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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1956

Page

23

Lutherans Lead In Bowling As Alvog Spins 228

In church league action at Sooner Lanes last night St Johns Lutheran led over Westminster Presbyterian as Alvog rolled a 228 and a 564 series plus 536s from Ulveg and Hansen shored the win. Jim Gentry led Centenary Methodist with 549, while First Presbyterian split with First Methodist on total pins.

John Mechefko Westminster Presbyterian Ray Fisher Presbyterians St. Johns Lutheran Sooner Lanes Chuck Ulveg Olaf Hansen St. Johns Ulveg Bob Phelps Centenary Methodist Central Baptist Jim Gentry Bill Easley Aldeern the Baptists Ed Desautel Rod Pope Congregational First Baptist Jack Ferrell Wesley Methodist St. Andrews Episcopal Tom English First Presbyterian First Methodist Phyllis Baars Pitch Props Hoppers Rators Choppers Fiyettes Skids Whirlybirds Bill Ewald

Record-Shattering Kentucky Blasts Georgia 143-66

The Associated Press reports Kentucky defeats Georgia 143 to 66, a third-highest college game scoring total. Alabama ties for SEC crown with 95-81 win over Tennessee as Kentucky slips from top 10. Oklahoma City University and Tulsa win to boost NCAA hopes, while Holy Cross and Oklahoma City shine in other top bouts.

East Foly Cross Connecticut LaSalle West Chester Army Swarthmore St. Francis Mount St. Mary’s Suffolk Boston Boston College St. Anselm’s Upsala Hunter Wagner Hofstra Brockport N.Y Alfred Plattsburgh Potsdam Bates Austin College Iowa State Colorado Ariz. St. Flagstaff Ariz. St. Tempe Colorado Mines Colorado College Hardin - Simmons Associated Press Kentucky Wildcats Georgia Furman Citadel Baltimore U Catholic U Adolph Rupp Kentucky Rifles Alabama Cats

Washington Deer Die by Thousands During Cold Blast

Washington state faces a deer catastrophe as 40 000 to 50 000 deer are projected to die in five Central Washington counties this year due to bitter winter weather. John A. Biggs, state game director, says loss is certain despite efforts, about half the 1955 hunter kill statewide, prompting a return to buck-only regs in hard-hit areas. Orchardists bear some blame for winter damage as deer browse on fruit tree twigs. one example notes 111 deer killed under property protection laws.

Seattle Washington John A. Biggs Biggs

Winter deer feeding drives cost and effort in Twisp area

Outdoor winter report notes inch snow near Twisp with deer boards fed at 76 stations in two hard hit counties. Game crews guide deer away from orchards to feed hay and expensive pellets, costing state over 100000 dollars beyond normal winter costs. Elk and birds show varied winter fortunes.

66ers Near Loop Crown

Akron Ohio Bartlesville Phillips 66ers poised to clinch their eighty straight NIIBL title with two wins and two Peoria defeats. Peoria beat Wichita 96 81 and edged 66ers 87 86 while Bartlesville swept Milwaukee 96 83 and 89 72. Wichita beat Akron 85 81 in the week’s other game.

Akron Ohio Bartlesville Phillips 66Ers Peoria Milwaukee Wichita Cats Illinois 66Ers

Three Teams Share Lead In Industrial Cage League

Fairmont Food Security Bank and Montgomery Ward held a three way tie for first after decisive wins. Fairmont 41 Southwestern Bell 20, Security Bank 36 Popular Furniture 22, Montgomery Ward 35 28 against Constitution Press in overtime. Coca Cola beat Public Service 34 26.

Fairmont Food Security Bank Montgomery Ward Industrial League Fairmont Southwestern Bell Popular Furniture Coleader Constitution Press Coca- Cola Public Service

Skating Stars Return With European Exhibition

World champions Hayes Alan Jenkins of Colorado Springs and Carl Heiss of New York conclude their Europe tour with an exhibition at the Palais des Sports Tuesday night and plan to fly home Wednesday.

