Cowboys Invade Buffs Corral Tonight for First of Series
Panhandle fans fill West Texas College gym in Canyon for the first of a two game Texas meeting between the Buffaloes and Hardin-Simmons Cowboys. Tonight’s 8 p.m. tip marks a rivalry with two prior Cowboys wins on Hardin-Simmons court.
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West Texas College
Canyon
Buffaloes
Hardin-Simmons Cowboys
Cowboys
Buffs
Hardin-Simmons
Abilene
Texas
Kimbrough
Amarillo College
Badgers
Frank Kimbrough
West Texas College Buffaloes
Robert Glover
West Texas
Dinosaurs Compared to Cars Say Smithsonian Expert
Dr. C W Gilmore of the Smithsonian notes prehistoric giants like brontosaurus and triceratops were less dangerous than modern automobiles. He discusses Jurassic creatures’ size and limited brains while describing Montana fossil finds and their habits. A Maryland crash sees a car fall 85 feet but occupants escape unharmed and drive away.
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C. W. Gilmore
Smithsonian Institution
Dr. Gilmore
Earth
Montana
Two Key Matches Face Arkansas Texas for SWC Title
Arkansas and Texas head into a decisive two game set in Fayetteville to determine the Southwest Conference basketball champion. Arkansas leads 9–1. Texas must win twice and then beat Texas A&M to claim the title.
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United Press
University of Arkansas
University of Texas
Arkansas
Fayetteville
Texas
Texas Aggies, &T College
Philharmonic Concert Moves to March 2 at High School
The Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra will perform Monday night March 2 in the High School Auditorium, moved from the Municipal Auditorium due to a scheduling conflict with Hollywood Ballet due March 3. Dr Lloyd Robinson, association president, announced the change.
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Braddock and Baer clash over comeback plans
Henry McLemore weighs Braddock's critique of Max Baer's return, arguing Braddock has reason to doubt Baer's could regain heavyweight glory. The piece reflects on Baer's past and Braddock's own comeback from obscurity, noting public interest and caution about Baer's ring form.
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United Press
Miami
Fla
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James J. Braddock
Max Baer
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Braddock
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Baer
Anthony
Oblivion
Maxie
California
Louis
Joe Louis
Leonard Dosson Wins St. Petersburg Open
Leonard Dosson of Pembrine Wisconsin tied for first with Harry Cooper of Chicago at 283 after 72 holes then beat Cooper by one stroke in an 18 hole playoff at Pasadena Country Club. Dosson collected 500 dollars as top prize while Cooper earned 350 dollars from the playoff and gate receipts.
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Leonard Dosson
Pembrine
Wis
Harry Cooper
Chicago
Dodson
Pasadena Country Club
Cooper
Wichita Falls Duo Sets Southwest Bowling Record
A Wichita Falls two man team M Strother and L Riesen set a new Southwest tournament record of 1 324 in the twelfth annual Southwest bowling championship ending in Dallas Strother posted 648 and Riesen 676 John Sommers of Dallas won the all events title with 1919 He tied for the singles crown with Bud Tierney of Kansas City at 683 and added a 629 in the team event.
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Riesen
John Sommers
Dallas Star
Bud Tierney
Kansas City
Small Towns Dominate Regional High School Games
Friona defeats Amarillo 29 to 21, Forsan beats Abilene 18 to 16, and Nocona prevails 29 to 14 as regional tournaments begin. About 1,500 teams compete this year ahead of the state tournament in Austin.
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Amarillo
Forsan
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Nocona
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Austin
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Pampa
Sports Roundup From New York Notes Subplots and Bets
Roundup highlights a mix of sports chatter from New York. Braddock era memories recur at Broadway and 49th Street as Joe Gould is seen apart from Jimmy Brad in Florida. Herman people weigh bets on Travis Jackson’s Giants role. Discovery at Santa Anita bids early morning checks, while Hank Anderson discusses football plans and future conferences. Col. Ruppert questions pennant talk and Gene Venzke’s improved form looms large. Benny Leonard mentors Eddie Dunne as Van Mungo’s holdout looms, and Connie Mack auctions players.
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1937 Wichita Kansas Tennis Tournament Adopts City
The event and doubles saw a 607 score as a replacement for B Drees of Kansas City who was last year’s champion. The 1937 tournament was awarded to Wichita Kansas.
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Kansas City
Wichita
Kas
Amarillo Checker Club Elects Officers
The Amarillo checker players formed a club last Friday and elected FE Walling president L R Vaughn vice president and William T Smith secretary treasurer dues set at 25 cents monthly for match expenses and social events A meeting is planned for February 28 at J W Callwell's office Western Building all players urged to attend.
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FE. Walling
L. R. Vaughn
William T. Smith
J. W. Callwell
Western Building
Sam Seigel
King
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White
Venzke Threats for U S Olympic Trials in Berlin Run
Gene Venzke of Pennsylvania won the national indoor 1500 meters and set a world record, beating Glenn Cunningham as he chases the Berlin Olympic goal. The meet also featured five world records including Dave Burke’s high jump and Eddie O’Brien’s 600 meters, with Norman Bright and Manhattan College posting new meet marks.
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Venzke
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Glenn
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Cleveland
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Los Angeles
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Syracuse
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O'Brien
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Irving Folwartshny
Rhode Island State
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Norman Bright
San Francisco
Manhattan College
Warrants for Potter Paid by County Treasurer Cole
County Treasurer Hubert Cole began paying about 43000 in warrants dated up to November 1 1935. Warrants numbered to C 5525 drawn from funds 3 5 13 16 18 and 20 must be stamped at the courthouse to be honored. More warrants from Fund 2 for road and bridge work will be paid around late March using auto license funds.
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Hubert Cole
Cole
National interscholastic tennis championships revived
The National Interscholastic tennis championships will return this year after a 1925 gap. Singles are set for Forest Hills from September 3 to 12, with doubles at Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts from August 24 to 29 alongside the nationals. The United States Lawn Tennis Association announced the plan.
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New York
United States Lawn
Teenagers Use Homemade Cannon on Car and Garage
Two 15 year old boys fired a home made cannon at a car and a garage until neighbors complained. Police disarmed them quickly and the boys' parents agreed to a fast financial settlement for damages.
Ken Rogers Claims Houston Golf Ace Title
Ken Rogers of San Antonio captured the 22nd annual Houston County Club Invitation Championship defeating Ed White of Austin 1 up in 37 holes. White led most of the day, but Rogers tied on the 36th hole and won with a brilliant shot to the pin on the 37th. Rogers succeeds Gus Moreland of Peoria who did not defend.
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Houston
Ken Rogers
San Antonio
Houston County
Ed White
Austin
Rogers
Gus Moreland
Peoria
Ill
Tom Kearney Dies After Illness At 66 In St Louis
Tom Kearney known for handling vast wagers and never welching on bets died at 66 in St Louis after pneumonia following a paralytic stroke. For over 30 years his Little Big Store operated futures on the Derby base ball and elections. He once lost 74000 in 1924 over Black Gold and paid all debts in full.
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Tom Kearney
Kearney
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