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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1952
Page
7
The writer defends the district all star selections, detailing ballot distribution to coaches, writers, and sportscasters, noting no voting by the author unless a tie occurs. He predicts Stamford as the likely 8-AA champion and mentions upcoming Oilers signings and trades after the winter meeting.
Minnesota, ranked ninth, overcame a 58 57 deficit to beat Xavier 76 71 in Cincinnati. Ed Kalafat led with 23, Hank Budde had 30 for Xavier as Wisconsin routed Loyola of the South and Purdue fell to Louisville in other Big Ten action.
A 183 player field including 127 professionals tees off in a 64 starting berth Miami Open qualifying round at Miami Springs. Defending champ Sam Snead and Julius Boros sit out to film in Hollywood making the event a wide open fight. J J Dutch Harrison, winner of the Havana Open, is among top contenders with a long-standing record and a strengthened course.
New Mexico A and M head coach Joe Coleman released a 28 man letterman list for this year all eligible next season. Notables include Larry Martin Odessa Clark Presley Crane Claire Wicker Pecos and Dallen Byerley Midland from the Permian Basin area.
Crockett junior high of Odessa opened its basketball season with two wins over Kermit's juniors. In the eighth grade Crockett won 22 to 13 led by Craig Cannon and Payne with seven points each while Speed had six for Kermit. The ninth grade game followed as Crockett won 28 to 18 with Sunny Henderson scoring 11 points and Thompson adding 10.
Denver City Mustangs led by backfield stars Phil Shdok Charlie Ward Chuck Lenamond and Dick Souter meet Wink Wildcats at Wildcat Stadium in a Friday 2:30 pm district quarterfinal. Clarence Reed anchors a versatile line as AP favored team to advance.
Detroit Lions general manager Nick Kerbawy said tickets were printed for the anticipated playoff game with the Los Angeles Rams for the National division title. The extra game would occur if Detroit defeats the Dallas Texans and the Pittsburgh Steelers also lose.
The Iraan Braves face Eldorado in a non-district basketball game at 8 p.m. The teams met last week with Iraan winning 43 to 41.
In Pecos Special report a consultation between Sweetwater owner Arturo Gonzalez and backers of moving the franchise to Pecos is set for tonight. Gonzalez will present a park proposal as a facility shortage blocks the transfer. Longhorn League directors have approved the move and drafted a tentative Pecos loop schedule.
Ker mit enters Midland tonight with a 2 1 record as coach Ernest Kinney likely fields its regular lineup led by Bobby Almond and Joe Sharphack at forwards, Tom McKelvy at center, Jimmy Schlosser and Don Hyman at guards. Returning letterman Jim Bolf may be ready to play. Midland starts Robert Keisling and Ray Kimsey at forwards, Bill Mims at center with Jesse Hatfield.
Billy Vessels of Oklahoma was named Player of the Year in the United Press annual voting. He led all backs with 75 votes in Back of the Year, after winning Heisman and club awards, scoring 1,072 rushing yards on 161 carries. Other top finishers included Scarbath, Giel, and Moomaw, with multiple players receiving votes.
In a non-district warmup at the high school gym the Mohahans Lobos host the Golden Cranes. The previous meeting favored Golden Crane and the game serves as a lead into the Monahans Invitation tourney. tipoff is 8 p.m. Seagraves hosts Andrews Mustang action with Andrews eyeing Roscoe in the Monahans event.
Harold Paden joins the five returning lettermen and Gwen Grisham on the guard line as the team readies for an 8 p.m. game. The two B squads start at 6:30 p.m., showcasing the prep lineup.
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