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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1955

Page

6

Smooth sailing for Sooners as Colorado rout seals title

Oklahoma University extended its winning streak to 24 in a row and 49 straight in conference play after a 56 to 21 victory over Colorado, clinching an eighth straight Big Seven crown. Eldon Loughridge suffered a severe knee sprain, while Jerry Tubbs and Wayne Greenlee expected to return for Kansas State. Tulsa and A&M also featured in the roundups with injuries noted.

United Press Oklahoma University Colorado Oklahoma Sooners Kansas State Manhattan Eldon Loughridge Poteau Sooner Bud Wilkinson Jerry Tubbs Wayne Greenlee Pittsburgh Wilkinson Oklahoma A&m Aggies Detroit Titans Tulsa University Cincinnati Stillwater A&m Earl Lunsford Lunsford Tulsa Sam Rutigliano L. Q. Bains Tech Mississippi State Auburn State Pacific Coast UCLA Uclans Maryland Southern California Michigan Minnesota Ohio State Wisconsin Duke Blue Devils Pitt Yale Princeton Colgate West Virginia Davidson Wildcats Syracuse Navy Notre Dame Penn Franklin Field George Welsh Michigan State Purdue

Turning Point in Colorado Loss to Oklahoma

Colorado coach Dallas Ward cited a pivotal moment in the 56 21 defeat at Norman on Saturday as the Buffaloes led 14 0 early in the second period before Oklahoma surged. Ward said the turning point came when Colorado kicked off after their second score.

Boulder Colo Colorado University Dallas Ward Oklahoma Norman Colorado Ward

Sooner aerial attack praised by Wilbur Johnson

Norman Oklahoma Sooners deploy a potent air game alongside their famed ground attack. Through five wins they have 24 completions on 43 attempts for 398 yards and one interception. Halfback Tommy McDonald leads in passing and scoring, while Billy Sturm contributes two airborne touchdowns on the third team.

Norman Okla Oklahoma Sooners Bud Wilkinson Tommy McDonald Billy Sturm Muskogee MacDonald McDonald

Hungary's Tharos sets 5 000m record at Vienna track

Sandor Tharos of Hungary clocked 13 40.6 to establish a new 5 000 meter mark beating Vladimir Kuc by 6.2 seconds. He ran the first three miles in 18 14.2 to surpass Chris Chataway's record by nine seconds.

Vienna Sandor Tharos Hungary Russia Vladimir Kuc Tharos Chris Chataway Macolin Switzerland United States Sweden

Senior Open Begins at Pinehurst for North and South

Qualifying medal play started at Pinehurst North Carolina as over 300 entrants tee off in the fourth annual North and South Senior Invitational golf championship with a field of senior competitors vying for the title.

SENOR Pinehurst N.C

Irish Setter Wins Top Honor In Puppy Match Here Sunday

Lawton Fort Sill Kennel Club meet at Cameron College gym Sunday named an Irish Setter owned by James Herman of 1608 North 19th Street best dog in show. Fifty-two dogs competed. 200 spectators watched judging from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Junior Showmanship winners were Shirley Schaefer and Linda Leva. Six group winners included Irish Setter, Afghan hound, German Shepherd, Welsh Terrier, Pug, and Poodle with owners listed. Ed Carter.

Lawton- Fort Sill Kennel Club Cameron College Gym James Herman North 19Th Street American Kennel Club Georgia Buttram Holliday Oklahoma Ity Shirley Schaefer Southeast Oklahoma City Linda Leva Arlington James Hunter Hannae Albert Spaulding Artillery Village J. Merle Oaks Bennie Ann Schaefer North Dickie Bybee Star Route Lawton Tom L. Barnett Iowa Park Texas Ed Carter

Clabes Rebounds To Top Pickers

John Clabes topped Constitution Press football forecasters with 20 winners and three losses last week. Lew Johnson was second at 19 4, followed by Bill Bentley 18 5 and Doyle May 17 6. Top picks included Ohio State over Wisconsin and Houston over Texas Tech.

John Clabes Constitution Press Clabes Lew Johnson Bill Bentley Doyle May Bob Greenberg Red Ahlschlager Bill Dixon Ted Ralston Jack Warner Tom Sharrock Bill Ewald Ralston Johnson Greenberg Ohio State Wisconsin May Houston Texas Tech

Bulldogs To Play At Durant Friday

Oklahoma Collegiate Conference action features Southwestern at Southeastern in Weatherford windup. Northeastern, with an open date, leads after a 13 7 win over Southwestern on a Bulldog fumble. Central faces Memphis Navy and East Central opposes Murray on Friday with Northeastern closing conference play November 5.

United Press Oklahoma Southwestern Southeastern Bulldogs Weatherford Northeastern Redmen Central Memphis Navy East Central Murray

Russia and France draw 2 2 in Moscow clash

Russia and France battled to a 2 2 tie before 80 000 fans at Dynamo Stadium in the first international fixture between the teams.

