A U S Bouts Berlin Olympics Fight Split
In New York the Amateur Athletic Union prepares for a sharp debate over U S participation in the 1936 Berlin Games. Judge Jeremiah T Mahoney leads critics who oppose U S entry while Avery Brundage argues for sending a team. The piece mixes practical sports news with whipsawed commentary.
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A. A. Avers
Bayou
Jeremiah T. Mahoney
United States
Hitler
Herr-Hitler
Joe
Hurdie
Avery Brundage
Germany
Brundage
Bermuda
United Press
Badgers Meet Marshall Giants For Bi District Title
The Texas Junior College Conference bi district race opens with Amarillo Badgers facing Marshall Giants in an Eastern Northern sector final at Marshall tonight at 7 30. Coach Windy Nicklaus brings 24 players to the titular game while Am arillo Golden Sandies travel to Breckenridge for a 2 30 Saturday clash. The open game will rely on wide plays and a heavy passing attack to outpace the heavyweight Marshall squad.
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Amarillo College
Badgers
Marshall
Mamoth
Texas Junior College Conference
Windy Nicklaus
Amarillo Golden Sandies
Breckenridge Buckaroos
Buckaroo Stadium
Sandies
Breckenridge
Buckaroo Field
Karl Rice
R. C. Waggoner
Filis Gill
Pampa
Waggoner
Razzle Dazie
Nicklaus
Coyotes fall as Shurley adds extra point in bonus play
Felan converts a one yard plunge for the Vokts in the Coyotes drive. Guerrer's kick for the extra point caps the sequence. United Gas Houston defeats Sam Houston State Teachers College 31 to 22 in basketball action.
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Shurley
Felan
Vokts
Guerrer
United Gas ‘Houston
Sam Houston State Teachers College
Maverick Club Prepares for Big Saturday Football Game
The Amarillo Mavericks, coached by J T Young with Athletic Director Ralph Dykeman, prepare for a Saturday game at Butler Field against the Guymon Maverick Yearlings. Admission is 10 cents for all but Mavericks who enter free. Proceeds support a Christmas Day turkey feast for 1,000 Mavericks.
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Amarillo Maverick Yearlings
Guymon
Oklahoma
Sandie
Amarillo Mavericks
J. T. Young
Ralph Dykeman
Amarillo Maverick
Thomas Murphy
LeRoy Boyter
Bert Slay
J. E. Bills
Fred Exposito
Bunyan Lily
Wynell Shelton
J. L. Taylor
Edward Sharp
Curtis Collins
Charles Chestnut
Gene Turner
John Hamilton
Harold Dean Webb
Neil Sanders
James Phillips
Rusty Russell
Wesley Greer
Ford Turner
Clifford Wright
Johnny McMahon
Henry Long
Bobby Gibbs
Jimmie Taylor
Virgil Shelton
Guyman
Brackenridge and Buccaneers Meet in Bi-district Football Showdown
Corpus Christi hosts Brackenridge High School of San Antonio in a Texas Interscholastic League bi district clash. A special train carries hundreds of San Antonio fans for the second meeting this year after Brackenridge won 14 to 0 in a prior non conference game. Charlie Haas, Corpus Christi captain and 18 touchdown scorer, is out with injuries weakening the home team.
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Associated Press
Temple Wildcats
Mexia Blackcats
Waco
Brackenridge
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi Buccaneers
Charles Haas
Haas
Breckenridge
Amarillo
Fl Paso
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Charlie Haas
Near Ready for Atlantic Airmail Flights
Pan American Airways is poised to begin Atlantic flights once international negotiations secure landing fields abroad. Officials from four nations meet to open airports to all fliers, with Pan American ready to start experimental operations as soon as negotiations clear.
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Washington
Pan- American Airways
Atlantic
Pan American
Legion Invited To Hill Bible Class
The American Legion boys are invited to the T. Newton Hill Bible Class this Sunday at 9 40 in the First Christian Church stone unit. Ray Lieberknecht and his vocal group will perform with a reading by his daughter. Lester Aldrich Mrs. Crudgington lead singing and Judge Gee will teach.
