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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1956

Page

13

Wide Arena Scores Across Cities and Colleges

A long list of basketball results from various cities and schools shows scores ranging from high totals in matchups like Arkansas and Oklahoma teams to midweek college games in the East and Midwest. Notable scorers and venues include Tulsa area schools, Norman, Stillwater, and many universities across the nation.

High Volt Age Leads 13 in Columbiana Handicap at Hialeah

In Miami Florida High Voltage shares top weight of 126 pounds with Sometime Thing in the $20,000 added Columbiana Handicap for fillies and mares at Hialeah Park. Queen Hopeful and Sometime Thing are also strong contenders with 123 pounds, set for seven furlongs.

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Wichita Center Gaining Ground In Scoring Race

Wichita Center’s Bob Hodgson leads a late push as the Wheatshockers win two Valley games and rise to third in the Missouri Valley scoring race. Hodgson, 6-6 center, nets 27 then 24 points, lifting his season average to 20.1 while teammate Joe Stevens sits at 20.0. Houston’s Don Boldebuck leads with 23.3 as action nears a showdown in Wichita with flexing Dreadnaughts. Ebben of Detroit stands at 21.9 and trails Boldebuck by 1.4 per game with two left.

Bob Hodgson Wichita Missouri Valley Don Boldebuck Houston Bill Ebben Detroit Hodgson Wheatshockers St. Louis Joe Stevens Stevens Boldebuck Bradley Ebben Smith Jim McLaughlin Mack Carter Oklahoma A&m John Yates Tulsa Junior Born Art Helms Houston Giant

Eagles to Meet 49ers in Sacramento Preseason Tilt

The Philadelphia Eagles travel to Sacramento to face the San Francisco 49ers in a Sunday exhibition game on September 23. It will be the 49ers last tune up before the regular season opener on September 30.

San Francisco Philadelphia Eagles San Francisco Forty Niners Sacramento Calif

Calhoun to Meet Fullmer in MSG 10-Round Bout

Unbeaten welterweight Rory Calhoun of White Plains N Y signed to face sixth ranked Gene Fullmer of West Jordan Utah in a 10 round middleweight bout at Madison Square Garden on March 16 Calhoun improved to 18 and 0 after beating Angelo Defendis Monday night in New York City

New York Rory Calhoun White Plains N.Y Angelo Defendis Gene Fullmer West Jordan Utah Madison Square Garden

Springfield Cubs to buy Pynchon Park for 35000

The Springfield Cubs Inc will exercise its option to purchase city owned Pynchon Park for 35000, with the option deadline in 1965. The move confirms the club’s plan to acquire the stadium from the city.

Springfield Mass Springfield Cubs, Inc Pynchon Park

Diamond Dust Fondys Bat Booming In Early Cub Sessions

United Press reports Cubs manager Stan Hack says first base is wide open but Dee Fondy’s hot hitting could seal the job. Fondy belted a long home run at Mesa while rivals Kellert and Speake push for the spot. Other camps note Nelson’s two homers at Scottsdale and injuries at Baltimore.

United Press Stan Hack Cubs Big Dee Fondy Fondy Frank Kellert Brooklyn Bob Speake Mesa Ariz Rendezvous Park

Pokes Seek Fullback Replacement In Spring Practice

Stillwater Oklahoma A&M coach Cliff Speegle searches for Earl Lunsford’s successor as fullback. Candidates include Duck Daugherty of Hastings Nebraska and freshmen George Madamba Woodward and Larry Rundle Seminole. Three players sidelined by injuries last week are Hal Mahany with a broken leg Jim Kinyon and Bobby Harris.

Stillwater Okla Oklahoma A&m Cliff Speegle Earl Lunsford Aggies Speegle Aggie Grid Duck Daugherty Hastings Neb George Madamba Woodward Larry Rundle Seminole Aggie Hal Mahany Jim Kinyon Bobby Harris Mahany

Hockey Scores And Schedules Across Leagues

National League Detroit defeats Boston 4 to 1 while International League Troy beats Fort Wayne 4 to 1. Eastern League results include Washington 6 Johnstown 4 and Philadelphia 4 Baltimore 3. Wednesday schedule lists several games across major leagues and matchups.

Detroit Boston Troy Fort Wayne Washington Johnstown Philadelphia Baltimore Cleveland Pittsburgh Buffalo Providence Cincinnati Grand Rapids Clinton New Haven

Middlecoff Favored In Houston Open Start

Cary Middlecoff, the crowd favorite, seeks a Houston Open repeat as 72 holes begin. He has piled up 14 birdies in two days at Memorial Park, with 51 of 144 players qualifying and three tied at 71 vying for spots.

