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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1952

Page

7

Yartiks Tribe Top Tilt Sets In Tonight

The article previews a top matchup between Yartiks and Tribe as the two teams vie for first place. It notes Stengel’s Yankees leading West swing, Casey’s comments, and key upcoming games including a four game series against the Indians with Allie Reynolds facing Mike Garcia.

Associated Press Casey Stengel New York Yankees Wii Yanks Cleveland New York Boston Red Sox Indians Allie Reynolds Mike Garcia Tom Morgan Yankee Stadium Detroit Morgan Hank Bauer Bob Cerv Sid Hudson Washington Boston Red Sox Hudson Ivan Delock St. Louis Browns Browns Alex Kellner St. Louis Brooklyn Brooks Giants Cincinnati Preacher Roe Gerry Staley Bill Werle Clem Labine Roe Enos Slaughter Stan Musial Red Schoendienst Gil Hodges Toby Atwell Hacker del Ennis Phils Lew Burdette Ernie Johnson Pittsburgh Paul Burris Joe Muir

NCAA Approves 1952 Football Television Plan

The NCAA approved a television plan by a 185 to 15 vote. It calls for telecasting one major college game nationally each Saturday from Sept 20 to Nov 29 plus broadcasts on Thanksgiving Day and on Friday or Sunday nights. A college may not appear more than once on the network.

Chicago National Collegiate Athletic Association

Church League Scores Highlight Narrow Wins and Losses

Two City Church League games last night. Smith Chapel defeated First Baptist 14 to 9 in the opener. North Side Baptist fell to Calvary Baptist in the second contest.

City Church Smith Chapel First Baptist North Side Baptist Calvary Baptist

Brosch Leads Open With 68 In National Open Debut

Al Brosch a Garden City NY teaching pro shot 68 on the heat blasted Northwood course to lead the 52nd National Open as Hogan and Snead posted 69s. The field of 162 endured 94 degree heat and strong winds while 12,000 watched opening day action.

Dallas al Brosch Brosch Garden City N. Y Northwood Ben Hogan Sam Snead Horton Smith PGA Dick Metz Detroit Oaksland Hills Ralph Guldahl l Medinah Cary Middlecoff Merion Young Lee Mackey Mackey Hogan Lloyd Mangrum George Fazio San Antonio Snead Porky Oliver Dutch Harrison Ted Kroll Julius Boros Stan Moses North Texas State College Twin Falls Idaho North Texas Billy Maxwell Moses Lez Worsham Tommy Bolt Chandler Harper Jackie Ferrier Mangrum

East Texas State to Hire Connors Coach Warner

Oklahoma A M graduate Booby Jack Rogers resigned as basketball coach at Connors Agricultural College to take the job at East Texas State Teachers College in Commerce. Rogers headed to Texas after Friday’s announcement.

Chadwick targets record swims before final Channel bid

Flo rence Chadwick 32, the only woman to swim the English Channel both ways, plans four more tests before a final August attempt to beat Tom Blower’s England to France record. She will swim Catalina to shore on June 28, then Beirut for the Hellespont Dardanelles, then Tarifa to Gibraltar, aiming to be in peak shape for the August 15 hour 30 minute mark.

Grossinger N. Y Florence Chadwick English Channel Tom Blower England France Mermaid Catalina Island Beirut Lebanon Hellespont Dardanelles Tarifa Spain Straits of Gibraltar Florence

Americans Lead Charge at London Grass Courts

London Grass Courts Championships at Queen's Club West Kensington open Monday with seven Americans among 50 overseas entrants. Frank Sedgman and Ken McGregor of Australia expected to meet in finals. Top U S contenders include Tony Trabert Cincinnati Vic Seixas Philadelphia and South Africa Eric Sturgess.

