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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1955

Page

11

Sooner State League Standings and Monday Results

Sooner State League standings show Shawnee leading with 77 wins and 60 losses, Muskogee 74 65, Paris 67 69, Ardmore 64 75, Ponca City 36 82, and Seminole 55 83. Sundays results include Lawton 6 Ardmore 5. Paris 4 Ponca City 3. Seminole 9 Shawnee 0 forfeit. Muskogee 9 McAlester 1. Monday’s schedule lists Lawton at Ardmore, McAlester at Muskogee, Paris at Ponca City, Shawnee at Seminole.

I Gbees Shawnee Muskogee Paris Ardmore Ponca City Seminole Lawton McAlester

Snead Heads Toward Top Prize In Open Golf Tourney

Slammin Sammy Snead, aiming to join the U S Ryder Cup squad, led the Insurance City Open in Wethersfield Conn by four strokes after 54 holes with a 13 under par 200. Gerry Kesselring trailed, while Freddie Hawkins Mike Souchak trailed by seven and nine strokes respectively after Snead posted a five under 66 in Sunday’s third round.

Wethersfield Conn Sammy Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Va Gerry Kesselring Toronto Snead Kesselring Freddie Hawkins St. Andrews Ill Mike Souchak Grossinger N.Y Julius Boros Mid Pines N. C Art Wall Jr Pocono Manor Souchak Doug Ford Kiamesha Lake Wethersfield Country Club Ford

Eagles Clinch Texas League Pennant Puzzle Tonight

The Texas League title hangs on tonight’s doubleheader with Dallas needing one win over Tulsa to secure the straight pennant despite San Antonio’s results. Dallas crushed Tulsa 11-6 as Eddie Knoblauch pushed toward the batting crown while Houston and Tulsa vie for fourth place with two games each remaining. Don Ferrarese earned his ninth straight win as San Antonio beat Shreveport 4-3.

Associated Press Dallas Tulsa San Antonio Eagles Shreveport Houston Beaumont Oilers Red Davis Eddie Knoblauch Don Ferrarese Oklahoma City Fort Worth Ernie Groth Cats Indians Dick Williams Knoblauch

Tonny Trabert advances in U S championships over Miyagai

In Forest Hills Tonny Trabert swept Atsushi Miyagai 6-4 6-3 6-1 to reach the third round of the U S championships. Meanwhile Sam Snead shot 66 to lead the Insurance City Open at Wethersfield with 200 after 54 holes. Traffic Judge won the Ventnor Turf Stakes in Atlantic City by three lengths.

Forest Hills N. Y Tonny Trabert U.S Japan Atsushi Miyagai Wethersfield Conn Sam Snead Atlantic City N.J New York Searching Talora

NFL Weekend Exhibitions Results Card Summary

Packers fall to Eagles 24 10 and Bears roll over Redskins 45 10 in Saturday action. Sunday sees 49ers defeat Bears 43 in a late game with Chicago Cards listed as result.

Philadelphia Green Bay Chicago Bears Washington San Francisco Chicago

Juniors Face Tough Start as Wolves Open Season

Coach Lou Whiteley’s junior high Wolves, short on experience, prepare for the season opener vs Duncan with a largely untested lineup. Key players include Raymond Tillman at quarterback, Lance Kopepasah at left half, and Beasley at guard, while George Karty shifts to fullback. Injuries limit Jim Buxton, and the line remains light though Beasley and Beasley show promise. The club aims to rebound after a rocky inter-squad scrimmage and faces Vernon next week after Duncan.

Jack Warner Lou Whiteley Wolves Oklahoma Wichita Falls George Karty Whiteley Raymond Tillman Lance Kopepasah Robert Pillow Larry Waller Pillow Waller Bill Stamps Kar Jack Stephenson Larry Ray Zane Beasley Beasley Charles Brooks Otto Martinez Keith Garrison Jim Buxton Duncan Vernon Tex

Texan Leading In Duncan Golf

Dick Martin of Dallas held a five stroke lead at the halfway point of the 27th Duncan Invitational in Duncan Oklahoma. Martin shot 67 yesterday and 71 the day before for a 138 total. Cotton Dunn and Buddy Babcock of Duncan were tied for second at 143 after both carding one under par.

