Bobcats Begin 1955 Football Campaign Under Churchill At Fair Perk Stadium
Head coach Charles Churchill and assistants start Monday with the 1955 practice season at Fair Perk Stadium. The squad faces rebuilding after 1954 graduation losses, moves positions, promotes B squad players, and plans a 24 man roster. Churchill emphasizes fight and spirit despite size and depth limits.
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Charles Churchill
Fair Perk
Bobcat
Churchill
Childress
Barron
Brummett
Smith
Otto Stahl
Bobby Short
Bee
Danny Howard
Howard
Fred Cawthon
Cats
Bobcats
Tight Race For Texas Batting Crown Is On
The Texas League title chase tightens between Fort Worth’s Dick Williams and Dallas’ Eddie Knoblauch as official averages through Wednesday put Williams at .331 and Knoblauch leading in hits with 171. Ray Murray, Leo Thomas, Pidge Browne, and others rival in runs, triples, and steals while Red Murff leads in 20 game wins and complete games. Houston tops club hitting with a .270 average and 232 doubles while San Antonio powers 126 homers.
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Fort Worth
Dick Williams
Dallas
Eddie Knoblauch
Williams
Ray Murray
Shreveport
Leo Thomas
Pidge Browne
Knoblauch
Joe Koppe
Red Graber
Tulas
Sherwin Dixon
Houston
Red Murff
Mel Held
San Antonio
al Papai
Oklahoma City
Mel Waters
Harry Hoisma
Waters
Hoisma
Buffs
College To Open Football Drills In Seguin
Seguin Texas Lutheran Bulldogs begin 1955 football drills at daybreak with 15 lettermen returning from last year's one win squad. They open the season September 17 against Southwest Texas State, the preseason Lone Star Conference favorite, under independent Lone Star rules.
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Seguin
Texas
Texas Lutheran Bulldogs
Lutheran
Bulldogs
Southwest Texas State
Lone Star
Shade improves survival of planted evergreens with eight inch shingle
A brief horticultural note states that placing an eight inch shingle to provide partial shade can increase the field survival rate of planted evergreen trees.
Reject Move By IBC to Settle Monopoly Suit
Washington August 20 The Justice Department rejected an out of court settlement offered by the International Boxing Club in a three year old monopoly case. Officials said the concessions were insufficient and no talks are active. A consent judgment would invalidate all exclusive IBC contracts, effectively an unconditional surrender.
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Washington
Justice Department
International Boxing Club
Professional Boxing Corporation
United States
Department
Herbert Brownell, Jr
IBC
Little Liz It’s Later Than You Think
The line hints at a column or caption noting that childhood play has shifted to adult work, with the tone suggesting humor about growing up and responsibilities. The phrase frames a reminder that leisure time diminishes as duties increase.
Maxwell Heads Odessa Pro Am Field in Local Golf
Odessa native Maxwell leads the seventh Odessa pro am field at the standard 18 hole best ball format. Maxwell earned 13956.42 in 10th place on the tour last year and teams with Bill Roden to chase top money. Last year’s amateur winner Ernie Vossler turns pro and teams with Bobby Goetz while past partner Doug Higgins teams with Wendy Green.
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Odessa
Billy Maxwell
Maxwell
Bill
Red) Roden
Ernie Vossler
Bobby Goetz
Arlington
Doug Higgins
Fort Worth
Wendy Green
Midland
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Jim Martin
Durwood Johnson
Pres Wright
Paduca
Daragons
Philips Blackhawks
Bob
Don Chism
Rodney Mullins
Bill Sport
Tom Highy
Bill Martin
Dave Brummett
Harold Smith
Chism
F. A. Davis
DeWayne Bradford
Don Cawthon
Bobby Price
Jerry Cawthon
Mullins
Sport
Ernie Holleman
Bill Vehslage
James Helms
Charles Eatherly
John Robinson
Eatherly
Everett Groseclose
John Mills
H. L. Martin
Alan Gage
Higley
Gerald Havens
DeWayne Hollman
Martin
Jim Lowe
Dan Mitchell
A. C. Bennett
Ave
United Press
College
Anches
Sheaffer & Parker Fountain
A. L. Harp Drug CO
Little Liz
Sally
Emily
Jimmy Colon
Long Island Sound
Larchmont
N.Y
Pias
Marshall
John Marshall
Richmond
Rembrandt Peale
John Adams
Doris Day
James Cagney
MGM
Roden
Dessa
Denney’s
Marbrook
Betty Jeans
Donnybrooks
Louis Chaney
Junior Elegance
Denny’s Dress Shop
A. Q. Dennington
Lillie Pryor
Commerce
Tl First State Bank of
General Motors
of the
United State
Prsident
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