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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1946
Page
8
Borger 42 Pampa 41 game serves as a benchmark while Berger Bulldogs coached by Tricky Ward prepare to pressure the rim with fast-fire shooting at the High School Armory tonight at 8.00.
Dr E W Cain asks all unsold ducats be turned in tonight at Amarillo Country Club for the first annual Golfers Roundup. All committee meeting participants to confirm advance reservations. Tickets only sold in advance, no door sales next Monday night at Le Gourmet.
Henry, a slender black headed forward for Sandie, has tallied 29 points this season and may start tonight at the High School Armory against the Borger Bulldogs.
Arkansas crushed Rice Institute 62 45 at Fay evetteville and moved within one game of sole possession in the Southwest Conference standings. George Kok led Parkers with 32 points while Rice’s Herbert scored 10 as Arkansas led 29 19 at half and maintained the margin through the second half.
The second annual invitation tennis tournament for Rio Grande Valley high schools opens February 16 and runs February 17 in Pharr. Coach John D. Pickens of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo HS says about sixty entries are expected with senior and junior singles and doubles for both girls and boys.
West Texas State Buffaloes top the eastern division with two wins both over Texas Tech as they meet the Red Raiders in Lubbock. Hardin-Simmons has not yet played a conference game in the eastern bracket.
The touring professional golfers begin to chase second prize money again while Byron Nelson, the champion, plans to claim the first money. Richmond Open was won by Littl Tony Penna of Dayton Ohio with 280 and Phoenix Open saw Ben Hogan of Hershey Pennsylvania win after a playoff with Herman Keiser of Akron Ohio totaling 273. Tucson Open went to Jimmy De Maret of Houston with 268.
Read as a classified pitch urging readers to sell unused articles to the News- Globe and invest profits in Washington State bonds. Phone number 6262 provided to order.
The Women’s Panhandle Open and Singles Sweepstakes concluded with local bowlers dominating. Bille Gipson led with a 955 total and $250, Florence Mullin second, Ethel Fisher third, and Ruth Dorris earning top all events with 1,621 combined. Irwin Gore returns as Wallie’s Bowl manager. Dotty Henley praised for effort. Orphans of Oklahoma City win team title. Wallie’s sponsored club takes second.
Amarillo Sandies hold 13 3 this season and meet Harvesters at Pampa next Tuesday while Borger with 11 6 travels to Pampa Friday for a conference game with Harvesters. Borger starters Dally Cope Dunn Howard Matheny scored 123 79 119 113 and 45 points respectively.
The Bulldogs and Sandies move into a tie for first in District 1-AA northern division after defeating the Harryes ters. Both teams share top conference standing with crucial wins affecting standings and postseason chances.
Hank Greenberg said he expects a contract with the Detroit Tigers within a week and is more focused on long term baseball security than a raise. He discussed position plans, possible move to first base, managerial ambitions, and training camp start, with Steve ONeill supporting his role choices.
Plains Chevrolet defeated Sandie Sophs 23 to 21 while Amarillo College Badgers beat Groom 44 to 34 to seal spots for both teams in the final playoff tournament. Plains relied on Butch Boyter and Herb Burton as Doyle Watson led Sandie’s early surge.
Amarillo College Badgers host Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds tonight in the college gym with coach R P Carter guiding the squad. ENM is a senior college and recent 33 30 winner over the Badgers at Portales. Trinidad Junior College Trojans visit Friday and Saturday after two defeats of local collegians last weekend.
The Price College Cardinals host a Saturday doubleheader at Vega featuring one game against the Texas Longhorns. The weekend slate is their lone basketball action for the week.
Robert C. Muncrief, star pitcher for the St. Louis Browns, left Denison for Anaheim to join the Browns in spring training. He renewed his 1946 contract recently, after posting a top non loss percentage in the American League last season.
A collection of late season college basketball results including Arkansas over Rice 62 45 Houston over Southwestern 42 40 North Texas State over East Texas State 54 47 Illinois routed Chicago 85 24 Georgia Tech defeated Tulane 59 52 Westchester State Teachers beat Moravian 61 51 Kansas State edged Drake 41 39 Loyola of Chicago over Navy Pier 50 38 Indiana State Teachers beat Murray State 66 48 Westminster defeated Gannon College 64 46 Ball State Teachers lost to Butler 53 62 West Virginia topped Lehigh 69 52 James Millikin beat Concordia 58 41 Notre Dame marks its 41st basketball season.
The Borger Bulldogs clash with Amarillo Sandies at the High School Armory in a matchup of offense versus defense. Borger relies on long range shooting from 5 6 Cope and 5 7 Howard while Sandies push pace.
Twenty nine radio stations will broadcast the final championship games of the State Interscholastic League basketball tourney in Austin. The eight regional winners will play at Gregory Gymnasium, University of Texas, March 7 8 and 9. Hotel reservations will be made for contesting teams in the three conferences, athletics director Rodney J. Kidd announced.
Globe-News columnist recalls Major Roland Wooten of the 307th Fighter Squadron thought dead after a crash. A 1940s air campaign, Tunisia and Italy memories mingle with a Dempsey Schmeling row and a personal reunion sparked by a United Press report.
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