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10 THE LAWTON CONSTITUTION, Tuesday, February 23, 1971 Gene Alley Becomes First Baseball Casualty; Indian Pitchers Hurt By DICK COUCH Associated Press Sports Writer All hands on deck for the Pittsburgh Pirates -until Gene Alley crossed swords with a one-armed rogue and became baseball's first spring training casualty. Alley, whose contract signing Sunday brought the. Pirates to full suffered a broken left hand during Monday's initial fullscale workout when, he tried to ward 'off a high-and- Ught delivery from a pitching machine. The. veteran shortstop said a gust of wind apparently caught the ball it took.off.

I ducked back threw my hand up, the ball hit me." The hand will be in a cast for about a month, team Doctor Joseph Finegold estimated. Houston Manager Harry "Walker and: Kansas 'City pitcher Tom Burgmeier also were early accident Walker was struck on the big toe of his left foot by a line drive and Burgmeier suffered a split lip hit by a thrown ball. Bookie pitchers Jiin Bittwage and Ed Farmer of Cleveland were with -a pulled muscle and strained Achilles tendon, respectively. Bittwage American League; pitcher, to beat before the. dosed season'-with a IB-game win-string.

And Cincinnati skipper Sparky Anderson spent: 37th birthday in bed with fection; and strep "I've when, never had anything so painful'in my life as that ear," he said, forgetting temporarily the' headache continued resistance of including Johnny Bench, Pete Bose, Perez May, to-the', club's salary offers. Willie his. contract; Jim Ray; Hart, r.ecuperating'vfrbm: shoulder, surgery, -were lone; absentees as the San Francisco 1 Giants went through their paces; Maridhali beset by ailments': last threw for five and reported: ball felt light. I am optimistic." amongj Monday's arriving celebrities at.the far-flung, camps. The controversial' outfielder reported to the Washington Senators, Chuffed and puffed through', a- lengthy workout and then proclaimed: 'personal-goaliPhave is-to kick hell out of Hie: Cardinals in the World Series." an 11-year Louis fixture until the Cards dealt bin to -Philadelphia, in 1969, "'refused to report to the PWUies'-sat out last season while challenging the reserve a'lederal court suit and linally consented to return.as a $110,000 Although 'flie: Senators finished last in the AL East in 1970, losing their: final 14: starts, at least one Cardinal-was to accept his ex-teammate's World "If I can win 20 again and have the it's about," said St.

Louis pitching ace Bob Gibson, wbb checked into camp and scaled a svelte 188 pounds after his first The York Yankees signed catcher Thurmau Munson, the AL's 1970 Bookie of the Year, as their batterymen went to work for the first time. Other- signees- included Bick "Beichardt. by the baseman -Julian Javier by' St. Louis, Ken-'-i Bos well by the New York -Mets, pitcher Phil Niekro and outfielder Ralph Garr-by'Atlanta, pitcher Sparky Lyle and outfielder Billy'-Conig- liaro by Boston and. second baseman who had.

previously announced retirement, by Mark Belanger early- Bird regulars Paul Blair and Eettenmufid in the Balti-: more camp-but-said has no-. plans follow lead in a switch-hitting experiment. "Tve got, enough-trouble from one side I don't want double said the who batted .218 year for the world champs. PGA Trying Harder To Gain Recognition As Finest Attraction On Pro Golf Tour By WILL GREffSLEY -WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -CAP) The PGA championship is No.

4 among golfs big four major tournaments, but it's trying harder. A new date, and a new palm-lejeweled East Course of the PGA National Golf dub, home of the national headquarters--are intended to improve the image of the stepchild title event that for a quarter, of a century has been struggling for proper recognition, "This is a start--but it will take time," Jack Nicklaus said today. "The PGA' hit a slump for a period wfhen it was playing inferior "NATURALLY, it lost statur and I think most -golfers ratec it No. 4 in prestige so far as victory was concerned. But now the PGA is playing on toug courses.

"In my it has th toughest field of the four big tournaments." Included in the big four ar the Masters, U.S. Open, Britisl- Open and PGA. Three men whc have won all four wiH be in the list of 147 pros who will tee up the ball here Thursday for thi four-day 72-foole 53rd PGA championship. They are Gene Sarazen, who played in the event 50 years ago; Gary Player, the precise little SoiUi African, and Nick laus, who needs only a victory this week to complete a seconc of the four big events. "The PGA is the toughest because of the qualification system," Niclaus said.