Skate Stars Paris Hayes Alan Jenkins Colorado Springs Colo Carl Heiss New York Palais Des Sports

Pettit Grabs Pro Scoring Lead After Historic Week

Bob Pettit of St. Louis surged to the top of the NBA scoring race after a record-setting week totaling 190 points in six games, averaging 31.77, and adding 23 last night to lead Paul Arizin by 78 points. Pettit also tops in games and points per game, with 1,549 total through 61 games, as Carl Braun scored 44 for New York in a 113-109 win. Fort Wayne’s Larry Foust led with 28 in a 98-95 overtime win that kept Syracuse from overtaking for the East playoff berth. Sharman, Schnittker, and Schayes contended for the free-throw and field-goal percentages crown. Philadelphia’s Johnston and Arizin led field goal accuracy, while Bob Cousy topped assists.

New York Bob Pettit St. Louis Philadelphia Paul Arizin Pettit Arizin Carl Braun Knick Hawks Syracuse Chiefs Fort Wayne Pistons Larry Foust Dolph Schayes Boston Bill Sharman Minneapolis Dick Schnittker Sharman Schnittker Schayes Neil Johnston Bob Cousy

Stag Party Slated Tonight For Former Country Club Pro

Joe Durham former at the Country club will be guest of honor at a stag party tonight at 6 30 p m in the Country club clubhouse.

Joe Durham Country Club

Douglass Beats Eagles in All City Cage Contest

Douglass improved to 9-9 by defeating St. Mary's 64-26 at the Knights gym. Playing reserves for most of the game, the Lions led 28-4 at halftime as Joe Butler scored 22 points to pace Douglass.

Douglass Lawton Douglass St. Mary’s Knights Lions Joe Butler

Giants New Pilot Earns Team Wide Support In Camp

After two days in Phoenix camp, New York Giants manager Bill Rigney wins team favor for rookie pilot who blends leadership with personal touch. Hartman, 18, praised for tools and poise, awaits minor league assignment. Kaline, rookie standout, gains attention at Detroit camp. Regalado shifts from third to first base as Indians plan five first base trials.

Phoenix Ariz.p Bill Rigney New York Giants Root Hartman Beaumont Chicago White Sox Tucson Ariz Rudy Regalado Cleveland Indians Regalado Indianapolis al Lopez

Yankees Pick Four Starters For Pitching Staff

In St Petersburg Casey Stengel said the Yankees are stronger this year with four likely starters. He named Whitey Ford, Bob Turley, Tom Morgan, and Mickey McDermott as candidates, noting Ford remains unsigned and that spring training last year offered less certainty.

Casey Stengel New York Yankees Casey Whitey Ford ST. Petersburg Fla.p Bob Turley Tommy Byrne Mickey McDermott Ford Turley Bob Grim

Furillo Blames Dirty Play For Juvenile Delinquency In Baseball

Vero Beach Florida outfielder Carl Furillo blames dirty play in the majors for juvenile delinquency. He notes youths see players hit or spike and assume it is acceptable. Furillo has been beaned seven times and urges a cleaner game to curb youth misbehavior. Portfield optimistic about Red Sox spring camp.

Vero Beach Fla.p Brooklyn Carl Furillo Furillo

Milwaukee Braves Pitching Coach Rost lauds success

Bradenton Florida report notes Pitching Coach Charlie Rost of the Milwaukee Braves pins the success on pitching discipline and roster depth as spring games begin.

Bradenton Fla.p Charlie Rost Milwaukee Braves

Kaline Aims to Carry Power for Detroit This Season

Lakeland Florida reports Detroit’s 21-year-old Al Kaline is expected to add power to the lineup this season after a strong showing last year. The article notes Kaline’s potential for home runs and impact at the plate for the Tigers.

Lakeland Fla Detroit al Kaline

Tappe Aims for Cubs Breakthrough With Hand Conditioning

Mesa, Ariz. coach Elvin Tappe works hard to sharpen his batting edge for a Chicago Cubs chance. He tears newspapers into bits and crumples them into balls to strengthen his hands, saying he is a strong defensive catcher who would be a regular hitter if he can reach .250.

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