Ganders Display Promising Power at Lee Relay Show
Ganders post a blistering 1 mile relay record as 4000 fans pack the Lee Relays. Abilene tops the Ganders by 3:26.6 while Ganders clock a 2:23.2 leg. Pat Bond and Joe Frank Robins anchor to Vic Davis and Wally Wilson in key 40 yard legs.
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Abilene
Rockhold
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Fort Worth
Southwestern
Pat Bond
Joe Frank Robins
Vic Davis
Wally Wilson
Pat
the Chronicle
Joel Carroll
Robing
Davis
Wilson
Talent Not Spread So Thinly In Regular Meets
The article praises the Ganders and their standout athletes in the Lee Relays. It highlights potential in Davis, Wilson, Smajstria, Robina for a 440 relay, W. C. Wallace, Tommy Lochridge as sprinters, and Dunaway in discus and shot. Smajsrtla’s 67% high jump and Hinkle’s near pole vault mark are noted.
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Lamat
Bobby Stillwell
Lees
Davis
Wilson
Smajstria
Robina
W. C. Wallace
Tommy Lochridge
Big Charles Dunaway
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Billy Hinkle
Pat Bond
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Abilene
Detroit Rookie Porter Hot Hitting In Grapefruit League
Detroit rookie J W Porter swinging strong in spring training, driving his third homer as Tigers beat Phillies 7 6. Porter, 22, appears set as left fielder alongside Kaline Tuttle and Joop, aiming to anchor a young AL outfield. Other scores noted from Friday games include Cubs over Indians B team and Yankees crushing A’s.
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United Press
J. W. Porter
Detroit Tigers
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William James
Jimmie Willie
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Philadelphia Phillies
Bucky Harris
al Kaline
Joph
Bill Tuttle
St. Louis Browns
Kaline
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National American Legion
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Cleveland Indians
Washington Senators
Baltimore Orioles
New York Giants
St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago White Sox
New York Yankees
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Foxton Red Sox
Cincinnati Redlegs
Brooklyn
Dodger
Fishing Notes From Old River And Lake Houston
Report from Old River describes clear water above the second Pumping station and a 30 fish string including bass perch and gaspergoy. Highlands Reservoir sees a 3% pound bass while others report white perch and numerous bass, perch, and catfish. Lake Houston wardens report no undersized bass seized, many licensed anglers observed. Saltwater chatter notes redfish on trot lines near Tri City Beach and big shrimp near Rollover cut.
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Old River
Bill Gauntt
Dieke Dickergon
Shorty Mertz
Highlands Reservoir
T. J. Cloud
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Cloud
E. D. Gooding
Bill Gunter
Hunter Whitlock
Bill
Hunter
Tri-City
Jeff Harbour
Colorado River
East Bay
Rollover
Fearless Fraley's Dukes reach NIT final at MSG
Duquesne stars Dick and Dave Ricketts and Si Hugo Green pace a strong Duke effort into the National Invitation Tournament final at Madison Square Garden. Pro teams may chase 6'7.5" Dick Ricketts while his future as pitcher or first baseman draws interest from pro baseball. The column also notes Derby chatter, birthdays, hypnotism in Australia, fishing and hunting license stats, and Brandeis’ all-opponent pick of Ta-Salle led by Tom Gola.
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Sihugo Green
Duquesne
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Dawn Ie
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Jim Fitzsimmons
Synny Jim
Nasta
Arcaro
Churchill Downs
Richie Ashburn
Bill Wormheganss
Vinnie
Marchie Schwartz
Clyde Shoam
Lee Savold
Billy Goodman
Arnie Weinmeister
Dick Chapman
Dick Khoski
George Sisley
Dutch Leonard
St. Louis Browns
Baltimore
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Michigan
California
Minnesota
Brandeis University
Ta- Salle
Tom Gola
Joe
Pat Vanderwill
Barbers Hill Eyes Victory In Lions Club Track Meet
Gordon Speer of Barbers Hill is highlighted as a potential standout in the Lions Club track event hosted by Barbers Hill. The meet draws Southeast Texas teams including Deer Park Dayton Crosby East Chambers and Tomball, with prelims in the morning and finals in the afternoon and trophies for team and individual winners. Other entries include Sour Lake Magnolia Missouri City East Chambers Sugar Land Hein Pearland Hull-Daiset-ta Kountze Hardin Iola Sheldon Saratoga.
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Pearland
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Hardin
Iola
Sheldon
Saratoga
Riedel Beats Garrett In Texas Women’s Amateur Final
Houston and Dallas golfers dominated the 16 hole final of the Texas Women’s Amateur at Pine Forest. Mrs. Harlan Riedel of Dallas defeated Diane Garrett of Houston 5 and 1 after leading 4 up on the front nine and sealing victory with a chip to within a foot on No. 17. Mrs. L M Keating of Houston eliminated Clinton Horn 5 and 4 in the other semifinal.
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L. M. Keating
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Riedel
Diane Garrett
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Clinton Horn
Phog Allen Again Demands Sports czar Authority
Kansas City reports Dr. F C Phog Allen, famed coach, urged creation of a collegiate sports czar with power comparable to baseball’s commissioner. He said hiring contract jumpers is a form of felony and criticized athlete transfers as eroding ethics at NCAA semifinals luncheon.
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F. C
Phog) Allen
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Costa Edges Lopes In Fast Brooklyn Bout
In a crowded Madison Square Garden ring Costa defeated Joey Lopes by unanimous decision in a featherweight clash. The Sacramento foe was the favorite, televised nationally, as Costa showed speed and control in the bout before about 2400 spectators. Matchmaker Billy Brown discussed future bouts for Carmelo with Maglis, a potential title challenger, as managers weighed plans for late year bouts.
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Carmela Costin
Brooklyn
Calia Suey Lopes
Mexico
Raton Muelaa
Garden
Lopes
Billy Brown
Carmelo
Kidon Maglis
National Boxing Association
Chamrem Songisitrat
Thailand
Steve Paris Spiel
Macia
Ony
Inne
US hopes ride in 1500 meter at Pan American Games
Wes Santee Bob McMillen and Fred Dwyer lead the U S 1500 meter challenge in Mexico City with Santee aiming for the metric mile final after a 4064 clocking in qualifying. McMillen and Dwyer also face tough fields as Rafer Johnson and Bob Richards pursue multi-event points.
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Hal Wlod
Mexico City
Wes Santee
Bob McMillen
Fred Dwyer
United States
Santer
U.S
University of Kansas
Argentina
Jose Miranda
Dwyer
Santee
New York
McMillen
Los Angeles
Luxembourg
Josy Barthel
John Kelly
Boston University
Ted Corbitt
Rafer Johnson
UCLA
Bob Richards
Soggy Track Spoils Hopes For Southwestern Records
In Fort Worth on Friday rain dampened the Southwestern Recreation Track and Field Meet, delaying finals and muting record chances. Abilene Highs led with 12 qualifiers and two relays, Mosshart of Abilene set a 1 50.3 half mile best, while the Abilene sprint relay lowered a 44.1 mark. Final events slated for 7 p.m. Saturday faced soggy lanes and slick surfaces as crews anticipated drying weather.
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Oklahoma
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Abilence
Bobby Mosshart
Ronnie Johnston
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Jim Millerman
John Bar
Ronnie Mulhern
Bob Gay
San Antonio Jefferson
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Jenior
University of Houston
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