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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1947

Page

8

Central To Open Defense Of Title At Bartlesville

The Associated Press reports Tulsa Central readiness to defend its 6A state football title against Bartlesville in a Bartlesville Friday night district clash. Bartlesville, seen as a district dark horse, opened with a 12-0 win over Dewey. The article also notes other 6A contests and non district games including Ardmore Capitol Hill and Pawhuska versus Tulsa Webster as yardsticks for district strength, with several Thursday games noted.

Associated Press Tulsa Central Bartlesville Dewey Tulsa Central Rogers Webster Ardmore Okmulgee Ponca City Stillwater Wewoka Henryetta Oklahoma City Capitol Hill Capitol HI Duncan Murray Aggie Darkhorse Pawhuska Tulsa Webster Lawton Classen Beminole Holais Mini Marlow Chickasha Oklooma City Central Northeast Ada Durant Muskogee McAlester Norman Enid Guthrie Blackwell

Idle Hurricane Prepares Tough Drill for Tulsa Hopefuls

Tulsa September 23. Coach Buddy Brothers readies a stiff workout for the Golden Hurricane football hopefuls to iron out attack and defense kinks after a 26 14 victory over West Texas State. Three injuries linger but are expected fit for Drake game October 4. Harold Stratton Hardy Brown and Leon Filea listed sick though minor.

Tulsa Okla Golden Hurricane Buddy Brothers University of Tulan Brothers West Texas State Drake Harold Stratton Hardy Brown Leon Filea Oklahoma A Miami Golden Gates WN. A. Keithley

Fights Last Night Title Summary Card

Pittsburgh bout saw Juste Fontaine outpoint Johnny Williams in a ten round welterweight clash. Joe Danes stopped Harvey Dubs in two rounds at Omaha. Mast-Rey Miller outpointed Staley Simm in Holyoke over ten rounds, in a Kansas City billed event.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Juste Fontaine Johnny Williams New York Omaha Joe Danes Denver Harvey Dubs Windmer Ontario Holyoke Mast—Rey Miller Kansans City Straley Baby) Simm

Idle Dodgers Clinch Flag On Card Defeat

The Brooklyn Dodgers clinched their pennant as the St Louis Cardinals fell to the Chicago Cubs 6 3 in a night game, while Detroit and Cleveland split a doubleheader and the Browns beat the White Sox in the other twin bill. Dodgers manager Burt Shotton, with Jackie Robinson at first base, steered the club through injuries and a late season rally led by strong bench depth.

New York Brooklyn Dodger Dodgers Chicago Cubs Buna Cardinals Huck Casey Flatbush Burt Shotton Leo Durocher Jackie Robinson Shotton Robinson Pete Reiser Peewee Reese Ed Stanky Sudy Cards Johnny Schmitz Schmitz Paul Erickson Carda Cult Aberron Cub Srun Bonter Harry Brecbeen Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Tigers Art Houtteman Indians Hank Edwards St. Louis Browns Chicago White Sox Browns Sam Zodale White Sox Joe Haynes Washington Senators

Cubs Eliminates Cards In Twinbill Victory

Aberson hit a home run with one on base and scored again as the Cubs beat the Cardinals 4 4 to end their pennant chances. Schmitz relieved starter Paul Erickson in the third and held Cards to six hits in six and a third innings.

Associated Press Cub Aberson Cubs Johnny Schmitz Paul Erickson

Wolverines Work To Heal For Thursday Clash

Lawton high school Coach Glenn Dosser pushed the weakened Wolverines through an hour long practice focusing on defense in preparation for the Thursday night game against the Classen Comets at Oklahoma City. Delpheus Winkleman earned lineman of the week before an emergency appendix operation ended his season. Lyman Howeth remained doubtful with a severely bruised leg prior to the Friday night rematch.

