Borger scribe taunts forecasts as seasons shift in West Texas sports
The piece recalls Amarillo Highs pre season praise in 1-AA football and basketball, Borger critics, and Borger’s 1945-46 sports chatter. It notes Golden Sandies football success, Pampa basketball crown, plus college coaching turmoil at Texas Tech, Texas A&M, and San Angelo High, with pay talks and new hires amid rumors and fan mood.
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Brundage Questions Russia Olympic Participation
Avery Brundage, head of the U S Olympic Association, questioned whether Russia would take part in the 1948 London Games. He also condemned plans to relax amateur rules, noting Russia has not joined the required international federations and is not eligible for Olympic competition.
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West Virginia and Rhode Island Power Into NIT Bids
West Virginia crushed Temple 80 to 60 to reach 14 wins in 15 games while Rhode Island State improved to 14-1 with a 73 to 64 victory over Providence College. North Carolina State routed Duke 83 to 57, seizing first in the Southern Conference with a 10-2 mark.
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Police release man on bail. fugitive escaped Alabama prison
In Guthrie Oklahoma police released a man on a $5 bond after arrest for disturbing the peace. He then fled, later identified as an Alabama prison escapee with a $50 reward for his capture.
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College Basketball Scores From Several Matchups
Abilene Christian College defeated Texas Wesleyan 63 to 61 while Houston beat Stephen F. Austin 67 to 61 and Southwest Texas State edged Trinity University 67 to 64. Multiple other college games are listed with final scores including Ohio State opponents, regional teams, and smaller colleges.
Steers Face Bears in Key Southwest Conference Showdown
United Press reports two pivotal SWC games on tap. The undefeated Texas Longhorns visit Baylor in Waco, shaping the race to crown the league champion. Dallas based SMU travels to Fort Worth to take on TCU as Arkansas and SMU chase the leaders.
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Passeau Critiques High Baseball Salaries in Talks
Cubs veteran Claude Passeau, sidelined after spinal surgery, questions the value of sky high salaries and favors rewarding players by team value and impact. He cites Bob Feller Ted Williams Hank Greenberg as top earners while noting many valuable players lack color appeal and gate draw. He mentions Stan Musial and Marty Marion as examples.
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