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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1958
Page
6
Lew Johnson notes the new two-point conversion rule changes college and pro dynamics, placing the ball three yards from goal and allowing runs or passes for two points while kicks remain worth one. Coaches face added tie or win decisions, with mixed reactions from fans and prep schools adopting the rule.
Navy coach Eddie Erdelatz toured Texas A and M with assistants and spoke with Dr Cris Groneman and six board members while Jim Myers of Town State departed the running. A Tex Aggie coaching job report cites high offers and talks of a contract around 60 000 a year with a 16 000 base plus TV deal.
Dick Dickinson halfback for Mississippi Southern College, drafted by the Chicago Bears last year, signs to play for them next season. His sister notes the pact was signed last weekend soon after his marriage to Joyce Ready of Bi-Joxi Mississippi.
Prochaska, 33, joins the Chicago Cardinals coaching staff under head coach Frank Ivy. A Nebraska graduate and former Cleveland Rams Pro player, he previously served as chief assistant with the Manitow Eskimos in Canadian professional football.
West Virginia remains No. 7 in the AP voting for the fourth straight week with six first place votes. The Mountaineers, undefeated, extended their win streak to 12 and 28 in the Southern Conference after routing George Washington. They are idle until traveling to Pittsburgh next Saturday.
AP poll Notes Oklahoma State rises to seventh after a 10 1 run with wins over Cincinnati and Tulsa. Kansas and Kansas State battle for podium spots as Missouri and North Carolina face key tests amid a crowded race. Oscar Robertson leads national scoring as North Carolina’s stumble reshuffles the top tier.
West Virginia extended its undefeated streak to lead the United Press college basketball rankings as powerhouses Kansas North Carolina UCLA UCLA dropped. San Francisco moved to second with a tough defense while Maryland re entered the top 10. Other notable shifts include California and Tennessee rising, and North Carolina State slipping slightly after strong showings from several programs.
Larry MacPhail, after a decade of silence, urged creation of four major leagues with eight clubs each. He cited Pacific Coast missteps in 1947 and suggested NFL style pay TV for baseball. Now running Glenangus horse farm in Bel Air Maryland, he commented during a testimonial for Babe Ruthberger.
Cameron Aggies crush Ranger 95 to 0 in Lawton to open Pioneer conference play and extend their winning streak to 10. Gene Miller and Ronnie Howard lead with 18 points each as Cameron’s press defense stifles Ranger’s offense and reserves dominate the second half. The victory comes after Ranger’s prior league loss to Tarleton.
Aaron predicts Mickey Mantle will become baseballs next 400 hitter. He cites Mantles power speed and consistency, noting Mantle finished 2nd in AL home runs and RBIs behind Ted Williams while Aaron led NL in homers. Aaron also says Mantle has the eye to reach 400 and favors Mantle over Duke Snider and Willie Mays.
In Perth Australia and elsewhere terse notes cover a Perth stake and a New Orleans race. Untamed 1318 won at Tropent Park with a fast stretch run as Neale Fraser and Mal Arteterson feature in other clashes.
Readable fragments show boxing notes with listed names including Frankie Myf, Kid Centedla, Larry Annstead, Lucie Naghtbuen, Tanita, Juan Purin Param, Tex Ray Rutday and Floyd East. Locations mentioned include New Orleans Providence and Texas. Outcomes and scores are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Altus hosts Lawson’s Wolverines in a nonconference basketball game as both schools bring back starters. Wolverines, Boomer conference co champs, rely on Bobby Pol Jan Davis and Johnny Davis to spark their attack. Altus, led by coach Ray Tahsuda, features 6-3 James Walker and Danny Metcalf, aiming to cap a competitive matchup in tonight’s regional tilt.
Lawton Owls hold a 6-3 mark while Altus is 5-6 with no common opponents. Lawton losses came to Wichita Falls Crozier Tech and Ardmore. Altus fell to Velma Alma Carnegie Anadarko twice Elk City and Quanah Texas. The Wolverines press and Bulldogs use a 2-1-2 zone as starters Pollan Davis Robison York Geno Jackson lead Lawton. DokeryRotan Ren Russell bolster front and Altus is 1-3 in Short Grass Conference after overtime win over Elk City 58 to 33 last Friday.
A crop of minor league stars heads to Cincinnati Reds spring camp in Tampa led by Steve Bilko and Bol Kelly as rookies battle for first base and pitching spots. Palys Alvarez Gilbert Rabe Cade Kutyna Wieand Smith Hommell Dotlover Schmidt among hopefuls vie for limited openings and a strengthened mound staff.
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