Glenn Dosser Lawton High School Comets Oklahoma Lawton Wolverine Hollis Wolverines Dosser Delpheus Winkleman Oklahoma City Sports Writers Tigers Lyman Howeth

Aggies Rush Drill For Frog Contest

Stillwater Oklahoma September 23 Coach Jim Lookabaugh drills his Oklahoma A and M squad for the Texas Christian game. He reports no injuries from the Kansas State clash and says the team should be in top condition for the Horned Frog contest though he will not name a No 1 Aggie eleven. Another long drill is planned for the Cowpokes today.

Stillwater Okla Jim Lookabaugh Hin Olslahome A Texas Christian Okabaugh Kansas State Aggie Ahough

Southern Playoff Title Is Won By Mobile Bears

In Mobila Alabama on September 22 the Mobile Bears claimed the Southern Association title by defeating the Nashville Vols 5 to 4, marking their fourth win in the final season as rivals to the Brooklyn Dodgers who won the pennant yesterday.

Mobile Bears Mobilh Ala Brooklyn Dodgers Boas Branch Rickey Flatbush Dodgers Bears Nashville Vols

Cameron Defends Oklahoma Junior Crown Friday Night

Cameron Aggies clash with Connors in Roosevelt Friday for the Oklahoma Junior Collegiate crown. Stamps expects a tough game after a big opener win. Connors, coached by Tom Johnson, aim to spoil Cameron’s bid as other non conference games fill Friday night schedules across the state.

Roosevelt Cameron Aggies Connors Cameron Bill Stamps lLowners Southwestern Tech Conors Tom Johnson Central Bins Oklahoma Stamps Northern Oklshoma Aggie Tonkawa Northeastern A Tulsa Miam Bacone Muskogee Arkansas Tech

Sooners To Unveil Aerial Attack At Detroit Friday

Kansas City AP report notes Oklahoma Sooners plan to lean on passing in their opener at Detroit University Friday night. Coach Bud Wilkinson aims to offset losses from injured backs and front-line players, citing new threats from Sarratt and Brewer while others nurse injuries ahead of the nine game slate. The piece highlights anticipated backfield shifts and potential impact of key absences.

Kansas City University of Oklahoma Sooners Detroit Detroit University Charles Bud) Wilkinson Joep Golding Oklahoma Dave Wallace Eddy Davis Wilkinson George Brewer Charles Sarratt George Thomas Dan Anderegg Sarratt Brewer Royalls Pouting Anderegg Texas Han Enda

College grid notes preview week as several teams near full strength

Indiana hosts at Lincoln while Missouri's Tigers expect West and Wyatt back for Ohio State. Kansas Jayhawks prep for Denver with Evans in sweat gear, and Iowa State coach Stuber hails progress but urges cleaner play. Kansas State Wildcats eye Texas College of Mines in El Paso as Francis leads offense.

Indiana Lincoln Dick Thompson Gail Gade Missouri Tigers St Louis University Bob West Clarence Wyatt Ohio State Columbus Lawrence Kas Ray Evans Hansgas Jayhawks Denver University Denver Abe Stuber Towa State Cyclones Iowa State Colorado & Ames Sam Francis Kansas State Wildcats Texas Paso Wildcats Oklahoma A

Four midget auto drivers hurt in Taft stadium pileup

Oklahoma City September 23 WPI Four midget auto race drivers were injured last night in a pileup at Taft stadium track. Curly Harmon Junior Howerton of Teiss Clarence Brooks Sioux City Iowa suffered broken legs and were taken to hospitals. Buddy Medlex of Oklahoma City was injured earlier during time trials with other drivers escaping with lacerations and bruises.

Oklahoma City WPI Taft Stadium Curly Harmon Junior Howerton Teiss Clarence Brooks Sioux City Iowa Buddy Medlex Harmon Brooks

Rebs Rebound To Knot Series

Dallas in Texas April game recap for a pivotal playoff game. Hirshon hits a three run homer during the third inning as Dallas faces Houston in a best of seven series. Both teams produce runs with errors and timely hits in a tense late innings push.

Dallas Toxas Sapte Rebela Hirshon Rebela Padone Houston Tronk Dallsa

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