Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Amarillo Globe in Amarillo, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1948

Page

8

Amarillo Region Takes Two Titles in State Meet Buffs Hit Road Thursday

West Texas State College Buffs, in a Border Conference chase, head to New Mexico Lobos and Aggies with optimism after home wins. Coach Gus Miller aims to spark road success as they face Miners in El Paso, emphasizing improved defense and free-throw work.

Canyon Buffaloes West Texas State College Buffs University of New Mexico Lobos West Texas Arizona Wildcats New Mexico Aggies Texas College of Mines el Paso Gus Miller Albuquerque Las Cruces Miller

Wilson Drops Two Kids Tilts

Wilson teams under coach Carter opened with a 32-5 loss to Humphreys High at Maverick Club. Sonny Barron and Jorge Johnson led Humphreys with 12 points each, while Wilson’s five managed only five points. Wilson Juniors also fell 43-20 to Boys Ranch as Bullet Gray’s squad notched 18 for Manlove and 16 for Peewee Wills.

Wilson Humphreys Highland Maverick Club Carter Nixson River Road Sonny Barron Jorge Johnson Humphreys Wilsons Johnny Moon Bud Stewart Tommy Lee Boys Ranch Bullet Gray Ranch Hank Decker Bobby Manlove Decker Peewee Wills Ted Stewart Ted Young Manlove James Grubbs Leo Pride Amarillo Gale Linkenhager Margaret Wills Summiter H. Daniels Floyd Hemphill W. Dowdy Jimmie Collin Hershel Smith Summit Collins Wolflin Price College Forest Hill North Side Cleburn Bybee Bill Orr Bobby Phillips Price O. J. Orr Brother Pius San Jacinto Johnny Gallagos Pius Charles Cook van Hale

Amarillo region tops Golden Gloves finals with two champs

In Fort Worth last night Amarillo Panhandle runners Leon Palacio at 118 pounds and Eugene Cooper at 147 pounds captured titles in the Texas Golden Gloves finals. Palacio defeated George Villa of El Paso in the 118 final after winning four straight bouts. Cooper stopped Dallas favorite Jack Woodruff in the 147 final with a decisive left to the stomach. The two wins helped the Amarillo region finish third in team standings as Dallas took first and Beaumont second.

Globe News Fort Worth Amarillo Panhandle Leon Palacio Eugene Cooper Pampa Palacio Kansas City Cooper West Texas George Villa el Paso Villa Manuel Vega San Antonio Lauro Gonzales Corpus Christi Woodruff Dallas Beaumont Abilene Lubbock Temple Bill Henderson Tom Adams Charles Simmons

Three More Quints Accept A&M Bids

COLLEGE STATION Feb 17 Lon Morris College Blinn and Ranger Junior Colleges yesterday accepted invitations to compete in the first annual Junior College Basketball Tournament here March 13. Tournament Director Marty Baron said three other teams have already entered. They are Wayland Tyler and Amarillo Colleges.

College Station Lon Morris College Blinn Ranger Marty Baron Wayland, Tyler Amarillo

Boxing semi finals and finals results from Texas event

Flyweight Morales beat Johnson in semis and defeated Martinez in finals. Bantam Palacio KOed John son. Villa beat Romo in semis. Hender son won by technical knockout over Leal. Luna defeated Taylor. Lightweight Easterling beat Flores. Oglee beat Arbuckle. Welter Woodruff defeated Ronald. Cooper beat Martinez. Middle Milburn KO over Barron. Adams KO of Willingham. Simmons beat Worley in semis. Finals include Morales over Martinez and Palacio over Villa. Luna over Oglee. Cooper KOing Woodruff. Milburn KO over Bar on. Adams over Garland. Simmons KO over Stageberg.

Fred Morales Temple Bobby Johnson Corpus Christi Homer Martinez San Antonio Edwards Stephens Port Arthur Leon Palacio Amarillo Orval Johnson George Villa el Paso Gilbert Romo Bill Henderson Texas Tech Lubbock Mandy Leal Valentino Luna Austin James Taylor North Texas State College Denton George Easterling Luis Flores Johnny O'Glee Dallas Weldon Arbuckle Wichita Falls Jack Woodruff Milam Ronald Houston Eugene Cooper Pampa Adolfo Martinez, Jr Tommy Barron Sherman J. W. Blankenship Beaumont Morris Milburn Fort Worth Herbert May Tom Adams Hardin-Simmons University Abilene John Willingham Stephenville Hugh Garland J. D. Kirkpatrick Charles Simmons William Worley San Angelo Harris Stageberg David Lackey Sat Fort Arthur

Detroit and Bradley Join Missouri Valley Conference

University of Detroit and Bradley University of Peoria join the Missouri Valley Conference after an executive session led by conference president Prof. E G Barrett of Drake University. Announcement made in Kansas City at the end of the session.

