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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1955

Page

8

Wichita rally tops Oklahoma A&M 14 7 in Valley clash

Wichita quarterback Jack Conway scored twice in the fourth quarter including the final TD to rally past Oklahoma A&M 14-7 in Stillwater. The Wheatshockers trailed 7-0 after three quarters as Joel Favara's 40 yard pass to Tom Pontius produced A&M's score.

Stillwater Okla Wichita Jack Conway Oklahoma A&m Detroit Wheatshockers A&m Joel Favara Tom Pontius Louis Flores Aggies Cliff

Barr's Running Helps End Cadet Jinx 26-2

Michigan toppled Army 26-2 at Ann Arbor in a decisive victory led by Terry Barr who scored twice. The No. 2 Wolverines, with 97,239 fans, built a 13-0 halftime lead then added a fourth period TD as Army stalled and fumbled repeatedly. Barr’s 1 yard run and 82 yard punt return set the tone, while Ed Shannon and Jim Pace sealed the win with key scores.

Ann Arbor Mich Michigan Army Cadets Terry Barr Barr Grand Rapids Wolverines Associated Press Ed Shannon Jim Pace Flay

Washington Stans USC Washington Stans USC

Washington defeats 10th ranked USC 7 0 on an 80 yard play and a stout defense before 35500 fans in Seattle. Corky Lewis capped the rally with an 80 yard touchdown after a pass and lateral from Steve Rooke to Jim Houston. Washington proves Rose Bowl intent and upsets USC.

Seattle Corky Lewis Washington Southern California USC Huskies Trojans Steve Rooke Jim Houston Houston Trojan Lewis Lions Jon Arnett Mike Monroe Ernie Zampese Rooke

OU Players Take Triumph In Stride

In the Cotton Bowl Oklahoma beats Texas 20 to 0 as players from both sides mingle postgame. Coach Bud Wilkinson and Longhorn coach Ed Price reflect on a hard fought, near even contest with key moments from Jerry Tubbs, Jimmy Harris, and Walt Fondren while Texas star Mickey Smith is sidelined with a concussion and players assess injuries.

Dallas Oklahoma Texas Bud Wilkinson Sooner Ed Price Longhorns Wilkinson Jerry Tubbs Jimmy Harris Longhorn Price

Oklahoma Defeats Texas to Extend Winning Streak to 22

Oklahoma, led by Tommy McDonald and Jimmy Harris, crushed Texas 20 to 0 at the Cotton Bowl. Jerry Tubbs intercepted three passes, while McDonald scored twice and Burris added a 1-yard TD. Texas QB Joe Clements threw five picks as the Sooners set a school record with four straight wins over Texas.

Jimmy Harris Oklahoma Texas Jimmy Vernon Preston Texas U Joe Clements Wire Services Constitution Press Dallas Tommy McDonald Jerry Tubbs Sooners

Oklahoma Beats Texas In High Scoring 67 20 Affair

In a dramatic 50 game series matchup Oklahoma dominates Texas with a 67 20 win. McDonald scores twice on short runs aided by Harris extra points and Burris adds a late plunge. Clements Brewer and Kelley contribute key moments for Texas before the doomed rally ends.

Tubbs Clements Oklahoma Longhorn McDonald Billy Pricer Harris Texas Ed Kelley

Parker Rally Falls Short Baylor Wins

Baylor outlasted Arkansas 25 20 before 28 000 fans at Baylor Stadium. Lange returned a kickoff for a 69 yard score and Helms added a 23 yard run for the Bears. Arkansas swept to two late touchdowns and a fumble recovery in the end zone, but Holley preserved the win with an interception at the goal line as time expired.

Waco Tex Baylor Arkansas Comeback Weldon Holley George Walker Walker Bobby Jones Fulback Dick Baker Charley Dupre Bears Kenneth Helms Jay Donathan Preston Carpenter Teddy Souter Helms Henry Moore Bobby Jack Oliver Akansas Carpenter Lange Baker Jones Dupre Oliver Donathan Moore Cliff Speegle Flores Wichita

Major grid scores across conferences reported

Oklahoma state leads 20 teams zero while Texas A&M dominates Nebraska 27 to 0. Kansas State shells Marquette 42 to 0 and UCLA trounces Oregon State 38 to 0. West regional results include Notre Dame 14 over Miami Florida and Denver 61 over Montana 13 with numerous other college games listed.

