Radio Announcer Jerry Doggett Reflects On SWC Tourney
Dullay radio voice Jerry Doggett recounts tackling the Southwest Conference tournament and SMU Southern California game coverage. He recalls hunting trips with Buddy Attaway and Adrian Burk, praises Temple Tucker as a premier basketball prospect, and notes Rice’s thrilling win and Buck’s past performances.
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Adrian Burk
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Silami
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Baylor Sud
Sammy Baugh
Snaggle Tooth Pitts Plays Last TCU Game Monday
Longstanding TCU center Hugh Pitts suffers multiple tooth losses in a collision during Southwest Conference play. The piece notes Pitts’s hard struggles, mentions coaching figures, and previews bowl results including TCU over Mississippi 27 14 and Michigan State over UCLA 14 7.
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TCU
Sooners Stop Traffic With Boulevard Drill
Maryland and Oklahoma squads completed final drills ahead of their Orange Bowl clash. Maryland fullback Hambone Hamilton and quarterback John Fritsch were noted with minor injuries while Oklahoma worked on high speed plays. Trainers said Oklahoma players were in top condition for the game.
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Bud Wilkinson
University of Miami
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Jlkinson
Indian Creek Island
Fun
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Rick Bhtner
Terps
Ken Rawlinson
Dodd Sees Defensive Battle In Sugar Bowl Preview
NEW ORLEANS Coach Robby Dodd predicted a defensive Sugar Bowl between Georgia Tech and Pillsworth with two touchdowns likely deciding the winner. He noted his team’s bowl run and emphasized punting could swing the game, praising Pillsworth’s punter Bill Schmit as a factor in wet conditions.
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New Orleans
Robby Dodd
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
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Redd
Bill Schmit
Santee Fails To Hit 4 Minutes in Exhibition Mile
Coral Gables Florida Marine L Wes Santer failed to break four minutes in a Friday night exhibition mile clocking 4:06.2. He raced against Joe LaPierre of Boston and Bill Adams of Florida Gatierre finished second about 30 yards behind. Santer expressed optimism saying the day will come when he is fully energized and physically able to break the barrier.
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South Favored in 18th Blue-Gray Classic
In Montgomery Alabama the South led by Bob Hardy of Kentucky and Bart Starr of Alabama is a six point favorite to defeat the North in the 18th Blue-Gray game set for Saturday at Cramton Bowl. Weather is expected to be cloudy with temperatures in the 40s and about 20 000 spectators will attend with national TV coverage by MBS and NBC.
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Bob Hardy
Kentucky
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Alabama
Rebels
MBS
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Ganders romp over Port Neches 59-37 in district play
Port Neches Indians fall 59-37 as the Ganders dominate with Baytown standout Kenneth Woods leading with 16 points. Lee guards Leo Hechler and Chico Holtzhouser shine in defense and ball handling, building a 25-13 halftime edge and widening to 46-22 by the third. Substitutes close out the win.
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Port Néches Indians
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Slick
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Ganders
Woods
Lee
Leo Hechler
Chico Holtzhouser
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Holtzhouser
Subs
Buffs Beat Tarkington in Non-District Clash 54 to 42
Crosby Buffaloes defeated Tarkington 54-42 in a single holiday game. Joe Ressler scored 13 and Roger Ramsty 12 as Crosby built leads 24-6, 35-14, and 45-26. The Crosby B team won 42-37 behind Gray Eubanky's 18 points.
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Roger Ramsty
Tomball
Gray Eubanky
Welch named Baylor freshman coach in new staff
Welch Luke Walch former star tackle named Baylor freshman coach by incoming Head Coach Sam Boyd. Welch previously line coach at Killeen high school and starred on 1950-51 Baylor lines. Boyd has assembled a five man staff with one more selection expected.
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Baylor
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Tenn
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Nashville
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Japan
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Bob Barfield
Charney Driver
James
Buddy) Parker
Cassady Leads All Star Cast In Shrine Bowl
Hopalong Cassady headlines 47 notable players in the first Shrine football classic in San Francisco. The East team held a seven point edge over the West in a charity clash to aid Shrine crippled children’s hospitals.
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San Francisco
Hopalong Cassady
Shrine Crippled Children’s Hospitals
Dons trounce UCLA 70 to 53 in coast tour finale
San Francisco completes a grueling coast-to-coast tour with a 70 53 win over UCLA. Bill Russell earns MVP honors as the Dons extend a 26 game winning streak and position for a major college record. Notre Dame, Iowa State, WVU, George Washington, SMU and Cincinnati also win tournament titles. NC State and UNC set up Dixie Classic clash.
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Dons
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Iowa State
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George Washington
Southern Methodist
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North Carolina State
North Carolina
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N.C
SMU Wins 76 73 In Overtime To Take SW Tourney
Southern Methodist defeated Rice 76-73 in overtime to win the fifth annual Southwest Conference pre season basketball tournament. Temple Tucker of Rice led with 28 points in the final, while SMU guards Jim Krebs and Bobby Mills added 26 and 23 respectively as the Mustangs captured the title. Texas beat USC for third place and Baylor topped Texas Christian for a later prize.
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TCU
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USC
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TV Timetable Saturday Highlights Announced
Listing details key college football bowl matchups and broadcast times across stations in Montgomery San Francisco Jacksonville Dallas New Orleans Miami and Pasadena. Matches include Pim East vs West Auburn versus Vanderbilt Sugar Bowl Orange Bowl Rose Bowl selections with associated TV and radio outlets.
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Brain predicts Spartans win by eight at Rose Bowl
In Pasadena UCLA and Michigan State held final drills as an electronic brain predicted an eight point MSU victory. Ronnie Knox's status remained uncertain with only one more practice session scheduled before the Rose Bowl.
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Red) Sanders
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Mutual Admiration Between Cotton Bowl Coaches Ahead of Tilt
Dallas reports Abe Martin of TCU and Johnny Vaught of Mississippi praised each other’s teams. Both coaches highlighted opponents’ speed and play threats while downplaying risk, noting Ole Miss’ Day Blalack backfield and Swink for TCU, with Taylor also contributing for Texas Christian.
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Swink
Deer Park to meet Smiley in Smiley High title game
Derr yneet of Deer Park hosts Smiley in the championship of the Smiley High Invitation after Deer Park beat Humble 57 to 42 in a semifinal. Wilbert Biggott led Deer Park with 19 points, adding 25 in a prior round win, while Humble stayed within reach with steady defense.
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Watkins
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Tipton
Western Illinois wins 1955 NALA tip off title over Gustavus Adolphus
In Omaha, Western Illinois defeats Gustavus Adolphus College 72 to 3 to seize the 1955 NALA tournament. Texas Southern places third with a 75 to 55 win over East Texas State, while Creighton takes fifth with a 67 to 62 win over Southeastern Oklahoma. Bennie Swain scores 21 for Texas Southern, aiding a 22-8 start before the coast to victory.
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