Murray Go Round: Scott Asks for Wickie at Practice
Louis Davis, Gander assistant football coach, faces a humorous scene after a fall football workout as his son Scott, six, asks for a wickie money for Coke while older brother Bill, 12, sits with his dad. The piece notes Pigskin Preview selections with Rice favored in the Southwest Conference and waves at Baytown's Herb Gray.
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Saturday Evening Post
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Fred Russell
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Herb Gray
Gray Hay
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Francis Wallace
Stanley Woodant
Xannal
Dixie Howell Joins White Sox As Key Reliever
A long road to the majors ends as Dixie Howell becomes the chief relief pitcher for the Chicago White Sox. After 16 years attempting to break in, he now anchors the Sox bullpen while the season winds down. Meanwhile fans recall Gussie Moran and her list of “ten most exciting men in baseball” as colorful commentary rounds out the column.
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White Sox
Baltimore Orioles
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Baylor
George Shaw
Oregon
Wisconsin
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Baltimore Colt
Weebh Endbank
Gussie Moran
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Ted Williams
Garbo
Carl Furillo
Stan Musial
Yogi Berra
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Tackie Robinson
Wluszewsel
Mr America
Sal Maglie
Rudolph Valentino
Crushy Stengel
Leq Durocher
Laraine
Baylor Bear coach arrival sparks SWC talk in Victoria
Johnny Lyons recounts the Baylor coaching hire at the Advocate office as the Bears seek a SWC title. He notes Baylor’s last league crown in 1924 and describes the program’s postwar era, with stars like Burks Isbell Davidson Hooper and defenders led by Gremminger. The piece compares rival records under Neely Price Woodard and Chalmer to gauge the league’s coaching strength.
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Victoria
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Baylor
Lyons
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Bears
Rank Bridger
Adrian Burks
Larry Isbell
Cotton Davidson
Billy Hooper
J. P. Ison
Asnold Riley
Stan Williams
Charlie Smith
Henry Gremminger
Bruins
O’ Baylor
George Sater
Baptist Stronghold
Jes Neely
Rice
Cour
Ed Price
Yenry Ab
Texas
Hag
Tostig Chalmer Woodard
SMU
Tulsa Houston Meet For Spot In Playoff
Dallas clinched the Texas League straightway title by a half game as Tulsa and Houston tied for the fourth playoff spot. Tulsa swept a doubleheader from Dallas, Houston beat Beaumont, and Fort Worth won two, with Shreveport and San Antonio splitting. Tulsa and Houston face a sudden death game in Houston to decide Dallas' playoff foe, while San Antonio and Shreveport open the Shaughnessy playoffs in San Antonio. The Eagles seek a repeat Dixie Series feat, opening with either Tulsa or Houston in Dallas.
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Houston
San Antonio
Shreveport
Beaumont
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Eagles
Tilsa
Gander Drill Ends Week With Key Injuries And Scrimmage
At Gand er practice field Monday two top centers were sidelined by injuries. Bill Laughlin reinjured a back and will miss the rest of the week while Bill Parrish twisted a knee and will be out a day or two. Prentice Davis moved from guard to snapper for the session. The two-hour drill featured a passing scrimmage against the Death by Own Action Squad defense led by Billy Hardegree with Wayne Smith and Jerry Royle.
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Tom Murray
Sun Sports
Gandler
Bill Laughlin
Letterman
Bill Parrish
Prentice Davis
Billy Hardegree
Wayne Smith
Jerry Royle
Cameron Gates
Donald Walker
Jody Blancett
Tommy Lochridge
Don St Clair
Anton Smajsila
John Tyubbe
Wesley Hicks
Rone Harlan
Larry Shanks
Corky Grube
Joe Glass
Cleo Proctor
Calvin Muckleroy
Red Sox Rally To Doubleheader Sweep Boosts Pennant Chase
Boston gains ground at home as the Red Sox sweep Washington 10-2 and 7-2 to trim lead, led by Tom Brewer and George Susce. Yankee mistakes and mixed results leave them frustrated as Boston plates 14 hits and 19 walks in the opener.
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Tom Brewer
George Susce Ji
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Bosox
Benway
Ted Williams
Indians
White Sox
Gander Tickets Moving Amid Strong Home Schedule
Ticket sales at the Athletic Office show steady buyer flow with several hundred seats still available. Season tickets must be picked up by Sept 1. first game slated against Lamar. Memorial Stadium hosts three top teams Port Arthur and Galveston among others, with Dan Stallworth’s Ganders seeking strong home support.
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Raytown
Beaumont Purple Face Strong Front in 1955 Gridiron Preview
Beaumont enters 1955 with depth and a bigger starting lineup than 1970, led by returnees like Jackson and Oden. The Purple aim to improve after a 4–6 season, relying on a powerful middle line and a shifting offense to generate spark with backs Conn and Reddoch. A cross-town opener with French begins the campaign as competition for quarterback continues between Okos and Hanson.
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Rush Morvell
Sheffield
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Robert Hanson
Caven
Hardwiel Jas
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Debated Bay Fishing Rights Split Between Sport and Commercial Anglers
Readers dispute Jim Nelson’s column on Gulf Coast shrimp nets and bay fishing. The letter argues sport fishermen overrun with small nets hurt shrimp abundance and markets, while commercial fishers fear loss of livelihoods. It cites licensing, season rules, and a proposed law to regulate shrimping after maturity.
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Cairars End
Werilz
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Edo
Nelson
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Fiewerman
Rad, Beel and Gun Club
Morris
Death by Own Action Sidelines Dayton Scrimmage
Robert F. Tee's squad was scheduled to meet Dayton in a scrimmage at Cedar Bayou Field. The earlier meeting saw Dayton move the ball with ease as players Tester Gallatin Wayne Smith John Harvey Paul Prince Billy Hardegree Monte Sorrels Bernard Goodrick likely to start with Lyon Dooley Iann Gray Ray Smajsty and Darrell Jolnson in the backfield.
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Tester Gallatin
Wayne Smith
John Harvey
Paul Prince
Billy Hardegree
Monte Sorrels
Bernard Goodrick
Lyon Dooley
Iann Gray
Ray Smajstyra
Darrell Jolnson
Bobby Courchesne Shines In New York Television Debut
Bobby Courchesne of Holyoke Mass impressed in his New York television debut at St. Nicholas Arena. He halted lightweight Sonny Thileo Moneay in the ninth round at 1 29, earning a return bout slated for Oct 24 against featherweight Bobby Bell of Washington DC. Courchesne’s sharp punching undercut the defending favorite and carried the crowd.
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Ambitious class AA openers highlight Breckenridge Nederland Weslaco slate
Breckenridge opens at Katierida South in a district slate that includes a rematch chance with Port Neches for Nederland meets AAA finalist Port Neches while Weslaco battles a semifinalist from last year in district play. Panhandle Blackhawks travel to Oklahoma City Southeast for opener. Weekend schedule features Mount Vernon vs Atlanta, Littlefield at Clovis, Manahans vs Wink and more top games across Texas and nearby New Mexico.
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Breckenridge
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Weslaco
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Killeen
Katierida South
Penetration Ratto
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