Locals Triumph as Sandies Edge Borger 44 to 19
The Golden Sandie Cagers came from behind to beat the Borger Bulldogs 44 to 19 on Borger court. Peterson and Bufkin each scored nine to lead the Sandies. Hanna had six for Borger. Tonight Sandies open home season against Canyon Eagles.
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Weber
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Shaw
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Stephens, G
Fight Results From Across the Nation
United Presse reports several boxing outcomes. Charley Masera of Pittsburgh outpointed Maxie Rosenbloom in New York in a 10 round non title bout. Donald Red Barry of Washington DC defeated Salvatore Ruggierello in Alexandria Virginia. Young Peter Jackson of Los Angeles stopped Shaw of Mexico City in seven rounds in Los Angeles. Henry Woods of Yakima beat Charley Miller of San Francisco by decision in Seattle.
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United Presse
New York
Charley Massera
Pittsburgh
Maxie Rosenbloom
Alexandria
Donald
Red
Charley Miller
San Francisco
Wrestling Results From New York Matchups
United Press reports a mixed card with multiple falls. Dick Shikat defeated Paul Boesch in New York while Sol Slagel drew with Jack Humberto in the Bronx. Dick Raines and Sid Westrich tied in a Texas versus Bronx bout. Carl Lemle and Harry Fields met in Brooklyn with a draw, as did Anka Zelezniak against Steinke.
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New York
Dick Shikat
Germany
Paul Boesch
Fred Grubmeier
Iowa
Sol Slagel
Bronx
Jack Humberto
Italy
Dick Raines
Texas
Sid Westrich
Dick Nlever
Omaha
Harry Fields
Brooklyn
Carl Lemle
California
Steinke
Anka Zelezniak
Russia
Kansas State selects Maddox captain at banquet
Texas lad George Maddox of Greenville was named captain of the 1934 Kansas State football team at a Manhattan chamber banquet. Maddox, a 210 pound junior tackle, is brother of former Wildcat line coach A. W. Maddox. Also listed are college basketball results from Fordham over Yale and other scores.
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Texas
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John Barrymore Film Heads Pre Release at Paramount
A special pre release showing of Counsellor at Law will be at the Paramount Theater for a midnight matinee Saturday. The film stars John Barrymore with Bebe Daniels Doris Kenyon Thelma Todd and other stars.
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Bebe Daniels
Doris Kenon
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Youth Heads 1934 TCU Squad
Fort Worth December 20 Joe Jeman of Waco was named captain of the 1934 Texas Christian University football team. Coleman was a halfback on this year’s squad. Rex Clark of Texas was elected and named substitute back.
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Phillies Boost Infield On Trade With Reds
Philadelphia National League club announces acquisition of Bluege at shortstop and Vine Meffries at second base from Cincinnati in exchange for Mark Kenig who also joins the Phils.
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Senators Are Good Fielders With Record Defensive Pace
The Washington Senators led by Joe Cronin delivered top batting and elite fielding to win the American League title. Cronin dominated shortstop with a .960 average and the club posted a .979 fielding percentage, near the 1932 Athletics world record. St Louis followed with .976, while Joe Kuhel led first basemen at .996 and Willie Kamm repeated as premier third baseman at .984. Mervyn Shea played 96 games without an error and finished with a .996 catchers’ percentage. Outfield defense tied the 1928 AL mark at .996 through Sam West, with Dick Porter and Al Simmons noted for key plays. Clint Brown and Wes Ferrell anchored a 19-pitcher group with clean fielding and strong support.
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Joe Cronin
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Senators
Philadelphia Athletics
St. Louis
Joe Kuhel
Willie Kamm
Cleveland
Mervyn Shea
St. Louis Browns
Chicago White Sox
Sam West
Dick Porter
al Simmons
Detroit
Clint Brown
Wes Ferrell
Brown
Ferrell
Texas Longhorns head to Louisiana for two games
Fourteen University of Texas basketball players departed Austin for Marshall tonight before continuing to Monroe Louisiana to face the Brown Paper Mill quintet. They will play Hunt Oilers at Tullos Louisiana on Saturday.
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Monroe
Brown Paper Mill
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Oklahoma Campaign Sees Two Ousted Governors Enter Race
In Oklahoma City two former governors reenter politics with gubernatorial and congress candidacies. Militant J. C. Walton, impeached in 1923, becomes a likely governor candidate while Henry S. Johnson, impeached in 1929, seeks congressman at large. Also named is Ernest Reno, Capitol Cigar Stand operator, famed for his uncanny voice recognition.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
J. C. “Rarin
Jack’ Walton
Walton
Henry S. Johnson
Perry
Will Rogers
Ernest Reno
Capitol
Greatest thrill of 1933 baffles sports editors
Henry McLemore surveys U P sports editors who name Mel Otts homer in the 1933 World Series as a top thrill but many ranks place a Daytona Beach press coop moment and Campbell Blue Bird’s 290 mph run above it. The piece recounts vivid scenes from 1933 sports lore and personal memories.
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U.P
United Press
Mel Ott'rs
Washington
Campbell
Bluebird
Ott
Homer
Dempsey Stops Wrestling Match as Referee
In Compton California last night Jack Dempsey served as referee in a rough exhibition between Myron Cox and Tex Wright. He warned both sides several times and delivered a powerful right to Wright’s chin, ending the match.
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Dempsey
Myron Cox
Tex Wright
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Giants Win Associated Press Team of the Year
The New York Giants named overall team of the year in the AP sports poll for 1933. They topped Princeton football and British Davis Cup tennis, with 68 votes of 198, praised for NL pennant run and World Series triumph over the Senators. Other top picks included Michigan football and Army.
