Hogan’s comeback tops 1950 sports story pick
The press poll favors Ben Hogan’s return to top level golf as the year’s greatest sports story, predicting a dramatic Open finish as Hogan vies for the title. Joe Louis’ boxing comeback is dismissed as unlikely to top Hogan’s revival. Southwest Conference action heads for the week with SMU, Arkansas, Baylor atop the standings and several key matchups on tap.
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Texas hosts Rice in Southwest Conference clash at Gregory Gym
Texas Longhorns return to Gregory Gym for a Thursday SWC game with Rice Owls. Texas sits at bottom after two losses. Rice has split two games and features scoring leader Joe McDermott with 216 points and Warren Switzer contributing 156 points alongside Rice center. Tom Hamilton leads Texas with 184 points.
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Cage Results Across Conference Matchups
TCU defeated SMU 62 to 50 while Sam Houston edged S F Austin 56 to 54. Southwest Texas beat East Texas 66 to 52 and Nebraska won 57 to 56 over Kansas. Wake Forest topped Clemson 66 to 58, Georgia Tech beat Auburn 65 to 49, and West Virginia defeated CE 80 to 55.
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Cameron Tops Georgetown 39 30 In District Opener
Cameron opened the District 24A basketball race with a 39 to 30 victory over Georgetown. Cameron led from the start with scores 10-9 and 20-11 by the end of the third, while Gunareate Fuchs had 14 points and Max Barron 19 for Cameron. Georgetown won the B game.
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Austin Collegians Edge Bucs 41 39 In Narrow Texas Tilt
Bob Buckley led Austin College with 23 points on nine of 11 free throws as the Kangaroos held off Southwestern 41 39 Tuesday. The early lead was 22 18 at halftime, Southwestern briefly led 28 27 in the second half before fading. Don Pennington added 11 points and Herman Humble shined on defense. Mark Thomas scored seven in the final three minutes for the Pirates but the late surge fell short.
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Taylor Ducks topple Killeen Kangaroos 43 23 district opener
Taylor's Ducks beat the Killeen Kangaroos 43 to 23 in a district skirmish to start the conference season. Taylor led 23-15 at halftime and never trailed, with Dickie Moegle scoring 16 points and Wilber Meister eight. The B game ended 29-8 as Clifford Novosad scored 11.
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Boxing tournament offers awards and trip to Fort Worth
Announcer describes categories Novice and High School winners receiving boxing robes trophies and all expenses paid trip to enter the State Tournament in Fort Worth. For more information contact Joe Prowse Jr P O Box 1160 Austin Texas or call the Recreation or Sports Departments of the Austin American Statesman.
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Golden Gloves Sellout Hopes Rise As Tickets Move Fast
Local coverage details brisk ticket sales for the regional Golden Gloves tournament set for City Coliseum January 24 to 27. Planning notes include venue outlets and a Temple exhibition series featuring East Austin Gym boxers led by ACH Lefty Speed, with regional and state tournaments on the path forward for regional winners.
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Gagne Overcomes LaDue In Multi Fall City Colosseum Bout
Verne Gagne the Texas heavyweight champion defeated Mad Man LaDue in two falls to one at City Coliseum before 1 500 fans. LaDue took the opener in 24 minutes while Gagne won the second in 11% minutes and the third on a disqualification. Rito Romero and Billy Hickson tied in the 30 minute semifinal. Jimmy Blood beat Ellis Basha in 12 minutes.
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San Marcos Academy Tops TMI 38 32 in Private School League
San Marcos Academy edged TMI of San Antonio 38 32 in a Texas Private School League game. San Marcos led 12 11 after the first quarter, trailed at 22 21 at halftime, then pulled away in the final period behind 16 points from Don Wendt. A miscue by Randolph Tillotson gave TMI two points in the wrong basket. Baker’s Junior School cagers won both ends of a double header 19 15 and 14 13 over Allen.
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Hogan and Snead Tie For Los Angeles Open Title
In a dramatic final round at Riviera Country Club California Open leaders Ben Hogan and Sam Snead finished tied at 280 after 72 holes. Snead birdied the 17th and 18th to force a playoff with Hogan set for Wednesday. Burke and Barber sparked a tense chase as Hogan faced a comeback from a near career ending crash.
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Trinity Lutheran Wins Over Hyde Park Cagers
Trinity Lutheran's Men beat Hyde Park Christian Men 29 to 24 in a Church M playoff game. Carl Doering scored 21 of Trinity Lutheran's 29 and Murray Smith led Hyde Park.
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Southwest Texas Tops East Texas Five 66 to 52
Southwest Texas defeated East Texas 66 52 in a Lone Star Conference game at San Marcos. Six East Texas players fouled out as the Bobcats led from start to finish and Don Brymer scored 17 points while Bill Sholars added 10.
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St Edwards Edges Concordia 44 42 in late rally
In a Texas Private School League clash St Edward's Ray Reeds sank two late field goals to seal a 44-42 win over Concordia. Jim Herry scored 15 and George Pappas 11 for St Edward's while Harold Rast led Concordia with 16. Concordia B team beat St Edward's 35-25 in the preliminary game.
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Mustangs Upset By TCU 62-50 For First Loss
SMU led at halftime 32-30 but TCU, after opening home play with a six minute second half drought, surged ahead to beat the Southwest Conference leaders 62-50. George McLeod and Gene Schmidt scored 18 and 17 for the Frogs, while Fred Freeman scored eight for SMU. SMU freshmen beat TCU's Wogs 56-31 in a preliminary game.
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