Cotton Bowl opponent to be named as Aggies await announcement
Dallas banker Dan Rogers said no opponent had been named yet for Texas A&M in the Cotton Bowl with the Dec 31 game to feature the SWC champions hosting a to be determined foe. Duquesne and Mississippi State were among guesses as the Aggies prepare for the New Year classic at the State Fairgrounds.
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Texas
Amarillo College to Sponsor City Basketball League
Amarillo College will sponsor the City Basketball League this winter. Coach R L Carter announced the first managers meeting for tomorrow night at the college. Last year’s teams included West Texas State Freshmen Coca Cola McClendon’s Grocery Amarillo Commercial College Hereford Vega and Amarillo College. All games will be held in the Amarillo College Gym.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
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Amarillo Commercial College
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Aggies Face Washington State in Final Regular-Season Clash
The Aggies, coached by Homer Norton, prepare for a decisive game against Washington State in Tacoma on Saturday. It marks a third straight bowl-era appearance for Norton’s squad after last season and this season’s efforts, including the 1939 Sugar Bowl triumph over Tulane for the undefeated team.
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Three Win in Country Club Women's Golf
The Woman's Golf Association of Amarillo Country Club named prize winners from its last meeting: Mrs. George Shannon Mrs. J B Orr and Mrs R J Moore. December handicaps listed for many players with values ranging from 11 to 35. Next Thursday's 18 hole medal play will use new handicaps and award three prizes with pairings announced.
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Amarillo Country Club
George Shannon
J. B. Orr
R. J. Moore
C. F. Collier
Glen Smith
Gee. McGrath
J. W. Ross
Jess Rogers
A. N. Olver
J. W. Higgins
W. D. Shudde
Frank Wolflin
Chas. Young
M. T. Johnson
J. S. Triplett
Geo. Shannon
R. A. Stone
George McGrath
Geo. Galloup
Bears Eye Top Tie With Win Over Cardinals
Chicago Bears can force a Western division playoff with a victory over the Chicago Cardinals, as Green Bay Packers have at least a tie after beating Washington 22-17. Bears crushed the Eagles 49-14, while Detroit’s Lions moved up after Cardinals loss. Whizzer White played his last Detroit appearance before military service.
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Whizzer) White
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Ex Cowpuncher Lassoes Huge Fish Off California Coast
Pasadena by way of the U P reports George Hapgood an ex cow puncher claims a new sport thrill while trolling at four miles an hour between Newport Beach and San Diego he lassoed a 10 pound bonita around the tail Hapgood says his cowboy past did not help in the feat.
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Longhorns Decide Orange Bowl Invite After Oregon Final
Texas players return from Thanksgiving to resume practice for a game with Oregon and vote on accepting an Orange Bowl invitation on Jan. 1. Texas, once ranked number one, beat Texas A M 23 to 0 to close conference play. Key players include Jack Crain and Pete Snyder. Georgia already accepted an Orange Bowl bid.
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Freshman for Fourth Time Without Class Failure
A UT Austin student from Llano, Ernest Speck, has repeated freshman status for the fourth straight time without failing a course. He alternated between partial credit and fresh start, and despite nearly meeting sophomore credit, remains freshman again as spring weather arrives late in the Scandinavian peninsula.
Finales Come In Southwest This Weekend
The Southwest Conference crowns its football season this weekend with Texas A M leading the race and Baylor Texas Christian and Texas tied for second. Texas meets Oregon and Texas A M faces Washington State while Southern Methodist plays Rice. An earlier Fish and Wildlife report shows 10 534 anglers fished Yellowstone Park Lake catching 24 576 trout this season.
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Missouri Tigers Predict Sugar Bowl Victory Over Fordham
Missouri workers the Gas House Gang of Football declare a Sugar Bowl win on New Year’s Day against Fordham despite Coach Faurot’s caution. Trainer Ollie De victor and guard Mike Fitzgerald back the forecast, asserting the team is better balanced and ready.
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Fordham
Don Faurot
Ollie Devictor
Pordham
Mike Fitzgerald
Ben Collins Finishes Season Second to Dudley In Scoring
Ben Collins of West Texas State finished second in the 1941 collegiate football scoring race with 132 points, trailing Bill Dudley who led the nation with 134 points after his final game. Jackie Hunt of Marshall College previously topped the charts with 162 points last year.
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Virginia
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Jackie Hunt
Marshall College
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Pop) Chase
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