Freshmen of West Texas State Open IBL Season
The Amarillo College Independent Basketball League kicks off Thursday with the defending champions the West Texas Freshmen. They face Veena entry in the first game at Amarillo College Gym at 7 30 pm with 12 cent admission plus 2 cent tax.
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Amarillo College Independent
West Texas State College
Amarillo College
Badger
24Th Avenue
Washington Street
Hereford
Coca-Cola
Canadian River Gas
West Texas
Vega
Coca Cola
Coca Cola and Herford
Afto Hereford
Bruce Smith Wins Heisman Trophy for Minnesota Star
Bruce Smith, Minnesota's All-America halfback, returned to Faribault with the Heisman trophy, awarded to the season's outstanding college football player. The roundup notes air raid alarms affecting Sugar Bowl prep and various college and professional football items.
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Bruce Smith
New York
U.P
Minnesota
Faribault
Minn
Trading Tempo Rises as Major League Meetings Open
Chicago December 10 1944 Don Padgett of the St Louis Cardinals was sold to the Brooklyn Dodgers for about 30000 dollars. Other deals include John Rizzo to Brooklyn and Emmett Mueller to Montreal while Bill Werber moves from Cincinnati to New York Giants. The Yankees are pursuing Dolph Camilli with bids around 50000, and Larry MacPhail eyes 75000. Jack Wilson will play in the East West game in San Francisco on New Year’s Day for Baylor amid earlier injuries.
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Hugh Fullerton, JR
Wide World
New York
Fordham
Missouri
Don Barnes
Browns
Los Angeles
Hans Lobert
Chicago
Bill Klein
Cardinals
Jacksonville
Billy Southworth
Billy
Columbus
Frank Frisch
Don Padgett
St. Louis Cardinals
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dolph Camilli
Yankees
Phillies
John Rizzo
Brooklyn
Emmett Mueller
Montreal
Dodger
New York Giants
Bill Werber
Cincinnati
Joe Moore
Morrie Arnovich
Indianapolis
New York Yankees
Camilli
Dodgers
Larry MacPhail
Ed Barrow
The
Yanks
Jack Wilson
Waco
Baylor University
San Francisco
Paris
Presbyterians Hold Church Night Meeting
The Central Presbyterian Church hosts a weekly night gathering starting at 6 15 p m with a covered dish supper. Family classes begin at 7 p m led by Dr R Thomson and Paul Hovey. Adults discuss democracy after world empire. youth study The World at War. Nursery available.
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Central Presbyterian Church
R. Thomson
Paul Hovey
W. M. Staples
Florence Whittington
Paul Ellis Stars in Amarillo Messiah Soloists
Paul Ellis is among 14 soloists featured in the annual Messiah presentation Sunday at 2 o clock at Municipal Auditorium. More than 300 singers will participate, with about 200 from Amarillo and 100 from Hereford and nearby Panhandle towns. The Amarillo Philharmonic provides the orchestra. Nellie Erhard plays organ, Tolzten Music loan supports the Everett Orgatrone. Tila Austin Myers and Vesta O'Dell will perform piano parts. No admission charge. The program is directed by Emil F. Myer.
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Paul Ellis
Amarillo
Freshmen To Have Another Fine Quintet
West Texas State freshmen, led by coach Jack Curtice with assistant Borden Price, loom as a strong basketball squad after past successes. Contenders include James Crews, Curtis Kelley, Monk Ford, and Francis Barrett for starting spots, with other hopefuls from Canyon and Hale Center among the mix.
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James Crews
Wilson
Curtis Kelley
Lockney
Monk Ford
Canyon
Francis Barrett
Hereford
Kelley
Kenneth Frebert
Hurley
N. M
Arley Barnett
James Robinett
Sherman
E. F. Cofer
Turkey
Bert Dean Clinton
Stanton
Red Burgess
Hale
Ford
Clinton
Halas the Writer Spies On Bears Coach Clash With Packers
United Press report notes George Halas the writer observes his fellow Halas in Chicago football. The piece outlines how the Bears face Green Bay with a potential game plan echoing Washington in last season’s 73 to 0 romp. Halas the writer may have tipped a trade secret the coach could use this week.
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United Press
Chicago
George Halas
Chicago Bears
Washington
Bears
Halas
Redskins
Green Bay Packers
Giants
New York
Green Bay
Packers
Schoolboys Join Armed Forces From Amarillo High
Two Amarillo High School youths, 17-year-old Wyland Reed and 19-year-old Calvin Pickett, have enlisted in the navy and the air corps after the President declared war. Reed is the sophomore son of Walter R Reed of 403 Milam Street. Pickett is the senior son of Charles Ed Pickett of 4006 East Elevath Avenue. Both required minor’s releases due to being under 21.
