Lubbock Hubbers prep with new setup and coaching links
A shift in leadership and a Pittsburgh Pirates farm connection mark the start of the 1953 Hubbers season as Winkler and new manager Bill Metzig outline plans. Public meet at Caprock Hotel highlights changes while other West Texas notes cover coaching moves, golf club days, and a coonhunters gathering in Palo Duro State Park.
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Texas
New Mexico
Ray Reene
Winkler
Lubbock Hubbers
Pittsburgh Pirates
Swinning Co
Caprock Hotel
Bill Metzig
Hubbers
West Texas Coonhunters Association
Palo Duro State Park
Cangon
L. M. Reynolds
Piainview
T. A. Gray
Djasugh
Thomas Gray
Hal Sayles
Abilene
Grover Seitz
Clovis
I. B. Palmer
Lubbock
Jackie Sullivan
Plainview
Tom Jordan
Welch Is Third In Balloting For Texas Star Athlete
Dallas January 17 Doyle touchdown referenced as Welch receives more votes than all other nominees combined. The Wildcat quarterback hailed by coaches and writers as one of Texas high school football's greatest will be honored by the Ex-Students Association of the University of Houston at a banquet. The article lists several Texas nominees and notes Welch’s intent to pursue education and baseball while awaiting graduation to receive the trophy due to amateur rules.
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Bud
Sherrod
Tennessee
Texas Tech
Bobby Goad
Oklahoma
Red Braiderland
DeWitt Weaver
Tech
Texas
Golf Club
Paul Jones
D. Ray Givens Jr
Meadowbrook
Willie Wilson
Givens
Paul
Dallas
Doyle
Wildcat
Femple
Flomot Invitational Basketball crowns winners
Ouitaque girls and Childress boys captured the two division titles at the Flomot Invitational Tournament in FLOMOT on January 17. Silverton and Matador each took third with 25038 wins, while Flomot earned trophies for the boys and girls.
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Flomot
Tte
Quitaque
Childress
Silverton
Matador
Flomot Phies
Guteue
Wolfforth Wins Two Games in Local Meet
Wolfforth posted a two game sweep in a local school event as BT oan canese failed to match pace. The report notes strong defensive play and steady offense throughout both contests.
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Wolfforth
BT Oan Canese
Tech And Tarleton Fencing Teams Tie
Tech and Tarleton fencing teams tied in a league bout yesterday. The result keeps both programs in contention as the first three finishers advance to the division finals set to be held in Denton.
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Texas Tech
John Tarle
Ton
Fencing League of America
Denton
Momente Atet
Brownfield Cubs Rally to Beat Sudan Hornets 54 44
Brownfield pulled away after halftime to defeat Sudan 54 to 44 in a boys basketball game. The Cubs trailed 27 23 at halftime as Sudan fouled late in the fourth quarter giving Brownfield free throws. Wie, Wier, and Leon led scoring with 24, 14, and 2 points respectively.
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Sudan
Brownfield Cubs
Odessa Bronchos Edge Bobcats 58 57 for 3rd District Win
Odessa Bronchos rallied to defeat the San Angelo Bobcats 58 57 in District 1 AAAA play. Bobcats missing leading scorer Harris hampered rebounding and fast break. Bobby Joe Walker scored for San Angelo late, but Tuffy Zellars sealed the win with ball control.
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Enight
Ic Ae Odessa Bronchos
San Angeleans
Caneer
Bby Harris
Harris
Bobcats
Bobby Joe Walker
Odessa
Tuffy Zellars
Zellars
Hubert Whitley
H S U Golf Coach Named Collegiate Links Group Chairman
Abilene January 17 Special E W Bill Ledbetter Hardin Simmons athletic director and golf coach named chairman of the golf committee for the National Association of Intercollegiate Golf Ledbetter has guided the Cowboys to two straight Border Conference golf titles named by W B Lee and list of committee members from multiple colleges including Eastern Washington Western Washington and Ohio Wesleyan
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Abilene
E. W
Bill
Ledbetter
Dieece
Hardin- Simmons University
National Association of Intercollegiate
Met Ledbetter
Cowboys
W. B. Lee
S. E. Carver
Western Washington
Juan Reid
Colorado College
al Akins
Lewis and Clark College
Earl Keith
Schultz Uechita Baptist Collee
Rob Striner
Ohio Wesleyan
C. Connell
Rare
W. S. Jippin
Clarion State
McMurry Coach Guest Speaker at Anton Grid Banquet
Moore, head football coach at McMurry College in Abilene, will speak at Anton High grid banquet Monday at 7 30 p.m. The Anton team finished last season 5 4 and competes in District 3 B.
