Morris Injury Looms Over Lubbock Clash
Lubbock's Eagle squad faces doubt as running back Morris recovers from a virus in hospital. Coach Dan aids lineup decisions with Burchett, Lopez, Short and Zot vying for fullback and backfield spots. Tickets go on sale. Baytown area fans expect large turnout.
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Schiraldi
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Mississippi Regains Spark After Lay Off
In Oxford Mississippi on December 17 the University of Mississippi Rebels shake off a two week lay off as they prepare to meet Georgia Tech in the Sugar Bowl. Quarterback Jimmy Lear leads the attack while coach Johnny Vaught pushes for sharper play against a simulated Tech defense.
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Coach Pattison Builds Westerners Into Fortunes at Lubbock
Coach Pat Pattison took over at Lubbock in 1948 and quickly built a football dynasty. From 1949 to now, the Westerners have posted 43 wins, four losses and one tie, won the district in 1949, reached the 1950 quarterfinals, and captured the state crown last season. The team rides a 25 game winning streak this year with 13 wins last season and 12 this year. Pattison, a Centenary alumnus and former end in 1934, coached at Olney Denison and Wichita Falls before taking over the Westerners after a disastrous previous season.
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Fifteen Westerners Return From 1951 Team
Fifteen lettermen back from the 1951 Westerners squad with only four defensive starters and two offensive regulars retired. The line averages 178 pounds, backs around 170, and Mike Brady returns as co captain with two quarterbacks Wilpoind Buddy Hill and Jim Heynie. Hill, son of Volney Hill, is a triple threat, while Heynie is a defensive halfback in his second year. The team runs a traditional Chicago Bear type "T" formation with some spread variants.
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Badger Offense Set to Challenge USC Defense in Rose Bowl
Wisconsin coach Jay Williamson plans new offensive features to balance a powerful Badger ground game as they prepare to face Southern California. Sophomore fullback Alan Ameche set a Big Ten rushing record this season with 721 yards and 4.91 per carry, while Wiscon sin aims to refine timing with secret Coast scrimmages before departure to California.
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Wisconsin Badgers Ready for Rose Bowl Flight
Wisconsin 44 man squad planned to depart Madison by chartered plane for California and the Rose Bowl date with Southern California. The Badgers will conduct two workouts daily through New Year’s Day after a two hour practice on their home field. Four players were ill with colds and were dismissed from Tuesday’s session.
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Fire damages Baltimore arena home to Bullets
A two alarm blaze caused extensive damage to Baltimore's major indoor arena, home to the Bullets basketball games and a venue for wrestling and boxing. Officials estimated losses between 375000 and 109000 dollars. The fire heavily damaged the coliseum complex in the city.
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Georgia Tech Faces Sugar Bowl With Key Injuries
Georgia Tech, aiming to extend its 16 game winning streak, braces for the Sugar Bowl against Mississippi. Key backs Hardeman, Teas, and Ruffin are injured, with Hardeman’s foot lingering. Brigman and Rodgers contend for quarterback, while Miller leads a strong line and stout defense.
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Hal Miller
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Saeed Baylor
Then Assesses Fine Sweeney
A courtroom note records a fine assessment for Sweeney following a December case. The entry mentions a $200 amount and a wedding present reference as part of the surrounding context for the combined Christmas observance.
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