Bears Host Dayton In Big Tourney Final Preview
Cedar Bayou Bears seek to extend perfect 20-A district record by hosting Dayton Broncs Tuesday night at the Bayou gym. Coach Cotton Walking Bruins note five straight district wins as Cedar Bayou returns from Huntsville Invitational finals, where they lost 61-43 to Big Sandy, the dominant Class B state champions.
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PA Gridders Open 1953 Schedule Versus Odessa
Port Arthur Yellow Jackets face Odessa Broncos in the season opener on Sept 1 at Odessa. The squad, coached by John Tomiin, meets former foe from 1952 with Beaumont South Park absent. District play later includes Brackenridge, Miller, Ray, and Park Greenies with district games denoted.
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Pierce Sets Hot Pace At Stock Races At Arrow Head Park
Norman Pierce dominated Arrow Head Park Speedway Houston weekend stock races winning heat, first semi, and feature for a blistering 12 lap heat time cut. He led the 50 lap feature from lap 18 as several track records fell with Lloyd Wade Sonny McDaniel setting marks in semi finals and trophy dash. Pierce, McDaniel, Wade and Legion headlined a high tempo night with multiple new track records despite seven finishers in the brutal feature.
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Argentinian Wins Panama Open With Record 274
Roberto Devicenzo of Argentina fired 269 Sunday to win the 72 hole Panama Open with a tournament record 274. Sam Snead Clayton Heaner and Charlie Harper tied for second at 277. Devicenzo finished 14 under par beating his own Panama course mark by eight strokes on the 6433 yard layout. Snead shot 73 final round after a rough stretch. Henry Russell of Miami was low amateur with 295.
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Five Cage Teams Still Unbeaten in Elementary Loops
Second round of league play leaves five undefeated teams in the elementary basketball program. In the Amman League leaders Anson Jones Jeop Bobcats Ashhel Smith's Bulldogs and Highlands Goose Eggs top the standings with 2–0 marks. In the National League San Jacinto Lamar and others lead with 2–0. Coaches James Ellis and George Armstrong run the program. games are Saturdays at Lee High. The season ends with champions meeting for the overall title on February 21 at night, with runners-up to play a 7 pin game. Next Saturday card lists matchups including Babcaty Goose Eggs Rockets Pirates Bulldogs Indians and more.
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James (Slick) Ellis
George Armstrong
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Aussie Maintains Lead as Kramer Series Plays On
In Baltimore Sedgman holds a firm lead over Kramer after a marathon win by the Australian over the LA champion. The match ended 22 to 28 with one set unfinished, resuming Tuesday in Louisville. Segura beat McGregor 6-4 6-4 in singles, while Kramer and Segura won a doubles set 14 but the match was unfinished.
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Seattle's Super Chief Suffers Back Sprain
Seattle's Super Chief Johnny O'Brien suffers a back sprain in an orthopedic bed after an incident on Monday. Dr James Layman Kian reports O'Brien received medication and is under care as he recovers.
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French Featherweight Champion Wins Narrow Decision
French featherweight champion Famechon outpoints Belgian challenger King Jean érs in a 10 round bout at Palais Des Spot before 8 000 fans in Brussels. Famechon built a big early lead and sealed the decision with solid late rounds.
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Public Bid Notice for Contracts in Galveston Texas
The city council will publicly open bids for several contracts in Galveston Texas. Plans and specifications are available from 3 & Co Engineers Boom. A cashier’s check or bond is required with bids. Bid deposits may be withdrawn after receipt of bid. Edna Oliver, City Clerk, 702g.
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Neely to Speak at Gander Fete Banquet
Rice athletic director Jess Neely will be principal speaker at the Robert E. Lee Gander football banquet set for Saturday February 7 in the Lee Wigh cafeteria. Houston Chronicle columnist Morriy Rank will act as master of ceremonies as Lettermen of the 1952 team are announced and the 1953 captain is introduced by outgoing captains Fred Kirast and Norman Adis.
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Baytown JH Cops Win Texas City Tourney Finals
Baytown Junior High won the Texas Guy JH Invitation Basketball Tournament last weekend, beating Freeport 39 in the final. Cameron Gates scored 19 and Jerry Don Smith 15 for Baytown JH who joined all tourney team honors. Gates 19 points, Smith 15. Baytown JH defeated Lovenberg of Galveston 24-24 and edged Jackson at Pasadena 22-31 in OT to reach the final, then prep for district action at Calveston against S. F. Austin at 7:30 pm. A B game begins at 3:00 pm. Paytown JH remains unbeaten in district play.
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Church Cage Loop Opens Tonight at Lea High Gym
Two games start the six team Church Basketball League at Lea High gym Monday night. Channelview First Baptist vs Baytown First Baptist at 7:45 PM, Wooster Baptist vs St Mark's Methodist at 8:30 PM. Other teams Baytown Second Baptist Memorial Baptist. Games continue Tuesday with Baytown Second vs Memorial Baptist at 7:15 PM and Baytown First Baptist vs Wooster at 8:30 PM. Double round robin format with a best of three final series and a sudden death tiebreaker if needed. All games at Lee High gym.
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Capozzoli Captures Mile From Asnenfelter At K of C Meet
Boston January 19 UP The Knights of Columbus track meet crowned Charlie Capozzoli the top star as he edged Speedy Asnenfelter in the mile. Capozzoli, 22, a Queens, N. Y., native and Georgetown University senior, ran the fastest collegial two mile and finished five seconds from the world indoor track record at Madison Square Garden.
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