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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1957

Page

15

Dismal Year Predicted For Ardmore Tigers In 1947-48

Ardmore's basketball prospects for the 1947-48 season appear slim as veteran leaders depart and Williams, son of Southwestern coach Rankin Williams, rebuilds with a lean, deliberate attack. Key returnee Charles Hays could anchor the front court while Williams pivots to a guard-driven scheme, aided by sophomores John Mayes and Chick Lynes and a limited senior supporting cast as Ardmore opens December 3 at Durant.

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NFL Draft and Union Gains at City Meeting

The National Football League drafted 49 players and moved to align its constitution with anti trust laws at a day long meeting in Philadelphia. Commissioner Bert Bell announced plans to formalize a players association and ensure minimum salaries and injury protection while discussing a revised bonus selection method to replace the lottery.

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Draft List Reveals Team Previews and Trades Across Leagues

A large compiled draft list shows team previews with players and position notes from Chicago Cardinals Green Bay Washington Philadelphia San Francisco Pittsburgh Detroit New York Baltimore Cleveland and more. Notable names include Baylor, Michigan State, Texas ARM, Oklahoma, Auburn, Pittsburgh, West Virginia, and Penn State players.

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Aggies Rally In Close Comeback Win Over OCU

The Aggies staged a late rally to overcome Oklahoma City University 72 to 67 as Martin hit a clutch jumper with six seconds left and Lahmaunt sealed the win with free throws. Watkins led with 16 points and 12 rebounds in his first start, while Miller fouled out after contributing 13. Vines tied Lahmaunt with 29 for the visitors.

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Yardley Leads Pro Basketball Scoring Pace

George Yardley of the Detroit Pistons holds a sizable lead in the 1958 scoring race with 476 points, averaging 8.0 per game. Bob Pettit of the St Louis Hawks ranks second, while Yardley dominates against the New York Knickerbockers and remains a Stanford alumnus in his fifth pro season. Ed Macauley and Adolph Schayes battle for the all time scoring record as Bill Russell tops rebounds and Bill Sharman leads free throw percentage.

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Liberty Army Store Ad

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Lightweight Champ Faces Tough Fight in Chicago Title Bout

In Chicago Stadium tomorrow night lightweight champion Joe Brown defends his belt against challenger Joey Lopes. Brown, a 1-3 favorite to win by knockout, predicts victory despite Lopes promising a decisive win. Both boxers tout speed and power as the bout airs on ABC-10.

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Johnson Bentley Win Grid Contest Finale

Constitution sports editor Lew Johnson and business manager Bill Bentley won the final Britt prediction contest with 18 wins and six losses. Season champions tied for first were Stall writer Tom Sharrock and city editor John Clabes at 15 wins and 9 losses, with Clabes later matching others at 17-7.

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College All Stars to Meet Pros at Soldier Field

Northwestern great Otto Graham will direct the College All-Stars against the professional champions on Aug 15 at Soldier Field. Graham succeeds Curly Lambeau, who led the All-Stars in recent seasons.

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French giant debuts for Gonzaga in 71-37 loss

Jean Claude Lefebvre, a 31-inch-tall French freshman, played his first American game for Gonzaga University against the College of Idaho, scoring 1 point with promising scoring touch but limited defense and rebounds. He appeared tired, wore oversized shoes, and showed signs of adjustment to the U.S. game while coach Babe Brown noted his desire.

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Caged results across nation mixed basketball scores

A jumble of college and university basketball results, with teams such as Harvard and Columbia, Oklahoma State, Louisville, and Massachusetts posting varied scores. The list includes regional showings from Midwest, Southwest, and East divisions, plus schedule notes and scattered standings.

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Middies Lead All East Team Naval duo tops 1957 All-East

Navy's Bob Reissnyder and Tom Forrestal headline the 1957 Associated Press All-East football team after Navy's 14 0 win over Army earned the Lambert Trophy bid to the Cotton Bowl. Navy also places Natt Oldham and Peter Jokanovich on the second team. Other first team picks include Penn State, Pittsburgh, Boston College, Dartmouth, Yale, Rutgers, Princeton, and Army selections. Forrestal is noted as a passing T formation quarterback with strong blocking and defense.

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Hockey At A Glance and League Schedules

Hockey at a glance shows Mundat's results with no names listed and no games scheduled in any league. The TCESUAY schedule lists fastern league events while Charlotte plays Philadelphia in other games scheduled.

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Beggs-Alex Game Is Finally Settled

Oklahoma City report details a Beggs-Alex high school football semifinal schedule with Beggs hosting the Beggs-Alex game at 2 p m Friday, along with Class A and Class B semifinals at various sites including Grandfield, Stillwater, Ada, Bristow, Fairview, Ardmore, and Spigo.

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