Texas guard’s late shot sparks overtime win over SMU
In Austin Texas University defeated Southern Methodist University 41 to 33 after a disputed late goal by Texas guard Elkins was ruled out, forcing an overtime period where SMU scored ten to Texas two. Williams and Reynolds starred for SMU while Price Elkins and Fomby led Texas in a valiant effort.
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Ponies
United Press
Austin
Texas
Texas University
Loopers
Southern Methodist University
Longhorns
Elkins
Ziggy Sears
Methodists
Williams
Reynolds
Price
Fomby
E. Taylor
W. Taylor
Sparks
Ss. M. BG. Williams
Johnson
McLaughlin
Skeeters
Wright
Ehmke Believes He Can Return To Baseball
Howard Ehmke, former Athletics pitcher, says his arm feels good and he plans to report to the A’s Florida camp in Fort Myers around March 1. He left the game last May as a free agent and weighs a comeback with Connie Mack, hoping to prove the rest healed his arm.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Howard Ehmke
Athletics
Fort Myers
Connie Mack
Ehmke
Mack
A’s
Wayland Rabbits Demand Rematch With Amarillo Badgers Thursday
Wayland College Jack rabbits vow revenge after a decisive loss to Amarillo Badgers. They schedule a return bout and a doubleheader night, wrapping up home games as Badgers prepare for a district Junior College meet at John Tarleton.
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Wayland College Jackrabbits
Badgers
al Baggett
City Drug
Baggett
John Tarleton
Jack Quinn Joins Robins Hurling Staff in Reckoning
In Hot Springs Arkansas on February 11 Old Jack Picus Quinn the veteran pitcher dating to 1903 joined the Brooklyn Robins hurling staff amid talk of a new contract. He said he plans to prove he is not finished and expects a club to sign him after winter release by Connie Mack. He called the terms very acceptable and will sign when sent.
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Jack Quinn
Robins
Associated Press
Hot Springs
Ark
Jack” Picus Quinn
Brooklyn Robins
Connie Mack
Quinn
Basketball in Texas Drives Growth of Interscholastic Play
Everett A. Dean notes Texas high school basketball gains respect as Athens High repeatedly reached national tournaments. He highlights Southwest Conference teams SMU Baylor Texas Christian Texas A and M Rice and Arkansas and discusses the shift to man to man defense to counter delayed offenses.
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Dean
Indiana
Texas
Lone Star State
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Chicago
Athens
Southwest Conference
Southern Methodist
Baylor
Texas Christian
Texas A
Rice
Arkansas
University of Arkansas
Helium Plant and Plumber Five Roll to Wins in City League
The Clowe and Cowan bowling team edged Smelter 2333 to 1952 as Helium Plant defeated Southwest Public Service 2529 to 2002. Reagan-Thompson Five vs Cal Farley Flying Dutchmen, Panhandle Motors vs Hamilton Tire, and Hurst Jewelrymen vs Arnholz Coffee Quintet are on Amarillo Alleys tonight.
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Clowe and Cowan
Smelter
Public Service
Service Five
Reagan-Thompson
Cal Farley
Armstrong
Anderson
Jenkins
W Goodlett
Pedeoke
Taylor
Blackburn
Fights Last Night In Three Cities
In Kansas City Mickey Cohen of Denver won a newspaper decision over Tommy Grogan of Omaha while Hymie Wiseman of Des Moines stopped Johnny Gardina of Denver. In Indianapolis Eddie Anderson knocked out Augie Pisano and Babe Keller outpointed Carl Johnson. In Portland George Manley and Leo Lomski fought to a draw.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Mickey Cohen
Denver
Tommy Grogan
Omaha
Hymie Wiseman
Des Moines
Johnny Gardina
Indianapolis
Eddie Anderson
Augie Pisano
New York
Babe Keller
Toledo
Carl Johnson
Seattle
Portland
Ore
George Manley
Leo Lomski
Aberdeen
Wash
Illini Upset Purdue 26-22 in Big Ten Hoops Clash
Chicago Feb 11 Purdue dropped to the second division as Illinois claimed a 26-22 victory in a Big Ten basketball game. Illinois led 21-6 at halftime and withstood a Purdue rally in the final period, securing its first win of the season.
