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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1957

Page

11

Basin Cage Teams Schedule Action Tonight

Two high stakes football playoff games and two tourna ments headline tonight’s area action. Four basketball games feature Denver City at Seagraves, Seminole at Lovington, Fort Stockton at Rankin, and Biz Lake hosting Ozona. Tournament play includes Maria versus Van Horn, and Wink Pecos Monahans Ector Crane Alpine in the Monahans Meet with Barnhart at Mertzon Saturday night.

Denver City Seagraves Seminole Lovington Fort Stockton Rankin Biz Lake Ozona Maria van Horn Wink Pecos Monahans Ector Crane Alpine Barnhart Mertzon

Bonin Paces Canadiens To 4-3 Victory Over Leafs

Marcel Bonin starred for Montreal, scoring twice as the Canadiens rallied to a 4-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Bonin filled in for injured Maurice Richard, helping lead the comeback victory Thursday night.

Bonin Canadiens Leafs Marcel Bonin Maurice Rocket) Richard Montreal Canadiens Toronto Maple Leafs

Monahans Ector Favored In Meet At Invitational

Monahans faces Alpine at 7 p.m. and Ector meets Crane in the Monahans Invitational Basketball Tournament second session. Pecos and the Monahans B team opened today at 1 p.m. with Wink and Pecos B at 2:30 p.m. Host Monahans, led by Jimy Muldrow and Mike Konstadt, starts as a favorite, while Pecos, Ector, and Crane challenge them. Del Williams and Freddy Gardner pace Ector in its first ever tournament.

Monahans Alpine Ector Crane Pecos Wink Pecos B del Williams Freddy Gardner

Boosters Set Feed Plans for Odessa Priders Dinner

Mike Brumbelow former Texas Western College coach and athletic director will speak next Thursday as the Broncho Booster Club honors Odessa High priders with a steak supper at 7 30 p m in the county barns behind the coliseum. Public may attend by reserving with the chamber of commerce before noon Wednesday. Cost $2 50 per person. The Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang will serve.

Mike Brumbelow Texas Western College Odessa High Chamber of Commerce Office Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang

Racing Interest Faces Setback on Pimlico Laurel Dates

Baltimore United Press report says interests pushing consolidation of Pimlico and Laurel racing dates were defeated when the Legislative Council voted 39 to 7 against sending the proposal to the General Assembly for February consideration.

Baltimore Pimlico Laurel Legislative Council

Warren Heagy earns 0-Man All-Star berth in District 6

Warren Heagy of Imperial tops the District 6 six-man All-Star list chosen by coaches. Dan Chrane of Pyote also makes the first team. Harold Woods and Ray Cedillo named alternates. Second team includes Genaro Avila, Willie Dominguez, Clayton McKinney, Blas Lopez, Ray Cedillo, and Pablo Avila.

Warren Heagy Imperial Allaround Sixeman Heavy Heagy Dan Chrane Pyote Chrane Harold Woods Ray Cedillo Toyah Jimmy Bright James Greer Imperial Gene Grey Genaro Avila Barstow Willie Dominguez Fort Davis Clayton McKinney Marathon Blas Lopez

Johnston Heaves Warriors To Win

Johnston and Ernie Beck sparked a second half rally as the Philadelphia Warriors defeated the St. Louis Hawks 124 to 109. The win tied the Warriors for second in the Eastern Division with Syracuse and evened Philadelphia’s season record at 9-3. Cincinnati beat Detroit 109-99 in the night’s opener.

Neil Johnston Philadelphia Warriors Johnston Ernie Beck Warriors St. Louis Hawks Philadelphia Cincinnati Royals Detroit Pistons Warkors Syracuse Nats St. Louis Boston Detroit Syracuse New York Cincinnati

Irish SMU Clash Saturday In Dallas

Notre Dame the 7 3 team aims to close a winning season at SMU in Dallas. Don Meredith leads the Mustangs with a high completion rate while Notre Dame relies on Bob Williams and a strong defense. injuries hamper SMU with wingman Willard Denveall sidelined. kickoff at 2 p.m. CST in the Cotton Bowl draws an estimated 45 000 to 59 000 fans.

Dallas Notre Dame Oklahoma Southern Methodist Irish SMU Don Meredith Terry Brennan Meredith Methodists Texas Christian Bob Williams Nick Pietrosante Ed Sullivan Dick Lynch Town Southern Methodist Willard Denveall

West Texas State Falls to Santa Clara 55 46

West Texas State opened with a 1-0 lead but the Santa Clara Broncos seized control and dominated the remainder to win 55-46 in San Jose. Broncos relied on sharp outside shooting and solid defense to deny theMustangs a comeback.

San Jose Calif West Texas State Santa Clara Broncos

Trade Puzzles Braves NL Foes Trade Puzzles Braves NL Foes

National League rivals reacted with amaze and anger to a five player trade sending Bob Rush Don Kaiser and Eddie Haas from the Cubs to the Braves in exchange for Taylor Phillies and Sammy Taylor. The deal strengthens Milwaukee's pitching.

Colorado Springs Colo Wirtwaukee Braves Chicago Cubs Roy Hamey Philadelphia Phillies Bob Rush Don Kaiser Eddie Haas Chicago Taylor Phillies Sammy Taylor Mayo Smith Phillies Buzzie Bavasi Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Giants Cubs Rush St. Louis Cardinals Willard Schmidt Marty Kutyna Ted Wieand Cincinnati Redlegs Joe Tayloe Curtis Flood Kaiser Milwaukee Warren Spahn Lew Burdette Bob Buhl Juan Pizarro Gene Conley Boo Trowbridge

Minnie Figured Sox Wouldn't Trade Him

Minnie Minoso said he was surprised by being traded from the White Sox to the Cleveland Indians. The 35 year old outfielder, playing for Marianao in the Cuban Winter League, learned of the deal on a Cuban radio broadcast.

