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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1956
Page
6
Hannibal LaGrange's Trojans eye records at the All-States Jaycee Classic, with Day and Seibuhr among stars likely to break scoring and shooting marks. Norman and Elgin also figure in state chatter as other games and figures unfold, including high school notes and a quirky banding bonus.
Frisco’s San Francisco Dons poised for a record-tying 39th consecutive win against Fresno State as coach Phil Woolpert leads billowing title hopes. With a 12-0 start and 38 straight, the Dons eye a historic mark set by LIU and matched by Seton Hall, before a two week layoff and next game vs California.
Ardmore visits Lawton high as third place in the Boom er conference rides on the outcome. Ardmore with a tougher schedule than LHS carries 2-7 versus Lawton’s 10-3, led by Buddy Russell and Larry Bahner each at 16 points a game. Nearby rivals Norman and El Reno pace the league while Ardmore eyes an upset against a Wolverines squad aiming to improve 1-1 in league play.
Hannibal LaGrange brings a 12 game unbeaten run and a 92 point per game average into the All States Jaycee Classic opener at Lawton High. Paris junior college faces the Trojans in tonight’s 7 30 p m tip as Cameron and Connors A M meet in the nightcap.
Ben Hogan, relaxed yet sharp, fires subpar scores at Pebble Beach pro-am. He carded 67 and 65 to sit near Lloyd Mangrum and Cary Middlecoff, while Bing Crosby milks amusement at a surprisingly easy pace. Hogan’s casual practice rounds conflict with expectations for the event opening today.
The Phillips 66ers of Bartlesville Oklahoma ended a three game NIBL losing streak by defeating Milwaukee Allen Bradleys 83 to 60. Burdette Haldorson celebrated his 22nd birthday by scoring 22 points.
Eastern Division standings show Philadelphia leading with 24 wins and 10 losses. Syracuse and Rochester record midseason totals while Western Division lists Fort Wayne and St Louis among midpack teams. Friday to Saturday schedules include Rochester, Syracuse, Philadelphia, Boston, and New York games with several key matchups.
Elgin's undefeated Owls topped Walters 53-48 to cement their top ranking among area teams. Bud Lahmaunt scored 19 points and Ken Rose added 16 as Elgin surged ahead in the second quarter and used a late stretch by Rose and Warner Lawson to seal the victory over Ceil Lamb's Devils.
Julius McCoy, MSU star forward, headlines the televised Big 10 tilt against Purdue in East Lansing. McCoy leads MSU with 200 points in 8 games and owns the Spartan single game mark of 45 against Notre Dame. State is 6 of 8, Purdue 8 of 10.
Foot ball report from San Francisco states Frankie Albert, a seven year star for the 49ers, was named head coach of the NFL team. In basketball news Minneapolis sees George Mikan retire from playing to serve as general manager for the Lakers. Boxing note from Cambridge reports Sam Langford, 72, the Boston fighter, has died. St Petersburg coverage notes Eddie Moylan leading favorites in the Florida West Coast Tournament third round.
Douglass, coming off a win, faces Oklahoma City Douglass Trojans at 8:30 p.m. in the junior high gym. Coach H. C. King plans LeEster Alexander at center Louis Stevenson and Tommie Johnson at forwards, with Booker T. Alberty moved to starting guard and Joe Butler possibly replacing Willie McCarty at the other guard.
An NCAA rule adopted in Los Angeles bars high school all star games in member facilities unless approved by the state high school athletic association. The Oil Bowl between Oklahoma and Texas stars at Midwestern University Stadium is halted for 1957. Texas Interscholastic League opposed the event due to the venue and rule.
Lawton junior high routed Duncan 46 to 23 after holding them scoreless in the third period. James York and Shorty Cook sparked the Wolves as they built a commanding halftime lead of 22 to 15 and then neutralized the visitors in the third.
Boston welterweight Ray Phillips aged 189 pounds sparred with Jimmy Walls from Englewood, 190% weight class, in a fierce last night bout. The match drew local crowd and strong finishing exchanges. Wall’s team claimed a controversial decision amid heated exchanges in Boston.
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