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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1947

Page

8

A&M Race Ban Draws Protest

University of Kansas students protested Oklahoma A and M College’s ban on Negroes by asking Governor Frank Carlson to oppose admitting the school to the Big Six conference. A petition from 24 campus groups called the denial of civil rights un-American. Carlson said he opposed discrimination and would confer with Chancellor Wythe Malott. Oklahoma A and M had petitioned for Big Six admission. action was delayed and expected in May.

Topeka Kas University of Kansas Oklahoma A M. College Frank Carlwan Sansas Kansas Oklahoma

Near Impossible Shot By Lawton Bowler Makes Sports News

Lawton Bowling Center sits third in Class B state tournament after Stanley Makuski rolled a 4 6 10 split at Jenks alleys. Makuski cleared the 6 30 side and struck the inside pin to drop the Nos. 4 pin. Standings show Wilson and Co Chickasla leading followed by Ita Mining Co Miami and Lawton Bowling Center at 2,080 2,657 2,612 respectively.

Lawton Oklahoma City Stanley Makuski Jenks Maluski Wilson and Co Chickasla Ita Mining Co Miami Lawton Bowling Center

Beazley Completes Comeback as Cardinals Beat Reds 7 2

In St. Louis Beazley returned to form with three innings, two strikeouts, no walks and three hits as the Cardinals defeated Cincinnati 7-2 in an April exhibition. The veteran pitcher, who once flirted with quitting baseball, showed solid fastball and control on the comeback trail.

St, Petersburg Pla Johnny Beazley St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Red Bird

Officials Named for Waltery Boxing Meet

Two Cameron boxers and a lead coach will officiate the Waltery Inslual boxing tournament at Waltery Thursday Presday and Monday. Officials include Ouzle Pare lon coach of the Indian school ring squad Eddie Washburn state Welterweight runnerup and Luke Tampeah state light heavyweight. Proceeds will fund construction of an PBA barn.

Cameron Waltery Ouzle Parelon Eddie Washburn Luke Tampeah

Season Opening No-Hitter by Haverford School Star

Chick Shapiro of Northeast high school tossed a no hit no run game in the opening contest. He blanked the triple BRAINSL the Haverford school as the season began for both institutions.

Ae Arleata Chick Shapiro Haverford School

Dodgers Caught in Mexico and Navy Training Note

A collection of brief, faded sports blips references Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Mickey Owen jumping to the Mexican league, Brooklyn president Bianca Rickey making an announcement, Byron Nelson winning the Knoxville Open, Don Padgett becoming a coxswain at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station, and a historic Rangers versus Montreal playoff snippet with Babe Pratt.

Brooklyn Dodgers Mickey Owen Brooklyn Bianca Rickey Ture Byron Nelson Knoxville Inve Yrarr Don Padgett U. & Navel Great Lakes New York Rangers Montreal Mahong Babe Pratt

Oklahoma City Promises High Stakes Boxing Night

Ownky and Liddell square off in the main event as Oklahoma light heavyweight hopes to extend his knockout streak. The Texan, training with manager PT Moore, arrives ready for a pivotal eight round feature fight in a revival-style card headlined by rival Baylly.

Oklamoma Eddie Quwnby Maryin Liddell Oklahoma City PT. Moore Aulddell Oklahoma Golden Glover Gwnly

New York Boxer Wins 15th Victory in 88 Fights

Bal Montgomery of New York defeats Jesse Flores of California in the third round to extend his pro record to 15th win in 88 fights. The bout occurred in April, with Flores entering the ring as a challenger in a non title match.

Rookres Kayo Francisco Bal Montgomery New York Inyo Jesse Flores California Maxjenny

Dentist Finds Golf Has Profit

In Charlotte on April 1 AP report, Dr. E. Cary Middlecolf excused from patients to win the Charlotte Open by nine strokes over George Schoux. The 26-year-old Tennessean posted two 33s on the 6410 yard Myers Park course, tying a competitive record set last year by King Lloyd Myngrum and earning $2,000 first prize.

Charlotte N. C APJ Memphis E. Cary Middlecolf George Schoux San Jancisco Tennessean Myers Park Lloyd Myngrum

FIGHTS LAST HIGHT By The Associated Press

LAN FRANCISCO Bob Montgomery of Philadelphia knocked out Tex Boddie of Omaha. ST LOUIS Hilton Fitzsi Fitz outpointed Richie of St Louis in ten rounds.

Associated Press Francisco Bob Montgomery Philadelphia Tex Boddie Omaha ST. Louis Hilton Fitzie" Fitz i Los Angeles Richie

Cub Pack 42 Re-Registered By Local Scout Officials

Re-registration of Boy Scout Cub Pack 42 announced by John G. Erwin cubmaster. Pack sponsored by First Presbyterian Church with Ross H. Porter as chairman and a team including Jennings B Colwell Z A Hamra James A Baltari and Lawrence Keegan Don mothers listed among volunteers.

Menore John G. Erwin First Presbyterian Church Ross H. Porter Jennings B. Colwell Z. A. Hamra James A. Baltari Lawrence Keegan Earl Sulivan L. B. Lindsey J. H. Simpson T. D. Nelms

List of Names Mentioned in Local Note

A long string of personal names appears, including Henderson Kenneth Jenson Talwin Tiard Bobby Johnson Hin Kilgore donn Wiliore Jere my 8 BUH Dickie Lindsey John W McBlain Lanny ML Nelms Leon Odell Ronald J. Peterson Larry Pinchback Cloyce DL Ray Wayne Rowlingson Milton H. Simpson Christopher Sublett Douglas J. Sulivan Jack L. Valentine Tammy A. Valentine John L. Waller Jimmy Valentin Buddy Watts Don Woryman Charley Williams and Donald ilams.

Man with Pinups Demonstrates Antique Interest at Hamilton

Clinton N Y notes Charles T G Davis Crescent Iowa an army veteran presents at Hamilton College two vivid pinups showing a keen taste for antiques. The report highlights his fresh approach and student curiosity sparked by his display.

Clinton N.Y Hamiltan College Charles TG. Davis Crescent

Wall decorated with medieval inscription in Prance 1115

Fragment traces show a wall decorated with an inscription from 1115 in France. The text notes the U S War Department in the Pentagon building and compares its cost to a modern battleship, stating the department’s cost was about half as much.

U. S. War Department’s of Pentagon Washington Httle

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