Frosh Clip Santa Fe Five in AAU Basketball Clash
West Texas Frosh defeated Santa Fe 67 to 51 in an AAU card opener at the college gym. Don Wright led WT with 15 points while Dunn and Cross added 14 and 12. Coffman paced Santa Fe with 17. Meads Bakery beat Magnolia Petroleum 35-24, and Graham-Hoeme crushed Russell Stationery 84-31 with Graham scoring 15 in the game and 92 overall.
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West Texas Frosh
Santa Fe
College Gymnasium
Trainmen
Roy Lee Dunn
Borger
Bill Cross
Don Wright
Dunn
Cross
Truitt Coffman
Hagler
Irwin
Meads Bakery
Magnolia Petroleum
Bud Posey
Bakers
Ralph Morrow
Russell
Graham-Hoeme
Bo Graham
Bully Phillips
Panhandle Laundry
Plowmen
Don Leach
Monors
Wayne Kenyon
Lloyd Johnson
Frosh
Price Np
Magier
Cox
I Wilson
Coffman
Ge'n
Walker
Little
Cook
Brices
Rook Abbott
Pson
Ta Fe
Westexes Proch
Abbott
Dunn i
Richardson
D Wright
Hagier
Little Rook
Teal and
Eason
Mag
Hapton
Will's Ll
Walton
Magmolia Petroleum
Houston
Knox
Bhagg Bn Ol
Weaver
Weems la Petroleum
Caldwell
Beintes
Lilley
Morrow
Martin
D. Williams
Teal
Siete
Gra’am-Hoeme
Graham
Bradford
Graves
Kenyon
Leach
Nor
Hardin
Erick
Stone
Taylor
Inters
Totels
Russell Stationery
Mias
Raves
Hammerick
Price
Wallingonnane
Rhune
Northcutt
Ottae Teal and Ferguson
District 1-AA race shapes up as closest in history
The season's near to start with Brownfield as only out, as Amarillo Borger Lubbock and Pampa show strong form. Westerners and Harvesters post long win streaks, while Amarillo faces tough tests from Carlsbad El Paso and Bowie as Odessa reports top clash potential. Coach Herman Morgan earns coach of the year honors.
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Brownfield
Pampa
Lubbock
Amarillo
Borger
Westerners
Abilene Eagles
Harvesters
Spearman
Berger
Plainview
Fort Worth Poly
West Texas
Oklahoma
Texas
Golden Sandies
Carlsbad, Austin
el Paso
Bowie
T. G. Hull
Carlsbad
Odessa American
Odessa
Sandies
el Paso High
Wichita Falls
George Forehand
San Antonio
Brackenridge Eagles
Highland Park
Joe Coleman
Buck Verejéan
Lufkin
Dan Stallworth
DiMaggio Signs 1948 Yankees Contract
New York January 6 Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees signed his 1948 contract. Terms not announced but believed around 70 thousand dollars. The star outfielder reportedly differed with the club over salary.
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New York
Joe DiMaggio
New York Yankees
DiMaggio
DiMaggio Signs Yankee Contract After Smooth Talks
Arthur Paterson said there was little bickering over terms as Joe DiMaggio and the Yankees settled a contract after only two meetings. DiMaggio, a three time AL MVP, hit .315 last season and helped New York win the pennant and World Series against the Dodgers despite a heel injury and recent arm surgery. He expects to be ready for the April opener after treatment at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
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Arthur “Red” Paterson
Yankee
DiMaggio
Yankees
Brooklyn Dodgers
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
PCL Plans To Use Major League Name
The Pacific Coast Baseball League considers adopting the title Pacific Coast Major League for 1948. A resolution is prepared for a Los Angeles meeting to rename the 45 year old circuit, with San Francisco Seals GM Charles Graham Jr asserting no law blocks the change. The Seals claim the PCL is the leading league of its era and thus qualifies as major.
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San Francisco
U.P
Los Angeles
Charles Graham, Jr
San Francisco Seals
Seals
Cathedral Five Extends Lead in Local Cage Loop
Cathedral Five beat Summit Baptist 56 to 21 as their fifth straight win in the YWCA Church league. B Basil and B Phillips led with 14 and 10 points. Austin added 9. McPherson paced Summit Baptist with 15 points. Also, First Presbyterian defeated Tenth Avenue Methodist 57–19 and San Jacinto Baptist topped San Jacinto Methodist 31–19.
