Pep Jars Riley With Fifth-Frame KO
Little Willie Pep defended and reclaimed his featherweight title with a fifth round knockout of Charlie Riley in St. Louis. Pep dominated the first four rounds with jabs and feints before delivering a right uppercut that floored Riley, who lay dazed as Pep’s corner celebrated. The St. Louis crowd set a box office record with a gross gate of 56,905 dollars.
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ST. Louis
Little Willie Pep
Charlie Riley
Pep
Riley
Hartford
Comprehensive College Scores Roundup and High School Showdowns
A sweeping list of recent basketball results shows Kentucky 61 over Ga Tech 47, Penn State or similar matchups, and Tech rivals. Notable wins include Kansas State 99 over Town, Illinois 76 over Northwestern 50, Brigham Young 63 over Denver 45, Colorado 72 over Nebraska 59, and high school Shamrock 29 over Clarendon 21 for boys.
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Kentucky
Tech
W. Va. St
St. Coll
Kansas St
Town St
Hampton
Langley Field
Virginia Tech
Virginia
Wash. Coll
Catholic U
Harvard
Brown
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Lafayette
Temple
Virginia Wesleyan
Beckley
Illinois
Northwestern
Purdue
Iowa
Muhlenberg
Lehigh
Indiana
Butler
Brooklyn Coll
U. of Mexico
Texas St
Sam Houston
Ohio St
Michigan
N. Carolina
Wake Forest
Davidson
McCrary
Upsala
Pratt
Bowling Green
Ohio U
Geneva
Steubenville
J. Hopkins
Frank & Marsh
Ohio Northern
Bluffton
Southeastern
Loyola
Moorhead Twins
N. Dak
Ripon
Carroll
Florida A&m
Morris Brown
Ohio
City
Pittsburg
Eau Clair
River Falls
Platteville
la Crosse
Whitewater
Superior
Stevens Twins
Brigham Young
Denver
Colorado
Nebraska
High School
Shamrock
Clarendon
Baylor seeks new football coach after Broyles leaves
Baylor University faces a head coach search after backfield mentor Frank Broyles quit to join Florida with Bob Woodruff. Florida hired Woodruff as head coach and athletic director at a $17,000 yearly salary. Baylor president Dr W R White announced the resignation and said the athletic committee will meet to pick a replacement, with Hook Mylin as a reported candidate.
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Waco
Baylor University
Frank Broyles
Bear Grid
Bob Woodruff
University of Florida
Woodruff
Florida
W. R. White
Baylor
Broyles
Hook Mylin
New York University
Mylin
Sandies Set to Tangle With Phillips Blackhawks Tonight
Amarillo High School’s Golden Sandies host the Phillips Blackhawks at the Sports Arena in a key District 1-AA clash. The Sandies, led by Coach T. G. Hull, carry a 13-1 record and seek to extend a season-long advantage, while Phillips aims to spoil the home team's momentum after a recent winless stretch. The game caps a stretch that includes a strong showing by 1947 alums now in college and features standout players such as Gib Ford, who has 154 points this season, with the Sandies aiming to solidify league leadership before a Friday follow-up at Tucumcari against the Rattlers.
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Sandies
Phillips
Putt Powell
Golden Sandies
Phillips Blackhawks
T. G. Hull
Amarillo
Wartes
McDowell
Carter
Doyle Watson
Pickens
Henry
Blackhawks
Gib Ford
Plainview
Portales
Ford
Vern Irwin
WTTP
Potess Istisisciente
Leon Dowie
Neal Carpenter
Bobby Garner
John David Gatlin
Galen Foster
Dale Ham
Robert Francis
John Plunkett
Bob Brunet
Sescee
Pee Bom Bisocivs
Ae Winter
Arthur Higgins
Borger Bulldogs
Tucumcari
Rattlers
Sandie Blackhawk Game Set For Tonight At Sports Arena
Non conference high school boys basketball as Amarillo Golden Sandies meet Phillips Blackhawks at Tri-State Fair Grounds Sports Arena tonight at 8. Coaches T G Hull and Joe Hayes. Admission 60 cents adults 30 cents students. Probable lineups include Garner R and Reddick B among others with letters noting experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo Golden Sandies
Phillips Blackhawks
Tri-State Fair Grounds
T. G. Hull
Amarillo
Joe Hayes
Phillips
Amarillo Phillips
Bobby Garner
James Reddick
Neal Carpenter
Dale Fisher
Vern Irwin
Buddy Gray
Gib Ford
J. H. Bowman
Leon Dowie
Charles Horton
Letterman
Fearless Fraley Watches Cover Girls Practice Basketball
New York tonight profiles the Cover Girls basketball team as Fearless Fraley covers their practice. The piece highlights Audrey Erickson and teammates’ beauty, talent, and athletic feats, noting pitching, defense, and a claim they once beat Georgia Tech by three points.
