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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1954

Page

11

Pop Warner Services Set in Palo Alto Cemetery

Glenn Scobey Warner also known as Pop Warner will be laid to rest in Alta Mesa Cemetery near the Stanford campus. The 87 year old football innovator died of cancer after hospital treatment and a late decline. He coached 44 years at Cornell Carlisle Pittsburgh Stanford and Temple and was famed for pioneering single and double wing plays and elusive reverses. Warner’s widow Tibb Lorraine Warner and other family members were at his bedside.

Palo Alto Calif. S Glenn Scobey Pop Warner Fox Stanford Wizard Grid Alta Mesaemetery Damon Runyon Cancer Fund Tibb Lorraine Warner Nice Jane Warner Scofield Ben Winkleman Cornell Georgia Carlisle Pittsburgh Temple

Oklahomans In The Majors Infielders Shine In Tight Games

Pete Runnels of Washington singled once in four trips and drove in two as Washington beat Philadelphia 5 to 4. Alvin Dark of the Giants singled in four trips as New York edged Philadelphia in 11 innings. Bobby Morgan of Philadelphia singled in three at bats in a loss to the Giants.

Pete Runnels Washington Senators Washington Philadelphia A's Alvin Dark New York Giants Giants Philadelphia Phillies Bobby Morgan Phillies

Andrews To Meet Unknown Tonight In Chicago Stadium Bout

Buffalo’s Paul Andrews, 24, holder of 28 victories in 31 fights, faces unknown Bobby Hughes in a televised 10 round bout at Chicago Stadium. Hughes, 26, from Warren Ohio, has stopped 14 of his last 17, but this is his TV debut after 35 pro fights with 22 wins.

Chicago Paul Andrews Buffalo N.Y Archie Bobby Hughes Chicago Stadium Andrews Danny Nardice Warren Ohio

Cuban steals No 68 ties West Texas NM League mark

Osmond Ozzie Walte Abilene centerfielder and former Havana high school track star broke a 16 year old Class C West Texas New Mexico League stolen base record by swiping his 68th bag of the season on Tuesday.

Albuquerque Ip Osmond Ozzie Walte Abilene Havana Cuba

Castle and Mighty Billy Win Big Brandywine Double

Owen Castle at 50 to 1 and Mighty Billy teamed for a $1,318.90 daily double at Brandywine Raceway. Eleven tickets sold on the winning combination.

Wilmingdon Del Owen Castle Choice Mighty Billy Brandywine Raceway

Return Of The Spitball Urged By Former Star

Urban Faber a 20 season veteran of the Chicago White Sox argues the outlawed spitball should be readmitted to prolong pitchers careers and make games tighter. He notes his own arm still works and claims the pitch is easier on the arm than a curve.

Chicago Urban Red Faber Chicago White Sox Aber

Fort Riley to Meet Fort Leonard Wood in Fifth Army Finals

Fort Riley Kansas advances to the Fifth Army baseball final by routing Fort Benham Harrison Indiana 15 to 1, then defeating Fort Carson 4 to 1 in a rain affected night game. The winner faces Fort Leonard Wood Missouri in the championship as Fort Riley looks to remain undefeated and rests pitching staff ahead of the Wednesday showdown.

Fort Carson Colo Fort Riley Kan Fort Leonard Wood Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind Kansas Soldiers Sill Black Fort Wed

Buff Coach Bets On Sophs To Build Colorado Season

Buffaloes coach Dallas Ward aims to season a young lineup through four nonconference games, hoping the sophomore core gains experience for a tough Big Seven schedule. He notes the first four games include Kansas as the lone conference opponent and emphasizes building depth early in Boulder.

Boulder Colo Dallas Ward Colorado Ward Kansas Buffaloes Dodgers Boos Reynolds Yanke Lemon

Detroit boxer triumphs in rough outpointing bout

In a tense boxing card from Miami Beach Florida Detroit contender Liston edged rival at 204, while Phoenix Arizona fighter Salas outpointed Lauderdale 231 percent. Hialeah Florida saw Willis defeat Peaks in a close match at 294.

Detroit Arty Mainsnait Sonny Liston St. Louis Miami Beach Fla Charney Salas Phoenix Ariz Lauderdale Hialeak Go Willis Miami Sid Peaks St ‘Kiana

Negro Is Held For Illinois Cops

Wilson Smith a middle aged Negro man who surrendered to Lawton police last week as a parole violator from Illinois is being held for authorities there. Illinois officials said Smith was released on parole July 3 and later rearrests were prepared after charges in the beating of his wife and son. He allegedly fractured his nine year old son's skull and severely beat his wife. Smith was serving a term of from 3 to 14 years on the manslaughter charge and allegedly left Illinois after charges were prepared. He told officers I am tired of running and they can find me here.

