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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1954
Page
12
The golfer recalls a second round at Medinah during the 1949 U S Open. Facing a long second shot on the 10th, he used a spoon from a tight lie about 280 yards out. The ball cleared a bunker and rolled to within 15 feet for an eagle that helped set up his eventual win despite missing the birdie putt.
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced they will begin training for the 1954 NFL season at St. Bonaventure College in Olean New York starting July 28.
Boston optioned first baseman Dick Gernert to Louisville in the American Association. The 24 year old infielder lost his starting berth to rookie Haganis and posted a .261 average in 14 games this season.
June 12 Montreal reports tackle Herb Trawick and fullback Vireg Wagner signed Saturday for their ninth straight seasons with the Montreal Alouettes of the Big Four Football Union.
Springfield, N J June 12 AP Ben Hogan vies for a fifth U S Open title at Baltusrol amid virus trouble and business duties. Sam Snead predicts Hogan will win but calls the course tough and notes Snead’s own chances. Rex Baxter Jr 18 from Amarillo Tex opens the field of 162 amateurs and pros.
The Southwest Salvage softball club of Odessa hosts the Grandfalls Stars at 2 p.m. at East County Park with Marlene Maxwell slated to pitch for the Odessans who stand three wins and two losses. On Monday night Southwest Salvage meets the Odessa Browns in a pin fray at Carter-WWoodson Park.
A six-man Wrestle Royal headlines next week's card at the Electric St Arena. Participants are Frank Murdock, Lou Palacio, Bill Brooks, Cal Bruno, Hernando Cortez and Ray Stevens. The format includes eliminations leading to a one fall bout, a two of three falls semi final, and a two of three falls main event with an hour limit.
Katherine Hubbell of Boston lost to Pat Ward of Great Britain in straight sets 7-5 6-2, leaving the last American competitor eliminated from the West of England championships.
Midland drilled Odessa for 19 hits as Frank Pickens held the Oilers until the eighth. Dale Waters had four hits and drove in two, while Charles Terrasi and Rudy Briner homered for Midland. Odessa benefited from seven Midland errors as the blowout unfolded Friday night.
Rocky Marciano is a 7-2 favorite to defend his world heavyweight title against 32-year-old former champion Ezzard Charles Thursday night at Yankee Stadium. The 15 round bout is set for 10:30 pm EDT and will be shown in 61 theaters outside New York on a closed circuit with radio coverage by ABC.
Four Little League games produced high scores. In the Texas League Elec tric Service Indians beat Worth Well Survey Sports 9-5, Red Shields down Optimist Spudders 11-10. In the National League Frank Greens Giants triumphed 10-3 over Abell McHargue Braves, Athletic Supply Athletics won 16-3 over Glass Pharmacy Cubs.
Odessa shortstop Paul Weeks remains sidelined after a moderate concussion from a collision with Artesia catcher Flood Economides. Dr. Keith Oehschlaser will keep Weeks out for another week as a precaution. Weeks had hit a triple and scored on Odessa’s 6-4 win as Economides threw to tag him out at home plate.
Vernon Johnson, at Childress since 1969, was hired Friday as head basketball coach at Andrews High School on a one year contract. He replaces Everett Nicholson who resigned after one year. Johnson’s track record includes district titles at Childress over the last six years and service in World War II. He is a former West Texas State College star in basketball and football.
The 1954 National Collegiate Golf tournament runs June 20 to 26 at Brae Burn Country Club in Houston. Earl Moeller of Oklahoma A&M seeks a repeat title as four others who reached 1953 quarterfinals are expected in a field of over 150 entrants. Joe Walser leads Moeller on his own team as top contender. The field includes Marion Hiskey North Texas State Louis Woodworth Northwestern Floyd Addington SMU and Fred Brown Stanford.
Trammell wins the feature at Odessa Race Bowl in Friday stock car action with Nolan Trammell topping Jim Russell Shoemaker and Woody Woodard in the lineup. Shoemaker takes trophy dash and fast heat while Irwin wins the slow heat Nu won the Australian arsuit and Russell wins the consolation. A 20-3 vote ends a driver dispute by allowing chopped and channeled cars for lower gravity and faster runs.
Beckenham officials canceled the remaining rounds after heavy rain washed out play for the second straight day. The postponement follows two days of disrupted action at the Ken tournament.
Batting leader Joe Bauman of Roswell tops 23 home runs and 148 total bases. Duane White of Roswell collects 67 hits and 13 steals while Ike Car and Duane White drive multiple two base hits. Pitching leader Jin Tugerson earns 9 wins with Bob Weaver contributing complete games and Evelle Ortega handling losses.
Springfield mass June 12 Paul Brissette 21 year old captain and second baseman of Holy Cross baseball team signed by the Chicago White Sox for a reported 5000 bonus and assigned to the Colorado Springs farm club in the Western League.
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