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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1955
Page
9
A 28-year-old Farmington oil salesman and amateur stunned the crowd by making two aces in a five hole span during the opening round of the $20 Insurance City Open. The feat highlighted a remarkable round that impressed players and spectators alike.
WETHERSFIELD Conn Sept 3 UP A standout round at the Insurance City Open featured two holes in one in a single round by a notable amateur. The player, a first time entrant, described the day as the most wonderful in his life as he recovered from a slow start to finish with a 75 par 71. Alex Hackney and Ernie Burgess were among playing partners and celebrated the feat with him.
Lawton area reports a strong 45 day dove season with doves abundant from Cache creek to the Cotton county line. Hunters like Curtis Pennington and the Soper couple filled limits quickly at ponds and fields, while rangers warn against quail out of season and advise early or late visits for feeding doves. Also covered are fishing results across lakes such as Texoma and Lake Lawtonka, plus deer hunting dates for 1955 and migratory waterfowl regulations for Oklahoma 1955-56.
Hamilton Richardson survived five match points to defeat Edward Kauder in five sets at the National Championships first round. The marathon match at West Side Stadium featured other early round results as Vic Seixas and Lewis Hoad advanced with byes.
Four games mark the start of the Fourth Army Baseball Championships at Fort Sill with ten teams across Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Louisiana and Arkansas fielding entrants in Class A and AA. Fort Sill hosts defending champions and the all army tourney moves to Fort Belvoir Virginia September 1924.
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-2 as Stan Musial led a three-run first inning. Pitcher Haddix earned the win, Rush took the loss, and the game featured RBI from Musial Miksis Fondy and other top performers. Final notes mention Class A tournament finals and week-long events with Maj. A. E. Baird and Capt. R. G. McNamara overseeing arrangements.
College Park Md Sept 3 University of Maryland coach Jim Tatum directed a two hour scrimmage emphasizing five fullback candidates led by Charlie Wicker the All America lacrosse star trying football for the first time 195 pound senior from Dundalk High and contenders Jim Skarda Bob Laughery Leland Liebold and John Merricks saw action with Tom Selep still recovering from injury Liebold had the day’s longest run a 54 yard burst as the third string backfield worked behind the first string
New York Sept 3 Physicians at the New York Medical Center announced Alvin Dark of the New York Giants suffered a separation of the right shoulder and cannot play baseball again this season. Dark, the Giants' shortstop and captain, tripped over first base while beating out an infield hit in the sixth inning in Philadelphia. He had just returned Friday from a three week layoff for a fractured rib and had earlier been hit by a Ted Kluszewski throw in Cincinnati on Aug 7.
North Adams Mass Sept 3 P light heavyweight champion Archie Moore completed five weeks of training today boxing four rounds. He weighed 189 pounds after the workout and is in excellent condition. Manager Charley Johnston said he will probably scale 184 for the title bout set for Sept 20 at Yankee Stadium in New York. Johnston added Moore would box about 39 rounds in the last 13 days of training. He has sparred 79 rounds and boxes daily except Thursdays.
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