Lawton High School - Wolverine Lore Yearbook (Lawton, OK)

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-1-'- Altus 'I4 Lawton 6 Lawton found themselves behind I4-6 in the fourth quarter. lt was then that the Wolverine spirit began to show. Through de- termination and desire Lawton mounted a sustained drive to the Bulldog 6 yard line. Then one of fate's freak moves caused Law- ton to fumble, and the Bulldogs to recover. Lawton fought hard for possession of the ball, but regained it too late. Lawton had lost, I4-6. BALL El Reno 0 Lawton 27 Lawton managed a very slim 6-0 lead over the Indians during the first half, during which there was no spectacular play on the part of either team. The second half was one of an ex- plosive exhibition of defensive and offensive team play by Lawton. The Wolverines physical stamina wore the Indians to a point of slight resistance against a full steamed Wolverine gang. Duncan 6 Lawton 6 This game was to decide the Boomer Conference Champs. Law- ton had come a long way to win this one. The contest held a high pitch in every corner, Lawton managed a touchdown minus con- version points. Late in the final quarter Duncan scored and also failed at the try for point. This gave Lawton a try for State Champs. Y 1 Ada 20 Lawton 0 The Wolverines held the cougars to a scoreless first quarter, but halftime saw Lawton trailing by 6 points. The Wolverines finally gave ground and Ada scored twice. The Lawton eleven tried hard to drive successfully, but lost possession to Ada. Ada did not run over the Wolverines, but had to exert every ounce of energy to finish the game over Lawton. Jesuit 6 Lawton 28 The Wolverines tallied early during the first quarter. At the half Lawton held a solid l3-O lead over the Rangers, At the beginning of the second half the Rangers marched on a short drive to pay dirt making the count l3-6, Lawton then clinched for two more six pointers and conversions. Capitol Hill 8 Lawton 6 One state champ would be brought out of this game. The Wol- verines fought the Redskins in cold wet weather. Though both teams were evenly matched the breaks went in favor of Capitol Hill. Lawton gained control of the ball too late in the game to score the needed touchdown and move ahead to cinch the State Championship. Lawton finished State Runner-Up. 'Z A - . .Q.,, l23

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--f---A- . M. ..Y...Y. Y , .,., A, Frederick 20 Lawton 8 The Wolverines emerged from their lair on the night of September 13, 1958, ready for the Frederick Bombers. With a record crowd of Lawton and Frederick specta- tors, the game began with an arching kick-off. Al- though Frederick was in possession of the ball dur- ing most of the game. Lawton's defense held solidly. -to 55 Ardmore 6 Lawton 7 The Wolverines traveled to Ardmore to take on a powerful Ardmore team on the night of September 19. The Wolverines allowed Ardmore to score on a pass play in the second quarter, When the Wolverines came out for the second half, you could see they were teeming with desire. Lawton scored and old faithful Stuart Tonemah Iimped on to the field to make the conversion kick. Lawton scored once in the first half and twice in the second half, missing all the optional points but one. Norman 6 Lawton 'I4 Norman was predicted to wholly contain Lawton throughout the course of the game. At the end of the half, Lawton had gained only 9 yards to Norman's 82. The second half brought Lawton on the field to drive successfully twice. This brought the score to 14-6 Lawton. Thps Lawton defeated Norman and became the number one team in the Boomer Conference. Kapoun 14 Lawton 36 Kapaun was not able to break Lawton's stride to- ward a victorious home game. Lawton's aggressive- ness paid off in a touchdown and before Kapaun could compose themselves, the Wolverines had an 3-6 lead at the half. Half time Ceremonies saw Carol Arnold crowned as Lawton's 1959 grid queen. The second half saw the Wolverines march on several long drives and the game ended 36-14 Lawton. 122 FOOT Chickasha '12 Lawton 22 Lawton's first half was not one to be praised. As always Law- ton's second half was one of team unity and hard play with the fuel of determination which is present in all Lawton teams. Through all this effort and drive, Lawton saw a clear field to victory. Enid 14 Lawton 42 Hoping to extend their number of victories to 8, Lawton journeyed to Enid. The Wolverines were too much for the Plainsmen. Enid could not hold back Lawton's power and Lawton forged ahead early in the game. Lawton kept rolling throughout the second half and the game ended with Lawton victorious. i 4 l l I l l I l

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l Left Ends: Larry Waller-All State, Row 'l: Bill Thomas, Tony Cerveny, Robert Pierce, Bill Griffin, All Conference, All District, Hartwell Jerold Reed, Row 2: Larrv Ferguson, Jack Black, Danny Wig- , ,'...,, A-V' Menefee, Danny McLain. ginton, Mike Bridges, Bill Tabbytite. .Q '55 . .- 111, ! i. l l ll I il ll l i 1 I .i ll Left Tackles: Bob Howard, Jerry Babbitt, Alan Aycock. 0549- '. :a.y4 ..' A .5351 'lg' P4 Left Half: Oscar Pickering-All Con- schlager. Left Guards: James York-All Conference, All Dis- M trict, Robert Powell, Pat 'l-tennessee. ference, All District, James Herman, Charles Davis. l l l a i l l Quarterbacks: Preston Holsinger, Bill Scott, Derald Ahl- I l l I 1 I I