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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1955

Page

13

Future Of Famed Woodward Stud Farm Up In Air

NEW YORK The fate of Belair Stud faces uncertainty after the shotgun death of owner William Woodward Jr. at Oyster Bay. His wife, 82, is a horsewoman, while their children are too young to run the empire. Nashua’s earnings and Belmont connections loom large as plans shift after the tragedy.

Woodward Air New York Belair Stud America Nashua William Woodward Jr Young Woodward Oyster Bay Woodwards England Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons Belair Mr. Fitz John Danny Shea Hyde James Bowie Florida Shea Arthur B. Hancock Jr Nasrullah Washington Park Hancock Claiborne Stud Tulyar Irish National Stud

Hayes Spendings Probed Over Loans to OSU Players

Columbus report details alleged small loans and gifts to needy Ohio State football players by coach Woody Hayes. The Cleveland Plain Dealer cites $3,000 to $4,000 over four years, earned via speeches and a TV show, prompting university faculty to study athletics conduct.

Columbus Ohio Woody Hayes Ohio State University Cleveland Plain Dealer John Dietrich Dietrich

Lawton Men Fail to Prove Fault in Pedestrian Crash Suit

Superior Court Judge Robert S. Landers awards $4,000 to guardian Granvis Boucher for the injury of six year old Bobby Dean Boucher when struck by a car at Second and I about 4 40 p m last May 28. Plaintiff's attorney Lewis Derke alleged negligence by driver Bill Pollard and passenger Louis Derigoy. Defense attorney John W. Tyree denied negligence before settlement.

Superior Court Robert S. Landers Lawton Granvis Boucher Bobby Dean Boucher Secondard I Lewis Derke Bill Pollard Louie Bryan Derigoy John W. Tyree

Miami, Pitt, and several college football heroes shine

Miami of Florida defeated Pitt 21-7 as Sam Scarecchia John Varone and Jack Losch starred for the Dixie Boys in a week of big plays. Utah State's Jack Hill ran 90 yards for a TD and caught two passes while Vanderbilt, Lehigh, and Maryland posted large wins. Army and Navy facing shifts paid off as Don Holleder hit 3 TDs against Colgate. Juniata stunned Susquehanna 54-0 to end Oklahoma’s streak rumors grow.

Miami Florida Pittsburgh Pitt Dixie Boys Sam Scarecchia Niles Ohio John Varone Boston Jack Losch Williamsport Andy Gustafson Jack Hill Utah State Europe Fresno State Young Hill Bob Naylor Lehigh Temple Vanderbilt Jack Hudson Virginia Vandy Nashville Jim Swink TCU Ed Vereb Maryland South Carolina Earl Blaik Army Don Holleder Colgate Eddie Erdelatz Navy Oklahoma Little Juniata Huntington Susquehanna Penn Alabama Tide Wisconsin Michigan State Ivy Williamson Walt Kowalczyk Jim Soltesz Gettysburg Associated Press Paul. Hornung Notre Dame Jimmy Brown Syracuse Lee Holy Cross

Aggies Rout Monsters in Arizona En Route to New Mexico Military clash

Aggies under Coach Leroy Montgomery extended their win to 58-7 as Auten scored on a midair grab and Pirtle connected to Clark for a touchdown. Bean intercepted Holgerson late, and Cameron’s trip included Juarez stopovers before the team heads to Roosevelt Stadium Friday to face New Mexico Military.

Bell Arizona Auten Bird Aggies Leroy Montemery Bean Holgerson Jim Pirtle Jim Clark Kenneth Miller Jim Combs Safford Montgomery New Mexico Roosevelt Stadium

Forgery Suspect Seeks Delay in Plea Hearing

I. J. Higgins 39 of 2009 C asked for more time and was granted 24 hours to decide action on a forgery charge in Woodrow Giles Justice of Peace court. He was brought from Brownsville Texas by Deputy Sheriff Carl Phillips to Comanche County jail after arrest. The arraignment noted Higgins wanted his wife present. the case involves a $55 check to himself payable at Frederick First National Bank drawn on C. M. Neugent's account and passed July 26 to L. H. Ensley Store in Frederick.

