Temple Wildcats Practice Ahead of Texas Showdown
Temple Wildcats prepared for a top Texas clash at Woodson Field as Doyle Traylor connected on five passes against Lee's defense. Gander defenders pressured the signal caller while Gerald Orton Fred Ernst and Birnie Novasad manned safety. About 2000 Baytown supporters expected for the 8 pm kickoff amid strong Temple momentum.
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Lee
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Texas Way
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Ken Daw
Castle Stallworth
Brisk
Suicide Squad
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Fred Ernst
Birnie Novasad
Novasad
Orton
Ernst
J. W. Gammel
W. R. Mize
H. Norris
Tommy Gentry
L.A. Bergeron
Louis DelHomme
Baytown
Texas
Woodson Field
Baytown Aggie Club Plans Monday Meeting
The Baytown Aggie Club will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Little Shamrock. On the program are two films one showing a recent Aggie game against an intersectional opponent and Humble’s Football Highlights of 1951.
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Little Shamrock
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Humble
Rizzuto plans to quit after 1953 season
Phil Rizzuto, Yankee shortstop, intends to retire after the 1953 season at age 35. He cites fatigue and sleep trouble near the World Series, says he has one more good year left, and would like to win another pennant and World Series. He discussed retirement with teammate Charlie Keller and praises his future goals.
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New York
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Ili
Rizzuto
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Navy
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Charlie
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Iti
Stengel
Honus Wagner
Wagner
Texas Town To Honor Jack Dempsey Thursday
Henrietta Tex Oct 13 Former heavyweight boxing champion Jack Dempsey will be an honored guest Thursday on Tex Rickard Day at the Clay County Pioneer Reunion and Rodeo. Dempsey will fly from Toronto to pay homage to the man who promoted the first million dollar gate at the time Dempsey held the crown. Rickard grew up in Henrietta and died in 1929. Dempsey will arrive in the plane of S D Johnson Wichita Falls oil operator, with whom he is associated in Clay county city holdings.
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Clay County
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Indians Set Tebbetts Up For High Position
The Cleveland Indians asked waivers on veteran catcher George Birdie Tebbetts to clear the way for his unconditional release and potential assignment to one of two top posts. GM Hank Greenberg said the move is a formal step to make Tebbetts eligible for either first base coach or managerial duties with Cleveland's Indianapolis club in the American Association.
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Birdie) Tebbetts
Indians
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Tebbetts
Indianapolis
Robinson May Defend Crown Against Gavilan
New York October 15 Ray Robinson the middleweight champion said he may have one more fight before retirement He signed a four week stint as dancer and master of ceremonies in a New York nightclub He added he may defend the title against Kid Gavilan in Miami this winter.
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Robinson
Kid Gavilan
Miami
Army To Meet Pitt In Fight For Comeback
WEST POINT N Y Oct 15 UP Army seeks a comeback as it faces Pitt after a 37 to 7 victory over Dartmouth. A win could signal recovery from 1953 cribbing scandal woes with Red Blaik’s squad showing strong offense and discipline. Army accumulated 450 yards, 380 in the first half, in the Dartmouth win.
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Dartmouth
Red Blaike
Elsik
South Carolina
Southern
California
Cadets
Coach Ed Diddle In Critical Condition
Western Kentucky basketball coach Ed Diddle, age 66, was reported in critical condition but resting well after suffering a heart attack at home. Diddle's Hilltoppers were ranked 16th nationally in the Year’s UP ratings and eliminated from the National Invitational tournament in New York.
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Ed Diddle
Diddle
United Press
New York
Gallagher Loses Mirror Yet Wins Praise At Santa Clara
Santa Clara coach Dick Gallagher has six wins, 13 losses and one tie in over two years. Despite meager talent, alumni praise his high coaching standard and ability to extract strength from limited resources. The Broncos face California Idaho Hardin-Simmons Utah and San Jose State, with a possible late surge for a winning season.
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Kansas
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Marquette
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Cleveland Browns
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Ed Ulinski
Idaho
Hardin-Simmons
Utah
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Santa Clara
Ars
Carter Seeks Knockout Crown In Salas Rematch
Jimmy Carter, a New York lightweight, vows to win the title from Laure Salas in Chicago Stadium before about 6000 fans and a national TV audience. Salas, the Mexican champion from Monterrey, believes he cannot be beaten.
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Jimmy Carter
New York
Laure Salas
Carter
Salas
Monterrey
Mexico
Los Angeles
Beltz Stops Williams in 11 Rounds in L A Main Event
Elmer Beltz of Los Angeles scored a unanimous 11 round decision Tuesday night over Eddie Williams of Tucson Arizona in Olympic Auditorium main event.
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Elmer Beltz
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