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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1957

Page

16

Detroit Slugger Bertoia to Stop Using Happiness Pills

Detroit third baseman Bert Bertoia, rising from 118 to 398 in the year, is advised by team physician Dr. Leader to curb and eventually stop tranquilizing pills within two weeks. The drug use, begun after replacing Jim Finigan, is viewed as largely psychological with little proven physical benefit. Bertoia, born in Turin Windsor, has stayed error-free since becoming regular and may be adjusting to a new regimen as the team weighs treatment effects.

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Sooner Lanes Wins Crown in All Star Classic Bowling League

Sooner Lanes captured the bowling crown as lanes toppled opponents with a 625 series led by games of 125 and 2 others. Marvin Caverder added 319, Ole Mahre led losers with a 989 series including 201 and 117, while Jim Wright and John Tossals contributed to the score mix. Pepsi Cola stayed close in second, edging Southwest Mens Store 3 points as Ray Hatchet sparked Presi Cul with a 672 featuring 202 and 204 games. Other top scores included Frank Janson for Southwest with 430s and Dan Wiseman 203-364, with Don Eaton Transfer and Kinwood in close battles.

Sooner Ween Alee Mints Font Botkin Agency Wwachan Tare Beltougder Vlants Eill Chirk Dat Bob Greiner Marvin Caverder Ole Mahre Jim Wright John Tossals Ray Hatchet Fil Cowie Lot Bill Despard Frank Janson Southwest Frank Dueser Duinewn Revimmen Seutines Ce Laree Potacie Don Eaton Tock Taylor Dan Wiseman Odell Hooper Duncan Jassius Viner Harvey Bradley Lefty Schmidt Sanders Hardware Kimwood Neal Goode Art Cor- Tales Ixen Kaspereit Bi Rex Beall Kinwod Bob Welch Kinwood

Tupelo Claims Oklahoma High School C Title in Blowout

Tupelo crushed Oney of Albert 19-2 to win the state Class C baseball championship in Oklahoma City. Don Johnson pitched a four hitter as Tupelo piled up 17 hits. Northwest won Class AA and Si Walter took Class B. Binger and Douglass advanced to finals at Fort Cobb with Binger beating Eldorado 2-0 and Douglass beating Plainview 4-3. The Class B tournament opens Saturday with semifinals at Byng and Elk City.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Oney Albert Tupelo Oklahoma Ci Northwest Northwest Siwalter Don Johnson Binger Lawson Douglass Fort Cobb Iocay Eldorado Douglass Plainview Ardmore Roley Byng Binger-Lawton Douglass Elk City

Basilio Registers Kayo In Tuneup

Portland headline reports welterweight Carmen Basilio knocking out Mabdy Harold Jones of Detroit in the fourth round after Basilio weighed five pounds over the limit at 132. Referee Eddie Volk halted action at 1 50 of the fourth as Basilio connected to the stomach. Jones showed little resistance. Oregon rules lack TKO provisions, so the referee awarded a knockout to Basilio.

Portland Oveid Carmen Basi Mabdy Harold Jones Detroit Ina Basilio Jones Eddie Volk Oregon Volk

Wilson Swinney Win City Titles

The Woodrow Wilson midgets and the Swinney peewees were honored at a Kiwanis luncheon after winning tournament crowns at Memorial Park. Wilson defeated Swinney in the midget finals, while Swinney Peewees posted an 8 1 victory over Whittier en route to the title.

Woodrow Wilson Swinney Peewees Northwest Kiwanis Nesturtay Memorial Park Diamonds Wilson Swinney Whittier Lick Meson Wilsim Tony Cervini Swinney Crew

Pokes Bradley To Clash Today For MVC Title

PEORIA Ul wk A dorbie hemlpe schedules a Missouri Valley Conference clash as Oklahoma Aggies meet Bradley Braves in a twin bill. Aggies pitcher Merlin Nippert leads first game while Roy Peterson or Gary Tot alternate in the nightcap. Bradley won two straight at Stillwater to clinch a playoff berth.

Peoria Oklahoma Avgies Bradley Braves Aggies Merlin Nippert Seiage Andlrithes Gary Totalot Roy Peterson

Baseball Roundup Names Curious List of Players

A fragmented report references multiple players and teams, including Ira Moore and the Orioles, with scattered surnames such as Landry White and Mal o. The text appears as a garbled home run rundown or roster snippet from a past game or column.

Dadgena Tint Lips Landry Leman Senalocs Malo Ira Moore Orioles Mathetra Aimees Monty

How They Fare In The Majors Sunday'n Major League

A garbled vintage baseball summary highlighting top batters pitchers runs and stats. Names such as Musial Aaron Robinson and Mize appear with team affiliations and batting averages. The fragmentary text notes leaders in runs RBIs doubles and home runs across major leagues with scattered team mentions and misread spellings.

Ansuelaten Tress LEAGT Muslal St. Houls Agson Milwaukee Tual Mutsburgh Robinson Cincinnati Huuwk Aaron Cihvinnati Dark St. Lowsiana O'Connell Mibwaike Funito Brooklyn Hoal Sonor York Iiva Philadelphia Mwaukee Atuslal Lee Robinson Sehaewaenst New York Groat Pittburgh Hoak Musial Bourkes Palladelphia Cenk Walls Chicago Bourhee Ted

Dallas Chills Mission Bid in Texas baseball showdown

Dallas edges Philadelphia style? The Mission stumble as they lose their third straight to Dallas, dropping to third. Houston keeps pace with a 42 win over Oklahoma City as Tot Wein and Phil Clark lead a 12-hit attack. Austin’s win streak ends at five after Fort Worth blanks the Senators 3-0. Shreveport at Tulsa postponed by rain.

Associated Press San Antonio Dallas Eagles Dally Missions Tommy Bowers Pia Patrick Houston Oklahoma C

Patterson title bid eyed by Oklahoma City expo official

Oklahoma City promoter James Burge bids for Floyd Patterson to defend his heavyweight crown at the Semi Centennial Exposition June 14 to July 7. He says he has discussed the fight with promoter Emil Lence and Patterson wants a first defense against a top challenger, possibly Tommy Jackson, with plans to be in New York for the bout. Jerry Keeling signs with Texas Tech while Ron Quillian signs with the Green Bay Packers for the 1957 season.

Oklahoma City James Burge Floyd Patterson Emil Lence Patterson Tommy

Yankees bench stars after party brawl and no action on Bauer

In New York the Yankees benched stars Viney Ford and Yori Geir following a birthday party brawl, while manager Casey Stengel took no action against foe Mank Bauer. Other Yankee players Mickey Mantle, Dilly Marin, and Johnny Tucks were also mentioned as part of the party.

Associated Press New York Viney Ford Yori Geir Casey Stengel Mank Bauer Stengel Bauer Mickey Mantle Dilly Marin Johnny Tucks White Sulphur Springs W. Va Paw! Hamey Worcester Mass Sam Snead Barcelona Spain Herb Flam Berouly Hias Calif Italy Antonio Maggi Lincoln Newport Alves N Dens Baltimore Eldon Nelson Gay Warbler Ploiter Jamaica Balmoral Washington Park Camden N. J Patuxent Carden State Call Hollwood Churchi

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