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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1948
Page
9
Putt Powell looks forward to the district clash with the Graham Steers. The game, at the new Sports Arena, is a pivotal test for the Golden Sandies and a first big crowd event in the arena, marking a milestone for the team and the sport in the area.
Fans see Amarillo High School’s Sandies, praised for hustle and spirit, though critics note the team lacks smooth play and shooting. The writer cites memorable past Sandies and reflects on district title chances with optimism tempered by doubt.
The article outlines 1948 schedules with key non conference opponents including Odessa Abilene Paschal of Fort Worth and Childress for both Texas A and M and Lubbock Westerners. It notes Jewell McDowell a standout Amarillo all state basketballer and mentions Marty Karow praising his play while detailing potential awards and past Golden Sandies honors.
The Amarillo Regulars face Graham in a deciding 1-AA 2-AA district final at Witte Sports Arena tonight with a possible third game in Childress. Senior Sandies aim to clinch a state berth against Graham after a 49-31 win in Graham and a 43-40 loss to Pampa.
Sterling Cummings led San Jacinto with 21 points while Duane Morgan added 18 as the Mavericks routed Summit 69 3 at the Maverick Club in a Western Junior League clash. Other Peewee and Panhandle results followed including St Marys A over Margaret Wills A 28 22 and a dramatic overtime 10 8 win for St Marys A over San Jacinto with Bobby Grimm scoring the game winner.
Amarillo College Badgers prepare for the Texas Junior College Invitational at College Station March 1 2 and 3. Coach R P Carter leads a 13 man squad with Pat Babb and Whit Pate among top scorers while injuries and cold hampered practice. Sam Jenkins named Aggie captain for Texas A M season.
The Price College Cardinals take on Laneri High School of Fort Worth tonight at 6 30 in the first round of the state Catholic tournament in San Antonio. The Cardinals have posted 14 wins in 23 games this season as Bernie Smith completes his first year as coach.
Jersey Joe Walcott accepts terms to fight champion Joe Louis in a June 23 bout at Yankee Stadium. Walcott to receive 20 percent of net receipts and 22 percent of movie rights while Louis takes 40 percent of the gate and 30 percent of movie income. Walcott also agrees to a return bout if he wins the title. belt presentation occurred at Convention Hall with about 5,000 spectators.
Miami readers hear that Citation is favored to win racing's Triple Crown and likely to place Calumet Colors in a 1 2 3 in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Coaltown and Pree or Whirlblast loom as rivals as Bewitch and Whirlsome are listed among entries. Also notes Miami coaching talks, golfer Ben Hogan and Jimmy Demaret eyeing four ball titles, and local golf bookSport Scope as winter visitors’ guide.
South Northwestern State College leads Ci tenary 48 to 31 at half. Vans Tech 51 top Hardin Simmons as game results filter in final scores.
New York February 27 The Baseball Writers Association announced Hall of Fame selections with Herb Pennock andPie Traynor earning spots. Pennock led candidates with 94 votes. Traynor had 93 in a 121 vote total from 300 eligible writers.
The University of Texas basketball team received an invitation to the National Invitation Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 11 13 15 and 17. Texas seeks conference approval but a formality is expected as Baylor leads the SWC with Texas close behind.
Norman Oklahoma February 27 1920 University of Oklahoma head coach Charles Bud Wilkinson rejects an offer to coach Yale and says he is very happy at Oklahoma with no intention of breaking his contract.
Milwaukee wrestler Gray uses judoka technique to win the main event over Rod Fenton at the Sports Arena in front of 1,400 fans. He takes the first and third falls with a leg crab hold and a palm rake submission, while Fenton lands a middle fall with a full crab.
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