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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1964
Page
10
Lawrence County community notes the resignation of Bob Bodenhamer, Lawton High Wolverines coach after a decade of success including two state Class AA titles. He cites personal reasons and money concerns, leaving the program after the current semester.
Bodenhamer announces resignation as Lawton High School football coach and athletic director effective at year end. John Shoemaker and Gene Hancock say a successor will likely come from the current LHS staff, with a board decision anticipated later in spring. Bodenhamer, 36, led the Wolverines to two state championships and a 79-27-6 record in ten seasons.
Iowa State drives past Colorado 60 58 in overtime at Ames to break a first place tie while Oklahoma State falls 50 48 to Iowa State in overtime. Kansas State edges Nebraska 50 48 at Manhattan to stay in sole possession atop the Big Eight.
Providence College, defending NIT champion, accepted an NCAA invitation marking the Friars first ever at large selection by the NCAA. Athletic director Rev. A B Begley said the move reflects belonging to the NCAA and the association championship. Nine teams were picked by the NCAA with three more joining the NIT as selections began.
The Comanche Touring Club schedules a Wednesday 7:45 PM meeting at 1313 Upton Road Fort Sill. A special Gimmick Rally follows the meeting and all interested persons are invited to attend.
The Harlem Globetrotters perform tonight at Lawton High School arena at 8 p.m. led by Inman Jackson known as Big Jack. The act blends ball handling tricks with comedy, drawing on decades of touring fame and a history of financial and global appeal.
Cameron College Aggies overcome a 11 point second half deficit to edge Oklahoma City University Freshmen 53 51. Coffey and Vernon Paul lead Cameron with 16 and 15 points as Gary Gray tops OCU with 16, Virgil Fite adds 13. Cameron improves to 14 8, OCU 5 7. Next visit Shawnee for St Gregorys. UCLA tops poll with 21 0. Michigan 17 2. Kentucky 18 2.
Luke Appling joins the Hall of Fame on the BBWAA ballot after a long career with the Chicago White Sox. He earned a .310 lifetime average and led the American League in hits twice, becoming the 39th shortstop elected and the first since Ty Cobb.
Jesse Coffey hit a 25 foot jumper with 12 seconds left to turn a late deficit into a Cameron victory. OCU's late pressure faltered as a sixth half timeout produced a technical foul and Coffey sank the free throw to seal the win for Cameron.
UCLA remains unbeaten and leads the AP poll with Michigan and Kentucky. Villanova and DePaul earn moves into post season consideration as Duke Oregon State advance and Drake climbs to 10th in the rankings.
The Top Ten rankings show first place votes in parentheses and season records through Saturday February 15, with points assigned on a 10 9 8 7 4 5 4 3 2 1 basis.
The Eisenhower junior basketball team finally won a Junior Boomer game, defeating Anadarko 38 to 36 after three overtimes. Paul Craig sparked the comeback with a late third overtime jump shot and clutch baskets in the second extra period, finishing the season 7-12 overall and 1-11 in league play.
The notice urges placing life insurance as a top priority and offers help to align coverage properly. It emphasizes adequate life insurance as essential for a family's future and lists contact details for assistance.
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