Oklahoma Sooners prep under lights for TCU test
Oklahoma will hold night practices Wednesday and Thursday to ready for the Fort Worth game against TCU. Coach Bud Wilkinson aims to sharpen ball handling under the arcs. Co Captains Wade Walker and Myrle Greathouse reported for practice and are expected to play. The Sooners are listed as one touchdown favorites.
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Aerial improvements boost Texas passing game before Rice clash
Texas Longhorns ready for Rice Owls as Blair Cherry oversees a corrected aerial attack. Bill Allen and Parl Campbell show progress, while Huey Keeney returns for the Owls. Texas holds a 3 2 record. Rice at 1 3 with injury concerns and a slow start.
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Panzera Wins $500 For Sports Photo
Dallas report says Fort Worth Star-Telegram photographer Al Panzera won the Texas League picture of the year prize. He receives $500 for an image of Homer Matney of Fort Worth sliding into home as Pete Deem of Oklahoma City tags him out.
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Rifle Club Scores At Event Led By Peale Jr And Smith
Rifle Club results show William Peale Jr scoring 400x37 and Farlton Smith 400x31 leading a list that includes Judy Wilson 400x30 Col Tom Kellum 399x30 W Asbell 399x26 Billie Milligan 397x25 Dr S S Wilks 395x23 Jeanette Record 392x13 Travis Edwards 391x138 Otis Edwards 380x11 Bo Edwards 366x7. Iron Sights list Norman Elliott 390x15 Harry Morris 384x11 Bill Hardin 372x4 Don Horton 270x8 Wayne Dyer 359x5 Fran Hardin 357x686 Maria Castro 357x5 Bob Buford 310x2 Bobbie Dyer 294x0.
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Brusiest back in the Southwest Berry stars for TCU
Lindy Berry of TCU dominates first half statistics with 100th carry of the season in the Oklahoma game approaching. He has 161 offensive plays 917 yards from scrimmage 378 rushing yards from 99 attempts 305 passing yards 83 return yards and 151 kickoff return yards. John Christensen Young Aggie makes rapid rise after late start impressing coach Harry Stiteler as he joins varsity on Oct 8 following scrimmage success.
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Back Injury Halts Fonville's Career
ANN ARBOR, Mich. Oct 19 Physicians at University of Michigan Hospital wrote finis to Charley Fonville the worlds record holder in the shot put The doctors diagnosed a fused vertebrae in his back They ordered a four to six week hospital stay and a delicate operation The condition will not be healed for at least a year Fonville a dental student was to graduate in June He failed to qualify for the US Olympic team last summer despite a world mark throw The injury apparently existed from birth and worsened this fall forcing his hospitalization
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Boies Wins Lampasas Golf Tourney 10 9
Homeowner Carl Boies defeated Bob Rice of Brownwood 10-9 in a 36 hole final to take the Lampasas City Golf Tournament at Hancock Park. Boies led early, posted subpar 33 afternoon 18, and earned a silver trophy.
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Injury Puts Gilmer Out For Month
Injury sidelined Harry Gilmer of the Washington Redskins for at least a month after a leg kick in August. Dr Moran predicted limited duty for the next four games, while owner George Marshall said he may miss the season unless healing progresses.
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Robinson's Stars Play Here at 8 At Disch Field
Baseball showcases Jackie Robinson's Negro All Star team in a single game against the Memphis Red Sox at 8 p.m. at Disch Field. Roy Campanella of the Brooklyn Dodgers will catch for the touring stars. Ticket prices range from 0.50 to 1.61 dollars, with different boxes and grandstand options available.
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Nevada seeks new offensive mark by Jack Hand
The University of Nevada leads the nation in total offense with 503.5 yards per game after four games. The team’s potent rushing and passing attack compares with the 1945 Army record of 462.7 yards per game for a full season, a mark no team has surpassed.
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Harris Named SWC Lineman of the Week for Texas
Texas co captain and center Dick Harris earned the Southwest Conference lineman of the week honors after leading a Texas defense that held Arkansas to 65 rushing yards and one completed pass. Harris weighed 208 pounds and aided big Texas rushing gains of 265 yards while blocking for Longhorn backs.
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Layden Replaces Sanders as Yankees Backfield Star
Red Strader announced Pete Layden will start at left halfback for the New York Yankees with Sanders moved to the second string due to injury. Layden has 21 carries for 120 yards in two games and is a triple threat—passing and kicking well.
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Spec) Sanders
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Kitchen Sets Defense for Cats in Friday Temple Test
Austin High Maroons coach Johnny Kitchen hones defense for Temple Wildcats as Roy Pace leads Temple’s aerial attack. Ted Dawson’s squad, after a 41-12 win over Ennis, aims for another strong performance at House Park but faces injury trouble with QB Gilbert Bethel out. Ground game and improved pass offense receive work ahead of Friday’s clash.
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Cards Lead NL in Offense Amid Fast Start
The Chicago Cardinals top the NFL in total offense with 1,576 yards in four games led by backfield and end play and Ray Mallo uf subbing for Christman. They rush 909 yards at 5.7 per carry and have 667 passing yards. Green Bay ranks second in offense with 1,458 yards. Los Angeles leads in passes with 66 completions. Joe Muha's punting moves Philadelphia to first in that department.
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Tillotson Eagles Travel to Tyler for Steers Contest
The Tillotson College Eagles, unbeaten, travel to Tyler to face the Texas College Steers in a Southwest Conference showdown. After a two week layoff they focus on defense and play, aiming to be ready by their Nov. 13 homecoming clash with Alcorn College of Alcorn, Mississippi.
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Parker Wins In Pan Am Tennis Quarterfinals Advance
In Mexico City on October 19, Parker pressed as a top seed. Drobny and Gonzales dominated their matches while Sturgess and GoenZales advanced with ease, as Rochon pushed Parker before falling 8-6 12-10 6-2.
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Bills Sign Balatti as Prewitt Injures Knee
The Buffalo Bills signed Ed Balatti a former 49er end. Center Felto Prewitt tore knee ligaments in the Yankee game on Oct 10. Veteran Julie Rykovich and Chet Kozel headed for the Chicago Rockets. Four Bills remained sidelined before the Los Angeles game with the Dons.
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Silents To Meet Kirwin Thursday
Homer Norton brings a 24 man Kirwin football squad to face the Austin School for the Dear Silents Thursday night in Galveston. Kirwin High, with seven lettermen and a 166 pound average line, aims to rebound after four losses including 32 0 to Ball High and a 21 20 setback to Texas City.
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