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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1947
Page
6
Watson leads with 20 points as Amarillo beats El Paso High 37 36 in a crowded Armory. The game featured a frantic finish, with D Doyle Watson scoring and Bill Bybee adding 11 for the Sandies while Orona fouled out for the Tigers.
Sacred Heart beat First Presbyterian 34 to 20 as B Phillips led with 15 points and Sacred Heart joined Line Avenue Baptist atop the standings. Polk Street Methodist crushed Tenth Avenue 46 to 24, with Duane Byars scoring 15 for Tenth Avenue. Line Avenue Baptist won 48 to 35 over San Jacinto Baptist.
Doyle Watson scored 20 of Amarillo’s 37 as the Golden Sandies upend the El Paso Tigers by one point despite shooting struggles. Bill Bybee added 11 points and strong rebounding as teammates Bobby Farmer, Bobby Wilson, Jimmy Sharp, and Slick Ellis limited scoring.
SMU plans a strong aerial attack in the Cotton Bowl on New Year's Day while Penn State relies on a powerful ground game. Coaches Bell and Higgins assess strengths, noting SMU’s clutch passing and Penn State’s 132 first downs on 527 rushes with 25 rushing touchdowns.
An unnamed Michigan alumnus posted in the Arcadia Bulletin offering to work unpaid during the Rose Bowl game against the University of Southern California. He proposed roles such as peanut vendor usher water bearer stretcher bearer or dog chaser off field to gain access to see his alma mater play.
Dallas December article defends the Texas Interscholastic League advisory council's executive meetings. Roy Bedichek argues discussions stay productive when not quoted in newspapers, while a fired superintendent is cited as context. It notes coaching changes at Texas A&M and past close games, including a 7-7 Waco High vs Highland Park state final.
Santa Fe League results list multiple teams with top scorers and win counts. Notable performances include El Capitans 3-0, Antelopes 2-1, Texans 3-0, Diesels 1-0, Navajos 2-0, Baron 2-0, and Palo Duro Motor 0-3, with individual leaders like McNemar 586 and Cascarilli 388 among others.
In Dallas the forecast for New Year’s Day predicts partly to mostly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid 40s to near 50. Coach Bob Higgins hopes the cooler weather aids Penn State for the Cotton Bowl against SMU, contrasting with last year’s subfreezing Arkansas LSU bowl.
Amarillo Country Club pro George Ausbach prepares for the seventh annual Eskimo Open Golf Tournament on New Year's Day at the Ross Rogers Course as he tunes his game in various weather.
In New York on December 30, the National Junior Indoor Tennis Tournament quarterfinals began with seeds advancing. James Saunders of Amarillo moved into the round after easy wins, as top players prepared for the next stage.
Southern California prepares for the Rose Bowl with a light drill in sweats and two dummy scrimmages under Coach Jeff Cravath. The emphasis is on passing and running as the squad nears peak condition while focusing on defense to challenge Michigan.
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