Price Quittine Question at Texas Coaching Post
United Press reports that Texas coach Price seeks relief from coaching duties to pursue another athletic department role as regents weigh a possible replacement yet keep Bible's influence. Discussions occur informally in Houston with potential athletic director considerations while Price defers comment.
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Streaas
Price
United Press
Regents
Houston
Jiakes
Hopalong Cassady Named Sporting News Player Of The Year
Ohio State star Hopalong Cassady tops the UP poll as Player Of The Year with 134 votes, Jim Swink runner up, Notre Dame’s Paul Hornung, Michigan State’s Ron Kramer, and others following. Cassady, a two time All America back, rushed for 2451 yards and averaged 5.5 yards per carry while earning praise as a powerful blocker and versatile back in the Big Ten.
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TCU
Swink
Hopalong
Cassady
Jim Swink
Cassedy
Red Hot Pony Cagers Ride Win Streak
The Red Hot Pony basketball team extended its winning run with a convincing performance. Star players delivered key scores as the squad pulled ahead early and never looked back. The Bears were held off as Fort Worth hosted the matchup and Rams defense tightened in the second half. Ronnie Rinstin led scoring with 24 points, including several clutch free throws.
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United Press
SMU
Stear
Asfar Ant Court
Bears
Oraron Siste
Rams
Sum
Gander Cagers Roll Past Spring Branch 70 on 29 by Smith
Gander, led by 65 year senior Jerry Don Smith with 29 points, beat Spring Branch 70 to 44. Lee’s defense clamped down after a close first half, with Hechler and Heltzhenser contributing for Ganders as Smith and teammates stretched a second-period lead.
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Spring Branch Falls
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Tom Murray
Sun
Spring Branch
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James
Bears
Leo Hechler
Chica Heltzhenser
Roane Gilbert
Ken Woods
Naty
Wes
Spring Branca
Mark Woods
Sernding Lea
Lee
Hechler
Ganders
Hilde Hildebrandt
Fats Walding
Lee Gander
Robert E. Lee
Piie
Leonard Shoemaker
John Outland Trophy Questions and 1955 Bowl Leader
A Central Press sports feature presents quiz questions on the John Outland Trophy definition and Sam Baugh’s pro career length. It asks which team the top passer of 1955 leads and identifies Pudge Heffelfinger’s position.
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Frank Watson
Central Press
John B. Outland
Calier
Babe Zaharias Improves in Cancer Bout Progress
Galveston report says Babe Didrickson Zaharias showing three point improvement after leg and hip pains prompted hospital admission. She previously had rectal cancer last September and is planning television and benefit appearances, though doctors restrict field actions while treatment continues.
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Galveston
Ginny Babe Didrickson Zaharias
Babe Zaharias
Do Best You Can Says Martin TCU's Othel Herschel At Peak Of Career
Fort Worth story profiles Othel Herschel Martin, longtime TCU coach, detailing his philosophy to do the best with what you have and stay true to sport. His 9-1 season, SWC title, and Cotton Bowl bid cap a career marked by resilience and steady leadership. The piece highlights his rise from El Paso to Paschal High, the transition from Meyer’s system, and his faith in players like Swink, Pitts, and Engram.
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Othel Herschel
Edfite Fort
Martin
Abe
TCU
Cormie
el Paso
Lufkin
Paschal Hign
Fort Worth
Meyer
Ven
Mississippi
Ad Tcu
Johnny Vaught
Harry
Jimmy Swink
Weslaco star Lackey set for Class AA quarterfinal clash
Weslaco's Bobby Lackey the 6 foot 4 inch quarterback who has rushed and passed for over 5 000 yards in four years will star as Weslaco meets Nederland in a Class AA quarterfinal Saturday night. The 195 pound senior is a multi sport standout leading Weslaco to district and playoff success with notable rushing passing scoring and defensive stops while earning all district honors in basketball and baseball. The town anticipates a record crowd as Lackey drives the Panthers in a bid for more titles in football basketball and baseball across four years of dominance.
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Bobby Lackex
Nederland
Halled
Rio Grande Valley
Lackey
Panthers
Lach
Acker
McAllert
Harlingen
San Benito
Edinburg
Wes
Lankey
Baker Vs. Valdes On Video Tonight
In Cleveland at the Cleveland Arena heavyweight contender Bob Baker of Pittsburgh faces Nino Valdes of Cuba in a 10 round television showdown. Baker seeks a dominant win to press toward a title shot while an upset loss could derail his path to Rocky Marciano’s crown. Valdes promises a knockout in six rounds.
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Big Bob Baker
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Nino Valdes
Cuba
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Baker
Valdes
Tall Nino
Rocky Marciano
Seex Roun
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J. R
Dutch) Meyer
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