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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1957
Page
18
The column surveys boxing figures like Gene Fulmer and Sugar Ray Robinson, notes public scrutiny of fighters and a welter of rumors, mentions Owen and the Yankees World Series moment, references Baylor Hickman and Tennessee, and previews a four-season Class C California league schedule with playoffs and prizes.
Grandfielders, favored to go the route, face Faxon at Grandfield in the Big Pasture tourney. Temple Inc Union Valley boys and Randiett Indiana girls also play. Randiett toys beat Geroni 23-4. Grandfield used reserves second half. Bill Anderson scored 40 for Eagles. Bruce McLain 13 for Grandfield. Alfalfa beat Mt View 62-30. Carnegie 50-36 over Granite. Gazebo girls 52-34 over Mt View. Walters beat Comanche 51-25. Don Logan 18. Elgin beat nexter 32-41 for crown. Cement kept pace in conference race. Cadin 64. Cache girls 56-48 over Bulldogs. Weaver swept Loveland in Tillman county. Davidson girls 40-23 over Jollister. Huallister boys 46-22.
Action from the Big Pasture scoreboard highlights Appentone edging Tipton 40 32 and Grandfield defeating Faxon 39 20. Donna Weddle hit two late free throws to rally Appentone. Cot ton Davis led Geronimo with 17 points before benching in the final period. Grandfield surged late to beat Faxon while Geronimo fell behind Randlett 33 18 at halftime. The night also featured Temple-Caton Valley and other district results.
The NCAA rejected a plan to pair Oklahoma Sooners and the University of Miami for a post season game to aid Hungarian refugee relief. Henry Ford II reportedly supported the idea and was interested in the proposal.
NCAA states it will not ease penalties for schools on probation over recruiting violations. Wall Byers says the council will not discuss changes to the penalty structure. Pacific Coast Conference sanctions for Washington, California, Southern Cal and UCLA remain, with post season bans. Rumors swirl about coaching moves as conventions unfold.
Oklahoma Governor Raymond Gary praised the Sooners football team for drawing state attention and publicity. He noted governors from 40 states sent telegrams and Texas Governor Allan Shivers and New York Governor Averell Harriman lauded the team’s success, highlighting its long undefeated stretch.
Empire Braves beat Indian School 59 to 57 on a last five second field goal by Mac McClennon. Jimmy Johnson led Empire with 30 points, delivering decisive runs in the first, second and fourth quarters. Coffelt scored 20 to pace FSIS, but the Bravés earned their win and close the home slate at 3-? as they head to Tipton Friday for a conference game.
Big Bill Russell adjusts to pro grind in his New York debut, the Celtics losing 113 to 102 to the Knicks. He is praised for defense and rebounding but must shed his polite image as rugged veterans push him to tougher play. Coaches and owners see potential greatness despite the early rough treatment.
Tony Guinn, a Murray Junior College sophomore 6 feet 4 and 100 pounds, overcame polio to become a standout basketball player. Coached by Gerald Stockton, he has 18.4 points per game as Murray races to the top of the Junior College Conference, after a season opener loss to the A&M freshman squad.
Lawton Wolverines defeat Chickasha 48-37 in Boomer conference action to extend their solid run. Bradford dominates rebounding, Wilson scores 237 points this season, while El Reno drops to Capitol Hill in a double overtime 45-43 setback.
Chicago vice president Chuck Comiskey offered Detroit 250000 in cash or players for Al Kaline, but the Tigers refused. GM Spike Briggs said Kaline wanted about 520,000. Detroit claimed the bid was about 150000 short. Kaline, a 1953 AL batting champion, earned 26000 that year and sought more, while Comiskey pursued a clean up hitter.
Lawton high school will host two regional tournaments next month as part of Oklahoma High School Athletic Association events. The Class AA field features Norman, El Reno, Duncan and Lawton. Class A matches include Allus, Anadarko, Chickasha and Clinton. Regional winners advance to state tournaments. District centers and sites for Class B and C were also announced, with hosting towns across southwest Oklahoma.
Unbeaten North Carolina extended its record to 12-0 with a win over William and Mary as Lennie Rosenbluth struggled but the Tar Heels still prevailed. The squad faces Clemson and Virginia in ACC play while other top teams posted varied results including Dayton upset over Canisius and Princeton's overtime win over Columbia.
Syracuse N Y telecast features heavyweight Wayne Bethea in a 20 round re match with Zora Folley at the War Memorial Auditorium. The bout will be shown nationally on ABC starting at 10 p.m. EST. Bethea, 24, recently dropped to Folley and is among top contenders linked to Floyd Patterson. Folley also held No 10 in the NBA standings.
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