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Anton
Moore
McMurry College
Abilene
Anton High Sono
T ‘King
Davey Begins Gavilan Camp At Tam O Shanter Chicago
Welterweight Chuck Davey trains at Tam O Shanter Club in Chicago as he prepares for the February 11 title fight with Kid Gavilan. He runs four miles through snow and uses a boxing ring set in the club lounge while film is shot for sponsor promotions. May, Tam O Shanter owner, provides luxurious living quarters and studio access for the camp.
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Chuck Davey
Tam O’shanter
Davey
Kid Gavilan
Michigan State
Tam O’ Ter Country Club
Loop
Gaviland
Tampeter
George S. May
Con Senna
Meg P
May
Senate
Gavilan
Knowles
International Boxing Club
Eady
Deee
Levington High Wins Basketball Doubleheader From Roswell
Levington, New Mexico, hosted Roswell in a basketball doubleheader. The B team won 52-44 and the varsity edged Roswell 44-43. Heydon Battle and Les L. G Caudill each scored 11 for the winners, who trailed 27-23 at halftime but outscored Roswell 15-4 in the final period to seal the victory.
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Lovington
N. M
Levington
Roswell
Patterson
Heydon Battle
Les L. G. Caudill
Cowboys Rally Past Buffaloes In Border Clash
In Abilene at Rose Field House the West Texas State Buffaloes stalled the ball late to fall 64 61 to the Cowboys. Durwood Smith and Bob Tremaine sparked key scores while Troy Burrus led the Buffaloes with 19 points as Larry Roberts sealed the win with late free throws.
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West Texas State Buffaloes
Rose Field House
Larry Roberts
Cowboys
Durwood Smith
Bob Tremaine
Tremaine
Troy Burrus
Dennis Walling
Bill Scott
Doyle Edith
Buffs
Roberts
Ted Hale
Jim Covert
West's 1952 football team tops in defense and near the top offense
West's 1952 football squad finished with a standout total defense ranking and a strong total offense placing ninth. The season highlighted a stingy defense and productive backfield performances across the roster.
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West
Aenteens
College Basketball Scores Across Texas and Beyond
Abilene and Odessa posted 56 while Brownfield San Angelo edged St Sucian 57. Texas Tech 82 led Phillips 66 Midland. Arizona 52 beat New Mexico 50. S F Austin 69 topped Sul Ross 63. Tennessee 89 defeated Georgia Tech. Maryland 68 beat North Carolina 6. Richmond 32 Aviles st Mary, Mercer 85 over Wofford 72. Canisius 33 over Providence 63. Army 75 over Rutgers 63. Penn State 47 over Brandeis 95. Pittsburgh 70 over Lafayette 77. New York Tech 81 over Long Island Aggies 30. Rocky Mountain Wyoming 63 over New Mexico Far West Montana 84 Utah 73. Professional results include Baltimore 42 over Indianapolis 66.
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Midland
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Sul Ross
Texas Lutheran
Corpus
Santa Tennessee
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Neeten
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Wagner
Army
Betatt St. Wee
Albright Dickinson
King’s College
Upeaia
Manchester
Franklin
Dexter Clips Hobbs In Varsity Basketball Battle
Dexter defeated Hobbs 47-41 in a varsity game as Hobbs led 22-20 at halftime. The local team also won the B team contest 48-29, with standout play noted from Hobbs and Ronald Wie.
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Dexter
Hobbs
Tak Hich
Ronald Wie Can Ote
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