Russia France Moscow Dynamo Stadium

Undefeated College Teams Hit Week Seven Standings

The season has left 38 unbeaten teams, with Maryland leading a six-win group. Michigan Oklahoma Navy West Virginia are among the top five victors, while Holy Cross also shows five straight wins as major programs fall.

Duke Yale Boston College Colorado Maryland Michigan Oklahoma Navy West Virginia Holy Cross Maryhands Beloit College of Emporia Kanier Heidelberg Hillsdale St. Olaf Southeast Stevens Point Ee Navy Ee Oklahoma Ee Phn Virginia Es State Miam Hampden-Sydney den Hiveneccacnase Shepherd Whittier Whitworth Te Eerie Centre O Gramling Ee Drexel Liedate Hamilton A William Carey Juniata i Westminster Seewe Trinit Florida A&m Bethany

Weekend Fights Perez outpoints Kid in Buenos Aires

World flyweight champion Pascual Perez of Argentina defeats Dawn Kid of the Philippines in Buenos Aires in a non-title bout by points. In HavanaJimmy Ford of Douglas Georgia defeated Rolando Rodriguez of Cuba by disqualification in a separate bout.

Buenos Aires Pascual Perez Argentina Dawn Kid Philippines Havana Jimmy Ford Douglas Rolando Rodriguez Cuba

Wolverines vs Midwest City and Cannoneers at Fort Sill

Lawton hosts undefeated Midwest City Thursday in a top local grid card featuring coach Darnell. Fort Sill Cannoneers meet Fort Carson Colorado Saturday as Brewster Hobby leads the Bombers in a high powered backfield. Lawton aims to rebound after a strong 4-2-1 stretch and a 6-0 start for El Reno.

Wolverines Midwest City Fort Sill Cannoneers Fort Carson Colorado Bob Bodenhamer James Darnell Midwest City Bombers Lawton Darnell Chickasha Cameron Aggie Grid Bombers Elk City Brewster Hobby Norman el Reno

Veterans Star In Pro Action

NFL standings show Cleveland and Los Angeles leading, with Graham guiding the Browns to 41-10 over Green Bay and Hirsch scoring for the Rams in a 24-13 win over Detroit. Steelers stay pace with a 19-17 win over the Giants as Chicago, Washington and others hold midseason positions. The Week seven results and schedule list upcoming games across Green Bay Baltimore Chicago Bears Los Angeles Cleveland Cards Detroit Pittsburgh Philadelphia Washington New York.

Associated Press Cleveland Los Angeles Otto Graham Crazy Legs Hirsch National Football League Pittsburgh Steelers New York Giants Browns Chicago Cardinals Pittsburgh New York Chicago Bears San Francisco Detroit Washington Baltimore Green Bay Chicago Cards Philadelphia Chicago LT Pet. Pt. Or Chico Bears Detro

Ags Big Surprise Of Football Season

Texas A and M defies expectations as a sophomore heavy squad climbs in the SWC standings. With four conference games left starting against Arkansas, coach Bear Bryant faces possible sanctions and a bowl absence, while critics doubt anyone can stop the Aggies.

Texas A&m Aggies Arkansas Southern Methodist Rice Texas George Sauer Baylor Southeastern Auburn Kentucky Georgia

Injured grid star Eidom in critical condition

Frank Eidom 23 former Southern Methodist University football star, now in the Army, was reported in critical condition with a skull fracture at Brooke Army Medical Center after a highway crash near Gonzales Texas. Police say he likely fell asleep at the wheel hitting a tree on Highway 90. Eidom, from Port Arthur, played for Brooke Army Medics and Fort Sam Houston.

San Antonio, Tex Frank Eidom Southern Methodist University Brooke Army Medical Center Gonzales Tex Eidom Highway 90 Brooke Army Medics Ft. Sam Houston Medical Center Ft. Sam Houston

Big Mat Card Set Tuesday at Cameron gym

Pro wrestling card features a two out of three fall main event with Arne Skaaland and Irish Mike Clancy vs Bennie Matta and Amazing Zuma. Two singles matches add appeal while a 17 inch TV door prize boosts the event at Cameron college gym with 8 30 p.m. start. Ring side $1 50, bleachers $1, students 85 cents, children 50 cents.

Cameron College Gym Arne Skaaland Mike Clancy Bennie Matta Argentina Amazing Zuma Lawton Wrestling R. D. Mooneyham TV Center

Week of games at Fort Sill and regional venues

This week features Tuesday games in Fort Sill and Wichita Falls with Sacred Heart, Lawton St Marys, Lawton high, Reagan, and junior teams. Results from last week include Lawton High 29 El Reno 13 and Cameron 53 Murray 86, plus Fort Sill 6 Fort Belvoir 0 and other scores.

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