Graham Steers favored to take bi district series over Amarillo
Graham Steers expected to win two straight to claim the 1 A A and 2 A A bi district title and earn a state tournament bid in Austin. The series opens tonight in Graham with a potential third game if needed set for Saturday at an undetermined site. The Sandies and Bobcats disagree on the matchup while Amari4′s Claude tournament win and Wichita Falls loss color past results.
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Sandies visit Graham for first meeting with Steers tonight
Tribune notes Amarillo Sandies travel to Graham to face the Steers in their first athletic clash. Graham boasts a large floor yet limited seating while Wayland Oatman and Jimmy Swain stand out in any uniform. Editor Jack Durham of Wichita Falls is urged to cover the game.
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Amarillo
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Amarillo Globe-News
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Baylor Bears Seek East Coast Glory In Tour
Baylor and Texas A. and M. clash as part of a Southwest Conference chase with Texas A. and M. aiming to overtake Arkansas. Big Jamie Dawson trails George Kok by points, needing a 15 point margin over Kok to claim the scoring title. Baylor faces NYU after beating Able Canisius 59 48 and resumes travel toward Bainbridge Naval Air Station.
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Mangrum Beats Hogan in Pensacola Open Playoff
Ray Mangrum of Los Angeles defeated Ben Hogan by three strokes in an 18-hole playoff to win the Pensacola Open. Hogan shot 71 for second with $1,000, Byron Nelson ended tied for seventh after 72 holes.
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Knights Dallas To Clash Tonight In UPI Report
Knights versus Dallas marks the sole U S Ice Hockey League game tonight in Omaha. The schedule for the rest of the week lists Tulsa Worth Dallas Kansas City Paul Minneapolis Dallas Tulsa St Paul Fort Worth Omaha Minneapolis Omaha Kansas City. Indians to See Golfers Clearwater Fila. Cleveland Indians drill shortened to watch Byron Nelson Jag McSpaden Sammy Snead and Ben Hogan in a golf exhibition at nearby Dundein.
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Red Birds Infielder Storenski Sold to Houston Carriers
Eddie Storenski of the Columbus Red Birds has been sold to the Houston club in the Texas League, ending his time with the Ameri can Association team. Storenski, an infielder, moves to join Houston for the upcoming season.
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Zale Meets Claus In Ring Tonight In Houston
Tony Zale the middleweight champion meets challenger Bobby Claus in a non title ten round bout in Houston. Zale aims to defend readiness ahead of a potential title move in June while Claus pursues an upset on points.
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Cage Results From United Press Across Several Games
Army beat Maryland 48 31 while St John’s 56 routed Manhattan 30 Muhlenberg 70 bested St Francis 50 Indiana 49 over Town 46 Great Lakes 62 over Toledo 56 William and Mary 77 over Randolph Macon 38 Furman 58 over The Citadel 45 Kansas 69 over Iowa State 41 Indiana State Teachers 58 over Illinois Normal 31 Oshkosh State Teachers 36 Amp McCoy 25 Texas A sem 56 over Arkansas 35 Texas Tech 47 over Clovis A A F 4 Valley Forge 63 over Scranton 42 Nebraska 42 over Missouri 39 St John’s Minnesota 45 over Concordia 42 Ripon 54 over Lawrence 43 Nicholson absent as Cubs arrival due in Avalon Cal Feb 26
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Amarillo College Badgers Finish Regular Schedule
Amarillo College Badgers led by Coach R. P. Carter completed the regular basketball schedule with 13 victories and 12 losses. The team closes the season aiming to build on its conference standing and seek postseason play.
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Razorbacks End Season in Narrow Loss to Aggies
Arkansas finishes its 1946 season with a 56 55 defeat at Texas A M after leading 34 21 at halftime. Aggies rally to win the final two game series with Parker s squad at College Station.
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Downs Appointed Business Manager of Aggie Athletics
Texas A. and M. College named P. L. Pinky Downs Jr. as business manager of athletics succeeding A. E. Pete Jones who will depart March 1 to join Baylor University. Aggie Athletic Director Homer Norton announced the changes.
