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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1947

Page

8

Wolverines Ready for Tough Non-Conference Test at Altus

Lawton Wolverines travel to Altus for a Friday night non-conference clash against the Bulldogs following a district win over El Reno. Altus enters with four wins and two losses, led by back Chick Tiger and quarterback Mack with Caudell anchoring the line. Lawton holds a slight 179 vs 175 pound average and aims to neutralize Altus aerial attack.

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Lawton Faces District LA In Early Season Fracas

Niger hea been hosts face District LA as Smokey Torhent and Halthack Lyman Howeth provide the passing and rushing threats. Wolverine’s forward wall limits opponents to two touchdowns, while Altus shows defensive inconsistencies. Lawton’s defense may decide the outcome.

Niger Lowton Smokey Torhent Halthack Lyman Howeth LA Craw Wolverine Altus Lawton

Chandler Bans Exhibition Baseball Before March 1

Baseball Commissioner A. B. Chandler announced major league clubs may not play exhibition games before March 1. The ban, based on an agreement reached last year with a players’ committee, was relayed by Chandler’s secretary Walter Mullery in Cincinnati on October 28.

Peso Pantry II Locked Tight By Mexican League

The Mexican League ended its free spending era as Alexandro Aguilar Reyes was named high commissioner. Jorge Pasquel was moved to a back seat while the league imposes strict rules including no more raids on U S talent and a 50 000 peso monthly payroll cap per club. At least 20 foreign players must quit and salaries will average about 3 000 pesos a year.

Mexico City Jorge Pasque Mercan League U. S Senor Pasquel Mickey Owen Max Lanier Danny Gardella Alexander Aguilar Reyes Pasque Aguilar Luis Olmo Brooklyn Pasquel

Tulsa and WichitaReady for Missouri Valley clash

Tulsa faces Wichita in a Valley race decisive clash with both teams atop the standings. Tulsa remakes the lineup moving Russell Frizzell to tackle while Ends Ken Sutton and Harold Swaney are out with injuries. Quarterback Len Maltowaki appears set to start at halfback in place of Jim Finks as Paul Barry's status remains uncertain.

Buddy Brothers Russell Frizzell Wheatshocker Tist Ken Sutton Harold Swaney Paul Barry Drake Len Maltowaki Jim’ Finks

Aggies Drill for Northeastern Clash at Roosevelt Field

Cameron Aggies sharpened against Miami plays in a Tuesday scrimmage as they prepare for a Friday night showdown with Northeastern for the Oklahoma Junior Collegiate conference title. Coach Billy Stamps missed tackle Jim Hallet due to a rib injury while others nurse minor knocks. light workouts and scout reviews follow.

Wortheastern Billy Stamps Cameron Aggies Roosevelt Field Darwin Richardson Northeastern Cameron Oklahoma Albert Robertson Agmles Esstein Wilburton Jim Hallet Aggies

Great Lakes Bowl Game Likely Duke and SMU

In Cleveland the Great Lakes bowl game lineup is to be announced next week. The December 6 game at Stadium is expected to feature Duke and Southern Methodist, according to event director Joe Maroney.

Smu Duke Cleveland Joe Maroney Southern Methodist Matoney

Texans To Meet Lions Thursday In Roosevelt Stadium Clash

Douglass high school's Lions prepared Tuesday to host the Denton Texas Negro high school team in a Thursday night grid clash at Roosevelt stadium. Texas squad is noted as one of the Lone Star State's better high school teams with several returning players from last season and a strong backfield mix led by Ray Jones. Coach H C King expects top form as pullbacks B C Cherry and others show improving in practice.

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Ardmare Hosts Sapulpa In Homecoming Game Next Week

Lingston U. frosh pressure Frees to bow to them as Ardmare faces Sapulpa in a homecoming matchup next week.

Lingston U. Frosh Ardmare Sapulpa

Chattanooga Cagers Edge Sterling In Overtime Thriller

Chattanooga high school boys beat Sterling 25 to 24 in overtime after a 23 all tie. Jackie Stephens scored the decisive basket as Max Smith led Chattanooga with high points. Sterling girls won 28 to 20, and Sterling juniors won by forfeit with Helen Delt and Rother contributing for Sterling.

Chattanooga Specelal Jackie Stephena Chattanooga High School Cagers Sterling A Sterling Stephens Max Smith

Fights Last Night Ended in Knockouts Across Cities

Boxing roundup reports four bouts with KO finishes including Kay stopping Jackie and Jackie stopping Buzz Brown in St. Paul. Other results list Colton Chaney at 17932 in Indianapolis and Lee Oma in Detroit, with scattered notes on the Navajo reservation size compared to Massachusetts.

Buzz Brown St. Paul Milwalkee Colton Chaney

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