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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1955

Page

9

Weekend Football Staff Predictions Highlight Key Matchups

Staff predictions spotlight Colgate versus Cornell and Notre Dame versus New Mexico for the weekend. Rankings and betting figures surface alongside Penn and other programs as fans await outcomes.

S Carolina Alabama Florida Tulane ESU LSU Ole Miss Ole Miss Miss State Enemas Vanderbilt Tennessee Ennai Notre Dame Colgate Cornell Mexico Denver Utah State Nereenns State Arizona Navy Boston Col Holy Cross Miami Texas Tech

Pin Leaders Tied After Lawton Cafe Sweep

Lawton Cafe moved into a first place tie in the Major bowling league at Sooner Lanes by sweeping four points from Don Eaton Transfer and Storage Tuesday night. Clayton Riley led Lawton with a 597 series including 203 and 205 games, while Orville Greenwood added a 567 and Bob Welch 204. Townes Mews Store dropped two points to Public Service, keeping the lead contested.

Clayton Riley Orville Greenwood Lawton Cafe Don Eaton Sooner Lanes Townes Mews Riley Greenwood Bob Welch Bill Smith

All-College basketball tourney pairings set in Oklahoma City

The 20th annual All-College tournament draw in Oklahoma City on Tuesday lists opening-day first-round games in bracket order. Upper bracket features Seattle vs Loyola of the South and Idaho State vs Tulsa while lower bracket matches Pennsylvania vs Oklahoma City University and Texas Tech vs Oklahoma A&M.

Municipal Auditorium Oklahoma City Seattle Loyola of the South Idaho State Tulsa Pennsylvania Oklahoma City University Texas Tech Oklahoma A&m Oklahoma A&m OCU San Francisco Penn Loyola Aggies Missouri Valley St. Louis Rocky Mountain Red Raiders Mississippi River Winn Ticket Agency Veazey’s West Main

Elgin Sinks Fletcher to Lead Comanche Conference

Elgin rallied from behind to beat Fletcher 61-47 and seize a clear lead in the Comanche County Conference. Kenny Rose scored 20 for Elgin while Fletcher’s Tommy Stinnett had 18 as Elgin improved to 4-0 in league play. Fletcher dropped to 3-1.

Elgin Fletcher Wildcats Kenny Rose Tommy Stinnett Lahmaunt Bill Padacony Owls Chattanooga Indiahoma Billy Kinder Reuben Stoll Faxon Randlett Bulldogs David Martin Donald Long

Aggie Freshmen Defeat Tulsa 20 14 On Fourth Quarter Break

A blocked punt by Tom Wilson of Davis set up a fourth quarter score as Oklahoma Aggie freshmen edged Tulsa 20 14 at Lewis Field. Johnny Allen connected with Jack Motley for the decisive TD after Wilson batted and recovered near Tulsa 42. Tulsa led twice before Aggies tied with Bill West and Dan Northcutt returned a 60 yard punt for a tying score. Ray Boaz and Larry Idle kicked Tulsa and Aggies extra points respectively.

Stillwater Okla Tom Wilson Davis Oklahoma Aggie Tulsa Golden Gates Lewis Field Wilson Tulsa Aggies Johnny Allen Pawnee Jack Motley Tecumseh Gales Jim Carmichael Bill West Ada Dick Brown Cowpokes Dan Northcutt Ray Boaz Altus Larry Ndle Seminole

Longhorns Easy On Pass Defense

New York Texas faces Texas A M tomorrow as the National Collegiate Athletic Bureau warns that the Longhorns have allowed opponents to complete 58.3 percent of passes, potentially setting a record as the easiest major team to pass against. The 1950 Kansas State mark of .582 is the current record.

New York Texas Texas A&m National Collegiate Athletic Bureau Longhorns Kansas

Inexperienced LHS Cagers Have Their Work Cut Out

Lawton high school basketball faces a tough start as coach Bob Williams adds 25 players with only four lettermen. The Dec 6 opener against Burkburnett kicks off a 23 game schedule featuring a Bi-State Festival and key games with Norman Chickasha El Reno and Ardmore. Williams, in his third season, must rely on guards Boucher Combs Tonemah and sophomore Wilson to lead a developing squad.

Lawton High Bob Williams Lawton Burkburnett Texas Don Boucher Harvey Combs Charles Tonemah Williams Boucher Combs Tonemah LHL el Reno Chickasha Fred Yeahque LHS Butch Horton Wolverines Norman Boomer Terrific Jenks Simmons Ardmore Duncan Fort Worth Poly Pat Noakes Bowie Wichita Falls Nave Classen Anadarko Purcell Altus

Heath Expects Aerial Barrage In Fort Bliss Clash

Fort Sill Cannoneers head coach Leon Heath expects a strong passing attack from Fort Bliss as his team prepares for a Fourth Army Conference game. Bliss features All American quarterback Cotton Davidson from Baylor, while Fort Sill lists injuries to Claude Roach and Billy Wessels who will miss the rest of the season, with Wessels shifting to coaching duties.

