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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1954

Page

6

Notre Dame Rolls On and Oklahoma Edge to Stay Upbeat

Notre Dame powered by Terry Brennan and Ralph Guglielmi beat Texas 21 to 0, amid a Saturday of upsets that shook Michigan State Army Georgia Tech and Illinois. Oklahoma edged California on television 21 to 16, while a string of surprising results sent Penn State and Iowa into national title chatter and boosted Notre Dame as a top contender.

John Griffin United Press Sports Michigan State Army Georgia Tech Illinois Notre Dame Fighting Irish Terry Brennan Texas Brennan Frank Leahy Leahy Ralph, Guglielmi Iowa South Carolina Florida Tech Penn State Colgate Cornell Dartmouth Holy Cross Duke Pennsylvania Eldean Matheson Jerry Reichow Cal Jones Montana Ane Nittany Lions Bobby Lance Dick Allen Oklahoma California Texas Christian Buddy Leake Sooner Whiters Navy Emener Mary Aeom Georgia Clemson Ohio’ State Indiana Howard Bob Watkins North Carolina North Carolina State Marshall Newman Purdue Missouri Northwestern Iowa State Tennessee Mississippi State Johnny Maxiors Wisconsin Mariquette Alan Ameche UCLA Kansas San Jose State Michigan Washington Lou Baldacci Hanover N. H Lou Turner Bill Beaese Geelan Deith Leo McKenna

Series War Of Nerves Lopez Wont Announce Starters

In New York on September 27 Al Lopez of the Cleveland Indians and Leo Durocher of the Giants declined to name their World Series starters, with decisions to come before noon Wednesday. Lopez hinted Lemon or Wynn, depending on Durocher's choice, while Durocher likely to pick Maglie or Antonelli, setting up a tense opener at the Polo Grounds. The Indians, 17 to 10 favorites, rely on their depth with Lemon, Wynn, Garcia, Houtteman and Feller. Willie Mays headlines the Giants’ lineup, facing Ted Williams retirement and Mays pursuit of the NL batting title, in a classic that shifts to Cleveland Friday.

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Berg Beats Furgol to Claim Ardmore Open Crown

Patty Berg of St Andrews Scotland won the Ardmore Women's Open by a single stroke over Jackie Pung, finishing 299 for 72 holes at the Derrick Hills course. Berg earned top tour money with 8 16, while Pung shot 300 for second. Babe Zaharias trailed with 312. In a separate event, Ben Hogan era winner Ben Hogan?

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Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles Impress In NFL Opener

Detroit routs Chicago Bears 48 to 23 as Buddy Parker’s Lions surge toward a third straight title. Philadelphia Eagles crush Cleveland Browns 28 to 10, with Browns facing doubts about a repeat Eastern crown. Giants thump Cardinals 41 to 10, 49ers and Rams strong as season opens. Browns coach Paul Brown concedes Eagles may be champions.

Earl Wright United Press National Football League Buddy Parker Detroit Lions Chicago Bears Paul Brown Phi Ia Eagles Cleveland Browns 49Ers Rams Detroit Bears Baltimore Colts New York Giants Chicago Cardinals Pittsby Bears Green Bay Parker Lions Bill Bowman William and Maryer Impress Brown Bowman Bob Hoernschemeyer Walker Eagles Bobby ‘Thomason Bobby Walston Jerry Williams Brown Ling

Meath Defeats Kerry in All-Ireland Final at Croke Park

Meath beat Kerry 16 to 10 before 90 000 fans at Croke Park to clinch the All Ireland Gaelic football title on Sunday.

Meath Kerry Dublin Defeerry Croke Park

Another Full Schedule Awaits Lawton Grid Teams This Week

Lawton grid clubs face three Roosevelt stadium games as Cameron seeks a second junior college win in the conference. Fort Sill Indian School hosts Tipton, Lawton High travels to Vernon, and Douglass, Fort Sill Indian, Lawton Junior High pursue improved form after last week losses. Cameron, Sillmen, and the Beeson squads ear-marked for tough tests amid a busy local schedule.

Cameron Aggies Fort Sill Cannoneers Arkansas City Lawton High Douglass Fort Sill Indian School Lawton Junior High Lawton High Bees Roosevelt Stadium Eastern A&m Wilburton Ardmore Idabel Fort Sill Roosevelt Tipton Tigers Lawton High School Vernon Texas Lions Pampa Wichia Fi Falls Lawton Capitol Hill

Milwaukee to renew Lawton farm pact in Sooners league

Milwaukee signs to renew its farm system agreement with Lawton in the Sooner State League. Lawton won the league pennant last season, its first since 1949, and Milwaukee plans to provide players again this year. Travis Jackson may return as manager. he will be in town for the winter meeting.

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Operation Slated For OU's Calame

The Associated Press reports Oklahoma quarterback Gene Calame will undergo an operation to remove a problem. Wilkinson said Calame might be able to play toward the end of the season after recovery.

Associated Press Oklahoma Gene Calame Wilkinson Calame

Braves Sign Nuxhall Milwaukee Debut Prospect

Milwaukee Sept. 27 UP Don Nuxhall a 21 year old right handed pitcher has been signed by the Braves in a move signaling a new era for the club. The deal marks the younger Nuxhall following in the footsteps of his father Hall of Fame reliever Joe Nuxhall.

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