I. J Pete) Higgins Woodrow Giles Higgins Lawton Brownsville Tex Comanche Carl Phillips Giles Frederick First National Bank C. M. Neugent L. H. Ensley

Windows in the United States Grow by 100000 Annually

Report notes there are 7,500,000 windows in the United States and the number increases by 100,000 each year, highlighting a steady growth trend in building stock or installed panes.

United States

Notre Dame Beats Navy 21 7 Ends Navy Streak

Notre Dame defeated Navy 21 to 7 snapping Navy's 11 game win streak. coach Erdelatz praised Paul Hornung while Notre Dame coach Brennan lauded George Welsh. Michigan surged past Iowa 33 to 21 behind ends Ron Kramer and Tom Maertz in a comeback victory.

Eddie Notre Dame Navy Erdelatz Paul Hornung George Welsh Terry Brennan Welsh Hornung Fellows Michigan Bennis Oosterbaan Ron Kramer Tom Maertz Wolverines Iowa

UCLA routs California as Sanders shuffles bench

UCLA Coach Red Sanders emptied 36 players to rout California 47-0 then summoned third string Ken Perry for late fullback duty. Minnesota upset Southern Cal 25-19 in a snowy Minneapolis game. Texas edged SMU 19-18 despite Texas trailing in stats, using a ball control approach.

Ucla Red Sanders California Ken Perry Lynn Pappy) Waldord Minneapolis Minnesota Cal Texas Ed Price SMU

Santee May Miss Olympics In 1956

Kansas City report notes Wes Santee, leading American miler, faces possible unavailability for the Melbourne Games due to expenses controversy and suspension by the Missouri Valley AAU Registration Committee. A panel member, unnamed, says Santee is a good American Olympic representative and hopes the issue is resolved.

Kansas City Wes Santee America Missouri Valley Aau Australia Santee

Bout Set Tonight At St Nicholas Arena

Danny Gio vanelli of Brooklyn a boxer puncher meets Paulo Melis of Montreal ex welterweight champion of Italy in a 10 round bout Monday night at St Nicholas Arena.

New York Danny Giovanelli Brooklyn Mauler Paulo Melis Montreal Italy St. Nicholas Arena

Reid, Colgate athletic director, dies at 63

William A. Reid, longtime Colgate University athletic director for 19 years and former president of the Eastern College Athletic Conference, died of a heart attack at his Hamilton home last night. He was 63.

William A. Reid Hamilton, N.Y Colgate University Eastern College Athletic Conference

White Sox Jack Harshman Named to All Star Team

Los Angeles report Harshman pitcher for the Chicago White Sox was added to the roster of a major league all star squad to face Willie Mays headed by the New York Giants in two exhibition games next weekend.

Los Angeles Jack Harshman Chicago White Sox Willie Mays New York Giants

Saturday Football Scores From Various Colleges

The list reports numerous college football results with teams such as Delta State, Mississippi College, St. Cloud, Stout, Gustavus Adolphus, St. Thomas, Northern Twirs, Southern Twirs, Pensacola Navy, Paris Island, Howard Payne, Northwestern La, and many others. Scores range from close to blowouts across many conferences and regions, highlighting a busy Saturday slate.

Delta State Miss. College St. Cloud Stout Gustavus Adolphus St. Thomas Huron Sioux Falls Northern Southern Pensacola Navy Paris Island Howard Payne Northwestern la Mississippi Louisiana State Carey College Maryville Howard Jacksonville Ala Ga. College Hastings Kearney McPherson Sites Middle - Tenn Fliorence St St. Augustine’s Elizabeth City Twins Northeast State Livingston State Bethune-Cookman Miss. Industrial Southern State Little Rock JC Arkansas State Twchrs Quachita Arkansas A&m Arkansas Tech Chico State Nevada Wichita Houston Salem Glenville Fairmont West Liberty Eastern State Morris-Harvey Elon Western Carolina Trinity Southeastern la

Bronks, Redmen To Decide Title

Northeastern State hosts Central State in Tahlequah to decide the Oklahoma Collegiate Conference football title. Northeastern stands 4-0 in league play. Central State is 3-1 with Southwestern 4-1. Coach Tom Rousey says the matchup is evenly matched as the title race tightens with Friday and Saturday games across the conference.

