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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1947
Page
9
Wayne Martin and Rod Fenton fought to a 1 0 draw in one hour of mat milling at Pair Grounds arena. A week earlier Martin defeated Fenton by disqualification after a top rope throw. Getz, rival of the Oklahoma star and Southwest 190 pound champion, defeated Al Szasz.
In St Louis a 45 minute semi final featured Cyclone Burns of Miami Florida and Smiling Jack Kiser of Oswego Oregon wrestling to a 20 minute dead heat. The program drew over 2100 fans.
Summary of scattered results across multiple colleges with Earnest play noted. Key outputs include Kansas State defeating Texas Christian by 58 points and St. Basils beating Panzer 110 to 27. Several overtime and low scoring games are listed among numerous institutions.
The column reviews Golden Sandies potential after losing most starters, plus previews Wichita Falls Odessa and Amarillo games. It highlights players Bobby Farmer Erick Ellis Bobby Wilson Bill Bybee Jimmy Sharp Doyle Watson and mentions All-Southern nominations, Pampa Harvesters progress, and coaching changes with Dick Livingstone resigning. Also notes Aggie coach Homer Norton contract chatter and possible Texas A&M staff moves.
Honolulu reports that Pacific Coast Professional league officials investigate gambling by several players from the Hawaiian Warriors. Detective Captain Eugene Kennedy said bets were placed on themselves to win with misdemeanor wagering charges likely. no bribery involved.
Undefeated Texas Longhorns are favored in a two game series with North Texas at Austin. Coach Jack Gray relies on Al Madsen and Slater Martin as the main scorers while North Texas is led by Don Deardorf. The second game in the Steel Eagle series is set for tomorrow night.
Tyler dispatch reports Shreveport Sports outfielder Nick Gregory narrowly escaped injury when his truck overturned on the Athens Highway three miles from Tyler. Highway patrolmen say Gregory swerved to avoid a collision with another car.
UT coach Blair Cherry outlines a demanding holiday schedule as Texas prepares for its first out-of-state bowl, the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, facing Alabama. Practice runs through Dec 30, with travel set for Jan 1 and a two day stay in New Orleans. Injuries eased, players optimistic, and game film exchanged with Alabama.
Waco officials announced a fundraising drive by the YMCA board to raise 409 thousand dollars for a new building with construction to start in January.
The 1946 employment data show approximately 11,486,000 persons working as farmers in the United States reflecting postwar agricultural labor levels and workforce distribution across states and farm sectors.
A high league official says expansion to new territories is likely within our lifetime. The Pacific Coast League delegation returns home after major leagues reject their bid for major league recognition and discuss a 10 club format and higher draft price. Cuban baseball rules also shift as majors allow some players to play winter ball in Cuba in upcoming seasons.
El Paso December 12. Jeff Cravath coach of Rose Bowl bound Southern California will be the guest speaker at the Texas Mines football banquet December 17. Lettermen will be announced by coach Jack Curtice and team members will select the most valuable player.
In Columbia Pennsylvania a beagle receives help from a red hen in nursing six puppies at William L Motter's home. Motter notes the mother dog remains calm as the hen acts as feathered baby sitter while the puppies cuddle underneath.
The figure shows a substantial postwar consumption of paper products. It reflects broad use across households and industries during the year 1945, underscoring the era's industrial and personal demand for paper materials.
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