"The U.S. Open weeds out a lot of potential winners through its local and regional qualifying tests, the British Open draws only a small, hard group of the best U.S. pros, but it's improving, while the Masters, as a restricted invitation, has the field of all," seconded quickly by other top pros lounging in the locker room of the PGA clubhouse. "I think the PGA definitely is the toughest," said Tony Jacldin of Britain, the U.S. Open title- hblder, "Yet, I'm sure most golfers consider the U.S.

and tne British and the Masters as having more prestige." "That's true," agreed Player, "but the field here is by far the best we run against, all year." Dave Stockton, the defending champion, was a dissenter. "I think most pro golfers on the tour would prefer to win the PGA," Stockton said. "They get an automatic qualification for every tour tournament for 30 years. The Masters doesn't qualify you for anything. "But for me, now that I've already won the PGA, I'm gunning for the Masters." The PGA, which automatically qualifies the top 70 money- iwinners, has suddenly become a prime event (or two other of Uhe nation's top shotmakers--Ar- nold, Palmer' and Bill Casper.

They've never won it. There's not a pro who doesn't want to win the championship of his peers. Palmer has won two.British Opens, four Masters and the U.S. Open. pro golfer of the year for the last two years, has hvo U.S.

Opens and the Masters. The doughty Sarazen, who won-the first, of'his three PGA tMes; in- said the PGA should establish the. 'National Golf Oliib here as manent site of the event. "If would'-be like another Masters," Sarazen said, "People would plan months in advance to be here. It.

would become a. tournament' that would be second to none." SSC Taker Swim Crown Sooner Swim Club is champion of YMCA Class B- swim meet SSC scored 374 points pull away from the, Lawtoriit'Y' and Kerr-McGee Swim Club. Lawton scored plenty of points in the open division and finished witr 350, while EMSC was third wifli285. Lawton dominated the class. The of five events, added two.

second and a third, while the boys won Ehrec times and piled-up addi Sonal points with one. second two thirds, one fourth', two fifths and one sixth. Leah Lehman of Kerr-McGee was the top perfonnerjn 8-and under with three championships while Kathy Brown of Sooner Swim Club won three times in 13-14. Brenda Shawnee Coach Resigns Basketball OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -Defending District 9 champion East. Central State College of Roberts Mary jnquist were double winners or Lawton in the open division while Tim Lavelle won' twice in he boys division.

Sunday's rum Scoring: Sooner Swim Cub 374 Lowlon YMCA 3B, Kcrr-McGM Swll Club 285, University Club-Uwlm Tea 19, Oak OW YMCA 50, SHIIwoter Aouoflc Club S3, Phillips 66, 79, Muskotm Swim Club 55, Tulw Club, 43. OC ZJ, Glrll 8-Undir-' 50 Brratstrokf Ucoti Lehman, KM- SC, 1:05. 51 Bactatrokt Lron Lrfimon, 1:00.7. n.t. ARNIE GETS READY.

Arnold Palmer toured the PGA Championship course in Palm-Springs Monday as he began serious preparations to win his first National title. At left he works from the practice tee and.at right.he mops sweat from his. face after working on the practice green. The temperature was In the mld-80s. (AP Wirephoto) College TV Grid Schedule Grows; All-America Drums Begin Jo Beet YORK (AP) Hanging cut the oH-seasott college football The NCAA has given ABC-TV to televise an- addi- tibnal college football game nationally this fall The game has not been selected yet, but it will be on Thanksgiving This gives AEG a Turkey Day doubleheader, but the poweis- that-be haven't decided whether to -make it an afternoon; twin Bill, day-night or what; Last year's Thanksgiving card -was a.

sparse one and that figures to hold true network probably will ask'some- one to move a game. The fall schedule now shows 12 national games and 24 region- als. There also is a possibility the NCAA will agree to a second wild card regional, weekend, winch means ABC would have until nridseason or so to pick the four games to be.TVed. The; All-America team 'hasn't been picked yet, but you can al. ready hear the-sound of football drums.

These particular drums being beaten by Frank -'Soltys; informa- tion'director aithe'University of Arizona, Vwho may have set-a record' for the earliest football All-America candidate. The object of Soltys' affection, in a three-page flyer mailed earlier this month, is 213-pound linebacker Mark Ameson. Arizona also: has wide receiver named Charlie caught-onJy but-nine of them were touchdown not a badjaveragefibut how. about- Alabama flanker Jerry. Cash.

