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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1957

Page

11

Outdoor Report Too Successful Lures May Be Banned

Offbeat fishing notes warn new lures could be outlawed as the government reviews devices that lure within gun range. Interior official Ross Leffler says Fish and Wildlife Service studies aim to recommend controls or a ban while locals report crappie hauls and sunfish tales from Lawtonka and Lake Texoma.

Asst Ross JL. Leffler Fish and Wildlife Service Liewtua Acca Sin of Furmner Higdon Hugh Rmall Prince Jake Ant Gane

Kids Base Ball Set To Open This Week

Peewee and midget divisions begin play under Paul Prior with 11 and 12 year olds facing a crowded schedule. Games start Thursday at Memorial Park diamonds and ABC Field, 5 20 p m, with a full slate of matches across Taft Garfield Rogers Cleveland Jeff erson Whittier Washington Wilson Howell Lincoln Roosevelt Ackims Adams Douglass Jackson Post Dunbar St Marys and more.

Paul Prior Lems Memorial Park Inda ABC Metropolitan Park Taft X. Garfield Pos Wil Rogers Cleveland Jeffeson Whittier Washington Wilson Howell Lincoln New Roosevelt Ackims Midge Adams Douglass Garfield Jackson Jefferson Post Swinney Rogers Dunbar St. Marll Memorial Park Diamonds St. Mary's

Wall Tops Ratings On Links Circuit

Wall of Pocono Manor Pa has taken over the dead in the PGA top 10 ratings. Wall, winner of the 1957 Pensacola Open, leads with 492 1 2 points ahead of Ford and Casper Jr. Marty Furgol sits fourth with 453. A new ruling gives 45 pros points per tourney, 20 bonus for tournament winner, and 10 points for entering early.

Kansas City Cpy Art Wall Pocono Manor Professional Golfers Association FGA Toitay Firll Jim Garvin Said Wall Doug Ford Bill Casper Jr Marty Furgol Lemont

Bradley Awarded Baseball Crown

Bradley claims the conference title and NCAA District playoff berth after a rainout affected schedule between Bradley and Oklahoma A&M. Bradley held a 73 1 record in the league and 12 2 overall, earning the Big Seven bid while Oklahoma A&M admitted to the Big Seven Cantler. The District A playoff opponent and date were to be determined for May 31 due to travel and time constraints.

Trail Bradley Oklahoma A&m Artie Eilers Givisl Oklahoma A&m Atv Oklahoma Agm Aggies

Phillies Triumph Over Cardinals Behind Hamner Three Run Inning

Philadelphia Phillies edged St. Louis 7 3 as Jerry Mizell pitched well and Granny Hamner delivered a three run double in the second inning. Richie Ashburn and Stan Lopata provided key hits as Philadelphia built a lead, while Stan Musial led the Cardinals with three hits. Mizell improved to 2 1 on the season in a game marked by late offense from the Phillies and a valiant St. Louis effort.

ST. Louis Philadelphia Phillies Jerry Cum. Simmons Granny Ham St. Louis Cardinals Vinegae Bend Mivell Ie Oman Phils Willard Schmidt Wen Boxer Cardinals Hamner Tynam Coring Richie Ashburn Stan Lopata Chris Fernant¢lez Simmons Philadelphia Mizell Aetthander Bred Wutchinson Vins Sbimons Ashburn Tamner Lopata Sinc Tepulski Lloyd Mervilt Fernandez Repulski Ennis Frenandez Wil Philly

Four Sooner Staters Hit Over 500 At SU Area League

SUAWNEE May 18 Heavy rains cut schedule but bats stay hot in Sooner State League. Ed Williams reports four hitters exceed .500 led by Bill Millon at .588 from Seminole, Chris Cannizaro Ardmore .563, Wade Arnold Shawnee .530, Charles Johnson parts .500. Don Williams Shawnee and Murthy Greenville rate strong in doubles and runs. Six players homer, Muskogee pair lead pitching with 2.0 era. Greenville tops team batting, Shawnee staff best ERA.

Suawnee Sooner Ed Williams Bill Millon Seminole Chris Cannizaro Ardmore Wade Arnold Shawnee Charles Johnson Parts An Murthy Greenville Toads Don Williams Billy Johnson Cloud Gee Muskogee Hector Cruer Bob Wales Bob Cosgia Greenville

Termite and Pest Inspection Offered in City

Free inspection, no obligation, for termites and winged ants. Licensed and bonded representative promotes services for all pest types. Dial EL 38-6643.

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Porterhouse Triumphs in Los Angeles Handicap at Hollywood Park

Porterhouse won the Los Angeles Handicap at Hollywood Park before 32,500 fans, sent off as the heavy favorite under trainer and jockey team. Corn Husker finished third as the Llangollen Farm entry dominated the field on a fast track, clocking seven furlongs in about 1:48 with the winner earning a share of a rich spring purse.

Inglewood Calif Tsay Porterhou Chat Los Angeles Holly Wood Park Corn Husker Llangollen Virginia Elizabeth Lunn

Holdenville Coach Resigns to Take California Teaching Post

Holdenville High School head coach Gene Boyett resigns after a single season to accept a teaching position in California. Boyett previously served as Perry assistant for two years and Pawnee head coach for eight years before taking the Holdenville job.

Holdenville Gene Boyett Holdenville H High School California Boyett Perry Pawnee Vomine Herr

Barcelona Tennis Tourney contenders reach finals in Spain

In Barcelona on May 18 Herb Flan of Beverly Hills and Mervyn Rose of Australia advanced to the finals. Flan defeated Bob Howe of Australia 7 5 6 1 10 8 while Rose beat Neil Gibson 3-1 10-8 6-0 in earlier matches.

Barcelona Spain Herb Flan Beverly Hills I Calif Mervyn Rose Austoralia Flam Lille Imeiaate Bob Howe Australia Rose Ihis Neil Gibson Tod

Radio TV Log For This Week

New York May 18 broadcast listing covers spur events from May 1X to May 23 includes Milwaukee Braves at Chicago Cubs Detroit Oakland and Washington network ABC will air multiple games and times with stations in New York City and other hubs detailed but truncated due to OCR garble.

New York Spurs Wes Heginning Iechide Mibwaukin Braves Chicago Cubs Nhoth Tan Pas

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