Five Amarillo GG Fighters Still in It
Five Amarillo boxers reached the semifinals of the 14th Texas Golden Gloves in Fort Worth. Leon Palacio was eliminated by a cut, Clint Williams lost a tough decision to James Hoff, and Buster Holman was outpointed in quarters. The remaining five — Pat McCarthy, Johnny Hernandez, Robert Martinex, James Wortham — carry the Panhandle’s strongest showing yet at this stage.
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Globe-News
Fort Worth
Amarillo
Leon Palacio
Clint Williams
James Hoff
Buster Holman
Panhandle
Holman
Pat McCarthy
Johnny Hernandez
Robert Martinex
James Wortham
Young Billy Conway Enters Amarillo Bowling Tour
The youngest competitor in the Amarillo Men's City Bowling Tournament at Banner Bowl is Billy Conway, an all-year lumberman with three years on the lanes and a 137 average. He paid for his doubles and singles entries yesterday, clutching a five dollar bill and peering over the counter.
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Amarillo
A. E. Womble
Laundrymen Oilers Tangle in Amarillo AAU Playoff
Panhandle Laundry and Riji Speed Oil clash tonight at Amarillo College Gym in the double elimination playoffs. Both have one loss to Graham Hoeme, the lone unbeaten team, with Panhandle beating Amarillo College Junior Varsity 69-54 and losing 82-52 to Graham Hoeme, while Air Speed lost 47-45 to Graham Hoeme after beating Jay Vees 41-33. The winner faces Plowhora in the final.
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Panhandle Laundry
Riji Speed Oil
Amarillo
Amarillo College Gymnasium
Graham Hoeme
Amarillo Colege
Graham-Hoeme
Air Speed
Jay Vees
Plowhora
Tweedaw
Amarillo Sandies close season with 21 7 record
The 1949-50 Amarillo High School Golden Sandies finish with a 21-7 mark after a 52-40 win over Price College. Coach John Whinnery’s squad prepares for the Southwestern Exposition Meet in Fort Worth March 17-18 with four lettermen: Robert Whiddon Galen Powler Marvin Swink Ray Bingham, plus strong sophomore prospects.
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Amarillo
Golden Sandies
Price College
John Whinnery
Fort Worth
Robert Whiddon
Galen Powler
Marvin Swink
Ray Bingham
Fowler
Obscure Golfer Is Rio Grande Champ
Unorthodox use of the driver lifts Jack Burke Jr. of White Plains NY to victory in the Rio Grande Open. Burke posts a 65 final round and 264 for 72 holes, edging Skip Alexander and others to claim the title and move among golf’s top money winners.
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Harlingen
Jack Burke, Jr
White Plains
Burke
Slammin
Sammy Snead
Greenbriar
Wva
Sneak
Skip Alexander
Henry Ransom
St. Andrews
Ill
Fred Haas, Jr
New Orleans
Ransom
Jim Ferrier
San Francisco
TJCAC State Playoffs Reach Jacksonville Bid
Coach Bob Carter failed to win a Texas Junior Athletic Conference playoff bid as Jacksonville Lon Morris again top the bid. Four zone winners are Lon Morris Jacksonville Allen Academy Ranger Amarillo. Lon Morris defends title against Allen. Badgers face Ranger. After the meet, Lon Morris advances to Texas A and M invitational state meet.
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Bill Coffee
Bob Carter
Jacksonville
Lon Morris
Allen Academy
Ranger
Amarillo
Allen
Badgers
Texas A & M
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