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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1957

Page

9

Castoffs Star For Auburn's Stingy Crew

Auburn relies on two overlooked sophomores, linemen Jackie Burkett and Zeke Smith, to anchor its stingy defense. Burkett, a 20 year old from Shalimar High, shines at linebacker calling signals since Knoxville debut, while Smith, a 210 pound middle backer, replaced a departed star. Both started every game and attract strong scouting praise for their tackling impact and sideline-to-sideline play.

Auburn Ala Aubm Associated Press Jackie Burkett Little Shalimar High Fort . Walton Beach Fla Zeke Smith Uniontown Burkett Tennessee Knoxville Vols Mississippi State Bill Schoenrock

Nuway Cleaners Take Lead In Fort Sill Bowling League

Nuway Cleaners moved to first place in the FAMTC Bowling League at Fort Sill by defeating Fink's Garage by four. Steve Jones led Nuway with 450 total. Al Cini posted 172 and Fred Sanders 404 for Fink's. Team No 4 won three from Hoyt's Restaurant behind Rork 493, Davis 468, Motos 457. Hub Clothiers beat Team No 6 as ONeill's 518 and Harbin's 450 supported. The IL G. Cole and Cisco's Lounge match was postponed.

Nuway Cleaners Fort Sill Fink Steve Jones Wnuway al Cini Nuway Taylor Fred Sanders Hoyt Hal Rork Ed Davis Angel Motos Dick Selman Hub Clothiers Jack O'Neill John Harbin Hub’s IL G. “Cole Cisco Nawsy Cleaners Hun Clothier Isos

Sports In Brief From The Associated Frees

Washington Senator Potter probes International Boxing Club amid writes on lightweight contenders. Kenoy ne racing results at Sportsman's Park Chicago. Count Arrow wins the Festa at Golden Gate Fields. Tick Tock wins the Sport Page Handicap at Aqueduct by two and a half. Come On Fed takes Warwick Purse at Narragansett. Dolted Line wins Veterans Day Handicap at Louisville. Eego wins the Veterans Day Handicap at Camden. Mahan wins at Laurel. Marshall favors a home and home Redskins Colts series in Washington.

Chicago Eady LaRue Hanar Sportsman's Park Albany Calif Arrow Golden Gate Fields York Come Fed Y Jon Sh Warwick Nar- Faganszelt Ibuisville State Park Laurel

Indians eye Lane for new GM as Lane may quit Cardinals

Cleveland directors meet at 11 a m est to pick a new general manager. Frank Lane reportedly may quit the St. Louis Cardinals to take the Tribe job, with DeWitt and Lane denyingOffers and speculation swirl about Lane as the top choice, while he has one year left on his Cardinals contract.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Frank Lane St. Louis Cardinals Lane Bill DeWitt The Aid St. Louis Browns New York Yankees Cards Hank Greenberg Tribe St. Louis

Packers Claim They Wuz Robbed Over Cincinnati Sheriff Call

Green Bay coach Liz Blackbourn blasted a Cincinnati sheriff and football official for a disputed Chicago Bears clash. Bears beat the Packers 21 14 as Joe Johnson contested a call near the goal line with Bart Starr pass incomplete. Johnson insisted he had possession before being ruled out of bounds, while Tehan stood by the ref’s decision.

Green Bay Wis Liz Blackbourn Green Bay Packers Dan Tehan Hamilton County Ohio Cincinnati Blackbourn Chicago Bears Packers Bert Bell Joe Johnson Imad Bart Starr Johnson Bear Bill George Associated Press J.C. Caroline Yans. Wallace Tehan Poe Ques Starr George

Meshach Signs with Dodgers Farm Club Deal

Marvis Meshach of Blairstown New Jersey, a standout in basketball and baseball, has been signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers and assigned to their Kokomo Indiana farm club.

