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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1947

Page

8

Braves Clash With Temple In Stiff Football Test

Fort Sill Indian School Braves, undefeated this season, face Temple Tigers at Temple field 8 p m in their toughest game. Injury-hit squad of 26 travels as they target stopping Bobby Hale and Jerome Grimsley while aiming to preserve their clean record.

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Bulldogs Pokes End Practice For Saturday Clash

STILLWATER Oklahoma October 17 up The smooth green Lewis field awaits as Georgia Bulldogs and Oklahoma Aggies finish light workouts ahead of their clash. The 48 man Georgian squad spent the night in Cushing and may diver more divots than the Aggies after missing yesterday’s practice. Coach Wallace Butts noted coastal winds slowed the Georgians’ flight and shortened a planned Dallas workout. Most Aggies should be ready by 2 36 p m tomorrow.

Stillwater Okla Lewis Field Oklahoma Aggies Cushing Aggies Wallace Butts Dallas

Saturday's Grid Network Highlights and Schedule

Army versus Virginia and Northwestern versus Minnesota are slated for afternoon games on NBC and NBC affiliates. The telecast window includes mid afternoon matchups with tip times around 1 45 and 1 46 p m.

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Rams benched by injury in pivotal junior college game

San Angelo Rams guard injured ace Milton Rath and bench him for a key match as Clovis Olsak takes signals from T formation. Dwight Dodson leads the Rams in scoring while 6 000 to 7 000 fans expected at Bobcat Stadium under clear 70s weather. A KEWO broadcast will provide play by play.

San Angelo Texas Milton Rathbone Rams Olsak Rathbone Geather Clovis Olsak Jaule Embrey Speet Alsa Dwight Dodson Aggies Oklahoma School Lawton Dodson San Angelo College Lawson KEWO Allen Page She Mike

Seven Speed Events Set for Big Car Races Sunday

Seven speed events are scheduled for Sunday at the dirt track near Indianapolis under Racing Corporation of America sponsorship. Top drivers from Baltimore Detroit Dallas and the West Coast will compete in a half mile dirt show with time trials at 1:30 p.m. and a 2 p.m. start.

Bovo Racing Corporation of America Louis Bromme Loraneth Nummer Pliny Indianapolis Conust Ory Burt Hellmueller Baltimore Carthy Rabbit Musick Red Hodges Dallas Lyle Christle Detroit Christle Offontiauser West Coast Frankie Luptow Wally Stokes Loptow Jae Brommie Cragur Stokes Pilola Suanten Ingyde Ing Atlantic Pacific

Injuries Slow Tulsa For Hoyas

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane and Georgetown Hoyas meet in Tulsa after Tulsa suffers three player injuries including Paul Barry and Frank Melsell. Neal Ridley also injures delaying Tulsa’s depth as they prepare to face a resurgent Georgetown squad seeking favorable action.

Tulsa Okla University of Tulsa Golden Hurricana Georgetown University Hoyas Texas Tech Lubvock Tex Paul Barry Frank Melsell Neil Ridley Barry Buddy Brothers Ridley Jim Finks Finks Tulea

Midlands Showdown Looms as Kansas Meets Oklahoma at Owen Field

Big Six clash pits Kansas and Oklahoma at Norman with top players Jack Mitchell of Oklahoma and Ray Evans of Kansas. Oklahoma rides a tougher schedule and a strong rushing attack while Kansas leans on a sharp passing offense. Mitchell leads the conference in scoring and ball carrying as the Sooners seek the league title lead.

Midlands Owen Field Kansas City Oklahoma Norman Jack Mitchell Ray Evans Light Horse Brigade Ahnte Nebraska Bud Wilkinson Sooners Detroit Texas Aggiea Texnn l TCU Denver Towa State South Dakota State Mitchell

Pickings Slim In First Days Of Duck Hunting

Washington reports show two opening days of duck season yielded fair shooting but later days produced very slim results. Albert M. Day, head of the fish and wildlife service, said early reports from states with opening seasons on Oct 7 indicated North Dakota and Maine had the best results. Oklahoma Iowa and Nebraska will open next Tuesday.

Washington Albert M. Day Fish and Wildlife Service Acasona Bezan North Paalota Maine Oklahoma Igawa Nebraska

Wolverines Dominate Duncan Beating 47 to 6

Lawton High junior Wolverines powered to a 47 6 victory over Duncan before about 1500 fans. Guinn led with three rushing TDs, Cutan opened scoring, Jackie Dee added a 26 yard run for a score, and Ronnie Scott scored as well. Injuries to Hester and Fanning noted. Next up Fort Sill Indian School Braves at Roosevelt Stadium.

Wolverines Lawton High Duncan Velma- Alma High Guinn Lucky Guinn Cutan Jackie Dee Genn Revenne Howard Tuldogan Pasa Dluany Minuice al Vireter Ronnie Scott Morris Robison Hester Lawrence Fanning Fort Sill Braves Roosevelt Stadium

Americans Borrow About 500 Million Books From Libraries

A historical accounting shows libraries lending roughly five hundred million books in a year. The report highlights the scope of public and academic library usage and the role of borrowed volumes in literacy and education.

Collegiate Loop Has Single Game This Weekend

United Press reports a sparse schedule in the Oklahoma Collegiate Loop with Northwestern Rangers at Alva facing Southwestern Tech. Weatherford’s Savages host Southeastern Tech at Tech Stadium while East Texas Baptist travels to Durant to meet an undefeated squad. Central State plays Indiana Tech. the College of the Ozarks visits Tahlequah to face Northeastern. East Central meets Ouachita at Arkadelphia.

United Press Witappa Olabomna Collegiive Northwestern Rangers Alva Southwestern Tech Southwestern Cameron Aggies Weatherford Tech Stadium Southeastern Savages Eircuit Aversias East Texas Baptist Durant Central State Edmont Ar- Innana Tech Oanuks Tahlequah Northeastern East Central Ouachite Baptist Arkadelphia Ark

Ourine Ear Drops Ad At Gilbert's Drug Store

An advertisement promises improved hearing after a simple test with Ourine Ear Drops. It invites customers to visit Gilbert's Drug Store at 431 D Ave and call for details.

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Shooting Expert To Appear Here

Ken Beegle, a national marksman, will demonstrate shooting at 4 p m Sunday on the Fort Sill range near Medicine Blt. The event is sponsored by the Comanche County and Fort Sill chapters of the Walton Jengan. The public is invited to attend.

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Sooners Expect Record Crowds for Homecoming Game

Norman Oklahoma October 12 19 XX University of Oklahoma officials anticipate a record crowd near 35000 for tomorrow's Big Six co champions matchup at Owen Stadium. Weather looks sunny with turf cushion after light showers. campus Dad's festivities add to the day. Last year 28494 attended and watched Mise roll to a 27 6 victory over Oklahoma on homecoming.

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