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Amarillo
Wyland Reed
Calvin Pickett
Sam
Reed
Navy
Walter R Reed
Milam Street
Pickett
Air Corps
Charles Ed Pickett
East Elevath Avenue
High Court Upholds Anti-Violence Act
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals declared the anti-violence labor act valid. Defendants Jack Frye and Ted Sanford were ordered remanded to Harris County jail for trial under the act for labor dispute violations in Houston.
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Austin
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Texas
Jack Frye
Ted Sanford
Houston
Harris County
Globe News
Hank Greenberg Plans Return to Army Service
Hank Greenberg former Detroit Tigers star and 1940 American League MVP said in Philadelphia he would re-enter the army. A 31 year old, he had been drafted May 7 and released as a selectee over 28, citing national troubles.
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Philadelphia
Hank Greenberg
Detroit Tigers
Oakley Wins Popular Player Award in Intramurals
J C Oakley captain of the Termites was voted the most popular player after the fall intramural basketball tourney. He tallied 62 points in three games and received a 13 inch silver plated trophy donated by Kinney's Shoe Store. Gene Sweet edged Oakley for top scoring with 65 points.
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J.C. Oakley
Kinney
J. C
Gene Sweet
Panther
Gene
T. J. Haynie
Termites
Termitesa Ey
R. Coves
Panthers
Citeccees
Whirlwinds
Miugrets
Texas
Mavericks Turn To Indoor Activities For New Season
The Maverick Club sees rising interest in indoor activities with organized basketball teams table tennis and public speaking classes growing. Ping pong tables are being repaired for an active season as about 25 new boys join, many from a previously unrepresented area.
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Maverick Club
Ralph Dykeman
Junior High Teachers Hold Christmas Party at Amarillo Hotel
Central Junior High School teachers host their annual Christmas party at the Amarillo Hotel this evening at seven o clock. Edward Melin serves as toastmaster for the banquet attended by teachers and their spouses and guests.
Rice Cage Team Is Hard To Beat
Rice Institute displayed strong form in a 65 to 35 win over Sam Houston Teachers as center Bob Kinney scored 20 and limited Benford Gardner to 10 points. Earlier the Teachers beat Texas A&M 50 to 33, signaling tough opposition.
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Huntsville
U.P
Rice Institute
Bob Kinney
Rice
Sam Houston
Benford Gardner
Texas Aggies
George Archie Leaves for Army Induction
George Archie, 27, first baseman for the St. Louis Browns, departed Nashville for army induction at Camp Forrest Tennessee last night. Archie formerly played with Beaumont in the Texas League.
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George Archie
ARMY
Nashville
Tenn
St. Louis Browns
Camp Forrest
Archie
Beaumont
Wichita Falls Coyotes Press Toward First State Title
Wichita Falls Coyotes, led by quarterback Gene Hill and receiver Robbie Dee Smith, boast a high scoring aerial attack with 102 completions in 165 attempts this season. The team has outscored opponents 260 to 32 and carries a strong defense with minimal yardage against. Coach Ted Jeffries notes caution, recalling a 1937 near miss and urges no premature celebration.
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Tom W. Miller
United
Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls Coyotes
Ysleta
Coyotes
Amarillo
Longview
Lubbock
Gene Hill
Robbie Dee Smith
Hill
Smith
Ted Jeffries
Troy Stewart
Charley Hall
Masonic
Jeffries
Breckenridge
Stewart
Joe Meissner
el Paso
Austin High
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Coffeyville
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Charles C. Murray, Jr
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Skip Alexander
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Box
Delmar Koch
Johnny Foster
Amarillo Finance CO
Fisk
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Brown-Forman Distillery Co, Incorporated
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Mike Kreevich
Jack Hallett
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Tommy Holmes
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By Steve Snider
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Mavericks
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Tucker
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Vanhorn
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Haley Teee
Nolan See
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Eee
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Mann
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Myrick
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Winters
Gentry
Renan Drive Inn
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Cy Riege
Duddy
A. Feferman
Hullum
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Morrow
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Colwell
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Bury
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Menninger
O. K. Neal
Pennsylvania State College
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Laing
Hudson Rollins
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Goodson
Bobbitt
Robertson
McMorris
McClung
Blind
Anderson Nate Eee Nnee
Long-Bell Lumber Co Myers
Morris
Cusick
Mann's Bread
Tri-Way Garage
S. Pierce
Eith
Ansley Cleaners
Thad Ansley
West 9Th St
Polk
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