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Carl Owen Hubbell
New York Giants
Associated Press
Bill Terry
Washington Senators
Boston Braves
Giants
Princeton
United States
France
Tigers
Fritz Crisler
Fred Perry
Bunny Austin
Michigan
Army
Notre
Long Rebuked by Louisiana Caucus in District Row
A Louisiana Fifth District mass meeting denounces Huey P. Long as traitorous and calls for his resignation, along with six other state officials including Gaston L. Porterie and John B. Fournet, citing corruption and election manipulation. The caucus barred Long from compromising on a district attorney and warned of backing his opponents in January city elections.
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Huey P. Long
Fifth Congressional District
Long
John H. Overton
O. K. Allen
Monroe
Gaston L. Porterie
Louisiana
E. A. Conway
John B. Fournet
George W. Hardy
Shreveport
Dr Waddill Spends Holidays With Parents In Birmingham
Dr. George M. Waddill, resident physician at Children's Hospital Birmingham, arrived Sunday to spend two weeks with his parents Mr. and Mrs. George M. Waddill of 1824 Taylor Street. Also Mr and Mrs Bill Price, Mrs Price being a Waddill daughter, arrived for a similar stay. The Prices reside in Aspermont where Mr Price works for Bryant Link Stores. Waddill Sr. is business manager for the Amarillo school system.
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Children’s Hospital
Birmingham
Ala
Taylor Street
Bill Price
Charleston
Amarillo School System
Shop Bowlers Beat Railroaders in Preseason Match
Cal Farley bowlers defeated the Rock Island team last night in a pre-season league game.
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Rock Island Scudder
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Cal Farley Tire Shop
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A M Investigating Status of Fullback
Commerce Texas December 20 Schools officials here are examining the eligibility of Ted Spencer Texas A and M College football fullback for the season just closed at the request of Dean Kyle chair of the athletic council. Spencer played left guard for the Fast Texas Teachers College team in 1923 and later faced scholastic ineligibility before joining Allen Academy and A and M.
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Texas
Ted Spencer
Texas A. & M
Dean Kyle
A. & M. Athletic Council
Southwest Conference
Spencer
Texas Teachers’ College
Gilmer High School
Allen Academy
Sooners Rally Past SMU in 36 28 Victory
Norman Okla Dec 20 The Sooner basketball team defeated the Southern Methodist University Mustangs 36 28 last night and prepared for a rematch tonight Captain Percy Main led with 16 points aided by early 5 point burst The Mustangs were held scoreless at 11 0 early with Smoky Zachary adding four field goals for SMU.
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Smoky Zachary
Mustang
Massera Beats Rosenbloom In Ten Round Title Bout
Charley Massera, rising heavyweight from Pittsburgh, defeated Maxie Rosenbloom the light heavyweight champion in a ten round bout in New York. Massera dominated with decisive blows and earned the upset win reported by U P.
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U.P
Charley Massera
Pittsburgh
Maxie Rosenbloom
Tax Collector Reports brisk business before holidays
Miss Jewell Davidson county treasurer reported strong payments in property taxes and new motor car licenses during the early part of the week. The next deadline covers beer license renewals due on or before January 1.
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Jewell Davidson
Firemen Toy Makers Seek Materials for Kiddies
Amarillo residents are urged to donate usable but discarded toys to Central Fire Station. City firemen renovate the toys with paint and repair, sending them to homes where funds don’t cover such gifts. Only a few days remain before Santa collects the finished toys for needy families.
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Central Fire Station
Santa Claus
Santa
Veteran Erwin Rudolph Faces James Caras In World Pocket Billiards Duel
In Chicago December 20, Erwin Rudolph of Cleveland meets James Caras of Wilmington in a key world pocket billiards match that could tie Rudolph for first or let Caras seize an undisputed lead. Afternoon pairings include William Moscon vs Charles Seaback, with Kelly climbing to third by beating Taberski 126 to 84 in 15 innings. Natalie beat Bennie Allen to end schedules, Natalie with five wins in nine, Allen with two.
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Erwin Rudolph
Cleveland
James Caras
Wilmington
Del
Rudolph
Andrew Pena
Philadelphia
Caras
Ponzi
William Moscon
Charles Seaback
Astoria
N.Y
George Kelly
Frank Taberski
Schenectady
Kelly
Taberski
Pasquale Natalie
Bennie Allen
Kansas City
Natalie
Allen
Carnera to Defend Title February 22
Primo Carnera world heavyweight champion will defend his title in a 15 round bout on February 22 in Miami against former champion Tommy Loughran. The match was closed last night and will be officially announced today by Colonel John Reed Kilpatrick head of Madison Square Garden.
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New York
Primo Carnera
Miami
Tommy Loughran
John Reed Kilpatrick
Madison Square Garden
East's Grid Stars Gather in Chicago
Twenty two of the leading college players from the East South and Midwest gathered in Chicago for their first practice before departing for Palo Alto to establish training quarters for the East West charity game in San Francisco on New Year's Day. Simon Bolivar appears on every Venezuelan coin.
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U.P
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Midwest
San Francisco
Palo Alto
Calif
Babe May Conduct Kid's Ball League
The Inquirer reports Babe Ruth plans to seek release from the New York Yankees to form the Babe Ruth Kids League backed by a New York oil firm. The project aims to teach baseball to children nationwide using films and radio as part of the plan.
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