Bears Freddie Cochran Chooses Utah Amid Record Talk
WEW YORK April 7 Amateur Athletic Union officials announce Phoebe Cramer’s 1:09.1 in San Leandro may be recognized as a new American record for butterfly but not surpass Nell Van Vliet’s 1:09.2 world mark in breaststroke. Separate strokes recognized since start of year.
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Bush Leaguer Yank Toys Make Hall Of Fame Bid
New York April 7 The Yankee uniform has failed to revive Harry Byrd as a Hall of Fame hopeful. Once AL rookie of the year with Philadelphia and a strong 1952 pitcher, Byrd’s 1953 season waned. His latest outings, including four runs in two innings against Washington and three runs in six against Charlotte, show a setback. Byrd’s future depends on regaining form after a rough year with the Athletics and a Yankees trade heightening scrutiny.
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Bears Quarterback Freddie Cochran Chooses Utah
Cedar Bayou Bears quarterback Freddie Cochran, 18, who helped reach two state Class A playoffs,宣布 plans to enroll at the University of Utah after visiting the campus. Cochran, a 1953 all-district and honorable mention all-state performer, played the quarterback-around style and praised Cedar Bayou's Flying T formation and coach Jack Curtice.
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Robert E. Lee tops Brazosport 11 4 in district opener
Ted Holt struck out 11 and allowed four hits to lead Robert E. Lee past Brazosport Exporters 11-4 in Freeport for a District 12-AA opener. Robert Byrd went 3 for 5 with a homer and Bob Kalibz added a homer as the Ganders amassed 12 hits. Coach Pete Sutis' team tied for first and will face Bryan next.
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Gander Golfers Enter District Tourney In Freeport
In Freeport Wednesday morning, Gander golfers competed in the district meet for 268 AA golf. Teams from Texas City Pasadena Freeport Galveston Ball High and Galena Park aimed to qualify for the Houston regional on April 24. Each school could enter two four man teams. the two lowest scores plus the first two medalists moved on. Lee coach Frank James sent Cochran son of Weed Cochran of Baytown among eight Freeport entrants. Freeport, led by King Hill, was the favorite.
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