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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1955

Page

16

White Sox Open Crucial Series With Yankees

NEW YORK The White Sox face a crucial weekend opening a two game series with the New York Yankees after a rough stretch. Marty Marion’s club split a Labor Day doubleheader with Detroit and blew a three run lead in a 5-4 loss to Washington. The Yankees beat Kansas City 13-0 as Yogi Berra and Bob Turley drove the win with Berra homering twice and Turley earning his fifth shutout. Berra now has 25 homers and 100 RBIs for the season. The Sox trail 214 games behind and head to Boston for a Sunday doubleheader against the Red Sox.

New York Chicago White Sox Sox New York Yankees Marty Marion Detroit Yankees Washington Yanks Kansas City Yogi Berra Bob Turley Logi Turley Berra Marion Senators Boston Red Sox

Texas Netter May Be Key Man For U. S. In'56 Davis Cup Play

Sam Giammalva a 21 year old Texas junior could join Tony Trabert in the 1956 Davis Cup Challenge Round against Australia. He may edge Vic Seixas for the team trip and faces Lew Hoad in a quarterfinal at the nationals. Giammalva impressed with the Eastern Grass Courts title run, defeating Falkenburg Frost Seixas Nielsen and Shea en route.

Forest Hills N.Y Sam Giammalva University of Texas Tony Trabert Australia Vic Seixas Lew Hoad Giammalva Hoad Sammy U.S Billy Talbert Talbert Orange N.J Bob Falkenburg Jack Frost Kurt Nielsen Gil Shea

Mizell Hurls No-Hitter for Ft. McPherson in Army Tourney

Wilmer Mizell of the St. Louis Cardinals pitched a no hitter for Ft. McPherson in the 3rd Army Baseball Tournament. He struck out 22 in a 3-0 victory over Ft. Bragg, N.C., marking a dominant performance before his military service.

Mizell Ft. McPherson FT. Benning Wilmer Vinegar Bend St. Louis Sam Ft. Bragg N.C

Andrade and Zulueta Clash in Madison Square Garden Bout

In New York, veteran Orlando Zulueta of Cuba faces Cisco Andrade of Compton in a 10 round lightweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Andrade, 29-21, is the favorite over Zulueta, 54-22-10, who has faced top fighters and holds wins over former champs Carter and De Marco, with a title shot pursuit on the line. The NBC telecast and radio coverage begin at 9 p.m. EST.

New York Cuba Orlando Zulueta Cisco Andrade Compton Calif Madison Square Garden Andrade Nbc-Tv Zulueta Jimmy Carter Paddy DeMarco Wallace Bud) Smith Smith Carter Danny Jo Perez Glen Flanagan Ralph Dupas Lauro Salas

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights Feature Classic Shows

A dense broadcast grid lists program names and times including Pinky Lee Howdy Doody Dorothy Wilson The Judge Life With Edna Party Time Kid's Corner Outdoor Oklahoma Patti Page Boston Blackie News Weather Industry on Parade It's a Great Life Million Dollar Movie Movietime The Hunter Public Prosecutor Dunninger Show Grand Ole Opry Nite Cap Theatre Wyatt Earp Bob Cummings Lawrence Welk Ames Brothers and more across late afternoon to late night slots reflecting a 1950s hometown radio listing.

Wichita Falls News & Weather Industry Hunter M. Weaver Public Prosecutor Lawrence Welks Dunninger Ames Brothers Wyatt ‘Earp Bob Cummings Lawrence Welk

Merzl Schroeder Leads Opening Night Bowling Spark

Merzl Schroeder topped the league with a 485 series as Hammert's beat Team No. 7 by three pins in the Lawton Women's bowling league. Frankie Jones added 430, Fritz Williams 424, while Helen Kennedy led Team No. 7 with 475. Pearl Sutherland had the night's high single 193 and a 472 series for Team No. 4, with Alice posting 429 for Top 4.

