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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1957

Page

8

Municipal golf course sale looms as owner eyes Elks deal

Greer warns heavy spring rains crippled the Municipal course, boosting costs for owners and delaying play across the region. He may sell to the Elks club at a “rock bottom” price, while city leaders weigh possible municipal operation to keep the course open and serve the community.

Zack Geeer eToef Waris Corse Greer Elks Club Elks Creer Gutie Biks

Smokey's Wins Quening Match at Sooner Lanes

Smokey's Prescription Center, defending champion, opened the fall season by taking two points from Coca-Cola. Lloyd Tlighsmilit led winners with 498, supported by Charles Smitty and Bally Culling. Henry Sik shot high for the losers, and Lawson Funeral Home posted the night’s top scratch team score. Bianco's moved ahead in the Women's Major League with Iva Bovid leading at 486.

Lawgur Smokey Prescription Centre Coca- Coty Lloyd Tlighsmilit Ilo Yam Charles Smitty Krnveth Black Wordall Magnolia Sewier Henry Sik Brinlk Ancher Henry Lawson Funeral Mane Fairmont Ponds Fairmont Taste Gene Leo Nease Carless Ken Smart Ted Security Bank Hogles Foodlnor Boh Seo Graver White Neil Witt Bob Pakiniom Carl Wershner ANA GMAC Page Aircraf Roary Boone J. S. Peares Taovel Uvinberger el Farris Page Bianco's Iva Bovid Bianco Judy Mellarg Pigh

Jockeys Named to Hall of Fame In Hall of Fame Ceremony

The National Hall of Fame will welcome three new inductees Ted Atkinson Raymanc Sonny Workman and Walter Miller in ceremonies at Pimlico on November 14. Atkinson rode 3583 winners from 21000 mounts and Workman led in the 1930s with 1152 wins from 5750 mounts before retiring Miller set a record with 389 wins in a single year and 300 plus wins in another season before a long illness. Miller unaware of the honor was reported in a New York hospital when the announcement came.

Ltimore National Hockeys Hall of Fame Yesteryear Hall Ted Atkinson Raymanc Sonny" Workman Walter Miller Atkinson Hall of Fame Workman Washington, D.C Miller Ives New York Miler Pimlico

Argentinian Heavyweight Muert Bids Quick Knockout of Holman

Alex Muert, 22, a heavyweights from Argentina, aims to open fast and pressure John Holman, Chicago veteran, in a bid for an early stoppage tonight. Swill-munching reference noted in source text.

Meiwepf Tolman Alex Muert Argentina Johnny Holman Chicago

Crucial Week for Yanks and Braves in pennant chase

By ED WILKS AP report outlines a pivotal week as the New York Yankees and the Milwaukee Braves battle for the 1957 pennant. It notes Yankee injuries and lineup shuffles, the White Sox pursuit slipping, and Braves pressure to seal the flag amid a tight NL race with the Cards and Dodgers.

ED Wilks New York Yankees Milwaukee Braves Yankees Casey Stengel Chicags White Sox

Akins Gets Bukich to Redskins in Rams Trade

Former USC quarterback Burry Bukich, named MVP of the 1953 Rose Bowl, is traded by the Los Angeles Rams to the Washington Redskins for an undisclosed high draft choice.

Akins

Famous Name Drives Big Bucks In Amateur Golf

Oscar Fraley reports on Gene Andrews of Beverly Hills claiming amateur golf is big business. He says national and international play could yield 45 000 a year for life and that expenses for appearances are paid by sponsors and the U S. He cites publicity and customer interest as engine for earnings and notes veterans like Marvie Ward influence sales.

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Municipal Golf Course Seeks New Pro After Shakeup

Municipal course owner Jack Greer has again faced a pro search at the course as pro Tommy Manson is released. Officials provided little detail, citing a personnel issue, while Manson will remain to teach lessons locally. Greer and Manson report no hard feelings amid the split as plans for a new club pro and promoter are sought.

Jack Greer Islselith Greer Jes Tommy Manson Psaiade Nansen Hanson Bindaro Rolling Mills Country Club Wichita Nan

Perez Earns Unanimous Decision In 10 Round Bout

In New York at St Nicholas Arena Lulu Perez edged Bobby Bell in a fast paced ten rounder. Perez fought to gain control while Bell pressed hard but Perez secured the unanimous decision with a clean dominant showing.

New York Bobby Bell Broatsayn Lulu Perez Terale Povey Fa Yiderdoeg Bell Youngstown Ohio Gran St. Nicholas Arena

Florida Football Sees Influenza Strike Squad

Florida coach Bob Woodruff said seven of 28 players with college experience escaped illness as influenza and injuries hit the team in Gainesville. The spread among the squad reduced practice participation and risked lineup depth ahead of upcoming games.

