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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1963

Page

11

Wichita Falls Coyotes Face Lawton Wolverines This Friday

Wichita Falls travels to Lawton to challenge Oklahoma’s top ranked Wolverines after a 12 8 loss to Big Spring. The Coyotes own a 3 1 record and rely on stout defense and strong ground attack led by Mike McBride Pat Alexander and Jimmy Powers.

Coyotes Big Spring Wichita Falls Lawton Oklahoma Wolverines Pampa Amarillo Odessa Mike McBride Pat Alexander Jimmy Powers Powers McBride Alexander

Keane Named NL Manager of the Year for 1963

Johnny Keane of the St Louis Cardinals won the 1963 AP National League Manager of the Year as 53 of 71 ballots favored him for guiding a surprising second place club. Dodgers skipper Walter Alston finished second with 18 votes, while Bobby Bragan received three for Milwaukee. The Cardinals finished 93 69, riding a late surge before falling to the Dodgers in the pennant race and the Cardinals wintered as a strong pitching staff and key hitters carried the late season run.

Sheldon Sakowitz Associated Press NEW York Johnny Keane St. Louis Cardinals Redbirds Keane Walter Alston Los Angeles Dodgers Bobby Bragan Milwaukee Braves Gene Mauch Philadelphia Phils Cards Dodgers St. Louis Giants Los Angeles New York Yankees Cardinals San Francisco Cardinal Lou Hemus Albany Houston Rochester Columbus Omaha

OU Texas gridiron clash looms as national title intrigue grows

The 58th OU Texas clash in Dallas at the Cotton Bowl draws top ranking into a potential national championship won by either No. 1 Oklahoma or No. 2 Texas. Both teams expect tough play and possible lineup tweaks as key players deal with injuries while Bud Wilkinson and Darrell Royal brace for a high stakes showdown. OU leads the series recently but Texas has recent wins, with pundits predicting a tight, hard fought contest.

Sooners Oklahoma Texas Big D Dallas Nother Jame Suph Mike Ringer Bobby Page Ringer Darrell Royal Steers TCU LSU Alabama Longhorn State Bud Texans Wilkinson

Tulsan Sidelined In Senior Tourney

Merrill L. Carlsmith, 57, from Hilo Hawaii, beat Joseph S. Gillin of Tulsa 6 and 4 at Sea Island Georgia to start his bid to become the first repeat USGA Seniors Amateur champion. Gillin fell on the 6 531-yard layout as Carlsmith advanced to the next round in the 1963 event limited to players 55 and over.

Sea Island, Ga Hilo Hawaii USGA Merrill L. Carlsmith Joseph S. Gillin Tulsa Oklo Gillin Carlsmith Sea

Mantle to Undergo Knee Cartilage Surgery Next Week

Mickey Mantle expected to have cartilage removal surgery on his left knee in a New York hospital. Dr. Sidney Gaynor, team physician for the Yankees, will set the operation date after consulting with Mantle. decision to operate to be Mantle's. Mantle previously damaged knee last June in Baltimore and missed two months. Yankees plan no major off season changes barring the procedure.

NEW York UPI Mickey Mantle Sidney Gaynor New York Yankees Mantle Dallas Gaynor Orioles Baltimore Yankees Dodgers Mickey Roy Hamey

Horses win acres and purses across track cards

At Aqueduct David K. paid $11.20 won the Long Island Handicap on the turf beating Axe in a stretch drive. At Suffolk Downs Longus earned $16.60 by taking the Abington Purse. Hawthorne saw Boston Sailor prevail over Killoqua in the Head Play Handicap. Tanforan hosted Legation paying $5.80 for the Palo Alto Purse, while Roosevelt Raceway at Wesbury featured William Time at $9.70 in the feature pace.

New York David K A c Heck Long Island Aqueduct Boston Suffolk Downs Chicago Killoqua Hawthorne San Bruno Calif Legation Palo Alto Tanforan Wesbury N.Y William Roosevelt Raceway

National League Tops Majors All-Star Team

In 1963 National League stars led the All-Star selections with Sandy Koufax heading the ballot with 68 votes. NL picks included Bill White Dick Groat Ken Boyer Willie Mays Hank Aaron and Juan Marichal. AL selections featured Al Kaline Bobby Richardson Elston Howard and Carl Yastrzemski. Aaron was runner up with 67 votes shaping the premier rosters.

Ken Boyer al Kaline Bill White Associated Press NEW York Chicago Cubs Vada Pinson Cincinnati Warren Spahn Milwaukee Jim Maloney Dick Stuart Carl Yastrzemski Boston Earl Batter Minnesota Aaron San Francisco Willie McCovey Koufax Groat Howard Mays Spahn Yanks Whitey Ford

USATC Wins Badminton Title At Fort Sill

USATC edged First Missile 15 14 to capture the Fort Sill badminton crown. Colin Ciley won the singles, and teamed with Bill Nelson for the doubles title. The top Fort Sill players will join the post in the Fourth Army small games at Fort Bliss October 15 to 18.

USATC Fort Sill Colin Ciley Bill Nelson Army Fort Bliss Trai First Missile School Command ATC Dan Williams Ciley Williams George Maxwell

OU Texas TV Battle Ends Today

Dallas area telecast of the Texas-Oklahoma football game hinges on NCAA rules. Austin College at Sherman poses potential conflict if its game sells out, possibly blocking Dallas telecast and affecting Austin as well. Local officials seek a sellout at Sherman or San Antonio to secure broadcast in both areas.

Texas Bud Missouri Kansas Nebraska Dallas Krld-Tv NCAA Austin College Sewanee Sherman Floyd Gass Grubbs Austin San Antonio KRLD

Smooth Beam Kentucky Bourbon Pleases Leisure Moments

A promotional note extols a smooth Kentucky straight bourbon for leisure moments. It emphasizes tasting like Beam and enjoying the distinctive Beam flavor, inviting readers to taste and savor a drink described as premium and satisfying.

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