VHe ball five times dining the 1970 regu scored each passes, of 14, 15 FSIS Cage Meet Opens Sixteen teams will compete for the Fort Sill 'Indian School 1 invitational basketball tournament which opens a five-day nin tonight at flie FSIS 50 Butlcrtly Kim Smith, OCY, 50 Freestyle Leah Lehman, Boys 8-Undir 100 FrwsMe Cm-Id Hunt, SSC, 7:29.7. Breoslstroke Chris Garros. UCST. S5.1. SO Backstroke Sam.

Little, SSC, 1:04.7. 59 Butterfly Bruce SSC, 53.5. SO Freestyle Nllcnoel Hebous, SAC. 0.1. Glrll 13-14 200 Freestyle Kothy'Brown, SSC 100 BrecsfcitrDka -Lou Ann Kunti Phillips, 1:33,1.

3, Jane McDonald, Lawton. 100 Kalhle Revn- WOC. 6. Jonc McDonald. 100 Butlerlly Lisa 1:23:6.

200 Individual Medley Kathv Bmwn, 100 Freotylc --'JCoihy Brown, 1:11.4. 3, Jane Bon 11-14 XX Medley Relay KMSC, Freestyle Kent Hunt, SSC, 100 flrtcststroke Ricky Overrtrwt, Law- Ion, 1:30.8. 2, Albert Kouanul, Lawlon. 5, Tom Heston, Lawton. 100 -Craig Clement, UCST, 1:14.

100 Butterfly Rick Amecke, OCY, 200 Individual Medley Hall. UCST, 2:35. Tom Helton. TO -John Dlekcn, KMSC, 1:03. Freestyle Relay UCST, Glrti Medley 5:49.4.

Breasrstrotw Qrenda Robtrts. Lowtw 2OI Baclcih-olce Mary Llncoulst Lawton. 2, Connie, Sneetion, Law ten. 100 Butterfly Kathv Rose, KMSC 1:20.2. 1 Corrinne Newaxnbe, Lawton 200 Individual Medley 1, Brrnda Rob i errs, HM Llnd aulit, 6:29.1.

2, Brenda Roberti. 3, Cor rlnne Ncwcombe. Bays Open A Medley Relay SSCi -i28J, 100 Breaststrokc Richard Hcslon, Lawton T.liS. 3, Al Melllnger, Lawton. 5, Matt Richard, Lowton.

200 Backstroke Lehman, KMSC, JJSi 4, Ricky Ove street, Lawton. 5, Tim Lovelle, Lowtcn 6, Richard Heston. 100 Butterfly. Tim Lavelle, 1:02.4. 3, Hank Ecroyd, Lowton.

ZOO Indlvlduol Tlm-Lavelli 2:20.7. 2, Hank Ecrovd. 500 Freestyle- Tim Lehman, KMSC, Ada will, be the. rebounds. MoDday, 'riight to leai state college' playoCs''to who -will represent Oklahoma in --the ''National'" Association of basketball toumainent in Kansas City.

The playoffs to.determine the Oklahoma entry will begin ands -rawi carried a'Ttwohpplnt and ijf course it. Dallas WantsTo Host Super $owl (AP)'--Dallas isn't through with tte Super Bowl yet. The Cowboys lost to the Balti- inpre Colts in the 1971 Super Bowl in "Miami but Dallas lead- announced Monday campaign; to have tlbnal Football League championship game in the Cowboys' new home at Texas Stadium announced thattWar- ren Woodward, outgoing chamber of com- zne'rce, chainnan, of WoamlttiM to'ieefc the committee win contact NFL Commissioner Pete IU- and the football torn own- ers'at the next winter meeting of the league. Cowboy owner.Clint. Murchi; son has -already started his campaigning.

"Ifs important in dealing with thcrt this They want to be assured the whole community wants 4t and make an effort to get It "What would be.most impressive to owners is that we will have one of the two covered stadiums in the United States Houston, has the other one and it's too small, my opinion mean, I would-vote against put-, Super Bowl in the tiodome." The Astrodome can seat iip to for football. Texas Stadium, expected to be ready by Hie start of this Reason, seats 10,000 could be accomodated for theater-TV at Dallas' Memorial Au ditorium. "It would be a disaster if the game were played in a bunding rainstorm In either Los Angeles or New Oileans It might not be too much better in Miami, where a heavy ram could result seats gym. games are on today's schedule, 'and tie remainder the first round will be played Consolation activi ty 1 Thursday along, with quarterfinals Finals are' scheduled Anadarkp.Chiefs.and Wai ters the toiiniey The. Anadarko Independents- and.Law- ton Star 6:45, the the fPoppers': a o'clock, 'and' tKe'Sanitation'-De- partment meets' Riverside at 9:15.

