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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1953
Page
8
Oklahoma Aggies edged Idaho 51 49 to win the All College Holiday tournament while North Carolina State rallied past Brigham Young 75 59 to claim the Dixie Classic. Marquette beat Minnesota 70 59 and Wake Forest triumphed over Holy Cross 91 69. Notre Dame defeated Northwestern 62 57 as other top teams played Wed night.
In Oklahoma the past week fishing at federal reservoirs was extremely unfavorable at all sites except Lake Texoma where conditions were favorable. Duck season ranged from fair to poor as it closed, while quail hunting was hampered by little rain thin cover and scarce game.
In a sports mirror, notable results from the Rose Bowl and major bowls are recapped. Illinois beat Stanford 40 to 7 to reinforce Big Ten dominance over the PCC, while past classics show Alabama, Texas, and USC securing decisive bowl wins before large crowds.
New York reports a generally strong 1952 for sports though attendance slumped in all but horse racing. TV revenue grows in importance while manpower limits persist. Eisenhower’s White House return hints at continued sports support amid wartime constraints. Major events include Yankees beating Dodgers in seven, boxing rise with Marciano, golf Open and PGA title quests, and Wimbledon US Open grand slams.
Winds reach up to 110 miles per hour across Afghanistan's southwest frontier from June through September, blowing continuously and impacting local communities, travel, and agriculture with intense seasonal weather.
Danny Nardico, first to floor Jake LaMotta, says he now seeks a shot at light heavyweight champion Archie Moore after a seventh round knockout shown on national TV. The ex Marine delivered a decisive overhand right and left hook, sending LaMotta to the canvas and ending the fight after eight seconds of the seventh. The 3,318 crowd watched Nardico dominate the brawl as LaMotta failed to rise for the eighth.
Coral Gables Jan 1 Tony DeSpirito, 18, plans a 10 day vacation after tying and breaking riding records at Tropical Park. He rode his 390th winner aboard Satisfied in the opening race to surpass the previous single year mark of 388, then finished well in subsequent races as he aimed to add to his total.
American physician Crawford Long is credited with being the first to use ether as an anesthetic in a surgical operation, marking a milestone in medical history and the advancement of painless surgery.
Florida and Tulsa staged an explosive Gator Bowl showdown with Florida favored by 7 1/2 points as about 30 000 fans expected. Tulsa relies on Ronnie Morris while Florida lists Rick Casares, Buford Long, Papa Lance, and sophomore Fred Robinson possibilities. Joe D Agostino leads Florida defense against Tulsa’s rushing attack. In the Cotton Bowl, Tennessee and Texas meet as Texas’ ground game and James Carroll Jones pace a potent attack against a stingy Vols defense led by Atkin and Holdhan. Coach Bob Neyland back on the Tennessee bench directs Harvey Robinson for the game.
Missouri Valley College edged Southwestern Oklahoma 77-76 in overtime to capture the Sunshine basketball title in Portales New Mexico. It finished 69-69 at regulation with a Chesney jumper at the buzzer.
A string of college basketball results features Seton Hall over Loyola California 87 to 66, West Virginia over Cornell 70 to 65, Notre Dame over Northwestern 62 to 57, Akron over Colby 71 to 68, Marquette over Minnesota 70 to 50, and other finals including North Carolina State over Brigham Young 75 to 9 in the Dixie Classic. Consolation games saw Wake Forest beat Holy Cross 91 to 69 and Pennsylvania 70 to 62 over North Carolina, with Duke 74 over Princeton 59. Oklahoma A&M 51 over Idaho 49 and Western Kentucky 91 over Penn State 78 headline further results. Ohio? Oklahoma City 49 over Wyoming 40. Tulsa 79 over Bowling Green 75. East and Gulf region scores list Western Kentucky, Southeastern Louisiana, and others. In Oklahoma related events, East Central 67 over Northeastern 48. Phillips 84 over Northwestern State 78. Wesleyan 70 over East Texas Baptist. Oklahoma Baptist 76 over Lee A&M 74. Also Connors 59 at Muskogee JC, Seiling 42 over Mooreland 40, Leedy 45 over Nici 36. Regional pro and club results include Boston 97 over Syracuse 87, Fort Wayne 91 over Indianapolis, and Minneapolis 82 over Baltimore 56.
New York suit challenges boxing commission ruling in Giardello Graham decision. Joey Giardello argues the commission overstepped authority by reversing official judges and seeks reinstatement as winner. The case, filed by attorney J Norman Lewis, aims to set a legal precedent for boxing commissions and ring records nationwide.
The Los Angeles Open tees off at sunup Friday with 148 players in a field chasing a $20,000 prize. Favorites include Julius Boros Dr Cary Middlecoff and Jack Burke Jr plus Lloyd Mangrum who has won this event in 1949 and 1951. Weather may bring showers as the winter circuit opens.
In Adelaide Australia Sedgman and McGregor refused to comment on turning professional after Australia’s 4-1 win over the United States in the Davis Cup challenge round. The pair faced a volley of questions during an afternoon exhibition and offered no reply not even a standard comment. Ted Schroeder has been in town as an emissary for Jack Kramer’s touring pro group.
Wisconsin and Southern California prepare for the Rose Bowl game amid calm confidence. USC carries a 9 1 record and a strong defense while Wisconsin, co champions of the Big Ten, promotes a potent offense. Coaches Williamson and Hill express readiness and belief in their teams.
East Central defeated Northeast ern Redmen 48 to 7 in the Enid Intercollegiate Basketball Tournament final. Joe Smith paced the champions with 21 points as East Central led 15-11 after one, 36-23 at halftime, and pulled away in the second half. Phillips beat Northwestern 84-78 for third. Oklahoma Baptist won seventh place over Panhandle A M 76-74.
Kansas State coach Jack Gardner leads a 7-1 start after a blitzing win in the Big Seven pre season tournament in Kansas City. He cites his team as possibly the nation’s best, with a rugged, tall lineup and deep defense, while football struggles at the school.
Camp Drake Bulldogs defeat Yokosuka Navy Base Sea Hawks 25 to 6 in Tokyo to claim the Far East interservice football championship. Drake Army had earlier secured the Far East Army title, while Yokosuka earned the right to face them by routing an Air Force eleven.
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