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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1954
Page
10
Oscar Fraley forecasts key college games with bold picks across the nation. Oklahoma over Texas headlines a South-west showdown while Notre Dame visits Pitt and Ohio State faces Illinois, mixing strong opinions with witty asides on players and teams.
Oklahoma, No. 1, ponders a workable second team for the Texas game in Dallas. Sophomores Edmon Gray, Jim Harris, and Jerry Tubbs compete at key spots as health and heat rise concerns in the Cotton Bowl buildup.
Purdue coach Stu Holcomb, after the upset over Notre Dame, faces daunting tests ahead as his Boilermakers schedule tightens with Duke and Missouri. Cassady earns UP Midwest back of the week honors for Ohio State, highlighted by his game against California and Wisconsin efforts. Holcomb hopes six wins in nine games could push Purdue toward a national title, while Cassady dazzles Buckeye fans with big plays.
Willie Shoemaker rode four winners at Tanforan on Tuesday to become the first jockey in history to reach 300 wins in four seasons. He added wins aboard Fain Dos Domingo First Down and The Character, bringing his season total to 301. The Texan had previously topped 300 firsts in three straight years and remains far from his 485-mount peak.
Syracuse Chiefs head for home with a 6-3 win over Louisville in game three, weather shortening last night’s contest to seven innings. Louisville holds a 2-1 edge in the best four of seven. John Meyer and Kent Peterson pitched for Syracuse.
Cameron Aggies unveil a starting lineup led by freshman back Combs from Lawton at right halfback for the intercollegiate headliner with Compton California. Perry Morren starts at quarterback, Lamb limited by a sprained ankle, with Rumbaugh and Hauser forming the backfield punch and a mix of veterans and freshmen in the line. Thompson notes Combs excels on defense and offense, while Compton counters with strong passers Bunny Aldrich and Roger Daniels.
Halfback Coach Tay Brown leads a 37 man squad departing at noon for Lawton arriving Friday noon eight hours before game time. Tickets remain at R&S Sporting A B Drug Boulevard Pharmacy and Gilbert Woods Drug. Cameron and Compton rank among nation’s top junior colleges with a likely No 1 showdown.
Up-Pinch-hitter Dusty Rhodes of the world champion New York Giants will be tended a traditional baseball player's day by local merchants Saturday. Rhodes is a native of nearby Matthews Alabama but played his first baseball in Montgomery.
Brooklyn Oct. 6 Joe Black former Brooklyn Dodger pitcher who helped win the pennant in 1952 and struggled in 1953 has earned another chance. He will report to spring training with Brooklyn in Vero Beach after a season with Montreal in the International League. Dodgers official Fresto Thompson said Black’s 12–10 record there shows he has regained the confidence he lost in 1953, though his Montreal mark is not overpowering.
Arizona sophomore Art Luppino leads the NCAA rushing charts with 345 yards in two games and tops the nation with 57 points scored. Colorado backs Bernardi Bayuk and Jenkins loom as key rivals, as Oregon’s George Shaw leads total offense while Washington’s Lederman is top in passes. Colorado, Arizona, and Mississippi feature among leaders in rushing and passing.
Gene Conley, six foot eight pitcher, says Milwaukee Braves offered a "ridiculously-low" contract for 1955 and refuses to sign until paid what he believes he’s worth. He notes his 1954 record with the Braves and confirms plans to play for the Boston Celtics this winter. He cites family needs and his strong minor and major league results.
Oklahoma A g g i e s face Wichita State as Saturday night game looms. Coach J B Whitworth warns complacency hurts unbeaten teams. He notes Texas Tech Wyoming and Texas A M wins have inflated confidence while Meyers and McCullough may miss the game.
Al Lopez Day in Tampa marked the official welcome for the Cleveland Indians manager. City officials granted a day at home before the celebration. The dedication of Tampa’s new ballpark as Al Lopez Field opened the day’s program.
Wisconsin star Alan Ameche faces Rice halfback Dicky Moegle in a televised Big Ten clash. Moegle, noted for a Cotton Bowl burst and 13.7 yard average this season, battles a Badger defense led by Miller and Haluska as Wisconsin seeks offensive balance against Rice in a national spotlight game.
Oklahoma City Indians base ball team rehired manager Tommy Tatum for a fifth season, a first since 1933. His teams have reached the playoffs the past three seasons, with terms of the contract not disclosed by President Jimmie Phries who praised his outstanding work.
Lawton junior high Wolves crushed Vernon Texas juniors 42-0 in Texas City. Sanchez and Burt each scored twice with Beaver and Kopetasah also scoring as Lawton improves to three wins and one loss. The team faces Capitol Hill next Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Ted Williams arrived in Miami to tend his fishing tackle business and other interests and gave no clear hint on playing baseball next season. He told Miami Herald editor Jimmy Burns retirement is official for now and refused to be pressed on the topic. Williams said he will stay busy with ventures including a fishing tackle partnership and a potential project with golfer Sam Snead.
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