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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1957

Page

10

Rookie Rookie Crop In Pro Football Loop Sparks Hope

New York reports a wave of first year players reshaping the NFL through strong pre season showings. Coaches praise the unusually large batch of rookies led by Jim Brown and Milt Campbell while teams like Washington Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco and Baltimore rely on youngsters to push for the division titles.

New Frank Gifford Norm van Brocklin Bobby Layne Jimmy Brown Syracuse All- America Milt Campbell Jim Podeley Central Michigan Sol Sutton North Carolina Don Bosseler Miami Fla Eddie LeBaron Willie Galimore Florida A&m Bears Vic Zucco Michigan State Billy Barnes Wake Forest Clarence Peaks Sonny Jorf

Roy Harris aims for boxing and army duty at Fort Sill

Lieutenant Roy Harris arrives in the town for a six month army stint at Fort Sill and will attend a guided missile school while stationed here. The Cut And Shoot heavyweight has a pro record and aims to fight Patterson, while juggling road work and possible boxing with Cameron college. He and his wife Jean seek a five room furnished home near the city edge to ease training.

Ajo Eddie Machen Floyd Patterson Pardner Roy Harris Cut and Shoot Tex Houston Roy Fort Sill Harris Uncle Sam Carter Chicago Machen Hurricane Jackson Jackson Patterson Roysisted Sam Cameron College Jean ARMY Cut Ani Shhoot Hubby Seeven Johnson Bi Dixon

Navy Scout Hails Army Sophomore Halfback Dawkins Pair

Navy chief scout Belichick declares Army sophomore Bob Anderson the finest in 20 years and pairs him with Pete Dawkins as the best halfback duo seen. He also lauds Army fullbacks Bin Barta Harry Walters and quarterback Dave Bonrland. Delivers assessment at New York Football Writers Lunch ahead of Army Navy game.

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Ankle Injury Slowed Aaron in Braves Season

MILWAUKEE seven time MVP Hank Aaron said a hurt right ankle from July 17 in Philadelphia hindered him from sweeping NL batting titles. He finished with RBI and homer crowns while dropping in batting average, and he noted he never regained full speed. Aaron led Braves and Yankees in World Series batting at .293 despite the handicap.

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In Brief Sports News From The AP

A scrambled recap highlights several sports items from leagues and events. Mentioned are college cross country champions Michigan State and IC4A details, plus various horse racing results and finishes at tracks including Saratoga Suffolk and Golden Gate, with payouts and placements noted.

Spartans Take Top Spot In Coaches Poll After Upsets

Michigan State secures No 1 in United Press college football ratings as upsets drop Texas A M to fourth and Oklahoma to fifth. Ohio State rises to No 2, Notre Dame returns to the top ten, and Mississippi debuts in sixth. Rice shocks Texas A M, Auburn leads in first place votes with 14 but MSU claims No 1 with 310 points.

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Pro Cage Standings East Conference 2000 Update

Eastern Pro Cage standings show teams like Bos and Philadelphia with mixed won lost records. The fragment mentions Cincinnati Detroit St Louis New York and Minneapolis Philadelphia on a Monday schedule with no games listed.

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Fights Last Night By The Arspensant Deesa New York

A scattered boxing recap lists fighters and places with inconsistent spellings. Notable names include Danny Russo in Brooklyn and Charley Humexis in France, with scattered results and odd nation references across cities like Providence Salt Lake City and San Diego.

Arspensant Deesa New ‘York Danny Russo Brooklyn Pete Schmidt Never York Paris Charley Humexis France Andre Brille Calit Jim Abeyia I Opldand Joss“ Bios

LHS Bees Host Duncan Tonight at Roosevelt Stadium

Luton's Hees close out their campaign at 7 30 p m tonight with Duncan s Bees at Roosevelt stadium The game marks the first action for the Lawton Bees in three weeks as flu and weather postponed three games Coach Don Jimerson s crew is 2 4 for the season their other win came at FSIS 20 0 Larry Waller and Jamies York will start at ends Bob Howard and Dave Hillis tackles Loewen Howard and Robert Powell guards and Tim Gibberson center Preston Holsinger is the quarterback with Sam Puttkamer and Lance Opepasah halfbacks and Tommy Sharp fullback

Luton Duncan Bees Roosevelt Stadium Lawton Bees LHS Don Jimerson FSIS Larry Waller Jamies York Bob Howard Dave Hillis Loewen Howard Robert Powell Tim Gibberson Preston Holsinger Sam Puttkamer Lance Opepasah Tommy Sharp

Gola Returns To Pro Action For Warriors

Philadelphia hero Tom Gola, 1955 Rookie of the Year and All America center, returns from Army duty to join the Philadelphia Warriors for an expected game against Cincinnati at Convention Hall. He may move from guard to forward to replace Paul Arizin, sidelined with a re injured ankle, after training at Ft Monmouth and the Hershey camp.

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Duke vs Tar Heels Television Clash Highlighted

In the Atlantic Coast Conference region a regional TV game this week features Duke taking on the University of North Carolina. The regional telecast spotlights the Duke and UNC matchup with emphasis on league standings and broadcast details.

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Michigan State Takes Top AP Poll Lead Over Auburn

Michigan State jumped from fourth to first in the AP football poll with 851 points to Auburns 1,842 and 88 to 87 first place votes. Ohio State rose to third, Mississippi to fifth, Navy to seventh, Notre Dame to ninth as Texas A&M dropped to sixth after losses. Auburn and Michigan State linger as national championship contenders though neither will play in a Jan 1 bowl.

Auburn Michigan State Spartans Ohio State Plainsmen Alabama Texas AEM Rice Tennessee Mississippi Iowa Navy Notre Dame Army

Wires Deluge Sooner Camp After Upset

Camp in Norman is inundated with telegrams after a recent defeat. Western Union manager Frank Ogle reported 20 telegrams yesterday and called for extra operators as the flow continued. Gov. Raymond Gary proclaimed a Big Red Day urging continued support for the Sooners amid the wave of messages from towns including Chickasha with over a thousand names.

Sooners Notre Dame Western Union Frank Ogle Fom Oklahoma City Raymond Gary Ogle Norman Chickasha

Archers Kill Only 5 Deer in Oklahoma Bow Hunt

Archers bagged five deer as the archery hunt enters its first five days in eastern Oklahoma. Dan Yardy, an archer in the Camp Gruber area, downed a 95 pound buck with a 5 point rack. Officials said 721 archers registered despite cold wet weather, compared with 696 last year.

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Bud Wilkinson says Sooners can rebound vs Nebraska

Coach Bud Wilkinson told the Oklahoma City Quarterback Club that Oklahoma must show its medicine or a good team in the upcoming game with Nebraska at Lincoln. He praised the Notre Dame victory and noted injuries will keep Boo dy Boyd and Joe Gujesky out, with Prentice Guatt hobbling but expected to play.

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