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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1958

Page

6

Writers Pick Kansas State For Top Spot

Western Virginia leads the college basketball poll with Kansas State close in second as voters favor the Mountaineers atop the rankings. West Virginia, Kansas State, and Oklahoma hold steady positions, with Duke rising on a 9-1 stretch as North Carolina State slides to tenth amid shifting ballots.

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Lawton Ada Reach Two Year Football Deal

Low Johnson 4 COLUMN reports Lawton high and Ada have agreed to a two year football series beginning with a game at Ada on Friday night October 3. Wichita high school may join later for a November 7 game here. The piece notes Ada's Boomer Conference considerations, Baylor transfer McClellan saga, and local sports developments including multiple Texas and Oklahoma links.

Goverie Lawton High Aca Ada LHS Bob Bodenhamer Cougar Wolverines Ith Wichita, Kan Kansans Wichita Kansas Oklahoma Texas Pampa Jo Johnston Lawton Cougars Boomer Oklahoma UI Baylor Mike McClellan Cclellan Norman Mike Stamford Tex McClellan Uickles John Mitchell Los Angeles Rams Michigan State George Johnson Sonora Tarzan Milwaukee

Poke-OU Clash Next On Docket

The Sooners beat Nebraska 65-39 as Oklahoma State, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City incurred losses in interconference play. Oklahoma holds 12-1 overall and 5-2 in conference after Bill Hammond scored 19 while Nebraska stalled offensively. Tulsa fell 60-59 to St. Louis despite a late surge led by Roger Wendell, and Oklahoma City dropped an 83-66 decision to Miami on a southern swing.

ASSOCIATED PRESS _State Oklahoma Hurricane Tulsa Billikens Bobby Goodall UCL Will Miami Hurricane Chieftains Ting Sia Mentucky Mississippi State Michigan State Indiana Wisconsin Bob Lilzow Bell Michigan Minnesota Minneapolis Illinois Purdie Northwestern Ohio State St. Louis Drake Whchite Nebraska Georgia Tech LSU Tennessee Mississippi Auburn Frovicl Alabama Georgia Vanderbilt

Connecticut Can Clinch KCAA Berth With Rhode Island Win

The University of Connecticut men’s basketball team can become the first college squad to clinch a KCAA Tournament berth next Saturday if it defeats Rhode Island. UConn has dominated the Yankee Conference for ten of the last eleven seasons.

Storrs. Com University of Connecticut Rhode Islami Connecticut

Kaline Agrees To Tiger Terms

Detroit slugger Al Kaline settled salary differences with the Tigers in a brief conference with General Manager Mel Shine and team officials. His 1958 contract is believed to call for around 60 thousand dollars. Kaline batted .295 with 38 home runs and 90 runs batted in last season.

Detroit M al Kaline Detroit Tigers Vightficion Amos Al-Blor Gen.Mel Joan Mellate Kaline Kaling

Alston Eyes Stars Return To Form In 1958

Dodger coach Walter Alston projects a stronger season as veterans recover from injuries and promising rookies like John Roseborn and Joe Pigna step up. He praises Duke Snider, Don Demeter, Bob Lillis, and pitchers including Don Newcombe and Clem Labine while noting rival threats from Milwaukee St. Louis and Cincinnati.

Walter Alston Darrtown Ohio Roy Campanella al Whlker Campy Johing Roseborn Joe Pigna Ann Duke Snider Duke Tor Carl Fugilla Don Demeter Gino Cimole Dick Gray RBI Bob Lillis Tim Charley Neal Fron Javier Gilliam Dodgers Demeter Lillis Jim Gentile Norm Laver George Anderson Stan Williams Rone Valdez Fred Nipp Bill Miervis Sarry Sherry Don Newconthe Clem Labine Don Bessent Moger Craig Bounce Bacl Ben Dryas Ohnny Podres Saucy Woulas Dan Bewitt Mal Raehuelk Milwaukee St. Louis Cincinnati Bob Rush Onop

SRS WeLES No Games Scheduled Featured Across League

SRS Weles shows no games on the schedule while WEPA MSA Sumed Ayracuse visits Boston and Sawark hosts Mihnonpelly at St. Louis with Dewolt as a marker of action.

