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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1972

Page

10

Elgin Owls edge Geronimo in tight county quarterfinal

Elgin Owls, led by Steve Mansel in place of Ingram, edged Geronimo 62 61 to extend their county tournament win streak to four games. Geronimo’s late strategy to feed Mallow failed as Stauffer secured the rebound and Elgin held on.

Elgin Geronimo Steve Mansel Richard Ingram Ingram Owls Woody Baughman Mansel Steve Mallow Mallow Fred Stauffer Rick Jones Blue Jay Rally

Eagles start Cofer in new lineup for Boomer clash

Duncan hosts Lawton Eisenhower as Eagle coach John Spears reshuffles the lineup. Darrell Cofer earns a starting forward spot over Mike Smith while Mark Watson moves ahead of Robert Allen at guard. McLemore has risen to 10.1 ppg as the Eagles aim to balance scoring against Duncan.

Duncan Darrell Cofer Lawton Eisenhower Duncan Demons Eagle John Spears Cofer Mike Smith Mark Watson

Scoring Punch Gives West Edge In NBA Star Contest

Los Angeles hosts the 22nd NBA All Star Game with 28 top players and a 16 top scorers field. The West, led by Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Wilt Chamberlain, aims to extend a scoring edge against the East as overtime records loom and veterans like Robertson, West, and Chamberlain vie for MVP glory.

West Los Angeles NBA Gail Goodrich Jerry West Walt Frazier New York Atlanta Lou Hudson Bob Love Chicago Spencer Haywood Seattle John Havlicek Boston Bill Cunningham Philadelphia Kareem Abdul Jabbar Wilt Chamberlain Dave Cowens Baltimore Wes Unseld Richie Guerin Hawks Walt Bellamy Guerin Bellamy East Bill Sharman Elvin Hayes Houston Connie Hawkins Phoenix Sidney Wicks Portland Cazzie Russell Golden State Jim Walker Detroit Oscar Robertson Milwaukee Robertson Chamberlain Bill Cousy

Lineups Brewer to field same crew in tight Duncan clash

The Lineups Brewer will start the same five who played 114 quarters last Friday in a 91 78 loss to Lawton High. The Demons rely on 6 5 Jim Minter 6 2 Wes Padgett and 6 2 Clyde Shaw for scoring while guards are Bobby Harrell and Greg Hewitt. Spears Eagles average 54 4 points per game and face Duncan defense yielding about 59 3 to 60 8. Ike plans heavy movement this week as Spears enters Altus tournament games. The bout airs 7 30 p m on KLAW FM.

Brewer Lawton High Demons Jim Minter Wes Padgett Clyde Shaw Bobby Harrell Greg Hewitt Spears Eagles Duncan Ike

Geronimo girls clinch county tourney with 44 61 win over Elgin

In a county tournament junior action Geronimo edged Fletcher 44 to 30 in a girls contest led by Crow Leveille and Duggins. Cache and Indiahoma battles produced a 94 point output while Elgin defeated Geronimo 62 to 41 in another girls matchup with Jones Mansel Ezell leading Elgin’s offense.

Geronimo Fletcher Cache Indiahoma FSIS Chattanooga Elgin Tigerettes Indians Bulldogs Blue Jay Lassies Carol Martinez Kathy Tahah Martinez Charities Jack Coody Coody Blue Jays Wildcats Johnson L. Renschen Crow Leveille Duggins Middleton Brown Kendall Tant Hooper

Cameron Faces Tech In David Vs Goliath Showdown

Cameron travels to Ruston to meet Louisiana Tech at Memorial Gym, tipoff 7 30. Tech has won 13 straight and ranks No 2 in NCAA Small-College ratings, eyeing NCAA or NIT bids. The Bulldogs boast a high scoring rate and a 107-82 win over Auburn as part of their strong resume.

