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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1955
Page
15
Tulsa notes state Bob Timberlake or Hugh Ballard will start at right end for Oklahoma against Iowa State this Saturday due to John Bell knee injury. Bell and left tackle Eldon Loughridge will miss the game, with Bell expected back next week.
Cameron closes its regular season against Bacone College of Muskogee as the Aggies, 9-1 after a lone defeat to Arlington State, aim to cap a strong campaign. O'Dell leads with 454 receiving yards and 11 receptions, while Combs and Eaton pace the ground game in a balanced Cameron attack.
West Virginia seeks a bowl berth while facing Oklahoma and Pittsburgh this week. Oklahoma, top AP team, holds the rushing and scoring leads with 311.6 rushing yards per game and 389.7 total offense average, as Denver climbs in offense and scoring. West Virginia’s passing falters while Hardin-Simmons dominates the passing table.
Three Newsmen topped all keglers at Sooner Lanes as Newsmen swept Falstaff Beer 4 points, lifting to fourth in Major league standings. Jack Brosnan led with 548, followed by Bill Smith 547 and Jim Gentry 544, while Townes Mens Store struggled, dropping four to Don Eaton Transfer.
Mason Electric offers heating system servicing including motors controls filters floor furnaces and central heat in C Ave area. Call 9122 6171 for appointment and evaluation of readiness.
Sill plans another winning streak as they face the Fourth Army Conference foe at Prichard Field. Starting at halfback may be Sam Armstrong while Billy Wessels is doubtful and Joe Ramona’s status hinges on his condition. Other lineup changes involve Brooks and Palmer veterans filling end and guard positions. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.
Lawton junior high, led by Ray Tillman, finished 6 0 2 on the season with a 21 0 defeat of Capitol Hill in Oklahoma City. Tillman threw two TD passes and set up another, connecting with Charles Brooks Lance Kopepesah and Keith Garrison as Lawton extended its string of state losses for rivals. The Wolves allowed only a final drive to reach the 35 yard line and clinched the shutout.
Co-Owner Del Webb reports the New York Yankees drew large crowds in Japan during their post season exhibition tour. He praises sellout games up to 75,000 and describes strong Japanese American interest as a bridge to friendship. Webb notes a potential Japanese pitcher joining the Yankees as Stengel and Mrs. Stengel continue their world trip.
Washington sent Bob Porterfield and Mickey Vernon along with two others to Boston for five Red Sox players. Other moves include McCormick joining Redlegs as coach for Cincinnati and Walker named manager of the Houston Buffaloes. Dixie Walker returns as Rochester Red Wings manager. Joe Gordon becomes Detroit Tigers first base coach.
Cameron's coaching staff Le Roy Montgomery and Charlie Dean chosen to guide city midget All-Stars in fifth Shrine Midget Bowl on Thanksgiving Day November 24 at Roosevelt Stadium. 10 a.m. kickoff. 45 players selected from city leagues to report Sunday at 2 p.m. at the high school practice field. in cold weather meet in the high school gym. Montgomery and Dean to trim to 25 for Star team after three days of practice. All-Stars meet Father Flanagan's Boys Town 12 and under crew in the Hot Dog Bowl. Fuzz Barnes directs operation for Shrines.
HOLLYWOOD Behind lock and guarded gates at Gil Field the Los Angeles Rams are revamping their offense and defense for next Sunday's big game in Chicago against the Bears. Coach Sid Gillman aims to correct mistakes from Sunday’s win over San Francisco and keep sole possession of first place in the Western Conference of the NFL.
Ralph Tiger Jones, a boxing favorite, faces Johnny Saxton in a scheduled 10 round fight at the Oakland Auditorium. It marks the second meeting between the rivals, with last time decided by one point. Jones is a sixth rated middleweight, Saxton a welterweight champ hopeful. The bout starts at 9 p.m. CST.
Los Angeles reports that Rex Hartwig, Wimbledon doubles champion, has turned pro with Jack Kramer. Hartwig will earn a flat 30000 for U.S. appearances and receive a gate receipt percentage on a July foreign tour, after promoter failed to land Lew Hoad and Ken Rosewall for the winter tour.
Dunbar defeated Taft 21 0 and Whittier beat Adams 26 7 while Garfield overwhelmed Swiney 20 6. Howell forfeits to Wilson. West league ends regular season Thursday. East league has one game Friday a Roosevelt Cleveland versus Washington makeup with no effect on standings. Lincoln and Douglass meet at 4 p.m. to decide East crown.
Rochester faced Philadelphia in New York while Minneapolis also played New York as the only scheduled games. The results affect the standings in the Pro Cage circuit with each matchup shaping team positions.
A high school football game ended with Harding defeating Classen 19 to 7. The matchup highlighted Harding's offense while Classen struggled to respond in the second half.
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