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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1957

Page

6

Oklahoma poised for top national perch after 26 0 win

Oklahoma, aiming for a third straight national title, opened with a decisive 26-0 victory over Pittsburgh, despite penalties. Georgia Tech, Texas A&M, and Southern California also won big as Notre Dame, Purdue, and other contenders prepared for upcoming clashes. The season's opening slate featured upsets and close finishes across the nation, with Navy and Washington among notable performances.

Will Grisly Oklahoma Goliath Jimmy Morris Tommy McDonald Sooners Pittsburgh Georgia Tech Associated Press Goldmine Fred Brazleton Kentucky Texas A&m Maryland Roddy Osborne Greson Pacific Coast Southern California Town State Notre Dame Fighting Irish Purdue Lafayette Ind Liemen South Bend Bob Marshall Jim Letcavits Kansas Texas Christian Virginia West Virginia Missouri Vanderbilt Washington Colorado Houston University of Miami Fla North Carolina State Jim Tatum North Carolina Southwest Texas Agm Texas Southern Methodist California Georgia Rice Louisiana State Baylor Villanova Arkansas Oklaoma State Hkotal Lyeen Mshorton

It's All Over But Shouting In Big Show

The New York Yankees edge toward the American League crown with a 4 3 victory over Boston as Ted Williams keeps a high batting average and Mantle and Berra contribute in a wild nine innings. The Braves rally to tie Chicago with a late homer by Eddie Mathews and a decisive 10th inning by Bob Hazle lifting Milwaukee past St Louis. Cincinnati clawed back but fell short as St Louis held on.

Onlx New York Yankees Ashwaukee Braves Loriny Chicago White Sox Kansas City Braves St Louis Yanks Bastian Red Sox Van Pronk Tyr Philadelphia Pittshursh New York Baltimore Washington Detroit Boslin Ted Williams Tony Kubek Decry Lumpe Red Sox Dave Sisler Enos Slaughter Joe Collins Hark Bauer Gil McDougald George Susce Mickey Mantle Yori Berra Williams Lay Mantle Sox Billy Pierce Cubs Delicens Dan McMahon Trie Vmpich Joey Jay Eddie Mathews Bob Hazle Bashes Cincinnati Redlegs Bill Mulfett Boston Cleveland Indiana

Saturday Grid Stars Open Wild Weekend of High Scoring Plays

Morris Oregon back Morris teams score in a 9-8 game with Idano and Roldy Osborne contributing. Boston College, Tom Forrestal, and Harold Lewis lead a 46-6 win while Washington State’s Bob Newman tallies 108 yards and three touchdowns. Texas Christian, Texas AGA, and Nebraska also feature in a slate of upsets and standout performances.

Navy Boston College Tom Forrestal Morris Oregon Idano Roldy “Osborne Texas AGA Scarad Aimdner Penn Marsland Boston Bob Newman Washington State Nebraska Harold Lewis Hrdsinn Alfemi Bob Marshall Jim Letravis Gansy Yshleh Texas Christian Fred Brazelton Georgia ‘Tech Carl Dodd Oklahoma Tom Forresta Texas Aggies Roddy Osborne

Aggies and Rangers Clash in Muddy Camouflage Showdown

Cameron’s rugged Aggies shut down Ranger in a rain soaked 39 0 victory behind Marler’s 89 yards and a pair of TD passes to Gell and Roberts. Ranger managed just three first downs as Cameron built a big lead despite seven Ranger fumbles.

Hendricks Butt Aggies Ranger Joe Rosca Babsby Bayless Bill Narrell Bill Lang Greil Charley Dean Cameron Clsen Montgomery Jann Mudder Marler Marler Allan Grubl Johnson Sparky Helner Jerry Bristo Texans Doug Jordan

Horse Race Notes From New York and San Bruno

Aggie statistics and horses dominate a New York card with Idan at 7.80 capturing major stakes including the Matron and Pucker Up. Beldame and other features run at Atlantic City and Rockingham Park as CHICAGO, SAN BRUNO and California notes update the day’s racing action with winners and odds.

New York Konggort Rockingham Park Chicago Clermen Iino Manian Weethninee

Basilio Rates Solid Favorite In Title Fight

Welterweight champion Carmen Basilio is a 3-2 favorite to dethrone Sugar Ray Robinson in the Yan Lo Stadium bout. Anticipated life support for 37 year old Sugar Ray failed to materialize before weigh-in. Event to be broadcast theatrically in 135 cities and shown to homes by NBC radio. anticipated sale of theater seats could reach 1.8 million dollars. Basilio, from Chittenango New York, seeks major victory at age 30 against Robinson in a bout billed as the richest in both fighters careers.