London Queen’s Club West Kensington Frank Sedgman Ken McGregor Australia Tony Trabert Cincinnati Vic Seixas Philadelphia Eric Sturgess

NCAA Trackmen Begin NCAA Championships Trials in Berkeley

The National Collegiate championships open with preliminaries as six U.S. finalists will qualify for Los Angeles trials on June 27 28 along with AAU champions and top All Service placers. Darren Hooper Texas A M faces Parry OBrien Southern California in a highlight shot event and J Lewis Hall Florida defends the high jump against Walter Davis Texas A M.

Berkeley Calif National Collegiate Athletic Association U. S Los Angeles Darren Hoopier Texas A&m Parry O’brien California J. Lewis Hall Florida Walter Davis Hall

Childress Fund Reaches Goal On Final Day

The Joe Childress fund reached its $1,500 goal at noon with an anonymous Odessa donor covering the remaining amount. Childress and coach Lee Taylor depart for the National AAU Meet in Long Beach tomorrow at 4 am, aiming to place in the top six in the 100 or 200 meters to earn a spot in the Los Angeles Olympic finals.

Joe Childress Lee Taylor Odessa High School Long Beach Calif Joe Los Angeles Shoopman Odessa Childress Lee Pop) Taylor West Associated Press C. T. Ashford Bright and Rhoads Jack Laird Lions Club Seees National Bank Carl Crowell

Wightman Matches Underway Today

P Pee Wee Reese a 32 year old Brooklyn veteran has surged in the NL shortstop race for the July 8 All Star Game in Philadelphia He moved to second place in the latest fan ballots trailing Granny Hamner by 2533 votes with 23353 lineups Al Dark 19102 and Phil Rizzuto led the AL shortstop voting with 27258 Chico Carrasquel 23116 both from the White Sox and Yankees respectively lead their leagues in early returns

Chicago Pee Wee Reese Brooklyn Philadelphia Reese Granny Hamner Philadelphia Phillies al Dark New York Giants Phil Rizzuto New York Yankees Chico Carrasquel Chicago White Sox

Reese Moves Up In All Star Voting

Wimbledon opening day sees American women favored to sweep the Wightman Cup on No 1 court as Doris Hart Maureen Connally Louise Brough and Shirley Fry join the team while Britain counters with six players led by Jean Quertier Rinkel.

Wimbledon England Doris .Hart Coral Gables Fla Maureen Connally Joy Mottram Susan Partridge Pat Ward Helen Fletcher

Pollution Threatens Southwest Fishermen

Pollution endangers sport fishing across the region with industry discharges into rivers and lakes. Surveys show many plants lack proper treatment, and some municipalities have no sewage treatment at all. Anglers and tourism groups can combat pollution by promoting unpolluted waters and choosing cleaner destinations.

J. Fred Eder United Press Outdoors Texas Oklahoma Chambers of Commerce Tourist Bureaus

Little Leaguers Continue Action Tonight and Saturday

Tonight and Saturday night feature Little League and Pony League games. Top matches include Cole Motor Browns versus FOE Senators and Kiwanis Tigers against Carter Hardware Yankees. Results from last night show Braves 10, Bunch Construction Cubs 7, Cardinals 7 Green's Giants 1, with pitchers Benny Thompson and Dean Ewart earning decisions.

Senators Kiwanis Tigerers Cole Motor Browns Carter Hardware Yankees McClurg Grocery Braves Bunch Construction Cubs Athletics Supply Cardinals Green Giants Benny Thompson Braves Don Hogue Dean Ewart Bobby Hendrie Bobby Gillam Cardinal FCE Kiwanis Tigers Carter Hardware Yanks Permian Scales Athletic Club John Perry Paul Cole Optimist Club Electric Service Salvation Army Abelle McHargue

Fountain Joins Chiefs In Chickasha Move

Fountain, a 22 year old outfielder with speed, has joined the Chickasha Chiefs in Chickasha Oklahoma. He stole 39 bases in 72 games last season and hit .289 while playing with Juarez in the Texas Arizona League.

Chickasba Okla Andy Fountain Sooner State Chickasha Chiefs Fountain Juarez

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