Golden Sandies brace for Denison semifinal clash at Denison
In a week packed with basketball and football, Amarillo High prepares for a Denison Y Jackets semifinal at Denison while Crozier Tech of Dallas visits for a two game series. Coach Hull eyes a split as Crozier Tech, state champions in 1946 and 1948, looms large. Rosy Adkisson’s Wolves feature Bryant Pursur Bartel Earl Markham and a 49 point per game offense. The piece recalls past Sandies playoff runs and notes optimism amid doubts about spirit and pep at Butler Field.
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College Basketball Scores From Across The Nation
A wide slate of college games produced several close finishes and notable upsets. Teams such as Amarillo, Mount Union, Ashland, Yale, Clemson, Texas Tech, Indiana Tech, Princeton, Florida, and many others posted victories or close losses in varied arenas and contexts.
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Bear Fun In The Early West Cowboys Chase Bear For Sport
Spotlight on sports by Bert Levy recounts cowboys chasing bears in the West, lassoing and riding to jolt the bear then turning it loose for more thrills. The column promotes Bert Levy's window and store shopping at 501 Polk with gift wrapping and reasonably priced nationally advertised men’s wear.
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Havana Golf Meet Winds Up Today
The Havana Best-Ball Golf Tournament concludes today with Sam Snead of Sulphur Springs West Virginia favored to win the $17,500 purse. He holds a 36 hole 127 and leads by three strokes over Johnny Palmer of Badin North Carolina Skip Alexander of Mid Pines North Carolina and E J Harrison of Little Rock Alabama who are tied at 130.
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Parade planned at Brownwood for football semifinal
A huge parade will be staged in Brownwood Saturday before the Class A semifinal between Monahans and New London. Five bands from Howard Payne College and Brownwood high schools along with Monahans New London and Bangs will participate. Four Alaskan reindeer will pull Santa Claus sleigh at the parade head.
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Boxing Meet at West Texas State College
West Texas State College hosts a three way boxing meet with Lockney and Amarillo squads at Burton Gym Monday night. Featured are regional champions Buster Holman Johnny Hernandez Alex Perez and Willis Hawkins with several Amarillo boxers. Bouts begin at 8 pm with student 50 cents reserved 1 dollar and ringside 1.50.
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Rice Cagers Edge Sam Houston 68 66 In OT
Rice Owls overcome a halftime deficit to beat Sam Houston State 68 66 in overtime. Bill Tom scored 35 points to lead Rice, with Max Blrtcher and Joe McDermott keying the late push as Sam Houston awal led at 60 60 before the finish. James Collins top Sam Houston with 20.
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Which Is the Winner College Teams Score Happy in 48 Season
College football in 1948 showed a shift to higher scoring and flashier attacking maneuvers as writers in the Associated Press year-end poll noted a decline in defensive play. Wendell Foltz of the Battle Creek Enquirer observed the nationwide spread of wide open play from the Southwest.
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Veterans among U.S. farm operators in 1947 reach 59 percent
About 59 percent of United States farm operators in 1947 were veterans, reflecting a significant postwar share of veterans transitioning to agricultural work amid demographic shifts and economy adjustments after World War II.
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Terrell Named Winners of Semi Final Game
Denison Terrell Dragons defeat San Angelo Blackshear Panthers on penetrations by 2 to 1 after protest by San Angelo was rejected. Officials ruled Dragons led in first downs 9 to 7 and won the 6 6 tie by deductions.
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