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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1954
Page
12
In Roosevelt stadium Compton Calif meets Cameron in a major intersectional clash. Cameron aims to stay ranked while Compton seeks another big win as both teams showcase star returnees and fresh talent in a high profile pre weekend tilt.
Johnny Antonelli relieves and halts Indians rally in the eighth as the New York Giants beat Cleveland 7-4 at Municipal Stadium to take the World Series in four straight. Big Vic Wertz and Dusty Rhodes led the Indians’ late threat, but Don Liddle closed it out for Leo Durocher’s club.
Compton Tartars football squad of 45 players from 10 states and Hawaii will travel by chartered pullman on the Grand Canyon Limited to Lawton Oklahoma for a game this week. Earle J Holmes directs travel with a two page instruction letter urging first class travel and neat dress. The team has a storied history including multiple national and conference titles and notable alumni such as Hugh McElhenny and Spec Sanders.
Tipton erased a one touchdown deficit to crush FSIS 50-6 Saturday night. Rust Romines sparked the comeback with key runs and defense while Laird, Mule Boyd, and Mas sengale added scores and interceptions boosted the Tigers. FSIS managed only minus yardage and a single first quarter score.
March from scrimmage shows a Tiger in Indian back field on most plays ripping FSIS line. Halfback David Laird raced 60 yards for the first Tipton touchdown three plays after FSIS scored, and the Tigers led the game. Center Billy Massengale snagged a FSIS pass and returned 65 yards for another score.
Purdue sophomore Lennie Dawson threw four touchdown passes to lead the underdog Boilers past top-ranked Notre Dame before 58,256 fans. Dawson connected with John Kerr for eight yards and Rex Brock for 41, then hit Lamar Lundy for a 73 yard strike after returning.
Purdue defeats Notre Dame 40 to 6 as Burris Brock and Lundy supply a sharp ground game. Kerr Brock and Lundy receive many targets while Dawson adds key returns and kickoffs. Hornung helps with a 61 yard kickoff return and Raich scores, giving Purdue a dominant win in the early season clash.
Buck McPhail former Oklahoma fullback kicked a 10 yard field goal with 34 seconds left to give Fort Sill a 23 20 win over Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. Leon Heath broke an arm and Del Propes a fractured leg, both OU stars. Billy Wessels and Wayne Martin connected on a 43 yard pass to set up the decisive shot. Fort Sill offense was held in check after the drama.
The Cincinnati Bearcats defeated Tulsa 40-7 before 18 000 fans at Nippert Stadium. Five players were ejected after fights broke out on two occasions. Cincinnati led in every period as running play and quarterback Mike Murphy's aerial attack overwhelmed the Golden Hurricane.
The Cannoneers fumbled nine times and lost five as Sill snapped a 14–0 BAMC lead with late fourth quarter momentum. Dan Page connected on a 65 yard pass to Jack McClairen, but Page’s keeper for a late TD and Merill Green fumble helped BAMC stay within reach before final defensive plays.
Bobby Proctor ran 63 yards with an interception return to set up the winning touchdown as Arkansas upset Texas Christian 20 to 13 in the opening Southwest Conference football game in Fort Worth.
Oklahoma A&M and Texas Tech battled to a 13 13 stalemate before 24 000 fans. Rick Spinks scored on a six yard run and added a late run for Tech with Earl Lunsford and Joel Favara among key plays for the Cowpokes.
Rice Institute freshmen outpaced and outrushed Cornell 41 to 20 before 35000 fans in Houston. Dicky Moegle accounted for four Rice scores including an 78yard final-period drive as Cornell struggled against the Owl offense.
The Rebels crushed Villanova 52 to 0 before a crowd of about 95 607 as Sidney Day from Columbia Mississippi starred and Ole Miss secured its 50th win under Coach Johnny Vaught in his eighth season.
Wake Forest blocked two kicks for touchdowns and unleashed its backs to overpower North Carolina State College 26 to 0 before 8,000 fans in Wake Forest North Carolina.
McPhail kicked the extra point to force a 20-20 tie and then hit a pressure packed field goal in the final minute to secure a 23-20 victory.
Vintage 1952 Chrysler Saratoga sedan with V-8 engine, four doors, 20000 miles, single owner. Features include radio heater seat covers and power brakes. Like new condition.
In Dallas on October 2, Georgia Tech sophomore George Volkert capped a comeback with a 47 yard touchdown run in the final quarter to edge SMU 10 to 7 after SMU led most of the game. Tech had trailed 7 3 before Volkert's score and Wade Mitchell connected on a screen pass for the decisive points. SMU had earlier taken the lead with a 67 yard ground drive finished by Duane Nutt from the one foot line.
Stanford defeated Illinois 12 to 2 at Stanford Stadium. Illinois coach Ray Eliot’s nine game winning streak against California opponents ended as Stanford’s defense shut down the Illini and held them to a late fourth quarter drive that stalled at the Stanford 14. Tarr scored Stanford’s touchdowns while Illinois tallied a safety.
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