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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1957

Page

11

Big Pasture hosts three pivotal basketball clashes tonight

Grandfield faces Tipton in a key tournament with Temple and Walters leading the Blue Devils. Temple beat Abpeatone and Kan Valley, while Walters outpaced Tipton. Soft defense and late scoring shaped the semifinals as Grandfield, Temple, and Tipton jockeyed for position.

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Chiefs Seattle Tangle In Missouri Valley Action

Bradley continued its dominance over Oklahoma Aggies with a 60-19 margin in a Missouri Valley clash. Oklahoma City University, ranked 11th, hosts Seattle University in a rematch of the All-College tournament final won by Seattle in overtime 70-69. Bradley's Barney Cable scored 20 on the road win.

Associated Oklahoma Aggies Houston Bradley Telsa Barney Cable AEM

Milwaukee Ace Sees Tight Flag Race

Johnny Logan of the Milwaukee Braves questions Billy Bruton and other rivals as the National League pennant race tightens. Logan argues rest helped the Braves but notes a costly end to the season, insisting the team played strong baseball to finish one game behind Brooklyn with two losses in St Louis and a 3-1 loss to the Cardinals.

Milwaukee Ace Iuwaukee Johnny Logan Milwaukee Braves Billy Bruton Downvil Braves Brooklyn Cincinnati St. Louis Pittsburgh Logan Rbraton Milwaukee Dodges

Cage Tourney Opens Tonight With Old Rivals In Tilt

The Aggies face stiff competition as Ted Owens led squad and Connors and Schwestern host 2-3 rivals in a returning tournament. Midwestern, Cameron, and Hannibal La Grange highlight the field with James Wing and Jerry Blair among leading scorers. Advance tickets go on sale at local shops for reserved seating.

Agsies Ted Owens Crew Arcane Tri Texas Techmen Fred Yeahqua Die Connors Schwestern Weasley Kerney Conners Evew Steen Warner A. D. James Texans Cameron Wichita Falls Hannibal Lae Grange Paris Aggies R&s Sporting Goods Wall's News Stand Prescription Shop Pharmacy Gilbert's

Conerly To Direct East Attack In Pro All-Star Game

Los Angeles hosts the seventh annual Fast-West Pro Bowl Sunday in Memorial Coliseum. New York Giants coach Paddy Conerly directs East backfield led by Charlie Conerly Q B with Lenny Moore Rick Casares and others named by Pro Bowl organizers.

Conerly East Los Angeles Jim Lee Mowel New York Giants Memorial Coliseum Cowell Charlie Conerly Howell Los Angeles Ram Ers Drelared Rey Giants Fle Nim Towel Paddy Deiseau Chicago Bears Conerty Tando West Sto Hed Brown Slaugh Mek Lenny Moore Rick Casares Driscoll Karlon Hill Billy Wilson Bill Howton Paddy Arkansas Ozark

Taylor Hits 558 In Star Pin Loop

Sanders Hardware upset league leader Stoam Lanes with a four point win as All-Star Classic League action at Sooner Lanes produced tight matches. Ed Cowie and Bill Despard each hit 517, Bob Paduelly led Woodall with 92, City League top Lou Pearce posted 516 for GMAC and Kinwood saw Lady Hibs struggle.

Sanders Hardware Sooner Dunton Lasers Ted Taylor Duncan Odell Tinoper Andy Cary Ray Watchet Pepsi Cola Ed Cowie Bill Despard Cowie Botkin Agency Kinwood Lady Hibs Bob Casey Jim Burgan Kidward Cecil Lockwood Lou Pearce GMAC Woodall Servier Bob Paduelly Woodall Smokeys Shop Double Cola Tesco Coca Cola Security Bank

Scattered College Scores From Eastern and Midwest Meetups

In a roundup of college basketball and related scores from the East and Midwest, multiple teams posted results with Wake Forest, Middlebury, Westminster, Grove City, Clarion, and others showing notable wins or close games. The list includes assorted matchups, with several games postponed or not reported, and a mix of conference and nonconference results across several states.

Basilio Win At Cleveland Postponed Fight Night

In Cleveland Carmen Basilio’s scheduled bout with Johnny Sass in a pared down card was postponed. In other notes from the racing and boxing beat, regional tracks reported results and standouts from Florida to California, including Maurice Guick taking the lead with a 73 total and Eddie Arcani guiding Miss Todt to a clear victory at Santa Anita.

