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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1955
Page
9
New York reports seven eastern college basketball coaches watched Manhattan defeat New York varsity 78 to 01 under pro rules. Coaches said they want more college games under NBA rules to judge comparisons. One coach favored pro rules for college play.
Mike Souchak of Durham NC fired a breathtaking 27 on the front nine to tie the PGA single round record and lead the Texas Open at Brackenridge Park as Freddie Haas Jr and John Barnum trailed. Gardner Dickinson quit after the 15th hole while scores moved through a field of touring pros with Al Balding and Peter Alliss among leaders after the first round.
Ezzard Charles 38 faces Charley Norkus in New York at Madison Square Garden Friday in a 0 round nationally televised bout. Charles, ranked third heavyweight, seeks another title try after five months idle, while Norkus, 16 years younger, is listed as a rising challenger with boxing odds favoring Charles to some extent.
Recent British flyweight champion Dai Dower, a young Welsh coal miner, aims first for the European title and then the world crown. He is pictured with his bride in Nice, France, as international plans unfold.
Baylor hosts a three day football coaching clinic in Waco Texas with more than 110 high school coaches from Texas and Louisiana attending. George Sauer spoke on the running game and ball handling while Steve Owen discussed defensive tactics and the umbrella defense. Attendees include A I Kotrola Houston FP. Austins Gene McCollum Port Neches O A Phillips Nederland Byron Rhame Dallas Sunset and others from Corpus Christi Ray.
Texas A&M swimmers defeated Texas oilers in a Texas dual meet at Austin on Friday after upsetting Southern Methodist to threaten Southwest Conference champion status. Dick Weick won two events, including a relay leg, and posted times near league records. Baker sat out with injuries from a pool accident.
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