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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1957

Page

8

Lawson Wolverines Face Boomer Showdown at El Reno

Lawson high's Wolverines clash with scrappy El Reno Indians in a marquee Boomer Conference game. A victory could seal a share of the Boomer crown and tilt toward a Class AA state final bid, with prep notes on Bodenhamer's cautious outlook and El Reno's recent form.

Lawson High Wolverines BI Reno Tareve Bab Bodenhamee Indians Kenneth Kamm el Reno Boomer Capitol Hil Hradle Chickasha

El Reno Air Attack Coaches Caution on Passes

El Reno’s Jim Treston leads a quick roll-out passing game with receivers Jim Murphy Sebh McGoffin Billy Craig and Lanny Keller Preston, a sophomore QB, showing accuracy on short and long throws while opponents consider countering the aerial threat.

Jim Murphy Sebh McGoffin Billy Craig Lanny Keller Preston el Reno

Indian Ace Is Self Made Passer in Key Win

Preston has improved as a passer, with Bodenhamer praising his throwing. The Indians rely on a strong running game behind Murphy and fullback Jimny Duckett, while El Reno features Craig at end and Leroy Carr on the line. El Reno is viewed as the stronger team, though Indian is coming off a surprising upset of the Wolverines last autumn.

Bodenhamer Wolverines el Reno Indians Lawton LHS Jim Phillips Bob Kenneth Kamm Hillips Phillips Jim Preston Bodenhhamer Murphy Jimny Duckett Craig Leroy Carr

El Reno Rates Edge On Offense

El Reno holds a definite edge on offense over Lawton based on a balanced attack while Lawton’s Wolverines claim a stronger defense with seasoned front runners. The writer predicts Lawton by one touchdown as both teams chase a hard-fought Thursday win and vengeance for last year’s loss.

el Renn Lawton Wolverines Tommy Raley Arnold Marahall Jerry Moon el Reno

LHS El Reno and Bartlesville clash in sharp Class AA showdown

Bartlesville rises to fifth after beating Muskogee and tying Sapulpa as they meet Cushing’s unbeaten Tigers in a non conference game at Cushing. The Daily Oklahoman ranking lists Bartlesville fifth, Cushing third, Sapulpa fourth.

Bartlesville Oklahoma Wildcats Cushing Tigers Muskogee Sapulpa Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City Ardmore Douglass Purcell Flaieyville Talihina Lawton el Reno Capitol Hill Northwest Enid Ponca City Tulsa Washington Tulsa Centra Thomas

Where Is He The Joe Louis story through boxing history

Detroit born fighter Joe Louis rose to fame with 27 straight victories becoming a top heavyweight prospect before losses to Max Schmeling in 1936. Schmeling later beat Louis, Louis rebounded to win the title from James J. Braddock in 1937 and KO Schmeling in 1938 to reign until 1949. Now at 43 he works as an official for the International Boxing Club.

Detroit Jack Dempsty Joe Louis Max Schmeling Louise James J. Braddock Schmeling St Fl International Boxing Club

Dodgers Study Trip To View New Home In LA

New York with club president Walter OMalley leading a 30 member Dodgers delegation will fly to Los Angeles Wednesday for a week long study of the team's new home. The inspection aims to assess facilities and operations ahead of the team’s move.

Dodgers New York Walter O'Malley Dodger Los Angeles

Sooners Face Top Loop Ace In Buff Clash

Oklahoma meets Colorado in Norman as the Sooners seek their first win over Dal Ward's Buffs in seven tries. Colorado, led by Stransky and a potent offense, arrives 1-0 in league play and averaging 431 yards per game, while Oklahoma shows lower totals amid injuries and flu. Both clubs expect full strength after last week's games.

Sooners Ward Oklahoma Kansas Jayhawks Norman Nebraska Missouri Tigers Kansas State Town State Miami Oklahoma State Colorado

Dixon Tops Staff Grid Predictions

Dixon tops the Constitution Press grid standings with a 714 mark after a 1n winner upset weekend. Lew Johnson finished second at 14 7, while Wright and Clabes tied for third at 13 8. Renfro may play for the Browns next Sunday after finger injury ruled dislocated not broken.

Bill Dixon Constitution Press Dixon UCLA Oregon State Mississippi State Florida Constitution Sports Lew Johnson Fort Bliss Sill Morning Press Tom Wright Kansas John Clabes Iowa Wisconsin Wright Ted Ralston Rent Ralston Johnson Tom Sharrock Ray Atteberry Bentley Consensus Prediator Dixon Wricht Ratstiungalingon Sharrock Alleberty Ablsehinger Thrasher Claper Renfro Cleveland Ray Renfro Philadelphia Eagles Theleveland Browns Chicago Cardinals Vic Ippolito Ippolito

Flu Strikes Cameron and Lawton Squads As Murray Clash Looms

Cameron coach Leroy Montgomery faced difficulty moving the Murray game to Roosevelt stadium due to no nearby openings as Cameron and Lawton teams battle flu injuries. Thirteen Aggies and several Wolverines were sidelined, with key players like Bristo Hendricks Still, Williamson Hart and Williams on the casualty lists amid a heavy spread ahead of Thursday night contests.

Cameron Aggies Lawton Wolverines Leroy Montgomery Murray

Big Red To See Colorado Plays

Norman Oklahoma UP Coach Bud Wilkinson planned to start his top ranked Oklahoma squad today as they work on Colorado plays. The Sooners, back to No 1 in the UP poll, held a 45 minute practice in chilly weather with first two units in sweat suits and later squads against the freshmen. Two players were sidelined with injuries and expected returns were promised for today or Wednesday. Tackle Byron Searcy hip pointer and halfback Dick Carpenter shoulder sprain from last Saturday’s Kansas game.

