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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1957

Page

9

Help Wanted Leftfielder And Second Baseman Near For Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Braves struggle with left field and second base and seek a trade. GM John Quinn and manager Fred Haney weigh options as they drop to third in the N L with a 12-12 record after a rough stretch. Lew Burdette and Ernie Johnson stumble in relief as the club battles poor hitting and a weak bench.

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Braves, Yankees in busy baseball week recap

Low Johnson surveys a sport laden stretch highlighting the Braves and Yankees. Greenville and Ardmore face Texans’ power with Stan Martin delivering a five RBI night and a three run homer as Strock surrenders late rally chances. Oscar Fraley notes Harridge’s retirement timing and Jon Yaeger’s Air Force plans.

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Ruttman OConnor Favored As 500 Grind Approaches

INDIANAPOLIS Drivers fan carburetion tests and seek grooves at IMS as Memorial Day’s 500-mile race looms. Favorites among insiders include Troy Ruthrson and Pav O’Connor after a four vote tally in the 190 MPH Club poll. The club honors include induction of three 500 veterans and a plaque for Stellar contributions to racing.

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41st Group routs 52nd Group 11-1 at Fort Sill post game

The 41st Group, behind two pitchers who combined for a four hitter, cruised past the 52nd Group 11-1 at Fort Sill. Shortstop Barney Altman drove in four runs with two singles, and Bob Miller added three singles as the 41st improved to 2-0 and prepared to meet the 17th Group in an 8 p.m. tilt.

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Redlegs Rally in Extra Innings to Sweep Milwaukee

Cincinnati stays hot on the road with a 11-6 extra inning victory over Milwaukee as Smoky Burg and Del Crandall drive in key runs. Lew Burdette loses after no-decisions, Erpie Lobert seals the win for Hersh Freeman. The win tightens Cincinnati’s hold atop the standings with Brooklyn and St. Louis also winning.

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Marlene Laner challenges men golfers in bold talk

In Dallas a top woman golfer Marlene Laner asserts women can compete with men in distance and skill. She argues women chip and put better, while men hit longer. Laner discusses potential match dynamics with Ben Hogan and Cary Middlecoff as the Virginia Beach women’s round robin nears.

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Wiffi Smith Seized as New Babe of Golf Circuit

Oscar Fraley profiles Wiffi Smith the 20 year old Californian who has risen rapidly in women’s golf. Her wins include the Dallas Open and Western Open, with World Amateur victory at Sam O’Shanter, and a strong showing in the Triangle Round Robin. Her personality and Ford touring car add to the public profile as she challenges top pros.

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McDaniel Day Big Success In Cardinals Signings

Two Oklahoma youths dominated the day with early success as Von McDaniel, 18, signed a 50 000 bonus contract with the St. Louis Cardinals while his 21 year old brother Lindy wired a B 2 triumph over the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium. Stan Musial raised his league leading batting average to .571.

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Muskogee Cuts Ardmore lead in tight five replay

The Associated Press reports Muskogee Giants narrowed Ardmore’s League lead with a 4-3 win as Don Mitchell pitched 12 innings, six hits allowed, 29 baserunners left on. Jim Griffiths earned the win after replacing Bob Wales in the 12th as Pat Heatlie and Dick Sim hit homers for Shawnee.

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Braves Collapse In Midgame Slugfest Loss To Greenville

Lawton Braves drop 8-7 in a high scoring night at Memorial Park as Greenville bats surge. Stan Martin drives in five with a two run double and a three run homer to flip the lead in the seventh. Lind hits a pinch homer to tie 6-3, Knoop adds a solo shot in the eighth. Maupin gains the win for Greenville.

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