Merzl Schroeder Lawton Women’s Merzl Hammert’s Frankie Jones Fritz Williams Helen Kennedy Pearl Sutherland

Furgol and Inman Lead Cavalcade of Golf at Shackamaxon

At Shackamaxon Country Club Scotc h Plains N J the Cavalcade of Golf opened with Marty Furgol and Walker Inman shooting 68 to grab a two stroke lead in the 72 hole event. Only two others broke par as players faced narrow fairways rough and hard greens in the $50 000 tournament with $10 000 to the winner.

Scotch Plains N.J Shackamaxon Country Club Marty Furgol Lemont, II Walker Inman Augusta Freddie Haas Claremont Calif Ted Kroll Bethesda Jerry Barber Los Angeles Sam Snead

Pennant Race At A Glance

The pennant race standings show Cleveland, New York, Chicago, and Boston with win loss records and percentages. Remaining schedule details list home and away games against Detroit, New York, Chicago, Boston, Washington, and Kansas City across September dates.

Cleveland New York Chicago Boston Detroit Washington Away Kansas City Baltimore Joe

California Team Caps Third Straight In Tulsa Softball

In Tulsa Oklahoma San Pedro California defending champion of the National Softball Congress won 6-1 over Tulsa Independent to reach the winner finals. Cleo Goyette homered tripled and singled to pace the West Coast club.

California Tulsa Okla San Pedro Calif National Softball Congress Tulsa Independent West Coast Cleo Goyette

High School Football Scores from Oklahoma and Arkansas

Oc Capitol Hill 13 Lawton 13 tied. Wewoka 20 Shawnee 13. Tishomingo 47 Lone Grove 0. Deer Creek 21 Jefferson 0. Chickasha B 7 Cyril 0. Chandler 14 Drumright 12. Broken Arrow 55 Wagoner 7. Fox 14 Duncan B 7. OC Northeast 19 OC John Marshall 0. Beaver 21 Hooker 6. Thomas 20 Weatherford 12. Muskogee Manual Training 7. Hot Springs Ark 0. Ardmore B 27 Ringling 0. Sallisaw 18 Muskogee B 12. Continuous Oklahoma bowl and league results.

Capitol Hill Lawton Wewoka Shawnee Tishomingo Lone Grove Deer Creek Jefferson Chickasha Cyril Chandler Drumright Broken Arrow Wagoner Fox Duncan Northeast John Marshall Beaver Hooker Thomas Weatherford Muskogee Manual Training Hot Springs Ark Ardmore Ringling Sallisaw Muskogee

Dallas Bows To Houston In Texas League Playoffs

Dallas suffers 5-1 loss to Houston as Murff struggles while the Buffs secure playoff positioning. San Antonio ties the series with Shreveport after a 12-6 win, led by 17 hits and 28 bases. Upcoming games set for Dallas with Beard facing Burnside and Shreveport hosting Mission starter Locke against Muffett.

Associated Press Dallas Eagles Houston John Red) Murff Buffs Tulsa San Antonio Shreveport Missions Ralph Beard Pete Burnside Charley Locke Billy Muffett

Sooners Probe Soaring Complimentary Tickets

OU president Dr George L Cross says more than 500 complimentary cards are issued yearly, each equaling two tickets, prompting a board committee to study the system and seek reductions. No action planned for the current season.

Norman Okla University of Oklahoma OU Board of Regents George L. Cross Cross

Fights Last Night In Moncton and Los Angeles

Boxing results from Moncton and Los Angeles feature Lloyd Patterson stopping Chief Williams in Moncton and Zora Folley stopping Ted Calaman in Los Angeles. Patterson, from Brooklyn, fought at 177 pounds while Williams weighed 172. Folley, listed as 18744 from Clinton Arizona, stopped Calaman at Philadelphia in four rounds.

