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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1952

Page

7

Odessa Broncs Prep For Gridiron Preseason Sessions

Odessa Broncho football hopefuls report Monday for equipment, physicals, and two practice blocks as Coach Julius Johnson targets a Bronc A squad of 57. Three squads form a Yearling and Quarterhorse mix to sharpen game conditions ahead of a tough schedule including Fort Arthur, Sweetwater, and Midland clashes.

Odessa Bronc Johnson Borger Broncs Pampa Abilene Midland Bulldogs AAA

Mourning Dove Open Seasons By Zone 1952

North zone runs Sept 1 to Oct 10 with bird shooting from noon to sunset. South zone spans Oct 1 to Nov 9 with county restrictions. certain counties limit Sept 12,14,16 evenings from 4 p m to sunset and Oct 1 to Nov 6 from noon to sunset. Daily bag limit ten. possession ten. McMullen County observes state law Nov 1 to Dec 13 and federal law Oct 1 to Nov 4.

Cameron Hidzigo Starr Zapata Webb Maverick Dimmit LaSalle Jim Hogg Brooks, Kenedy Willacy Mcmullen County

Big Spring Blanks Oilers In 3 2 Victory

Big Spring defeated the Oilers 3 to 2 in a tight game as Odessa aims to stay in first place. Fred Parker seeks his eighth win on the mound for Odessa while Big Spring likely taps Aranus Arencebia or Bert Mirsade. Oilers limited to five hits in nine innings for the second straight night.

Odessa Oilers Pat Staseys Fred Parker Big Spring Wals Aranus Arencebia Bert Msirade Gil Guerra The Broncs Oiler Liitue Wes Cruz Eving Zivelo Onesgu En- Couner Grou Ortega Broars Figuerine Felders Buddy Grimes Creraxth Broccs Gae Gaoener Goukie Crimes Odevsa Ueecsimt Leo Exs Sham Euiv Pepper Aiartin Snor Coarley Pej Ortiz Ricky Conziiaves Aio Singie Cuse Alvarez Jonz Douvie Ashi Guerra Ouer Cra Caomes

Giants Edge Dodgers In Tight Brooklyn Win

New York Giants beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 4 3 to stay in pennant chase. Davis Willett drove in three runs as Desne Ravely limited Brooklyn to ten hits and earned his 13th win. Bob Scheib and Wes Westrum contributed late hits to secure the victory and keep the Giants within reach of the league leaders.

Brooklyn New York Giants Desne Brooklin Dodeers Davcy Wille Giants Dodgers Leo Duresiier Wallin Wee Iie Widams Bobby Thomson Wes Weestrum Aveard Stoeklys Teitnt Pames Rew Vard Sravestads Booeter S&s Jon Vet Toon Bwestrume Wits Merrie York Brooklyn If Vorsa Reise Ter Reeselaine Pate Wiliams Jodge New Vera Mise Biutherierd Yuu Tn Moore Markie Ithe le Dasewater TS. A

Phillies Sweep Two From Braves in Doubleheader

In Boston, August 30, the Philadelphia Phillies swept a doubleheader from the Braves, winning 4-2 behind early pitching and a late homer by Walker Cooper. An 8-5 nightcap featured strong hitting and key runs, with Pedro Ortiz and Ricky Conziives contributing, as Big Spring and pitcher Cavero secured the win in a late finish.

Boston Dave Cole Padeadelphia Eee Broves Vietors Wineherorn Walker Cooper Philadelphia Suntane Phillies Bryaves

Artesia Tops Rockets 8-4 In Roswell Baseball Tilt

Artesia defeated Roswell 8 to 4 in Roswell to halt the Rockets home season and extend a three game New Mexico rivalry series. Big Joe Bauman and Rudy Briner led Artesia with multi run production while Roswell pitchers Herrmann and Briner took the loss.

Roswell Artesia Herrmann Briner Alonso Malone Crawford Yaselke

8-AA Season Opens Amid Late-Rummer Prep Scramble

District 8-AA boards begin practice as Andrews and Roscoe clash at Hamilton Field. Neil Taylor schedules three days of drills to ready his Mustangs for the opener while Pecos, Seminole, Kermit and Monahans pursue early week tilts. Pecos favorites but Monahans, Seminole and Kermit loom as threats.

S-Aa Texas Andrews Mustangs Roscoe Plowboys Hamilton Field Neil Taylor Messrs Neal Dillman Kermit Don Mouser Pecos George Zollex Seminole F. O. Scroggins Monahans Taylor Cubs Wink Lon Langham James Bolf Bennie Carr Gene Graham Dillman Mouser Plainview

Saturday Results Across Leagues and Night Games

Reports show Washington 6 Cleveland 6 in a tied day game. Paradelphia hosts night rain delayed Buston game with probable Pittsburgh matchups and multiple pitchers listed including Haddix Ul and Dickson Ne York at Brooklyn.