Duncan Okla Dick Martin Dallas Cotton Dunn Buddy Babcock

Baseball Roundup of Sunday Home Run Leaders Across Leagues

Sunday saw Kell, Lollar, Northey, White Sox stars, and Rosen, Smith from the Indians, Garver, Boone, House of the Tigers, Vernon of the Senators, Mantle, Noren, and the Yankees, Boyer, Grammas, and the Cardinals, Gilliam, Freese, Lopata, Greengrass, and Post across the Dodgers, Pirates, and Phillies. Postseason chase figures appear with Redlegs, Aaron, Mathews, and the Braves.

Associated Press Kell Lollar Northey White Sox Rosen Smith Indians Garver Boone House Tigers Vernon Senators Mantle Noren Yankees Boyer Grammas Cardinals Gilliam Dodgers Freese Pirates Lopata Greengrass Phillies Post Redlegs Aaron Mathews Braves

FISS Eyes End to Drouth in Grid Field

Fort Sill Indian School nears final practice week before facing Lone Wolf on Friday. Head coach Reeves Nahwooksy, in his first year, praises a larger squad and improved speed though seniors are scarce. Offense features Donald Redbird at quarterback with a split-T and Noah Allen in a single wing.

FISS Drouth Fort Sill Lone Wolf Reeves Nahwooksy FSIS Nahwooksy Donald Redbird Noah Allen Redmen James K. Johnson Hensley Lee James M. Johnson Michael Martin Monroe Ashley

Aussies Urged Pro Switch for Big Tennis Pay

In Melbourne Frank Sedgman urged 20 year olds Lew Hoad and Ken Rosewall to turn professional after guiding Australia to the Davis Cup. He said each could fetch about 45000 dollars, while Rosewall in New York avoided committing on turning pro. Sedgman noted Tony Trabert could also receive Kramer offers if he adds the U.S. title to Wimbledon. The potential exits threaten Davis Cup hopes next year.

Melbourne Australia Lew Hoad Ken Rosewall Frank Sedgman U.S Hoad Sedgman America Tony Trabert Cincinnati Ohio Kramer Trabert

Okahomans In The Majors

Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees hit his 37th home run driving in three runs to power an 8 3 win over the Washington Senators. Willard Schmidt of the St Louis Cardinals didn’t allow a baserunner through 62 2/3 innings but then faltered as the Cubs beat the Cardinals 4 3. Les Moss of the Chicago White Sox had two hits in four at bats in a 5 3 loss to Cleveland. Pete Runnels of the Senators added a two run triple.

Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Yankees Washington Senators Willard Schmidt St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Cardinals Les Moss Chicago White Sox White Sox Cleveland

Gassers Nab Title In Sandlot Playoff

The Oklahoma City Natural Gassers captured the state sandlot title by beating Ada 4 3 in the deciding game. All runs for OKC came in the third including a Bill Pinkerton homer. Ada had won game one and lost game two 22 9. The Gassers face North Texas champions next Saturday in regional play.

Cushing Okla Oklahoma City Natural Gassers Ada Oklahoma City Bill Pinkerton Gassers North Texas

Champion Bowl In Shawnee Golf Upset At Oil Valley

Shawnee Okla defending champion Herschel Martin of Oklahoma City was ousted 4 and 3 in the Oil Valley Golf tournament second round at Shawnee Country Club. Bernie Rauch of Tulsa halted Martins run with three back nine birdies to win. Medalist Jimmy Schatz of Stillwater won 4 and 3 over George McFarlane of Oklahoma City.

Shawnee Okla Herschel Martin Oklahoma City Oil Valley Shawnee Country Club Bernie Rauch Tulsa Martin Jimmy Schatz Stillwater Geroge McFarlane Oklahoma City

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