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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1950
Page
7
The Glenn Pirates defeated the Otters in a game continued from page six. The outcome was decided by a closing stretch as Glenn built a lead and held off a late Otters rally.
Edwin B. Price 41 a Navy veteran and Longhorn line coach is chosen to replace Blair Cherry as Texas head coach after the season. Cherry ill with ulcers in Austin hospital may not coach the final game versus Louisiana State next week.
The NFL semifinal round opens with four games slated for tomorrow as divisional titles hinge on results. The Chicago Bears lead the National with 8-2 while Cardinals stand 4-6 and the Rams 8-3 loom for Green Bay. The New York Yanks also contend at 6-4. Browns and Giants lead the American Conference at 8-2 with the Eagles at 6-4.
Benjamin F. Fairless, president of United States Steel, was elected to the Pittsburgh Pirates board of directors at the annual meeting joining Branch Rickey, who was also named VP and GM. Galbreath said Fairless, an avid baseball fan, was a logical choice despite the surprise. Rickey urged that Fairless’s advice could help the club.
Veteran outfielder Pete Reiser, a 10 year Braves veteran, was signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as Branch Rickey reshapes the roster. Reiser, 30, left handed and a right hand thrower, batted .205 in 1950 but owns a .299 career average and joins Ralph Kiner under contract through 1951. Ed Stevens was released to Indianapolis to clear room for Reiser.
Detroit plans an elaborate 250th anniversary sports program and bids to host five AAU championships at the annual AAU meeting in Washington, D.C., December 7 through 10. Detroit seeks the men's outdoor track and field event as well as men's and women's outdoor swimming handball and gymnastics competitions.
Riley Indiana December 2 The Maumee Coal Indians travel to Shelburn for a game against the Marshal Rockets. Sunday they meet the unbeaten Ace High Octanes of Terre Haute in the Riley High gym with Cavolt and Clift at forwards for Ace High and Rector and Fry at guard. Maumee counters with Smith and Ellis at forwards Mann at center and Milner Debord at guards.
The annual St ar dust dance occurs in the IST.C building from 9 to 12. Sponsored by the senior inter club council of Y-Teens, the event unites Y-Teen groups from State Wiley Garfield Gerstmeyer Cannon Otter Creek Honey Creek Glenn Fayette and Farmersburg high schools. Buddy Beck's orchestra provides music. Co chairs are Miss Judy Blue of Wiley and Miss Ann Nutall of Otter Creek.
The report notes that Florida contains more than 7 million acres of water, highlighting its vast coastal and inland aquatic resources and potential implications for navigation, ecosystems, and recreation.
Beasley of Richmond was chosen as the most valuable player by the Wabash College football team. Indianapolis native Dan McLaren was elected honorary captain.
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