Optimist Bowl To Be Thriller
The Optimist Bowl features College of the Pacific vs North Texas State College in Houston with a high aerial theme led by Eddie LeBaron. Stagg at 85 guides a veteran passing attack while North Texas emphasizes a potent passing game led by QB Fred McCain with target Joe Gieb.
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Houston
College of the Pacific
North Texas State College
Amos Alonzo
Eddie LeBaron
Stagg
LeBaron
Eddie
Tiger
Staggmen
Bruce Orvis
Bud Klein
Ralph Johnston
North Texas Eagles
Fred McCain
Joe Gieb
McCain
Gainesville
Tex
Amphibian Tanks Used by U S Marines in 1924
The report notes that amphibian tanks were employed by the United States Marine Corps in the year 1924. This reflects early experimentation with combined land and water capabilities within the Marine armored units.
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U. S. Marine Corps
Texas Longhorns edge Blackbirds for sixth straight win in NYC
Texas University rode a late surge to beat Long Island University 47-46 as Roy Cox and John Hargis led a rally after trailing 35-31. Jackie Goldsmith was held to seven points as Baylor’s title hopes in the Southwest Conference look strong.
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New York
Texas University
Baylor
Longhorn
Long Island University
Buffalo
Longhorns
Texans
Blackbirds
Roy Cox
John Hargis
al Madsen
Hargis
Jackie Goldsmith
Goldsmith
Oklahoma Aggies
Arkansas Razorbacks
New York University
Razorbacks
Mel McGaha
George Kok
Violets
Arkansas
Texaco League winners and top scorers listed
In the Texaco League results Indian team won game one with Wallace 342 Hopson 492 Coffman 394 Raleigh 383 with Havo lines. game two saw Dutch 449 Johnson 379 Seiberling 496 Barry 484. Fire Chiefs won game one with Roberts 352 Mayfield 471 Green 525. Sky Chiefs won game two with players including F Johnson 494 E Johnson ?
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Texaco League Indians
Wallace
Hopson
Coffman
Raleigh
Havolines
Dutch
Johnson
Seiberling
Barry
Fire Chiefs
Roberts
Mayfield
Green
Sky Chiefs
Are
F. Johnson
E. Johnson
Business Girls League Scores With Forfeits and High Totals
Team No 5 led with Kerrick 324 Wyeal 280 Minchew 284 Martens 332 Blind 300. Insurance team won 3 Pitcock 373 Russell 399 Uhlhorn 369 Mitchell 321 Winter 403. Team 2 no score Waggoner 347 Tallferrow 335 Gravestock 304 Davis 353 Blind 189. Team 6 won 3 Reeves 324 Seibert 260 Grounds 258 Dorris 340 Pitcock 428. Team 4 won 3 Team 1 forfeited.
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Business Girls’ League
Kerrick
Wyeal
Minchew
Martens
Blind
Mrs. G. G. Black Insurance
Pitcock
Russell
Uhlhorn
Mitchell
Winter
Waggoner
Tallferrow
Gravestock
Davis
Reeves
Seibert
Grounds
Dorris
Santa Fe League Scores Roundup with Team Wins and Player Totals
In the Santa Fe League, Rangers, Diners, and Chiefs secured wins with top scores by Cernhout 534 Cra vens 381 and Hurley 463, while other teams including Flyers and Antelopes posted tallies like Sloan 356 and DeGrassi 515. Notable performers across clubs included Maybach 404, Schroeder 373, and Blind 567 among multiple squads.
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Santa FE League Rangers
Cernhout
Cravens
Smith
Hurley
Rogers
Navajos
Maybach
Mack
Kellerer
Schroeder
Diesels
Briscoe
Richards
Vigo
Parks
Chiefs
Mierau
Simmons
Blind
McKirahan
Flyers
Sloan
Carey
DeMoss
Wheeler
Hankinson
Canyons
Wyatt
Horn
Raymond
Bush
Martini Indians
Lemmon
Ewing
Manning
Bundrant
Gittrich
Texans
Murray
Ramsey
Chaddock
Wilson
Blanchard
el Capitans
Stack
Cable
Caverns
Clark
Elder
LaFalier
Greene
Ayers
Bartholoma
Pege
Tucker
Britain
Calder
Landsberg
Tower
Savage
Rose
Zimmerman
Nelson
McLain
Seeley
Antelopes
Gleason
Felerabend
DeGrassi
Carr
Sells
Tigers and Stinkers Victors in Patchy Race Notes
In a brief list style update, Stinkers beat Tigers 2 to 0, Four Roses also 2, with Blind 327 and Myers 250 noted, plus Blind 489. Lily Whites claim a win 1 over Lynch 362, while Corey 362 and Wells 444 are recorded in the results.
