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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1963

Page

10

Harlem Globetrotters Show Dazzles Fans In Local Stand

Great cage show headline as the Harlem Globetrotters entertain a capacity crowd at LHS fieldhouse. Tonight Fort Sill hosts Phillips 66ers versus Cannoneers in a straight basketball clash with top amateur teams, featuring Oilers legends and storied AAU history.

Harlem Globetrotters LHS Trotter Abe Saperstein 66Ers Oilers Yankees Price Inch Oklahoma Norman Oklahoma U Fort Sill

Plenty Of Talent Is Available From Phillips Oilers Team

The Phillips Oilers showcase a star studded lineup at Sills Honeycutt gym tonight led by 6-9 Mike Morgan and 6-4 Bobby Rascoe with solid returnees including Don Kojis. Coach Bud Browning calls it the strongest 66er squad, featuring many AAU and college veterans. The free exhibition blends amateur and pro styles for a rare local treat.

K. S. Adams Phillips Company Adams Helms Foundation Sills Honeycutt Gym Bud Browning Oilers Bobby Rascoe Western Kentucky Larry Parsifal Kentucky Wally Frank Denny Price Honeycutt Gym

Chicks Host Lawton In Boomer Conference Showdown

Chickasha has revenge on Lawton in a Boomer Conference clash at Myers Fieldhouse. The Chicks seek a repeat of their 61 59 win in the first meeting as Lawton relies on a tight defense to slow Chickasha's pace and boost their own streaks.

Hickasha Chickasha Chicks Lawton Myers Red Raiders Chickasha Jerry Jobe Chicks Kenny Bridges Wolverines LHS Anadarko

Chickasha Red Raiders Prep for 6:15 PM Shootout

Team lineups list Morgan Andersen Hamm Bowles Booth and Moyers for Chickasha as they prepare for a 6 15 p m game with rivals Red Raiders. Officials note 1965 era lineups and player weights.

Pawnton Roof Chickasha Tong Morgan Paul ‘ Andersen Hamm ‘ Bowles Booth Or Sexier Riport Chickasha Moyers Biddhouse Vreelim Red Raiders Ve. Bkanties

Wolverines and Lawton Set For 1 3 1 Zone Defense Clash

Michigan holds a 49.6 allowance and a 9 point per game rise to an 11 point plus average led by Mitchell Bowles 22 ppg. Dave Anderson 11.8 ppg and Dale Hodges 10.8 ppg may miss action with others like Doug Van Dyck Kenneth May Scott Long Mike Morgan Vernon Paul Wes Hamm Bobby Booth in the starting lineup for Lawton. The game features 1 3 1 zone plans from both sides and a mix of man defense.

Wolverines Mitchell Bowles Bowles Dave Anderson Dale Hodges Hodges Doug van Dyck Kenneth May Anderson Larry Sevier Lawton Scott Long Mike Morgan Vernon Paul Wes Hamm

St Barbara's Upsets In Metro League Action

St Barbara's defeated Farm Bureau Insurance to begin a night of Metropolitan league wins. Pepsi Cola routed Turnpike Trotters 52 to 32 while Transfer Point beat Jaycees 35 to 24, keeping Pepsi Cola and Transfer Point undefeated at 4-0 and 3-0 respectively. The standings show St Barbara's at 1-3 and Farm Bureau at 0-3 with other teams close behind.

St. Barbara’s Farm Bureau Insurance Pepsi-Cola Transfer Point Turnpike Trotters Jaycees Clevenger Electric St.Barbara's Farm Bureau

Iba Sophomores Spark OSU Into Big Eight Title Chase

Oklahoma State sophomores surged to a 52 49 win over Colorado in Stillwater to lift the Cowboys into a four team Big Eight race. Iowa State rode a seven game win streak, while Kansas State crushed Missouri and Colorado’s top scorer Charlton led the Buffaloes.

