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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1957

Page

6

Cameron Aggies face pivotal week in JC hoops title chase

Cameron A M C Cameron Aggies prepare for a critical stretch in the junior college conference race with road tests at Teague and Northeastern and a home date with Eastern. Coach Ted Owens relies on key performances from Connors and Lawton grad Tonkawa as Cameron seeks wins to stay atop the standings and eye the upcoming Region II tournament.

Wayne Mason Cameron Aggies Teague Ted Owens OCU Oklahoma City Bud Lahmaunt Aggies Connors Fiey Elgin Dreshman Cameron Northern Wortheastern AGM Collar Bacone Cameron Pwools Rlohind Northeastern Eastern Mountaineers Might Mavericks Lwrr Easterny Vikings Northeestern Sill Lawton Wenig Ang Murray Hutchinson Kan

Unclear scoreboard fragment with scattered team names

Fragmentary OCR shows a mix of team names and partial scores across a northern region schedule. Several lines reference Cameron, Murray, Southern, Northern, and Eastern divisions with incomplete results and misread words, indicating a damaged sports ledger.

Bradley and Wichita face pivotal Missouri Valley clash week

The article outlines a crucial week in the Missouri Valley race with Bradley, Wichita State, and St Louis planning key games. Bradley leads at 17-7 overall, 9-2 MVC, hosting Wichita next, while St Louis and Drake also vie for position as Oklahoma A&M and Tulsa battle in remaining schedule points.

Associated Bradley Wichita Mons Peoria St Louis St. Laws St. Lewis Bills St. Louis Tulsa Houston Drake Detroit Oklahoma A&m Aggies Stillwater Law Jones Kansas Oklahoma City Notre Dame Loyola Memphis State Western Kentucky Arkansas

Bold Ruler Set To Weigh In For Flamingo Stakes Race

Bold Ruler carried 122 pounds in the Flamingo Stakes weigh in after losing a four pound advantage to Gen Duke who will also ride at 122 in the 100000 added Flamingo. Trainer Wheatley Blable colt dropped back late while Willie Marlock and Eddie Arcaro expressed surprise at the finish. The Everglades Handicap winner posted a time just ahead of the runner up, setting a near record for the track.

Miami Ela Gen. Duke Bold Ruler Everglades Hosilrat Willie Arlack Bald Rulers Eddie Arcaro Marlack Teading Shans Eddie Arcaro California Bold Ruter Wheatley

Kansas State Sees Path Blocked By Kansas Rivalry

The Big Seven race tightens as Kansas and Kansas State duel in Lawrence and Manhattan. Wilt Chamberlain fuels Kansas with 32 points and 40 rebounds in a dominant win over Missouri, while Colorado climbs to fourth with a victory at Boulder. Nebraska and Iowa State also post wins as title hopes shift.

Kansas State Kansas Oklahoma Lawrence Nebraska Manhattan Town State Wilt Chamberlain Missouri Columbia Chamberlain Grady Wallace South Carolina Lori Messonin Oklahoma City University Big Jack Parr Cals Colorado Boulder Gary Thompson Iowa State Ames

Three Teams Near League Cage Crowns

BYU Idaho State and SMU fight for NCAA tournament berths as they approach key league games this week. BYU can clinch Skyline title with a win over Utah. Idaho State needs a split with Western State for a fifth straight Rocky Mountain crown. SMU can seal a third straight Southwest title by beating Texas A&M and then Rice.

ED Wilks Associated Press Brigham Young Idaho State Southern Methodist BYU Utah Rocky Mountain Western State SMU Mustangs Texas A&m Rice

Wilt Faces Oklahoma Tonight In Scoring Duel

Wilt Chamberlain of Kansas must score 40 against Oklahoma to reclaim the major college scoring lead as Grady Wallace of South Carolina sits at 30.6 and Chet Forte of Columbia 29.6. Forte, Wallace, and Chamberlain all contend through a busy week with multiple conference games shaping title races and tourneys.

Wil KCAA Chel Forte Columbia South Carolina Grady Wallace Kansas Wilt Chamberlain Wallace Fur+man North Carolina Duke Oklahoma Nebraska Oklahoma A&m Yale Brown Atlantic Coast North Carolina State Tar Heels NC State Southern West Virginia Washington & Lee Virginia Tech William & Mary Mountaineers Southeastern Kentucky Vanderbilt Auburn Mississippi State Tulane BIG Ten Indiana Ohio State Idle Michigan State Illinois OSU MSU Michigan Minnesota Missouri Valley Bradley Wichita Eito St. Louis Billikens Marcel K-State Pacific Coast California UCLA Washington Cal Oregon Princeton Dartmouth Penn Cornell

Mantle Faces Career Test Amid Fragile Legs Spotlight

The Hall of Fame case for Mickey Mantle hangs on whether his fragile legs can endure. Reports from the Ball Players' Golf Tournament in Florida show a swollen right leg and wobbly gait, with Mantle using a cart to move. Former exec Bill DeWitt warns management fears for his health, noting left shin osteomyelitis, a knee with prior cartilage removal, and ongoing pain despite wraps and whirlpool therapy.

