Dizzy Dean a Texas legend who spoke his way to fame
The feature traces Jerome Herman Dean known as Dizzy Dean, his Texas ties, and how his flashy talking style and pitching career built fame. It covers his birth name, time with the Gas House Gang, peak 1934 season, 1937 toe injury, and later success as a broadcaster, with notes on his roots in Arkansas and Texas connections.
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Robert E. Ford
Associated Press
Jerome Herman Dean
Dizzy
Dean
Arkansas Hills
Lucas
Texas
Jay Hanna Dean
Jerome Herman
San Antonio Power and Light
Harold V. Ratliff
Don Curtis
Houston Buffs
Houston
Ratliff
Spain
Giants
St. Louis
Snead Defends Unconventional Putting Stance
Sam Snead, aged 60, argues a golfer should strike the ball with any stance as long as the blade connects. He defends his side saddle putting approach on the eve of his second round at the Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open, a $135,000 event in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Sam Snead
Tecoff
Riviera
Hogan
Sam
Snead
Sam Snead Leads Pro Am With 268 At Riviera
Sam Snead, dubbed Slammin Sammy, dominates the Riviera Country Club pro am with 268 while opening the regular tour with a one under par 70. The Hot Springs Va. veteran, 37, famed for croquet style clubbings and over 100 tour wins, reflects on form and legality of the swing.
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Sam Snead
Sammy
Hot Springs
Riviera Country Club
Phillies Appoint New Titles for Top Club Officials
Philadelphia AP reports the Phillies reassign top executives with William Giles named executive vice president and chief administrative officer in Carpenter’s absence. Paul Owens becomes vice president and director of player personnel, with George Harrison as VP and director of finance and Ted Harrison as secretary treasurer.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies
National League Baseball Club
William Giles
Carpenter
Paul Owens
George Harrison
Ted Harrison
Ohio Group Names Texan Sisemore College Offensive Lineman of the Year
Jerry Sisemore of the University of Texas was named College Offensive Lineman of the Year by the Columbus Touchdown Club. He will be honored at the club's 18th banquet on Jan. 26, with proceeds benefiting the U S Olympic Fund and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
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Columbus
Ohio
Jerry Sisemore
University of Texas
Columbus Touchdown Club
Sisemore
U.S. Olympic Fund
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Miami Coach Joins Owls After Miami Departure
Miami defensive backfield coach Jack Westbrook quit after a head coach switch and accepted a similar role at Rice University. He had previously said he wished to remain under Pete Elliott, who replaced Fran Curci as Miami's coach. Westbrook moved after Elliott indicated he was seeking other options.
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MIAMI
University of Miami
Jack Westbrook
Rice University
University of Florida
Pete Elliott
Elliott
Fran Curci
Kentucky
Westbrook
Rice
Charles Bailey
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