Leon Heath Fort Sill Cannoneers Fort Bliss Falcons Heath Fort Ord Warriors Falcons Sill Fort Ord Bliss Warriors Cotton Davidson Baylor Sam Armstrong Berley Pruitt Fort Bliss Ord Claude Roach Army Roach Billy Wessels Wessels Fort Carson

Pittsburg State Teachers overpowers Oklahoma Baptist in 77 67 win

Pittsburg State Teachers College of Kansas defeated Oklahoma Baptist University 77 to 67 last night in Shawnee Oklahoma. The contest featured strong play from PSU as they secured the road victory over the Bison.

Shawnee Okla Pittsburg State Teachers College of Kansas Oklahoma Baptist University

Middie Coach Doubts Army Defense Edge in Preview

Annapolis notes show Navy coach Eddie Erdelatz defending Navy’s strong defense against Army coach Earl Blaik’s claim of a better Cadet defense. Erdelatz cites Navy as a defensive leader and plans to counter with adjustments, while Blaik’s comments hint at potential tactical plays for the upcoming game. Army’s improving linebacking strategy and Friday prep are also mentioned.

Annapolis Earl Blaik Army Navy Eddie Erdelatz Erdelatz Blaik

O Neal May Start For OU Saturday

Norman Oklahoma United Press report indicates quarterback Pat O Neal may replace Jimmy Harris for Oklahoma in the upcoming game against Oklahoma A&M. Harris suffered an injury in the Nebraska game and was doubtful but is expected to resume full practice next week ahead of the Orange Bowl with Maryland.

Lions place Hornschmeyer on IR after injury

Detroit wideback Bobby Hornschmeyer, needing five yards to tie a 20 year club rushing record, was put on the 30 day injured reserve list on Wednesday. He will miss Detroit's final four games due to the injury.

Detroit Bobby Hornschmeyer Ace Gutowsky Lions Hornschmeyer

College scores roundup from various games across the region

Kentucky 68 Rio Grande 60 Huntington 10 Franklin Anderson 100 Villa Madonna 73 Pittsburgh 77 Oklahoma Baptist 67 Concordia 100 Grace - Culver-Stockton 88 William Penn 56 Taylor 85 Marian 79 South Dakota 86 Westmar 62 St Marys 67 Mankato 61 Chadron 77 South Dakota Mines 76 Vincennes 88 Lindsey Wilson JC 53 UTMB Martin 72 Freed-Harden 66

Rio Grande Ohio Huntington Ind Franklin Andersoon Villa Madonna Pittsburgh Kan Okla. Baptist Concordia Grace Semtry Si Culver-Stockton Wm. Penn Iowa Taylor Marian South Dakota Westmar St. Marys Minn Mankato Chadron South Dakota Mines Vincennes Lindsey Wilson JC UTMB Martin, Tenn Freed-Harde

Ohio State Lineman of the Week is Parker

Ohio State guard Jim Parker, 21, from Toledo, was named The Associated Press Lineman of the Week for his dominance on the line as OSU defeated Michigan 17 0 and captured the Big 10 championship. Parker, 6 3 242, helped open holes and stifle the Wolverines on defense.

Associated Press Scarlet and Gray Ohio State Michigan Wolverines Howard Hopalong) Cassaday OSU Jim Parker Ohio State Guard Ann Arbor Parker Toledo Ohio

Howard Cassady Named AP Back of the Week

In brief sports notes Howard Cassady of Ohio State earned AP Back of the Week honors. Sugar Bowl selection spot cited for Pitts with SEC opponent unnamed. Rutgers coach Harman relieved of duties. Little League fires commissioner Stotz. Pimlico major purse splits won by Alford and D Armour. Gran Vino captures feature at San Bruno track.

Howard Hopalong Cassady Ohio State Associated Press New Orleans Pitts New Brunswick N.J Harvey J. Harman Rutgers Baltimore Alford Roy D’ Armour Pimlico San Bruno Calif

UCLA Leads PCC With Scoring Title for Rose Bowl Representation

UCLA scored most in the Pacific Coast Conference and earns the league scoring crown while Stanford topped the conference in total and pass offense. Washington led in pass and total defense, but UCLA will represent the PCC in the Rose Bowl.

LOS Angeles Stanford Washington UCLA

Corner Lot Office Site in New Developments Area

Opportunity to purchase an ideal office location on a 50 by 100 foot corner lot at 916 C in the heart of new developments. The McKee Co. offers this property and can be reached by phone at 432.

the McKee CO. Pho

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