Texas Longhorns Face SMU In Critical Conference Test
Texas seeks a tie for first or a fall to fourth in the Southwest Conference as Coach Jack Gray’s young team hosts SMU at Gregory Gym. A win keeps Texas atop or moves it into a first place tie with TCU, while a loss drops the Steers to fourth behind TCU Texas A&M and SMU. Tickets at door $1 adults 30 cents children.
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Rote Likely No. 1 Grid Draft Choice
Southern Methodist's Kyle Rote appears set as the No. 1 pick for the NFL draft on January 18 in Chicago. Michigan's Chuck Ortmann is a strong challenger for the top spot with both viewed as triple threat backs. Kentucky tackle Bob Gain and backs Whizzer White and Brad Rowland are also expected early selections.
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Campanella Injured In Heater Explosion
Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella was burned when a hot water heater exploded at his St. Albans home as he tried to relight it. He suffered a superficial corneal burn in his right eye and was hospitalized for three days. doctor says no permanent injury.
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Cardinals Open Home Season With Night Game
The St. Louis Cardinals under new manager Marty Marion begin their home schedule with a night game against the Chicago Cubs on Friday April 20.
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Tris Speaker to be inducted into Texas Sports Hall of Fame
Tris Speaker the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians star will be enshrined by the Texas Sports Writers Association. He will attend a Thursday luncheon in Dallas as the first Texas native honored and receive a scroll and plaque for the hall of fame, inaugurated this year.
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LaFuente Ruiz bout discussion returns for Golden Gloves
The regional Golden Gloves light weight final may return with changes as LaFuente reenters the tournament in welterweight. David Ruiz beat Alex Segura and Jim Lawless to claim the lightweight title last year, with Dan La Fuente making a comeback possibility. The event runs February 6 7 and 9 at City Coliseum.
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Llano Wins District 22A Title. Receives Gold Football Trophy
Llano High School earned the gold football trophy for winning the 1950 District 22A grid championship. The Llano County Veterans' School plans to place the trophy on display in a wephy case. Miss Iva West, the school secretary, announced the update this week.
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Mathias Seeks Admission To US Naval Academy
Bob Mathias world record decathlon champion confirmed on January 10 he applied for admission to the US Naval Academy. The Tulare California youth, a Stanford University sophomore, spoke to Walter Gamage of the Palo Alto Times.
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Iba Puzzled as Fuss Over Ball Control Rages
Oklahoma coach Hank Iba defends ball control as pattern play not slowing the game. Critics led by Jack Gray and Ken Gunning accuse his No. 2 team of stalling to win. Iba says control can create action and crowd appeal while balancing shooters and tempo.
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Oma To Learn Friday Whether He Is Another Braddock or Not
Lee Oma faces a high stakes Friday bout at Madison Square Garden to test if he can imitate Jimmy Braddock’s Cinderella man comeback. The Detroit born fighter rose from humble beginnings and long odds to challenge a younger, elite rival for boxing’s heavyweight title.
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Anderson High Yellowjackets Open District Play Against Kemp High
Anderson High's Yellowjackets host Kemp High of Bryan in the district opener at 8 p.m. Thursday in Doris Miller Auditorium. Kemp seeks revenge for a lopsided 89 to 39 defeat last year while Anderson aims to repeat its 76 to 59 win over Lincoln. Tickets available at Anderson High School and at the door.
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