Bobcat Scrappers to Fight in Golden Gloves Meet
Childress High School plans to field at least a dozen boxers for the January tournament as Bobcat scrappers aim at Golden Gloves titles and a Fort Worth state trip. Clarendon High riders face flu woes with two definite entrants and potential additions as they pursue the School Division crown.
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Golden Gloves Tickets Go on Sale at USC Auditorium
All tickets for the Tenth Annual Globe News Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament on January 21 22 23 24 at the Auditorium USC go on sale. No seats are reserved. Tickets available at Maxor Drug Fisk Building. Ringside 2 dollars plus tax. Downstairs 1 50 plus tax. General admission 1 20.
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Referee Gets The Last Word In SWC Clash
Fort Worth Texas January 8 The referee Dusty Boggess ruled fouls on TCU players guarding Jamie Dawson of Texas A M In College Station McQuillan protested loudly and received a technical foul The coach wrote a protest which Boggess read then issued another technical for speaking and laughing at the action
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Golfers Roundup Set for Feb 11 in Amarillo
The Amarillo Golf Association announces the first annual Golfers Roundup to be held February 11 at Le Gourmet, 10th and Georgia. Admission is 2.50 with tickets sold by local pros. The event features golf films from New York and musical numbers. Warren Babb leads the arrangements. J R Brown handles entertainment. E W Cain tickets. Tex Muncy, president, will name the toastmaster.
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Hinerman to sponsor fishing contest again this year
The Panhandle Outdoor Sportsmen Club at Amarillo Hotel announced an upcoming fishing contest with details to be released Sunday. Prizes from Bill Gunn’s firm 1945 event included $250 bonds for largest channel cat and bass, $100 bonds for runners up, and no entries for crappie. New officers Ed Kral president and Bill Gunn chairing membership were introduced, with a Feb 11 meeting set at the Amarillo Hotel to feature hunting.
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Tenth Annual Globe News Golden Gloves Card
The schedule lists bouts during the Tenth Annual Globe News Golden Gloves at Auditorium USC from January 21 to 24. matchups include Amarillo Sandies versus Dumas Demons at Dumas on Thursday, West Texas State versus Texas Tech at Lubbock on Tuesday, and Amarillo College versus Eastern New Mexico College at Portales on Saturday.
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All-American Crimmins Joins Notre Dame as Coach
Former all American guard Bernie Crimmins named assistant football coach at Notre Dame University. Frank Leahy announced the appointment after Crimmins left the Navy and completed the 1945 season with the Green Bay Packers. Crimmins earned All America honors in 1941 with Notre Dame.
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Bill Cummins Returns to Rice Institute as Hurdlers Star
Bill Cummins, famed hurdlers star and Marine veteran, is returning to Rice Institute in March after being wounded on Okinawa. He won the 1942 AAU 110 meter hurdles and 1943 NCAA high and low hurdles, and may not compete this season until next year. He recuperates at his El Paso home.
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Charleston Bids to Host Little World Series Baseball
Charleston is bidding to host next year’s American Legion Little World Series with St. Paul Minnesota also expressing interest. Elmer Sherwood director of the Legion Americanism committee visits Charleston to inspect facilities.
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California Auto Registrations Reach 1945 Midyear Peak
In the first half of 1945, despite rationing and car shortages, California saw record auto registrations. The surge reflects continued demand and government timing adjustments as war production shifted.
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Texas Ruth Signs With Giant Team
Clint Hartung of Hondo Texas, an Army sergeant awaiting spring training, is expected to debut with the New York Giants next season at the Polo Grounds. Giants pay 25 000 and ship four players for his services. Hartung starred in 1941 batting .358 for Eau Claire Wisconsin farm team under Rosy Ryan.
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Mexican League Considers Eight Clubs For Next Spring
Mexico City officials announce a reorganized Mexican National Baseball League may feature eight clubs when the season opens next spring with possible teams in Mexico City Torreon Mazatlan Vera Cruz Saltillo Chihuahua Juarez and El Paso.
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Kautsky Team Signs Arnold Risen in Pro Basketball
In Indianapolis, the Kautsky pro basketball club signed Arnold Risen a 6 9 Buckeye star. Risen was ruled ineligible for further scholastic play last week and will join the team immediately per manager Abe Goldsmith.
