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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1948

Page

7

Coaches Weigh Rules Changes

Twenty top collegiate football coaches gathered to discuss rule changes. Suggestions include eliminating the point after touchdown, choosing kicking or receiving after scores, widening goal posts, and removing the free substitution rule. Lou Little of Columbia chairs the rules committee.

Mew Tork Matty, Bell Southern Jimmy Fhelan Lou Little Columbia American Football Coaches Association Ihe

Jayhawks Nip OU At Gun In Overtime Thriller

Lawrence Kansas January 7 guard Claude Houchin hit a 47 foot field goal at the buzzer to lift Kansas past Oklahoma 38-37 after overtime in their first Big Six game. Oklahoma led late before Houchin erased the Booner advantage. the Sooners failed to rebound consistently and Kansas built a tight nip and tuck contest throughout. In Stillwater Oklahoma A and M beat Tulsa 40-25 as Vernon Yates led with 10 points while Tulsa struggled from the field. The Aggies face Saint Louis in their next Valley test.

Lawrence Kans Claude Houchin University of Kanaga University of Oklahoma Analim Houchin Booner Oklahoma Paul Courty Sooners Jayhawks Phog Allen Kansans Stillwater Oklo Cklahoma A University of Tulsa Aggies Tulee Missouri Valley Hank Iba Iba Aggie Vernon Yates Gerald Carrens Tulsa St. Louis Billikens

McAlester Coach Announces Not Seeking Renewal

Duane Fisher, McAlester high school head football coach for seven years, will not seek contract renewal next year, announced by Superintendent D. B. Kirkland.

Mcalester Okla Jan. T Duane Fisher McAlester High School D. BD. Kirkland

Browns Sign Dean Sennanbaugher From Ohio State

The Cleveland Browns of the All-America Conference announced the signing of Dean Sennanbaugher a hard running halfback who played at Ohio State in 1943 The move comes as the club seeks depth at backfield options for the season

Aensanbaugher Cleveland Cleveland Browns Dean Sennanbaugher Ohio State

Cityan s Brother Presented DFC for Navy Air Service

Joseph H. Oliver, brother of T. W. Oliver of 412 Ferria, has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for service as a navy aviation ordnance man. Local friends learned today of the hero award and its citation.

Joseph H. Oliver T. ‘W. Oliver Ferria Navy Avia Hon Ordnanceman Oliver

Evening Radio Schedule page entry notes ABC lineup

Wednesday January 7 1045 to 11 sound slate lists Dick Tracy Terry and Pirates Jack Armstrong News Elmer Davis Loney Ranger Here's to Veterana Bing Crosby Show Curtain Call Abbott and Costello To Be Advised Bing Crosby Mes Party Theatre Gems for Thought Dance Music News and Meet the Band with local News at 10 08 10 18 11 00 11 05 11 to end.

Dick Tracy ABC Jack Armstrong News Elmer Davis Bing Crosby Texico Star Theater Sparta

Navy air crewman earns gold star for 20 missions

The subject completed his 20th mission during anti-submarine operations in the Bay of Biscay and western approaches to the United Kingdom from Aug 17, 1943 to June 25, 1944. He received a gold star in lieu of a second Air Medal and is the son-in-law of George A Moore, formerly of Lawton and now living in Duncan.

Bay of Biscay United Kingdom Oliver Wea George A. Moore Lawtonson Duncan

Police Have Busy Month In Lawton

Lawton city police activity in December shows 284 complaints filed 1799.75 in receipts and 6088 in property recovered and returned to owners. City Police Chief Joe Cable's monthly report to the council notes increases in arrests cash receipts and stolen property recoveries compared with prior figures.

Joe Cable

November crime and revenue totals in brief report

The report notes 284 complaints for the period with 36 bonds forfeited totaling 112 167 in fines assessed 1 886 and fines paid 1 437 50. Overparking penalties 41 25. Traffic violations 73 with drunkenness charges 107 disturbances 81 disorderly conduct 5 possession of whisky 10 held for investigation 14 cases dismissed 12 prisoners released 12 defendants turned to county 23 to military police 20 and radio call made 709.

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