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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1957

Page

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Culbertson Calls Off Dogs in New Mexico Legislature

In Santa Fe Rep Bill Culbertson signals no dog racing bill this session unless a money crisis forces taxation from dog racing. He notes earlier dog bills drew money and scandal rumors, and Democratic plans to scuttle any new measure. The piece also references past dog bill battles and political maneuvering around the roads commission and banking department actions.

Santa FE Bill Culbertson San Miguel Cecelia Tafoya Tom Mabry

Rawls Leads at Tampa Open Halfway Mark

Betsy Rawls, defending champion from Spartanburg, moves into the lead at the Tampa Women's Open with a 148 after 36 holes on the 6066 yard Palma Ceia Course. Louis Suggs and Patty Berg trail by two strokes at 150 as Fay Crocker slips with 84 to stand seventh. amateurs leader Betty Kerby of St. Petersburg sits at 162.

Tampa Fla Betsy Rawls Spartanburg S. C Louis Suggs Patty Berg Fay Crocker Marilyn Smith Betty Jameson Betty Kerby St. Petersburg Palma Ceia Miss Berg Miss Rawls Wenee Louise Suggs Patty Betst Ceornetius Kathy Betty Deda Eeeee Marlene Hagge Tae Gloria Armstrong Alice Bauer Bennie Randolph Mary Lena Faulk Joyce Ziske Peggy ‘Irk Bell Seer Vonnie Colby - Eee Betty Kerby Ee Wanda Sanches Ruth Mary Ann Reynolds Jessen Ase

Dons Set for Monterey Clash in Lubbock Saturday

Palo Duro Dons chase a third straight District 3-AAAA win as they host the Monterey Plainsmen at 8 p.m. The Plainsmen arrive after losses to Berger and Pampa and a win over Lubbock High. Palo Duro's likely starters include Nix Summers Turner Hyatt Ham and the Plainsmen start Vardeman Glaze Deilke Godsoe Shipman.

Lubbock Palo Dure Dons Monterey Plainsmen Monterey Plainview Plainsmen Berger Pampa Lubbock High Palo Duro Orvie Nix Charlie Summers Jimmy Turner Paul Hyatt Dusty Ham Rex Vardeman Dale Glaze Dick Deilke Tony Godsoe Mike Shipman

Scoring Blitzes Highlight Weekend Basketball Action

A sweep of college and high school scores across regions shows N C College 71 over Shaw U and McNeese 61 while other matchups include Tulane 66 LSU 64 and Montana State 91 over Colorado State 57. Local high school results feature Borgers 60 over Amarillo 60 and Gruver tournament brackets with Gruver defeating Stinnett 48 and 53 in two days.

Three AHS wrestlers advance in Geary tourney action

In Geary Oklahoma Ama rio reports Lynn LaFon Bob Johnson and Bobby Cotter remain after day one. Semifinals and finals set for tomorrow with results list including 105 pounds George Whitchchurch Perry and 147 pounds Lynn LaFon Amarillo among winners.

Geary, Okla Amario Lynn LaFon Bob Johnson Bobby Cotter George Whitchchurch Perry Okla Jess Green David Burch Amarillo Duan Miller Putnam Alvis Stewart Tony Marcas Hugh Potts Mickey James Northwest Classen Danny Dick Harding Bil Nelson Joan Kirchenbauer Ponca City Arch Doty Capitol Hill Ted Broome John Miller Putnam City Ted Ellis Blackwell Miki Davis Max Hawkin Pi David Burch Dee John Rapt Don Marland Chilocca Bob — Amarillo Don Lyon Geary Kenneth Punley

Forte fails to top Wilt in scoring as Columbia routs Cornell

In Ivy League action Chet Forte of Columbia failed to overtake Wilt Chamberlain for the national scoring lead. Columbia defeated Cornell 70 to 50 at home.

York Jan Chet Forte Wilt Chamberlain Kansas Columbia Cornell

Lobos Upset Blackhawks for First District 1-AAA Loss

Levelland’s Lobos rally in the final quarter to defeat Phillips by holding star Phillips to six and overcoming a 10 point deficit. Burl Raley scores 19 for the Lobos while Milton Hoff adds 15 for Phillips. Dumas DEMONS top LITTLEFIELD 54-36 as Kent Vick 13 and Jim Boxwell 12 lead the attack. Pampa Harvesters stay strong in District 3-AAA with a 77-64 win over Lubbock Westerners. Jerry Pope scores 25 for Pampa. Plainview Bulldogs edge Monterey 53-52 in a district clash behind George Snapp 26 points. Canyon Eagles beat Tulia 48-33 as Silverton tops Quitaque 68-54 in 9-B action. Farwell Steers defeat Springlake Wolverines 66-32 in 3-A play.