Gainesville Fla Florida Bob Woodriff

Play Continues In Cushing Meet

Cushing meets Birmingham in the semifinals of the Southwest Regional baseball tournament as Birmingham and Cushing seek continued progress. In the losers bracket, Harrison City faces the winner of the Birmingham Cushing matchup after St Louis was eliminated yesterday by San Antonio. Oklahoma City also knocked out Jefferson City 13-9 in a separate elimination game.

Cushing Birmingham Ala Bisahonta City Witner Birminghan Cushing St. Louis San Antonio Fier Oklahoma City Jefferson City

Injuries Hit Wolverines as Aggie Starters Sit Out

Sparsely legible onfield update notes Wolverines and Aggies amid injuries and lineup shuffles. Key players Byron Beaver Tommy Raley and others listed as doubtful for Friday. LHS backfield features W Green and R A Burd while Len Harkey from 49ers joins practice. Ken Lutz injured in scrimmage prompting lineup changes.

Byron Beaver Tommy Raley Raley Beaver Bob Bodenhamer Frederick Larry Ray Lawrence Reed Ray Rees Lus Cameron Wolverines LHS W. Green R.A. Burd Lance jXapepasak George Moses Mike Parsons Tommy Lewis Ray Tillman Tommy Sharp Fort Bill Len Ile Markey San Francisco 49Ers Harkey 49Ers Jac Emporia Kan Jeallene Douglass High Bill Yung Ken Lutz Ralph Jones Mortis Brown College Lutz Harkex Bob Stearns Iowa Leo Frazier Iinois Gey Ceppellati Minnesota Montgomery Jackie Martin Bo Bankston Sparky Hefner John Marler Gil Giell Bob Roberts Ron Hendricks Jo Bristow Joe Bosen Floyd Pickard Jerry Williamson

Patton Heavy Favorite For Amateur Golf Title

UPI reports at Brookline Mass as 128 players start the second round of the U S Amateur. Billy Joe Patton of Morganton NC, 39, wins his first round 4 and 2 over Bob Knowles of Aiken SC and remains the front-runner. Jack Nicklaus, 17, advances with a 1 under par effort, plus other former champions and Walker Cup names move forward in a field dense with notable amateurs.

United To Brookline Mass Fiele Billy Joe Patton Faverite Morganton N.C Ain Ene Edith Meyerson Nelson Geehjaling Winchendon Joe Carr Britain Ronald Hoenig Themsogon Conn Cary Bishmp Heal Bob McCay Gary Ind Sand Evans Caold Don Dosen Sapolis Palen Wil Evans Fasas Dale Morey Rex Easter Amarilla Trx Jack Nicklas Columbus Ohio Nicklaus Bol Cardinal San Francisco Morey Morris Jr Richmond Taylor Wendel Aidvich Randallville Jack If Wo Waverstick Lancasire Pay Joe Campbell Robert T. Jones Smi Bobby Bill Campbell Antheony Cullinane Bethesda Robbins Bill Davidson Nashville

Fights Last Night By Vis Teen Tinted New York

A chaotic report lists names and places from a night of fights in New York. The names include Willie Coleman and Ray Rinne among others with scattered locations such as Cincinnati and Sydney. The text remains garbled but signals a boxing or fighting recap with multiple participants and obscure affiliations.

Vis New York Lu'h Percy Hipalytes Buble Selbiss Rehr Targuin Baracas Araranas Cincinnati Willie Coleman Ray Rinne Hon Wobbs Australia Winesles Doe Angeles Paul Jorgensen Sonn’ Secon

Sanderson High Football Player Dies After Practice

Sanderson High School mourns the death of Tes-Fernando Vasquez, a football player who died from injuries suffered during practice. He is Texas’s first football fatality of 1957, with officials investigating the circumstances of the incident.

Traas Sanderson Fernando Vasquez Texas

Plans for 157 World Series announced by Frick

Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick disclosed details after a meeting with interested teams. The best of seven series opens October 3 with dates and venues tied to the league pennants. Ticket pricing remains as in prior series, with no increase. printing of tickets was not authorized yet. Five teams represented at the meeting: Yankees White Sox Braves Cardinals Dodgers.

Warren Wonder Braves Bronslyn Pittsburgh Cardinals Stan Musial Philadelphia Dodgers Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn Cards Milwauker Yankeers Wusners York Ford Frick White Sox White ‘Sox Sid GE Lax Frick Bya Montday Yankees White Son Bodgers

Tuneups Begin For Dallas Golf

Dallas hosts a high stakes golf event at Gle Lakes Country Club with top players like Sam Snead Dick Moyen Beug Ford Lionel Hebert and Mayer among early entrants. Hogan misses the field while Joe Thomson heads overseas and the purse reaches 8 000 for first prize as heavy contenders line up for the 340 000 Dallas Quen.

Dallas IP Sam Snead Dick Moyen Beug Ford Lionel Hebert Ben Hogan Peter Joe “Thomson England Mayer

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