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Chicago
Purdue
Illinois
Illini
Boilermakers
East Texas Teachers Clinch Bid With Stephen F. Austin Win
East Texas Teachers defeated Stephen F. Austin 86 to 3 to clinch a bid for championship honors at Nacogdoches. Only Kingsville and Denton remained on Commerce rippers' slate. their record stands five wins and one defeat.
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East Texas
United Press
Nacogdoches
Texas
Stephen F. Austin
Kingsville
Denton
Commerce Rnppers
If They Cant Hit the Basket Check Their Eyes
The Illinois article notes coaches should refer players for eye exams when scoring lags. Dr. Griffith found dominance differences between forwards and corrected sight improved basket shooting. Red Grange credited with large field of vision aiding football success.
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Chicago
Illinois State Society of Optometrists
William Irvine
Springfield
Illinois
Coleman Griffith
Griffith
Irvine
Red Grange
Canyon Campus Ajar For Critical Buffs Loboes Games
West Texas State Teachers College fans brace for a pivotal two game series with Sul Ross Loboes at Buffalo Gym. Buffaloes hold top Western division lead with six straight wins while Sul Ross stands second with five wins one loss. A spot in the conference final hinges on the outcome as tickets sell fast and capacity crowds are expected Friday night.
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Sam Burton
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Buffaloes
Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Buffalo
Loboes
Daniel Baker
McMurry
Sul Ross
Herd
The
West Texas
Billy Edwards Retains Light Heavyweight Title In Dallas
Billy Edwards defeated John Kilonis of Chicago in two falls to one, retaining the light heavyweight wrestling championship in Dallas. Kilonis won the first fall with a full Nelson in 27 minutes before Edwards evened the match and captured the final two falls.
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Billy Edwards
United Press
Dallas
John Kilonis
Chicago
Edwards
Kilonis
Loyola and Cal battle over Shaughnessy coaches clash
Loyola of the South keeps head coach Clarke D. Shaughnessy at New Orleans amid persistent Cal overtures as W. W. Monahan of California praised Shaughnessy. Fred Digby notes Shaughnessy’s quiet candor while Romeyn Berry weighs football overemphasis and predicts lean years may ease tensions.
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South
University of California
Clarke D. Shaughnessy
New Orleans
W. W. Monahan
California
Shaughnessy
Berkeley
Loyola
Fred Digby
New Orleans Item
Grapple Card Presents Double Bill At Armory Night
Wrestling promoter Al Anderson headlines a Friday card at the Armory featuring four top midweight contenders. Main event pairs Jack Rose and Bob Bennett with Otis Clingman and Scotty Dawkins as undercard entertainments. The one hour bouts end in two falls or a draw if no winner emerges. Doors open at 8 with tickets at City Drug Store on Polk Street.
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Southwest
al Anderson
Armory
Jack Rose
Shreveport
Bob Bennett
San Francisco
Otis Clingman
Pampa
Scotty Dawkins
San Antonio
City Drug Store
Polk Street
Girl Wins Fight With Itching Skin
A vintage advertisement touts D D D as a quick relief for eczema scales eruptions and rashes. It promises soothing penetration and near immediate drying with grease free antiseptic oils and a money back guarantee if the first application does not relieve itching. Prices listed 35c 60c and 1 25.
Rival Tinier Groups Stage Show Tonight
Rival wrestling organizations prepare events in New York with Jack Curley’s group at Ridgewood Grove and Herman Bowser’s camp at the 69th Regiment Armory. Feature bouts include Joe Stecher vs Martin Prestina and Jim Londos defending against Gino Garibaldi in the armory and Ridgewood Grove shows.
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Associated Press
New York
Wrestling
Jack Curley
Ridgewood Grove Arena
Herman Bowser
69Th Regiment Armory
Joe Stecher
Martin Prestina
Jugo Slavia
Armory
Jim Londos
Amarillo bids sought for 10000 double eyelets in 5x1% inches
The Amarillo City Commission will accept sealed bids on February 11 1931 at 7 30 p m for 10000 5x1% inch double eyelets with copper wire and stylus for copper label writing. Bids must include a five percent certified or cashier's check. The city may accept or reject any or all bids. City Manager W N Durham announces the notice.
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Amarillo
Texas
W. N. Durham
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