Independents Trim Summit in 48-5 victory
San Jacinto Independents, led by George Milton and George Carroll with 12 points each, crushed Summitt 48-5 in an Intermediate loop tilt. Coach Van Hall is passing duties to F H Allen. Wolflin Colts beat San Jacinto Peewees 7-4 as Christopher clinched a late field goal.
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Kids, Inc
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van Hall
F. H. Allen
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James Christopher
Wolflin Colts
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Nemecheck
Werrick
St. Mary's
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Pleasant Valley
Margaret Wills
Wolflin Ponies
Amarillo College
North Side
Horace Mann
Jacinto
Taylor
Maverick
Maverick Club
Price College
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Boys Ranch
Baylor Bears edge Frogs in overtime thriller
Odell Preston of Baylor hit the deciding free throw to lift the Bears 58 57 over Texas Christian after overtime ended tied at 57 57. The game featured five lead changes and eight deadlocks with Baylor leading 28 232 at half.
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Odell Preston
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Bi-district routs and tight finishes in Class AA hoops
Crozier Tech defeats Paschal 36 28 in Dallas bid district opener. Amarillo beats Graham 43 41 as subs spark comeback. Denton Greenville and Texarkana Bryan swing open bi district rounds with regional state tournament berth at stake March 6 8 in Austin.
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College Basketball Scores Snapshot From Several Matches
A compiled rundown shows Sam Houston State 55 beating Trinity Texas 39 while Pepperdine 44 edged Loyola Los Angeles 54 and Washburn 54 beat St Benedicts 51. Other results include Colorado 60 over Colorado A&M 37 and St Peters 65 over John Marshall 80.
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Defiance College
Rochester
Allegheny
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Ortega TKO's Kelly in Tex featherweight main event
Manny Ortega of El Paso defeated Gene Kelly of Austin by seventh round technical knockout in San Antonio last night. Ortega led on points throughout the bout, twice canvas’ng Kelly in the seventh before the referee stopped the fight. Kelly challenged in the third round of the scheduled 10 rounds.
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Durocher Recommends Avila for Dodgers After Drills
Havana report notes Robert Avila, ex-Jorge Pasquel Mexican League player, impressed Leo Durocher in drills and Durocher urged the Brooklyn Dodgers to sign the infielder. Avila showed spark at second base during yesterday's workout.
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Jorge Pasquel
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College basketball results sketch from multiple games
U of Virginia 55 over Richmond 55 to 57 Texas Tech at 57. West Texas State 41 over Twists. Bethany 75 over California (Pa) 61. LaSalle 54 over Beckley 68. Seton Hall 46 over U. of South 33. Arkansas State 29 over Chicago Twists. 71 over Concordia of River Forest 64. Ashland 62 over Kent State 61. Susquehanna 75 over Elizabethtown 53.
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Seton Hall
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Arkansas State
Chicago
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Ashland College
Kent State
Susquehanna U
Elizabethtown
Kentucky Takes Bid For 1947 National Invitational
New York feb 26 West Virginia and Kentucky two of the nation s top fives already in the field for the 1947 National Invitational Tournament The announcement of Kentucky s acceptance yesterday assures the tourney of its 1946 winner now rated by many as the No 1 outfit West Virginia was named Monday Others in the running include Duquesne Navy Notre Dame Syracuse Rhode Island State St Joseph s of Philadelphia Muhlenberg Bradley Western Kentucky Texas Wesleyan Texas City College of New York St John s of Brooklyn Fordham Long Island U New York U Santa Clara North Carolina State Arizona St Louis Oklahoma and Missouri.
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Fordham
Long Island U
New York U
Santa Clara
North Carolina State
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Oklahoma
Missouri
High School Hoops Thriller and Football Notes
The Sandies edged Graham 43 to 41 in a dramatic finish at the High School Armory. Amarillo High expects a tougher rematch in Graham while prospects at North Texas State and LSU football are discussed. J. B. Linn, former Sandie QB, recalls past teams and signals.
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Texas
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Bob Terry
Nutt
Odus Mitchell
Marshall High
Denton College
Tulane
Terry
West Texas State
Eagles
Badgers Rally For Road Trip Funding Shortfall
The Amarillo College Badgers, after a split New Mexico trip, beat New Mexico Military Institute 48 36 in Roswell then lost 55 64 to Eastern New Mexico College in Portales. They own 16 2 season record and need $1,000 more to fund a Western State tour in Compton California aided by a skating party and an intramural women’s game tonight and tomorrow.
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Hogs Steers Fire Friday in Texas Basketball Title Race
Texas Longhorns aim to halt Arkansas two game swing as they host the Razorbacks in a crucial Southwest Conference series. Texas relies on a balanced lineup led by John Hargis who sits second in conference scoring, with Al Williams and George Kok of Arkansas topping the chart. The Longhorns boast a high powered offense and strong team depth, hoping for a single win to claim the conference crown.
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George Kok
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Zaharias Faces Threat as Wall Leads Medalist Race
In Ormond Beach Florida on February 26 Mary Agnes Wall of Menominee Michigan seized the medalist honor with a one under par 76 in the South Atlantic Women's Golf Tournament second round. Mildred Babe Didrikson Zaharias trailed by one stroke along with Polly Riley of Fort Worth.
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Menominee
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Montgomery Wins by TKO Over Barnum in LA Bout
Bob Montgomery of Philadelphia, the New York Pennsylvania recognized lightweight champion, won by technical knockout in the seventh round of a non-title ten rounder at Olympic Auditorium before about 10,000 fans. Barnum weighed 141, Montgomery 138.
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Philadelphia
Joey Barnum
Angeles
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Norton Denies Offer to Quit Amid Contract Talks
Texas A and M College Athletic Director Homer Norton denied reports that he was offered ten thousand dollars to resign as football coach. Norton said no settlement proposition had been offered and expressed optimism that the next board meeting would yield a satisfactory outcome for all parties.
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Jungmichel Named Temple High Lineman Coach
Harold Buddly Jungmichel, ex UT line star, will be line coach for Temple High. Head Coach Ted Dawson announced the signing of the former Longhorn guard who spent four years in the Navy and played last season with the Miami Seahawks of the All-American Professional Football Conference.
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Buddly) Jungmichel
University of Texas
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Miami Seahawks
Sharman Aims To Upset Martin In Amarillo Showdown
Ogden junior heavyweight Sharman, returning to Amarillo, seeks to spoil Martin 13 game win streak after a two hour draw. They clash tomorrow night in a best two of three falls at Fair Grounds arena with Ken Mayne vs Jack Pappenheim and George Lopez vs Morris Ziegler on the card.
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Ogden
Utah
Wayne Martin
Fairgrounds Arena
Amarillo
Dutch Mantell
Sharman
Sailor Watkins
Lst
Dale Haddock
Salt Lake City
Martin
Ken Mayne
Jack Pappenheim
George Lopez
Morris Ziegler
Women Golf Tournaments Held Thursday at Ross Rogers
Amarillo Women's Municipal Golf Association schedules weekly tournaments every Thursday morning at Ross Rogers Course. If weather is poor play shifts to the clubhouse. A 10 o'clock event tomorrow features a brief lesson by Pro Chuck Klein. All women are invited to participate.
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