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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1954

Page

9

Baseball Results and Standings From Across Leagues

The chart lists standings and results from the Doner State League Texas League National League American League and related circuits. Monday results show Houston St San Antonio Dallas and Shreveport among others with scores like Pittsburgh 59 Brooklyn 67 and Chicago 21. Additional notes reference innings totals and postponed games.

Faust Tulsa Beau Pew Houston San Anton Shreveport Pinas Ghiaheine_ Oi Dallas Pitts Pittsburgh Brooklyn Milwaukee Chicago New York Philadephia Cincinnati Ames Philadelphia Gore Simmons Bere Biot Boston Detroit Gilcago Washington Ear Ueagoe Toronto Rochester Richmond Havana Charleston Indianapolis Kansas City St Paul Minneapollis Louisville Toledo

Pressure Terrific On New Swat King

Roswell first baseman Joe Bauman, 32, raised the season homer total to 72 after belting two more four baggers in Artesia. He had tied the single season record Thursday and said the pressure has been terrific.

J. Artesia Roswell

Memphis Softballers Nab Region Crown

Memphis Buck Miller pitched his city team to the Southwest regional softball title in Oklahoma City with two victories over Tinker Credit Union. The wins, including a one hitter, earned Memphis a berth in the world tournament in Minneapolis September 17 to 23.

Oklahoma City Buck Miller Memphis Minneapolis Miller Tinker Gam Fie Oklahomans

Fort Leonard Wood goes 20 straight wins in Fifth Army meet

Fort Leonard Wood beat Fort Carson 7 to 6 at Fort Carson Colorado on September 7 as Bill Black notched his 20th consecutive victory to keep the Missouri unit undefeated in the Fifth Army baseball tournament. Fort Carson drop into the losers bracket with Fort Harrison and Fort Riley after the loss.

Fort Leonard Wood Fort Carson Colo Bill Black Missouri Soldiers Leonard Woods Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind Fort Riley

Mechanic Killed in Illinois Auto Race Mishap

In DuQuoin Illinois a racing car overturned into the pits during the Ted Horn Memorial event killing mechanic Clay Smith, 39, of Los Angeles, and injuring eight others. The race, shortened to 83 laps, was won by Sam Banks of Glendale California for the second straight year as Roger Ward of Los Angeles lost control after a tire blowout in front of the grandstand.

Duquoin Clay Smith Los Angeles Ted Horn Sam Banks Glendale Calif Roger Ward

Cardinals Buy Bob Lawson After Rams Defeat

The Chicago Cardinals, crushed 51 to 17 by the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday night, announced Monday the acquisition of full back Bob Lawson from the Detroit Lions. Lawson formerly played for Wisconsin Parozza, or Tim and Mary College.

Norman Okla Chicago Cardinals Los Angeles Rams Bob Lawson Formlr Wieze Parozza Tiam and Mary College Detroit Lions

Hart Seixas Hit Tennis Jackpot After Long Wait

Forest Hills reports Vic Seixas and Doris Hart finally won National tennis championships after multiple near-misses. Seixas claimed the singles title and shared in men's doubles and mixed doubles, while Hart captured the singles, women's doubles with Shirley Fry, and mixed doubles with Ken Rosewall.

Forest Hills Vic Seixas Doris Hart Vic Doris Seixas Miss Hart Rex Hartwig Maureen Connolly Louise Brough Beverly Hills Calif Margaret Osborne du Pont Wilmington Del Ken Rosewall Australia Shirley Fry Akron Ohio Tony Trabert Cincinnati

Davis Aims for Saddler Ring Crown Title Shot

New York report says featherweight contender Red Top Davis seeks a title bout with Sandy Saddler after a decision over Canadian lightweight champ Armand Savoie at St Nicholas Arena. Manager Mushky Salow backs the push and offers 85 000 dollars for the championship clash in New Haven.

