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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1957
Page
12
Milwaukee players credit Red Schoendienst with igniting the Braves toward a promised land after the Giants trade. Teammates praise his leadership and work ethic, while GM John Quinn explains how Schoendienst’s throwing and guidance shifted the club’s prospects and fueled the Braves’ bid.
Ada's powerful Cougars, praised as a near flawless unit, travel to Ardmore for a pivotal season opener. The Tigers, led by coach Tip Jaroh, aim to prove they can handle the top squad again after a recent tough match. Local observers note Northeast Oklahoma and surrounding programs eye strong showings with major colleges and coaches weighing in on the competition.
Ardmore sealed a Snover State League playoff finals spot by crushing Muskogee 54 to 0, taking the series lead to three straight. Paris edged Shawnee 2 1 as the best of five advances the Shawnee-Paris set, with Paris holding a 2 1 edge.
Cleveland gains Lew Carpenter a Lions halfback in exchange for Roger Zatkoff an all league linebacker Detroit also sends a 1958 draft pick. Carpenter known for 1953 Lions peak now serves in the Army in Heidelberg Germany his discharge due this month Pri ton Browns rookie brother, starred as ball carrier for Cleveland last season.
Brooklyn’s Saxton, last year's welterweight champ, meets unranked New Yorker Joe Miceli in a 10 round bout at Capital Arena. NBC radio TV carry, 1 pm EST. Saxton seeks climb back. Miceli brings 89 fights and rough style.
The Associated Press reports Tulsa moved back into fourth in the Texas League playoff race after a doubleheader loss for Austin dropped Houston into first division danger. Fort Worth was thrashed 3-3 by Tulsa, while San Antonio fell 9-2 to Shreveport, putting the Spurs in a tough stretch of three games in three nights at Shreveport.
In brief sports items from Forket Hills and Atlantic City, Ashley Cooper advances to the semifinals in a Los Angeles event, while Bel Viemry defeats Clifton Mayne in a regional race. Belmont Park hosts an undisclosed feature and Del Mar and Oak Park events yield small placings for Palomar and others.
New York manager Casey Stengel said the Yankees remain rugged and not yet out of danger despite a three game sweep of the Red Sox. He cited pitching and timely hitting as the main issues, noting recent struggles but relief at avoiding a tougher Chicago trip. Bob Grim’s ninth inning homer off Willard Nixon sparked the comeback and created a sense of cautious optimism.
Milwaukee’s pitching falters as Lew Burdette Bob Buhl and Warren Spahn fail to close the gap. Brooklyn and St Louis win while the Braves fall 12 of 24 after Labor Day, with Burdette to distance and Milwaukee losing a key pennant race update.
A garbled local boxing report lists several contestants and results from last night. Names such as Jimmy Comines and Rudy Jordan appear among scattered city and venue mentions, with uncertain weights and outcomes. The text is fragmented and challenging to parse for precise results or rounds.
LHS gains player Oscar Pickering from Grandfield as Cameron and Lawton High prep for Saturday scrimmages. Cameron eyes intra-squad drills at 3 pm while Lawson Wolverines seek a pre-season opponent. Offensive concerns persist at Cameron as defense dominates. players like Banks, Hefner, Perkins, Erwin flash on field.
Oklahoma football enters sixth day of practice with coach Bud Wilkinson shortening sessions after a practice heavy with fumbles and misplays. Five players gave up their suits yesterday including Rocky Boydston who said she wants to focus on studies. Other cited players showed dissatisfaction with fall drills and progress.
COLLEGE PARK Md WPK The Maryland football team has lost co captain Jack Healy Healy 185 pound halfback quit the team yesterday after the team physician told him further football activity might result in permanent damage to his knee.
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