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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1952
Page
8
The four major Texas teams Lubbock Baytown Temple and Breckenridge clash in Dallas and Waco for the finals. The weatherman forecasts clear skies with near 60 degree temperatures, a contrast to last year's damp championship conditions.
Tennessee faces Texas in the Cotton Bowl as the Vols bring the nation's top pass defense into the game. Coach Neyland touts defense as the best offense, with stars like Doug Atkins set to play. Andy Kozar's injury may force Ray Byrd to start. Bowl context includes other state championship matchups in Dallas and nearby cities with expected large crowds.
The Arrowhead Park Speedway awards a $300 diamond-studded wrist watch to its most popular driver at the final 1952 stock car program Sunday Promoter Roy Huston says fans have until 4 p m Sunday to vote Cecil Elliott Buddy Rackley and Willie Williams lead the balloting through last Tuesday A 50 lap feature heads the card with three 10 lap heats and two 15 lap semifinals First race at 3 15 p m top drivers from Southwest stock car circles join the field
Tulsa linebacker Angelo Prassa faced an X ray to determine a possible broken hand from Friday practice. If confirmed, Tulsa's defensive setup for the Gator Bowl against Toliday on January 1 would need drastic revision per coach Buddy Brothers.
The Southern college All-Stars announced their starting offensive linemen for the Shriners charity game. Backfield includes Jack Searbath of Maryland Buck, DMcPhail of Oklahoma, Hook of Missouri, and ch of Wake Forest. End candidates are Roderick of Vanderbilt and acki Lewis of Wake Forest with Truct Grant and Jim Davis at tackles. Ray Green of Duke and Rob Gost of Oklahoma guard positions.
Miami fl December reports Coach Stu Holcomb of the North squad prepares for the Shrine game against the South on Christmas Day. He warned players of a heavy session Saturday after a brisk Friday practice that included UCLA center Don Moomaw and teammate Ernie Stockart taking part for the first time.
AUSTIN Dec 20 The Texas Longhorns who meet Tennessee in the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Day eased up their pace after strenuous scrimmages the past two days They will break camp Tuesday for Christmas returning Dec 27 and depart Dec 28 for Dallas for the game
Pittsburgh reports Tony Bartirome, 2b year old rookie first baseman for the Pirates, has passed his physical for the Armed Forces. Induction date not set, but he is expected to report for service in about three weeks.
Los Angeles December 20 coach Jess Hill admitted that Southern California showed improvement but needs much more work before meeting Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl. The Trojans practiced defense against Wisconsin sweeps, while offensive guard Bobby Cox suffered a hip injury and was expected to miss practice next week.
In Columbus, Ohio State and Pittsburgh officials agreed to allow each player a maximum of six personal fouls when the teams meet. Pitt coach H. Carlson suggested adding one more foul per player, with a cap of three fouls per half.
Pasadena Calif Dec 20 Coach Ivy Williamson said Wisconsin Badgers staged their first passing drill since earning a Rose Bowl berth with Southern California. He called the workout fair and noted the aerial attack lacked snap and precision, hoping for improvement in future drills.
In Paris on Friday night at the Palais des Sports Charles Humez the French middleweight champion scored a convincing fifth round stoppage over rising contender Micky Laurent in a non title bout before an estimated crowd of 10 000. Earlier France featherweight Jacquest Dumesnil fought hard while Spain’s Jesus Rubio also battled through eight rounds of slugging in a separate card. A Channelview Nursery Flower Shop owned by Mrs C J Richardson will open Sunday December 21 featuring a stainless steel walk in box plant display and a wide selection of Christmas wreaths foliage and pottery with an open invitation to friends and customers.
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