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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1954
Page
6
Californians are potent with a strong passing game and quick backs. Cameron scouts Compton in film study, noting the Tartars’ aerial attack, line power, and disciplined play as they prepare for the intersectional headliner at Roosevelt Stadium.
Three East Midget football teams hold 2-0 marks Lincoln St. Mary s and Washington lead the East while Howell and Dunbar are undefeated in the West Both East leaders Lincoln and Washington clash Tuesday with perfect records on the line in a crucial league game
New York reports Charley Powell, a 22 year old California strong boy and former pro footballer, faces Charley Norkus of Port Washington, N Y, in a 10 round boxing match. Powell, 6 3 and 215 pounds, has 11 straight pro wins with 9 knockouts in his 13th pro fight on CBS TV at 9 pm CST from San Francisco.
New York Giants manager Leo Durocher will return in 1955 to defend the pennant denying quitting baseball. He heads to Beverly Hills for rest with wife Laraine and children Michele and Chris. He vows to stay at the helm and pursue a second straight title.
Colorado Buffaloes earn respect in the Big Seven race as coach Dal Ward notes a green line but strong backs. Kansas State and Missouri win big as Nebraska, Oklahoma idle. key injuries threaten Missouri guard Bobby Gooch and back Jack Fox while No. 1 fullback Bob Bauman misses SMU. Conference games include Nebraska vs Kansas State and Kansas at Iowa State.
Stillwater Oklahoma October 4 Oklahoma A&M College football players practiced after ending in a 13 13 tie with Texas Tech at Lubbock. Coach J B Whitworth said Texas Tech tied the Texans while A&M’s Lee Snider was released from a Lubbock hospital after a head concussion. Snider collapsed on the field and regained consciousness before ambulance arrival. The team noted a late field goal attempt was aborted when the gun fired early and Louie Flores’s kick drifted wide.
Tom Harris, a University of Oklahoma August graduate, was named assistant football coach at Fort Sill Indian School. Principal James Wallace announced Harris will start Monday. Harris leads the new industrial arts program and teaches Navajo students from New Mexico and Arizona. He played Stroud high school football and OU intramural football, is a golfer, and won a university horseshoe champion medal.
Cameron faces Compton in a Friday night clash at Roosevelt stadium as Cameron’s starter Bob Creel is out with a knee injury. Coach Jess Thompson shifts Chuck Yonkers to first team and moves Jim Combs to halfback as Cameron, unbeaten at 3 0, hosts the high national ranking Compton in a regional battle.
Lawton area teams prepare for weekly clashes with Vernon Waurika and Oklahoma City Douglass, while Cameron Fort Sill and BAMC battle for dominance. Cameron and Fort Sill remain unbeaten after last week’s results. local records show Town teams struggling, with FSIS, Lawton High Bees, and Lawton Juniors posting 0-4 and 2-1 marks respectively. The Cannoneers secured a fourth Army win at San Antonio, and injury updates reflect adjustments for upcoming non-conference games at Wichita Falls and Page Stadium.
Purdue beat Notre Dame 27 14 as Len Dawson threw four touchdowns and 73 yarder, ending the Irish 13 game unbeaten streak. Holcomb called the win tougher than the 1950 upset. Brennan blamed complacency while Dawson fueled a top team surge as Purdue heads to Duke.
Place kicking will lead today’s practice on several fields as coaches focus on specialty drills. Failure to convert extra points cost Tennessee LSU Duke Brown and George Washington in recent sessions and guided corrections.
Michigan State fans yelled foul when Wisconsin back Alan Ameche scored the decisive touchdown in a 6-0 victory. Ten Spartans on the field disputed the call while Leroy Bolden lay injured on the sidelines and time appeared to have run out. Officials rejected the protests.
Eight former medalists from the European championships will join the Russian track team for a meet against British stars at White City Stadium in London on October 13, per Tass News Agency.
USTIN Texas University prepares for its 49th clash with Oklahoma as Ed Price claims the Sooners may be the best yet. He notes Oklahoma's speed power and slick play and adds Texas must match them all game long. Texas recently beat Washington State 40 14 without fumbling. The Sooners are ranked No 2 and beat California 27 13 and Texas Christian 21 16.
National Football League action features two top unbeaten teams meeting in Philadelphia as the Eagles host the Steelers. Detroit visits the Rams while the 49ers meet the winless Packers in Milwaukee. Also, the Bears beat the Packers, and Washington fell to Pittsburgh as the weekend set began.
Gayle Talbot Weland notes Willie Mays spectacular catch saved the Giants in game one at the Polo Grounds. She compares the Indians’ lineup, praises Leo Durocher’s managing and argues Lopez could not have beaten the Giants, despite strong pitching from Lemon and Wynn. The piece reflects on the series’ turning points and the teams’ strengths.
Mickey Mantle the Sooner-born Yankees star will headline a benefit game for the YMCA junior baseball program in Oklahoma City on October 17. Allie Reynolds of Oklahoma City also joins the 15 major leaguers slated to play in the event.
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