Havana Cuba Minnie’ Minoio White Sox Cleveland Indians Chicago Ito Marianao Caz

McCameys Badgers Face Panthers In 310 Mile Playoff Test

McCameys Badgers travel by bus for a 310 mile trek to Seymour for a Class AA playoff quarterfinal against the undefeated Panthers Saturday at 2 p.m. Both teams are unbeaten. Seymour relies on a strong ground game while McCameys leans aerial with Nicholas, Brown and Wallace starring in offense and Huffman and Smith keying the defense. The sellout crowd is expected as both teams bring powerful linemen and speed to the clash.

McCamey Badgers Seymour Panthers Jerry Brown Badger Mike Smith Johnny Nicholas Nelson Huffman Ranger Bulldogs Brown Nicholas Ken Wallace Wallace Billy Ritchie Huffman Smith Jerry Pulliam W. I. Thomas James Bowden Abe Martinez Billy Bradford Kyle Ellis Jimmy Bone Bob Plummer Johnny Rogers Bill Moss Panther Plummer Rogers Moss

SWC Trio Named on All America Team by Look Magazine

Look Magazine released its Football Writers Association All America team on Thursday with Char lie Kruger and John Crow of Texas A&M and King Hill of Rice named to the honor eleven. The magazine notes the omission of Sooner back Clendon Thomas, praised for carrying a heavy backfield load. The two-deep list includes ends Fred Dugan Dayton Jim Gibbons Iowa Jimmy Phillips Auburn. tackles Alex Karras Iowa Charlie Krueger Texas A&M Lou Michaels Kentucky Tom Topping Duke. guards Bill Johnson Tennessee Bill Krisher Oklahoma Jackie Simpson Mississippi Aurelius Thomas Ohio State. centers Dan Currie Michigan State Bob Reissnyder Navy. backs Bob Anderson Army Jim Bakhtiar Virginia John Crow Texas A&M Lee Grosscup Utah King Hill Rice Walt Rowstranski Colorado Jimmy Taylor LSU.

Look Magazine Football Writer's Association Charlie Kruger John Crow Texas A&m King Hill Rice Clendon . Thomas Thomas Association Fred Dugan Dayton Jim Gibbons Iowa Jimmy Phillips Auburn Dick Wallen UCLA Alex Karras Charlie Krueger Lou Michaels Kentucky Tom Topping Duke Bill Johnson Tennessee Bill Krisher Oklahoma Jackie Simpson Mississippi Aurelius Thomas Ohio State Dan Currie Michigan State Bob Reissnyder Navy Bob Anderson Army Jim Bakhtiar Virginia Lee Grosscup Utah Walt Row- Stransky Colorado Jimmy Taylor Louisiana State

Sims and Waters Lead Business Bowling League Scores

Sims bowled a 560 and Waters 232 to pace the league night. Other 500-plus series included Bennett 537 and Waters 533. 200-plus games featured Ward 210 and Underwood 203 while Looper Paint Company led with 67 high game and 2421 series. STANDINGS show Texas Electric and Athletic Supply atop a crowded table.

Hack Sims L. Waters Sims Waters Claud Bennett Marvin Mick C. Bullion Flop Parsons Charlie Kay Joe Ward Gene Underwood Beancit Bullion Looper Paint Company Texas Electric Wo Athinik Supply Ooo Southwestern Bell Odessa Looper Maccabar Ook Tittsburg Bieck White Paint Company Rudd Drive-ina TAE Builders Eartman of Pastic Rofing Iz Last Nisht Reanlte Sleeper Rudda K Eek TAE Ti Citier Service Eartman Athletic Suppoy Tortie O Read Tutebure O Texac Electric White Faint Southwest Bell Modern Materimiig Odersa Flor J

United States Advances in Davis Cup Interzone Play

Australia based report notes Gardnar Mulloy and Vic Seixas, ages near seventy, defeated the Philippines doubles pair Felicisimo Ampo and Raymondo Deyro in 45 minutes to push the United States toward a clash with Belgium in the Interzone final next weekend.

Adelaide Australia America Gardnar Mulfoy Vic Seixas Philippines Felicisimo Ampoa Raymondo Deyro United States Belgiom

Andrews Downs Ysleta in tight 64 63 victory

Andrews edged Ysleta 64 63 to improve to 1-1 non conference. Sherrard led with 21 points while Whitworth added 15. Skov scored 21 for Ysleta as Hobbs won the earlier sophomore game 45-35.

Andrews Ysleta Mustangs Say Sherrard Gordon Whitworth Bob Skov Hobbs

Wayland Flying Queens Extend AAU Winning Streak

Wayland Flying Queens of Plainview Texas continued their dominant run by winning two more games after a 104 game streak last season. They defeated Cisco Junior College and then face Commercial Extension at Omaha Nebraska, maintaining their high scoring pace and national prominence.

Plainview Tex Wayland Flying Queens Queens Cisco Junior College Omaha Neb

Open House Set for Fans Headed to Seymour

Seymour readers report an open house for Mc Camey fans traveling to Seymour at the Bayior County Courthouse. The Bayior County Enterprise notes coffee and doughnuts will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. by the Seymour Chamber of Commerce.

Seymour McCamey Bayior County Seymours Seymour Chamber of Commerce

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