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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1952

Page

4

Odessa Bronchos Open Season Against Lamesa Tornadoes

The Odessa Bronchos host Lamesa Tornadoes at 8 p.m. in Bronchos Fieldhouse to begin a 21 game schedule. Coach Malaises’ quick lineup features Harville Jackson Zellars Dixon and Pruitt Gillespie with several ex football players providing height. Lamesa, hurt by football commitments, is seen as a slight underdog in the opener. The night also includes B-team games at 6:30 before the varsity tipoff.

Odessa Bronchos Lamesa Golden Tornadoes John Malaise Bronc Billy Joe Harville Jimmy Jackson Horace Tuffy) Zellars Doyle Dixon Larry Pruitt Milton Gillespie Gillespie Harville Jackson Dixon Breckenridge Odessa

Hale and Phillips Win City Basketball Openers

Hale and Phillips won opening Odessa City League games last night. Hale beat Western 23 to 21 led by James Williams 12 points. Phillips topped Gulf 27 to 24 with eight from L. L. Flaharty. The league added Phillips Sulphur and dropped Press Radio, with schedule changes through December 19.

Bill Hale Don Carter Press Phillips Sulphur Plant Goldsmith Carter Southside Gulf Phillips Sulphur

Last Night's Cage Scores Across Multiple Colleges

A roundup of college basketball results shows New York University and Newark Rutgers each scoring 64 in losses to St Peters 83 and Pace 64 respectively. The slate includes Duke over Vanderbilt 89 to 81 and Alabama beating Howard 81 to 79 among many others with overtime shocks at Bellarmine Kentucky State and St Norbert.

New York University Newark-Rutgers St. Peters N.J Pace N.Y Newark Bayonne Navy Hofstra Roanoke New Hampshire Bowdoin New Britain Conn Massachusetts Bates Gorham A Buchaass Paul Smith Mitchett Field Adelphi Mt. St. Mary’s Catholic University Duke Vanderbilt North Carolina the Citadel Alabama Howard Mississippi State Sewanee West Virginia Waynesburg Alderson-Broaddus Potomac State Mississippi Mississippi College Loyola Sam Houston State Miami Fla Florida Southern Presbyterian Lenoir Rhyne Davidson Erskine Keesler Afb Southeastern Louisiana College West Virginia State Shaw Beckley W.va Bluefield West Virginia Wesleyan West Liberty Georgia Twins North Georgia Oglethorpe Georgia Military Academy Transylvania Centre Bellarmine Kentucky State College Spring Hill Pensacola Naval

Big Ten Powerhouses Spark College Basketball Night

Three Big Ten teams Michigan Indiana and Iowa posted wins as college basketball dominated the spotlight Indiana routed Valparaiso 95 56 Michigan rallied to beat Marquette 80 72 and Iowa defeated Butler 62 52 Other notable results came from Loyola Chicago West Virginia DePaul North Carolina and Duke The schedule included North Carolina State debut against Furman and an inter league Clemson Georgia Virginia Maryland clash. Michigan Marquette game drew Big Ten fans ahead of a week with Wisconsin and Michigan State matches.

Michigan Marquette Indiana Valparaiso Town Butler Loyola Chicago Creighton Bradley Delaware Western Michigan Central Michigan Xavier Union Omaha U College of Emporia Jst. Norbert ¢Wis St. Ambrose St. John Minn Stout Wis Jackson Mich J.C Concordia Ind DePaul Lewis Glenview Naval Wheaton DePauw Hope St. Mary's Luther Parons Quincy Rockhurst Maryville State Northern Montana Great Falls Afb Far West New Mexico West Texas California Aggies Travis Air Base Stanford San Francisco Eastern Washington Washington State Oregon State Oregon New York Iowa Loyola of Chicago West Virginia North Carolina Duke North Carolina State Furman Clemson Georgia Virginia Maryland Big Ten Wisconsin Michigan State

Cornell to Lose Over $50,000 This Season

The Cornell University Athletic Association projects a deficit exceeding $50,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30. Athletic Director Robert J. Kane cited low football attendance as the main cause, noting last year’s profit of 17,022 was applied to indebtedness for new stands.

Ithaca N. Y Cornell University Athletic Association Robert J. Kane Cornell Kane

Wichita Falls Favored To Win Texas AAAA Football Crown

The Wichita Falls Kangaroos are the likely stateClass AAAA champions as playoff action opens. Breckenridge, Lubbock, Baytown, and Baytown opponents tumble. Lubbock expected to meet Wichita Falls in the finals after beating North Dallas.