Jim van Valkenburg Associated Press Henry Iba Oklahoma State Colorado Stillwater Iba Missouri Cowboys Buffaloes Kansas Iowa State Nebraska Ames Kansas State Manhattan K-State Don Linsenmeyer Larry Hawk Ivan Wiley Jim King State Ken Charlton Willie Murrell Wildcats Tex Winter Max Moss al Peithman Dave Nelson Rich Froistad Vince Brewer Oklahoma Norman Jayhawks al Correll

Cannoneers Host 66ers In Home Opener At Fort Sill

Fort Sill Can noneers meet National AAU champion Phillips 66ers in Honeycutt gym tonight at 8. No admission. Fort Sill aims to rebound after recent 84-77 win over Fort Hood as they face a veteran lineup led by Jerry Shipp and Don Kojis.

Fort Sills Honeycutt Fort Sill Cannoneers Phillips 66 Honeycutt Gymnasium Harold Terry Sillmen Tipoff Fort Hood Phillips Charlie Turner Bud Browning Jim Hagan Harold Hudgens Mike Moran Price Army

Bonham Shines as Bearcats Beat Drake 71 60 on Drake Floor

Ron Bonham scored 31 points and locked down Drake star Gene West to two points as Cincinnati extended its perfect record to 36 0. Coach Ed Jucker praised Bonham for playing strong offense and defense lifting Cincinnati over Drake 71 60 on its home court.

Des Moines Iowa Cincinnati Ron Bonham Drake Bonham Ed Jucker Jucker Gene West West Maurice John Bearcats Bulldogs

Douglass Lions Face Washington Tigers Tonight In Texas Clash

Douglass high school in the Lions visit Washington in Wichita Falls for a nonleague basketball game. Douglass stands 15 1 on the season ranking second in state Class B and features listed starters Kenneth Wallace Robert Burris Pat Gay Curtis Wilson and Isaac Monts led by coach H C King.

Douglass Lions Wichita Falls Washington High Lawton Wolverines Chickasha Taft H. C. King Kenneth Wallace Robert Burris Pat Gay Curtis Wilson Isaac Monts

Scoring leaders list from Sunday NBA games

The compiled NBA scoring leaders show players like Chamberlain Baylor Robertson Pettit and West among the top averages. The table lists teams such as San Francisco Los Angeles Cincinnati and Chicago with games played points and averages for the season.

FT Pts Ave Ch'b'lain Baylor Roberteson Cin Bellamy Chi Pettit West Guerin N.Y Howell Det Twyman CIA Greer Syr

State Of Baseball Better Than Ever

Baseball's popularity reaches new heights per Commissioner Ford Frick as he states the sport has never been more popular. He notes increasing attendance and rising viewership amid a prosperous era for professional football and a debate over baseball as America's national game.

Joe Reichler Associated Press NEW York (Ap America Abner Doubleday Baseball Ford Frick

Baseball boss Frick cites era of growth and expansion

In a wide interview, Branch Rickey discusses baseball’s post expansion era. He recalls 1951 challenges, congressional probes, and low attendances while noting growth to 20 major clubs and a thriving youth scene. He compares seasons and emphasizes baseball's broad reach beyond the majors.

Washington

Cassius Clay Predicts Boxing Comeback at Albany Hearing

Cassius Clay testified before New York officials on professional boxing, arguing the sport should not be abolished. He predicted a revival led by himself, quipping Plumadore must fall in four and declaring, I’m the greatest, while other boxing figures and sports voices urged preservation.

Albany N.Y Cassius Clay Clay New York State Don Dunphy Howard Cassell Gil McDougald Joint Legislative Committee On Hayward H. Plumadore Plumadore

Strengthen finances with accident and sickness protection plan

A notice promoting an accident and sickness protection plan urges building financial resilience after unexpected medical costs. It emphasizes coverage during doctor visits, hospital stays, and bills, and notes representation.

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