Associated Press Moncton N.B Lloyd Patterson Brooklyn Williams Oklahoma City Los Angeles Zora Folley Clinton, Ariz Ted Calaman Philadelphia

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Texas U. S Trabert Herbie Flam Beverly Hills Flam Rex Hartwig Seixas Bernard Tut) Bartzen San Angelo Tex Ken Rosewalt Hamilton Richardson Baton Rouge Bartzen Doris Hart Nancy Kiner Dorothy Knode Shirley Fry Pat Ward Beverly Fleitz Barbara Breit Ment Jimmy Kswoc-Tv Channel Channel 4 Oklahoma Wild Bill Hickok Armed Services Frontiers of Faith American Forum Hollywood Back St the Christophers Garry Moore Arthur Godfrey TV Traveler Joan Daly Cartoon Carnival Barker Bill Nat Fleming Tony Martin Doug Weather & News Traveler Boy Scouts Dinah Shore Doug News News News Caravan Bill Eddie Fisher John Daley Nat Flemig John Daly Baseball Hall Fame Andy Danny S Cody Captain Midnight Air Force Digest Chris G Florian Zabach Hollywood Paris Church of Christ Captain Gallant Roy Rogers Vivian Batten Cisco Kid Playhouse Skin of Our Teeth Private Secretary Toast of the Town GE Theatre Jack Paar Robert Q. Lewis Ted Mack S—News Caesar Crown Theatre Jackie Ellis Guy Lombardo Startime Nelson Soldier of Fortune Whiting Showcase Robert Montgomery Ethel & Albert Break the Bank the Whistler Summer Theatre Mr. D.A Badge Fireside Theatre Fireside Theater Millie Dad Waterfront Eddie Cantor Hopatong Cassidy TV Playhouse Stage Bob Crosby Mr. Sweeney Texas In Review Mrs. North Eddie Drake Patti Page Armchair Traveler Mark Saber The Face Duffy’s Tavern Arthur Murray Fairbanks Homer Eel Hair Creations Kraft Theatre Rin Tin Tegry the Pirates Ames Bros Rin Tin Tin Climax Miami G. Tech Ga. Tech Washington Park Flight No Disneyland Big Town Fiction Theatre Corliss Archer Star & the Story Front Page Detective TV Digest Mr. D. A Movie Museum Hobby Dragnet Channel 7 Ford Theatre Four Star Playhouse Lux Video Theatre Man Playhouse of Stars Star Stage Ray Milland Cavalcade of Sports Caravan Club Johnny Carson Damon Runyon Eddy Arnold Front & Center Eadie Cantor Frankie Laine Riley Elizabeth I Am the Law Hank Thompson Perry Como Star Theatre Miller Brothers Damon Runyan International Police Lone Wolf Mystery Theatre Halls of Ivy Drew Pearson Rev Oral Roberts Pinky Lee Dorothy Wilson Danny Frontier Wea Edna Blackie Mack MacKay All Star Theatre Milton Onslar Stamps Ozark Nite Owl Theatre Annie Oakley Topper Toppe Dorothy Philco Tire and Supply Rca-Victor Sprague’s Furniture Mart Radio Zenith Southwestern Radio and Sound S. 4Th Bill Ewald Food Mart Alice Boyd Bob Hamblin Carlois Housing Pat Close Alice Hutzler Carlois LaRoca Lodge Motel Lillian Artell Anice Gray Ester Tubbs Patsy Roop Wright LaRoca Caroll Wadley Guttersnipes al Charipar Ann Charipar Harry Stalcup Ray Lehman Dinks Urgol Inman Shore Golf Lead States Wide Co. Schott’s Agency American National Bank Allen J. Bilbrey’s Agency Koehler P. E. Bilbrey Loans & Insurance Garden Winkelman Res Hiway Sheridan Road C. J. Constant Realtor Lith & C ON Gore Eddie Eddie Hillhouse Wayne A. Smith Walter M S. 24Th Cache Road Walters Arkansas E. Countryman W. H. Palmer L. P. Hood W. K. Chandler Roy B. Hooper Gore Kennedy Insurors Hamra’s Botkin Agency Pollard Reece L. Russell Realtors Mith and C Avenue Archie L. Ramming Reece L. Russell Tomlinson Arlington Kinyon Bob Williamson S. 5Th Ehone Paul Atcrey C. M. Price Trixie White 26Th Street Herb Shelton Frank Dougherty Lawrence Keegan
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