Mann's Cakes Lead Women's Team Bowlers in Panhandle Open
Mann's Cakes sits first in the team event at the Panhandle Open Bowling Tournament as out-of-town women teams, including defending champion Texas Hotel of Ft Worth, are expected next weekend. results from Saturday and Sunday show scores across leagues and matches, with Bleakney noting a larger field than anticipated.
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Dark Horse Rams Surge in Texas Conference Race
Texas Wesleyan Rams, after losing captain Clifton McNeeley, surprise by taking the lead in the Texas Conference basketball chase. They aim to outscore Austin College, Howard Payne, and McMurry this week to edge toward a third straight TC crown while Daniel Baker and Trinity loom in home games.
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Big league talks and boxing notes in roundup
World Sports columnist surveys baseball meetings and promotions with Roosevelt’s fund idea for infantile paralysis in July. Mentions Clark Griffith night games trade, Gus Lesnevich past Frank Pastor weigh-in critique, Earl Hilligan publicity, and Dempsey Sharkey rematch set for Baltimore February 16 with Sharkey’s and Dempsey’s camps involved.
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Southwest Cagers Return To Court Wars This Week
Texas League clubs vote to replace the All-star game with Roosevelt Day events to aid Red Cross. Dallas and Tulsa plan mutual Roosevelt dates while high school baseball promotion and the state tournament underwriting continue. Baylor faces a critical week in a tight Southwest Conference race as Texas Christian and Arkansas loom, with Rice and SMU also in action amid midterm breaks.
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MacPhail urges baseball to back war effort at NYC banquet
At the New York Baseball Writers banquet, Larry MacPhail warned owners and players to fund war needs, proposing a bomber named Kenesaw Mountain Landis and two charity all star games. He urged a $500,000 yearly raise and stressed players’ deferment duties amid wartime. Local figures Fiorello La Guardia and Billy Phelps attended. Landis and Greerberg accepted trophies.
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Border Cage Into Action This Week
Border conference basketball teams renew a full schedule with three Arizona squads invading West Texas and New Mexico. Hardin-Simmons hosts first place West Texas State Teachers in Abilene and Texas Tech visits Lubbock, while Arizona opens against New Mexico Aggies at State College and meets Texas Niners in El Paso. Arizona State of Flagstaff travels to Albuquerque to face New Mexico University and then the Aggies and Texas Miners, with Arizona State of Tempe joining later. Coach Al Baggett’s West Texas Teachers return from a Big Ten showcase after losses at Madison Square Garden and a win in Philadelphia.
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Bartholomew Clinches Third Skate Crown in National Meet
Bartholomew of Minneapolis defended his national senior men's skating title at Lacrosse Wisconsin by taking second in the five mile final and adding seconds in the 220 yard dash three quarter mile and five mile events and a third in the 880. He totaled 70 points after day two and 100 overall to secure the championship.
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U. S. Fleet Delivers Major Pacific Victory
The Pacific fleet’s strike on Japanese bases in the Marshall and Gilbert Islands is hailed as a significant victory that debunks Pearl Harbor myths. It boosts Allied morale and signals continued pressure on Singapore and Dutch Borneo while warning against overconfident forecasts. The piece notes Japan’s growing air power and the need for rapid Allied air reinforcements to save Singapore and the Indies.
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Grygier Wins Detroit Bowling Meet Crown
Case Gry sier of Detroit captured the $4,000 first prize in the Petersen individual bowling meet in Chicago after an eight game total of 1807 pins and an average of 225.7. Runner up Walter Ward of Cleveland totaled 1765 pins for $2,000 and Wallie Sauer of Milwaukee took $1,000 with 1724 pins.
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Milwaukee
Russia Holds Wartime Cross Country Ski Meet
KUIBYSHEV February 2 The Soviet Union launches its wartime cross country ski races honoring the Red Army with civilian teams competing under military conditions. Officials expect more participants than last year when a record five million took part across snowbound regions.
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Canine World Series Set for Wednesday in Albany
Sixteen top bird dogs, each with at least one major title, head to Albany for the second annual 1500 dollar quail championship with a 1000 dollar top prize. The Albany Trophy, donated by R. W. Woodruff, anchors the purse as defending champion Texas Ranger seeks repeat glory, with 1941 runner-up Tarheelia Lucky Strike also returning.
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Wartime Airs Dominate Base Ball Meeting
New York report outlines a wartime baseball plan by Larry MacPhail including moving the all star game to Polo Grounds, selling defense bonds for salaries, funding a bomber named Kent saw Mountain Landis, and using service teams at camps. He spoke at the New York baseball writers dinner and said leagues would consider the ideas.
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Dawson's Card Tops Crosby Open With Lowest Score
Johnny Dawson, veteran Hollywood amateur, shot 66 67 to finish 133, the lowest in the Bing Crosby golf championship. He won by 3 strokes over Lloyd Mangrum and Leland Gibson as 5,000 fans watched. California's winter tournament raised about $8,000 for charity.
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Crippled Children Fund
Friona Chieftains Rally to Defeat Dimmitt Bobcats 44 34
Friona High School hosts two games as the Chieftains beat Dimmitt 44 34 in a tight start then pull away in the final period. The Friona Squaws won 22 17 over Dimmitt Bobbies. Girls standout Ferguson and Buchanan lead, while Weis Hurst and Booth contribute for the boys. Team of 46 tops Dimmitt Junior 17 14. Debut rematch set February 6 in Dimmitt.
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