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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1952

Page

7

Smackover Scott Shines for Eagles at Hershey Camp

In Hershey Pa special report the 1952 Philadelphia Eagles show 40 players daily two way versatility led by Clyde Smackover Scott the fastest man in football who recovered from injuries to star on defense and offense Scott stars at left half while the defense aims to match 1948 squads tickets for Eagles Texans exhibition in Odessa priced 3 60 available at N Lee and W Eighth Avenue and Bronco Stadium under Odessa Shrine Club sponsorship

Hershey Philadelphia Eagles Eagles Wayne Millner Clyde Smackover Scott Arkansas Dallas Texans N. Lee and W. Eizhth Broncho Stadium Odessa Shrine Club Scotty Bill Porter

Scotty confident in pro prospects amid team optimism

Scott says he feels good about his chances this year and aims to prove himself in the pros. He credits the defense to mentors Mike Jarmoluk Chuck Bednarik and Ken Farragut and notes the line’s impact on breaking plays. He competes with Al Pollard for the starting left half and also plays safety.

Arkansas Navy The Birds Scott Scotty Mike Jarmoluk Chuck Bednarik Ken Farragut

Ortega Hurls Past Midland 2 to 1

The Odessa Oilers edged Midland 2-1 as a single, double steal and a wild pitch helped generate both runs in the fifth inning before 1 960 spectators.

Ortega Midland Spec G

Broncs Rally to Beat Angelo 4-3 in San Angelo Thriller

Southpaw Evelie Ortega earned his 19th win as Odessa edged Midland 4-3 in a tense Longhorn League game. Ortega escaped a wild fifth inning, while Carl Bossenberry homered for Midland. Big Spring defeated San Angelo 4-3 as Corrales earned the save in a late rally.

Evelie Ortega Midland Ortega Indians Wes Ortiz Odessa Keith Nicolls Felix Castro Raul Dieppa Carl Barcour Castro Dieppa Hero Dwire Carl Bossenberry Bossenberry Scooter Hughes Dwire Ed Sama Pat O’keefe O’keefe Joe Eckstine Lefty Loyko Earl Bossenberry Evelio Ortega

Roswell Rockets win 3-1 as rain stops Vernon game

Roswell edges Vernon 3-1 after a ninth inning rally. Stubby Greer homered in the eighth and Elwood Grantham, Les Stimmer, and Audie Malone contributed key hits as rain halted play after Roswell took the lead. Malone earned his 11th win with a four hitter as Lefty Lloyd Wallis went the distance.

Roswell Amaire Stepe Sanowski Audie Malone The Dusters Scamas Lloyd Wallis Vernon Eddie Bucynssi John Fernold Iraswell Wallis Nieolson Malone

Artesia Drillers Muscle Past Braves 13 3

Artesia built a 13 to 3 lead with eight run fourth inning as Herrmann collected four hits and drove in two runs. The Drillers limited Sweetwater to eight hits while Madison Maddox was honored at the game before his August 16 retirement after 47 years with Humble Pine Line Co.

Artesia WCW Artesia Drillers Sweetwater Braves Herrmann Braves Drillers Midland Odessa Oilers Earl C. Maddox Maddox Humble Pine Line Co

Texas All Stars Set for Oil Bowl

Texas all star football players chosen to face Oklahoma in the 15th Oil Bowl charity game at Coyote Stadium Wichita Falls on August 22. Notable picks include Charles Brewer of Lubbock as outstanding player, with Johnny Tatum of Lubbock also selected. Guard Walter Cooley and end Earl Johnson headline a roster that features players from Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Abilene and other Texas cities.

