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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1975
Page
9
Cincinnati bench hits a bases loaded grand slam to cap a five run fifth inning and lead the Reds to a 5 4 victory over Montreal Expos and a doubleheader sweep at Riverfront Stadium. Bench ties Reds all time grand slam record at six.
Cleveland Indians win 9 to 3 over the California Angels after manager Frank Robinson’s pep talk following a three day suspension. The team, united by pitchers Tom Buskey and Dave LaRoche, drafted a league petition to join Robinson in boycotting the punishment.
The Oklahoma Sooners survive a 4-3 14 inning loss to Tulsa then beat the Hurricanes twice to win the Midwest Regional. Ken Palmer pitched a three hitter in game one while Bob Shirley struck out 13 in relief of a 2-1 win. Oklahoma advances to face Texas in the College World Series on June 6 with a 30-8 record.
Wayne Pierce and Jim Shaw III won the Altus Elks Memorial Day golf championship in a sudden-death playoff with Lawton rivals. They tied Harold Gardner and Jim Shaw II at 139 after 36 holes, Pierce birdied 15 through 17 in the playoff to grab the lead before Gardner’s 18th birdie forced the playoff. Gardner and Shaw II had six birds one eagle and five bogeys. The piece also notes the second annual Johnson Magnavox Slow-Pitch Softball Tournament in Wichita Falls June 5-9 with an entry deadline Friday and seven spots left in the 32 team bracket. Entry fee is 50 dollars. Trophies to top three teams and all-tournament team plus MVP. For info contact Tony Kowalick in Wichita Falls at 723-8254.
Philadelphia shortstop Larry Bowa and center fielder Garry Maddox were placed on the disabled list for about four weeks after injuries. Bowa was hit in the left thumb by a pickoff throw and Maddox broke a left thumb on a dive during the lth inning. Harmon expected to replace Bowa in the lineup as the team snapped a six game skid with a 1-0 win over San Bona.
Buffalo Sabres trail Philadelphia Flyers three games to two in the final. Terry Crisp says the team must win Tuesday as the season could end with a loss. Sabres defender Jim Schoenfeld vows full effort to force a Game 6. Fans camp out for a potential last game of the long season.
Adams, Sooners top scorer for three years, accepted as a hardship candidate by the NBA. He indicated a firm decision to enter the draft despite earlier hesitance. The draft begins Thursday with Oklahoma City forward facing the Suns and coach John MacLeod as a key factor in his choice.
The Official Indy results show drivers such as Bobey Unser Jeneny Rutherford Al Unser and others with car numbers Eagle Offy McLaren Offy or Kingfish Offy. Rounds list laps from 149 to 174 and speeds around 149 mph with multiple wrecks and equipment failures noted.
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