Eagles prep roster for Dallas Texans game this season
The Eagles list numerous players from multiple colleges and regions including Van Buren from LSU and Pihos from Indiana as potential stars for the upcoming clash with the Dallas Texans. Coach Wayne Millner expresses optimism as Odessa hosts the August 29 bout and ticket sales proceed at $3.60.
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Vic Lindskog
Frank Reagan
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Company
Bob Celery
Longhorn League Remains Only Texas Circuit Without Negro Players
Four Negro pitchers starred across Texas leagues, marking a historic all Negro pitching duel in the Texas League. Bill Greason defeated Hoskins 3-2 as Oklahoma City beat Dallas in a seven inning game drawing 11,007. Mitchell debuted for Dallas in a 9-2 win over Texarkana, and Sammy Fowlkes won in Gulf Coast action as Miles played for Laredo in an 8-7 victory over Corpus Christi. The Longhorn League remains the only Texas league without a Negro player.
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Tatum Expects Strong Maryland Backfield For Bowls
Texas coach Jim Tatum, lecturing at a Texas coaching school, says Maryland would field a faster backfield and tougher defense if allowed to play, though bowl eligibility remains debated. He notes a possible bowl bid and suggests the team could be suspended again by the Southern Conference.
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State Athletes Help Make 52 Olympics Success
Texans won two first places at the Helsinki Games Walter Davis of Texas A&M in high jump and Skippy Browning of Texas in diving Darren Cooper of Texas A&M took second in the shot put Dean Smith of Texas was third in the 100 meters Former Texans Jim Gathers Mal Whitfield and Ollie Matson also placed The Texans aided the United States in beating Russia for the all around Olympic title The piece notes the overlap of baseball and football seasons and compares schedules for both sports.
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Babe Didrikson
Walter Davis
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Darren Cooper
Dean Smith
Texas
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Mal Whitfield
Ollie Matson
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Texas Cup golf matches face delay amid PGA inaction
The Texas Cup golf matches, stalled since 1950, face an August or September window that may slip into fall and clash with football season. Amateurs accuse the PGA of slow action while urging a clear plan or a shut down.
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PGA
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Graham Protests Loss After Giardello Upset
New York boxers Graham and Giardello faced a disputed 10 round decision with Giardello winning 4 to 1 on two judges cards. Graham demanded a commission review citing referee Felix and in ring conduct. A hearing was set for Thursday as Graham vows further action regarding the August rematch plans.
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Porterfield’s tough luck in eighth Yankee shutout wins
Washington pitcher Bob Porterfield worked eight innings allowing five hits but an unearned run in the sixth gave the Yankees a 1-0 win. The season features several hard-luck losses for Porterfield as he contends with potent opponents and upcoming starts against Philadelphia and other clubs.
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Lamesa Takes Pair From Pampa Oilers In Doubleheader
The Lamesa Loboes defeated the Pampa Oilers twice as part of the only doubleheaders in the West Texas New Mexico League on Monday night. Lamesa moved to within a half game of third place Hubbers while Lubbock trails the leader Clovis by 22 games. Other results saw Clovis over Amarillo 5 1, Albuquerque over Borger 5 2, Abi lene and Lubbock splitting games, and previews show Lamesa at Lubbock, Abilene at Pampa, Amarillo at Albuquerque, and Borger at Clovis on Tuesday.
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Odessa dominates U S Junior Olympic Track meet sweep
Odessa captures the U S Junior Olympic Track and Field title with 187 points, Odessa Bronchos led by Troy Moody Rogers Berggren Carl Bonne Larry Smith Kenneth Winbourg Swain Adams Jimmy Jackson John Aldridge Jonny McLaughlin Milton Gillespie Pete Oliver and Charles Kerr sweeping the 16 17 age group. Midland totals 44 1 2 points with Iraan Goldsmith and others scoring in multiple events.
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Larry Smith
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Jimmy Jackson
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Jonny McLaughlin
Milton Gillespie
Pete Oliver
Charles Kerr
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Joel Albright
Don Parmelly
Tommy Parish
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Don Dishong
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Lyall Eaves
Bill Harris
Leon Hodge
Buddy Whitley
James Jones
Kenneth Hise
Kenneth Wineburg
Tom Thompson
McCamey
Scotty Woodfin
Sonny McLaughlin
Carl Boone
Charles Hart
Odessa Summer Recreation Film Showing Friday
Odessans will see themselves on screen as the Summer Recreation Program presents a film at the high school auditorium Friday at 10 a.m. All students and parents are invited to attend.
District Tournament Opens With Slated Games
The District Little League begins with Odessa American League winners Cole Motor Browns facing Midland North League champions at East Side Park tomorrow at 10 a m. The Odessa National League McClurg Braves meet Crane at 5 p m. Winners play Thursday at 10 a m, with the final district title game set for Friday at 3 p m at East Side Park to determine regional entrants.
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Dallas Eagles, Fort Worth Battle For Texas League Lead
The Dallas Eagles and Fort Worth duel atop the Texas League with a half game between them as Monday results spread the standings. Beaumont beat Houston 2 to 0, Dallas beat Oklahoma City 4 to 1, Shreveport topped San Antonio 8 to 6 in eight innings, and Fort Worth edged Tulsa 2 to 1. Bill Glane outpitched Leo Cristante in 11 innings for Fort Worth, five walks apiece, four strikeouts for Glane.
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Charles Layne Fight Might Be Scheduled
In Ogden Utah a heavyweight bout between former champion Ezzard Charles and Rex Layne could lead to a winter title match. The International Boxing Club views the winner as the logical contender for a Walcott Marciano rematch, boosting stakes for both fighters.
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