New York Teddy Red Top Davis Sandy Saddler Saddler New Haven Mushky Salow Armand Savoie St. Nicholas Arena

Oklahoma City Golfer Wins Shawnee Tourney Crown

Herschel Martin of Oklahoma City swept honors in the 24th Oil Valley golf tournament in Shawnee. He captured the championship 2 and 1 over Johnny Johnson, also of Oklahoma City, after posting a par 72 in Saturday's qualifying. Martin defeated Roy Sloan of Shawnee 3 and 2 in the morning semifinals while Johnson eliminated Harold DeLong of Shawnee.

Shawnee Okla Herschel Martin Oklahoma City Oil Valley Johnny Johnson Oklaoma City Martin Sewest Roy Sloan Johnson Harold DeLong DeLong

Tulsan Wins State Title In Horseshoe Pitching

Tulsa star Lou Ross captured the Class A Oklahoma horseshoe pitching title as he won all 11 round robin games with roughly a 75 percent average. Wallace Ablg of Tulsa finished second with 10 victories and Ted Livingood of Oklahoma City took third with nine wins.

Tulsa Okla Lou Ross Ross Wallace Ablg Ted Livingood Oklahoma City Jwon

Fights Last Night In Boxing Card Results

York Teddy Red Top Davis outpointed Armand in Hartford. Montreal beat Brooklyn territory by split decision. Jesse Turner fought a 10 round draw in Milwaukee. Dickie Wong outpointed Frank Cockrell in Los Angeles. No other bout results confirmed.

York Teddy Red Top Davis Hartford Conn Armand Montreal Thooklyn Ted Ls Milwaukee Jesse Turner St. Louis Los Angeles Dickie Wong Honoat Franke Cockrell

Pokes Favored In Missouri Valley Title Preview

Oklahoma A and M receivers and backfield names loom as serious threats with Freddie Myers at quarterback and Earl Lunsford in the backfield. Houston and Detroit contenders mix veterans and newcomers as 14 lettermen return to chase the title amid questions in need of resolution.

Clyde Lee Houston Juston Tex Oklahoma Little Joan Detroit Aggies Freddie Myers Army Stillwater Earl Lunsford Dale Meinert NEA Ron Emberg Houston Neil Sikes Wichita D. Meinert A&m

NEA’s Valley All Stars Face Oklahoma A&M Players Clash

Kansas City witnessed the first major sports car race with about 35,000 fans as James H. Kimberly of Chicago drove a red Ferrari to win the 30-lap 100-mile windup in one hour and three minutes. The event featured listed players and teams from Oklahoma and Texas A&M, with matchups including guards, tackles, and centers, highlighting a crossover of college football talent amid the racing headlines.

Kansas City James H. Kimberly Chicago Kimberly

Pokes Perk Up As Stars Report

STILLWATER Okla The Oklahoma A M College football squad held a strenuous practice as storming drills continued ahead of the Sept 18 opener at Wyoming. Quarterbacks Fred of Enid and sophomore Fred Duval returned to workouts after illness and renewal of drills proceeded under Coach J B Whitworth.

J. B. Whitworth Wyoming Laramie

Stranahan Joins Golf Pro Ranks

New Orleans claims national rookie meet title as Stranahan leaves amateur golf for a professional career. The Toledo native, once British Amateur champion, will join Brazil and other pros, saying he prefers playing on professional terms and plans to compete as a pro.

New Orleans New York Pree Arenanan Salina Kan Carnacteur Ian Traine Brazil Wichita Toledo Ohio Affar United States Eam Jorider Commerce Playlus Stranahan

Pop Warner Near Death at Palo Alto

Glenn S. Warner known as Pop Warner, creator of the wingback offense, was reported sinking rapidly in Palo Alto. He underwent throat tumor surgery in July. Doctors cited his remarkable vitality despite grave condition and recalled his fame mentoring Jim Thorpe at Carlisle and guiding Stanford to three Rose Bowls.

Palo Alto Calif Glenn S Pop)Warner Warner Jim Thorpe Carlisle Indian School Pennsylvana Cornell Georgia Pittsburgh Stanford

Rocky Marciano Watches Yankees Red Sox Double Header

Heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano defends his title watching a television double header between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox. He is tied up with his championship duties but follows the games closely.

Grossinger Rocky Marciano

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