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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1947
Page
11
Pate and Babb pace the Badgers to a 54 42 win over Eastern New Mexico in a clean home victory. Pate scores 11 before fouling out, Babb adds 13 as Badgers push season record to 11 and set up a weekend trip to Trinidad Junior College.
Price College defeated Tulsa in a doubleheader, the A team winning 38 26 and the B team 25 24. Bert Murdock and Lewis Gallegos led scoring for the Cardinals with 13 and 12 points, while Miller of Tulsa totaled 19 markers. Dan Roche clinched the B game with a last second free throw.
El Paso Country Club pro Jack Harden dominated an exhibition match at the El Paso course with a 33 31 64 eight under par. He beat rivals Lloyd Mangrum and Johnny Revolta who joined Fred Hawkins of the Texas College of Mines. Revolta shot 69 while Mangrum was handicapped by a bruised shoulder from a Monday car accident and did not submit an official score.
An old consumer notice promotes Moroline Hair Tonic to soothe dry scalp and remove loose dandruff. It urges readers not to scratch and to try the advertised product for relief.
Gayle Talbot reports that Parker would not participate alongside Mulloy in the game, affecting team lineup and strategy.
New York correspondent analyzes selection for the Davis Cup clash with Australia. Parker declined Victorian Championships, affecting his singles chance. Schroeder chosen by teammates for second singles. Parker could have played doubles but preferred singles.
Charles T. man 44 formerly of North Amas State College at Denton accepted the track coach post at San State College, announced by Athletic Director Carl Young. A North Texas graduate, he coached there 13 years and developed Lone Star Conference teams and notable athletes including the Rideout twins.
More than two score teams vie for 32 championship flight berths in the sixth annual Florida Mixed Two Ball Open Golf Tournament at Orlando. Top contenders include Mrs. Mildred Babe Zaharias and Gerald Walker with Betty Jameson of San Antonio and Ky Lagoon of Orlando.
Frank Kimbrough misses morning appearance on campus with final arrival expected late afternoon. West Texas State toys with lineup as Clark Jarnagin leads line, Gus Miller backs recruiting and freshman basketball slated against Amarillo College. Borger and Childress football tales surface alongside ex Sandies, Tidbits touch on Tugboat Jones, Roy Edwards and local alums Carlson Rice service station.
Philadelphia Athletics shortstop Eddie Joost refuses to sign a 1947 contract unless his salary reaches 15000. The holdout news comes from Earle Mack, assistant manager of the American League club.
Plainview Bulldogs tie for second in District 1-AA with Lubbock Westerners after a 45-18 win over Brownfield Cubs. Coach T. G. Hull's Golden Sandies lead by one game and face Amarillo at home Saturday in a pivotal showdown.
Stillwater reports athletic director Henry Iba denies knowledge of withdrawing Oklahoma A and M from the Missouri Valley Conference. Tulsa Tribune columnist Jack Charvat cites sources claiming the Aggies will depart the MVC and seek ties with Big Six schools for a later bid.
Rice Institute coach Jess Neely urged 100 senior high school football players from Port Arthur to attend Texas colleges to remain in the state. He spoke at a banquet sponsored by the American Legion after protesting out of state recruitment.
McKinney February 5. North Texas Baseball School to be held at the McKinney Veterans Hospital diamond from February 20 to 23. Instructors include Hack Miller Otho Nicholas Jack Sullivan Jack Knott and Lou Brower all notable figures in professional baseball. Major and minor league scouts will attend.
In San Antonio with Dick Metz back on the course after a two week suspension the Texas Open begins tomorrow at Brackenridge Park. Hogan and Demaret vie as favorites among a field of 150 plus pros including Byrd Revolta Harbert Little and Harrison. Missing from the list are Byron Nelson and Sammy Snead. First annual Jaycee Ragtime Doubles announced for April 5 to May 12.
New York announces a Feb 14 departure for a month long Yankee excursion through Puerto Rico Venezuela and Cuba led by manager Bucky Harris. - The squad includes DiMaggio Keller Hinrich Stirnweiss and Robinson with Chandler and Gumpert staying behind until Feb 20 in St. Petersburg. 14 games in three countries before returning to Florida March 11 with six games at Caracas and Havana against the Dodgers. Giants sign Ayers Grissom and Gordon.
American Ambassador Walter Thurston may sit ringside for Joe Louis versus Arturo Godoy in Mexico City. Louis invited Thurston to attend, offering his own seat if desired. Louis also met President Aleman and reported he is in good shape for the exhibition, after four rounds of sparring at the Jordan Baths.
Eleven three year olds contest the 13th Bahamas handicap at seven furlongs at Hialeah Park with a trophy presentation to the winning owner by the Duke of Windsor visiting Palm Beach with his wife. The former king, once Bahamas governor, was to attend as guest of Hialeah president John Cc. Clark.
Emporia 52 defeats McPherson 45 while Maryland tops Georgetown 55 to 49 and South Carolina beats preenetenien 57 to 37. Georgia Tech wins 51 44 over Georgia with George Washington 53 over Virginia Military Institute 44. NC State 45 over William and Mary 33. Holy Cross 50 tied with LaFayette 50. LaSalle Pa 68 defeats Catholic U 33. Southwest Louisiana 46 over Centenary 39. Harvard 51 over Boston College 27. Toledo 61 over Baldwin Wallace 51. St Marys College Orchard Lake 31 loses to St Benedict 24. Kansas Wesleyan 54 defeats Baker 44. Knox 71 over Augustana 39. Wofford 45 over Furman. High Point NC Elon 52.
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