Houston Cary Middlecoff Memphis Memorial Park Middlecoff Harry Dee Hartsdale N.Y Bob Gajcia Detroit Mich Bill Williamson Charlotte N.C

Unbeaten Heavyweight Machen Set for TV Debut in San Francisco

Eddie Machen, 11-0 with 10 knockouts, faces Cuban challenger Mederos in a 10 p.m. televised bout at Bennie Ford's San Francisco Garden. Mederos stands 18-8-2 with 13 knockouts, and the card marks Machen's first camera appearance and San Francisco Garden debut as promoters push his rise in the ring.

San Francisco Eddie Machen Bay Area Julio Mederos Havana Machen Bennie Ford San Francisco Garden Ford

Colts sign end Donlin from Hamline to 1956 NFL pact

Dick Donlin, 207 pounds, end from Hamline University and second draft choice of the Baltimore Colts, has signed his 1956 NFL contract. He led small colleges in pass receiving in 1955 with 41 receptions for 480 yards.

Baltimore Dick Donlin Hamline University Baltimore Colts Donlin

Iowa college men clash over NCAA small college tourney

Iowa athletic leaders disagree on NCAA entry into small college basketball. Some fear NCAA aims at mid sized schools, others see potential benefits. The survey covers NAIA and NCAA roles, with Wartburg College and others weighing in.

Des Moines Iowa College NCAA NAIA National Collegiate Athletic Assn

Keglers' Korner: Williams Presses 602 Series At Sooner Lanes

Major League bowling at Sooner Lanes saw Williams post a 220 210 172 602 series to lead the night. Teams Townes Mens Store and Constitution Press split points as Ewald topped Newsmen with 213 171 0 584. Other high scorers included Hatchett 549 Hendricks 543 and Montgomery 569 with Food Mart sweeping four points from Don Eaton Transfer and Storage.

Bob Williams Sooner Lanes Townes Mens Store Constitution Press Bill Despard Stephens Agency B. J. McGee Ray Hatchett al Hendricks Green - Howenstine Clyde Hines Green-Howenstine Bernard Montgomery Carless Food Mart Don Eaton Pete Miller K. Smart Clarence Mynes Steve Artell

McElhenny Probed For Income Questions Dropped

PCC commissioner Schmidt says Hugh McElhenny’s college income inquiry is moot as he left eligibility and the PCC has no jurisdiction. McElhenny and wife reported $800 monthly during college years at Washington, with $75 from a campus job. McElhenny, All-America in 1951, has played for the San Francisco 49ers since. He says both Schmidt and the income tax people knew of his jobs and income, but Schmidt notes surprise at the off campus earnings.

San Francisco Hugh McElhenny Pacific Coast Conference PCC Victor O. Schmidt Hugh McElhenny University of Washington Washington San Francisco ‘49Ers Associated Press Schmidt

Racial Troubles Overplayed Says Alabama Governor

Montgomery reports Gov. James E. Folsom criticizes the world attention on the Alabama racial disturbances as overplayed. He urges white citizens and Black residents to pursue calm, understanding debate and emphasizes natural differences he traces to nature, noting fear dynamics between groups and agitators.

Montgomery Ala James E. Folsom University of Alabama Alabama

St Marys Ramps City Victory Over Holy Family Canute

St Marys of Lawton led by Phil Roberts with 16 points defeated Holy Family of Canute 38 to 34 last night in Canute. Roberts sparked the effort as St Marys moved to a narrow win on the road.

Leo Nease Lupi Sinclair Lupi Kellys Creamery Troy Pitts Coleman von Werder Kellys Canute St. Mary’s of Lawton Phil Roberts Holy Family of Canute

Cardinals Sign Kucera in 1956 Contract

Bill Kucera a 230 pound tackle from Colorado has signed his 1956 contract with the Chicago Cardinals. Kucera was the club s 30th draft choice this year.

Cardinals Kucera Chicago Bill Kucera Colorado Chicago Cardinals

Commission sets new boxing fee for miffed Moore

In Sacramento the California Athletic Commission clashed with light heavyweight champion Archie Moore over a non title ten round in San Diego. Moore had agreed to meet Bob Dunlap but the commission substituted Frankie Daniels claiming last year Daniels missed a Moore bout and seeks another chance.

Machen Howard King Reno Archie Moore Ben Wise Sacramento Calif California Athletic Commission Moore San Diego Bob Dunlap Joseph Genshlea Frankie Daniels Athletic Commission Dunlap Daniels Genshlea

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