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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1955

Page

10

Burris Brothers Spotlight as Oklahoma Star Bobby Reveals Secret

Oklahoma halfback Bobby Burris, from a famed football family, credits desire as the key to his rise and describes the Burris line as central to Oklahoma’s 56-21 win over Colorado. Coach Bud Wilkinson praises Burris as inspirational and essential to the Sooners’ 24-game streak, noting his versatility and leadership.

Jack Heaney Orman Oklahoma Bobby Burris Burris Colorado Sooners Tommy McDonald Muskogee Okla Buddy Green Bay Packers Kurt Edmonton Wilkinson

Navy Coach Sees Notre Dame as Toughest Opponent

Navy coach Eddie Erdelatz called Notre Dame the toughest team they'll face this year and said the Irish game holds more importance than Army. He dismissed reports of QB George Welsh's Penn game injury as minor and noted Navy is at top strength except for right end Earl Smith.

ED Corrigan Associated Press Navy Eddie Erdelatz Notre Dame Middies Army George Welsh Penn Erdelatz United Club Earl Smith Columbia Don Holleder

Brown Named Pirates General Manager

Joe L. Brown, 37, son of comedian Joe E. Brown, was named general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates to succeed Branch Rickey Sr. Brown will take over November 1 with full charge, while Rickey becomes an advisory director and Branch Jr. runs the farm system.

Pittsburgh Joe L. Brown Joe E. Brown Pittsburgh Pirates Branch Rickey, Sr Brown Pirates’ Board of Directors Forbes Field John W. Galbreath Rickey Branch Jr Pirates Branch Sr New Orleans Galbreath Tom Johnson

Kentucky Player Not Faking Says University Doctor

Dr. O B Murphy Kentucky team physician announced guard Bob Collier sustained a neck nerve injury near the end of the Saturday game with Florida and was not faking. The injury caused a momentary sharp pain that can subside after minutes and Collier remained under treatment. Coach Blanton Collier said he spoke with Florida coach Bob Woodruff who suggested the Kentucky staff signaled a fake injury to allow John Hughes to reenter and kick the field goal for a 10 7 SEC victory.

Lexington O. B. Murphy University of Kentucky Bob Collier Florida Kentucky Blanton Collier Bob Woodruff Woodruff John Hughes Wildcats

Milwaukee Braves Hire Haney as Coach

Fred Haney was signed as coach of the Milwaukee Braves for the upcoming season joining Charley Root on manager Charley Grimm's staff. They replace Bucky Walters who joined the New York Giants and Johnny Cooney who was released.

Milwaukee Fred Haney Pittsburgh Pirates Milwaukee Braves Haney Braves Charley Root Charley Grimm Root Bucky Walters New York Giants Johnny Cooney

Knicks to Meet College All-Stars in Madison Square Garden

The New York Knickerbockers will play the College All-Stars in a day-night basketball doubleheader at Madison Square Garden next Sunday. The afternoon game is set due to high ticket demand as fans also look forward to the Harlem Globetrotters versus the Washington Generals on the same bill.

New York New York Knickerbockers College All-Stars Madison Square Garden Harlem Globetrotters Washington Generals

UCLA on track for Rose Bowl showdown says scout

Iowa scout Whitey Piro rated UCLA highly, predicting a strong possibility they could beat Iowa if both reach the Rose Bowl. He compared UCLA to Michigan in the Big 10, praising UCLA's defense as the quickest and least mistake prone he has seen, assuming no injuries to first-string linemen.

UCLA Iowa Whitey Piro Uclans Michigan Piro

Injuries Sideline College Players Ahead of Big Games

Ken Owen Georgia Tech out of the Duke game with a knee injury. Dave Howard Wisconsin shelved for Homecoming vs Michigan State due to a pulled ligament. Norm Comer Northwestern out with a bad ankle for Ohio State. Dick Reich Kansas to miss second straight game with a leg injury.

Ken Owen Georgia Tech Duke Dave Howard Wisconsin Michigan State Norm Comer Northwestern Ohio State Dick Reich Kansas

Maryland Coach Jim Tatum to Move to Texas Next Season

Rumor notes Maryland football coach Jim Tatum will depart for Texas next season amid speculation about replacements and program direction. No official confirmation yet from Maryland or Texas programs.

Maryland Jim Tatum Texas

Colgate Deepens Ivy Stranglehold After Yale Win

Colgate extends dominant season improving to 7-0 in Ivy League play with a victory over Yale. Coach Jordan Olivar downplays the loss as a learning moment for Yale, while Colgate gains momentum and eyes continued success. Penn and Tennessee figures comment on resilience and improvement as the season unfolds.

Griffith Fighting Ailment in Lung

Washington owner Clark Griffith, 85, battles worsening illness with congested lungs. Doctor George Resta reports his stomach hemorrhage has eased slightly but overall condition remains critical after neuritis treatment at Georgetown Hospital.

Washington Clark Griffith Washington Baseball Club George Resta Griffith Georgetown Hospital Resta

Baylor players dismissed after training breach loss to Texas

Five Baylor players including the starting center were kicked off the team for breaking training on the eve of a 19-7 defeat to Texas. The Associated Press reports the action came as Baylor faced a setback in the season.

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Auburn Fullback Nominated as SEC All-America Candidate

Joe Childress of Auburn leads SEC All-America contenders, chosen by a seven-man board for the region. Other top nominees include Art Davis of Mississippi State, Buddy Alliston of Mississippi, Jackie Simpson of Florida, and Howard Schnellenberger of Kentucky. The board aids AP Honor Team selections after the season.