Wichita Falls Tex Texas Oklahoma Coyote Stadium Cooper Robbins Ted Jeffries Charles Brewer Lubbock Johnny Tatum Walter Cooley Odesse Henry Rutherford Waco Bill Green Temople Don Wilson Houston Earl Johnson Texarkana Jimmy ‘Smith Grand Prairie Joe Moore Abilene Tommy Frank Siragusa James Excell Amnett Fort Worth Pat Tolar San Antonio Bill Cheadle Dallas Stanley Coxer Midland J. D. Bradshaw Childress Nenneth Wert Stanford Bill Herchman Vernon Billy Huddleston Iraan Nevin Lunsburry Bayton James Sider Delyinn Patterson Wichita ‘Falls Donald Ronald Robbins Breckenridge Robbins Kizhoma Earl Presley Duncan and Jaci Co

Weekend high school soccer scores and upcoming games

Odessa 2 1 Midlandaria 1 5 Artesia 1 5 Sweetwater 3 Roswell 5 Vernon 1. Sunday's schedule lists Midland at Onesss Big Spring at San Anscio Sweetwater at Artesia Vernon at Roswell.

Odessa Midiarna Big Spring San Angelo Artesii Sweetwater Roswell Vernon Onesss San Anscio Artesia

Slo-Mo-Shun IV Wins Gold Cup Race

Seattle’s Slo-Mo-Shun IV captured the Gold Cup after rivals failed on a barren course. An injury to driver Bill Cantrell followed an explosion in one boat. Miss Pepsi briefly set a 101.024 mph 30 mile record before dropping out early.

Seattle Slo-Mo-Shun IV Bill Cantrell Janasome Swanley Wouae Speed Vear Racing Cnouck Thompson

Odessa Wins Junior Olympic Swimming Meet

Odessa swept the Junior Olympic Swimming and Diving meet with girls 154 points and boys 114 tops. Midland placed second in both divisions, Odessa led combined scoring with 268 to Midland 213, with San Angelo 81 and others following. Outstanding swimmers named include J Lee Graham and Judy Voss, with high point honors to Billy Ferrill and top age group winners across 10 and under to 15 16.

Odessa Midland San Angelo Pyote Fort Stockton Crane J. Lee Graham Judy Voss Billy Ferrill Pype Dwane Newman Carol Muir Doug Muir Winifred Jackson Jimmy Davidson San Aneglo Jeannie Glagnorn Illy Ferrill Nell Curran

Red Sox Triumph Over Yankees In ten innings

In New York on August 9 the Red Sox beat the Yankees 3 to 1 in 10 innings to open a crucial three game set. Dick Gernert belted his 12th homer to start the 10th and Don DiMaggio followed with his fifth to seal the victory for Boston.

New York Red Boston Sox Yankee Stadium Yankees Red Sox Dick Gernert Lou Bou- Greau Vic Raschi Mel Parnell Johnny Sain al Benton Don DiMagio Benton Sam Boston DiM'gio Orizzuto O Mantle Cood'n Bauer Kell Sberra Raschi Brid Sain Mize Bostonnic New Yorke DiMaggio Throneberry Gernert Collins RBI DiMagio Rizzuto S—Evers Raschi McDougald Goodman Mantle Berra Parnell Soq Ho— Parnell Wild Piten U—Robb Grieve Passarella Honochick

Athletics-Senators game washed out after top third inning

Washout occurred Saturday night in Washington as the Athletics led 1-0 in the top of the third. Lue A’s scored in the first on an error and a run from Paisley, driven home by Zernial’s fly.

Waasoangton Athletics Senators Lue A Bob Porterfield Erris Rain Dave Paisley Gus Zernial

Kentucky Faces Possible Suspension by SEC Officials

University of Kentucky officials travel to Birmingham for a Southeastern Conference executive committee meeting as writers predict a probable suspension in basketball and likely football. Officials and Kentucky sources refuse to discuss while the committee investigates athletic program concerns linked to the national basketball scandal.

Lexington University of Kentucky Birmingham Southeastern Conference Executive Committee Kentucky Herman L. Donovan John M. Gallalee Tuscaloosa Ala

North-South All-Star Game Delivers Thrilling Fort Worth Show

In Fort Worth on Friday night the 8st football all star clash thrilled fans with top play. Billy Pete Huddleston of Iraan left early injured after a strong North drive, possibly changing momentum as North totaled 95 yards. Walter Cooley of Odessa stood out on offense despite eye injuries, while Jack Kirkpatrick of Post showed potential for Texas Tech.

