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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1954

Page

11

Sooner State Baseball and Football Scores Publicized

A mixed results page lists Oklahoma teams with brief results from Wednesday and Thursday games. Ardmore Shawnee Gainesville Lawton McAlester and others post scores, with upcoming matchups and league standings for the Texas League and American and National Leagues.

Sooner State Gainesville Ardmore Pauls Valley Ie Lawton McAlester Shawnee Seminole Pauls Valley Ada Pauls Valey Shrev S. A Tulsa Houst Beau Ft. W Cal Fort Worth Oklahoma City Houston Shreveport Dailins Beaumont San Antonio Dallas

Fishing Derby Slated At Sill

Fort Sill hosts a Monday Lake Thomas fishing derby open to all military personnel and dependents from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Three prizes will be awarded including a 50 percent Post Exchange discount up to 15 dollars. Boats are first come, first served with no reservations.

Fort Sill Lake Thomas Post Exchange Special Service Post Fish and Wildlife Club

Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights

The list covers top batting averages led by Noren New York .340 and Avila Cleveland .330 with Minoso Chicago .325 and others. RBIs show Doby Cleveland 108 and Berra New York 102 while runs, home runs and steals spotlight leaders include Doby Cleveland 28 and Jensen Boston 20. Pitching leaders show Consuegra Chicago 16 3 and Lemon Cleveland 30 5 with Feller 11 3 and Reynolds 10 3. Strikeout leaders include Turley Baltimore 145 and Trucks Chicago 135 with Wynn Cleveland 128.

Noren New York Avila Cleveland Minoso Chicago Bauer Doby Cleveland Berra Jensen Boston Mantle Wiliams Sievers Rivera Fox Busby Washington Consuegra Lemon Feller and Reynolds Turley Baltimore Trucks Wynn Pierce Harshman Snider Brooklyn Musial St. Louis Mays Mueller Kluszewski Cincinnati Hodges Ennis Philadelph Sauer Bruton Milwaukee Fondy Temple Moon Jablonski Antonelli Hughes Lees Brookyn Nuxhall Wilhelm Haddix Roberts Philadelphia Erskine Antonell Spahn

Star Kansas Center Breaks Collar Bone

Lawrence Kansas September 2 UP Coach Chuck Mather's football practice at the University of Kansas started badly when first string center Lester Bud Bixler broke a collar bone in a downfield blocking drill. He will be out for the season. Mather plans to use sophomore Frank Black to fill the center spot.

Lawrence Kan Chuck Mather University of Kansas Lester Bud) Bixler S Is. Mather Frank Black

Former Star Ebert to Wed Joyce Parks in Columbus

Paul Ebert, former Ohio State standout in both basketball and baseball, will marry his high school sweetheart Joyce Parks on Saturday in Columbus Ohio.

Columbus Ohio Paul Ebert Ohio State Rero Will Joyce Parks

UCLA Leads Coast In Waldorf Forecast For PCC

California head coach Lynn Waldorf predicts UCLA and Southern California will dominate the Pacific Coast Conference. He notes strong UCLA backfield depth and Oregon as a dark horse, with California aiming for a top-five finish behind Hazeltine at center and experienced backs like Larson and Williams.

Iliveagor Southiana UCLA Southern California Aleans Paul Cameron Jack Ellena Hardiman Cumeton Jim Salsbury Rommie Loudd John Decker Santa Clara Sam Brown Primo Villanueva California Matt Hazeltine Jim Hanifan Jim Carmichael

Oklahomans In The Majors

Alvin Dark of the New York Giants nailed four hits in five at bats with a homer in a 9-7 loss to the Cincinnati Redlegs. Hank Thompson added three singles in five at bats as the Giants fell short. Warren Spahn won his ninth straight decision for the Milwaukee Braves, 3-1 over Pittsburgh, boosting his record to 17-10. Mickey Mantle contributed a single in three trips as the New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Indians 4-1. Bobby Morgan doubled in three trips to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat St. Louis, 5-2.

WN. Y Phil Brok St. L Rie Miln Chic Cinc Pit Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Milwaukee Pittsburgh Phiadelphia St. Louis Meyer Cole Philadelphia Roberts Haddix Alvin Dark New York Giants Giants Cincinnati Redlegs Hank Thompson Redlegs Warren Spahn Milwaukee Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Mickey Mantle New York Yankee Cleveland Indians Bobby Morgan Philadelphia Phillies Titile Phillies St. Louis Cards

NEA Probable All-Coast Team Preview

NEA lists probable all coast selections with players from Stanford UCLA Cal Oregon Washington and USC including ends Clarke Stewart Ellena guard Patera Salsbury center Hazeltine quarterback Shaw and backs Larson Monroe Davenport along with tackle DaRe and end Clarke referenced.

