College grid notes signal eye on Texas clash
Southwest Conference coaches study scout reports as stars miss games due to injuries. Texas A&M and Rice prep for strong opponents while Baylor and TCU eyes strong scrimmages and lineup changes. Coaches discuss rotations, set new defensive looks, and monitor key players including McHan, Garbrecht, Lip, Caplan, and Harville ahead of weekend showcases.
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Fearless Fraley Says Don’t Fear Losing Coaches
Fearless Fraley argues that a football coach’s success comes from diplomacy and eloquence rather than tactical genius. He cites Columbia’s Lou Little praising Army’s Red Blaik, noting long serving coaches protect rivals and keep games interesting through mutual respect.
Michigan And Maryland In Top Positions
New York October 28 United Press football rankings place Michigan State first with 305 points, Maryland second at 273, Southern California third at 242, Oklahoma fourth at 231, and Georgia Tech fifth at 220. Michigan appears at 14, with Mississippi and Navy among others receiving votes.
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Ohio State Set For Northwestern Television Tilt
Ohio State prepares for a national network game against Northwestern in Evanston Illinois Saturday. Coach Woody Hayes calls it a whale of a game as he emphasizes a strong running attack aiming for a fourth win in six games. Northwestern, a Big Ten dark horse, lost its first four games but beat Indiana last week. Hayes admits Ohio State was outplayed in the 0 upset by Iowa and promises no alibis.
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Referee Rules Head Bumping A Double TKO
Two boxers Geng Takach of Trenton and Charlie Slaughter of Westfield bumped heads in the fourth round of a scheduled 10 rounder. Eye cuts forced stoppage and referee Joe Rukaal called it a double TKO. Also Chicago Cubs hire Rey Blades as coach scout after a long Cardinal career.
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Plainview Seeks New Grid Coach After Resignation
Plainview High School will seek a new football coach next year after Bob Russ, head coach since last year, announced his resignation effective July 1, 1953. Russ arrived in September 1951, guiding the Bulldogs to three wins and a tie that season amid a string of losses this year. Twins Rule Class at UT Branch in Martin. Bill and Bob Kirk, identical twins, were elected president and vice president as freshman officers.
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Texan Quarterback Charged In Suit
Dallas Texans quarterback Handsome Bob Celeri faces a paternity suit filed in Alameda County Superior Court by Edythe O Banion of Oakland. The suit seeks 250 monthly support plus medical care, attorney fees and costs, citing Celeri's income over 10 000 yearly. Celeri, Berkeley educated star of California Rose Bowl teams, declined comment.
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Dean Wasn't Fired Mutual Separation In Baseball
Dallas Oct 28 Paul Dean former St Louis Cardinals figure and ex general manager of the Lubbock Hubbers in the West Texas New Mexico League separated from the club by mutual agreement with owner P B Odom Oklahoma City Dean said he wasn t fired and that Odom asked him to operate the club again next season Winkler who succeeded Dean as GM said the change stemmed from attendance drop Odom said Dean agreed to step out and that Winkler would operate the club Dean defended his stance as an independent executive and noted no working agreement with a higher classification team
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Salas Beats Moran In Non-Title Bout In El Paso
Charlie Salas of Phoenix won a unanimous 10 round decision over Nick Moran of Mexico City in El Paso on Monday night. Salas fought at 1564 pounds and used left hooks and right jabs to build a lead as Moran, weighing 151, rallied too late for a comeback in front of about 2,500 fans.
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Hard Punching Cuban Beats DeMarco in Brooklyn Upset
In Brooklyn on Tuesday night Cuban fighter Zulueta upset Paddy DeMarco with a 10 round decision. The Havana native, a 2.3 to 1 underdog, tagged DeMarco in the late rounds after a five month layoff to notch his second pro defeat in two and a half years before about 2,000 spectators.
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