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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1953

Page

15

Seminole Indians Rebuilding With Few Lettermen in 1953

The Seminole football squad returns six lettermen amid a large junior group as coach Zollar reshapes the lineup. Optimism clashes with concerns over a rough schedule and inexperience at quarterback, while former players like Andrews and Culver compete for key roles. The 1952 season finished 8-1 with a playoff loss to Stamford, as the team eyed the 1953 slate and roster transitions.

Pecos Seminole Eagles Stamford Indians Denver City Crane Fort ‘Stockton Lamesa Tahoka Limefield Andrews Brownfield Kermit Levelland Tahboka Littlefield Stanford Thomas Isbell Kenneth Smith James Culver Jackie Carai Letterman Edwin Young Truman Kidd Marion Allen Roy Smith Ee Walter Vee Winfred Bagget Renee Cry He McGehee Guatiencas Geocelie Charles Fant Connie Bean Gordon Grayson Richard Gober Antis Wade Don Hassell Charles Vid Shelton Rae Chancellor Bill Burnett Bobby Travis Karl Don Benson Sopho- Cnartey James Jackson Charles Hargrove Bobbys Bingham Harry Walker My Travis Charles Jones Jackie Cargill Charles Hargroves George Zoller

Tech Gridders Thrust In Early Two A Days

The Raiders held a rugged practice with 1 for 6 drills and standout performances from Cavazos Johnson Green Lewis and Kimberlin headlining freshmen linemen. Presley Don Presley led the linebacking corps with Young Bruner Byrd among key ends. Minor injuries slowed the session but most players expected back in two to three days. Two a days resume Monday with a 3 p.m. picture session.

Weaver Bill Burke Hobbs Tommy Elliott Howard Hurt Borger DeWitt Raiders

Scott and Walker Reach Quarterfinals in New Mexico Golf

In Roswell the 39th annual New Mexico Golf Tournament saw M. C. Scott and Billy Walker of Hobbs advance to the quarterfinals. Scott beat Bob Ortega of Albuquerque 3 and 2, while Walker edged Walt Lindhart of Los Alamos 1 up. Clyde Black defeated Teddy White 4 and 2 in the second round’s marquee match.

Roswell M. C. Scott Billy Walker Hobbs New Mexico Clyde Blackwell Teddy White Scott Bob Ortega Albuquerque Walker Walt Lindhart Los Alamos

Hornets Seek First Real Win on Gridiron

Lorenzo enters its third football season aiming for a varsity victory after tied games last year. Coach James Williams is optimistic about progress despite losses to last year’s starters and a stiff district field. The roster includes nine seniors and ten sophomores with Foy Hargrove and Coy Hargrove leading the running game as Lorenzo hosts Whiteface B to open the campaign.

Lorenzo Lorenzo Hornets Hornets Wellman James Williams Williams Wayne Woodruff Foy Coy Hargrove Hornet Jackie Jerry Robertson John Sales Honey Bruce Sammy Skinner Wilbur Jones Wayne Dudley David Jones Carrol Scarbrough Gail Estep Kaye McElrop Don Chastain Harold Pierot Raymond Adams Ropesville Meadow Idalou Lorenzo Page Jackie Robertson Jerry Hargroves Robertsons

Texas antelope draw sets October hunts in Panhandle Pecos West

The Texas Game and Fish Commission will issue about 500 permits for antelope hunts in October. Winners will be notified by Sept. 1. West of the Pecos hunt runs Oct. 1–9. Panhandle hunts occur Oct. 20–24 and Oct. 27–31.

Austin Panhandle Pecos Texas Game and Fish Commission Howard Dodgen Commission

Chance Vought of Dallas ousts Carswell AFB in ABC Tourney

Chance Vought of Dallas defeated Carswell AFB on the second day of the Baseball Congress tournament. Carswell’s Bombers from Fort Worth were the first team eliminated in the four day double elimination event. Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas teams compete with the regional winner advancing to the national ABC tournament in Battle Creek Michigan later this month.

Dallas Chance Vought Carsday Carswell Bombers Fort Worth Louisiana Oklahoma Texas Battle Creek Mich

Scrap into New Steel

About half of all new U S steel comes from scrap metal. Automotive, rail, farm, demolished buildings, factories, and even the ocean supply scrap used in the steelmaking process.

United States

Nations hunt whales under annual Arctic catch limit

Ships from Norway Great Britain South Africa Japan the Netherlands Russia and Panama participate in a yearly hunt constrained by a total catch limit under a signed agreement.

Norway Great Britain South Africa Japan The Netherlands Russia Panama

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