Oregon George Shaw Ron Pheister Jack Patera Stanford Leon Clarke John Stewart Jack Ellena UCLA Mario DaRe Jim Salsbury Matt Hazeltine Cal Paul Larson Mike Monroe Wash Bob Davenport

Three Favorites Fall By Wayside At Forest Hills

UPI reports the 1952 U.S. tennis championships with Tony Trabert absent from the main draw. Lew Hoag and Vic Seixas top the favorites as several seeds fall early. Bernard Bartzen, Sia Clark, and Owen Williams face tough routes toward quarter finals amid intense, lengthy matches. Louise Brough and Doris Hart lead the women's singles as quarter-final spots loom.

Forest Hills N.Y Chamion Tony Trabert U.S Lew Hoag Australia Vic Seixas Philadelphia Sia Clark Pasadena Calif Frost Head Frost Monterey Cham Ark Seixas Roger Becker England Neale Fraser Bernard Bartzen San Angelo Fraser Hamilton Richardson Baton Rouge Tulane Owen Williams South Africa Sven Davidson Sweden Tom Brown San Francisco Roy Emerson Talbert Japat Billy Talbert New York Kosei Kamo Japan Gardnar Mulloy Miami Bill Cranston San Marino Rex Hartwig Allen Morris Atlanta Art Larsen San Leandro Mike Green Miami Beach Fla Eddie Moylan Trenton N.J Gil Shea Los Angeles Ken Rosewall Gerry Moss Modesto Louise Brough Beverly Hills Doris Hart Coral Gables Miss Brough Lucille Davidson Lee’s Summit Miss Hart Jean Clarke Birmingham Ala

Wimpy Quinn Dies at 36 in West Los Angeles

Wellington H. Quinn former Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels player died Wednesday night at age 36 in West Los Angeles. He served in the Marine Corps during World War I and had been ill for several years.

Wimpy Quinn Los Angeles Calif Wellington H Wimpy) Quinn Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Angels Quinn Marine Corps

Charles scores at odds in Monticello title bout

Heavyweight challenger Ezzard Charles dismisses reports that Rocky Marciano is a heavy favorite to win their September 15 title bout. Charles says Marciano did not KO him in their first fight and promises to knock him out if a knockout comes.

Charles Monticello N.Y Ezzard Charles Rocky Marciano Ezzard

Atkinson Joins 3000 Victory Club In Racing

Canadian jockey Ted Atkinson earned his 3000th career win at Aqueduct aboard Devastation in the third race. He joins a select group of legends including Sir Gordon Richards Johnny Longden and Eddie Arcaro in thoroughbred racing as one of the sport's premier jockeys.

New York Teddy Atkinson Aqueduct Britain Sir Gordon Richards Johnny Longden U.S America Eddie Arcaro

U S Women Golfers Vie To Reclaim Curtis Cup

At Merion Pa on September 2 the United States lined up its champions and veterans to challenge Britain's best in pursuit of the Curtis Cup. Britain’s captain Mrs John Beck nominated Frances Stephens and Elizabeth Price as the top British pair after their strong play at Muirfield two years ago.

Merion United States Britain John Beck Frances Stephens Elizabeth Price Muirfield Scotland

Fights Last Night in Albuquerque and West Haven

Albuquerque and West Haven hosted boxing actions with Aragon and Luedee winning via outpoints. In Albuquerque Art Aragon defeated a Mexican opponent, while in West Haven Jerry Luedee outpointed Curtis Bruce in a 158 and 160 pound bout respectively.

West Haven Conn Jerry Luedee New Haven Curtis Bruce Newark N.J

Antarctic Whaling Expedition Seen Worth 8.4 Million

A major whale hunting voyage could yield up to 8.4 million dollars in value within a few weeks in the Antarctic waters. The potential haul underscores the scale of the operation and the economic stakes for crews and sponsors.

Antarctic

Marciano Visits Rocky Grossinger Camp Ahead of Bout

Heavyweight champ Rocky Marciano, 30, will hold a brief workout with former king Jack Dempsey Wednesday at his training camp in Grossinger New York. Marciano sparred two rounds with Bob in Denver and one each with Gil Newkirk Bayonne New Jersey and Joe Gannon Washington D C.

Grossinger N.Y

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