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Sacred Heart
Ywca Church
Summit Baptist
Cathedral
Line Avenue Baptist
B. Basil
B. Phillips
Austin
W. E. McPherson
Baptist
Tenth Avenue Methodist
San Jacinto Baptist
San Jacinto Methodist
Vance Hall
Presbyterian Methodist
Theo Noble
Frank Holland
Polk Street Methodist
Nixson Junior High
Davis
Phillips
Needham
E. N
McPh’s
Ledwig St
Brashears
Spears
Basil
Beck
Hines
A.n'sb
Morrow
Hopkins
Smith, Ferguson
10Th Ave
Methodist
Presbyterian
Sanford
Garrison
Clyde
Graham
Klein
Nichols Fowler
Mauldin Hall
Spencer
Gibson
Veazey
Eckhart lFerguson
Riley
Norman O
McC
Mick
Tals
Methodist Erguson
Smith
U Se
Deckard Ul
Acto
Dunn
Campbell
Holland
Freeman
Bish
Dickey
Bernie Isenicn
Texans
Greene
Simmons
Mayback
Wallace
McNemar
el Capitans
McCune
Kirksey
Cox
Cernhout
Canyons
Blind
McCurry
Zimmerman
Lindley
Gleason
Banner League
Manns Bakery
Mullin
Adams
Paetzold
Pitcock
Mann
Palo Duro Motor
Wicker
Weaver
Duggan
K. S. Reynolds
Cochran
Fletcher
Williams
Byers
T&m Package Store
Cascartili
Dunivan
Allen
Dorris
Panhandle Trailways
Ramey
Mahler
Gravestock
Dowell
Warner
G. G. Black Insurance
Martens
Barrow
Taliferro
Winters
Denver Amarillo Express
Fllbright
Page
Parkinson
Cunningham
Jackson
Blessen
First Baptist
Laird
Mays
Bulloch
Franks
First Christian
Sidwell
Ammerman
Biggs
Voelm
First National Bank
Texas Wins SWC Opener Battling Rice 59 to 44
Texas tops Rice Institute 59 44 to start defense of Southwest Conference title. Big Bill Tom led Rice with 21 points as Texas used a second half surge to pull away after a 27 25 halftime edge. 5500 watched a rough game with 27 fouls and 31 free throws.
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Ine
Associated Press
University of Texas
Rice Institute
Texas Christian
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
Big Bill Tom
Rice
Longhorns
Slater Martin
Tom Hamilton
Texas
Lions and Ponies Split Cotton Bowl Payout
Penn State and SMU shared the Cotton Bowl gate, with Penn State receiving 66,453.59 and SMU 61,453.59 after costs, from a 189,388.53 gross with 45,507 in attendance. The first 5,000 of SMU’s share goes to the Southwest Conference executive office.
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Dallas
Penn State
Nittany Lions
Southern Methodist University Mustangs
James H. Stewart
Southern Methodist
State Fair Association
Henrich Signs 1948 Contract With Yankees
Tommy Henrich the New York Yankees regular right fielder signed a 1948 contract today. Although terms were not disclosed it is believed a wage raise was included.
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New York
Tommy Henrich
New York Yankees
Britain to permit more wooden clothes for children
An announced policy change allows increased production of wooden garments for children. Government officials cite safety trials and supply considerations as the basis for the permit expansion, signaling a shift in material use for juvenile wear.
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Britain
Rizzo Named General Manager Of New Orleans Pelicans
Vincent Rizzo appointed general manager of the New Orleans baseball team in the Southern Association. Richard Torres retained as auditor. Both are 34 and from New Orleans. Rizzo has been acting manager since Fred Walters left for the Boston Red Sox. Cyprus to start new passenger mail and freight air service.
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New Orleans
Ray Kennedy
Pittsburgh Pirates
Vincent Rizzo
Southern Association
Richard Torres
Rizzo
Torres
Pels
Fred Walters
Boston Red Sox
Michigan Tops Notre Dame In AP Postpoll
In a nationwide AP post poll Michigan received 226 votes to 119 for Notre Dame with 12 calls for equality. The result follows Michigan’s 49 0 Rose Bowl win over Southern California, contrasting with Notre Dame’s regular poll edge. Texas backed Michigan while the South favored Notre Dame.
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New York
Michigan
Notre Dame
Associated Press
Wolverines
California
Fritz Crisler
Sandies Face Tough Road Schedule This Week
Amarillo High School’s Golden Sandstorm, 9 wins and 1 loss, meet four strong foes on the road this week. The slate includes Carlsbad, Austin High of El Paso, Bowie of El Paso, and El Paso High, with El Paso officials staging four games nightly across two gyms.
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T. G. Hull
Amarillo High School
Golden Sandstorm
Amarillo
Carlsbad
Cavemen
New Mexico
Austin
el Paso
Bowie
el Paso Tigers
Golden Sandies
Clarence Jarvis
Tigers
el Paso High
Sandie Foe
Border City
Lubbock
Ysleta
Bisbee
Ariz
Dexter
Olan Boynton Named Referee For Title Bout
Amarillo referee Olan Boynton was chosen to officiate the Southwestern junior heavyweight title match between Al Getz and Rod Fenton. Promoter Dory Detton and principals approve. state boxing official Roy O Greenhill sanctions. The card includes a one fall curtain raiser George Lopez versus Pierre LaBelle and a three fall semi windup Cyclone Burns versus Gordon Hessell.