Frese Dal Ward Colorado Buffs Oklahoma Norman Bud Wilkinson Sooners Ward Bulls al Boulder Kansas Dick Carpenter

Iowa In No 2 Spot In Coaches' Voting

Iowa rises to second in coaches poll after a 7 2 victory over Texas Christian. Aggies leap from third to second due to key win in strong performance.

Iowa Toe Aggies Texas Christian

Oklahoma Lone at Top as Upsets Shake Poll

Oklahoma regains No 1 in the AP college football poll after a weekend of major upsets. Michigan State, Oregon State, and Arkansas tumble, while Texas A&M rises. Army, Mississippi, and Ohio State enter the top 10.

ED Corrigan Frank Litsky Associated Press United Press Sports Oklahoma New York Oklahoma Sooners Michigan United Press Board of Coaches State Sooners Spartans Milne Michigan State Iota Oregon State Arkansas Minnesota Ipan State Lees D ‘State Seanecey Lacratioi Jing Kansas Mantae Iowa Texas A&m Texas A & M Duke Notre Dame Auburn Purdue Army Mississippi Ohio State Texas Towa Louisiana State Ilinois LOLA North Carolina “State United Press Vollege Cana Ohio UCLA Minnesot Dort Carolina State Asia Las Islana Siate Las An Oregon Illnois Dallmaul Colorado Tennessee Penn Biale Arizona Tempe Surre Sc Wisponsin Maryland Pittsburgh Assault South Carolina Western Leannew Okahom Sah LABS Auburn Iy Dmississippi TEX U North Carolina State Ome State Uy Rice Ucla Ia Uiinolx Uj Navy

Cowboys To Play Texas Tech After Two Week Layoff

Oklahoma State University resumes play after a two week break with a home game versus Texas Tech on November 2. Coach Cliff Speegle praised the Cowboys for their fight in a Houston game, noting they were 13 points underdogs yet carried the game most of the way. He also commended quarterback John Jakub, lauding his performance and leadership.

Stillwater Okla Oklahoma State University Texas Tech Cliff Speegle Oklahoma City Houston Speegle Stallback John Jacib

Anderson and Gonzales To Meet In Eight Round Bout

Newark NJ. UPI wire reports say Tex Gonzales of East Orange and Jay Anderson of Philadelphia have signed for an eight round guided weight bout at Laurel Garden on November 26.

Anderson Gonzales Newark N.J UPI Tex Gonzales East Orange Jay Anderson Philadelphia Laurel Garden

Methodists Hold Lead in Church League After Night at Sooner Lanes

Centenary surged to a three point victory over Blessed Sacrament led by Hagmaier 219 and Cagle 332 while Easley contributed 504. Central Baptist remained in second after sweeping First Baptist No 2 with Joern 205 and Crook 543 in defeat. St Andrews Episcopal won to climb the standings as Methodist top John’s Lutheran and First Baptist No 1 faced mixed results.

Centenary Methodise Church League Sooner Lanes Lou Hagmaier Ed Cagle Bill Easley Centenary Blessed Sacrament Hagmaier Tom Salta Harold DeSonier Central Baptist First Baptist No al Joern Central Lavon Crook Methodist St. Johns Lutheran J. A. Bob Chuck Alveg Joel Inselmann Vane St. Andrews Episcopal First -Baptist No Guy Rogers Carl Lee Methodists

Northern Vikings Clash Thursday in Oklahoma JuCo Week

Northeastern JV dominates Garden City 43 0 while Northern wins fourth straight 27 13 over Northwestern. Cameron thumps Tarleton 27 19 and meets Murray State Connors. Eastern defeats OMA 27 2. Oklahoma junior college slate headlines with A M v Northern at Tbnkawa.

Northeastern A&m Northern Tbnkawa Oklahoma Garden City Kan Northwestern Cameron Visi Murray Connors Okhoma Military Academy Claremore

Williams in TV Fight at Madison Square Garden

Ernie Williams from Washington D C replaces Paolo Rossi as Johnny Rasso's TV opponent for next Friday's bout at Madison Square Garden. Rasso withdrew due to illness.

New York Ernie Sonny Boy) Williams Washington, D.C Paolo Ross Waly Johnny Rasso Madison Square Garden Rasso

Authorized Browning Dealer advert

Local gun shop Liberty Army Store on SC Avenue offers buying selling trading and loan services for Colt Remington Winchester and all makes. Dial EL 5.3456 for information.

Browning Colt Remington Winchester Sinek Liberty Army Store SC Avenue

Gavilan vs Ortega Welterweight Clash Set For Wrigley Field

Cuban icon Kid Gavilan faces challenger Gaspar Ortega in a 12 round or less welterweight bout at Wrigley Field Los Angeles under the Hollywood Legion Stadium banner. The outdoor show aims for 10,000 fans starting at 9 PM PST with Gavilan a 10-7 favorite based on past title wins and Ortega’s recent record.

Los Angeles Gunni Kid Gavilan Cuba Gaspar Ortega Mico Wrigley Field Oric Gavilan Gavilan Ortera Miami Keed Basilio Archie Moore Sugar Ray Frinson Gavila Ortega Los

Ducks Move Into Sooner State Amid Hunt Prospects

Oklahoma City officials from the state Wild Conservation Department report about 10 000 ducks and 5 000 geese arriving in the Great Plains area in Halfa County. Duck season opened last Saturday with few birds seen, the department said.

Oklahoma City State Wild Conservation Department Great Plains Ahalfa

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