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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1956

Page

12

Marion Eyes Left Hand Power With Doby In White Sox

Marty Marion outlines Chicago White Sox plans highlighting Larry Doby as the left handed power addition to partner Minnie Minoso. He expects improved defense and offense, notes Aparicio at short, Pierce as a regular starter, and a deeper pitching staff led by Donovan Harshman and others. Marion predicts a strong AL race with the Yankees favored to win.

Clayton, Mo Larry Doby Billy Pierce Doby Minnie Minoso Chico Carrasquel Luis Aparicio Ted Lyons Memphis Luis Pierce Cleveland Dick Donovan Jack Harshman Connie Johnson Harry Byrd Mike Fornieles Sandy Consuegra Gerry Kell New York Yankees Marty Marion

Lawton Tops Anadarko 47 46 in Boomer Conference Preview

Lawton Wolverines edge Anadarko 47 to 46 to set up Friday’s clash with Duncan. Harvey Coombs scores 23 of Lawton’s 24 second half points on jump shots while Paul White adds two free throws. Anadarko, led by Oscar Bullbear's 19, struggles from outside and finishes with no fourth quarter field goals.

Jack Warner Lawton Duncan Anadarko Wolverines Harvey Coombs Coombs Paul White Oscar Bullbear Warriors Jerry Harrington Wilson Broyles White Bullbear Boucher Warren Harrington Hargett Ah’slager Miles Bradford Ginn Shocker Tonemah Thomason Duke Maryland Ron Mayer Joe Belmont Bob Kessler Len Rosenbluth North Carolina Tar Heels Krebs SMU Texas Slater Martin Texas Christian Dick O’neal Ray Downs Longhorns

Tatum Taps Terps For Another Coach

University of North Carolina coach Jim Tatum fills one more position on his varsity staff naming Fred Tullar from Maryland as freshman coach. Tullar played at Maryland and worked with the Terrapin freshmen in 1954. He previously played three years at Maryland and was part of the 1955 Orange Bowl squad.

Chapel Hill N.C University of Maryland Jim Tatum University of North Carolina Tatum Maryland Fred Tullar UNC Ralph Floyd University of South Carolina Tullar

Gavilan Camp Protests Raw Verdict In Britain

In London an American protest arose after Kid Gavilan lost to Peter Waterman in a ten round boxing match at Harringay Stadium. Gavilan’s manager Yamil Chade denounced the decision as deplorable and pledged to seek a reversal from the British Boxing Board.

Britain London Kid Gavilan British Boxing Board Yamil Chade Gavilan

Washington Coaching Probe Highlights Player Fund

Washington regents reopen review of football program amid accusations of a long standing fund used to pay players and for trips, cars, and wives’ vacations. John Cherberg testified details as regulators reckon with potential ineligibility and staff consequences regarding the fund and profits from a football game.

Seattle University of Washington Regents John Cherberg Cherberg R. C. Torrance Seattle Printing Company Jim Sutherland Washington State College Torrance H. P. Everest

Fights Last Night By The Associated Press

Boston match saw Larry Boardman win a non-title decision over Wallace Smith in 10 rounds. Murphy defeated Jackie O'Brien in Boston by ten points. London card had Peter Waterman outpoint Kid Gavilan in ten. Jorgensen beat Teddy Davis ten in Houston. Aragon stopped Ramon Tiscareno in Hollywood.

Harringay Peter Waterman Gavilan Chade Associated Press Cuba Lew Burston International Boxing Club Boston Larry Boardman Marlboro Conn Wallace Bud) Smith Cincinnati Bobby Murphy Jackie O’brien Meriden London England Kid Gavilan Houston Tex Paul Jorgensen Teddy Red Top

Top ranked teams, NC State edge Virginia 77 76 in tight zone

NC State escaped Virginia to win 77 76 as Virginia’s zone defense pressed the Wolfpack. Cliff Hafer led NC State with 26 points while Bob Hardy and Bob McCarty each added 22. San Francisco rolled to a 77 60 win over College of the Pacific as Bill Russell and KC Jones paced the Dons. Dayton beat Miami Ohio 86 73 to stay atop the Flyers’ pace. Duke and North Carolina won comfortably in ACC action.