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American Legion
T. Newton Hill
Ray Lieberknecht
Lieberknecht
New Stone
First Christian Church
American Legion Boys
Lester F. Aldrich
H. M. Crudgington
W. FE. Gee
Mail Early Urged by DeGrassi in Holiday Rush
Postmaster W D DeGrassi warns Amarillo residents about the Christmas rush and stressed that fifteen shopping days remain for both shopping and mailing. He noted the postal service will struggle to handle the peak period even with extra help and urged early mailing to spread the workload. A ram selling for a world record 2595 dollars was reported from Sydney Australia.
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W. D. DeGrassi
Sydney
Australia
U.S. entry in games likely debate at AAU convention
Exeutive and Foreign Relations Committees of the Amateur Athletic Union seek a peaceful settlement of the proposed boycott of the 1936 Olympic Games before a floor battle at the AAU convention. Avery Brundage and Jeremiah Mahoney lead opposing sides, with uncertainties about trials, championships, and the German invitation.
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Hugh Fullerton
Associated Press
New York
Amateur Athletic Union
Avery Brundage
Chicago
Jeremiah T. Mahoney
Hockey Committee
United States
Olympic Committee
Mahoney
Germany
American Olympic Committee
Brundage
Coyotes Leave for Game at Sherman
The Wichita Falls High School Coyotes, champions in District 4, depart by special bus for Sherman to face the Bearcats, district 6 titlists, Saturday at 2:30. Ed Neal, 240 pounds, 15, leads a 34 man squad coached by Ted Jefferies, Curtis Beatty and A. D. Beck. they hope for a Friday workout if weather allows.
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Coyote Pack
Wichita Falls High School
Sherman
Bearcats
Coyotes
Breckenridge
Masonic
Fort Worth
Greenville
Ed Neal
Ted Jefferies
Curtis Beatty
A. D. Beck
Sherman Field
Manero Holds One-Stroke Edge at Orlando Open
Tony Manero of Greensboro NC defended a slim one stroke lead in the Orlando Open Golf Tournament as final rounds began. A 68 provided by Manero shaved par by three strokes to stay atop the standings in Orlando Florida.
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Orlando
Fla
Tony Manero
Grensboro
N. C
Stout Aggies Bar Against Ponies for Rose Bowl Bid
In College Station the Texas A&M Aggies prepare for their final Southwest Conference game at Kyle Field against SMU Ponies. Kickoff is 2 PM, attendance expected near 15,000 for a clash that could push A&M toward an undefeated Rose Bowl berth.
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Dec
Doughty
Texas Aggies
Kyle Field
Horned Frogs Arrive for Game at Frisco
The Horned Frogs of Texas Christian University arrive in San Francisco for Saturdays clash with the Santa Clara Bronchos. With 10 wins this season led by Slinging Sam Baugh the visitors are favorites despite Santa Clara’s five defeats. City officials greet the teams at Kezar Stadium before workouts.
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Der
Horned Frogs
Texas Christian University
Santa Clara
Southern Methodist
Frogs
Broncos
Angelo Rossi
Kezar Stadium
Sam" Baugh
Quarteback
TC. U
Santa Clarans
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Salt Lake City
L. R. Meyer
Fettle
Most Daring Play of the Season Awarded to Notre Dame Pass
George Kirkley surveys top football picks and highlights of 1956 season from New York. Notre Dame earns praise for comeback wins against Ohio State Pitt and others. Awards note key players Bernie Bierman Andy Pitney Monk Moscrip and Jay Berwanger with various coaching and team recognitions.
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United Press
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Dec
Notre Dame
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Army
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Chisox Say Foxx Sale Not Yet Confirmed
Philadelphia December reports cite Chicago White Sox approached by Athletics for Jimmy Foxx. Manager Jimmy Dykes denies any deal with Connie Mack or Comiskey and Grabiner. Rumored Al Simmons to Detroit remains at a standstill.
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Chisox
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Comiskey
Sox
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al Simmons
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Temple and Mexia Meet in Bi-District Football Clash
Temple the District 12 champion and Mexia Black Cats the District 11 winner clash in a bi district game that will eliminate one of 16 teams from the Texas Interscholastic championship race Coach J D Foster says Mexia in its first Class A season is in top condition and ready for a surprise Captain Lain and Bower lead Mexia while Temple relies on backfield stars Fred Rodgers and Jodie Marek to smash through opposition Mexia faces a brutal task to stop the Temple pair in the bid for advancement.
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Mexia Black Cats
J. D. Foster
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Lain
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