Joe Golding Wichita Falls Golding Lubbock Baytown Ray of Corpus Christi Breckenridge Denison Waco Highland Park Dallas Temple Ray Lamar Houston Miller John Reagan

Arlington Leads Pioneer Statistics in Football Titles

Arlington State led the Pioneer Conference in team offense with 3 396 yards in 10 games and ranked second in passing with 1 021 yards. Schreiner claimed the passing title after its final game a 21 21 tie with New Mexico Military Institute. The Mountaineers totaled 1 140 yards on 95 completions in 195 attempts.

Arlington State Schreiner New Mexico Miliary Institute Mountaineers

Wranglers' Return Seals 63-47 Victory Over Decatur Baptist

Odessa Wranglers upset Decatur Baptist Indians 63-47 in their first intercollegiate game in 18 months. Tommy Smith led with 23 points, Duane Jeter added 14 as Odessa built a 30-19 halftime lead and controlled the boards, with robust support from Black and Martin.

Odessa Odessa Wranglers Decatur Baptist College Indians Tommy Smith Duane Jeter Wranglers Smith Jeter Big Spring Larry McCu Decatur Travis Randall Bob Black Welton Martin Walter Spiller

Dodgers Seek Spahn or Simmons in 3-for-2 Deals

The Brooklyn Dodgers offer two 3-for-2 package trades to acquire Warren Spahn from the Boston Braves or Curt Simmons from the Philadelphia Phillies. Potential deals include Furillo, Pafko, and Cox for Spahn and Gordon or Ennis. or Hodges, Furillo, and Cox for Simmons and Ennis. The moves aim to bolster pitching and defense around Preacher Roe.

Phoenix, Ariz Brooklyn Dodgers Warren Spahn Boston Braves Curt Simmons Philadelphia Phils Preacher Roe Dodgers Brooks Carl Furillo Andy Pafko Billy Cox Braves Spehn Sid Gordon Gil Hodges Furillo Cox Phillies Simmons del Ennis Boston Spahn Boseton Pafko Carl Don Hoak Montreal Hodges Brooklyn Ifielder

Coaches Agree Rose Bowl Teams Face Big Jobs Ahead

Michigan, Indiana, and Iowa Cup Tilts in Madison as Rose Bowl coaches discuss the task of preparing for New Year Day games. Wisconsin's Ivy Williamson calls it a terrific job and USC mentor Jess Hill says they have a big job on their hands after USC's 9 to 0 loss to Notre Dame.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Ivy Williamson Southern California Jess Hill Hill Trojans Notre Dame USC Williamson South Bend Ind

Tax cut plan to target individuals and corporations

Rep Daniel A. Reed announces a proposed 11 percent reduction in individual income taxes and the elimination of the excess profits tax on corporations to take effect when Congress opens next month.

Washington Congress Daniel A. Reed

Charles Homez Faces Bob Dawson In Lille Bout

A year ago Charles Homez the European welterweight champion outpointed Bob Dawson of New York in a 10 round bout in Lille France. The note recalls the result from the prior event as part of a sports mirror column.

Charls _Homez Bob Dawson New York Lille France Associated Press Johnny Lujack Notre Dame Bob Chappuis Michigan Ray Evans Kansas Doak Walker SMU John A. Quinn Pittsburgh USC Pasadena Calif

McCamey Badgers Open Season Versus Barnhart Five

The McCamey Badgers visit Barnhart to start the basketball season under Coach Hall. Four lettermen return from last year Paul Brown Ed Hass Randy Spicer and Lowell Wallace. Tip off at 8 p.m.

Barnhart McCamey Badgers Badgers Hall McCamey Paul Brown Ed Hass Randy Spicer Lowell Wallace

Farmer Jones and Murdock Win In Tag Team Rivalry

George Overhuls and Dory Funk entered as challengers in an Australian Tag Team bout at Odessa. Jones and Murdock claimed victory after 40 minutes and 35 seconds of action, while an earlier opener saw Art Nelson defeat Gene Blackley and Overshull drew with Frankie Murdock.

George Overhuls Farmer Jones O’dowdy Overhuls Dory Funk Funk Jones Frankie Murdock Abilene Odessa Carleson Murdock Art Nelson Windsor Ontario Gene Blackley Buffalo Gap Texas Blackley Overshull

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