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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1952
Page
3
Texas topped Colorado A&M 53 to 46 in Austin with Billy Powell scoring 17 points to spark a early lead. Slue Hull emptied the bench with 15 players seeing action as Colorado rallied for 21 in the final period.
The Bonham Purple Warriors, fresh from a Greenville consolations title, meet the Sherman Bearcats in the final home game before Christmas. The twin bill includes a 6:30 p.m. B team contest and features Bearcats led by Henry Sory with Sherman scorers Taylor and Pierce. Bonham plans to start Morris Arledge Herriage and Vaught with Dickerson sidelined for the Warriors.
New York Giants manager Leo Durocher rejects a report he will quit baseball to pursue television, stating no further comment and noting he will remain with the Giants as long as owner Horace Stoneham wants him. The Yankees announce two spring camps for promising rookies in Glendale and Lake Wales, while the Reds report nearly $35,000 losses for the year.
The Bailey Bulldogs visit Ector for a key 43-B battle as both teams sit unbeaten. Home court favors Ector but Bailey’s depth could tip the race in a decisive showdown. Notable players include Jadontia at Trenton Randolph at Windom and Leonard at Gober Savoy Iraw on Daye.
AAA Championship football game between Temple and Breckenridge is postponed due to rain. Ralph Wolf of Baylor Stadium says the field will be kept covered to protect players and keep plans on track for Saturday. Tickets will be sold at Temple Breckenridge and nearby schools with limited public outlets.
Arkansas legislative council votes eight to four to abolish the University of Arkansas athletic director position saving the state ten thousand dollars a year. Representative Paul Van Dalsem argued the move could help attract Bear Bryant as coach and end campus strife linked to the athletic department. Opponents said the matter belongs to the university board of trustees and questioned who would lead the program.
Texas A&M defeats Eastern New Mexico 62 48 at College Station as Leroy Malisch returns from a one game layoff. Don Barford and FB Griggs pace the Aggies with 11 points each while Miksch grabs six rebounds.
SHREVEPORT La Dec 16 The Shreveport Sports playoff champions add hard hitting outfielder Harry Hesler from San Antonio in a straight cash deal. Hesler, a 1962 home run leader, helps offset the loss of sluggers Harry Elliott and Grant Johnston. Hesler had 3 home runs including five grand slams in 117 games, batting .283.
A rundown of results shows Texas topping Colorado A&M 63 46 while Texas A&M beat Eastern New Mexico 68 48. Lamar Tech defeated Trinity 104 84 and McNeese State beat East Texas Baptist 72 69. Other notable scores include Seton Hall 77 over Louisville 66 and Florida 73 over Minami of Florida 75.
Henry Clay Graham 80 died in the Fannin Hotel fire early Monday. Services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bonham Baptist Church with Rev. William Ferguson officiating. Interment at Allen's Point Cemetery. Wise Funeral Home directing. Survivors include seven sons and four daughters plus grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Wisconsin coach Ivy Williams plans new plays to crack USC defense as the Badgers head to the coast for New Year’s Day Rose Bowl. USC coach Jess Tillis worries about his attack while a sharp Trojan defense dominates, scoring points via turnovers and stops. NCAA figures show USC's defense produced more scoring than its offense across three games, with strong punt return and interception yardage. The piece notes USC’s defense contributing advantage in a game expected to hinge on offense.
In Galveston on December 27 the Shrimp Bowl Game will draw about 10 000 fans for a mass barbecue of shrimp. The event features a match between Sam Houston State Huntsville and Northeastern Roma State of Tahlequan with shrimp served by local shrimpers.
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