Oscar Fraley United Press Mickey Mantle Mantle Willie Mays Jim Konstanly Oklahoma Babe Ruth Ty Cobb Joe DiMaggio Yankees Ball Players Florida

Kentucky Cage Star Prays For His Wife To Be Spared

Kentucky center Ed Beck reveals he and teammates prayed at bedside as his wife battles Hodgkin's disease. Beck, missing a game due to family crisis, returns to lead Kentucky against Vanderbilt as SEC race tightens. He cites his wife’s strength and asks for support during a trying period for the Wildcats.

Kentucky Lexington Ed Beck University of Kentucky Star Kentucky Center Hodgkins Beck Mississippi State Adolph Rupp Kentuteky Macon Rupp Chicago Wildcats Loyola Vanderbilt Vandy Commodores

Hockey Roundup Scores and Schedule Shifts Across Leagues

A chaotic recap lists hockey results: New York 3 over Toronto 2, Montreal 2 Chicago y Detroit 6 Boston, Cleveland 3 Buffalo 2, Rochester 3, Hershey 6, Providence, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Huntington 3, Leach and Johnstown, Philadelphia 6 New York 2. Monday schedule shows no nameable matches.

New York Tororto Montreal A Internatio Fort Wayne Indianapolis Huntington Emerin Johnstown Philadelphia New Loon Bastel Wesfrign Thort Wayne Laily Wallsa Rochester Minneapails Syracuse Boston Louis Minneaplis

Oklahoma City Hosts Meeting On New Basketball League Plan

Delegates from seven independents wrapped two days of talks at Oklahoma City University about a proposed two division 10 team league to start in 1958 59. OCU Creighton Regis Marquette De Paul Detroit Memphis State tentative members amid other possible additions. racial issues cited for Memphis State’s veto and discussions stressed faculty control.

Oklahoma City Ip Oklahoma City University OCU Creighton of Omaha Regis of Denver Marquette of Milwaukee de Paul of Chicago Detroit University Memphis State St. Louis Drake Sill Louisville Valparaiso Butler Rockhurst Kansas City St Ambrose Davenport la Reaves Peters F. €.Phogi Allen University of Kansas

Pro Tennis King Ailing Hand Blister May Force Gonzales To Quit Tour

Pancho Gonzales, 28, revealed a recurring racket hand blister that could end his tour if it worsens. After a 6-2 6-4 6-2 win over Ken Rosewall in Madison Square Garden, promoters expect him to continue with a 100 match schedule, though he may be replaced if unable to play.

Gonzales New York Pancho Gonzales Los Angeles Australia Ken Rosewall Madison Square Garden Dallas Jack Kramer Pancho Kramer Pancho Segura Dinny Pails Frank Sedgman Tony Trabert Rosewall Ken Kenny Wan

Faulk Betters LPGA 2-Hole Record at St. Petersburg Open

Mary Lena Faulk of Thom asville Ga. set an LPGA two hole record and won the St. Petersburg Open with a 279 total on Sunset course 6 116 yards. She topped runner up Louise Suggs by three strokes and earned part of a 5000 prize. Betty Jameson tied the old 281 mark for third place.

SY. Petersburg Fla. Lz Mary Lena Faulk Louise Suggs Suegs Betty Jameson Fay Crocker Joyce Ziske Mickey Wright Hagge Kathy Cornelius Willi Smith Betty Kerby St. Petersburg

NCAA Group Sets Football TV Plan

The NCAA television committee outlined next season's football telecast plan from Kansas City, adding one national date while dropping a regional date. Nine national and four regional games are planned, with two games on split network on two national dates and the Game of the Week across eight districts. Walter Byers said ballots go out for approval.

Kansas City NCAA Walter Byers

Skating duo barred from world championships by visa refusal

Laszlo and Marianne Nagy Hungarian figure skaters will miss the world championships in Colorado Springs due to their U S visa denial. Hungarian News Agency reports from Budapest that the pair cannot compete because of the visa setback.

London Laszlo Marianne Nagy Colorado Springs Colo Budapest

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