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Pinky” Downs, Jr
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Pete” Jones
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Diamond Singles Sweepstakes Set With 400 Limit At Wallies Bowl
The fourth annual Diamond Singles Sweepstakes at Wallies Bowl will cap entries at 400 from March 15-17 and 22-24 with an estimated $7,000 in prizes. Entry is $20, deadline March by H H Gittrich Amarillo City Bowling Association Secretary Box 669. Ten games across ten alleys. First prize $1,000 second $750 third $500 fourth $350 plus a diamond studded medal and trophy. Also Rag-Time Doubles at Victory Alleys with $1,000 estimated prizes and $10 per team entry.
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Amarillo
Nixson and Phillips Clash Here Tonight in Panhandle League
Nixson Whirlwinds host Phillips Junior Blackhawks at 7 pm while Sam Houston Rangers travel to Pampa Reapers for a Thursday rematch. Nixson leads the standings at 6–0 with Horace Mann at 5–1. Phillips seeks improvement after a 46–21 loss.
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McMinn Wins Colden Singles at Big Spring Meet
Amarillo bowler McMinn captured first in the Colden Singles Sweepstakes with a 1 621 eight-game total at Big Spring. Teammate Buccola placed second with 1 533 as Amarillo keglers dominated the money list including Lyles Fletcher Grimes. McMinn earned 150 dollars Buccola 75 Lyles 30 Fletcher 12 50 Grimes 86.
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LaChance defeats LaPara in New Orleans bout
Maurice Lefty LaChance of Lewiston Maine out pointed Augie LaPara of New Orleans in New Orleans. Manuel Ortiz of El Centro California knocked out Luis Castillo of Mexico to keep the world bantamweight title in San Francisco.
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Moore Says He Still Has Speed and Good Judgment
St. Louis Cardinals captain Terry Moore, 33, now training after three years in the Army, says he still has plenty of speed and can judge fly balls as well as ever.
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Terry Moore
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Mar Is Favored In Fight Tonight In San Antonio
In a 10 round bout Tony Mar the sensational Mexican lightweight is favored slightly over Jack Larrimore of Miami Florida who holds claims to both the Southern lightweight and welterweight titles Promoter Bill Davee expects the winner to receive a title shot against Willie Pep in a non title bout in San Antonio in early April Also notes Sox fielders due today as players arrive at Pasadena camp for intra camp games set to start soon
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Bowler Dominates Cosden Singles With 1621 Weekend Total
Horace McMinn co owner of Victory Alleys rolled 1621 across eight games in the Cosden Singles Sweepstakes at Big Spring. Ted Buccola holds second with 1533 and Charlie Lyles third at 1493 as Lubbock bowlers struggle to finish their final shift.
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Nine AHS Wrestling Artists Crowned At Amarillo Meet
The first annual Amarillo High School Wrestling Tournament crowned nine champions at the High School Armory. Final results include Tharp pins Land at 85 pounds, Wessel pins Parrish at 95, Holloway defeats Donley at 105, Brown pins Duncan at 115, Frost pins Collins at 125, Gibbs pins Meadors at 135, Chism pins Henderson at 145, Johnson pins Wright at 165, and J R Johnson pins Nelson in heavyweight. Exhibition wins by McLaughlin over Duncan and Summer over Formen. John Whinnery supervised the event as Amarillo High School PE director.
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J. T. Summer
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Cards End Cage Season With Claude Meet
Price College ends its basketball season tonight when the Cardinals face the Claude Mustangs in Claude. Tipoff set for 7 30 o'clock.
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Blinded Veteran Posts 521 in Minneapolis Bowling Classic
A blind World War II veteran, Art Smith, 26, Mora, Minnesota, rolled 111 111 160 139 for a 521 four game total in the 20th Annual Minneapolis Tribune bowling classic held last night.
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Mora Minn
Jenkins Fire Tips Appley In Amarillo Sandie Tennis Duel
Billy Jenkins kept a fast pace in the Amarillo Sandie tennis doubles eliminations defeating Addison Appelby 6-3 6-2 at Ellwood Park. It was Jenkins third win of the round robin after earlier victories over Er nest Northcutt and Dick Hardin. Northcutt then upset Hardin 6-3 4-6 6-4 in a tight three setter. Singles play begins next week for boys and girls events.
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