Eighth Streight Leep Winter Bayou Team Tops Standings
The Cedar Bayou squad extended its winning streak to eight as they prep for a pivotal Huntsville tilt. Aurian Forsythe led Sour Bayou with 11 points, while Sour Lake narrowly defeated by a Bear lineup that struggled from the field and free throws.
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Canadians Out to See Pro Players
Canadians travel to Louis for a January 23 event featuring professional players. The visit highlights local interest in high level hockey talent and showcases emerging prospects for fans.
Argument Over Fight Decision Starts Today
New York court hearing set for Wednesday over the Boxing Commission’s controversial ruling on a 19 round welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Joey Giardello sought reversal of the Dec 20 decision that was credited to him but booed by the crowd after Commission chair Robert Christenberry altered Judge Joe Agnello’s card, giving Graham the win by one point. Giardello's lawyers claim Christenberry exceeded his authority in changing the judge’s vote.
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Crowder Considers Texas Tech Offer for Study
LUBBOCK Tex Jan 28 UP Eddie Crowder of the University of Oklahoma weighed Wednesday whether to continue his school work at Texas Tech He visited the campus at the invitation of Coach Bill Weaver and spoke with athletic officials about a possible coaching vacancy and exploratory visit Crowder who was a second choice in the recent NFL draft discussed eligibility and his planned degree in geology with the Texas Tech staff
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Willie Pep Keeps Feath erweight Hope With 10th Straight Win
Willie Pep 130 pounds, 30 year old Bartford Conn fighter, scored a 10th straight victory with a 40 round decision over Davey Mitchell of Toronto in Miami Beach. Pep opened bleeding opponent from the mouth in the first round and dominated with his left jab as 3,140 fans watched.
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Rebels Meet Temple Here On Thursday Rebels Meet Temple Here On Thursday
The Lee College Rebels return to action with two Texas Junior College Conference games in the Rebel gym. Coach Alton Laird’s team hosts Temple JC at 8 p.m. Thursday and welcomes Concordia JC of Austin on Saturday. The Rebels are winless in two conference starts.
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Crosby Merchants Win City League Basketball Game
The Crosby Merchants beat Channelview Merchants 41 20 in a lone City League tilt in Baytown Jimm Richard King and Pop Henson led with 10 and 9 points. John Bailey capped honors with 11 points as a scheduled game at Nelson's Sporting Goods Fire Department was restated. Wednesday's Cafe of Crosby and Mount Cotopaxi in Ecuador are noted as high points.
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Government Puts Dugat Clark Up More Witnesses In Trial
In Philadelphia on January 28 the government called two more witnesses in its antitrust suit against the NFL. J Frank Beatty of Broadcasting Publications and Sol Schildhouse of the FCC testified as the trial’s third day progressed. The defense cited Hugh Bevill Jr of NBC, while audience surveys and TV set ownership figures were introduced to show public interest in professional football and the growth of television audiences since 1946. Separately in Baytown, Dugat and Clark were elected to three year terms on the Baytown Recreation Council board, succeeding Elms and Sylvester, with officers to be elected soon and a 1953 athletic program to be considered. The group approved a $12,080 budget, $1,000 less than 1952.
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Olympic Champion Patterson Faces Chicago Bout
Olympic boxing champion Floyd Patterson, touted as Sugar Ray Robinson’s successor, meets Chester Mieszala in a six round television bout in Chicago. The winner earns a share of the purse, with both boxers drawing $1 guaranteed.
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Abrams Plans Fight For Outfield Berth With Pirates
Abrams former Dodger under Branch Rickey sent back his contract and a note to Rickey declaring intent to win a regular outfield slot with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The left handed hitter joined Pittsburgh after a trade for Gus Bell and previously starred with Brooklyn and Cincinnati. He praised Rickey’s guidance and said he hopes to lift the club toward pennant contention.
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Forrest Keelin Leads In Racing Victories
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 UP AP prentice Forrest Keelin leads the nation with 22 victories as he aims to follow Tony Despirito who set a season record of 30 wins last year. Despirito has graduated from apprentices and is not among the top 15 riders through January 27.
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Moore Serves Notice On Fight Contenders
Toledo report states heavyweight Moore served notices to several contenders as he eyes a title shot. He has knocked out previous opponents and aims to win the crown from the current holder in upcoming matches.
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