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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1947
Page
9
College football rules committee considers changes including allowing running with a fumble and moving scrimmage from 15 to 20 yards from the sideline. Other topics include substitutions limits, wind advantage for goal choice, and softer protective gear.
Promoter Mike Jacobs and the 20th Century Sporting Club grossed a record 5 446 713 in 1946, up nearly 100 percent from 1945. The total came from 706 155 fans at 34 Madison Square Garden shows, three outdoor Yankee Stadium fights, and 46 St Nicholas Arena events. No outdoor events were held in 1945.
Amarillo High School hosts El Reno Indians in a 8 p.m. game at the High School Armory as the Sandies seek a second straight victory over their Oklahoma rival. Jerome Bushyhead was absent but El Reno hopes for a stronger effort tonight. Amarillo aims to extend a six game win streak despite past shooting struggles.
Western Conference Commissioner Tug Wilson calls for a national standard of amateurism in NCAA dealings to keep colleges from pursuing athletic talent at the expense of education. He notes rising presidential interest, cites past letters, and anticipates broad conference and independent school participation in a New York meeting January 6 to 8. Notre Dame’s participation remains undecided.
Eight major college basketball teams remain undefeated as weekend games loom. Iowa Oregon Washington Cornell Seton Hall West Virginia Rhode Island State Western Michigan all boast perfect records, while others face threats from Wisconsin Syracuse Santa Clara and UCLA among others.
Georgia star Charley Trippi said at a banquet in New Orleans that he plans to join professional football. He urged education first and football second and admitted facing the challenge of starting as a rookie again.
Ben Hogan faces a field of 135 top golfers plus two British entrants in the Los Angeles Open at the Avila Country Club. The $10,000 event marks the start of the 1947 tour with Mangrum Snead and Nelson among the contenders, while Dai Rees and Chuck Ward also carry British hopes.
NA NC Gray argues against a three second restriction and defends tall players amid postwar shifts in basketball. He claims reforms should target coaching methods not player physiques and notes changes would impact the game’s evolution.
Texas coach Jack Gray defends tall players and opposes the three-second rule. He cites height advantages in rebounds and fan appeal, arguing against rule changes that would curb offense. A Kansas City test raised backboard height to 12 feet, yet tall teams still rebounded well.
Jinx Tucker praises Odessa High School for its flawless 14 game season and state championship run using the T formation. The piece notes strong offense by Fry and Jefferson fooled often, while defense lagged, and compares Odessa to Port Arthur 1944 as a weaker passing side but a powerful offense.
West Texas State defeated Emporia State Teachers 70 to 31 to capture the Emporia Invitational title. Ladry Jacobs led the winners with 17 points and 42 total in the tourney, while M Litchfield scored 12 for Emporia State. South Dakota Wesleyan placed third after a 35 to 9 win over Wichita University in a rough contest.
Wyoming University faces a de facto ban from Madison Square Garden bookings unless Everett Shelton is removed as basketball coach after CCNY votes to back away from competition with any teams tied to him. CCNY coach Nat Holman testified about alleged anti Semitic remarks at the Dec 28 game. Ned Irish said the Garden supports CCNY and rejects racism. Dr G D Humphrey would comment after Shelton and Wyoming return.
SHREVEPORT Jan 3 Centenary College announces Jess Thompson athletic director at Cameron State Junior College Lawton Okla has been named football coach. Centenary plans to field a team next season for the first time since World War II ending and its intercollegiate program was abandoned during the war.
A group led by Fred T. Spangler of San Antonio seeks a zoning change to build an ice rink a 30 lane bowling alley and seating for 10 000 in Austin. A public hearing on the zoning change is scheduled for January 7.
North Carolina defeated Georgetown 52 to 52 is listed oddly. Duquesne beat Holy Cross 55 to 45. UCLA edged Purdue 59 to 53. Detroit 48 over Georgia Tech 39. Utah State 58 over American International 40. Colorado 52 over Kansas 50 in overtime. Butler 52 over Indiana 41. Seton Hall 65 over Princeton 47. Geneva 63 over Muskingum 44. New York University 61 over Rochester 31. Arizona State 45 over Michigan State 43. Harvard 64 over Westminster 62. Santa Clara 44 over Gonzaga 32. Oregon State 70 over Portland 30.
Julio Jimenez the Mexican torpedo meets Roman Alvares of East Side New York in a scheduled ten round lightweight bout at Madison Square Garden tonight. Jimenez seeks a title opportunity after nine prior wins. Alvares won their previous fall clash. Gillette Cavalcade of Sports on ABC and KFDA 1230 offers blow by blow at 9 PM.
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