Fort Worth Billy Pete Huddleston Iraan Billy Pete North Billy Jim Tatum Huddleston Bill West Texas Southwest Conference Texas A & M Walter Cooley Odessa Big Walter Walter Dutch Meyer South Paul Jette Wink Charles Brewer Lubbock Jack Kirkpatrick Texas Tech

Indians Rally Past Browns 7 5 In Ninth Inning

Fred Marsh delivered a three hit game including two RBIs and then misplayed a towering fly in short center allowing two Browns runs as Cleveland edged St. Louis 7 5. The win pulled the Indians within a game and a half of the Yankees as Marsh sparked a seventh inning rally and Garcia held a 2 0 lead early.

ST. Louis Fred Marsh Luke Kasterts Cleveland Indians St. Louis Browns Indians New York Yankees Tribe Tommy Byrne Dale Mitcheil Savvoy Avila Earl Harrist Byrne Arry Doby al Rosen Doby Easter Ray Boone Marsh Jim Delsing Mitchell Rosen Mike Garcia Bill Glynn Jim Dyck Larry Doog Cleveland Wally Westlake

Dodgers sweep Phillies as Campanella hits his 23rd homer

Brooklyn Dodgers win 6-0 and 4-2 in a twi night doubleheader at Philadelphia. Billy Lees pitches a seven hit shutout in game one and Joan Rutherford allows six hits in game two. Roy Campanella belts two homers while Gil Hodges and Billy Cox homer in each game. Del Ennis hits a late two run shot for Philadelphia as the Phils avoid a double sweep. Dodgers extend NL lead to eight games and own the season series 7-5.

Philadelphia Billy Lees Joan Rutherford Brooklyn Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies Roy Campanella Dodgers Gil Hodges Billy Cox del Ennis Phils Phillies Shibe Park Lees Brooklyn Karl Drews Iim Konstanty

Texan Captures World Record Robalo in Tampico

The 33 pound robalo or rovalo was caught Friday in Tampico by Mrs. Jeannie Hanks of Paducah Kentucky. G T Hales, international delegate of the U S Fish and Game Association, announced the record Saturday.

Robalo Tampico Mex Jeannie Hanks Paducah Rex G. T. Hales U. S. ‘Fish and Game Association

Spahn Dominates Giants with Ten Strikeouts for 2-0 Win

Boston Braves pitcher Warren Spahn struck out 10 Giants and allowed three hits in a 2-0 shutout before 3,589 fans. Spahn improved to 11-1 while Hearn took the loss for New York as the Giants were held scoreless through 22 innings.

Spahn Blanks Giants Boston Warres. Spahn Boston Braves New York Giants Giants Spahn Chicago Cubs New York Jethroe Will Yvars Corwin Aya Yotais Hearn Logan Gordon E—Crowe RBI Sisti- Thorpe Rigney Lockmen Wiliams Williams Lose Man Ho—Hearn Boggess Pinelli Engen

Buffs Rally to Beat Dallas Eagles 7 3

Houston Buffs, in last place, toppled the Dallas Eagles 7 to 3. Five runs in the sixth inning off Jose Santiago fueled the comeback as Jack Creel earned the win after relieving in the second inning.

Houston Dallas Eagles Jose Santiago Jack Creel el |Papai

Lubbock Stock Car Drivers Dominate Friday Program

Lubbock drivers captured six events at the Stock Car racing program on Friday night. George Spinett won the trophy dash, Ralph Roberts took the floor heat and the Australian Pursuit, Bull Tillson claimed the Fast Heat and the 25 lap feature, and Bob Hester won the consolation.

Lubbock George Spinett Ralpy Rooerts Bull Tillson Bob Hester

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