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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1948

Page

6

Cameron Aggies win 18 16 on Roberts last second layup

O R Roberts flipped in a left handed lay up with two seconds left to lift the Cameron Aggies to an 18 16 win over a defense minded Eastern A M quintet from Wilburton in their first junior college conference game at Cameron gym. The Cameron B team beat Lawton high 82 22 in the preliminary.

O. R. Roberts Cameron Aggies Wilburton Cameron Athletic Hall Cameron Hastern Crew Lawton Pee Wee Williams Cameron Gym Fort Sill Eastern Aggies Jack Hens Don Scarbrough Roberts Scarbrouch Lawton High School Wolverines Frederick

Ice Cancels Lions Game Amid Slick Highways

The Douglass Lions basketball squad had their Big Five game with YMCA Oklahoma City canceled due to slick roads. They beat Guthrie Friday and Langston Saturday to run their record to eight and nine wins with one loss to Ardmore.

Douglass Lions YMCA Oklahoma City Douglage Dungee Riday Lions Guthrie Hriday Langston Fresh Ardmore H.C. King Douglass Quintet Liang Fave Shebe

Williams Beats Dawson But Fans Don’t Like It

Philadelphia crowd boos as CAM Ske Williams wins a 10 round non title decision over Freddy Dawson of Chicago. Most spectators believed Dawson won, fueling discontent at the arena during the bout.

Williams Dawson Philadelphia Cam Ske Williams Freddy Dawson Chicago

Plains Coach Is Slated For Middies Post

ANNAPOLIS Md Jan 27 The Naval Academy moves toward hiring a civilian football coach from the western plains The field narrowed after Charles Bud Wilkinson of Oklahoma met with officials with Taylor indicating one or two more interviews before the final choice Capt BE B Whitey Caylar director of athletics said a name would be ready for submission to the superintendent early next week Possible interviewee George Sanor of Kansas was to meet today and Tom Hamilton the retiring coach would be succeeded by Taylor

Annapolis Naval Academy Ciat Western Plains George Sanor Kansas Tom Hamilton Taylor

Sooner Attitude Spurs Coaching Switch Rumor

Oklahoma President Dr George L Cross said the so called attitude of Sooner fans helped fuel coach Charles Budi Wilkinson’s consideration of offers from the Naval Academy. He cited fan conduct after losses to Texas Christian and the Dallas Texas game where backers booed official Jade Cisco. Cross promised OU would do everything possible to keep Wilkinson.

Oklahoma Wilkinson Worman

Navy to replace Snapolia alum as head coach amid academy shifts

The article notes Navy officials plan a coaching overhaul as the tradition of using Snapolia alumni ends. Wilkinson, formerly Oklahoma assistant under Jim Tatum, rises to head coach at 32 after Tatum moved to Maryland. The process involves Hamiton and Naval Athletic Association committees, with Rear Admiral Holloway confirming the appointment.

Oklahoma Kansas Chammonshin Navy Mufti Snnapolia Sea Arm Wikinson Jim Tatum Tatum University of Maryland Minnesota Naval Athletic Association James J. Holloway Nce Palley Hamilton Talte Maryland Don Faurot Missouri

Williams Outpoints Dawson in Philadelphia Bout

Ike Williams from New Jersey outpoints Fred Dawson of Chicago in a ten round lightweight bout. Bob Foxworth knocks out Fitzie Fitzpatrick in St Louis while Charney Riley stops Karl Joris in Chicago.

Associated Press Philadelphia Ike Williams Trentan N. J Freddie Dawson Chicago ST. Louis Boeb Foxworth Fitzie Fitzpatrick Los Angeles Charney Riley Karl Joris Antwerp Belgium

Club Owner Dies in Texas Hubbers Chief

Samuel S. Rosenthal, 43, owner and president of the Lubhouse Hubbers baseball club in the Texas New Mexico League, died of a heart ailment today in a hospital in Lubbock Texas.

Lubbock Texas Samuel S. Rosenthal Lubhouse Hubbers

Early season baseball forecasts target Red Sox as most improved

Boston Red Sox named the most improved team in a prognostication by Jack Cuddy. Stan Musial, Alvin Darrel, Bob Lemon, Ewell Blackwell, Lou Boudrea, and Joe McCarthy are cited among standout picks, with Cleveland and Pittsburgh noted for darkhorse potential and Branch Rickey criticized for Dodgers' outlook.

Jack Cuddy York Boston Red Sox Stan Musial Cardinals Alvin Darel Braves Milwaukee Bob Lemon Indians Cleveland Nis Pittsburgh Dodgers Bob Chesney Eddie Fitzgerald Pacific Coast Bill Meyer Meyer Anngna City Ewell Blackwell Miracle Cincinnati Lou Boudreat Marty Marion Marse Joe McCarthy Banton Red Sox Yar Eddie Dyer Brooklyn Acquistionjoey Kuhel Mannee Senators Branch Rickey Dodger Goxs Tiul

Wolverines Test Bombers Tonight

The Lawton Wolverines travel to Frederick to face the Always potent Bombers in a key non conference clash Coach Paul Wilson names a nine man squad. Lawton won its first Boomer conference tilt in three starts by beating Putnam City 31 13 in overtime Friday night.

