Golden Sandies to Host Army Bombers in Friday Night Tilt
Amarillo High School Golden Sandies meet Amarillo Army Air Field Bombers in a Friday 8:30 p.m. clash at the High School Armory. Lt. Dan Salkeld coaches the Bombers, while T. G. Hull guides the Sandies in a game seen as a test of growth and experience for the district rivals. Admission 35 cents adults, 25 cents students, soldiers free.
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Old Joe and Spud Top Major League Honors
Joe McCarthy of the New York Yankees and Spurgeon Chandler led the season’s awards as top manager and top pitcher. McCarthy earned his third such honor, while Chandler led the American League in winning percentage with 20 victories and a 1.64 ERA. Clark Griffith was named top major league executive, and Pants Rowland received minor league executive honors for notable administration.
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Activities of Baseball Are Being Expanded
President Ray Dumont of the National Baseball Congress said the group will not interfere with the National Amateur Baseball Federation. He explained the term semi-pro was dropped from the Congress title as activities expand to countries where no amateur semi-pro distinction exists.
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Zommers Knife The Aggies In All-College Tourney
The Norman Naval Air Station Zommers upset unbeaten Texas A&M 25 19 ending their seven game win streak and earning a spot in tonight's final with top seed Oklahoma Sooners. Southwestern Georgetown and Texas Christian meet for third place while Rice Institute faces Texas Tech in consolation action.
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Admiration Bonds End Before Sugar Bowl Clash
New Orleans December 29 Mutual admiration bonds between Coach Bill Alexander of Georgia Tech and Henry Frnka of Tulsa will end on New Year’s Day as the Ramblin Wreckers meet the Golden Hurricanes in the Sugar Bowl. The two men formed a friendship dating to 1936 when Frnka began coaching at Vanderbilt and scouted Tech and Kentucky in Atlanta. Alexander praised Frnka and said he expects a strong Tulsa squad with players capable of winning.
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Longhorns Favored To Win Cotton Bowl At Randolph Field
Texas opened as a two to one favorite to win the eighth Cotton Bowl at Randolph Field. bettors offered seven points for Texas and six for Randolph Field if you preferred the home side. Randolph Field, led by Glenn Dobbs, was expected to score, with arrival set for tomorrow and Texas arriving Friday in two sections.
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Second Round Matches Start in Dallas High School Tourney
Dallas December report notes second round pairings in the Dallas Invitation Tournament. Top seeds Waco and North Dallas clash. Dallas Tech faces Ben Wheeler. Sunset of Dallas meets Strong Athens as night and afternoon games proceed with multiple submatches listed.
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Week's Local Sports Card Highlights
The schedule lists golf events at Amarillo Country Club and Amarillo Municipal course with men and women tournaments, and bowling leagues at Victory Alleys, Banner Bowl, and Ross Rogers. Notable events include the Eskimo Open at Sunset Course and weekend handicap tournaments at Ross Rogers and Amarillo Country Club.
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Dusty Boggess Lands National League Umpire Post
Dallas report states Lynton Dusty Boggess will umpire in the National League after recovering from a sinus infection and high blood pressure. He previously left the International League due to illness, then returned to Dallas, trained hard, and signed a contract with NL President Ford Frick.
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Ida Thornton tops Classic League with 561 three game series
Ida Thornton rolled 156 206 199 to 561 and lead the Classic League three game series. Jimmy Shane second with 519 and others like Ann King Ruth Dorris Dorothy Forister also appear in the standings amid local bowling chatter and a note on Maria Jonnard’s withdrawal.
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