Michigan Army Minnesota Wisconsin Purdue Illinois State Xavier Ohio Cincinnati Town Indiana Miami Toledo Michigan State Stanford Ohio State Linois Marshall Western Mich Texas A&m Nebraska Buena Vista Upper Town Wayne Mich Case Kalamazoo Hope Hillsdale Albion Alma Adrian Hiram Grove City Butler Bal State Central State W.va. State Illinois Normal Eastern Illinois Denison Kenyon Lake Forest North Central Akron Otterbein Taylor Manchester Indiana Central Anderson Chicago Illini Eureka Central St Conway St Dubuque Iowa Wesleyan Cornell Iowa Monmouth Grinnell Lawrence Carroll Tllinois Weslevan Beloit Wabash Ind Drake Washington St. Louis College of Pacific Idaho Far West UCLA Oregon State Southern California Denver Montana Colorado A&m Wyoming Washington State California Gettysburg Albright Florida George Wash

Conway Leads Wichita Past Oklahoma A&M 14 7

Wichita-Washburn star Conway starred with a 80 yard drive and a late one yard TD plunge after a fourth down gamble. Hinman added a tying kick and Inman converted. Jim Klisanin ran 107 yards for Wichita, while Favora caught Pontius pass for a 40 yard score for Oklahoma A&M.

Speegle Wichita Pete Tillman Aggie Conway Leroy Hinman Wheatshockers Inman Aggies Pontious Choppy Spence Favora Flores Jim Klisanin Earl Lunsford A&m Oklahoma A&m Hinman Pontius

Pheasant season dates to be set by Game and Fish Dept

Oklahoma City October reporting notes three public hearings by the Game and Fish Department to set dates for the state's pheasant season. Hearings planned at Gate and Hooker on October 18 and October 8 in Oklahoma City.

Fish Department Oklahoma City Gate Oklahoma Gate and Hooker

Fans Riot After ASM Victory At Wichita

After UP Wichita’s 14-7 win over Oklahoma A&M College, 250 to 300 fans flooded the field in a goalpost melee. J N Baker attempted to restore order as fights spread near the west and east goal posts. Police were absent and firemen lined the sidelines during about 15 minutes of unrest with several injuries but no serious harm reported.

Longhorn Mickey Smith Baylor Hospital Wilkinson John Bell Sooner Oklahoma Red River Sooners Texas Stillwater Okla Wichita Oklahoma A&m College Aggie A&m J. N. Baker Cess Aggies

Michigan Scored Dominant Victory Over Army 66 0

Michigan stopped Army with nine Army fumbles and eight lost as Barr starred with two rushing touchdowns and a 41 yard reception set up another. Goodwin tackled Greenwood for a safety as Michigan rolled to a 66 0 win and a 3 0 season start.

Stranahan Back In Eastern Lead

Frank Stranahan sank a 7 foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to grab the lead in the $17,500 Eastern Open Golf Tournament. He shot 70 to reach 209 after 54 holes, one ahead of Ed Oliver who finished at 210. The field lists notable players including Art Wall Billy Maxwell Fred Hawkins Doug Ford Marty Furgol Mike Souchak and others.

Baltimore Frank Stranahan Toledo Ohio Stranahan Ed Oliver Lemont Ill Art Wall Billy Maxwell Fred Hawkins Doug Ford Marty Furgol Mike Homa Tommy Bolt Don Finsterwald Jim Turnesa Mike Souchak Buddy Weaver Higgins Charlie Bassler Ted Kroll Ed Furgol Walter Romans Fazio Sifford

Wildcats Rally To Tie Auburn In Birmingham Tie

Kentucky quarterback Bob Hardy led a 72 yard drive for a third period tying TD as Auburn dominated most of the game. The 14 14 draw snapped Auburn’s nine game winning streak in front of about 35 000 fans with Kentucky’s line sealing the finish.

Birmingham Ala Bob Hardy Kentucky Auburn Plainsmen Hardy Childress James Tubbs Netoski _ i Venioen Molen Leche Herzog

Colts edge Packers in narrow NFL win at Milwaukee

In Milwaukee about 39,500 watched the Baltimore Colts outscore Green Bay 24-20 on a 10 yard field goal by Bert Rechichar as third straight win without a defeat. Elsewhere Mississippi defeated Vanderbilt 13-0, Rice crushed Clemson 21-7, and Georgia Tech beat LSU 7-0 in Baton Rouge.

Milwaukee Baltimore Colts Green Bay Packers Bert Rechichar

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