Brooklyn Marvis Meshach Blairstown N.J Los Angeles Dodgers Kokomo Ind

Notre Dame Faces Injury Woes Before Oklahoma Game

Notre Dame coach Terry Brennan faced multiple injuries after practice with at least six players hurt including center Bob Schultz who has a bruised knee. The Irish, meeting Oklahoma in Norman on Saturday, worry most about the center position as second and third team centers also ail.

South Bend Ind Terry Brennan Notre Dame University of Oklahoma Norman Okla Brennan Bob Schultz Tulsa

Boxing results from New York and Caracas bouts

The report lists Hmmy Archer of New York defeating Tony DeCola of Brooklyn by points. In Caracas, Paul Jorgenson of Port Arthur, Texas outpointed Victor Leon of Caracas.

Associated Tress New York Archer Tony DeCola Brooklyn Caracas Paul Jorgenson Port Arthur Tex Victor Leon

Big Four To Play Twinbill In OC

Oklahoma and Tulsa meet at 7 20 p m in Municipal Auditorium on December 17. Oklahoma City University led by Abe Lemons will open against Oklahoma State in the doubleheader, creating the first combined card for the state's four major teams.

Big Four Oklahoma City Oklahoma Tulsa Municipal Auditorium Oklahoma City University Abe Lemons Oklahoma State

Pastrano to Fight Besmanoff in 10 Round Miami Bout

Promoter Cris Dundee announced Willie Pastrano the fourth ranked heavyweight will meet German contender Willi Besmanoff in a 10 round bout in Miami Beach on February 27.

Pastrano Miami Beach Fla Cris Dundee Willie Pastrano Willi Besmanoff Germany

Keglers' Korner Sunday league action at Sooner Lanes recaps

The Junior league featured all eight teams with Team No.2 led by Jeddy Blomgren posting 132 226 and Richard Henry 128 220 to beat Team No.6 3 points. G Tubbs 177 297 and G Cummins 152 292 helped Team No.3 win, while D Cox led the losers 152 215. Team No.1 edged Team No.8 as Chuck Reese 100 190 and Deneise Dueser 184 paced the winners. Tubbs rolled 199 for Ss o game to lift Team No.1 over Team No.5 despite Jim Wright 162 275 for the losers. In City league play Monday, Aircraft led by Weasites 200 528 and John Wood 222 497 swept four points from GMAGC. L. Pearce 192 522 was high for the losers. Home Decor also won, aided by Vic tion. Bopi Stafford 435 and Bill Davenport 181 479 led the winners and losers. Hoyle's Foodliner swept four from Security with Carl Kershner 200 486 pacing the Foodliner. Grover White 182 450 led Security, Dale Chiakey 214 530 starred for Smokey's. Prescription Shop lost three to Coca-Cola as Bob Rush 158 topped Coca-Cola. Fairmont Foods, led by Carless Tubbs 192 49, took 3 from Lawton Funeral Home. Leo Nease 192 432 stopped a sweep by the roadmen. Church league did not contest action. results to appear tomorrow.

Sooner Jeddy Jerry Blomgren Richard’ Henry Kay Mason John Wood G. Tubbs G. Cummins Coxie High Chuck Reese Deneise Dueser Im ‘Tubbs Ss O Jim Wright Page Aircraft Weasites Gmagc. L Pearce Hoyle Carl Kershner Grover White Dale Chiakey Smokey's Coca-Cola Bob Rush Fairmont Foods Carless Tubbs Lawton Funeral Home Leo Nease Foadmen Church League

Hurricane Machen to test Jackson in California clash

Eddie Machen, the No 1 heavyweight contender, faces Jackson in a 12 round bout at the Con Palace San Francisco broadcast on ABC. TV blackout in area. Jackson last appeared July 29, after a 10 round loss to Patterson. Machen, winner of 23 straight fights with 15 KOs, is the favorite to win and push toward a title shot. Breidbart, Machen manager, says Jackson still fast and in peak condition despite past punishment.

San Francisco Eddie Machen Lippe Breidbart Machen Tormy Hurricane Jackson Breidbart ABC Floyd Patterson Patterson Joe Louis Max Schmeling

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