Underdog Southwest teams face tough week of clashes
Ed Fite reports the Southwest Conference firms up as underdogs in final big intersectional slate. Texas over Oklahoma by 14 7 predicts Texas A&M Michigan State UCLA over Rice SMU over Missouri TCU over Trinity Baylor over Arkansas with TV coverage and lineup injuries shaping picks.
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Lansing
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George Tech
Ray McKeovm
Ronald Clinkscale
Houston
Texas Tech
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Oklahoma
Michigan State
Dan Drake
Arkansas
NBA Blames TV For Drop In Number Of New Boxers
Washington report notes the NBA quarterly ratings show a distinct foreign flavor with only four of eight divisions held by Americans. The association says television curbs youth boxing by drying up small clubs where novices learn and build reputations, with many top contenders from Europe and other regions rather than the United States.
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Robert Barkdolel
Washington
National Boxing Association
U.S
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Mexico
South Africa
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Ray Robinson
Say Famechon
France
Fernando Gagnon
Quebec
Pappy Gault
South Carolina
Vic Towell
Black Pico
Buddy Baggett
Texas
Yoshio Shirai
Shirai
Dado Marino
Hawaii
Rocky Marciano
Joe Walcott
Rex Layne
Ezzard Charles
Joe Maxim
Archie Moore
Harry
Kid) Matthews
Randy Turpin
England
Carl Olson
Charles Homer
Kid Gavilan
Cubs
Johnny Bratton
Bospy Dykes
Chuck Davy
Billy Graham
Johnny Saxton
Lauro Salas
Jimmy Carter
Johnny Gonzales
George Araujo
Carrasquel Sets 1953 Pay Stance With Sox
Chicago White Sox shortstop Chico Carrasquel said he would sign for the 1953 season for the same money as this year but might hesitate to take a pay cut. He noted he was advised to return at 170 pounds and plans light workouts in the Venezuelan winter league before spring training.
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Chico Carrasquel
Chicago White Sox
Paul Richards
Carrasquel
Frank C. Lene
White Sox
Nelson Fox
Saul Rogovin
Bilis Pierze
Eddie Robinson
Minnie Mingso
Sam Mele
Small College Pace Set By Don Gottlob
Don Gottlob of Sam Houston State leads small college football in rushing and overall yards after three games, with 721 rushing yards, 269 in a single game and 42 completions for a 58. The article ranks other top rushers passers and teams, noting Bucknell as the top ground gaining squad and Sam Houston State leading in passing averages.
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Don Gottlob
Sam Houston State
Gottlob
Galveston
Tex
Sul Ross
Howard Payne
Bob Noll
New Mexico
Souleb
Pele Ret Jafi
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Dave Harkins
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Shippensburg
Fisk of
Tennessee
Alma
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Carolina Eyes Upset Through Passing Duo
South Carolina plans to upset Duke with quarterback Johnny Gramling and end Clydé Bennett leading a sharp passing attack. A 30,000 crowd is expected as Duke, 3-0 and ranked eighth, faces the Gamecocks in Columbia. Gramling has 22 completions for 204 yards on 42 attempts as Duke tops the conference in total defense.
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South Carolina
Johnny Gramling
Clydé Bennett
United Press Board of Coaches
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Tennessee
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Gramling
Blue Devils
Washington and Lee
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Arzuro Brown Battle For New York Tonight
Georgie Araujo faces Joey Brown in a strounder at St Nicholas Arena Friday night with a probable shot at the light weight crown. Brown of New Orleans debuts in New York, tipped as an upset counter to Providence’s Araujo, a 21 year old with 46 bouts and two losses, one draw.
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Georgie Araujo
Joey Brown
St. Nicholas Arena
Brown
New Orleans
Araujo
Providence
R-E
Billy Brown
Lauro Sales
James Carter
Chicago
Providence Negro
Mann Bowl Thriller as Mann Falls to Jackson JH 37-19
Horace Mann Junior High seniors battled Jackson JH in a district clash at Pasadena. Jackson built a 15-0 halftime lead, Mann surged with three quick TDs in 10 minutes to lead 19-18, but Jackson answered with three fourth quarter TDs for a decisive 37-19 victory. Five Mann players were sidelined, Singletary injured, and Mann hosts Lovenberg next Thursday.
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Srdders
Jackson JH
Pasadena
Jackson
George Perkins
Menn
Stanley Catoire
Mann
Andy Bonds
John Singletary
Phillip Cox
Cox
Larry Shanks
Jackson Boys
Singletary
Lovenberg
Galveston
Baytown Hi Team Remains Unbeaten in District Play
Baytown Junior High rolled to a 39-0 halftime lead and outscored Galena Park JH 25-20 on the Parker gridiron. Donald Walker sparked the win with a 65 yard run and two touchdowns, Cameron Gates added strong runs and defense, while Ends Jerry, Don Smith, James O'Sullivan and LB Gene Adamek starred. Open date follows, then a showdown with unbeaten Jackson Pasadena for district title implications.
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Galena Park
Baytown Boys
Donald Walker
Cameron Gates
Walker
Gates
Jerry
Don Smith
James O'Sullivan
Gene Adamek
Red Adams
Jackson
Pasadena
Appling Leads Memphis Chicks To Dixie Series Victory
Lucius Appling, 43, former White Sox shortstop, now Memphis Chicks manager, guides his club to the Dixie Series title after a late-season surge from eighth place. Memphis defeats Chattahooga Lookouts and Mobile to clinch the playoff series and capture the championship. Appling credits his players and recalls his own long wait for a major crown.
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Atlanta
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Luke
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Luke’s Lads
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Pels
Shaughnessy
Kinaman Sale Completes Deal From Last Season
The Kinaman sale to the Cincinnati Reds completes a deal made last season between the Reds and the Cleveland Indians. The trade brings outfielder Wally Westlake to Cleveland as part of the arrangement. Kinaman played for Sacramento and Indianapolis this year, batting .259.
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Dick Kinaman
Cincinnati Reds
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Wally Westlake
Kinamian
Sacramento
Indianapolis
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