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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1946
Page
11
Amarillo Golden Sandies defeated Ada 39 to 25 as Jewell McDowell shone with key baskets and a strong defensive sequence. The win keeps hopes high for a dominant season, with local fans urged to catch tonight’s coverage as Bay area reporters await wire scores.
Cotton Bowl officials announced LSU will arrive in Dallas on December 29 and be quartered at the Melrose Hotel. The Tigers will conduct two days of practice in Dallas before the January 1 game against the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Ada Cougars suffer 39 point loss to Amarillo Sandies 25-39 in 1946 47 Oklahoma high school tilt. Sandies led by J D Day and Larry Wartes, with Pickens and McDowell pacing scoring. Tonight’s rematch at the Armory hoped to extend Sandies undefeated run. Ada seeks rebound win.
In Houston the Texas Interscholastic League semifinal pits Jefferson of San Antonio led by Kyle Rote against Lufkin led by Jim Mott. The winner meets Odessa or Highland Park in the eighth annual title game as 14 000 fans expect a hard fought mud game with a potential all state clash.
Odessa Bronchos prepare for a semifinal against Highland Park Scotties as sub freezing temps ease. Backfield star Rusty Russell may not start but is expected to see action after practicing. Other Bronchos limited by injuries include Gabrel Townsend and Moorman as Highland Park travels from Abilene to Midland.
The Eastern College Athletic Conference voted to restore prewar eligibility rules on September 1 1947. Schools will reinstate the transfer clause and bar freshmen from varsity play as part of the return to peacetime standards.
Lew Jenkins, former world lightweight champion making a comeback, meets Nick Castiglione in a 10 round main event at Rainbow Arena in Chicago. This marks his first Chicago appearance since 1939 losses to Willie Joyce and a knockout by Pete Lello.
Four fleet footed St. James backs led a scoring spree at Port Arthur to defeat Cathedral of El Paso 65-6 and claim the Catholic state grid championship. Dick Guardemal scored four times, Karl Hollier three TDs, Vincent Salvaggio two, and Ernie McClintock added one.
Texas Longhorns overwhelm DePaul 61 to 43 in Chicago with Roy Cox scoring 19 to pace the win. DePaul’s Gene Stump led visitors with a strong showing while Texas extended their streak to seven straight victories and wrap up pre Christmas play.
In Civic League bowling action Optimist defeated Teas 2 549 368 499 517 522 leads. Kiwanis Blues beat Reppert 540 504 462 423. Ellis defeated Boxwell 468 477 460 485 540. BPOE triumphed 3 with Weeks 587. Lions edged ABC 1 450 552 553 483 483. Rotary won 3 as Saunders 480 McClendon 324 McKnight 501 McAfee 384 Blind 513. Jaycees forfeited. Kiwanis Golds won 2 led by Gray 486 Allen 502 Minner 397 Sparks 495 Blind 471. San Jacinto Kiwanis won 1 Cusick 427 Howell 480 Haley 431 Knollhoff 477 Martin 486.
Boxwell Bros. tallies 558 McKilahan and 513 Jacobson to top the Commercial League standouts with Mead 425 and Green 476 close behind while several teams post wins and low totals across multiple matches including Novak 474 for Sportsman and Dowell 482 for KGNC.
Summary of league results showing category winners and top scores. Binders Dairy Equipment Grain Drills Harvester Threshers Hammer Mills Tools Motor Trucks Refrigeration list top finishers with high scores such as Glasco 537 and Trimmier 5. Key players include Hobson Killion Molyneaux Womble Parsons Clark Peters Gar tung Clevenger Webb McCartney Pruitt Walters Sims Garrison Howard Moore.
The Officers victory lists Crapski 480 Zupan 486 Trap 410 Runyon 474 Venable 472 McRae 106 in the team tally while Non-coms posted 0 with Hanson 341 Zarski 380 Caplis 351 Meister 446 Rosenthal 514.
Bureau of Reclamation League listed by department with multiple events and top scorers. Personnel led with Hovey 182 and Hamilton 325, Howell 513, Woodward 277, Bennett 227. Finance saw Harris 468 and Goetting 484. Photo top score Finch 398, Parker 400, Hovey 461. Supply events show Adams 498 and Morris 397. Planning includes Bristol 444 and Cantine 475.
Sears Roebuck leads the Industrial League with three wins while Tri State Advertising has one victory. Consumers Co op trails with none. Butter Cream Bakery also has three wins, and West Texas Wholesale Drug posted two. Douglas and McClain secured one win.
College of the Pacific Tigers meet North Texas State College in the inaugural Optimist Bowl in Houston. Eddie Le Baron and Billy Dinkle star for their teams as Amos Alonzo Stagg prepares for his 14th and final College of the Pacific squad under the 84 year old coach. Billie Arnold named Optimist Bowl queen in Houston parade.
Ray Robinson and Tommy Bell collide tonight at Madison Square Garden to crown a new welterweight champion after Marty Servo. The Sugar Robinson, famed for skill and power, seeks to reclaim the throne, while Bell relies on a sharp left hook and strong punching power. Gillette’s Cavalcade of Sports on ABC and KFDA carries the bout at 9 00 PM.
The Sandie Mothers Club met Thursday at Mrs. A. F. Madison's home and voted to praise the high school football coaching staff, especially head coach Howard Lynch, for guidance of boys toward character and well being over winning. The statement is signed by club officers led by Mrs. B. H. Collins.
Seventeen hunters, 13 from West Virginia, were arrested near Wellsboro Tioga County for illegal deer killings. They faced charges of illegal killing and spotlighting, illegal venison storage, false statements for nonresident licenses, and indiscriminate shooting. Total fines amounted to 7385 dollars.
Coach John Barnhill of Arkansas urged a weather break as rain and freezing conditions hampered practice. The Southwest Conference co champions delayed full drills for Dec 26 pre Cotton Bowl work in Waco ahead of the January 1 game against LSU. Players will take a short Christmas break then reunite Christmas night before traveling to Waco and Dallas.
Canisius 53 edged St Bonaventure 35 while Kansas State led Drake 74 to 32. Missouri beat Washington University 54 to 40 and Creighton over Morningside 46 to 43. Elmhurst defeated Lake Forest 59 to 51 with South Dakota Mines 25 over Black Hills Teachers 49.
Southeast Missouri State stamped a late rally to edge Texas Wesleyan 58 to 57 in Cape Girardeau. The Rams trailed 33 24 at halftime after leading early 2 0 and 5 5, as Texas Wesleyan suffered its second loss in 10 games.
A compilation of mixed results from multiple colleges and universities. Abilene Christian College and Capital lead notable wins, while Kansas State College B faces Hawaiian All-Stars. Northwestern and North Carolina post solid wins, with several other matchups including Penn State, St. Marys, and DePaul.
Sugar Ray Robinson, called the uncrowned champion, meets Tommy Bell of Youngstown in a Madison Square Garden 15 round welterweight title bout. Robinson is a heavy favorite to win the 147 pound crown and gain official recognition by the New York Commission and the NBA. An expected 15,000 fans attend for about a $90,000 gate as Bell, a durable challenger with two losses to middleweights in 1946, tries to upset the long wait for Robinson’s title shot.
Cleveland reports point to Baltimore as the 1947 home for the orphaned Miami Seahawks of the All-America Football Conference amid draft and stadium lease maneuvers. Other cities tied to the franchise include New York Brooklyn Buffalo Cleveland Chicago and Los Angeles with Philadelphia and Dallas among those showing interest. Meanwhile Cleveland sits favored by 15 1/2 points over the Seahawks in Sunday's title clash with the Browns.
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