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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1956
Page
7
Granfield area fans await Big Pasture tournament semifinals with Randlett and Chattanooga opening at 6 29 pm. Union Valley and Randlett girls clash, Grandfield meets Tipton, while Geronimo and Cache play in a tense regional showdown.
Chicago athletic director Rogers Hornsby rebuffed Cleveland Indians bid to hire him as a scout for the Chicago area. Mayor Daley affirmed Hornsby will continue at $15,000 yearly and train future Cubs and White Sox stars. Other notes include Gomer Jones' contract renewal at Oklahoma and Durocher headlining Tulsa's Diamond Dinner.
Tulsa's Golden Hurricane dropped a 69 60 decision to Houston, suffering a second Missouri Valley defeat. Houston remains in strong second place with four wins and one loss after a tight finish. Lupe Lopez and Don Boldebuck hit key free throws late, while Boldebuck scored 24 for game honors as Houston led 32 31 at halftime. Tulsa eyes a conference win as Wichita visits, with Oklahoma A M hosting Houston and Town State at Oklahoma in upcoming Big Seven action.
In Thursday bowling action at Sooner Lanes Lois Butcher bowled a 394 to top both men and women in the Spartan league while Ova Lambdin and Jean Nix contributed high scores for their teams. Montgomery led the 700th Ordinance unit with a 211 finale as they split with the Lions. Close powered Hamblin Oilers past Baldwin win Agency.
Sam Langford, 72, the Boston Tar Baby, died at a Cambridge nursing home three months after entering boxing's Hall of Fame. He fought 642 bouts between 1902 and 1923, went blind a year after his last fight, and was helped in his later years by boxing fans after sportswriter Al Laney organized a fund that reached about $10,892.
Nation wide college and service team results list scores from numerous games. Notable outings include Houston over Tulsa 69 60 and Xavier Ohio defeating Baltimore Loyola 84 57. Regional results feature Allegheny Thiel 56 Wash Jeff 71 and John Carroll 119 fenn Ohio 62.
Washington up news reports that Maryland president Wilson Elkins cites fear of athletic shifts as a factor in Jim Tatum leaving as head coach. Tatum resigned last week to coach at his alma mater North Carolina after an offer of lifetime tenure, amid Maryland scholarship adjustments.
San Francisco reports boxing match with Joey Lopes an underdog at 10-7 against Ludwig Lightburn. Televised nationally at 10 p.m. EST Lopes aims to stay in lightweight title contention while Lightburn, a flashy puncher from British Honduras, could push Lopes from 10th place. Lopes counters, needing an aggressor to spark his work.
A city industrial basketball league sponsored by the YMCA was approved by six firms during a meeting. Play starts Monday Jan 23. Eligibility is limited to employees or immediate family members. Entering firms include Security Bank and Trust Montgomery Ward Public Service Southwest Bell Constitution Press Fairmont Foods. Lew Johnson was elected president.
Oklahoma University wrestlers rallied from 12-6 down in the final two bouts to tie defending NCAA champion Oklahoma A&M 12-12 before about 8,200 at Stillwater. Jimmy Coln and Danny Hodge won crucial bouts for the Sooners, while several others secured decisions for both sides in the close meet.
The 19th Hole club within the Country club will hold its monthly session Sunday afternoon. President Gene Dodson announced the event. Members will compete in a Scotch Foursome golf tournament at 1 30 p m. dinner will be hosted by Mr and Mrs Willard Baker afterward. reservations via Dodson or Baker are due by noon Saturday.
Purcell Okla UP Democratic state chairman Smith Hester charges state highway department workers were pulled from jobs to organize precinct meetings in Purcell and Lexington. He cites 60 workers used locally, warning tax costs could reach about 100000. Gov Raymond Gary states no pressure on local groups and lists top party choices. Delegates will be chosen from Friday precincts to county meetings January 21.
East meets West in the sixth annual post season Pro Bowl game with passers Norman Van Brocklin Eddie LeBaron Adrian Burk and Pete Pihos among the talent. Doak Walker and Kos Pi kos retire after this game. West leads 3-2 in the series with last year 26-19 comeback win.
Minneapolis ABA game will see George Mikan back in a Lakers uniform after retirement. The Hall of Famer and former GM will play against Fort Wayne, saying fan letters urged him to try to boost the team's support and win a few games.
About 1,000 attendees enjoyed Vera Franceschi at Lawton's second Community Concert Series. The San Francisco native supplanted Samuel Sorn and performed works by Galuppi, Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, and Casella, earning two encores. Franceschi has appeared with major orchestras including the New York Philharmonic and Chicago Symphony.
Brig. Gen. John F. Bird deputy commanding general at the Artillery and Guided Missile Center was inducted as an honorary member of the Downtown Kiwanis club. He praised Lawton and Fort Sill and noted his recent Fort Sill appointment. The event featured Dunbar elementary chorus directed by Mrs. Louise Young and guest speakers from local Tri-Hi-Y groups. Attendance awards were given to Knox, Leva, Wolverton, Green, Black, Nicklas, Mangum, Krisher, Emanuel, Keathley and others, with Keathley newly installed Kiwanis president. The club highlighted plans for a mid winter conference in Fort Worth with officers and guests in attendance.
Oklahoma City reports say supporters of former Senator Elmer Thomas are weighing a run against incumbent Mike Monroney. Possible candidates include Thomas itself or Will Rogers Jr. No confirmation from Rogers. Thomas says no knowledge of any campaign pressure. A Sand Springs meeting led by H. C. Jones discussed backing a new junior senator, with neutrality on the choice.
OU history professor Dr. Percy Buchanan spoke to the Optimist Club about student trips to the Far East. He described the 1953 three month journey costing about 1600 dollars per student, traveling third class and living with English speaking families. He warned against underestimating China, noting literacy gains by the Communists and cautioned the time not yet right for China’s reclamation. Ted Shimizu accompanied him. Maj. George Marx chaired the event.
John Elkins, principal of Jefferson school, heads the Lawton Elementary School Principals association as president. The group will meet the third Wednesday of each month. The next luncheon session is scheduled Feb 15 at Post Children's School Fort Sill. The National Elementary Principals convention is set for March 7-9 in Denver.
Funeral services for 65 year old Ida Young of 1413 Washington will be held at 1 30 p m Saturday at St Elmo Baptist Church 16th and Monroe with Rev M L Saunders officiating Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery Shaw Funeral Home in charge Mrs Young died at 330 a m Tuesday at the home of her daughter Mrs Emma Marshal 1505 Washington
Rocky Randell from Tampa outpointed Tomas Castillo of Mexico City in Lake Worth, while Mickey McGrath of Greenwich out pointed Phil Rizzo of Brooklyn at Sunnyside Garden. boxing results formatted as two separate pro bouts with listed weights and locations.
County residents have bought about 5500 1956 automobile tags to date says Phil Gafford local tag agent He notes slow business in the last few days He warns penalties start Feb 1 and March 2 for those not buying tags Beginning Feb 1 a 10 cent per day penalty is added to the tag price and on March 2 the tax doubles He also mentions many special requests remain and urges tag pickup.
Six Lawton children who gathered 273 Yuletide trees for the Burning of the Greens ceremony donated their $5 prize to the March of Dimes campaign. The youth hauled the trees to Metropolitan park and, per coordinator Mrs. Tom Lansden, all contributed their prize money to the polio fundraiser.
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