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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1953

Page

14

Idalou Wildcats Move to Class A Faces Player Shortage

Idalou Wildcats prepare for their first Class A season under Coach Lloyd Hunt. Only 23 football candidates include six freshmen and three new players, with thirteen returning lettermen and six backfield players. Key prospects Terie end Jimmy Joiner and quarterback Wade Bowers anchor the team as they pursue success.

Bill Hart Avalanche-Journal Idalou Wildcats Lloyd Hunt Taylor Leigie Wikcate Joiner L. R. Taylor South Plains Bill Jacobs Jimmy Joiner Wade Bowers

Frazier Catches Lead In TL Bat Race And Relays

The article chronicles Frazier as the league's player of the year with top totals in runs hits and total bases, edging Forest Jacobs and Har ry Heslet in key categories. It also notes pitching leaders and team batting pace, plus district football picks and player lists for upcoming schedules.

Frazier Forest Jacobs Fort Worth Jacobs Frank Tornay Dallas Heslet Shreveport Harry Heslet Russelle Elliott Buzz Clarkson Les Fleming Beaumont Gale Wade Nino Escalera Tulsa Wade Homie Howie Rodemeyer Gu Inte Carol Beringer Red Murft Oklahoma City Bill Greason Don Swartz Houston

Ousted Defending Champ Leads Early at Braeburn Invitational

Defending champion Buddy Weaver of Houston was eliminated with a 2 and 1 loss to Roy Moore of Beaumont. Joe Conrad of San Antonio defeated Hale Hessemer, and Don Limecheck of Freeport beat Dick McCreary. Other winners included Floyd Addington and Roy Priest. Quarterfinals set for Sunday with semis and final Labor Day.

Houston Buddy Weaver Joe Conrad San Antonio Weaver Roy Moore Beaumont Conrad Ale Hessemer Don Limecheck Freeport Dick McCreary Floyd Addington Dallas Bill Loesch Roy Priest New Freland Bob Kosten Providence R.I

Rice Owls Open Practice With Scrimmage Ahead of Florida

Rice coach Jess Neely led the Owls through their first scrimmage of the season in Houston. Three quarterbacks impressed in early drills while Fred Lange faced a likely season ending leg issue and Jack Davis returned from the Air Force to join practice. The piece notes the national geographic society on the rising size of today’s whaling fleet.

Houston Jess Neely Rice Owls Owls Neely Leroy Fenstemaker Athhley Proctor Pinky Nisbet Rice Florida Fred Lange Jack Davis Palestine Air Force Davis

Cardinals Chase Milwaukee in Sept. 6 showdown

Rebbeck and Avelanche-Jownes led the Cardinals in a Sept. 6 bid to chase Milwaukee in a 7 to 5 game. Campanella hit his 36th and 30th homers, driving in five as Brooklyn routed the Giants 16 to 7. Cubs beat Reds 5 to 4. Yanks vs Senators rainout. calf growth noted.

New York Roy Campanella Brooklyn

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