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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1952
Page
6
Wink seniors head to a 2 p.m. Class A final against Deer Park as 13 players graduate after the game. Coach Red Hendrix leads Deer Park with 118-pound halfback Jerry Harris and 200-pound fullback Russell Moake as about 8,000 fans expected at the Wildcat Stadium.
Predicted state championship matchup sets Wink Wildcats against Dear Park Deer at Wink Wildcat stadium. Rivalry rarity as Wink seeks first Class A title while Monahans’ region has historical finals ties. Prediction notes Terrell over Yoakum in another Texas high school clash.
In four-year span since 1949 Winkler County teams Wink and Kermit have won four district titles and tied for another. Winkler totals 42 wins to 9 losses. Kermit 34 wins and 13 losses. Both never lost a bi district game with Wink eyeing a state title bid against Deer Park.
Odessa American notes Deer Park selects Jim Carpenter Leo Crawford Dale Adshire Luther Cain Glen Tolar and Jimmy Knox to form its infield for the upcoming playoff campaign with Duke Parish Sam Blount Jerry Harris Bob Rector and Russell Moake also listed on the squad reference.
Tony Despirito, fresh from three Havana wins, heads to Miami for seven more races to threaten the 388-year record. He needs 12 wins to match Walter Miller’s 1906 mark, with six remaining days to reach the total as he rides at Tropical Park and Oriental Park in Havana before returning to Cuba. Despirito races include Galese Sally’s Last Generosos and others as he eyes the record.
The East All Star team holds a final light workout in San Jose ahead of the Shrine game against the West squad at Kezar Stadium on Saturday.
Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions leaders lament a likely defeat before the NFL championship game. Each coach voices gloom over injuries and strength versus the high scoring opponent known as the Yankees of pro football. Detroit has allowed 213 points and scored 375 in 13 games, while Cleveland totaled 310 for and 213 against in a disappointing 8 4 season.
In San Francisco on December 26 the Shrine all star game returns for its 28th edition with the West squad favored to win. Kezar Stadium sells out its 60,000 seats and the game will be telecast nationally. The West enters 6-1-2 as a favorite. the East won last year 15 to 14.
Gallveston report notes Northeastern State coach Ken Due calls Sam Houston State six point underdogs but due to injuries and inactives may still pose a threat with quarterback Paul King listed as a key hope for the game.
Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals led the National League in slugging with 311 total bases in 578 at bats for a .538 average. It was his sixth career NL slugging crown, with Hank Sauer close behind at .531 and others like Ted Kluszewski Ralph Kiner Gil Hodges also posting strong figures.
Wink Wildcat football, led by coach Glenn Frazier, meets Deer Park under coach Red Hendrix in the Texas Class A championship at Wink Wildcat Stadium. 8,000 expected as Wink brings high scoring offense and Deer Park counters with a strong defense and balanced backfield led by Sammy Blount and Jerry Harris.
Terrell eying its first state schoolboy football crown at College Station as the undefeated Tigers meet Yoakum. Yoakum relies on quarterback Bobby Manning and Cleo Cooper while Terrell counters with a stout defense led by Wade Driver and Glen Raines and an offense anchored by Jim Harris and Lavone Cox. A crowd over 5,000 expected for the 2 p.m. kickoff.
Denver December 26 The Rocky Mountain region vies for national glory in a basketball bid as Wink High prepares for a pivotal game. Thirteen seniors including Danny Villarreal Ken Vinson Pete McDonald Jimmy White Buddy Barnes Bobby Crawior Ronnie Slaughter Billy Bishop Tommy DeWitt Tom Rainey Dale Doda Dulaney Barrel aid Bill Hurley graduate after this season. Game time is set for 2 p.m.
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