Odessa Athletes Dominate District 5A and 8AA Trophies
Kermit and Wink win Odessa American All-Sports trophies for Districts 5A and 8AA at County Park as football champs. Joe Childress aims for Olympic Trials with Odessa track, while Weldon Holley and Walter Cooley sign Baylor scholarships and shine in academics and multi-sport talent.
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Odessa
Gasoline Gossip Item From Odessa
Odessa readers are advised of a brief gasoline gossip feature from 1021 East Eighth with contact phone 6 6078 for tips or information regarding fuel prices and local refinery chatter.
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LaMotta Wins Ten Round Decision In Detroit
Jake LaMotta, after a stomach illness, defeats Eugene Hairston by unanimous decision in a 10 round bout at Olympia Stadium before 10 233 fans. He eyes a potential clash with Randy Turpin while awaiting a title shot decision pending Maxim versus Robinson outcome.
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Silent) Hairston
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Dodgers Thump Reds 19-1 Sets Five New Records in One Inning
Dodgers explode for 19-1 rout of Cincinnati in the first inning as 21 batters come to plate and 15 score. Dressen’s club sets modern majors marks for runs in an inning and for 19 consecutive batters reaching base. Giants drop doubleheader implications, Phillies, Cardinals win.
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Odessa, San Angelo Lead LonGsporn League Standings
Odessa leads the Longsporn League with 29 wins and 6 losses followed by San Angelo 17 13 and Roswell 16 15. Wednesday results saw Odessa beat Vernon 8 7, Big Spring 23 4 over Sweetwater, and Midland 8 7 over Artesia. Thursday’s schedule includes Sweetwater at Odessa and several cross matchups.
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Odessa College Announces Reinstated Athletic Program 1953
Odessa College reenacts athletics after a one year pause led by Dean Jack Rodgers. The season opens with basketball as top West Texas zone teams prepare for the state tournament March 2 3 at North Texas State College in Denton. Schedule includes Feb 5 at Frank Phillips College Borger Feb 7 at Amarillo College Feb 11 at Clarendon College Feb 19 at Amarillo here Feb 21 at Howard County College Big Spring Feb 28 here and a track meet in Amarillo April 25 with state finals May 4 5 at NTSC. Women golf and tennis slated for April 29 in Lubbock with first time golf and tennis contests.
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Hogan Sensational Favorite As Colonial Gets Underway
Fort Worth May 22 Hogan the sensational favorite at Colonial National Invitation as practice shows his par mastery on the 7035 yard course. Middlecoff is seen as a possible spoiler with prize money boosted to 20000, enhancing top 20 pay and inspiring a tighter field led by Burke Jr Mangrum Oliver Ferrier Harrison Besselink and Bolt.
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Austin Gains Win Over Longview In Big State League
The Austin Pioneers beat Longview 9-7 after a six run inning highlighted by a pinch hit sequence involving Chico Cheguez and John Andre. Paris shutout Tyler East Texans 1-0, Wichita Falls beat Waco 7-3, and Temple took a 4-2 win at Texarkana.
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Walcott Promises Change in Style for Charles Fight
Atlantic City May 22 Heavyweight champion Jersey Joe Walcott says he plans a secret change in style to topple challenger Ezzard Charles again in their Philadelphia bout on June 5. Walcott, 38, won the crown from Charles at Pittsburgh last July 18, with observers noting Charles’ prior aggression. Walcott claims he adapted his approach to defeat him.
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Green's Avalon Plans Early Saturday Little League Practice
Green's Avalon called a 7 a.m. Saturday practice at Eastside Park for Little League players. The team aims to start the weekend with an early workout and drills led by the coaching staff.
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Harold Savitt backs Calvert Reserve whiskey switch
Harold B. Savitt of Savitt Bros. Inc in Minneapolis says he was skeptical about whiskey taste differences but notes a smoother, mellower flavor after switching to Calvert Reserve. He urges others to compare whiskies and decide what tastes best. Calvert Reserve Blended Whiskey 6.8 proof 65 percent grain spirits. Calvert Distillers Corp. New York City.
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Baylor Star Norman Mullins Named Miller High Coach
Corpus Christi May 21 Baylor basketball star Norman Mullins has been named basketball coach and assistant freshman football coach at Miller High School. Mullins, who graduates from Baylor this year, replaces Sam Stovall who resigned to coach basketball at Weslaco.
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