N.C. College Shaw U. & McNeese Louisiana Tech Tulane Louisiana State Capital Hiram Rose Poly Harris Tehrs Mississippi Col Troy Ala Far West Colorado A&m Denver Montana State Colorado State Idaho Oregon Pacific Azusa Cal. Western Utah State Brigham Young MBL Phillips St. Louis Springfield Cleveland Providence Rochester Philadelphia New Haven Indianapolis Toledo Borgers Amarillo Levelland Carver Clarendon Dumas Littlefield Pampa Lubbock Memphis Plainview Monterey Briscoe Lefors Carey Estelline Samnorwood Shamrock Vera Happy Vega Canyon Tulia Dimmitt Muleshoe Abernathy Olton Roswell Clovis Gruver Stinnett Miami Morse Perryton Stratford Sunray Neuelle Business College Lobos Blackhawks Burl Raley Lobo Milton Hoff Dumas Demons Littlefield Wildcats Garland Head Kent Vick Jim Boxwell Charles Duval Harvesters Lubbock Westerners Westerners Jerry Pope Max Hood George Snapp Canyon Eagles Tulia Hornets Eagles Silverton OWLS Quitaque Panthers Brad Wilson Bob Farley Quitaque Farwell Springlake Wolverines Johnny Loveless Joe Ellis Wolverines Springlake

District 3-AA leaders Well ington roll past Quanah Indians

Wellington remains the district favorite as the Skyrockets win 70 55 over the Quanah Indians. Jerry Elberts leads with 21 points while Duane Styhens adds 20 for Quanah. Wellington also wins the girls game 89 26 with Pat Tompkins scoring 27.

Quanah Indians Jerry Elberts Rockets Duane Styhens Ecansaed Indians Wellington Pat Tompkins Larue Wyman Phyllis Wisdom

Pampa Gloves Championship Results Across Divisions

The event lists novice peewee and high school brackets with Pampa athletes prevailing. Ronnie Browning and Bobby Williams win in novice. Dickie Powell, Bryan Martin, Bill Martin, and Carson Watt secure peewee and Borger entrants show in high school. Open division sees Gary Wilhelm from Pampa defeating Dick Knight, with Kenneth Wood also competing and exhibitions noted.

Ronnie Browning Pampa Steve Martin Bobby Williams Ricky Cox Charles Cook Ronnie Eckroat Dickie Powell Ronald Bennett Bryan Martin Albert Green Borger Bill Martin Carroll Hudson Carson Watt John Mathis Durwood Williams Carl. Kirk Guymon Okla Bill Bledsoe Barney Ward Bobby Campbell Shamrock

Texas Upsets Ranked Ponies in Southwest Conference Clash

The University of Texas defeated nationally ranked SMU 77-68 in Austin. Texas limited Jim Krebs to 11 points with a rigged zone defense, while Rick Herrscher led SMU with 26 and Raymond Downs and John Shaffer fueled a late Longhorn surge.

Austin Tex University of Texas Southern Methodist Jim Krebs SMU Longhorns Krebs Mustangs Texas John Shaffer Raymond Downs Kermit Decker Barry Dowd Decker Rick Herrscher Steers

Harney takes lead in Caliente Open golf tournament

Paul Harney of Boston fired a 7 under par 65 to reach 36 holes at 135 and lead the Caliente Open in Tijuana Mexico. Doug Ford and Al Besselink were one stroke back at 136 after carding 67s, with Harry Weetman and Julius Boros among the contenders at 139 and higher.

Tijuana Mexico Paul Harney Boston Mass Tijuana Country Club Harney Holy Cross Doug Ford al Besselink Harry Weetman England Julius Boros Weetman Mike Souchak Len Kennett Camp Pendleton Calif Boros Ed Furgol Billy Casper Chula Vista Sanenee Errr Reer Ween Eee Sewer Eeeee Veee Harry Weetman Teen Ee Billy Casper Jr Tee Neee Eee Eenes Gene Littler Wees Teenee Stan Leonard Steeeereer Eric Brown

Dragons Romp Claren don 81 37 At Carver Gym

The Carver Dragons routed Claredon 81 to 37 at Carver Gym led by 6-9 Gene Wiley with 22 points and A D Shaffer with 16. The Dragons improved to 7-1 while Vernon Moore led the visitors with 14 points.

Dragons Carver Dragons Gene Wiley Clarendon Carver Gym Wiley A. D. Shaffer Vernon Moore

Comets Fall 49-47 as Nashville College Edges Clarendon

Nashville Business College defeated the Clarendon Comets 49-47 after a late rally. Nashville led 15-8 at the end of the first, 24-19 at halftime, and 41-35 after three quarters, with Kathryn Washington scoring 16 for Nashville and Jo Ann Crawford 24 for Clarendon.

