Lions win 1950 NFL title with Layne Walker stars
Bobby Layne and Doak Walker led the Detroit Lions to a 17 to 7 victory over the Cleveland Browns at Municipal Stadium in 28 degree weather. Layne scored the first TD on a quarterback sneak, Walker added a 67 yard TD run, and Pat Harder added a 36 yard field goal as Detroit claimed the NFL championship. Browns coach Paul Brown praised the effort but refused to alter the roster.
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West Texas Tops Three State Football Titles in 1952
West Texas earned three state football championships with a 26 to 20 Class A final victory over Deer Park. Lubbock and Breckenridge claimed AAAA and AAA titles, while Terrell won Class AA at College Station with a 61 to 13 win over Yoakum, setting a title game scoring record.
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All-College Basketball Tourney Opens Monday
Oklahoma A&M, ranked seventh, is favored to win the 17th All-College tournament as Monday games begin in Oklahoma City. Western Kentucky meets Idaho while Tulsa faces Wyoming in the first round with Oklahoma City battling Bowling Green and Oklahoma A&M facing Penn State in the night session. The Aggies aim for a third title in four years as Penn State and Wyoming also loom as strong contenders.
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Whitworth Signals Interest in Arkansas Coach Job
Oklahoma A and M coach J B Whitworth said he might take the Arkansas football post if offered. The Blytheville native told reporters he spoke with an Arkansas screening committee last Tuesday and has heard nothing since.
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Texas Loop Cagers Return to Action
Three Texas Conference teams resume games this week after a break. Abilene Christian and Howard Payne travel to Portales New Mexico for the Sunshine Intercollegiate Tournament a three day event while the other two teams rest.
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Major Tournaments Headline National Basketball Scene
National college basketball charges into a holiday peak with semi finals in the Big Seven and Southwest Conference plus New York Festival, Sugar Bowl and Dixie Classic opens. Oklahoma A&M leads All College, Georgia Tech faces Georgia. Duke against Brigham Young headlines Dixie Classic action. De Paul and La Salle meet in Holiday Festival semi finals at Madison Square Garden.
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SMU and top teams in SWC tourney semifinals
SMU tests Arkansas and Baylor as Rice faces Baylor and Arkansas in the SWC tournament semifinals. Arkansas and Rice lead scoring, SMU shocked Texas A&M 57 35, Arkansas beat Arizona 68 51, Rice defeated Christian 68 49. Arkansas vs SMU at 7 30 p m Baylor vs Rice at 9 p m Consolation bracket actions follow with Texas versus TCU and Texas A M. Attendance under 3 500.
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Sooners and USC Star Take Sugar Bowl Track Wins
In New Orleans Olympic champion Parry O'Brien of Southern California broke a 17 year old Sugar Bowl shot put mark with 56 feet 4 1 2 inches, defeating Darren Hooper of Texas A&M who faded to a yard. Oklahoma and Kansas State led in the mile relay with J. W. Mashburn anchoring a 3 17 0 clocking.
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Robert Richards
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Oklahoma
Kansas State
J. W. Mashburn
Texas Girds For Tennessee Passing Threat In Cotton Bowl
Texas and Tennessee menaced by a possible passing attack as they practice at the Cotton Bowl site. Price notes Tennessee's air gains from limited attempts and warns Texas must halt the run to force a pass. Both coaches call the matchup tremendous with Tennessee boasting defense and offense while Texas contemplates a defensive adjustment for the single wing.
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Border Circuit Teams in Tourney Action This Week
Border Conference teams pursue tourney momentum with five of eight in action. Hardin-Simmons leads after four wins, while Texas Tech and West Texas State face intercollegiate foes in Canyon double-headers. Arizona plays today in Dallas. New Mexico A&M meets Pepperdine in Albuquerque. Texas Western idle after losses to Mississippi Southern and Spring Hill. Tech lost to Miami.
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St Bonaventure Named Sugar Bowl Cage Choice
St Bonaventure Brown Indians emerged as the fan favorite to win the 16th Sugar Bowl basketball tournament opener in New Orleans. The defending Sugar Bowl champion St Louis faces New York in the nightcap after LSU plays Villanova in the first game.
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Open Entry for Odessa Golden Gloves Boxing Event
Advertises open entry for boxers age 16 or older in Odessa region with no fee. Applicants must mail details to the Golden Gloves Editor in Odessa, listing name weight age occupation address and boxing experience, and note eligibility based on fights and residency in listed counties. Open and Novice junior division rules apply for those under ten fights.
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O'Dowdy to Referee Six Man Tag Tonight
Odessa promoter Pat O'Dowdy will referee a six man tag match at the Electric arena. Teams: Gary Guerrero Whitey Walberg Carlos Moreno vs Herb Parks Bill Weidner Alex Perez. Best two of three falls or one hour. Preliminaries: Moreno vs Perez, Weidner vs Guerrero, Parks vs Walberg. Parking and seating good. reservations phone 7090 before 6 p.m.
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Bill Weidner
Alex Perez
Whitey
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Kansas State and Kansas Favored in Big Seven Semis
Kansas State, ranked third nationally, was favored over Yale in the Big Seven tournament semifinals. Kansas also held the edge over Missouri in the same semi final round.
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Kansas
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Sedgman McGregor Dominate Davis Cup Exhibit in Australia
In Adelaide Australia Frank Sedgman and Ken McGregor crushed America's Davis Cup team 6 3 6 4 6 3 and 11-9 6-4 6-1 respectively. Trabert faded after a grueling first set while Seixas received an ovation as the heat topped 90 degrees. The crowd of over 15 000 witnessed what may be a final Davis Cup singles display by the Aussie duo.
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