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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1949
Page
8
A dense list of league scores and names follows, including numerous clubs and individuals such as Hongoia, Atlas Life, McGuire, Novak, Williamson, and Boswell. The report catalogs wins across multiple leagues like INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE and AREA OF RECLAMATION LEAGUE with multiple events and players listed per team.
The NCAA Compliance Committee reports most members adhere to the year-old code while a few ignore violations. Clarence F. Houston of Tufts, chairman, said progress is ongoing and that about 20 complaints have been investigated, with some cases closed and others pending further inquiry.
First Presbyterian lost 23 to 22 to Jam Jar in the YMCA Boys Church league feature. Carter led Jam Jar with seven points as 15 players shared scoring. other games saw Polk Street Methodist beat First Baptist 30 to 11 and First Christian routing Temple Baptist 38 to 16 with L Smith, Jackson, and F Smith scoring 15, 11, and 10 respectively.
Texas Mines stunned Texas Tech 57-53 as Kayo Perez led with 17 points and crucial ball handling in the final minutes. Arizona beat Hardin-Simmons 50-43, Leon Blevins had 15 for Arizona, Julius Stagner 13 for Hardin-Simmons, James Hill 16 for Tech. West Texas State vs New Mexico postponed.
In the transportation division Yellow Cab led with Gerken 446 Tomlin 534 Owen 365 Foster 452 and Hinkamp 440. Greyhound Bus Vander slice 435 Abbott 486 Henderson 406 Rice 434 Prestridge 442. Amarillo Bus Nussbaum family 268 421 391 436 and Blind 435. Rock Island Rockets Bullock 383 Brooks 288 Burris 439 Blind 411 Denver 445.
Texas will host five PGA events in 1949 with total purses of $56,500. The Texas Open in San Antonio kicks off February 10 offering $10,000, followed by a Houston open February 17 to 20 also $10,000. Harlingen hosts the Rio Grande Valley Open February 24 to 26 with $10,000 amid noted past rule disputes. May 28 Dallas hosts the Texas PGA open at $11,500, and Colonial CC Fort Worth plans a late May open with $15,000 for a 36-player field.
Three Texas Tech players Billy Kelley Glenn Lewis and Bobby Williams were drafted by the Green Bay Packers. Kelley is an end Lewis a halfback and Williams a center joining the NFL team as part of the draft.
Wayne Martin defeats Dory Funk in a decisive five fall match at the Sports Arena. Funk bleeds after a gash on the forehead and loses when counted out after being forced outside the ring. La Due from Canada edges Gideon with a disputed first fall win and subsequent victories. Olson and Hickson overpower Trudell and O Dowdy in the opening bout.
Five SWC basketball games dot the schedule with Texas Christian opening with Texas A&M in Fort Worth following a 58 52 upset of Southern Methodist. Southern Methodist plays Texas in Dallas as Texas begins its conference slate. Tomorrow Texas A&M meets SMU in Dallas while Baylor hosts Rice in Waco and Texas visits Fort Worth for a TCU showdown. Arkansas plays Phillips Oilers in Little Rock outside league play.
Plainview January 7 Wayland College, now a four year school, sought a new athletic conference after being ruled ineligible for TJCAA competition. The South Plains college had won the TJCAA basketball crown last year and had drafted a schedule against conference foes.
On January 7 Amarillo’s Golden Sandies defeated Roswell 39 to 24 as a small but vocal crowd backed them. Local figures and former Amarillo residents including Clyde Blackwell and Pinkey Patton were among the attendees.
Globe Sports reports El Paso Tigers host the Golden Sandies with Amarillo atop early standings. Tigers beat Roswell twice while Amarillo won big in Roswell. El Paso coach expects a tough series as local stars Jack Eaton Bobby Madrid and Raymond Mena lead the Tigers against Amarillo Kevs.
Texas League club owners held a routine two day meeting in Fort Worth with expected adoption of a 154 game schedule. April 13 opening and September 11 closing date set. discussions may include a Negro circuit and a possible five year contract for President J Alvin Gardner.
San Francisco report says Oregon head coach Jim Aiken will travel to Lincoln in a few days to discuss taking over the University of Nebraska coaching post. The article notes Wayland likely seeks Texas Conference membership as Hardin College departs for the Lone Star line.
Tulsa Oilers skipper Al Vincent previews the 1949 Texas League season in a letter to supporters. He assesses infield needs at first base, pitching staff strength and catching depth, highlights returning players like Russ Burns and Johnny Lane, and notes promising newcomers such as John Moore and Franks Davis. He cites potential replacements for top pitchers and references spring training starting March 14 at Alexandria Louisiana.
In San Francisco Bennie Oosterbaan was voted Coach of the Year in the Scripps Howard poll but was snowbound en route to the banquet. Michigan Athletic Director Orin Crisler accepted the trophy on his behalf as the train stalled at Kimball Nebraska.
A compilation of boys and girls results across numerous high school games and tournaments, including Borger, Pampa, Spearman, Follett, Wellington, McLean, Claude, Shamrock, Sundown, Littlefield, Sundown, and other towns. Notable showings include Spearman 44 Follett 35 in girls action and Claude tournament pairings with closer margins across multiple matchups.
Howard County Junior College Wranglers host Amarillo College Badgers in a conference opener. Howard County has five wins in seven starts while Amarillo is five and nine, each featuring tall lineups and key scorers like Kile and Rogers.
Coach Bob Carter of Amarillo College Badgers will outline a four session coaches institute at a Maverick Club meeting Sunday afternoon. The program uses demonstrations films and lectures to show adults how to organize and coach Kids Inc basketball teams for all age groups next week at two and a half hour sessions.
SAN FRANCISCO January 7 The NCAA has awarded the 1949 tennis championships to the University of Texas. The tourney will be held in Austin in June.
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