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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1946
Page
12
University of Houston selects Jewell Wallace as football coach and outlines strict athletic standards. Wallace states no tramp athletes will be accepted and emphasizes education, veteran recruitment, and disciplined training as key to building the inter-collegiate program.
Georgie Woolf top money winning jockey of 1944 dies from a brain injury suffered when thrown from a horse at Santa Anita Park. He passes 12 hours after the accident with wife Genevieve and fellow jockeys at his bedside in Pasadena California.
Detroit January 4 George Trautman new general manager of the world champion Detroit Tigers assumed his post with the announcement that Steve ONeill would be the on field boss. Trautman said he had no clearly defined ideas except that ONeill would run everything on the field.
In New York the trade of Detcher Walker Cooper to the New York Giants was reported imminent with presidents of both the Giants and Cardinals admitting they were negotiating. The proposed transfer would likely be in the $160 000 range.
Chicago reports Bob Waterfield of the world champion Cleveland Rams is named the National Football League most valuable player for 1945. The selection highlights his clutch play and quarterback leadership for the Rams.
Baylor leads the Southwest Conference despite resting this week as Rice won last season’s title. Tonight SMU meets Texas A&M at College Station while TCU faces Rice in Houston and Texas plays Arkansas at Fayetteville. Arkansas optimism centers on a thriving early offense. Texas A&M is expected to finish near the bottom.
West Texas State faces New Mexico University at Burton Gym Canyon on Friday night. ICO Mines meets Canyon Saturday while Amarillo College battles Roswell at Roswell Field on Saturday night.
The Game Fich and Oyster Commission is expected to decide on establishing a marine laboratory on the Gulf Coast at its regular meeting this month. The Attorney General ruled the commission could not legally operate such a laboratory with the University of Texas. University officials had sought a joint project at Port Aransas, but legality was questioned at the October session.
Dallas and Fort Worth moved into equal standing with Tulsa for fifth after the Oilers defeated Kansas City 8-5 to seize fourth place. The Pla-Mers lost three straight, after earlier drops to Fort Worth and Dallas. Saturday schedule has Minneapolis visiting Dallas and Tulsa traveling to Omaha.
Bonham names Jack Sasche as new high school football coach. Sasche, UT All Southwest tackle, former pro player, will join faculty mid term. He replaces E B Wilshire who resigned for business. Sasche’s wife also takes a Bonham faculty post in girls physical education. Sasche discharged from the U S Marine Corps.
Corp. Tom Attra a former Austin newsboy and two time National Golden Gloves light heavyweight champion in 1942 and 1945 begins processing for release from the service at Camp Fannin after returning from four months in the Pacific.
The Dapper Dan Club of Pittsburgh named heavyweight challenger Billy Conn as the 1945 recipient of its annual athletic award for promoting the city and highlighting Pittsburgh sports during the year.
West Texas State Buffaloes clash with University of New Mexico Lobos at Burton Gym tonight after contrasting recent form. Buffaloes beat George Pepperdine at home but misfired in the second half. New Mexico has won five of six and brings New Mexico Mines of Socorro as a guest.
Wichita Falls Jan. 4 A double header bill matching Blair Broncs with Nocona Indians and Sunset Bisons of Dallas with Capitol Hill of Oklahoma City will open the annual basketball clinic at Hardin Junior College. Lectures follow with the All Star East vs West game to close, featuring players from Texas and Oklahoma.
Scientists note that ancient forests spanned the northern hemisphere with towering trees similar to modern California giants. Fossil evidence suggests widespread distribution before climate shifts reduced ranges and led to local extinctions.
A Wednesday post league doubles at Victory Alleys matched Joe Cavanaugh and Harold Asplund of Denver against Horace McMinn and Ted Buccola. McMinn and Buccalo posted 2020 in five games while Cavanaugh and Asplund totaled 1995, followed by a singles challenge with Asplund opening at 266.
Arrangements for the first annual Amarillo Golf Association Banquet begin with a meeting at Amarillo Country Club. President Tex Muncy will call the session to order at 7 30 tonight. The event is likely to be held in February.
The Palestine Arab higher committee representing six major Arab parties endorsed today the Arab League boycott of Jewish goods produced in Palestine in Jerusalem.