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Elmira Executive New San Antonio Missions Manager
James A. Adair, previously manager of the Elmira club in the Eastern League last year, is named the new manager of the San Antonio Missions of the Texas League.
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Sooner Defeats Nebraska 70-48 In Big Six Basketball
Norman Oklahoma January 7 Don Buelow of Oklahoma scored 16 points in 6 minutes as the Sooners beat Nebraska 70 to 48 in a Big Six clash.
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Bowling Bits and Local Bowling News Mixes Scores and Plans
Cal Johnson of Put and Take Grocers at Victory Alleys posted 198 200 220 Friday night. Amarillo Singles Sweepstakes preparations and junior basketball league plans under Ralph Dykeman are announced with eight leagues and coaches sought.
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Dekdebrun surprised by MVP award in East West game
Allen Dekdebrun said being named most valuable player in the East West all star football game at San Francisco on New Year's Day was a surprise as he admitted he did not know the plays.
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Two Ex Servicemen Sign With Amarillo Gold Sox
The Amarillo Gold Sox sign two discharged veterans Herman E Mooring a 22 year old infielder from Amarillo and George Angelopoulos a 23 year old outfielder from Chicopee Falls Massachusetts. Both lacked professional experience but were highly recommended by manager Bob Leeds joining the 1946 roster alongside ex serviceman Al Durate.
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Paragraphs By Putt and Local Sports Notes Mixed
Local column recaps social mishaps and athletic updates. Amarillo figures Kra and a neighbor cause a scene at home after a power outage while Charley Gwyn and Bill Kilman are noted for golf and football connections. Sports chatter includes bowling leagues and ballpark chatter across San Angelo to Louisville.
Must Have Been Bitten by a Jap
Washington news describes Canada geese near Horseshoe Lake refuge in Southern Illinois as a deadly lure for hunters. Biologist Frederick C. Lincoln notes geese returning to the area despite heavy hunting, with 5,150 geese killed and 1,000 crippled in 22 hours before shooting was halted.
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Civilian Bombers top West Texas Freshmen in tight title race
The Civilian Bombers defended City League dominance by edging West Texas State Freshmen 48 to 43 at Amarillo College Gym to pull even atop the standings. Elmer Denny Glyndon Riley Tom Gilley and Woody Powell led late charge while Riley scored 21.
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Austin golfers pool funds for 1946 open tournament
Austin golf players subscribed 2200 dollars at a meeting last night for an open golf tournament to be held in Austin in 1946 at a date yet to be designated.
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Pullman Cars Log 44 Billion Passenger Miles in Four Years
The Pullman Company reports that its cars logged 44 billion passenger miles during four years of organized military movements. Statisticians say the transport task equaled a 330 mile sleeping car ride for every man woman and child in the United States.
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Nelson Wins Golf Open at Riviera in 1946 win
Byron Nelson captured the 20th Los Angeles Open with a 284 total over 72 holes at Riviera. Benny Hogan finished second with 289 as Sam Snead and Jim Ferrier faded. Nelson earned 2666.67 dollars in Victory bonds, Hogan 1866.67.
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Unique DC-8 design moves contraprops to tail and engine to center
The Douglas DC-8 transport adopts an unusual layout with contraprops relocated into the tail assembly and the power plant moved to the center of the fuselage, a distinctive configuration for the era.
Texas Tech Hosts West Texas Buffaloes In Border Conference
Polk Robison's Texas Tech quintet faces the West Texas Buffaloes in Lubbock as both clubs arrive off narrow wins. The Red Raiders beat New Mexico State and Phillips while the Buffs defeated New Mexico University, with Gene Hartley scoring 27 for the night and Tech hoping for an eight game season balance.
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Baylor Faces Tough Tests as Tigers Visit Waco
Baylor prepares for a pair of games against Arkansas at Waco after a strong South Texas Louisiana tour. Arkansas swept Texas 90 63 in the second game, while Baylor opened with only one loss in 13 pre season starts. The weekend triple header includes TCU vs Rice in Fort Worth and Texas A&M vs Texas in Austin.
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Snowy Owls Invade Michigan From Canada
Michigan reports a fresh invasion of snowy owls from Canada's far north. The birds, with wingspans over five feet, appear roughly every four years and are seen in Detroit suburbs and many state regions. They hunt in duck districts and have even grabbed a wooden decoy near Point Mouillee.
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