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Last Night's Fights Postponed Amid Snow in Boston Card

Boxing card in Boston delayed as Pat McCarthy faces Lemy Es Hout. event rescheduled to Saturday due to snow. Other bouts in Los Angeles and St. Paul reported, with details fragmented and unclear.

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Sooners To Receive Trophy At February Dinner Dance

Oklahoma City reports a February dinner dance will honor the Oklahoma football team as national champions per The Associated Press poll. Oklahoma will gain permanent possession of the Rev. J. Hugh QDonnell Memorial Trophy for winning it three times in 1950 1954 and 1956. Bud Wilkinson will speak and introduce his staff. Notre Dame officials will present the trophy. AP sports editor Ted Smits will give the prime talk. AP chief Wilbur Martin will present All American certificates to Jerry Tubbs and Tommy McDonald. The Skirvin Tower Hotel event is open to the public at ten dollars per person.

Oklahoma City University of Oklahoma Notre Dame Oklahoma Associated Press Ted Smits Priner Wilbur Yet Rtin Jerry Tubbs Tommy McDonald Skirvin Tower Hotel

Thirty seven junior grid letters awarded at Lettler Day

Thirty seven Central junior high school players received letter jackets at the annual Lettler Day. Principal A Richardson introduced Coach Low Whiteley and assistants Kenneth Bridges and Gary Anderson. Co captain Sam Pultkamer presented Whiteley with a green and white jacket. Recipients include two year lettermen Preston Holner Franklin Whitewell Dickie Ferguson Jim Buxton Loewen Howard Bob Howard Bill Stamps Charles Brooks Bill Webb Winston Romiines Robert Powell and others. One year letters were awarded to Putlkamer Johnny Parris Bob by Hunter James Martin Glen Carter Jehmy Zea Charles Harrison George Simmons Joe Schender Ronald Schnee Danny McLain Jim Nishelt Gary Wilson Joe Wall Jin Laone Jackie Yeast Dave Nic Carroll Bowman Verno Willis Herbert Young Len Allen Mile Stingily Lech Joerson Bill Griffin and Bill Traughber. Trainers Howard Parsons Years Wallace Hoger and David Robinson.

Central A. Richardson Low Whiteley Kenneth Bridges Gary Anderson Sam Pultkamer Whiteley Preston Holner Franklin Whitewell Dickie Ferguson Jim Buxton Loewen Howard Bob Howard Bill Stamps Verno Willis Herbert Young Sone Pur Len Allen Mile Stingily Lech Joerson Bill Griffin Bill Traughber Howard Parsons Wallace Hogar David Robinson

Judge Acquits Boxing Guild Officers in Anti-Trust Case

In Cleveland Federal Judge James C. Connell acquitted the International Boxing Guild and three listed officers of anti-trust charges. Defendants freed include Charles Johnston of New York president of the TAG William Daly New York TAG general treasurer and Albert W Del Monte of Cleveland president of the Boxing Guild of Ohio.

Cleveland International Boxing Guild James C. Connell Charles Johnston New York TAG William Daly Albert W. del Monte Boxing Guild of Ohio

Shawnee club seeks funds to save Class D team

Shawnee Baseball Fan Club reports 660 dollars needed to cover 1947 season expenses while Shawnee Hawks seek a working agreement with Brooklyn Dodger officials for spring play. Vernon Chapman heads the fan club and Gunner Smith leads the athletic association as they plan fundraising and talks. Parry OBrien opens goodwill tour with a 62 ft 2 in shot near his world mark in reach. Green Bay Packers sign Tulane tackle Dalton Truax for next season. Hungarian Olympic athletes begin nationwide tour to raise funds with exhibitions in Norwalk and other stops.

Shawnel Shawnee Vernon Chapman Shawnee Hawks Gunner Smith Shawnee Athletic Association Brooklyn Dodger Green Bay, Wis Dalton Truax Tulane University Green Bay Packers Packers

OU Cowpokes Wrestle Tonight in Norman Meeting

Oklahoma A&M defends national wrestling crown against veteran Oklahoma in Norman. Myron Roderick debuts as coach after winning NCAA titles and Olympic berth. Aggies lose seven lettermen. Sooners show seven returning lettermen including two champions Danny Hluege and Gordon Roesler. Sooners opened season with a 14-12 win over Iowa.

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Fragmentary line list of cities and teams

A jumbled OCR excerpt lists cities and teams such as York Philadelphia Minneapolis Fort Wayne St. Louis Rochester and Berna. The text references matchups or venues but provides no coherent event or outcome to describe. It appears as a disjointed summary of possible sports locations rather than a complete report.

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