Clarendon Nashville Business College Comets Nashville Kathryn Washington Jo Ann Crawford

Late Payroll Worries Workers In New Mexico

New payroll delays hit the statehouse as fresh workers at the bureau of revenue question pay. Veterans wonder if Republicans fired them without notice while two Grants school officials faced travel claims for a Dallas conference on school finances. The New Mexico Education Association lists rental property at 134 South Capitol Place on tax rolls after a 1954 declaration oversight. Homer Heathman explains only one Grants official traveled and claimed automobile allowance.

Bureau of Revenue The New Mexico Education Association South Capitol Place Homer Heathman Grants Dallas

Otero County First With Indian Officer

An item notes Bruce Klinekole of the Mescalero reservation was elected Otero County commissioner in 1952, cited by lawyer Roy T. Mobley. Mobley mentions a Jicarilla Apache woman serving as tribal judge and nominates Mrs Howerton of Alamogordo as the first female police judge in New Mexico.

Afredo Rael Taos Roy T. Mobley Albuquerque Bruce Klinekole Mescalero Reservation Otero Mobley Howerton Alamogordo New Mexico

Atchley Troubles Favor Heimann In Highway Nomination

Senate opposition to Forest Atchley for highway commissioner could let Democrat Toney Heimann keep the post. If the senate stalls and withholds the three fifths approval required, Hermann would likely remain, blocking the governor’s chance to nominate anyone else.

Heimann Senate Atchley Forest Atchley Toney Heimann Hermann

Social Calendar item mix for local groups and venues

Gamma Kappa chapter hosts rummage sale at old Borden building 624 FE 4th at 75 o clock. Joseph O Shelby chapter Children of the Confederacy with Michael Musick at 4221 Albert 2 30 o clock. Harmony Hangout at YWCA 1006 Jackson 8 o clock. Summit School PTA bake sale at Furr Food 6th and Georgia at 6 o'clock.

Amarillo Community Events Highlight Local Venues

City happenings list a Gideons International gathering at the YMCA at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. sunrise classes. The Story Hour at Mary E. Bivins Library runs at 10:30 a.m. The Texas Panhandle Timing Assn annual show is at 200 E Fourth. Other items include a chili supper at USC and a Knife and Fork Club meeting at Amarillo Country Club.

Amarillo Gideons International Ymca Mary E. Bivins Memorial Library Texas Panhandle Timing Assn USC Gil Amarillo Country Club

Hog Cholera Devastates U.S. Hog Herds

Des Moines reports hog cholera as the leading killer of American hogs, devastating many farms and prompting calls for research and preventive measures.

Des Moines America

Horoscope forecast for 1957 signs Aries through Pisces

Today Under Your Sign Benefit cycle continues with focus on family, travel, and social life. Each sign receives brief guidance on opportunities and cautions, highlighting prompt action, savings, family unity, workplace ingenuity, and seeking help when needed. (c) 1957 Field Enterprises, Inc.

Gang Aries Taurus Gemini Leo LIBRA Scorpio Sagittarius Aquarius Field Enterprises, Inc

Eden Sails for New Zealand

Former Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden sailed from London with his wife aboard the Rangitata for a convalescent holiday in New Zealand. He said the trip follows doctors orders and hopes the stay will help him. Eden noted a personal note from President Eisenhower in recent days. The couple will reportedly spend at least five months in New Zealand as guests of Prime Minister Sidney Holland.

London Anthony Eden New Zealand Rangitata Eden Eisenhower Sidney Holland

Dallas judge rules death by own action in Vera Corliss case

Peace Justice Glenn Byrd ruled death by own action in the death of Vera Corliss age 51 of Sumner Washington. She was found hanged from a shower rod in a hotel room yesterday with three notes discovered in the room.

Dallas Glenn Byrd Vera Corliss Sumner Wash

Funk Hit With Fines After Thursday Wrestling Brawl

Dory Funk paid 70.50 total in penalties from the Sports Arena clash with Ray Gunkel. Sammy George, state wrestling supervisor, levied a 50 fine. Funk also paid 1 plus court costs for a disturbance charge. Gunkel pleaded not guilty in Justice Court and posted 200 bond for a February hearing, while not fined by the supervisor.

Dory Funk Sammy George Justice Court Ray Gunkel Gunkel Funk

Woman killed in Houston car truck collision

Mrs. George Waguespack died today when her car collided with a truck in Houston. The incident occurred on a local road and authorities are investigating the crash.

Houston George Waguespack

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