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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1956
Page
12
Lawton eyed as potential host for a national junior college football bowl. NJCAA plans late season clash between top JUCO powers, decided by weekly Top Ten voting and final poll. Dr Swenson favors Texas or Oklahoma site for mild late autumn weather.
Cameron's 12 point burst in the second half, aided by a zone defense, toppled Eastern A&M 75 to 58 at Wilburton. Johnnie Carver led with 21 points, while Bruce Medley Audie Woodard and Fran Siebuhr added 10 each as Cameron extended its junior college conference win streak to 19 and kept strong regional hopes alive.
At Snug Harbor on Grand River Oklahoma a new $18,000 enclosed fishing dock nears completion. The largest inland enclosed dock in the nation will seat 192 fishers with 72 inside and 126 on the outside. It features thermostatic heat insulated walls and a knotty pine interior. Ed Wright, the concessionaire, says the dock operates year round attracting mostly women and generating about $50,000 in paid admissions over three years. A bait shop and all night restaurant are nearby.
Massachusetts completed a double win by counting a February 6 charity game against Amherst toward its season record after NCAA official John Bunn ruled it valid. The Minutemen then beat Connecticut 87-85 to finish 14-6, the program’s first 14-win season.
Waterville Maine Ron Marozzi of Rhode Island connected on his first five free throw attempts before missing last night to set a major college basketball record of 35 straight. Rhode Island made 25 of 32 foul shots in an 83 61 win. The previous consecutive free throw record was 33 by Howard Shannon of Kansas State in 1947 48. Marozzi teammate Bill van Weyhe had matched Shannon earlier this season. Bill Parrot of David Lipscomb holds the all college mark with 38 in a row in 1953 54.
INDIANAPOLIS The Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced three more entries for the 500 mile race bringing the field to 14 for the 40th Memorial Day event. A. E. Dean of Paramount California entered two Dean Van Lines Spe cials and named Jimmy Bryan of Phoenix Arizona to drive one car. no driver listed for the second. Lysle Greenman and E. R. Casale of Whittier California entered their Greenman Casale Special but did not nominate a driver. Entries close April 15 with at least 45 more cars expected. Time trials begin May 19 to trim the field to 33 starters for May 30.
Oklahoma A&M and Tulsa meet again in a Missouri Valley Conference basketball tilt with the Aggies needing a win to stay in title contention. Tulsa defeated the Cowboys 47 44 at Gallagher Hall and must sweep remaining games to share the league crown if Houston falters.
Norman Okla Daniel D Mich Look Magazine editorial director will present the Grantland Rice award to the national champion University of Oklahoma football team. The Football Writers Association of America named the Sooners as winners and the trophy will be presented in Holmberg Hall on campus.
Brooklyn Dodgers manager Walt Alston opened spring training in Beach, warning players to avoid overconfidence after a 1954 pennant miss. He plans a strict one daily workout, assigns a tough policy, and will assess pitchers first, with Don Newcombe leading by example as he recovers from illness and weighs his pitching readiness for the coming season.
Lawton high hosts Ardmore Friday night in hopes of ending a late season slide. The Wolverines lost to Altus 43-36, with Jimmy Wilson and Harvey Coombs limited to 17 total points. Mickey Tims led Altus with 14 points, and Lawton trailed 31-22 after the third quarter before a late rally fell short.
Russ Meyer, 32, ex-Brooklyn pitcher, joins the Chicago Cubs as a starter after stints with Philadelphia and Brooklyn. He notes past struggles against the Cubs but expects a fruitful role this season, calling the club strong and capable of finishing as high as second. Meyer recalls a long Mets-like run of success against Chicago and says he’s settled down, married, and focused on pitching regularity.
The small Black Maryland State College Hawks, with a 98 82 win over Delaware State to cap an undefeated 20 game basketball run, and a 57 1 5 football mark over seven years, eye CIAA tournament in Durham February 23 25 and potential NIT bid. Coach Nathaniel Taylor guides a young squad led by Theo Lloyd and Franklin Carr, balancing fundamentals with fast breaks as Walter McLaughlin notes strong NIT interest but no bid yet.
In undated action the San Francisco Dons hold the top spot in the weekly AP basketball poll. Rhode Island’s Ron Marozzi set a major college record by extending his consecutive free throws to 35 in a 83-61 Rhode Island win over Colby. Other notes include Houston Open round leaders Harry Dee Bob Gajcia Bill Williamson posting 68s and multiple race results at Hialeah Sunshine Park and Fair Grounds.
Walters and Cement meet on the Blue Devil court at 8 50 Thursday night in a top Southwestern regional game. Cement beat Elgin in the district finals and is favored to beat Walters, who has slim chances yet hopes to end its slump. Altus is the tournament favorite overall with several class titles, while other Comanche county teams like Indiahoma and Hayes wrestle for spots in afternoon and evening games.
In Miami Beach Al Andrews outpointed Billy Kilgore. In Sacramento Joey Lopes outpointed Jorge Macias. In Houston Davey Walden defeated Al Tisi. In Kansas City Jesse Turner beat Leroy Green. In Holyoke Barry Allison bested Wilbur Wilson.
Gayle Talbot reports Freddie Corcoran eyeing an international golf tournament at Wentworth with 28 countries planned and invitations to Russia and Formosa. Corcoran envisions Olympic inclusion and hopes a Walter Hagen style roving ambassador role could ease global relations through golf.
Boston hosts the 43rd Eastern Dog Show final day at Mechanics Building. Wilbur White Swan a toy poodle owned by Mrs. Bertha Smith of Beth Page New York seeks best in show after winning Westminster. Breed winners yesterday included Ch Fancy Bombardier a bloodhound and Ch Robin Hill Brigade a Sealyham terrier.
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