Washington Age Cleveland Soohwuis Oveteaut Paradelphia Buston Jester Pittsburgh Dickson Nail Angelo Odessa Big Sprin Micland Sanneela Roswell Vernon & Sweetwater Big Ing U Oessea Arie Roswell Midland Eat San Angelo Vernon New York Phiadelphia Louis Pittsburgh Grieceadd AB Mennati Chicase Renan Prijaceiey Basion Brooklyn Pitttshursh Ace Cleseland Louis Aoe Piladelphia Peter Schondienst Chioe Washington Os

District 5-A Football Teams Begin Practice This Week

District 5-A schools start football practice Monday with Wink and Crane joining early action on Sept 13. Wink defends the title facing Monahans while Crane meets Andrews, as other districts feature Iraan, McCamey, Big Lake, Marfa, Alpine and Fort Stockton in openers. Notables include Wink losses to Jette Wallace Nobles and a new coach in Fort Stockton.

Wink Crane Wink Wildcats Monahans Andrews Roscoe Iraan Braves O'Donnell McCamey Badgers Eldorads Big Lake Ozona Marfa van Horn Alpine Sanderson Fort Stockton Ca Io Max Jones Billy Pete Huddleston Braves Ray Pope Bill Ford Maria T.e Dan Andregg Harold Riley Wildcat Glenn Frazier Alpine Bucks Alvine Paul Jette Rusty Wallace Dame Noibles

Cardinals Pound Pirates 12-2 in Pittsburgh

The St. Louis Cardinals ended a winless streak with a 12-2 road victory over the Pirates in Pittsburgh. Mike Menosky and Dick Sington homered. six doubles powered the offense as rookies Zen Najolei and Jim Waugh contributed. Gerry Staley earned his 15th victory.

Pittsburgh St. Lows Cardinals Potessursh Pirates Tr Mice Dick Ani Zen Necelai Jim Waugh Gerry Staley

Chisox Rout Indians 11-6 Behind Brown Three-Run Blast

Chicago White Sox batted around in a seven-run third inning to topple the Cleveland Indians 11-6. Harold Brown delivered a three run homer as Bob Feller exited early, and the White Sox pulled away in a rallying night game.

Chicago Chicago White Sox Bob Feller Harold Brown Cleveland’ Indians

Midland Picks Off San Angelo In 4-2 Victory

Israel Ten pitched a complete game for Midland, fending off San Angelo to earn his 20th win as three San Angelo players were ejected in the ninth. Midland scored four in the top of the ninth while Kowalik, Williams, and Selbo provided the homers.

San Angelo Israel San Angelo Colts Midland Indians Guinn Field San Midland Barbour Thomas Dacko Selbo Brown Ken Kowalik Oscar Williams

Roden Eliminated At Big Spring Meet

In the 21st annual Big Spring golf tournament here on Saturday top seeds fell. Midlander Bob Wortman defeated R S McCullough and J C Davis to reach the third round. Dozier beat Bob Craiz, Jerry Scott beat Marvin Wright, Puitt routed Reden in a series of afternoon matches.

Big Spring Bob Wortman Midland Wortman R. S. McCullough Puitt Marvin Wright Bill Red Reden Odessa

Pro-Am Golf Meet Nears Start At Odessa Country Club

Odessa hosts the annual Pro-Am Golf Tournament with 40 teams entered and at least 90 expected for the $7,500 event. A sweepstakes 18 hole prelude offers top prizes, while the 72 hole four day main event crowns a winning pro-am team led by Chuck Klein and Chuck Shaefer.

Odessa Odessa Country Club Eams Chuck Klein Chuck Shhaefer San Antonio Klein Bill Oliver Gordon Lillie Oliver Tne Billy Manneil Dick Marin Lee Pinkston Ernie Vossiter Don Addington Joe Cronrad Billy Erfurin Everett Vinzant Graham Mackey Wesley Eiliis Sian Moses Buddy Weaver Monty Sanders Glen Fowler Troy Badger Rhone Puell Legger Canuck Klein Elroy Martin Warren Cantrel Gidd Faircloth Dick Turner Warren Smith Buster Cupit Graham Ross Fay Fanning J. T. Hammett Jim Whiteher Bill Ohiver Gib Sellar Ray Gafford Chursaay

Schoolboys Chase Nation's Greatest Grid Title

Texas high school football opens its thirty third season with 879 players in 16 AA and A division games. Classes AAAA and AAA begin Sept 12 and 19 respectively, with district favorites named across Lubbock Baytown Austin Ray and others. Arlington LaVega Pecos Wink face strong challenges as defending champ Giddings trails.

Texas Rio Grande el Paso Texarkana Har Sl Lubbock Baytown Sies Ray Corpus Christi Westerners Wichita Falls Carotes Austin Paschal Fort Worth Sunset Dallas Houston Sweetwater Brownwood Paris Temple Port Neches Edison San Antonio McAllen Arlington Ray Glasgow LaVega Pecos Wink Wildcats Newcastle Giddings

Vernon Dusters Dominate Sweetwater In 8 0 Victory

Vernon pitcher Jesus Sora went the distance for an 8 to 0 win as the Vernon Dusters hammered Sweetwater. Vernon jumped to a 4 0 lead in the second inning on four hits and then added three more in the fifth frame. The final line shows Merritt Morales and Finley contributing for Vernon while Sweetwater managed only scattered no offense.

Vernon Jesus So-ra Vernon Ee Sweetwater Sora Dune Bavengs Cox Merritt Morales Finley Sosa Neidson

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