderson’s third-inning single. Dean was wild, allowing seven hits and five walks in five frames as Lawton eyes tomorrow night’s game and a three-game set with Paris upcoming.

Eddie Mathews Aaron Bobby Gene Smith Blasin Duke Snider Brooklyn Giants Padres Dodgers Pete Burnside Dartmouth Stan Lopata Willie Jones Phils Pittsburgh Simmons Bob Miller Vern Law Pirates Bubba Williams Mitchell Tammy Brown Lawton Dick Mitchell Carlos Mobley Gary Anderson Central Junior High Son Jing Braves Dean Paris

Herb Scores Eye Improves After Treatment

Cleveland Indians star Herb Score shows progress after a line drive damaged his right eye. Dr Charles I Thomas reports the blood clot is half absorbed and the veil lifting yet a full exam to assess permanent damage has not occurred.

Cleveland Herb Score Cleveland Indians Charles I. Thomas Thomas

Seminole Tops Ponca City 84 in Strong Stand Push

The Associated Press reports Seminole climbed from the cellar with an 84 victory over Ponca City, joining Lawton at the bottom. Lawton fell 5-2 to Greenville, Ardmore dropped by Shawnee but kept first place by one game, Muskogee rose to third with a 7-4 win over Paris, and Oilers homers by Ron Hogg and T. W. French powered a Cubs upset as Seminole shut them out 1-3.

Associated Press Ponca City Lawton Lawton Braves Greenville Ardmore Shawnee Muskogee Paris Oilers Cubs Ron Hogg T. W. French

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