Injuries Haunt 51 Champions in Fort Worth Title Chase
South West Conference notes list defending champion Christian and TCU as potential repeat contenders. With 27 Jettermen on hand and 16 starters, coach Dutch Meyer has depth but faces a looming knee injury jinx affecting key players Bertosh Marvin Fowler and Danny Powell, threatening Crest team prospects.
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Marvin Fowler
Peeks
Danny Powell
Frogs Named Favorites Despite Injury Questions
Bartosh anchored by a patched knee and a rotated lineup leads a Texas A&M style tune up for the year with Harvie, Ray, and Fowler in the backfield and Me, Blair, and Harris solid up front. Young backs and defenders step in as the squad reshapes around new guards Crouch Warne Martin and Williams, while the coach keeps hoping for a healthy core.
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Ry MecEaenern
Keith Flowers
Bartosh Baes
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Jack Ray
Fowler
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Bob Blair
Harris
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Wacker
Hal Lam
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Texas college grid hopefuls and 1952 season opener note
A fragment from Texas and Kingsville mentions Johnny of Mont Belvieu as a prospective addition to the Texas Conference roster. It notes Frazier lettered in football and track at Hill High School and that coach Roland Kudla led a squad with 15 lettermen returning from last year as they open their 1952 season Saturday against Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches.
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Lin Kingsville
Johnny Tof Mont Belvieu
Tr. Frazier
Hill High School
Roland Kudla
Jevetina
Stephen East
Nacordoches
Smokey Hassler Leads Jasper Katribe to 3-1 Win in Classic Bowl
Smokey Hassler bowled a 594 high series pacing Jasper Katribe to a 3-1 victory over Baytown Humble Club. Joe Gomez rolled the top single game 235 for Weingarten, but his team lost 4-0 to Budweiser. Huber Operators blanked Schlitz 4-0 and Huber Shop defeated Jax 4-0.
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Jasper Katribe
Baytown Humble Club
Weingarten
Joe Gomez
Budweiser
Huber
Schlitz
Huber Shop
Jax
Haisler
Karkowski
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Ghoir Seeee
O'Sullivan
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Tal Jis
Beytown Humble Club
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Ade Kubler
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National League Standings and Polio Report
Brooklyn leads the National League with a 90 53 record. New York, St Louis, Philadelphia, Chicago, Cincinnati, Boston and Pittsburgh follow with varying wins and losses. In other news Lincoln officials say polio unlikely in drinking water but must prove it after four Lincoln victims. A family of five and another group at a state park are cited as cases. one member did not drink the water.
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New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cincinnat
Boston
Pittsburgh
Mongay
Cincinnati
Sere Lincoln, Neb
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Kansas and TCU Brace for Opening Grid Fight
Lawrence KXAN reports Kansas and Texas Christian prepare for their season opener. Kansas relies on star halfback Charlie Hoag and quarterback Gil Reich with a 31 man backfield, while TCU, coached by Dutch Meyer, touts veterans and speed. TV spectators may reach 19 million sets. 64 cities may carry the game. Bud Laughlin’s Army induction hurts Kansas as Bartosh leads TCU’s prolific tailback group in a Meyer spread offense.
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Charles Nethaway Lawrence
Kxans
Kansas
Texas Christian
TCU
Charlie Hoag
Oklahoma
L. R
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Meyer
Hoag
Frank Cindrich
Jerry Robertson
Dallas
Gil Reich
Army
Galen Fiss
Frank Sabatini
Jayhawkers
Bud Laughlin
Laughlin
Buddy Leake
Gilbert Bartosh
Jaycees Propose NFL Rookie of Year Award
The Philadelphia Junior Chamber proposes a national Jaycee award for the NFL rookie of the year. Bob Walston, Eagles end, previously named 1951 outstanding rookie by sports writers, was honored at a Jaycee luncheon. If a Dallas rookie wins, Dallas Jaycees would honor him.
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Philadelphia Junior Chamber of Commerce
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Philadelphia Jaycees
Bob Walston
Philadelphia Eagles
Rook Walston
John J. Lehrman
U. S
Dressen Optimistic After Dodgers Dominate Reds
Dodgers crush Reds 11 to 5 with homers from Robinson Snider and Hedgs. Dressen says club ahead by three games with 31 remaining, noting Giants’ nine-run sixth inning as context. Also recalls Giants’ 32 to 1 win and mentions other MLB results and pennant chase.
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Gil Hedges
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Pirates
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Giants
Cardinals
DeJohn Seeks Fight With Turpin or LaMotta
Syracuse fighter Joey DeJohn, after a third round technical knockout of Irish Bob Murphy, seeks a bout with former middleweight champions Randy Turpin in London or Jake LaMotta in Detroit. DeJohn called off the Murphy bout after weight issues and aims for the biggest payday of his career. Murphy, weighing significantly above the contract figure, plans a Boston wedding September 27.
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Joey DeJohn
Bob Murphy
Randy Turpin
Jake LaMoitta
Syracuser
Murphy
DeJohn
Turpin
London
LaMotta
Detroit
Ann Moore
Boston
Bank Statement Snapshot From Harris County Texas Bank
A scanned bank statement lists assets including cash and securities totaling 3,334,299.57, with detailed holdings in U.S. Government obligations 1,931,627.57 and loans 1,197,262.27. It shows deposits of individuals and institutions, capital accounts, reserves, and a sworn attestment by cashier Charles H. Fuller of Harris County, Texas.
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Magic number same in both league pennants race
NEW YORK September 16 Any combination of Yankee victories and Indian defeats totaling nine will clinch the American League pennant for the Yankees. Likewise nine in the Dodgers' favor, counting their wins and the Giants' defeats, seals the National League pennant for the Dodgers.
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Aggies Face Rebuild With Emphasis On Speed And Spirit
Texas A&M coach Ray George plans a revamp emphasizing speed and spirit as the main assets for the coming season. Returning starters include end Darren Hooper and tackle Jack Little, with Raymond Haas and Sal Yer among top intrasquad contenders for backfield spots. The Aggies adopt the split-T to maximize quick backs while relying on sophomores and lettermen to fill gaps across offense and defense.
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