SRS Weles WEPA MSA Ayracuse Boston Sawark Mihnonpelly St. Louis Dewolt

LHS Altus clash without Davis injures Wolverines tonight

Lawton's Wolverines host Altus Bulldogs at 8 pm in the LHS fieldhouse aiming to even their series. Johnny Davis is sidelined with a bruised foot, missing his second game this season. Oscar Pickering and Bobby Pollan anchor the guards, with James York and Johnny Beleman at forward.

Lom Wright Press Lawton Wolverines Altus Bulldogs LHS Southwest Oklahoma Allus Johnny Davi Layton Duncan Davis Ardmore Bob Williams Oscar Pickering Bobby Pollan Tonyvards James York Johnny Beleman

Stilt Hits Only Six in Kansas Victory Over Colorado

Kansas Jayhawks topped Colorado 68 59 as Wilt Chamberlain scored a career low while focusing on feeding teammates Alan Donaghue led with 15 points and Ron Lonoski Bob Billings 14 each. KU remained two games behind Kansas State in the Big Eight title race as AP ranking shifted.

Don Weiss Associated Press Wilt Chamberlain Fishers Kansas Jay Colorado Chamberlain Buffaloes Jayhawks Alan Donaghue Ron Lonoski Bob Billings Kansas Renas Kansas State Tle West Virginia Mountaineers William & Mary Jerry West

Sports In Brief From Across The World And National News

Adelaide honors Orna Fraser who set a world record in the 20 yard freestyle. Rival stars Rogsavaelzyt and Delany shine in track events while Moer Y Mu Berhle Geontelon faces hockey setbacks. West Coast swimmer Keniel Chik og and other athletes are noted with various injuries and absences.

Adelaide Australia Orna Fraser Moekie Ionepeelalnie TRAC YORK Istavan Rogsavaelzyt Tinea Hoy Diaianes Vilimanyila Ron Delany NYAC Moore Y Mu Monvent Galindtons Wade Ying

Fights Last Night Resolve Local Boxing Mixups

Fights last night featured several bouts with mixed results as opponents like Tes, Gonzalez, and Wright posted wins. Details are fragmented but include dirbes and stomps with notable performances in Detroit and France.

Sacinaw Mien Tes Gonzalez Bile Aiba Chanteewnek Mattiney Poent Avia Germing Balle France Ted Wright Detroit Sauveur Chlover HTM

Lineup contrasts as Walton and Lawton face Altus Bulldogs

The article outlines Lawton High School players Duane Robison at center and Robison’s role as a rising No. 3 scorer behind Pollan and Davis. It recalls Altus’ prior 42-2042 game, met with a Bulldog comeback sparked by Danny Metcalf’s 20 points and Phillip Ray’s 10 in the second half. Rey, Metcalf, Nay, Walker, and guards Rolan and Dockery anchor the lineups.

Duane Robison Robison Lawton Pollan Davis LHS Altus Bulldogs Danny Metcalf Metcal Phillip Ray Ailus James Walker Rey Metcalf Bruce Rolan Joe Dockery Walker Baleman Allus Wolverines

Where Is He HARRY ROYROPE Timry Boykoll Star Center

The article recalls six foot nine inch center Harry Royrope Timry Boykoll from St John’s, a World War I era star who helped popularize college basketball and set a Madison Square Garden scoring record. After service, he returned to college play, later moving to Toledo, Ohio, with four children to run a laundry.

Harry Royrope Timry Boykoll St. John's Jed Larry Boykoff Toledo Ohio

Snead Aims to Win Open Crown at Southern Hills

Sam Snead told Oklahoma sportsmen at the annual jamboree that he will again seek the Open title, hoping to prevail at Southern Hills in Tulsa June 12-14. He noted putting is crucial with 72 percent of the game decided on the greens and recalled his 1939 Spring Hill memory as he eyed the 6,580 yard layout and a likely winning score around 285 or 286.

Wilbur Johnson Oklahoma City Sam Snead Oklahoma Sam Southern Hills Tulsa F. G. McClintock Snead McClintock Joe Dey United States Golf Assn Spring Hill

OSU Matmen Host Colorado State in Stillwater Meet

Oklahoma State wrestling hosts Colorado State University with seven victories set to challenge the Cowboys led by Ponca City standout Shalhy Wilson 147 pounds who has five decisions and three pins in eight matches.

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