Exes Favor Badger Alumni Basketball Clash
The Amarillo College team meets Badger Alumni in a 8:30 p.m. game at the AC gym. Thirteen ex Badger players, dating to 1936, join the alumni lineup coached by R P Carter. Alumni include Jones Yarborough Gill Smith Eddins Hall Williams Sasser Laing McKinney Miller and captain Lowell Miller. Admission is 75 cents. an informal dance follows.
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Amarillo College
Badger
R. P. Carter
Almni Gilintet
S. R. Warren
Carter
Eastern New Mexico College
Portales
Tom Jones
Louis “Hoss” Yarborough
Dick Jones
LeRoy Gill
Bernie Smith
Williams
Univrsity of Texas
Sasser
Jack Laing
Albert McKinney
Madger Club
Lowell Miller
Local Scribe Enjoys New York Christmas
James Saunders reviews a New York Christmas scene featuring Billy Dewolf Ray McKinney and orchestras the Dark Brothers Vic Damone and others. He notes crowds in Central Park ice skating and previews Riggs Kramer tennis at Madison Square Garden with comments on matches and promotion plans for Amarillo.
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Billy Dewolf
Ray McKinney
Dark Brothers
Frankie Laine
Stan Fenton
June Christy
Martin Brothers
Coit
Stump
F Yumpy
Vic Damone
Dewolf
Now Business
Ruth
Frankenstein
Kindling Wood
Central Park
Riggs-Kramer
Madison Square Garden
Kramer
Dinny Pails
Pancho Segura
Tucker Wins Special Muny Golf Tourney
Elmer Tucker captured the Christmas golf tournament at Ross Rogers Golf Course with a 176-8-68 final score. Harry De Lashmutt earned low gross with a net 72, while Mrs. Elmer Tucker won the women's round with 108-26-82.
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Ross Rogers Golf Course
Elmer Tucker
Harry de- Lashmutt
Ernie Dowell
Keith Montague
A. Fleming
E. B. Meyer
Cecil Holland
L. S. Stoddard
Dallas News Names All-State Gridders
The Dallas News names two All-State schoolboy football teams offensive and defensive. Offensive picks include Freddie Simmons Wichita Falls Raymond Morris Forest of Dallas Chuck O Neal Corpus Christi Jim McConkey Highland Park and others. Defensive selections list Jimmy Spender Breckenridge Buddy Wilson Ennis Chuck O Neal Corpus Christi Bob Trol linger Goosecreek and more.
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Dallas
Dallas News Today
Freddie Simmons
Wichita Falls
Raymond Morris
Forest of Dallas
Chuck O'Neal
Corpus Christi
Jim McConkey
Highland Park of
Gordon Headlee
Odessa
Kert Clark
Jack Barton
Denton
Byron Townsend
Henry Stollenwerck
Waxahachie
Reed Quinn
Austin
Rusty Russell
Highland Park
Jimmy Spender
Breckenridge
Buddy Wilson
Ennis
Bob Trollinger
Goosecreek
Gordon Headree
Jerald Olive
San Antonio
Don Menasco
Long
Forest Fire Destruction Averaged Thirty Two Million Acres
An annual average of 32,000,000 acres of forest land was destroyed by fire during the five years before World War II.
16 Bowl Contests Scheduled
New York reports that 16 remaining post season gridiron bowls expect about 534000 attendees and 2097000 dollars in receipts. The Big Five on New Year’s Day lead with 329200 fans and about 2/3 of the cash, including Rose Sugar Orange and Cotton Bowls and Shrine game.
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New York
Associated Press
Pasadena
Calif
New Orleans
Miami
Dallas
San Francisco
Dixie
Birmingham
Delta
Memphis
Michigan
Southern California
Texas
Alabama
Texas Christian
Jacksonville
Tampa
Fla
Westchester
Teachers
Misouri Valley
San Diego
San Diego State
Hardin-Simmons
Honolulu
Hawaii
Redlands
Fresno
cCollege of Pacific
Wichita
Orlando
Kramer Opens Pro Net Tour at Madison Square Garden
New York Dec 26 Jack Kramer launches the professional tennis tour by facing Bobby Riggs at Madison Square Garden in a match billed to test whether amateurs can beat pros. Danny Pails and Pancho Segura also compete in opening events with Kramer and Pails vs Segura and Riggs in a doubles finale. The Kramer Riggs clash is expected to draw about 18 000 fans with ticket prices from 4 to 7 dollars. Kramer is guaranteed at least 50 000 for the tour.
