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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1954

Page

12

Lawton High players eye Sooner action at Norman game

Lawton High footballers Bodenhamer and Davis will anchor the Old Grads line at Owen field in Norman Saturday. Alumni backfield features Crowder Vereis Slag Phair with other OU veterans and Bevo Francis chatter dominates a broad prep and pro-sports mix across Oklahoma.

Lawton High Norman Owen Field Bodenhamer Davis LHS Cecil Morris Sooners J. D. Roberts Morris Eddie Crowder Baty Vereis Leesy Slag Phair Leon Heath Jack Jacobs Lindell Pearson Ace Myrle Greathouse Merrill Green Jim Weatherall Touter Weatherall Alums Cameron Grad Fred Sam Ipson City Walt Morrison Prague Lester Lane Purcell Jimmy Peck Tiny Leedey Bevo Francis Rio Grande Newt Oliver Bevo

Badgers Favored In College Boxing Title Event

Wisconsin’s Ray Zale Roy Kuboyama and Suishi Gladson lead the Badgers as they face Penn State at the 17th NCAA Boxing Championship. The meet narrows 60 boxers from 15 colleges with strong showings in the 178 and 119 pound divisions.

State College Wisconsin Ray Zale Roy Kuboyama Adon Gladson Suishi Winomnaie Penn State Unies Ae Ee Peat Kuboy Ey Eye

Favorite Beaten In Air Force Play at Great Lakes

Warren upset favored Andrews AFB 98 to 8h in the championship tournament at Great Lakes Naval Training Station Illinois, with the victory setting up a next week title shot.

Air Force Warren Andrews Afb Great Lakes Naval Training Station Ill

Yank Favors Frenchman In San Remo Victory

Yanks beat Frenchman in San Remo with strong serving as Moe Gant wins 6-3 6-0. The third round men’s match at the international tennis tournament was decided Wednesday.

San Remo Italy Moe Gant Bmari France

Lopez Eager To Offer Pact To Newhouser

Lopez seeks to sign Newhouser after a promising Grapefruit League showing. Pitcher worked five innings with five strikeouts, two hits, and one unearned run in a 2-1 loss. Other clubs the Cardinals Yankees Cubs Red Sox and Giants noted strong spring performances. Whitey Ford led the Yankees with eight strikeouts in a 2-1 win over Baltimore as Brooklyn Dodgers Jackie Robinson notched four hits in a 10-4 victory over Washington.

Lawton High Wichita Falls Ronnie Jones Conie Ronnie Wolverine Gene Dees Jones Tigers Aaa Oh Bayin Chicago Cubs Boston Red Sox Giants Harvey Haddig Chateaus Iaalaks Cardinals Whitey Ford Yankees Billeaame Aeee Jeffcoat Baltimore Orro Jackie Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers Washington Senators Detroit Tigers Phillies

Fort Chaffee, Fort Belvoir in Cage Finals Showdown

Fort Chaffee and Fort Belvoir advance in a double tournament at Camp Chaffee and Fort Ord. Fort Leonard Wood defeated Rhine General Depot 87 to 66 and will meet Fort Belvoir on Thursday for the cage finals.

Fort Lewis Wash Chaffee Ark Fort Belvlya Pions Fort A Fort Leonard Wood Rhine General Depot Fort Ord Fort Belvoir

Top Derby Contenders Face Three Weeks Out

New York readers get a rundown of major Derby candidates with odds. Correlation leads from Florida Derby form with Ray York aboard, Fisherman stakes as New York favorite potential Eddie Arcaro ride, Goyamo a strong Ohio runner, and another 277000 dollar money record holder in season debut.

New York America Fisherman C. V. Whitney Eddie Arcaro Churchill Downs Correlation Goyamo Ohio Royce Martin Bahamas Kentucky Conn McCreary

QU Braces For Big Day In Norman

Upcoming campus sports event lineup includes tennis at Houston U track at Nebraska baseball at Oklahoma and a varsity alumni football game. All events are free except the football game with admission set at 1.50 for public and 0.75 for students. Ken Taylor and Kenneth Farris cited campus venues near each other for the day.

Kenneth Farris Oklahoma

Lawn Mowers Sharpened and Tool Services Offered

Local shop offers sharpening for all lawn mowers and any size or make. Also sharpens cheese knives and circle saws. Free pick up and delivery after 6. Loud’s Lawn Mower Shop at 514 F Street, phone number 45.

Loud’s

Raschi Eyes Big Year With St Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals near the spring road tour with Eddie Stanky as Raschi, 35, hopes to work every four to five days and better last season's 13 6 mark. Haddix, Staley, Mizell lead a 17 12 spring record after strong exhibition showings as veterans and prospects boost pennant ambitions.

Russ Snyder Eaeco Philadelphia Phils Branch Rickey Pittsburgh Pirates Cardinal Eddie Dyer St. Louis Dyer Sue Se Osee Stan Oo Joost Philadelphia Athletics Gabby Street Bill McKechnie Casey Stengel To Dykes Bill Meyer Charley Dressen Pirates Louis Cardinals Eddie Stanky Stanky Harvey) Haddix Raschi Haddix Staley Vinegar Bend Mizell Army Philadelphia Stu Miller Joe Presko Cards

Ted Williams Cleared For Light Workouts After Fractured Collarbone

A medical report to GM Joe Cronin states Ted Williams is healing fast from a fractured collarbone and ready for light workouts. The Boston Red Sox slugger is progressing well and could return to action soon.

Ted Boston Joe Cronin Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Cronin

LaChapelle's 100000 See Motor Treatment

A marketing notice promoting Motor & Motor Treatment by Geo. F. Porter claims to improve gasoline engines for $3.00. It highlights bearings on pistons and a home repair angle with a phone contact 5782-3 and references U. S. and Foreign Patents.

Lachapelle Geo. F. Porter

Mantle vs Busby sparks Capitals owner debate on value

Calvin Griffith and Clark Griffith disputed Mickey Mantle’s standing comparing him with Jim Busby. Griffith praised Busby as a great fielder and hitter, noting Busby’s .312 average versus Mantle’s .292 and Busby’s 243 total bases to Mantle’s 229 while flagging publicist hype around Mantle as Yankee successor to DiMaggio.

Washington Mickey Mantle Calvin Griffith de Wesinaten Jim Busby Mantle Griffith Busby New York Sports Yankees Joe DiMaggio Kenedy Tex

Davey on Rebound After Sharp Victory in Oakland

Chuck Davey a college educated welterweight from Lansing Michigan scored a ten round decision over Dreyer in Oakland California to position himself again for the welterweight title bout.

Davey Oakland Calif Chuck Davey Lansing Mich Dreyer

Raiders Sign Cincy Shortstop and Wright Pitcher

Pauls Valley Raiders of Oklahoma announce the acquisition of a Cincinnati shortstop and right handed pitcher Glen Wright a 19 year old 190 pounder. They expect a catcher from Blackwell and anticipate seven to ten players from the Cleveland Indians training camp at Tucson within a week.

Pauls Valley Raiders Imess Jerry Johnson Raiders Glen Wright Blackwell Cleveland Indians Tucson

Italy Beats Greece in International Military Tournament Opener

Italy defeated Greece 8 to 0 in the opening game of the international military tournament held in Mons Belgium on April 8. Italy secured a decisive early lead and controlled the match throughout.

Italy Greece Mons Belgium

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