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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1957
Page
10
Lew Johnson laments pilot eligibility on all star ballots and previews summer league plans. He cites AM Star involvement and anticipated debate as teams, players, and leagues shape the season.
United States expected to spoil Venezuela debut as Davis Cup ties begin in Caracas. Seixas leads UU team with Lupex in second singles while doubles set for Saturday and singles finale Sunday. Venezuela advances past Cuba 3 2 with Pimentel winning both singles and pairing with Lopes in doubles.
Oklahoma coach plans to start Fisher, 6-0, against Missouri’s Simmons who was to open with Miller. The doubleheader is scheduled for Saturday with both teams aiming to extend unbeaten streaks as they prepare for a pivotal series.
Cinci Reds surge behind Cres as starter Tebbetts praises new lefty skill. Post and Blasingame spark late with Gross pitching support. Cardinals fall as Reds seize pennant momentum with key hits and stellar defense.
A garbled account notes Braves pitchers and hitters amid a chaotic season. Minnie holds a dubious one year hit record as debates about records and safety surface. References to Chicago White Sox and other teams appear amid scattered quotes and misread lines.
Oscar Fraley notes the Yankees slump to third as external pressures, waivers, and rival teams like the White Sox Tigers Indians loom. He argues the 1940s era Yankees remain dominant with past pennants, while fans should temper fear and remember the franchise’s long success across recent championships.
Wayne Mason reports from Altus where Shaw and Stevens compete in a regional golf invitational. Norton leads with a 69, shooting best par on the 867 yard par TD Alas II course amid sunny, hot weather.
New York WHA report says heavyweight champion Broyd Patterson will defend against Tomo Jackson in Palo Grande, Tale. Lippe Breidbart, Jackson's manager, cites potential 200 percent of gross with $175 total TV share. Brundhirt counters that an attorney hinted at a rematch if Patterson loses the bout.
Lawton completes a successful three game road swing and returns home for a Memorial Park night game against Shawnee. Quick rookie Bill Holmes faces Walt Merrigan as Lawton looks to keep momentum after a 4 of 5 run and a rain affected schedule in the Sooner State.
Port Arthur Texas hopes glow as Dizzy Dean Higginbottom, a southpaw prodigy from Poughkeepsie Arkansas, joins the Big State League Redlegs after a standout Legion season. A protege of Johnny Vander Meer, he’s praised by managers for his smart pitching and power strikeouts. The young lefty, nicknamed for the famed Dizzy Dean, previously attracted attention in Cincinnati farm circles and earned his contract after a self-driven move to Fort Walton Beach. He is the brother of Diz and father of a young son named Paul Dean Migembolion.
In Oklahoma City Bynag and Tik City meet for the Class B high school baseball championship. Both teams enter the final as undefeated, aiming to close their perfect seasons with the state crown.
Last night’s bouts feature SIOK fighter Dimmy Carlee and autpolpied competitors in Alabama and Los Angeles. Velueques, at 153 pounds, suffered a knockout as Leonard tines increased his recent win tally amid chaotic card results.
Rain washed out last Sunday's qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 at the speedway. Only nine cars qualified. competition postponement may push the event into Tuesday. Drivers like Pat O’Connell and Joe Russo lead a star field hoping for a window to run, with safety tweaks and engine size limits noted.
Oklahoma City report states North East High School football and baseball coach Johnny Walker died after gall bladder surgery. Funeral arrangements announced for Lincoln, Tar rave Christian Church, with services set for 1 a.m. tomorrow.
The Shawnee Tennis Club announces its annual open tournament drawing about 80 players from Oklahoma and the Southwest. It runs May to June 2 with singles and doubles events for boys, juniors, men, women, seniors and mixed doubles.
Shawnee Wisconsin Joe Ring, a staffer last year, will rejoin the Sooner State League baseball umpiring corps within days. He replaces Ralph Herbert who returns to Mt. Pulaski Illinois due to his mother's illness. Dutch Prather will umpire until Ring’s arrival.
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