Detroit Bradley Kansas City U.P Missouri Valley Conference University of Detroit Bradley University of Peoria Til E. G. Barrett Drake University Barrett

Bowling Scores Showdown Across Santa Fe Leagues

Santa Fe leagues report multiple winners across sections. Caverns, Indians, Rangers, and others tally top scores led by Coble 501, Mechirahan 502, Ramsey 514, and Grooms 622. Girls league Apache and Taos claim wins, while Navajos and Rose lead men’s play with high scores like 538 and 532 respectively.

Scouts Grooms LaFabier Veezey Tucker Hartman Flyers Wheeler Mclain Stock Wilson Savage Fl Capitans McCune Kirksey A. Smith Cox Cernohouz Diesels C. Smith Manning Raymond Schecter Santa FE Girls League Apaches Nelson Mason Pyatt Taos Duke Gray Sheppard Acomas F Edward Kourt Saunders March Hopis Wright Everline Priest Zunis Kellever Jones Higley Fora Puebloes Hensley Bundrandt Corneil Collignon Santa FE Men's League Navajos Martini Hill Calder Kellerer Rose Antelopes Lemmon Richards Kennedy Bundradt Gittrich Seeley Britain Mack Ayers Texans Greene Simmons Mayback Wallace McNemar

Basketball Scores From Regional Games

State 45. Rice 54 Texas 47. New Mexico A M 55 Texas Mines 32. Houston 55 Trinidad U San Antonio 50. Loyola New Orleans 46. Louisiana Toledo 61 Wayne 50. Louisiana College 70 Elizabeth 37. Davis Elkins 75 Bethany 49. John Marshall 54 Paterson Twins 382 Colorado U 56 Oklahoma U 54 Tennessee 63 Vanderbilt 48 Southern College 49 Mississippi College 40. Lewis and Clark 70 College of Idaho Gonzaga 72 Seattle 49. Michigan 66 Indiana M Ohio State 53 Wisconsin 47 Purdue 54 Minnesota 38.

Rice Texas New Mexico A&m Texas Mines Houston University Trinidad University of San Antonio Loyola New Orleans Louisiana Toledo Wayne Louisiana College Elizabeth Davis Elkins Bethany John Marshall Paterson Twins Colorado University Oklahoma University Tennessee Vanderbilt Southern College Mississippi College Lewis and Clark College of Idaho Gonzaga Seattle Michigan Indiana Ohio State Wisconsin Purdue Minnesota George Washington Washington and Lee Duke Georgia Tech Creighton Wichita Iowa State Missouri Kentucky Alabama Bowling Green Kent State Beloit Western Michigan Virginia Maryland Flint Dow-Chemical Minneapolis Lakers Anderson Packers

Electric Co op reelects W M Good president

W M Good was reelected president of the North Plains Electric Co op at Perryton. The ballot results confirmed continued leadership for the cooperative serving local residents and surrounding areas.

W. M. Good North Plains Electric Co-op Perryton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Amarillo Region Harry Gilotr Delbert Humberson Brownwood Roland Conway Orval “Skippy” Johnson Fred Shaffer Ochiltree County Amarillo College Wayland College Pioneers Badgers Texas Junior College Plainview R. P. Carter Wayland Texas Junior College Athletic Conference Odessa Junior College Howard County Junior College Big Spring Cartermen Badger Pioneers Badger Band Wayland-Badger Charles Atlas Leon “Runt Burch D. W. Harkins Waite Soisene Armas Air Corps A&m Larry Vincent Calvert Dixie Highway Covington Calvert Reserve Mr. Vincent Calvert Distillers Corporation New York N. Y Winstop Duzzitt Amarillo Tailors News-Globe Santa FE Limiteds Sloan Elder Brown Johnson Caverns Washburn Bellett Nunn Clark Coble Ta& M Package Store Casarilli Duntvin Howard Alfen Dorris Manns Bakery Mullin Adams Paetzold Pitcock Mann K . S. Reynolds Moore Cochran Fletcher Williams Byers Denver Amarillo Express Allbright Nasted Pace Green Palo Duro Motor Jeske Wicker Weaver Duggan Taliferro Winter Smith Panhandle Trailways Ramey Mahler Gravestock Dowell Wagner Cunningham Floral West Fullerton Spann Roberts Thomas Paramount Recreation Club Eakle Bldg Geo Homer Rice Amarillo College Badgers Wayland College Pioneers of Texas Junior College Athletic Horle Bill Ferem Stina Cain Gibbs Clothing Co Polk St. Reserve Vy Redin Wayland College Rou Able Ayexewes Pate Glen Brotherton Neeeeeeene Mouse Williams Dick Wiggins Neups Land College Bill Knighton Leon Burch George Goodson K. Criswell Jimmy Bell Mike Jones James Kile Billy Don Jarvin Gerald Rogers Carlos Hinkamp John “Wassy” Ballard Buddy Oark Wayland CollegeBilly Timmons Henry Young Paul Young Buddy Duncan Jerry McLean Shamrock Lefors Havana MELBA Cigar I. Lewis Cigar Mfg. CO Newark 2 N. J Arthur
Search Courier

Search the Amarillo Globe Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Amarillo Globe?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication