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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1947

Page

8

Lawton High Cagers Fight For Starting Spots

Lawton High basketball coach Paul Wilson drills a talent-packed squad in fundamentals as five starting berths compete. Returning starter Smokey Forbert anchors a guard trio with Gann Lyman Howeth and Jen Tathert. Junior guard Kenny Bridges and Saumerman push for roles alongside Don Bridges C D Linker and Oliver. Transfers Dor Alexander and Joann Erwin join as contenders as the team schedules 16 games including Altus and nearby tournaments.

Paul Wilson Lawton High School Er Hennan Baek JT Hays Rat Hays Bashiponent Nara Smokey Forbert Gann Lyman Howeth Jen Tathert Guin Gene Hancock Cerdy Arntie Kenny Bridges Saumerman Wilson Don Bridges C. D. Linker Oliver Dor Alexander Ahama Joann Erwin

Bombers Ready for Chickasha Friday Showdown

The Bombers prepare for a Friday game against Chickasha as the 5A champs Vinita and Hugo clash in a day game. The lineup features key players expected to deliver in a pivotal matchup at Cumualgee field.

Chickasha Cumualgee Vinita Vitinwads Hugo Wil Po

Kids Wanted At Erdu Board Seeks Workers In Oklahoma

The Board of Education of Oklahoma seeks workers to install steel rods for wall and seal projects at the Rongevuele Stadium. Sealed separations may be obtained from the office of the Board of Education.

Board of Erduin Oklahoma Adtack P.M Rongevele Stadium Sis Board of Education

Douglass Lions Face Final Prep Game Wednesday

Douglass high school Lions travel south of the Red River to play Booker T. Washington of Wichita Falls in their final game of the season. The Tuesday night date was moved to Wednesday due to scheduling conflicts. Houston officials have floated a post season game offer against an all star group. other offers from Houston and Ardmore are under consideration. The Lions, led by coach H OC Ming, aim to secure their eighth win as the season winds down.

Douglass High School Lions Berl River Booker T. Wington High School Wichita Falls Texas Ming Lions Douglass-Wastbngler Ailt Hougton San Angelo Loacal Nol Officiula Howson Houston King's Ad Douglass Ardmore Langston University Crostsmen Devon

Football Scores From United Press Rational Leagues

Chicago Bears 48, Wikesburgh T. Washington 45, Chicago Cardi nas 21, Boston 21, Philadelphia bt. Los Angeles 28, Detroit 17, New York it, Green Bay 24, ALL-AMERICA CONFERENCE New Yeel 24, Cleveland 28, Raffa 33, Galtimore t, Los Angeles Wi. Franklyn 12.

United Press Chicago Bears Wikesburgh T. Washington Chicago Cardinas Boston Philadelphia Los Angeles Detroit New York Green Bay New Yeel Cleveland Raffa Galtimore T Franklyn

Aggies Set Preseason Scrimmage With Fort Sill Army Team

Aggies and the unbeaten 18th FA Bn of Fort Sill are to meet in a 7 pm preseason scrimmage Tuesday. Lt Dean Boren leads the 18th FA squad which has won two snap games and is regarded among Fort Sill conference favorites as the season totters toward a 21 game schedule including 10 Oklahoma junior college conference games and a junior college tournament.

Harvey Mute Cameron Aggies FA Bn Fort Sill Dean Boren Fort Silk Apeies

Aggies Remain On U S Great Football List

New York Nov 24 AP two college football elevens Upper Iowa and Southern Oregon College of Education dropped from the unbeaten list over the weekend, leaving 14 teams with perfect records. Notre Dame Penn State Michigan and Southern Methodist are the major teams with perfect slates. Penn State and Michigan close to finishing regular seasons. Upper Iowa beaten 4 0 by Evansville, Southern Oregon beaten by California Aggies, ending long winning streaks. Other teams with winning records include Cameron Aggies of Oklahoma, West Chester, Denison, Missouri Valley, Loras, Pepperdine, Jacksonville Teachers, Wesleyan and Montclair Teachers. Missouri Valley owns a long winning division streak.

EW York Upper Iowa Southern Oregon College of Education Notre Dame Penn State Michigan Southern Methodist Irtal Mustonga Upper Joga Evansville Southern Oreton Vallexe Ins California Aggias Qe Cameron Aggies Okkin~ Hoodia West Chester Denigon Missouri Valley Loins Iowa Peppereline Jacksonville Ala Wesleyan Montcluir Missouri Viriley Nf THAMS Khimnes Pt Carmeron Okla Aggles Pat Tes Denison Loras New Hampshire Pepperdine Wealeyan Montclairi New York Pennsylvania Southern Criltornia Kansas Penn Southern California Quakers Cornell USC Trojans Pasadena UCLA Wolverines Wisconsin Ohio State

Sooners Win Big Six Share After Close Nebraska Victory

NORMAN Oklahoma November 24 Things were lively on the university campus as the Sooners secured another half share in the Big Six flag by defeating Nebraska 14 to 13 to equal Iowa State in league honors. About 800 students and fans gathered to cheer the team’s return on the Santa Fe. Coach Bud Wilkinson, then an assistant, spoke briefly after the win.

Norman Okla University of Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma Nebraska Itansa Fansa Santa Fue Bud Wilsindon Jim Tatum

Amateur Leather Pushers Vie For State Honors

About 125 amateur leather pushers, from 45 pounders to lightweights, will begin weighing late today for the Oklahoman and Times annual Golden Gloves eliminations. The two-night event trims the field to finalists in 20 weight classes with finals linked on Wednesday night at the municipal auditorium starting at 7 p.m.