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Jack
Bobby
Segura
Riggs
Pancho
Jack Harris
Amarillo
Harris
Panhandle
New York
Jack Kramer
Madison Square Garden
Bobby Riggs
Danny Pails
Francisco
Pancho)gura
Kramer
Aubrey Assigned Driver in Tokyo Cavalry Unit
Pvt. John W. Aubrey son of Mr and Mrs John Aubrey 713 North West Eighth is assigned to the squadron motor pool as a driver in the First Cavalry Division Eighth Engineer Squadron stationed in Tokyo. He has served with the squadron since arriving overseas nearly a year ago.
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Aubrey
Japan
John W. Aubrey
John Aubrey
North West Eighth
First Cavalry Division
Eighth Engineer
Tokyo
Tigers Endanger Home Win Mark of Sandies
The Golden Sandie basketball team holds a 25 game home win streak at the Amarillo High Armory and faces the El Paso Tigers in Sandieville, with the home record in jeopardy after 1945 losses. The Sandies, who won the state title last March at Austin, rely on returning players while the Tigers contend in a strong season.
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Golden Sandie
Amarillo High School
T. G. Hull
Goodwell High School
el Paso Tigers
Sandieville
Amarillo
Tigers
Austin
Sandies
Carlsbad
Elpaso High
Ada
Okla
Sandie
Dumas
Plainview
West Texas High
Lubbock
Pampa
Borger
Graham
el Reno
Tucumcari
Brownfield
Phillips
Quanah
Baseball and golf swings differ say Kipling's twins
Ben Hogan notes baseball and golf swings diverge in planes and leverage. A baseball hitter uses bent elbows and moving weight, while golf relies on a straight left arm and a stationary ball. He urges learners to seek competent instruction and avoid reverting to old baseball power.
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Babe Ruth
Babe
Sam Snead
Jimmy Thompson
Snead
Thompson
Samuel Jackson
Jimmy
Willie Hoppe
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Three Amarillo Sailors Complete Recruit Training
Three Amarillo men have completed recruit training at the Naval Training Center in San Diego and have been advanced to seamen second class. They are W. C. Stallings of 413 North Pierce, Fred C. Weatherman of 400 Austin, and Robert J. Scoby of 112 Angelus, sons of their respective parents.
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Amarillo
Naval Training Center
San Diego
W. C. Stallings
North Pierce
Fred C. Weatherman
Frank Weatherman
Austin
Robert J. Scoby
D. H. Scoby
Angelus
Costa Rica Raises Beer Tax for School Dining Rooms
Costa Rica increases beer taxes to fund school children dining rooms and support school meals. The measure allocates revenue to education facilities and student nutrition programs across regions.
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Costa Rica
Brackenridge Eagles Meet Highland Park Scotties in State Final
Writings from Oscar Larnece of the Waco Tribune Herald discuss the upcoming state high school football championship between Brackenridge and Highland Park in San Antonio. He outlines travel plans, all state selections, and reflects on previous games and writers' opinions.
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Brackenridge Eagles
Highland Park Scotties
San Antonio
Braniff
Texas Sports Writers Association Committee
Oscar Larnece
Waco Tribune
Texas
Highland Park
Odessa
Tyler
Amarillo
Byron Townsend
Dallas Times-Herald
Rebels Favored Over TCU in Delta Bowl Preview
MEMPHIS Tenn Dec 26 The Rebels of Ole Miss and the Horned Frogs of Texas Christian prepare for the Delta Bowl on New Year Day Ole Miss is a seven point favorite based on past bowls though coach Johnny Vaught questions the odds. Mississippi aims to cap its SEC title year with a postseason win while TCU holds a positive bowl record.
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Memphis
Tenn
Rebels
Ole Miss
Horned Frogs
Texas Christian
Delta Country Boys
Oxford
TCU
Mississippi
Johnny Vaught
Southern Methodist Mustangs
Texans
LSU
Army lifts off limits ban for Panama City and Colon
The US Army ended its off limits ban in Panama City and Colon, allowing American military personnel to visit those zones again. The decision was announced on December 26.
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Panama
Palbor
Canali Zone
Panama City
Colon
Fenton Wins Title Bout as Getz Fails at Fairgrounds
In a Christmas night wrestling match Promoter Dory Detton staged a lively main event at the Fairgrounds arena. Rod Fenton defeated Al Getz after slamming Getz into a ring post and a 20 count by referee Pat O Dowdy. Getz won the opening fall but lost the decisive moment.
