Missouri Tigers To Try Passing Attack In Cotton Bowl
Missouri, fresh from a Big Six title ground game, prepares for the Cotton Bowl clash with Texas. Coach Chauncey Simpson has the Tigers working on a more aerial attack led by Hopkins Dellastatious and Brown with targets Oakes Whitaker and Nickell while Kekeris trains for possible field goal duty.
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Betel Nut Chewing Turns Mouth Brick Red, Britannica Notes
Britannica notes that the betel nut, chewed by about one tenth of humanity, stains teeth and dyes the mouth lips and gums brick red.
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Burgoo Maid Regains Victory at Gulfstream Park
Burgoo Maid, a five year old mare, won the six furlong DeSoto purse at Gulfstream Park by two lengths over Royal Flush and Mahmoucess. The filly paid 4 30 and jockey Job Dean Jessop, riding six mounts, saved only a second and a third, leaving him with 297 wins for the year as he nears the all time mark of 301.
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Cage Results From United Press College Scores
Ohio State 62, Michigan State 42. Loyola Chicago 53, Central Normal 39. Brigham Young 53, Manhattan 43. Oklahoma A and M 46, Kansas 28. North Carolina 43, New York University 41. Seton Hall Freshmen 57, Brooklyn Cathedral 44. Indiana State Teachers 58, Indiana Central College 42. Pepperdine 57, Texas Christian 45. Rice 55, Texas 52. Oklahoma A M 46, Kansas 28. AF Warhawks 33, Texas A M 31. Baylor 43. Oklahoma 42.
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Jarnagan Joins Baylor as Line Coach
Clark Jarnagan, formerly Hardin-Simmons head coach, was hired as Baylor University line coach. Athletic Director Ralph Wolff announced the appointment, with Jarnagan set to report January 1.
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Highland Park Scotties Face Waco Tigers In Texas Title Clash
Dallas expects a Cotton Bowl crowd record as Highland Park and Waco meet for the Texas schoolboy football championship. Highland Park aims for its first Dallas title while Waco fights to upset the favorite. Coach Eck Curtis reports full squad save a shoulder injury to Herbie Wales. Van Smith may start.
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Trojans Ready for Rose Bowl Bid Against Alabama
Southern California teams to face Alabama in the Rose Bowl with a bruising line and a balanced attack led by Ted Tannehill. The sophomore halfback, hampered early by injuries, surged to seven touchdowns in seven Coast Conference games and scored key TDs against Oregon State and UCLA to propel USC. Tannehill rushed for 559 yards on 92 carries, aiding USC’s bid as the regular season ended.
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Tannehill Leads Trojans to Strong Football Showing
A compact 185 pounder Tannehill starts fast for USC as End Harry Adelman and others create openings. Cravath’s line backs a sharp passing attack with Lillywhite and Bowman at quarterback and a strong punting game. USC finishes 7-3, beating Navy and St. Mary’s nonconference foes, and goes 5-1 in the conference.
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Former Sandies Athletes Reunite for Christmas Visit
Five ex Sandies stars Bill Thompson Bob Howes Nard Cazzell Noble Hargrove and Selmer Kirby met yesterday Thompson nicknamed Blazin Bill Amarillo’s One-Man Gang, played 1936 37 38 and recently left the Seabees plans to attend college Others recalled include Howes fullback 1932 later with Amarillo College state title teams Cazzell multi sport athlete 1931 Navy service Hargrove backfield 1934 35 and Kirby tackle 1930 32 co captain Selmer later at Texas A M now Navy officer Manson Allen visitor this week ex Sandies football managers golfers Johnson Munn Brown par-busters note Boyd Reynolds 1945 Sandie end home from UT Naval training and Bill Douglas now Sports Editor at Colorado University paper visiting during holidays.
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University of Texas
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Panhandle Preps Host West Texas Pepperdine Clash
West Texas State and Pepperdine clash in Burton Gym with Pepperdine favorites due to last year’s NAIB run. Notable players include Buzelich and Clark. Pepperdine seeks revenge after 65 60 losses, aiming for an upset in Oklahoma City matchups. A sellout crowd expected. admission $1.20.
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Valparaiso University of Indiana
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Valparaiso
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Bob Clark
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San Diego State
More Bowl Games Get Big Cheer
Montgomery reports coaches favor expanding post season bowls. In an Associated Press survey six famed college football directors agreed most support more out of season play, with only one opposing extending the post season field ahead of the Blue Gray contest.
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Georgia Bulldogs Receive Big Texas Welcome in Houston
The Georgia Bulldogs were greeted with a Texas welcome in Houston for the Oil Bowl week. A pep squad of scantily clad girls led a parade from the railroad station to the Bulldogs' hotel as Oil Bowl officials planned elaborate entertainment for the teams.
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Aggies to Meet Baylor for Fifth All College Title
Oklahoma A and M faces Baylor in the finals after a 46 28 semifinal upset of Kansas and Baylor's 43 42 win over Oklahoma. Pepperdine beat Pepperdine? Rice beat Texas. (Note: Rephrase necessary)
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Monument to the gull in Salt Lake City
A statue in Salt Lake City commemorates the gull for its role in destroying grasshoppers that damaged crops.
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
Fullerton Bids Farewell to Pop
Hugh Fullerton Jr reports the death of Hugh Fullerton Sr a famed sports writer known for sharp commentary He helped birth the Baseball Writers Association of America after covering a game in the Polo Grounds press box The sports world mourns a great contributor whose work advanced the field.
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Clark Jarnagan Named Line Coach of Bears
Baylor University announces Clark Jarnagan as line coach for the Bears. Former Harden-Simmons coach, currently in the Navy since 1942, will report January 1.
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Eskimo Open Golf Tournament on New Year’s Day
The fifth Eskimo Open at Ross Rogers Course welcomes all golfers, including Amarillo Field soldiers. It is an 18 hole medal event with a $1 entry, tee times 12 to 1:30 PM Tuesday New Year’s Day. Additionally, a note on urban women marrying later than rural women is mentioned.
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Baksi Schott Fray on KFDA Tonight in Madison Square Garden
Two heavyweight contenders meet in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden. Joe Baksi of Kulpmont Pennsylvania faces Freddie Schott of Paterson New Jersey in a major test for Schott who seeks his 43rd win. The bout airs on Gillette Cavalcade of Sports on ABC and KFDA at 9 PM.
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Fenimore Tops College Football Offensive Leaders
Oklahoma A and M star Bob Fenimore led the nation in total offense and rushing in 1945. He compiled 1641 rushing and passing yards in eight games and 1048 rushing yards, while Harry Gilmer and Herman Wedemeyer followed in yardage. Fenimore and Wedemeyer head to the Sugar Bowl with other top finishers headed for the Rose and Orange bowls.
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Beane Named Head Coach at San Angelo High School
Von Rhea Beane, assistant coach for San Angelo High School the past two seasons, was elevated to head football coach by the school board. He succeeds Jewell Wallace, who resigned to take a Texas college head coaching position. Beane previously assisted Wallace in Greenville.
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