Texas high school football leads with unbeaten teams
Unbeatens dominated Texas schedules as classifications AAAA AAA A and AA wrapped regular play. Temple and other schools posted wins amid freezing rain while playoff pairings formed with Breckenridge and Lubbock advancing.
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Baylor Bears ban helmet block for safety decision
Baylor coach Georg Sauer announced the team will drop the controversial helmet block next season. He cited player safety and stated future protection will rely on shoulder blocks. Coody’s former block caused injuries, and Sauer praised Coody as a sincere player who regrets the outcome.
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Tony Despirito May Set New National Record
Lincoln Downs action loomed as Tony Despirito the 25 year old apprentice from Lawrence Mass seeks a national riding record after riding five winners Friday and being named to seven of ten races on Saturday. The current record stands at 353 victories.
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Houston Cougars Set For Detroit And First Crown
United Press reports Houston's Cougars head to Detroit for a Missouri Valley Conference clash that could clinch Houston's first MVC title since joining in 1950. Tulsa also pursues a possible title if Houston falters, while Wichita and Oklahoma State finish their campaigns. Detroit’s Ted Marchibroda mails in strong offensive totals as the season closes.
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Fearless Fraley’s Army Navy gridiron preview 1944 era
NY sports column previews Army Cadets versus Navy Middies in a wartime 1944 game. Mentions Army losses in Korea era, Bell narratives at Annapolis, and comments from Lou Little on Army and Navy. Includes birthdays and quirky tidbits about mascots and the Enterprise bell.
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Harry Simpson
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Frank Kovacs
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Trey Bedt Penn
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MacPhail to stage 50000 added Maryland Gold Cup
Larry MacPhail presents the inaugural 50000 added Maryland Gold Cup at Bowie on Saturday. After buying the Bowie track for about 3 million dollars last spring, weather setbacks delayed the meeting but conditions improved. About 15000 fans were expected to attend the race.
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Larry MacPhail
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Maryland
Curtain Rolls Down SWC Action Today
The Southwest Conference ends its regular season with about 50,000 fans expected at the final two games of 1952. SMU favored over TCU in Dallas, Baylor slightly ahead of Rice in Waco. Weather called for gray skies and coats, with light rain possible. Texas Longhorns clinch the title, resting before prep for the Cotton Bowl. Rice could claim third place with a win. Baylor hopes for a tie for third.
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Polio may close Standlee's career
Norman Standlee 240 pound back of the San Francisco Forty-Niners has polio and is out for the season and perhaps life. The former Stanford star, once labeled the greatest full back in pro football, was hospitalized after illness was diagnosed as infantile paralysis. He is 33 and had been sidelined much of the season by a shattered wrist.
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Lightweight Looks For Title Match
Lightweight contender Jonony Gonsalves earned a likely title shot after a split decision win over Orlando Zulueta at Madison Square Garden. Promoter Billy Brown aims to pit champion James Carter against Gonsalves in February or March, highlighting Gonsalves swift left hooks and aggressive counter fighting.
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Billy Brown
Orlando Zulueta
Cuba
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James Carter
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Lou Ambers
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Traber to Join US Davis Cup Net Team in Sydney
Cincinnati born Tony Traber ranked third in the United States is expected to arrive December 7 in Sydney to join the Americans for the inter zone final. Navy sailor Traber is joined by Vic Seixas Hamilton Richardson, with hopes to have Straight Clark back after his father's death. Meanwhile Cincinnati football players voted to refuse a Salad Bowl bid in Phoenix, as the team closed the season with a 24 to 9 upset over Miami of Ohio.
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Hamilton Richardson
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Forty-Niners Aim to Rally After Loss to Rams
San Francisco and Los Angeles duel for the National Conference crown before about 50,000 fans. San Francisco, smarting from a 35–9 defeat, seeks a stronger showing with Buck Shaw saying the team is in peak condition. Norm Standice misses action due to polio as the club plays through dissension rumors. Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, and Philadelphia Eagles chase a three-way NFC tie as Lions topple Packers and Texans beat Bears. all other teams idle.
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Suitable Opponent For Gil Turner Sought In Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on November 23 promoter Herman Ta searched for a replacement to face welterweight Gil Turner after Bobby Dykes suffered a cut lip in sparring with a 10 round bout looming next Monday night. If no top notch opponent is found the Conventional card may be canceled. Dukes of Miami retired from the return bout after a lip gash required two stitches.
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Herman Ta
Gil Turner
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College grid results and playoff scores across divisions
Mississippi Southern 42 Stetson 0 North Carolina 34 Miami 7 Fort Worth Arlington Heights 1 Fork Worth Poly 6 Temple 26 Bryan C Texas Military Institute 32 Tex arkana Catholic 0 Floydada 13 Phillips 7 Stephenville 26 Winters 6 Graham 32 Mineral Wells 4 Terrell 13 Sulphur Springs 0 Eclten 15 Lachart 0 Bellville 7 Bay City 0 Lamarque 47 Beaumont French Yoakum 14 Del Rio 6 Wrestaco 12 Aransas Pass 7 Clifton 25 Lancaster 13 Van 19 White Oak 12 Gaston 34 Newton 0 Mart 9 Hearne 6 Smithville 28 Burnet 5 Deer Park 13 Spring Branch 0 Vanderbilt 25 Floresville 0 Hondo 12 Taft 6 Lyford 12 Benavides 7
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