Lawton Wolverinas Frederick Paul Wilson Lawton Puttnam City Pirates Gene Hancock Dribbiers Wolverine

Incomplete Cage Scores From Across Teams

A scrambled list of college cage scores shows multiple mismatched teams and unclear results. Entries include Texas Wesleyan, North Carolina, VPI, Georgia Tech, Colorado, Oklahoma A and M, Langston, and others with inconsistent numbers and misread school names.

Texas Oblu Cameron

Pasquel Declares No Peace in U S Mexican Baseball

Pasquel said peace between United States and Mexican organized baseball is years off. He plans to sign players in Cuba next week and will pay any player who wants to play, regardless of nationality. He called Chandler ineffectual and claimed he remains the head man of Mexican baseball.

Jorge Fasquel Pasquel Cuba Alejandro Aguil Mas Laker Mreddy Marella Sab Maglle Gaba Ilola

Agar Leads Scoring in Husky League Standings

George Agar of Houston tops the United States Husky league scoring with 64 points, maintaining the lead as Paul Mundrick drops to a lower position for the first time in weeks. The report notes Mundrick was not the runner up this time.

Mingnarutis Van George Agar Houston Husky Paul Mundrick

Sooners Miss Often But Win

Oklahoma beat Colorado 44 to 36 before about 4,000 fans in Norman. Guard Paul Merchant scored 12 points and helped set up plays as the Sooners squandered many shots but held a late lead with a four point cushion. The visitors briefly led 16-14, and Oklahoma used a late roll the ball tactic to finish out the game.

Norman Olja Colorado Colden Bisons Brothers Oklahoma Qualde Poyl Merchant Sooner Oklahomans Bisons Merchant Tulan Neons Soonera Sooner Fang

Pokes Notch 14th Victory in Dribbling Showdown

Stillwater Oklahoma January 27 Wichita Universitys basketball team failed to adapt as Oklahoma A and M dominated 60 to 22 before 7 000 fans. The Cowpols led with 18 points from center Bob Harris after a 0 0 deadlock. The Aggies held a 24 to 7 scoring edge and controlled pace throughout.

Stillwater Oola Wichita University Oklahoma A Cowpoles Wheatshockers Anail Kansans Aggies Bob Harris Tole

Reynolds Seeks Boost In Contract Talks

Allie Reynolds of the New York Yankees says he and team management remain far apart on a new contract. The Oklahoma right hander seeks about a 50 percent raise from last year's roughly $16,000 salary after winning 19 games, and he alleges the Yankees stalled him before the World Series to avoid risking his health during a holdout.

Oklahoma City Allie Reynolds New York Yankees Oklahoma Yankees Hinsbrank Newhouver

Tainpeah Retires From Boxing to Join Army

Cameron light heavy Luke Tainpeah announces retirement from boxing after a long amateur career. A state Golden Gloves and AAU champion with a Chicago national run, he plans to quit school and may return to the Army where he served in wartime. His departure leaves Lawton district without a top heavyweight for next week's state tournament.

Hie Larrupin Luke Tainpeah Cameron Tainpeah Chicago Tampeah Fort Sill Luke Lawton Gloves

Unclear Quote On Player Value Sparks Salary Talk

A quoted remark references figures like 46000 and 90000 for players including Dave Ferris and Feller, with a claim that the speaker should be worth a third of those amounts. The line suggests negotiation or hubris around salaries in the sports scene.

Dave Ferris Feller

Agreement For Louis Walcott Bout Is Sought

Miami Beach, Jan 27. Mike Jacobs seeks to break the deadlock in talks for a no return June title bout between Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Walcott. Walcott asks 30 percent of net receipts. Felix Bacchicchio to confer. Walcott’s manager pushes for favorable terms as Sol Strauss aids Jacobs on Louis contract for 40 percent of net receipts.

Miami Beach Fin Mike Jacobs Joe Louly Jersey Joe Walcott Jacobs Walcott Felix Bacchcicchio Camden I. J Bacchicchio Joe Webster Louis Sol Strauss New York 20Th Century Club Strauss

Local Radio Schedule for June 28 1648

A historical broadcast listing daily programs with times and show names including Fearm Party Line Local News KSWO Roundup Musical Clock Morning Headlines Morning Melodies Breakfast Club My True Story Betty Crocker Listening Post Dick and Jeannie This Day Local News News Commentary Katy-K Do You Know Ladies Be Seated Paul Whiteman Club 1360 Club and Lawton Constitution segment details.

Weilhesdtay KSWO Loyd Smith ABC Betty Crocker Maetim Rhythmis Ted Malone Dick and Jeannie Chuck Wager Allen Wade Tyres Aml

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