Knoxville Tennessee January 4 two former University of Tennessee football players join the coaching staff. Murray Wamrath named line coach and Harvey Robinson assigned to assist with the backfield.
New York reports veteran outfielder George Selkirk of the Yankees has been discharged from the armed forces. Selkirk last played in 1942.
Washington reports that pre war pitcher Sid Hudson will be out of the Army soon, a development affecting the Senators. The note appears in status updates amid wartime context.
Amarillo Sandies beat Lakeview Eagles 223 to 15 and await the winner of Childress versus Vega. The local boys meet the Childress Vega victor at 9 tonight with Coach Bo Graham's Bobcats favored. Hubert Kitchens and Jack Barry spark Childress. Harvesters of Pampa join the same bracket. finals set for Saturday night. Claude tops Groom 26 to 15 and Groom edges Goodnight 25 to 24.
General Douglas MacArthur has been elected to honorary membership in Monmouth College's M Club for his achievement and service. He will receive a certificate signed by college president Dr James H Grier and athletic board faculty representative Dr Hugh R Beveridge.
Big baseball news in Amarillo as Bob Seeds reveals he will manage the Gold Sox and the team will pursue a working agreement with the Chicago White Sox. Also signed is Al Duarte for 1946 as league meetings set for January at the Herring Hotel.
The Post Dispatch reports catcher Walker Cooper of the St Louis Cardinals, now in the Navy, will be sold soon to the New York Giants. Cooper joined the Navy early in 1945 after a salary dispute with the Cardinals. his brother Mort Cooper had been sold to the Boston Braves in May.
Horseshoers at Gulfstream Park failed to report for work as none of the platers commented and it was noted they had gone fishing for the day.
Texas standout Pasco of TCU ranks fourth nationally in scoring with 181 points through twelve games. He has made 68 field goals and 45 free throws, establishing himself as the top Texas sharpshooter.
Cincinnati Reds announce the signing of Ted Kluszewski former All Western Conference football end for Indiana in 1945. Kluszewski will play first base and outfield.
New York January 4 radio and screen star Bing Crosby denied reports that he had purchased a financial interest in the Boston Red Sox. Crosby quipped that it would be a fine idea if he had the money.
The Amarillo Globe-News reports two hopefuls Bill Pendleton and Willie Hawkins Jr entering the 1946 Golden Gloves in the 160 pound middleweight division. Promoter Duke Nally aims to attract more entrants for January 21 to 23 and local gyms plan intensified workouts. Ticket sales list ringside at $2, main floor reserve $1.50, general admission $1 with public seating limited.
Baylor defeated Northwest Louisiana State 67 to 49. Westminster beat St Francis 76 to 48. Northwestern toppled Brigham Young 61 to 41. Duke won over University of South Carolina 52 to 36. Wyoming defeated Long Island University 57 to 42. Camp Grant edged St Louis University 36 to 33.
A notice in the News Globe seeks a new roomer for available lodging. Details show location, rental terms, and contact information for interested tenants.
Paul O. Bixler debuted as Ohio State University head football coach telling players from pre war veterans 1945 regulars and freshmen they must win first string positions in practice. He acknowledged a heavy responsibility succeeding Carroll C Widdoes as Bucks coach and said no staff changes planned.
Beau Jack, boxing’s drawing card, headlines Madison Square Garden as he meets Morris Reif in a top bout. Promoter bets a gate near 70 000 dollars with an expected 14 000 to 15 000 spectators. Reif, Brooklyn lefty, has 16 knockouts in 24 fights since Navy service.
The All-America Football Conference opens its first annual winter meeting in Chicago with three days of sessions to shape the new pro circuit. A 10th member city, likely New Orleans or Dallas, is on the agenda as the league considers drafts competing with the NFL’s upcoming selections.
Amarillo College hoops team travels to Roswell to face the Badgers in a road game. The matchup pits Amarillo College against the air field quintet with season implications.
Beau Jack former lightweight champion meets Morris Reif in a ten round welter bout at Madison Square Garden. Reif known for power has knocked out Hanbury Costa and DiRandi in recent starts while Jack eyes victory after Army discharge. Broadcast by Gillette's Cavalcade of Sports on ABC and KFDA 1230 at 9 p.m.
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