Ruston Cameron Louisiana Tech David Vs. Goliath Memorial Gymnasium Aggies Bulldogs Tech Southwest Louisiana Scotty Robertson Auburn University Arkansas Tech

Louisiana Tech Poised Against Texas A&M in Key Showdown

Louisiana Tech shows a balanced attack led by guards Andy Knowles and Jim Jenkins and forward George Thornton with Mike Green driving the offense. Cameron counters with Red Miller’s starting five led by Rodney Smith and Eddie Jacobi as center Mike Fleming paces scoring.

Andy Knowles Jim Jenkins George Thornton Steve Robertson Knowles Tech Jenkins Red Miller Rodger Smith Eddie Jacobi Mike Fleming Jerry Davenport Chris O’kelley Cameron Louisiana Tech Smith F Thornton Jacobi F Robertson Fleming C Green Davenport G Knowles G O Kelley Tipoff Memorial Gym Ruston

Highlanders Visit Vengeful Dragons

Purcell hosts MacArthur in an 8 p.m. rematch after Purcell fell 66-48 to MacArthur in the Lawton MacArthur Invitational finals. Purcell’s Gary Johnson and Sammie Mauldin start at forward with Joe McReynolds at guard, while MacArthur relies on Vic Hairston and John Marsh to lead an aggressive press.

Purcell Purcell Dragons MacArthur Lawton MacArthur Highlanders Boney Matthews Lawton Gary Johnson Sammie Mauldin Johnson Pace Purcell Mauldin MacArthur Purcell Pos F Johnson Morris F Mauldin Jones Ce Ellis Hairston G Feroli Marsh G McReynolds P.m. Purcell Gymnasium Mac Purcell JV

UCLA Tops AP Top 10 With West Coast Flavor

UCLA remains No 1 with a 12 0 record and 40 of 41 first place votes as Long Beach State No 4 and USC No 8 join a West Coast dominated Top 10. Long Beach climbs to 14 1 behind two wins while Marquette holds No 2 with 722 points and North Carolina stays No 3.

Associated Press UCLA Long Beach State Southern California Long Beach Southern Cal Bruins Stanford California 49Ers South Carolina Virginia Marquette Warriors Detroit North Carolina Louisville Ohio State Michigan Penn Princeton Florida State Southwest Louisiana Brigham Young Villanova Marshall Minnesota Hawaii Tennessee Northern Illinois Kentucky Illinois Indiana Missouri Florida State Oo Louisiana Northern Ilinois Duquesne Jacksonville Maryland Niagara Ohio University Oral Roberts Providence St. John's N.Y St. Louis St. Bonaventure Syracuse Toledo

Patterson Center Lions Rout Health Department in Industrial League

Patterson Center Lions defeated the Health Department 92 to 78 while NADS beat the Hill toppers 60 to 46 in Monday night Industrial league action at the Boys Club gym. Vernon Paul scored 23 points and Hartwell Menefee added 19 for Patterson Center. Craig Cook led the Health Department with 29.

Patterson Center Lions Health Department NADS Hilltoppers Vernon Paul Hartwell Menefee Craig Cook Fire Department Panthers

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Sterling Tigerette Cade Fort Sill Indian School L. J. Powell Chickasha Fort Sill Robert Allen Allen Moore Altus Mick Botkin Jeff Mike McLemore Botkin McLemore David Brewer Klaw-Fm Ike Duncan F J Minter F Padgett C Shaw G Horrell Watson G Hewitt Duncan Gym Ike JV Cache — Coody Gaither Howard Whittaker Wermy Kassnavoid Pekoh Komaity Browning Bennett Givens Tohah Wohrockoh Tageant Prentiss Wouque Humble Martins Scherler Geis Stuckey Seyfert Rhodes Elgin — Jones Davidson S. Mansel Stauffer Ezell D. Mansel Phillips University Aggie Steve Chambers Larry Ballou Ray Billingsley Frank Ragland Bae National Bank Joe McReynolds Guards Dragon Mike Feroli Mike Ellis Clinton Vic Hairston John Marsh Ricky Bly Billy Daniels Willard Jones Otis Johnson Danny Morris Usc BEN Leva Auto Supply Inc ABC Transmission & Motor CO E. Ave Mike Sanfellipo
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