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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1952

Page

8

Yanks Indians Open Crucial Series Today

Yankees gamble on Allie Reynolds to hold first place lead against the Indians in a pivotal series. The day’s slate includes the White Sox beating Cleveland, the Giants and Cubs trading wins, and Hank Sauer pacing the Cubs with multi run homers. Georgia Gov. Herman Talmadge denounces a civil rights bill as unconstitutional.

New York Yankee Casey Stengel Allie Reynolds Indians Yankees Dodgers Steve Gromek Elsa Chicago Gorman White Sox Sid Hudson Cleveland Red Sox Dick Gernert Dutch Vollmer Johnny Lipon Hoot Evers Georgia Herman Talmadge

Team McAlester Cnickasha and Ada Audit Meet

Team names McAlester Cnickasha and Ada participate in a local audit or match noted in Ardmore and Pauls Valley with possible events in Oklahoma. The fragment mentions Ada Ardmore and Pauls Valley.

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San Angelo Colts defeat Sweetwater Braves 6 to 1 in pitching duel

San Angelo Colts beat Sweetwater 6 to 1 as Joe Langdon allowed seven hits but the Colts struck for four runs in the last three innings. John Malgarini had a key double and extended his hitting streak to 16 games. In Roswell, Big Spring Broncs won 9 to 7 over the Rockets in a 15-hit effort while Roswell’s manager Al Monchak suffered a mild concussion from a pregame incident. In Vernon, Midland Indians defeated Vernon Dustars 6 to 4, securing their 16th straight win in the series.

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Oklahomans Triumph in Oklahoma Texas PGA Team Event

The Oklahomans defeated Texas PGA Team yesterday at Tulsa by 151% to 74 in the seventh annual Oklahoma Texas PGA Tournament. Single matches and a 715 to 442 doubles win boosted their second straight series victory. Dick Metz fired a four under par 67 to outlast Bill Trombley 2 and 1. Many pros breached par on the 6,731 yard Southern Hills course.

Tulsa Oklahomans Sooners Dick Metz Bill Trombley

Washington Redskins Lose Star Justice and Coach Todd

In Los Angeles the Washington Redskins suffer key losses as Charley Justice breaks a wrist sidelining him for four to six weeks and head coach Dick Todd resigns to tend farming interests. Owner George Marshall plans a successor, with Sammy Baugh reportedly offered but not interested. Justice dazzled with 199 yards before injury as the Rams rolled to a 45-23 win.

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Final Contest Of Set Slated For Tonight

The Artesia Drillers and Odessa Oilers clash in a rubber game at Oiler Park after Odessa tied the series with a 6 9 win Thursday. Ortiz the winning pitcher in relief for Odessa, while Hartmann starts for Artesia against Villarreal for the Oilers.

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Texans Favored In 15th Oil Bowl Showdown

In Wichita Falls tonight the Texas and Oklahoma boy football stars meet in the 15th Oil Bowl to aid crippled children. Texas carries a potent passing attack led by Charley Brewer and Ronald Robbins, while Oklahoma relies on a strong running game with Jim Crider and Preston Carpenter. Midwestern University sponsors after securing a court injunction against a league rule. crowd expected over 18,000 as kickoff is 8 p.m.

Wichita Falls Ric Texas Oklahoma Texans Sooners Cooper Robbins Texas A&m Ted Jefferies Stephen F. Austin College Charley Brewer Lubbock Ronald Robbins Breckenridge Robbins Breckenridge High A&m Donald Robbins Jack Cox Sulphur Earl Presley Duncan Jim Krider Ponca City Preston Carpenter Muskogee Bill Pierce Chickasha Tommy Greene Maskat Temple Midwestern University Midwestern State Supreme Court Burrus Bollinger Arms Green Krider Carpenter Pierce Coker Midland Wilson Houston Ratum Siragusa Temple Amyett Fort Worth Brewer Tolar San Antonio Womack Austin Sides

Game Schedule Change Affects Vernon Dusters

The Vernon Dusters win their home games against the Odessa Oilers will be moved to Odessa on Sept 5 and 6 after approval from Long Horn League President Hal Sayles I. On Aug 29 the Oilers instead face the Big Spring Broncs in Big Spring per the updated plan.

Oilers Vernon Dusters Longhorn League Hal Sayles I Odessa Oilers Odessa Big Spring Broncs Big Spring

Softball Showdown Set At East Side Park Tonight

Pecos All-Star softball team meets Gib Jackson Construction nine at East Side Park tonight. The second game of the pair faces off at 8 30 p m with both clubs aiming to impress.

East Side Pecos Gib Jackson Construction East Side Park

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