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Olan Boynton
Amarillo
al Getz
Rod Fenton
Dory Detton
Roy O. Greenhill
Getz
Fenton
George Lopez
Tampico
Mex
Pierre LaBelle
Portland
Ore
Ben
Pacific Coast
Cyclone Burns
Gordon Hessell
Williams to Fight Dawson in 10 Round Non-title Bout
Lightweight champion Ike Williams will meet Freddy Dawson in a 10 round non-title bout at the arena in Philadelphia on January 26. Williams, from Trenton, NJ, is matched with Dawson of Chicago for a staged contest.
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Philadelphia
Ike Williams
Trenton
Freddy Dawson
Chicago
College basketball scores from multiple conferences show varied results
East Duquesne defeated Geneva 45 to 29 while North Carolina beat Tennessee 52 to 43. Loyola South edged Louisiana 65 to 60. Wake Forest won 60 to 58 over Charleston. Wofford 54 over an opponent. Duke 53 over Maryland 42. Morris Harvey 101 defeated Baltimore 53. North Carolina State 67 beat George Washington 45. Florida 38, LSU 36. Midwest results include Purdue 58 over Indiana 49. Wisconsin 59 over Minnesota 50. Illinois 52 over Northwestern 47. Iowa 49 over Ohio State 41. Notre Dame 77 over Georgetown 69. Western Michigan 57 over Utah 56. Kentucky 67 over Miami Ohio 53. Bradley 91 over Arizona 66. Missouri 46, Michigan State 44. Washington Missouri 59 over Auburn 29. Southwest Centenary 43 over Wesleyan 39. Texas 59 over Rice 8. F Austin 62 over Trinity 50. West Montana 60 over Aegis 48. South Dakota Mines 58 over Eastern South Dakota 54. Denver 59 over Colorado A&M 533. Russia says it has put 700000 agricultural idlers to work.
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South Carolina
Wake Forest
Charleston
Wofford
Duke
Maryland
Morris Harvey
Baltimore
North Carolina State
George Washington
Florida
Louisiana State
Midwest
Lawrence
Lake Forest
Purdue
Indiana
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Illinois
Northwestern
Iowa
Ohio State
Notre Dame
Georgetown
Western Michigan
Utah
Kentucky
Miami
Ohio
Bradley
Arizona
Missouri
Michigan State
Washington
Auburn
Southwest Centenary
Wesleyan
Texas
Rice
F. Austin
West Montana
Aegis
South Dakota Mines
South Dakota
Denver
Colorado A&m
Leahy May Quiz Irish Coach Job Rumors
Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy faces rumors about leaving after 1948 with possibilities of a Notre Dame successor and interest from the LA Dons. Other notes mention Hugh Devore as Leahy’s potential successor and Texas U. track coach Clyde Littlefield earning a playful tag.
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Leahy
Hugh Fullerton
New York
Notre Dame
Frank Leahy
LA Dons
Harry Wright
Aquinas Institute
Rochester, NY
Frank
Wright
Francis William Leahy
Hugh Devore
St. Bonaventure
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Childress
Vernon
Truett Rattan
Levelland
DiMag
Yank
PCL
Oklahoma A. & M
Bob Harris
Lloyd Krone
Kansas State
Krone
Lou Amaya
Kansas State Wildcats
Kansas City
Cathedral Five
Arkansas
Texas A&m
College Station
Baylor
Baton Rouge
Santa FE Caverns
Washburn
Nunn
Bellett
Clark
Cable
Seeley
Mack
Jones
Ayers
Ers
Rex Smith
Ewing
Robinson
Duncan
Rogers
Flyers
Wheeler
Mea
Wilson
Hurd
Savage
Indians
McKirahan
Bartholoma
Gabert
Vaughn
Martini
Hill
Calder
O. F
Kellerer
Rose
Zunis
Kelerer
Higley
Ford
Hopis
Santa FE Men’s League
Grooms
Weasley
Stack
LaFaleir
Hartman
Cyprus
Tops
Pitt
Irish
Wildcats
Mid-West
West Coast
Trojans
Pennsylvania
South
Georgia
Tennessee
Alabama
Missisippi
Patt Powell
Williams, Dawson
Engineers
Agseg
Paramount Recreation Club
Eakle Bidg
East
Russia
Lya
Clyde Littlefield
Trueman
Carl Voyles
Bo McMillin
Hugh Short
Columbia
New York Pioneer Club
Big Six
Frontex
City
State
FLOOR
Blackburn ‘Bros
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