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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1947

Page

8

Wolverines Set for Final Home Tilt Friday Night

Lawton's Glenn Dosser leads the Wolverines with one returning starter to face Norman's Tigers who bring eight returning players. Torbert and Howeth headline a senior class as Lawton seeks a last victory before end-of-season duties. Norman counters with QB Roy Hamilton, back Jack Lockett, end C Coleman, and a fast, balanced attack.

Glenn Dosser Lawton Wolverines Lawtonians Norman Tigers Wolverines Torbert Dosser Chargers Lust Lawton Smokey Torbert Tlalfback Lyman Howeth Unte Roy Hamilton Jack Lockett C. Coleman Hamilton Oklahoma City Shawnee Chickasha Oklahoma Prand Pall el Reno Indians Bob Fife Tom Strickland Billy Mathis Bobby Valder Buster Shelton Edward Urlse Jessc Rapertson

Aggies Head to Lubbock for Texas Tech Freshmen Clash

Cameron college Aggies, 10 players strong, depart Thursday morning for Lubbock, Texas for a Friday game with Texas Tech freshmen. The No 1 ranked little college unit seeks a post season bowl invite. Radio coverage via KSWO Lawton.

Cameron College Aggies Lubbock Texas Texas Tech Lawton Aggies KSWO PAA

Brooklyn CYO Seeks 1948 Outlook In Durocher Clash

Brooklyn CYO officials say they will discuss the 1948 outlook with Branch Rickey amid the ongoing dispute over Leo Durocher and the Dodgers. Vincent J. Powell states the group remains firm in its stance and will not meet Rickey or the Brooklyn club until invited.

Brooklyn Coxlyn Catholic Youth Organizant Dodgers Knothole Anager Leo Durocher Branch Rickey Vincent J. Powell Direce CYO Essure Durocher-Brooklyn Rick Durocher Bdascoall Powell Rickey Dodgers

Fights Last Night By The Associated Press

In Houston Jack Burke of Minneapolis knocked out Ed Die Lamarr while Keith Nuttall stopped in Wichita Kansas City. Brigham Utah faced Jimmy Joyce in a 134 bout. Jackie Carbra of Milwaukee beat Jimmy Sherrer on points in Milwaukee.

Associated Prean

Slow Starting Owls Become Loop Terrors

In Dallas on November 1, the Rice Owls, once slow to start, surged with fierce defense and sharper offense. After rough early losses to Louisiana State SMU and Texas, Rice routed Texas A&M 41 7 and Arkansas 26 7, with lineup tweaks including Tom Roten boosting the line. The team now challenges for the Southwest Conference title as observers note improved mindset and form.

Missouri Valley Gets Bowl Bid

MARSHALS Mo November 18 Coach Volney Ashford said the Missouri Valley Vikings, one of the nation’s fourteen undefeated teams, have accepted an invitation to play in the Boys Ranch bowl at Abilene Texas on December 14 The host has not been named but Murray College of Abilene is expected to be the Vikings foe Missouri Valley has won eight games this season and has two remaining matches Rockhurst College in Kansas City Friday and Bethany November 27 They carry a 28 game win streak dating to 1941 under Ashford with no close calls this season

Billy Stamps Pasadena 2Lthough Texas Sanfreshmen Joe Kelly Lubbock Avalanche Journal Baylor Rice Hardin-Simmmons Red Raiders Tech Cameron Texas Tech New Mexico Miliary Institute Heir Hardin- Simmons Abilene Peme Warne Guynn Ben Hix R. K. Hardy Larry Lamkin Don Williams John Hatchett Red Martin Bud Beecroft Eli Riley Mee Uver Tim Hatch Keith Bur Garland Chessir Roy Trice Stamps Chessir Stuer Hatch Rockhurst College Kansaa City Bethany Marshall Vikings Ashford

Martin Motors Sales & Service to Morris Sporting Goods Ad

Lawn mowers scissors and knives ground. Racquets strung. Martin Motors Sales & Service MORRIS SPORTING GOODS 407 C Ava Phone 970.

Martin Motors Sales & Service Morris Sporting Goods Ava

Fans urged to fly to see Cameron win at Lubbock

Football fans urged to travel to Lubbock on Friday the 21st to watch Cameron win. Round trip price listed as 24.80 plus tax. Reservations via Ralph P. Swahy at 3414.

