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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1956

Page

15

Defending Champ To Roll State Bowling Tourney

Defending champion Dot Compton travels from Seminole to Lawton for the state women's bowling tournament at Sooner Lanes. Compton faces Frances Novak of Oklahoma City in Class A singles as the event enters its fourth week with team, doubles, and singles titles across five classes. Local bowlers Affects include 24 teams, 60 doubles, 120 individuals across shifts Saturday and Sunday with Compton competing in team and Sunday doubles.

Bill Ewald Sooner Lanes Lawton Seminole Dot Compton Frances Novak Oklahoma City Dot Ritchie Aruta Anadarko Merrl Schroeder Fritz Williams Dot Martin Frankie Jones Glennis Holland Lillian Artell Ester Tubbs Wanda Roden Anice Gray Verda Walker Ova Lambdin Compton

Regents Propose Changes to OU Ticket Policy

Regents detail ticket pricing and re order rules for Oklahoma games. A $1 charge per ticket will satisfy a Big Seven rule requiring 75 cents for each complimentary visiting team ticket. The current re order policy stays with an exception cutting orders for those near the west goal lines but not below 20 tickets. Seat improvements depend on total years buying season tickets. Dallas game re order privileges end for non holders. future limits cap Dallas tickets to match season tickets held.

Reperts Oklahoma Norman West Regents Dallas Touchdown Club University Alumni Association

Ark City Triumphs in Region 6 J C B Tournament First Round

Ark City defeated El Dorado 96 to 77 and Garden City beat Northern Oklahoma JC 89 to 73 in the first round of Region 6 junior college basketball tournament at Dodge City Kansas.

Dodge City Kan Arkansas City el Dorado Garden City Northern Oklahoma J. C

Trumbla Tops Women Bowling With 527 Series

D J Trumbla rolled a 527 for the top women’s bowling league score at Sooner Lanes last night as Tillman Plumbers split with Baldwin Agency. Dot Martin led the match with 319 while Hamblin Oilers stayed atop the standings by sweeping Wrights Restaurant. Other results include Food Mart over La Boca Lodge Motel and Carlois Rentals over Griswolds Cleaners.

D. J. Trumbla Sooner Tillman Plumbers Baldwin Hamblin Oilers Wrights Restaurant Dot Martin Food Mart la Boca Lodge Motel Carlois Rentals Griswolds Cleaners

Promoter says Louis to wrestle for $100000 yearly

In Washington DC Ray Fabian announced Joe Louis accepted a $100000 a year guarantee to wrestle. The sports brief covers golf results from Pensacola, Titleholders, and several horse races across the United States with winners and payouts noted.

Washington D.C Ray Fabian Philadelphia Joe Louis

Robinson aims for roster spot as Dodgers prep for season

The Dodgers acquired him in a winter trade and he credits Walt Alston while acknowledging tough competition at several positions. Pee Wee Reese may face a squeeze at short as the club plans for opening an exhibition schedule amid other camp notes.

Dodgers Walt Alston Robinson Brooklyn New York Giants Ramon Monzant United States Mike Higgins Boston Red Sox George Susce Jerry Casale Leo Kiely Tom Brewer Dave Sisler Lou Boudreau Bill Bradford San Francisco Kansas City Julio Becquer Washington Birdie Tebbetts

Lightburn Battles Algerian on NBC Telecast at MSG

Lightburn, 21, seeks his seventh straight win as he meets Algerian Khalfi in a 10 round lightweight bout at Madison Square Garden. The bout airs on NBC-TV radio at 10 p.m. EST Coast to Coast with Lightburn favored 2-1. Khalfi replaces L C Morgan after the Cleveland Commission suspended Morgan over a managerial dispute. Ralph Dupas, a top contender, recently defeated Khalfi on a split decision in New Orleans.

Bowie Bowie Park Informant Miami Fla Steve Brooks Mr. Patrick Hot Springs Ark Don Melody New Orleans All View Epic King Fair Grounds Lincoln R.J Uncle Morris Cape Cod Lincoln Downs Oldsmar Joss Me Arcadia Calif High Button Santa Anita New York Ludwig Luddy Khalfi L. C. Morgan Dayton Ohio Morgan Cleveland Commission Lightburn Ralph Dupas Dupas

Coffeyville tops Northeastern A&M to win Region 3 tourney

Coffeyville defeated Northeastern Oklahoma A&M 63-59 to capture the Region 3 junior college basketball tournament and earn a trip to the national meet in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 20. Independence beat St. John’s of Winfield 72-57 for third place.

Independence Kan Coffeyville Northeastern Oklahoma A&m Hutchinson St. John’s Winfield

Young Canadian Nabs Lead In Pensacola Open

Kerry Kesselring 27 from Toronto led the Pensacola Open with a four under par 68 as the field aimed to trim to 60 pros and 10 amateurs. The younger pros dominated the early rounds at Pensacola Country Club amid gusty winds, with Buck White and George Bigham among those posting 70s and Ed Furgol among 72s.

GOLF Pensacola Fla Jerry Kesselring Augusta Louise Suggs Marlene Bauer Hagge Kerry Kesselring Kesselring Toronto Canada Pensacola Country Club Buck White Memphis Tenn George Bigham Kansas City Don Finsterwald Bedford Heights Ohio Don January Abilene Tex Jay Hebert Sanford Dick Mayer St. Petersburg John Serafin Fox Hill Joe Back Ed Furgol Harold Ridgley Eglin Air Force Base Fla Jack Colter

Fights Last Night in Los Angeles and East St Louis

Ray Greco of Los Angeles outpointed Benny Artist of Brooklyn 10 rounds. Virgil Akins of St Louis stopped Andy Watkins of Indianapolis in East St Louis, Illinois, in a 2 round bout.

Los Angeles Ray Greco Benny Artist Brooklyn East ST. Louis Ill Virgil Akins St. Louis Andy Watkins Indianapolis

66ers Wrap Up Share Of Crown

Phillips 66ers defeated the Caterpillars 108 90 to assure at least a tie for the National Industrial Basketball League crown. Burdy Haldorson top scored with 23 points as Phillips led 51 42 at halftime and held the lead the rest of the game. Phillips now leads Peoria by one game and finishes the season Monday against Akron Wingfoots. Peoria plays Milwaukee when done.

Bartlesville Okla Peoria Phillips 66Ers Caterpillars Phillips Akron Wingfoots Milwaukee Allen Bradleys 66Ers Burdy Haldorson Faillips

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