Wednesday's card opens with he Mt Scott facing he Lawton Black Stars at.5:30. first, round will be a between.FSIS and the Lawton Road an 8 tussle jbetween OverThe-Hill Gang and Apache, and a. 9 15 battle "between he Sterhng and the Cameron Indian Club Ind--Guy Mock Punkn-ilm. Wit rid ichoir.lor J45 Home- HcacHal' a BEN LEVA-AUTO SUPPLY INC. OPEN TO I Automotive Michin Stop ScniM BB A MM7N Patterson Boxers Win Six Croons Patterson Center entered nine-boxers invthe Beg ional Golden G-loves at Wichita.

Falls and six came back wior.champ- ionships. er; Brewer, -87; Spencer, -110; Emmitty-Carter 139; McFaddenK.LlSB, an Johnny 1BOJ" won championships. Johnson's win came 7 in division Mm for the Gloves.meet:.at March 4-8! The came in the novice; Patterson's'- 'other Jack.Lazar, David, -Jones, Patterson 'enter the Comanche ing Thursday. PattersoarCehter is a project of King Edward PANETELA SPORTS I In Brief Thursday night when East Central plays Oklahoma Baptist of Shawnee at Ana, and Southwestern State of Weatherford plays Langston University at Weatherford. The winners will play next Monday.

East Central has been ranked irst among state colleges by iie Car Sports.Eating Services Southwestern was second, Lang ston was third and Oklahoma Saptist was fourth. SHAWNEE (AP)--The Shawnee School Board began looking a new high school footbal coach and athletic director; to day to replace Frank Kennon. Kennon resigned Monday effective June to join LiddeH Homes, of Norman. He has been at Shawnee Egh School seven years, and lis teams compiled a record of 32-39-L His 1970 went to the Class AAA semifinals. Kennon is a 20-year veteran 3f high school coaching in Ok- ahoma.

He had- been coach at Tuttle, Oilton, Blackwell and Woodward! NEW YORK (AP) To listen a Dennis Ralston, you'd think he'd just lost--but that's getting ihead of the story. 'Td rather play anybody but Rod Laver in semifinals simply because'I think he's the best there is," the star from BakersEeld, said Monday night. Ralston hadn't just lost the semifinal match. In fact it's more than three weeks away. What he had done was whip Arthur Ashe 6-2, 4-6.

7-6 for the right, to ineet Laver, fihe. brilliant Australian left-hander, March 18 in the next-to-last round of the .8210,000 Champions Classic. BUFFALO Nat Thurmond and! Jerry 56 points andf combined for 4 "the San Francisco Warriors, Asso qation'victbryover. the Buffal game scheduled in the NBA. In the American Basketbal Association, Indiana whippe Memphis 102-99.

VANCOUVER, B.C. (AP) -Trie Vancouver Canucks. donri atedthe first Montreal monopolized second period SCOT ing, and the teams split the firia stanza down the-middle a 3-3 National Hockey 'League tie Monday night. Garfield Quints Hit City Finals no-well anl Garfield's wees and Dunbar and Garfield's midgets advanced to 'the finals' of 'the city, kids'- basketball playoffs last night Howell won a squeaker over Dunbar, 19-18, and Garfield bounced Edison, in the Peewee league playoffs. Dunbar's midgets Rogers, 36-16, and Garfield downed Edison, 29-17, in tiie Midget playoffs.

Championships will decided Thursday night at the Lawton Hish gym; The Peewee title game is set at 7 o'clock and the midget final is slate dat 8. Howell's peewees took the Sooner league title this season and Dunbar-was the American league diamp. Garfield woa the National league race, and Edison triumphed in the league. Dunbar's midgets took the American league prize, and Rogers won the Sooner league: Garfield triumphed in the Oklahoma league a Edison won the National league. OWNING YOUR HOME IS AN INVESTMENT Finley's Realty Comer Cache Sheridan 353-0100 353-0100 By Tte AiiKlotid Prut EAST New Paltz St.

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