Bronks Redmen Oklahoma Northeastern State Central State Bronchos Tahlequah Central State Southwestern Tom Rousey Memphis Navy Ada Southeastern Magnolia Ark Panhandle A&m Wiley Langston Northwestern Sterling Kan East Central Murray Panhandle Arizona State Flagstaff Texas Southern

Saturday's Grid Heroes

A roundup of college football standouts from weekend action. Notre Dame, Army, Michigan, Utah State, Oregon State, Maryland, Minnesota, West Virginia, Michigan State, Missouri and Tulane top performances with multiple touchdowns, passing and rushing feats. Strong names include Hornung, Holleder, Kramer Maentz, Hall, Berry, Robertson, Vereb, Borstad, Wyant, Kowalczyk, Burnine, Newton.

Ron Kramer Tom Maentz Michigan Iowa Jack Hall Utah State Fresno State Tom Berry Oregon State Washington Irvin Robertson Cornell Columbia ED Vereb Maryland South Carolina Dick Borstad Minnesota California Freddy Wyant West Virginia Marquette Walt Kowalczyk Michigan State Wisconsin Harold Burnine Missouri Colorado Gene Newton Tulane Auburn

McDonald Extends Big Seven Scoring Lead

Kansas City report shows Oklahoma halfback Tommy McDonald adding another touchdown to reach 60 points, widening his lead over teammate Bob Burris who has 36. The leaders in the conference are listed with McDonald atop the scoring chart.

Kansas City Tommy McDonald Oklahoma Bob Burris

All-Star Cagers Split New York Up

College basketball All-Stars split a day night doubleheader with the New York Knickerbockers at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won the night game 102 to 74 after losing the matinee 101 to 98.

New York New York Knickerbockers Madison Square Garden Knicks

Lenn Averitt Automobile Service Ad

Local auto service advertises lawn mower and motor sharpening and repair for any make. Authorized RPM service includes pickup and delivery. Located at 521 F Ave with phone listing 3758. Major emphasis on motor repair and maintenance offerings.

Santee suspended for excess expense money by Missouri Valley AAU

Kansas City report notes Wes Santee a former Kansas miler suspended by the Missouri Valley AAU for accepting excessive expense money. The brief roundup covers multiple racing results from Mexico City Pinehurst Camden Laurel and San Mateo with winners Nasrina Oil Painting Mister Gus Aeschylus and Prince John among others.

Kansas City Wes Santee Kansas Missouri Valley Aau Mexico City Bobby Goetz Arlington Tex Mexico Americo Martinez Pinehurst N.C B. J. Kraffert Jr Titusville J. W. Roberts Columbus Ohio Camden N.J Prince John New York Jamaica Boston Suffolk Downs Louisville Churchill Downs Laurel Aeschylus San Mateo Calif Mister Gus Bay Meadows William P. Kyne

Snead Wins Thunder Bird Pro Member Tournament

Sam Snead captures the $10,000 Thunder Bird Country Club pro-member event in Palm Springs with a 70-67-137. He defeats British star Harry Weetman, who shot 69-69-138, to claim the top $1,000 prize as Ryder Cup buildup looms. Gene Littler and Mike Souchak led early but finished 140s alongside Cary Middlecoff, Chandler Harper, and Doug Ford.

Palm Springs Calif Sam Snead Thunderbird Souchak Littler Cary Middlecoff Chandler Harper Doug Ford

Sandlot Player Dies in California Football Game

Ronald D. Ferguson, 17, died in Richmond after injuries from a sandlot football game on Sunday.

Richmond Calif Ronald D. Ferguson

Giants Duo Suffer Shoulder Separations in Sunday game

New York Giants players tackle Dick Yelvington and halfback Emlen Tunnell sustained shoulder separations during Sunday's showdown with the Washington Redskins. Both players left the contest early as trainers attended to injuries amid the tense matchup.

NEW York Dick Yelvington Emlen Tunnell New York Giants Washington Redskin

Ice Hockey At A Glance Sunday Results

Montreal and Detroit finished tied 2 2 in the NHL action. The American League saw Buffalo equal Pittsburgh 2 2 and Providence beat Hershey 5 4 in a scheduled set. In the International League Fort Wayne edged Cincinnati 4 3 while Troy defeated Indianapolis 8 2 and Toledo beat Marion 5 2. No games are on the Monday schedule across leagues.

Buffalo Pittsburgh Providence Hershey Fort Wayne Cincinnati Troy Indianapolis Toledo Marion Grand Rapids

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