New Yoork Carmen Basilia Widdlewright Sugar Ray Rabingen Yanloo Stadium Sugar Ray United Staes Canada Chase Betowee Slender Debonair Robinson Blio Tomes NBC Unite States Hawaii Robinson Basilio Chittenanga N.Y

Bulldogs Set For Key Conference Tests This Week

The Associated Press reports Oklahoma colleges face three pivotal league games with Southwestern at East Central in Ada on Thursday, Southeastern at Central in Edmond on Friday, and Northeastern hosting Northwestern at Tahlequah Saturday. East Central beat Southern Arkansas 7-0 in a rain game. Southeastern defeated Austin College 6-0, Northeastern beat Eastern, and Central topped Colorado College 21-7.

Associated Press Oklahoma Southwestern East Central Ada Southeastern Central Edmond Northeastern Northwestern Tahlequah Southern Ark Magnolia Denison Tex Austin Collene Emporia State Central Heat Colorado College Nerithreestein Bethel

Oklahoma high school football standings from Daily Oklahoman

Ada 26 Chickasha 0 Ardmore Douglass 32 Oklahoma City Douglass 2 Prague 7 Velechka 0 Frederick 25 Mangum 0 Sapulpa 40 Tulsa Marquette 7 Muskogee 40 McAlester 7 Cushing 44 Chiloceo 0 Capitol Hill 26 Classen 19 Lawton 38 Porry 6 Tonsawa 38 Porry 6 The Ratings identify Ada Ardmore Douglass Prague Muskogee Cushing Capitol Hill the top teams and recent results across Class AAA and related divisions.

Oklahoma Ada Ardmore Douglass Prague Chickasha Okahoma City Douglass Velechka Frederick Sapulpa Mangum Tulsa Marquette Muskogee Mc. Alester Cushing Toniyetta Henryetta Molden Ville Chiloceo Oklahoma City Capitol Hill Classen Lawton Avcmore Porry Tonsawa

Weekend Sports In Brief From New York and Beyond

Weekend sports recap notes New York play boosts pennant chase as AL leaders rally past Boston. Chicago White Sox beat Cleveland, Indiana triumphs. Washington stumbles in staged matches. Althea Gibson dominates Louise Brusch in Los Angeles women’s final. men’s singles title decided with Gil-Sher win.

Los Angeles Althea Gibson Louise Brewch Rhammlanshins Vie Spixan Dos Telod Gil'Sher

Qualifying Extended For Many Golf Meet

Lawton municipal golf officials announced a three day extension of the qualifying period for the area’s first annual medal tournament. Lawton and Fort Sill players may finish 18 hole qualifying rounds through Wednesday evening. Richard Killian of St Mary’s HS led a busy weekend scoring 37 38 for a three over par 75 on the Muny layout.

Lawton Municipal Golf Association Om Raniatlion Almatew Lawton Fort Sill Fort S Alloy Tay Richard Killian St. Mary’s High School Tank Killian City and Fort Sil

Flag Races At A Glance

Readable table of flag race matchups with teams Milwaukee Chicago New York Boston Baltimore Cleveland St Louis and others listed along with home and away markers. Includes scattered scores and locations, structured like an old sports brief.

Ra Tekmay Milwaukee St Leute Hane St. Louis tWt Sulwaukee & Bleme Chicago

Bud Wilkinson Faces Tough Week After Pitt Win

Oklahoma coach Bud Wilkinson praised Notre Dame as a potential great team after Pitt beat Oklahoma 26-0, while Oklahoma extended its winning streak to four. The piece highlights early quarterback shuffles, penalties, and fresh debuts including Georgia Tech quarterback Zel Zeltn and Navy’s Tom Forresta, with Texas A&M and Roddy Osborne contributing on offense.

Don Stiller Oklahoma Sooners Pitt Dan Wisniewski Clendon Thomas Carl Dodd Wilkinson Texas Notre Dame Will Grimsley New York Pittsburgh Bud Wilkinson Purdue Jim Bud Wyoming Cowboys Kansas State Marquette Texas A&m Maryland Georgia Tech Kentucky Atlanta

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