Huns Plainview Victory Narrowly Ties Series 11-2
In a season finale at Odom Field Ralph Blair earned his first Pony win with eight hits allowed over eight innings. Lubbock Hubbers committed six errors and wasted late rallies as Plainview scored seven runs against Payte to secure an 11 to 2 win despite Hubbers’ early lead.
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Ralph Blair
Huns Plainview
Joe Kelly
George Payte
Lubbock Hubbers
Odom Field
Midland
Ponies
Hubbers
Lubbock
Plainview
Payte
Bill Metzig
Somery
Abilene Blue Sox
Blue Sox
Sox
Broncs to Open 1953 with Texas Panhandle Showdown Jackets
The Odessa Bronchos host nonconference foe the Yellow Jackets at Broncho Stadium as 1-AAAA teams brace for a tougher season. District action looms and Seeewee’s squad aims to sharpen its attack while Highland Park visits Fair Park for a clash with the Scotties.
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Earl Scudday
Neurnal
Campelen Fraleyightener
West Nee Tirthesse Serecien Pla
Highland Park
Baron Leone and Funk To Meet Highlight Coast to Coast Tour
Baron Leone remains a top box office draw as he headlines a coast to coast tour with strong attendance in every city. His annual earnings from the exertions are cited between 80 000 and 90 000 dollars. Meanwhile Lubbock High announces open dates and non contact drills as Westerners build toward fall games with standout linemen Ed Haney and Wendell Turner among the leading candidates for guard and tackle spots.
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Leone
Boxoffice
Pamenin
Canren Ice
Ed Haney
Jimmy Gafford
Wendell Turner
Tech Gridders see strong first scrimmage at Texas Tech
An offensive minded varsity overwhelmed reserves and freshmen in the first scrimmage at Odom Field. Coach DeWitt Weaver praised some freshmen while noting the team still needs work after witnessing steady early production from Jerry Johnson and Kirkpatrick and Buddy Hill.
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Texas Tech
Odom Field
DeWitt Weaver
Seca
Jerry Johnson
Acd Kirkpatrick
Buddy Hill
Weaver
Wayne Kimberlin
Bill Harrawood
Johnson
Norman Jones
Lubbock
Jim Sides
Bobby Cavazos
Kingsville
Paul Erwin
Vic Spooner
Jimmie Williams
Araay Walker
Don Bobby Hunt
Billy Ricketts
Kirkpatrick
Rick Spinks
Kermit
Don Douglass
Corpus
Don Lewis
Hubbers slump under pressure as playoffs near
The Hubbers struggle with a team batting slump harming playoff prospects as they manage only 16 hits in 28 innings, with Bobby Fernandez the sole bright spot. Texas Tech football workouts show rugged play and improving freshman impact, while several freshmen eye promotions.
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Hubbers
Yokum
Lubbock
Bobby Fernandez
Lopez May Not Manage Cleveland Indians In '54
Cleveland news reports quote Lopez saying he has not decided if he will resign as Indians manager. He denies immediate plans to leave or pursue another job and says his focus is to finish strong this year. He notes talks with Hank Greenberg about winter deals but says contract terms were not discussed.
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Cleveland
Lopez
Cleveland Indians
Hal Lebovitz
Cleveland News
Lebovitz
Hank
Greenberg
Yoruba Women Dress Hair Elaborately With Ornaments
Yoruba women of Nigeria adorn their hair with intricate styles and bright ornaments as part of traditional attire. The elaborate grooming reflects cultural identity and ceremonial preparation across communities.
Seixas And Head Reach Davis Cup Semis In New York
Vic Seixas of Philadelphia and Lewis Head of Australia advance to the semi finals of the national team championships at Forest Hills. Nielsen defeats Denmark’s Kurt in a thrilling four setter as Seixas and Head loom as favorites for the Melbourne challenge. Maureen Connolly nears a third straight women’s crown with decisive wins over Althea Gibson and Helen Pastall Perez, while Doris Hart and Shirley Fry win their matches.
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Forest Hills
N. Y
Melbourne
Vic Seixas
Philadelphia
Lewis Head
Australia
Melos
Denmark
Kurt Nielsen
West Side
Neers
Seixas Toad
Tony Trabert
Cincinnati
Ken Rosewall
Maureen Connolly
San Diego
Althea Ibson
New York
Doris Hart
Coral Gables
Jean Rinkel-Quertier
Margaret Caberne Et du Pont
Shirley Fry
Akron
Vann Ligon Upsets Erfurth In Tourney
Vann Ligon a 55 year old former club champion defeated Billy Erfurth of Lubbock 1 up on the 25th hole to reach the Midland Country Club Invitation Tournament semifinals. Ligon held a one over par day while Erfurth battled back with finessed shots and a late rally before losing on the seventh extra hole.
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Midland
Vann Ligon
Billy
Lubbock
Ligon
Raymond Leggett
Roan Tuett
Windy Green
Erfurth
Hale
Ligoa
Pugh
Paul Anderson
Ladies Golf Group At Hillcrest Plans New Association
The Hillcrest Ladies Golf Group meets to form a Hillcrest Ladies Golf Association. Speaker Kearney Carpenter notes hopes the club will grow statewide. 177 women attended the first meeting. a second gathering is set for Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. to elect officers and discuss preliminary matters.
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Hill
Hillcrest Pk
Lake Worth hosts first Texas Outboard and Southwest Inboard race
Boats from five states race in the first annual event at Lake Worth on Sunday with over 100 entries. Proceeds go to charity.
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Fort Worth
Lake Worth
U S Retains Walker Cup Title at Kittansett
MARION Mass Sept 5 UP The United States routed Britain in two days of foursomes and singles to win the Walker Cup for the 13th time in 14 events. Led by Amateur Champion Jack Westland the 48 year old congressman from Everett WA and Navy Airman Littler of San Diego Calif anchored a steady U S effort as Eisenhower sent a letter of congratulations. The British offered only brief resistance with a bright spot by Ronald ite of England.
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Joe Valdivielso
Frosty
Kennedy
al Kubski
Doug Alford
Bob Rose
Bobby Brown
Bobby Fernandez
Eisenhower
Marion
Mass
Jack Westland
Uni
Britain
Kittansett Club
U. S
Sra
Westland
Everett
Wash
Navy
Littler
San Diego
Calif
Ronald Ite
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