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Tigers
Stinkers
Four Roses
Blind
Myers
Lily Whites
Lynch
Corey
Wells
Basketball Scores From Texas and Nearby Runs
Texas 47 Long Island University 46 and New York University 67 Arkansas 46. North Texas Agricultural 55 Dallas Naval Air 40. East Texas State 48 East Central Oklahoma Teachers 42. Oklahoma City University 49 Abilene Christian 48. University of Houston 47 Southeastern Oklahoma 44.
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Texas
Long Island University
New York University
Arkansas
North Texas Agricultural
Dallas Naval Air
East Texas State
East Central
Okla.) Teachers
Oklahoma City University
Abilene Christian
University of Houston
Southeastern Oklahoma
Gambling Syndicate Profits Hit 25 Million, Investigators Say
Federal agents estimate that gamblers earned 25 million from a nationwide football betting network this season. They warn the syndicate could corrupt inter collegiate football and note attempts to bribe New York Giants players may recur. The nerve center is Chicago with leaders tied to Capone’s era, and a looming threat to college stars.
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Chicago
New York Giants
Scarface al Capone
Bobby Dodd Fears Squirmin Herman Ahead of Oil Bowl
In Houston Georgia Tech coach Bobby Dodd prepared for the Oil Bowl against St. Mary's on New Year’s Day. Dodd praised St. Mary’s quarterback Herman Wedemeyer as one of the great backs, while declaring his team in peak shape for the showdown.
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Houston
Bobby Dodd
Georgia Tech
St. Mary’s
Dodd
St. Mary
Herman Wedemeyer
Herman
AAU Cagers Clash Tonight at Amarillo College Gym
Tonight's AAU basketball double bill at Amarillo College gym features Amarillo College Junior Varsity vs Russell Stationery in the opener at 7:30 PM with admission 36 cents. Panhandle Laundry faces Amarillo Flying Service in the nightcap as Hereford Implement leads the standings with 20 wins and Panhandle Laundry eyes a tie with a win.
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Amarillo College
Russell
Panhandle Laundry
Amarillo Flying Service
Hereford
Leeds Spring Goods
Texas
Amarillo College JV
Russell Stationery
Ama
Flying Service
Coulter Considers TCU Enrollment But Not Eligible To Play
DeWitt Coulter, former Army football star and current New York Giants lineman, visited Fort Worth to weigh enrollment at Texas Christian University for Spring and Summer terms. He will not be eligible to participate in football.
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Can Tackle
New York Giants
Fort Worth
Texas Christian University
Army
TCU
Zale Wins 1946 Edward J. Neil Award In Boxing
Middleweight champion Tony Zale of Gary Indiana received the Edward J. Neil Award from the New York Boxing Writers Association for the outstanding contribution to boxing in 1946. The group also honored the long service award to boxing at its meeting yesterday.
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New York
Tony Zale
Rocky Graziano
Edward J. Neil
New York Boxing Writers Association
Zale
Gary
Ind
Mike Jacobs
Jacobs
Neil Award
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Schollenberger
Martin
Shane
Panhandle Trailways
Forister
Lyles
Wagner
Jones-Roberts Shoe Store
Fletcher
Baker
Ramey
Henry Blackburn Sporting Goods
McCune
Stoener
Scrivens
Kroll
Amarillo Beauty Supply
Weeks
Rodgers
Everett
Thomas
T & M Package
West
Cascarelli
Daugherty
Duniven
Aer O-Matic
Mann
Broome
Young
Mullin
Amarillo
Mahler
Pitt
Moore
Texas State Employment Service League
Travis Daws Cabinet Shop
S. Houston
Tacks
Texaco
Baker Tire CO
General Tire
Braniff
Oklahoma City
Memphis
Tulsa
Muskogee, Ft. Smith, Little Rock
Dallas
Wichita Falls
Vie
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Vane
Ean Ccoeanne
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Engers
AAU Cagers
Tex Smith
Radio Renue
6Th St
Coulter
U.P
DeWitt Coulter
State Farm Insurance Companies
B. B. Williams Dist
East Fifth Ave
Frank Campbell
JNO. Farrell Lumber CO
North Fillmore
Lincoln Sts
Glenmore
Thompson
Glenmore Distilleries Company
Louisville
Kentucky
Wood In
Old Kentucky
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