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Frank A. Godsoe, Jr
al Getz
Fairgrounds
Rod Fenton
Marcel
Getz
Pittsburgh
Brannigan
Dory Detton
Pat O'Downy
Fenton
O’dowdy
George Curtis
Cyclone Burns
Burns
Curtis
Gordon Hessel
Radium Springs
Amarillo
Olan Boynton
Hessel
Kentucky To Build New Field House
Kentucky plans a new 12 000 seat field house with aim to open before 1948 49 season Coach Adolph Rupp says the Wildcats will likely shift to 22 game schedules and focus on fundamentals for DePaul Notre Dame or Temple. Texas referee license tale rounds out a Texas themed note from Artie Dorrell.
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Hugh Fullerton, Jr
New York
University of Kentucky
Kentucky
Adolph Rupp
Wildcats
Rupp
DePaul
Notre Dame
Temple
Sugar Bowl passing records and lightweights noted
Texas QB Bobby Layne completed 11 of 12 passes against Missouri in the 1946 Cotton Bowl and Alabama’s Harry Gilmer went 8 for 8 against Duke in the Sugar Bowl. The article also mentions Neal Large as the smallest Denver Nuggets player at six feet one inch and 150 pounds.
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Texas
Bobby Layne
Missouri
Alabama
Harry Gilmer
Duke
Denver Nuggets
Neal Large
Five Hurt as Trains Collide in Miami Wreck
A Florida East Coast passenger train crashed into a freight train in Miami early today injuring five crew members. Fourteen railroad cars were demolished or badly damaged.
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Miami
Fla
Florida East Coast
Postage stamp vending machines eyed for Venezuela
A plan moves toward installing postage stamp vending machines across Venezuela. Officials indicate the initiative aims to modernize mail services and expand access in urban and rural areas.
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Venezuela
Buffs Underdogs In Opening Tilt
West Texas State prepares to face Marshalls West Virginia at Olympic Auditorium with the Buffaloes listed as underdogs. Coach Gus Miller remains nonchalant about the matchup despite the early odds.
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Buffs
Los Angeles
West Texas State
Buffaloes
Olympic Auditorium
Marshall College
Thundering Herd
West Virginia
Gus Miller
Até
Buffs Open Los Angeles Invitational in Chip on the Block
Pepperdine hosts opening night with six seniors and five juniors on the Buffs squad. West Texas and Marshall lead the first session, Syracuse plays Idaho, and Arkansas meets Brigham Young in a star studded lineup. Arkansas is favored, while Utah State’s coach cites toss ups in the field.
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Laure Alilicless
Los Angeles
West Texas
Marshall
Syracuse
Loyola of Los Angeles
University of Arkansas Razorbacks
Brigham Young
Pepperdine College
University of Idaho
Arkansas
Idaho
Miller
Buffs
Las Cruces
Tempe
Pepperdine
California
Blythe
SMU to Bring Aerial Attack Against Penn State in Cotton Bowl Clash
SMU may unleash its passing game in the Cotton Bowl against Penn State on New Year’s Day. Penn State coach Bob Higgins expects a high pace aerial test. SMU's potent pass offense has produced 921 passing yards on 134 attempts with several key completions, while Penn State dominates on the ground with 2,713 yards and a 17 yard per game allowed.
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Dallas
Southern Methodist University
Penn State
Bob Higgins
Nittany Lions
Southern Methodist
Mustangs
Higgins
UCLA
Texas
Texas A&m
Texas Christian
Baylor
Matty Bell
Doak Walker
Gilbert Johnson
Lions
Drought Cuts Fly Numbers by Reducing Breeding Habitats
Drouth reduces available moist breeding sites, lowering fly populations as pests struggle to reproduce. The lack of water limits standing pools and damp areas they rely on. Local observers note fewer existing breeding grounds and slower pest growth.
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Manhattan
WSK
Paramount Recreation Club
Tucker
Dallas News
Commercial Credit Corp
FISK
B. F. Goodridh
Th & Fillmore
Cal Fararley
Stor
Amarillo Tent & Awning Co., Inc
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Kipling
Ee Powell
Townsend
Keith Flowers
Perryton
Flowers
Keith
Joe Kelly
Dell Morgan
Auburn
Morgan
Texas Tech
Tech
Ohio
Fl Paso
Red Raiders
Morley Jennines
University of Texas
SMU
M&m
Jack Pevehouse
Blair Cherry
Rebs
TCU Horned Frogs
Artie Dorrell
United States
Buddy Garcia
Henry Mapcher
Eddie Walker
Cardinals
Eagles
George Halas
Jimmy Conzelman
Wayne All
Galion Oy
Ftefeee
TULSA
American Body and Trailer Inc
Glynn Braden
Braden
Sherman
Nxt
Drouth
N. L. Boykin
Taylor
Homer Rice
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Gouldy Bros
South Fillmore
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