Oklahoma City Oklahoman Times Municipel Auditorium

Nation's Great Elevens Await Big Bowl Bids

Notre Dame and Penn state stand apart in a crowded post season picture as undefeated Michigan SMU and Southern California eye bowl spots. Kansas and Penn State chase bids with others like Georgia Tech Mississippi and Kansas under consideration. Sugar Bowl host Alabama leads South, while conference champs are shaping the field.

Southern Methodist Pals Tox SMU Toxwa Chrisian Jordan C. Owwnaby Cotton Bowl Athletic Association Penn State Penn State Anon Pittsburgh Georgia Tech Mississippi Kansas Oklahoma Wolle Jnayhach EB C. Quigley George Sauer Jayhawks Missouri Nobmalsa Alabama New Orleans Crimson Tide Louisiana State Miami Pennsylvania Michigan Ennsan Utah

Sooners To Clash With Cowpokes At Norman Saturday

Kansas coach George Sauer and Oklahoma boss Bud Wilkinson, both game rivals, split the Big Six title this season. Oklahoma and Kansas each had four wins and a tie, yet both needed late rallies to win their games. The Sooners visit Norman to face Oklahoma A and M while Kansas travels to Tucson to meet Arizona, with other Big Six clashes noted for Saturday.

Kansas City Kansas George Sauer Oklahoma Charles Bud) Wilkinson Sever Jayhawks Cobian Bovnt Sever Gallinal Dallas Tex T. C. Quigley Mans Lawrence Thane Kansans Sooners Aggies Oklahoma A Norman Ohia Arizona Tucson Ariz Kansas State University of Florida Gaineaville Fla Nebraska Oregon State Lincoln

I ll Stay At Notre Dame Frank Leahy Tells Newsman

Los Angeles November 24 coach Frank Leahy of Notre Dame said he would be back at Notre Dame next year when asked if he was considering an offer to coach a professional football team.

Notre Dame Frank Leahy Los Angeles

Tech Victory Sets Title Bid vs Georgia

The Yellowjackets would clinch the championship with a win over Georgia in the upcoming matchup. The outcome hinges on execution and momentum as both programs vie for the top honor.

Tech Georgia The Yellowjackets

Club Sooner State Loop Due

ADA Oklahoma November news item notes the Sooner State Loop baseball league, six charter members listed, and a morning meeting to hear Shawnee Paint Valley Chickann and Durank representatives. A three member committee to decide final membership, with league officers to be elected at Ten, 4 in city to be announced. National meeting attendance planned December 2 in Minnesota.

Ada Okla Shite Baseball League Thankaglyng. Officinta Lie Cings O Intec Shawnee Paints Valley Chigknenn Durank Lawson Millexter Ardmore Seminory Dinean Jack Menley Holdenvilly Ucal Clanton Ada Club Cy Fenelia Seminole Eclub Wvbleuven

Racial Issue Revived by Missouri U Student Group

The University of Missouri student government association voted to ask university officials to allow Negro athletes from other colleges to participate here. Missouri, in the Big Six, previously barred Negroes from any home games.

Columbia University of Missouri Student Government Association Tony Missouri Whlety

OCU Football Attendance Stirs Ticket Drive

Attendance at Oklahoma City University home games is reported as weak, prompting officials to ask students to help sell tickets for the OCU versus Western Michigan game on Thanksgiving Day to move the department back into the black.

Oklahoma City Okahoma City University Romes OCU Western Michigan Trae Dey

Browns and Yankees Tie Boost Playoff Hopes

Cleveland Browns rally from 28-0 to tie the New York Yankees 28 28 as both seek big eastern and national league titles. Buffalo, Baltimore and Chicago teams also win or threaten, with Packers Giants and others sharing in weekend action shaping the playoff picture.

Wow York Cleveland Browns Tiale Eirenik Vivid Nation Football League Browns A.A.C New York Yankees Pittsburgh Steelers Chicago Cardinals Chicago Bosra Otta Graham Buffalo Bull Yanks Baltimore Colts Baltimore Berra Slessers Wrehington

Wentworth Military Earns Bid To Papoose Bowl Game

Wentworth Military academy of Wentworth Oklahoma was named the bidding team for the 1047 Baycase bowl game. Mose Simms said Wentworth officials telegraphed their acceptance. A 40 man team and band will accompany the Missourians as host selection looms tomorrow by a committee naming a host city.

Oklahoma

Shot Ends Game After Timekeeper's Gun Fire Incident

In Nashville two college teams, Pearl High and Washington, clashed as Washington led 0-0 late in the final quarter. A shot rang out wounding star Lewis Aldridge. Pearl won by forfeit as Washington players fled Sulphur Dell. Washington coach sought a warrant against Charles Whitfield, later arrested.

Nashville Tenn Booker T. Wratington Memphia Nashvilla Washington Lewis Aldridge Sulphur Dellmarke Nnie Pearl Awore Charles Whitfield Aldridge James Boone Whitfield Tase

Sophomore Holds Scoring Record in College Football

Racine Wisconsin born Chael Schoenherr, a 180 pound sophomore fullback for Wheaton, scored his season high and reached 115 points to lead the nation. Other top scorers include Wesley Luther of Minot Teachers College with 112, Darwin Horn of Pepperdine with 109, and Tom Ward of Hillsdale with 108. Schoenherr’s team wraps up the season with a five touchdown game against Walee Foreat.

New York Walee Foreat Chael Schoenherr Wheaton Schoenherr Racine Wesley Luther Minot N.D Darwin Horn Pepperdine California Techy Lola Loynin Los Angeles Dre Tom Ward Hilladale Michigan Loosthia

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