Cameron Lubbock Ralph P. Swahy

Red Sox Acquire Kinder and Hitchcock in Browns Trade

New York, Nov. 1. The Boston Red Sox bolstered their pitching by obtaining Ellis Kinder and Billy Hitchcock from the St. Louis Browns in exchange for Sara Dente Clem Driesewerd a player to be announced Inter and about $20 000. The Pirates rebuilt by trading for outfielder Johnny Hopp and second baseman Marty? taugh from the Boston Braves in return for Jim Russell Bill Salkeld and Al Lyons. No cash was involved in the Pirates deal.

New York Boston Red Sox Ellis Kinder St. Louis Browns Pittsburgh Pirates Johnny Hopp Danny Murtaugh Boston Braves Sox Kinder Billy Hitchcock Browns Sara Dente Clem Driesewerd Pirates Hopp Murtaugh Jim Russell Bill Salkeld al Lyons Red Sox Sth Louis Vernon Stephens Jack Kramer Cleveland Bil Veeck Veeck

Elgin Cagers Edge Cache In Conference Showdown

Elgin junior and senior high basketball teams swept Cache quintets in Comanche county games. The seniors won 87 to 30 while the juniors needed overtime for an 29 to 29 win. Bahah rocked led Elgin seniors with 16 points. Don Pacheka and Lawrence LaFrance led scorers for Cache. Cade squads and the girls travel to Indiana Thursday for loop games.

Cache Elgin Cache Quintets Comanche County Elgin Senior High Bays Bahah Rocked Eldon Pacheka Garland Boydston Clarence Rhoads Lawrence la

Snyder Citizens Renew Bowling Scores

Snyder citizens voted Tuesday to renew a two year electric franchise with Public Service Company of Oklahoma in a special franchise election. The franchise was approved by twenty percent to four.

Snyder Public Service Company of Oklahoma

Lawton Officials Await Public Health Survey Results

Lawton Rotary heard Hardy Watson of the U S Public Health Service describe ongoing surveys assessing Lawton disposal plant capacity and water system safety. He highlighted seven years of progress, the goal of disease prevention, and the shift to safer water and sewage treatment with a film shown on water safety. Additional visitors included coaches and civic guests from nearby towns.

Hardy Wnation Lawton U. S. Public Health Service Watson U. S. Pubic Health Service Mr. Watson Don Holman Donald H. Hooper San Gabriel Calif Barney E. Lowe Chickasha J. C. McGee Cyril CL. Merriatt Kemp Spicer Bob Wlison

Lawton men presented as new club member by Easley

J D Jondd Wigellis and Thorn ton Nicklaus all of Lawton along with Hack Carter associated with witty Fairmonta were presented by Bill Easley as a new member at a meeting.

Jondd J. D Wigellis Thornton Nicklaus Lawton Hack Carter Fairmonta Bill Easley

New Barber Examiners Appointed By Governor

Oklahoma City on November 19 reports that Governor Ray J. Turner appointed three new members to the state board of barber examiners. Named to the board were W. F. Johnson of Tulsa W. T. Beavers of Heavener and Joe Cullum of Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City Ray J. Turner State Board of Barber Examiners W. F. Johnson Tulsa W. T. Beavers Heavener Joe Cullum

Cosmetology Group Hears Ozmun Address in Lawton

Lawton Cosmetology Association met for its regular monthly session last night with State Rep. Charles G. Ozmun addressing members on current legislative matters. Ozmun spoke to the group about issues affecting licensing and cosmetology practice locally and statewide.

Cosmetology Association Ozman Charles G. Ozmun Lawton Ivan Lawton Cosmetology Association

Local Wilcox case details scandalous but unclear

The Wilcox case mentioned Velma Nebon as president who blocked growth, with attendees including Ivla Hl Eula Shaw Elsie Little Roxie L Capshaw Tommy Ashmore Jim mie Christy Burnaugh Test Naomi Ballow Mrs Inez Parkey Dorothy Wishneski Arlene Bee mer Jerry Clemmons Floy Lave among others present.

Wilcox Velma Nebon Ivla Hl Eula Shaw Elsie Little Roxie L. Capshaw Tommy Ashmore Jimmie Christy Burnaugh Test Naomi Ballow Inez Parkey Dorothy Wishneski Arlene Beemer Jerry Clemmons Floy Lave

Local Names Noted In Attendance At Veople Event

Ruby Hughes Denis Holcomb and Lillian Bata named among attendees. Veople list shows Helen Elvithc and Rhea Wilkinson present as well.

Ruby Hughes Denis Holcomb Lillian Bata Veople Helen Elvithc Rhea Wilkinson

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