North Carolina State Virginia N.C. State Wolfpack Virginians Dons College of the Pacific Dayton Little Miami Ohio Flyers Duke Maryland North Carolina William and Mary Southern Methodist Texas Jim Krebs Louisville Kentucky Wesleyan St. Francis Brooklyn San Francisco Bridgeport Conn ACC Cliff Hafer State Bob Hardy Bob McCarty Ron Shavlik Vic Moloder Bill Russell K. C. Jones Jones Cop Russell Miami Bill Uhl Flyer

Northern Aggies Rubber Duel In LHS Gym

Cameron Aggies and Northern junior college meet in a rubber game at Lawton High Fieldhouse tonight 8 p.m. in a key state junior college conference clash. Northern leads with 4-3 in conference. Cameron 4-0 standings, with Medley hot for Cameron and Wedel, Walcher, and Turley among Northern’s scorers aiming to decide the series.

AGGIE Gail Ewing J. R. Ewing Oak Cameron College Gail Jean Noel Grandfield Jeanette Hanes Lawton Cager Audie Woodard Cache LHS Cameron Aggies Northern Junior College Lawton High Aggies Mavericks NOJC Cameron Harvey Pate Cameron Crew Tonkawa Cameron Aggie Audie Woodard Ark City Northern Vikings Stillwater Oklahoma A&m Oklahoma Ronnie Wedel Enid Bob Gammon Ernie Walcher Walcher Wedel Bruce Medley Bob Turley Viking Turley Johnnie Carver Medley OCU Frosh Connors Eastern Siebuhr POL Gammon Medley Wedel Woodard Cardwell Carver G Burden Walcher Turley

Whispell Named Muhlenberg Head Football Coach for 3 Years

ALLENTOWN Pa Raymond J Whispell who was Lehigh freshmen coach last year will lead Muhlenberg for three seasons. He succeeds Tom Triplett who resigned after Muhlenberg went four wins three losses and one tie. Triplett now works at an Allentown department store.

Allentown Raymond J. Whispell Lehigh Muhlenberg Whispell Tom Triplett Triplett

Phillips 66ers Nip Wichita Vickers 100-98 in NIBL

In Kansas City the Phillips 66ers edged Wichita Vickers 100-98 to maintain their top position in the National Industrial Basketball League. Wichita led early and stood 49-47 at halftime as Chuck Darling totaled 29 points for Phillips.

Vickers Kansas City Bartlesville Okla Phillips 66Ers Wichita Vickers Wichita Chuck Darling Phillips

Baldoni and Jones Clash in Capitol Arena Fight

Tony Baldoni seeks to extend his 12 bout winning streak as he meets Ralph Jones in a 10 round middleweight clash at Capitol Arena. Jones of Yonkers N Y is the favorite and aims for a shot at Johnny Sexton. Baldoni from Wilkes-Barre Pa sports a 29-7-0 line with 19 knockouts. Televised nationally on ABC at 10 p.m. EST.

Washington Tony Baldoni Skein Ralph Tiger) Jones Capitol Arena Jones Battler Yonkers N.Y Baldoni Johnny Sexton Wilkes-Barre ABC

Measles Forces Postponement Of Coaldale Weatherly Game

In Coaldale Pa last night three varsity and six junior varsity players from Coaldale were sidelined with measles causing the postponement of the scheduled high school basketball matchup with Weatherly.

Coaldale, Pa Coaldale Weatherly High School

Squaw Valley to Get 1960 Winter Games

INNSBRUCK Austria Avery Brundage IOC president announced Squaw Valley will host the 1960 Winter Games unless California misses the deadline for financial and preparatory guarantees. He noted California has informally provided guarantees at Cortina and said IOC must receive formal guarantees by April 1956. Brundage urged Innsbruck to apply for 1964 with a filing before 1959.

Innsbruck Austria Squaw Valley Avery Brundage American International Olympic Committee Brundage IOC Calif

Baseball Day Set in Chicago as National Event

May 6 will be National Baseball Day proclaimed by the National Baseball Congress. The day marks the mass opening of the season for affiliated and independent sandlot teams and leagues nationwide.

Chicago National Baseball Congress

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