Atlanta Joe Childress Auburn SEC Art Davis Mississippi State Buddy Alliston Mississippi Jackie Simpson Florida Howard Schnellenberger Kentucky All-American Board Associated Press Miami Childress Davis State Alliston Simpson Schnellenberger

Tubls To Play Against K-State

Oklahoma assistant says injured reserve Eldon Loughridge will miss the Kansas State game at Manhattan. Center Jerry Tubbs and guard Wayne Greenlee, both returning from injuries, will be ready. Tubbs limited versus Colorado, Greenlee recovering from an ankle fracture.

Jerry Tubbs Wayne Greenlee Loughridge Colorado Tubbs Kansas State Greenlee Pittsburgh

Tulsa Fullback Returns To Duty

Tulsa University football practiced two hours of conditioning with no contact as Dick Schultz returned to the starting backfield to face winless Oklahoma A&M in Stillwater. Coach Bobby Dobbs had used Paul Hauser in recent weeks.

TULSA Tulsa University Tulsans Oklahoma A&m Stillwater Bobby Dobbs Dick Schultz Golden Hurricane Dobbs Paul Hauser

Boxing results from New York and New Orleans shows

In New York Ludwig Lightburn defeated Hocine Khalfi on points after 10 rounds with Lightburn at 138 percent and Khalfi at 136 percent. In New Orleans Charley Joseph stopped Sammy W ker after 14 rounds. The bouts took place as reported from Holyoke, Massachusetts, 8.

New York Ludwig Lightburn British Honduras Hocine Khalfi Algeria New Orleans Charley Joseph Sammy W Ker Holyoke Mass

City Golf Meet Set On New Public Course

The first City Championship golf tourney will be held November 12-13 at the 18 hole Municipal course. Open to all amateur golfers in Lawton and Fort Sill, with entry fee 5 dollars to cover green fees and prizes. Qualifying runs Nov. 9–11, match play begins Nov. 12, driving contest on Sunday.

City Golf Meet Ed Hesler Lawton Fort Sill City Links

Costello Horse Joins Rich Field at Garden State

Camden NJ training notes say the world richest horse race prize at Garden State stood at 258370 after two 10000 entries from California and Florida. Needles son of Ponder and Noodle Soup, owned by Jack Dudley and Bonnie Heath, won 100000 so far and is a strong contender in the field of 16 two year olds racing a mile and a sixteenth for a winner’s share of 164703.50.

Camden N.J Garden State California Florida Lou Costello Needles Ponder and Noodle Soup Jack Dudley Bonnie

Michigan Tumbles In College Ratings Williamson Ranks Aggies In 8th Slot

Williamson places Cameron Aggies at No 8 after 53 0 win over Murray State Army Fort Sill remains third in service ratings led by Fort Ord and the Quantico Marines Del Mar knocked from top ten. Kilgore and Little Rock vied for Junior Rose Bowl spots In major colleges Maryland rises to No 1 with Oklahoma UCLA and Michigan follow Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Navy, Michigan State, Auburn, West Virginia in top ten.

Cameron Aggies Murray A&m Mitch Williamson Houston Football Authority Leroy Montgomery Aggies Cameron Murray Williamson Ggeaanne Imenaay Fort Sill Fort Ord California Quantico Marines Leon Heath Sillmen Fort Belvoir Virginia Cannoneers Fort Carson Colorado Sill Prichard Compton Jaycee del Mar Corpus Christi Texas San Angelo Kilgore Junior College Little Rock Pasadena Arlington State Maryland Michigan Oklahoma UCLA Texas A&m Navy Michigan State Auburn West Virginia Notre Dame Texas Tech Tennessee U.C.L.A Tex Western Colgate Xavier O Mich. State Oregon Boston Col Purdue Yale Ga. Tech Rice Pacific Col Tulane Pittsburgh Duke Arizona Miami Fla Princeton Baylor Penn.State Washington Clemson Denver Arkansas Kansas State Town V.P.L Southern California Georgia Tech Holy Cross Texas Christian Ohio State Miami Ohio Mississippi

Terps Edge Sooners For Top Spot In AP Poll

Maryland and Oklahoma share the lead in the Associated Press college football poll after remaining unbeaten. Maryland leads 6-0 atop the rankings with nine more first place votes than Oklahoma, which is 5-0, as both eye the Orange Bowl ace spot in Miami next January after edging Michigan this week.

Maryland Oklahoma Associated Press Miami, Fla Michigan Terrapins Sooners

Coaches Keep Michigan First In Closest Rating Ever

United Press coaches ratings show Michigan narrowly leading Maryland and Oklahoma by 10 points in the tightest voting to date. Michigan led with 12 first place votes from 35 voters, while Maryland and Oklahoma earned 10 and nine first-place votes respectively, with 18 teams receiving mentions.

New York Michigan Maryland Oklahoma United Press Board of Coaches United Press Rating Board United Press College Football Michigen Marvin Oldie Michigan State Netowe Dame Uc-Cwnw Auburn Cal Texas A&m West Virginia Georgia “Tech Texas Christian Duke Ohio State Pittsburgh Holy Cross Washington

Hockey At A Glance Monday Result Spurs No Games

Hockey at a glance shows no games on Monday across leagues. The only scheduled contest is Boston versus Chicago in St. Louis on Tuesday.

Boston Chicago St. Louis

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