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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1956

Page

9

All America Team Named for 1936 by Associated Press

Oklahoma halfback Tommy McDonald is the lone holdover on the AP All America squad chosen from regional boards. Tubbs of Sooners and Majors of Tennessee headline a backfield with Don Bosseler and Johnny Majors among others, as national selections honor top players through December 1.

NEW York Oklahoma Tommy ‘McDonald Jerry ‘Tubbs Soon-' Ere Case Johnny Majors Tennessee Jimmy Brown Syracuse Colga Don Bosseler Miami Wonder Opiion Bosseler Ron Krame Michigan Doc Blanchard Ancy Joe Wallon Pittsburgh Gust

Weight Advantage Gives Stamford Bulldogs Edge at San Angelo

Stamford and Crane meet in San Angelo at 7 45 p m with Stamford holding a five pound per man advantage in the line and Crane carrying a six pound deficit to reach the Class AA state semi finals The Bulldogs rely on a stout defense and sharp line play while Crane counters with the heaviest lineman and a tough backfield led by James Byerly.

Crane Golden Cranes San Angelo Stamford Bulldogs James Byerly Bulldogs The Goldens Cranes Fineman Golder Crane Byerly Gayle Morgeson Guy Crane Lindsey Dan Anderegg Stamford Michigan T Iie State Clarence Peaks South- Kramer California Jon Arnett Michigan Bennie Oosterbasn Eason Parvice Downs Kramer Parker Bosseler Tubbs eme'Glass Protess Walton Pitt Notre Dame Paul Hornung Frank Tiger) Walton Syracuse Oregon Duke Witte McDonald Oklahoma Oregon State Tommy Cap IMS Williball Stadium Enger pin-Karras Hawkeyes Dal- Ta Sooners Smiddie Crewe Coleman Christian Charles Sten Giese Thankegiving Helm Baylor JT. H. Green Parker Majors Upebacker Pats Dei Brown Town Pounder Mike McClellan Nicki Jeckwon Ston Freeman Kenneth Ivy Larry Ivy McClellan Will Sammy Hooper Ger Kelly Bill Lightfoot B. D Sheppard

Second Team Crow on the Court Brightens Night

A crowded city basketball night saw Swink score 13 points to spark the second team. Ross Gaen led Sivalls with 13 and age figures show strong play from John Hauser and Robert Parte as Western edges past rivals. Coaches noted tense defense and quick transitions.

New York Ie AlkAmer Ivich Penn State Bill Brwz Byrasmea Sara Meskes Don Suchy Lowe Mike Rotmanc Michiaint Dave Euhe Keotey UCLAS Haliburton BO Hale Motors de Bam Waseera Omar Soner Tiree Hecke Ross Gaen Sivalls John Hauser Robert Parte

Louisville Duo Leads Cardinals Soaring Start

Louisville stars Charlie Tyra and Jim Morgan pace the Cardinals as they rout Detroit 92 to 78 for their third straight win. Tyra scores 28 points after a 690 season total and Morgan adds 22, while Kansas is preseason No. 2 in United Press ratings. St John’s, NYU, U Conn, and others post victories as teams across the East show high scoring and upsets. The Dons seek a new run after injuries as Seattle visits.

Charlie Tyra Jim Morgen Lawsville Cardinals Tyre Morgan Wad Seourt Oeems Teres Tyra University of Detroit Loulaville Kansas United Press St. John's New York Joe Lapchick Walloping Sing’s Point Lapchick New York Knickerbockers National Basketball Association New York University Rosnoker Connecticut Yale Mecaachusetts Trinity Town State Brigham Young Itz Gary Thompson Loyola of Chicago North Dakota State Templa Tucker Rice Minnesota Georgia Tech Furman Fordham Maryland Lee Marshall Washington and Lee William and Mary Miami Fla Toledo LSU Birmingham Southern San Francisco Ap- Borat Scimpires Gene Brown Seattle University

Russians Boost Olympic Lead

Olympic updates report Ercole Baldini winning a gruelling 116 mile road race in Melbourne while Russia claimed another gymnastics gold. The Soviet team extended its lead with podium finishes in water polo and gymnastics, and U S divers protested judging amid tensions across events.

Melbourne Ercole Baldini Russia Germany U.S Michaels Joaquin Capilla Mexico Gary Tobian Los Angeles Baldini Tode Ie Eee Himeett Coliseum Dory Whem Prasure Funk Ray Gunkel Roger Mackay Bob Geiger Gary Guerrero Guerrero Arnaud Geyre France Mackay Alan Jackson Britain Jane Ameri Joy Becker St. Louis Dave Rhoads San Joes Calif Bob Geigel Finellers Avidter Low Thez Pion Permian Basin Hungary Fuk Thez Geizel Funk Gunker Thor Dalles Diszy Davis Bob Orton Tokyo Joe Mackey Pat O'Douty

Owls Grab Third Win Over Gophers

Rice improved to three wins this season by beating Minnesota 74 to 49 in a tight battle. Temple Tucker led Rice with 22 points as Larry Thomas scored six late to seal the five point victory at Houston. Arkansas defeated Tulsa 78 to 77 in overtime behind 25 points from Joe Dickson and Jerry Evans, moving to 2–1 for the season after a defeat by Wichita.

Rice Mineesae Arkansas Tulse Razorbacks Tulsa Golden Hurricane Junior Bora Terry Day Temple Tucker Joe Dickson Dickson Jerry Evans Wichita

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