Wilson Smith Lawton Illinois Springfield Inllinois Smith Thenares Waldron Mlinois Sim Lino

Principal Explains Junior High Rules During Assembly

Principal A Richardson spoke to more than 1,700 students in a packed auditorium about junior high rules and upcoming assembly or study hall options. He introduced 17 new faculty members, and highlighted the glee club directed by Mildrege Roberts and the band.

A. Richardson Richardson Glee Club Mildrege Roberts

Illinois Uncovers Halfback Wo Cn Duran Caine

CHAMPAIGN Illinois uncovers a faster halfback to bolster its Big Ten co champion football squad. Abe Woodson, a 182 pound Chicago sophomore, is named as a swift new back paired with Carillon who led the nation in rushing as a sophomore last season.

Champaign Gooch Ray Eliot Ilinois Illini Abe Woodson Chicago Caroline

Valadium Wins at Aqueduct in Brital Flower Purse

Hedley Woodhouse guided Valadium to a neck victory in the featured Brital Flower Purse at Aqueduct on Thursday. Grecian Queen and Tin were among the field. Colts head to Tulsa for exhibition tune ups with the Steelers Friday night in Baltimore.

New York Hedley Woodhouse Tin Aqueduct COLTS Tulsa Baltimore Baltimore Colts Pittsburgh Steelrs

Pushbuttons pushcarts mark Red China’s industrial push

London Daily Herald correspondent Deryck Winterton portrays postwar China moving from poverty to rapid industrialization. He notes primitive carts and pedicabs, a Russian built airport, and Anshan mills where Chinese workers now run machines trained by Russians. He cites rising bridges, rails, housing, cinemas, and a focus on heavy industry though real consumption remains low. Moving figures and unclear data temper optimism about progress.

Deryck Winterton London Daily Herald Hong Kong China Peiping Anshan Russia

Safecracking Tip Ties Lawton Burglary to Oklahoma City Case

Lawton police investigate a Labor Day safe burglary at Kelly Hillis Grocery on S Second, with about $4000 stolen. Two suspects are being pursued, details point to a similar 1952 Oklahoma City grocery store break in using meat to muff le explosions and identical wire pieces found near the blast. A Dallas man is among the top suspects who allegedly travels to meet a partner. police are tracking their whereabouts and connections.

Lawton Kelly Hillis S. Second Oklahoma City Jon Dallas Tex Anca

Opal Zadoka Returns To Oklahoma College Classes

From The Constitution Files the item notes Opal Zadoka, ten years after, resuming classes at Oklahoma College for Women. Other notes mention Mrs. Bill Gross as Business Women's circle president at Beal Heights Presbyterian, a 20 year ago county meeting with 50 seats, Fred Gerboth's death, and various local events including a bathing beauty contest, a rodeo program, and a truck fire destroying a cotton shipment.

Opal Zadoka Oklahoma College For Women Bill Gross Business Women's Circle Beal Heights Fred Gerboth Ponca City Okla Wolverine Jay Smith

County Fair Booth Planned By Bureau

The Comanche County Farm Bureau plans a booth at the Comanche county fair during their regular monthly meeting. President Wesley Regan presided. Willard Bentley and Arion Walter Montgomery reported progress. L. T. Hayes named 1955 membership chairman. drive starts Nov 1. Members listed include Caha, McClung, Duesman. agent G A Kluck attended.

Comanche County Comanche County Farm Bureau Wesley Regan Willard Bentley Chai Bir Tbige Sulivan Arion Walter Montgomery Blue Cross Insurance L. T. Hayes Caha Charlie’ McClung Henry’ Duesman Hayes G. A. Kluck

Chattanooga Enrollment Up in School Figures

Ed Meece, superintendent, announced rising enrollment in Chattanooga schools. First eight grades total 155 students while the four upper classes add 67, showing overall growth versus last year.

Chattanooga Ed Meece

Heroes Are Smarter New York Team Tests Frontline U.S. Troops Korea

A New York team conducts tests on U.S. infantry in Korea and finds that frontline soldiers show higher intelligence than less capable fighters. The study highlights cognitive advantages among effective troops and suggests implications for training and selection.

New York U.S Korea

Two Polio Cases Reported In State

Two polio cases were reported in Oklahoma today. A 24 year old Shattuck woman was admitted to Newman Memorial Hospital and a 2 year old Drumright airman entered Tinker Air Force Base Hospital. The caseload rose to 422 with 102 hospitalized and 15 remaining in the acute stage.

Associated Press Oklahoma National Foundation For Shattuck Newman Memorial Hospital Drumright Tinker Air Force Base Hospital

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