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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1954
Page
11
Frosty Troy notes hunters may misidentify blue wing teal as stragglers, since blue wing teal migrate south early. He contrasts them with green wing teal which stay north while waters remain unfrozen. Wildlife authorities explain blue wing avoid cold weather.
Brisban e Australia. Non playing Captain Gunnar Galin named Lennart Bergelin and Sven Davidson to carry Sweden's colors against the United States in the interzone Davis Cup finals starting Thursday. U S Captain Bill Talbert will reveal his lineup after the draw. Vic Seixas and Tony Trabert are the top American nominees. Sweden passes over Stefan Stocken ae who is national champion but not grass court suited. The Americans are favored for a 5 0 sweep but face two singles Thursday, doubles Friday, and two singles Saturday before the winner meets Australia in the Challenge Round.
The National Boxing Association withdrew recognition of Sandy Saddler as world featherweight champion. Saddler’s manager vowed to defend the title when ready, with February as a target. NBA president Petronella signaled a tougher policy and a possible Davis recognition at a Jan. 14 meeting in New York.
Fights last night in Brooklyn and New York featured Rudy Garcia stopping Gene Smith with a 128 percent showing and Kenny Lane posting 136 percent. In Detroit area action Mich Danny Perez defeated New York rival, while Reuben Smith edged in Los Angeles with 126 percent and Augie Villa scored 127 percent. Oak events remain unclear.
Former national champion Art Larsen from San Leandro California defeats Colombian champion Dario Behar 6 2 4 6 3 7 5 in the final at a special tennis tournament. He had defeated Hugh Stewart of Los Angeles in the semifinal 6 2 6 4 7 9.
University of South Carolina will play the University of North Carolina in the ninth annual Oyster Bowl in Norfolk Virginia on November 5 1955. Athletic Director Rex Enright announced the matchup Tuesday.
New York Giants trade shortstop Billy Klaus from their Minneapolis farm club to the Boston Red Sox for veteran catcher Del Wilber. Klaus hit .280 for Minneapolis in the American Association last season. Wilber played in 24 games for Boston in 1954 and batted for the Red Sox.
The Chicago White Sox announce the signing of southpaw Alpha Brazle, 40, to expand their roster to 41. Brazle joins after a 1954 season with the St Louis Cardinals where he appeared in 48 games in relief posting five wins and four losses.
Peter Mueller the German middleweight who beat Joe Celis and Tiger Jones has landed in Milwaukee to train for his December 28 fight at the Milwaukee arena against Ernie Durando of Bayonne New Jersey.
FBI director John Edgar Hoover assures in a letter to the University of New Mexico Lobo that the FBI has no interest in college debates and would not engage in actions to stifle academic freedom. The exchange follows claims that debaters may have names kept in FBI raw files for supporting the debate on recognizing China.
Peace Justice Marvin Cameron extended a preliminary hearing for Orville Lind Chambless until December 22. Chambless, an Oklahoma City bootlegger, faces armed robbery charges tied to a whisky hijacking on October 19 in this county. The hearing was rescheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday. Chambless remains free on a $15,000 bond. The continuation was granted because attorney Dave Tant could not attend.
Lawton girl Lorine Kerchee and Lara Asah of the University of Oklahoma escorted Rhea Howard to the Memorial auditorium stage in Wichita Falls Texas for a weekend Indian ceremony. Howard was named Kiowa and adopted by over 30 tribes participating in the American Indian Exposition at Anadarko. Miss Kerchee attends Midwestern University in Wichita Falls.
A 46 year old Shawnee baker Edward Moody Lavington was found dead in Lincoln county jail hanging by his belt. He was awaiting a sanity hearing scheduled for Wednesday according to Sheriff Leroy Flinaham.
Five anti white Mau Mau terrorists were shot and killed Monday in a clash with a police patrol in the farmlands northeast of Nyeri. Police captured one fighter and seized homemade guns grenades and ammunition.
Secretary of Labor Mitchell opposed any union shop banning laws and urged states to review 17 right to work statutes. Southern governors criticized federal interference while Virginia Tennessee and Florida officials weighed amendments and constitutional options.
The Czechoslovak legation sent a memorandum proposing a halt to hostile radio broadcasts between Prague and Rome and urging Italy to cease retaliation after the Italian cabinet protested against a lengthy anti Italian radio campaign.
Rep. Robert O. Cunningham of Oklahoma City announces a plan to require all beer taverns and dance halls to close at midnight. He cites the death of Scoutcur Officer Eugene Henry Mills as a reason, saying many venues stay open too late. He plans a companion bill to padlock joints for whisky sales automatic grounds.
Senator James E. Murray of Montana said he will introduce a single bill in the new Democratic Congress to grant statehood to both Hawaii and Alaska. He would chair the Interior and Insular Affairs Committee and aims to move the measure quickly for early congressional approval. He noted Puerto Rico statehood was not currently on the docket.
Police Chief Ernest Kell said an overheated open gas stove led to the death yesterday of Leroy 43 in Chickasha Oklahoma.
Oklahoma State Sen. George Miskovsky says the next Legislature will back a state water authority to develop water supplies for cities farms and industries. House leader designate James Bullard will author the bill and similar measures will be introduced in both chambers with Gary eyeing inclusion in the coming administration's program.
Taipei Formosa The Defense Ministry said two Chinese Nationalist soldiers were wounded when Chinese Reds bombarded Yikiangshan Island from Toumen Island a few miles north of the Tachen Islands. Four Communist planes flew over Yikiangshan in 15 sorties and anti aircraft fire missed.
To Be Honored as Bessie Dale of Lawton at Friday noon Life Underwriters luncheon marking her 35th anniversary with Kansas City Life and 29 years with the Mersfelder State agency. Speaker will be Phil Noah president of the Oklahoma Life underwriters with guests L. C. Mersfelder manager and Dee Stitt assistant manager Oklahoma City.
Mrs Sherman Schoubee cones valescing at home after being dismissed from Hobart General hospital.
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