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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1948

Page

6

Chickasha Sluggers Enter Gloves Meet

Chickasha boxing coach Pat Fitzpatrick says eight boxers will enter the Southwest district Golden Gloves tournament opening Monday at Fort Sill. Cameron College, Fort Sill Indian School, Cyril, Walters and Fort Sill also field strong entries as advance ticket sales soar with nearly 1,000 seats sold for nights Jan 13, 26 and 21.

Sill Mittmen Fort Sill Constitution Michael Carr Ord. Co Stephen Tomassi Pat Fitzpatrick Chickasha Boxing Club Dan T. Moore Cameron College Fort Sill Indian School Cyril Walters Abead Wawk Constitution Office Tarater No. 1 Powers Quidcar 415 C

Chattanooga Stars Win In Overtime

Chattanooga All-Stars defeated the Popular Furniture Playboys 52 to 48 in overtime before a packed crowd. Allen led with 22 points, Snell added 14 for Popular, and Hernasy scored 13 for the Playboys. Officials planned an early rematch to settle the earlier loss.

Chattanooga Allen Chattanooga Yard Clarence Snell Foot Charles Hernasy Playboys

Elk City Glovers Reach Semis in West Oklahoma Meet

Elk City boxers advanced to the semifinals at the West Oklahoma Golden Gloves district meet in Elk City. Notable results include Waldo Howlingwolf defeating Lloyd Ellis by split decision in a light welterweight bout and Henry Martinez earning a decision over Harold Jones in featherweight action. Paul Ensell defeated Billy Wardell in the 105-pound class as several matches ended in knockouts and three-round decisions.

Elk City Oldla Tan Oklahoma Golden Groves Nest Olson Waldo Howlingwolf Lloyd Ellis Hillis Henry Martinez Anadarko Harold Jones Hobart Paul Enslell Riverside Indian School Billy Wardell Clinton

Texas Longhorns beat TCU behind quick start in Fort Worth

The Texas Longhorns, a small but fast team, surged to an 11-2 opening run and built a 46-8 lead over TCU in the first six minutes, prevailing 46-28 at Wil Rogers Coliseum Fort Worth. Guard Tom Hamilton led Texas with 11 points while Gare Schmidt topped TCU with nine. In other action, Harold Howey powered Kansas State to a 65-51 win over Colorado as Big Seven scoring stories developed in Manhattan.

New York Texas Longhorna Texaa Longhorns Texas Christian Horned Frogs Texas TCU Secord Wil Rogers Coliseum Fort Worth Tom Hamilton Longhorn Keading Gare Gene Schmidt Kansas Oklahoma Gerald Tucker Harold Howey Kansas Blaze Wildcats Colorado Manhattan Kas Howey Tas. St Jenkins Pippin Rutherford Neb Waters Okio Ald Shannon Kas St Ceourty Okls Brannum Kas. St Bornegat Bay van Lagedner Afollara

Dodgers Likely to Seek Ed Waitkus as Trade Target

Brooklyn officials keep quiet as speculation grows that the Dodgers will pursue Ed Waitkus from the Chicago Cubs. President Branch Rickey and Manager Leo Durocher neither confirm nor deny the talks, declining to name the target.

Brooklyn Dodgers Ed Waithus Chicago Cubs Brooks Bruins Branch Rickey Leo Durocher Waitkus

Lawton High Cagers Meet Chatty Juniors Altus Tigers

Lawton High School meets Coach Hal Elliottt s Altus Tigers in a non conference game at Wolverine gym tonight with a 7 o clock start. The Lawton juniors aim to break a 14 game Chattanooga junior high win streak and Top junior Landa Glenn Doasser notes the potential for the best junior team in the region.

Lawton High School Hal Elliottt Altus Tigers Wolverine Lawton C. L. Lewis Chattanooga Chatty Ca- Manche County Lryton Jane Will Clare Herring Orville Jones John Hatley Ray Hobbs Floyd Harris Jacl Boh Gary Washburnill Bill Washburn Jackin Stephenson Gordon Hager Putnam City Paul Wilson Kla Lenin

Navy seeks civilian coach for tough 1948 schedule

ANNAPOLIS Md Jan 148 UP The Navy will hire a civilian head coach to replace the graduate coaching system, naming Capt Tom Hamilton as director of athletics. After two seasons of 1 1 1 records, Navy faces a brutal 1948 slate including Notre Dame Michigan California Cornell Duke Missouri Penn Columbia and Army.

Annapolis Navy James L.holloway Tom Hamilton Notre Dame Michigan California Cornell Duke Missouri Penn Columbia Army

Fearless Fraley Navigates National Motor Boat Show

Oscar Fraley profiles the 36th National Motor Boat Show at Grand Central Palace, highlighting modern fiberglass and nylon boats, new gadgets, and stylish but costly craft. Anecdotes contrast old sea-dog lore with contemporary landlocked boat culture and evolving marine tech.

Fearless’ Fraley Oscar Fraley United Press New York Empire State Building Navis Retian I 36Th National Motor Battalion Grand Central Palace Americas Kansas Park Avenue

Early Season Cage Scores Spread Across Colleges and High School

A sprawling list shows Princeton, Dartmouth, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Ohio State, Northwestern, Michigan, Missouri, and others posting varied scores. Notable close results include Wisconsin 60 over Iowa 61 and Kentucky 79 over Ohio UW 57. High school results from Norman and Ardmore appear amid the college totals.

Princeton Dartmouth Geotown Geogaud Marshall Evansy Ind Wisconsin Iowa Indiana Ohio State Northwestern Michigan Missouri Nebrna Marquette Detroit Kansas State Colorado Kentucky Ohio Towa State Towa Teachers Drake Herador Graceland Chillicothe Business College North Caro Wake Forest Virginia Maryland Auburn Mississippi Texas Texas Christian Georgia South Carolina Idaho Gregan State Regia Creightonia High Schiool Norman Ardmore Bartlesville Dewey

OU Mittmen Slip Past Tulsa Boxing Club Win

Norman Okla Jan 13 The University of Oklahoma boxing team remained undefeated by defeating the Tulsa Boxing Club 4 2 before 700 fans Bob Thomas earned the loan victory with a close decision over Harold Barney Tulsa 147 pounder John Campbell 126 pound OU entry defeated Louis Rodriguez OU Salmonn Jones then beat Billy McIntosh in the 126 pound division Donnie Ward 135 pound Tulson and light heavyweight John Alexander won for the visitors

Donnie Ward John Alexander

Bing Sings at Cyprus Point Before Illness Rumor

Monterey report notes Ian Bing Croaby resting at Cyprus Point Country Club after brother Larry confirmed he may have Virus XM amid fever. He left the Pro Amateur tournament after a brief appearance at the dinner, continuing as master of ceremonies in past years.

Bing Monterey Calif Ian Bing Croaby Cyprus Point Country Club Larry Los Angeles

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Chickasha Sluggers Cameron Cameron Colege Harthin Simmons University Aggie Gym Billy Stamps Midland Chattanooga Stars Elk City Glovers Shorties Sizzle Durocher Rickey Waithus R. C. Stanley Hewett D Avenue 6Th & Lee LHS Altus Martin Motors Sales & Sereier Morris Sporting A. B. Gosselin and Associates South 6Th Street A, L, Worthen Lennox Gas Furnace Kaebler Tulsa Boxing Club Bare Sald Babe Ruth Golden Gloves Don T. Moore Okla Dodge E Ave Black Motor CO
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