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Oscar Fraley
New York
U.P
Fearless Fraley
Audrey Erickson
Ty Cobb
Dot Whalen
Springfield
Chicago
Petras
Midwest
Marion
Pee-Wee Reese
Phil Rizzuto
Ellie Mullen
Little Red
Minsky
Larry MacPhail
Miss Erickson
Georgia Tech
Record of Warless Years Since 1469 B C
A historical note claims that since 1469 B C there have been 291 years without war somewhere in the world. The statement reflects a global pattern rather than a single theater, suggesting recurring conflict across regions rather than universal peace.
Pilot Restrictions on Carrying Passengers for Hire
A transport pilot may not carry persons for hire in licensed aircraft other than those specified in his license.
Labs Regain Major Lead In Eight-Team League
The Major League circuit sees Labs reclaim first place after defeating Pinkney Sun-Ray 3-1 as Johnny Weeks posts 552. Big Bojo Brown delivers 258 game 609 series for National Shirt Shops in a 3-1 loss to Diamond Shop. Jaque West fuels Quality Food in a 3-1 win over Studebaker Champions with 169 244 234 for 647. Steve Lagomarsino anchors Diamond Shop with a 610 series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescription Laboratory
Pinkney Sun- Ray
Johnny Weeks
Labs
Bojo Brown
National Shirt Shops
Diamond Shop
Jaque West
Studebaker
Steve Lagomarsino
Gold Sox
R. D. McNemar
Dock Coffey
Pontiac
Trd Buccola
Dick Whitehead
Prescription
Pinkney Sun
National Shirts
Eddie Kersten
Prescription Lab
Borger Golden Gloves District Tourney Set At Borger High
Borger officials expect about 60 boxers to enter the district tournament starting Wednesday night at Borger High School gym with entries promised from Spearman Panhandle Pampa and Perryton. A Pee Wee division adds four weight classes. Ticket prices are 1.50 for reserved 1.00 for general. Finals slated Friday night with possible move to Saturday if entries exceed expectations.
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Borger
Spearman
Panhandle
Pampa
Perryton
Borger Golden Gloves
Borger High School
Afasir
Burger Jaycees
Golden Gloves
Tri-State
Barney’s Pharmacy
City Drug
Bona Vista Drug
Phillips Pharmacy
Jaycees
Amarillo Safety Council to Elect Officers Thursday
The Amarillo Safety Council will hold an organizational meeting and election of officers for 1950 Thursday night at 8 o'clock in the city commission chamber. New representatives of civic organizations were recently named to the council.
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Amarillo Safety Council
City Commission Chamber
Kids Incorporated Prairie Peewee opens with forfeits and close scores
The Kids Incorporated youth leagues report forfeits and results as coaches are scarce. St Marys A beat Cactus Plant 22 18 in the Prairie Peewee opener while Cactus Plant won 20 19 over McKinley in the Texas Junior League. Western League saw a 1 0 forfeit and a 9 7 score. Intermediates and seniors also stat lines with Wayne Way high 10 points.
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Kids, Inc
ST. Mary’s
Prairie Peewee
Prairie Peewee League
Cactus Plant
Victor Gomez
Andy Aikens
Matthieson
Gomez
Jimmy Johnson
Cactus
Armon Hewitt
Armon
Johnny Cleveland
Cactus Maverick Club
Wolflin
Sturgeon Boulware
Cactus Plant Quintet
McKinley
Buddy Hudson
Phil Boulware
Vance Smith
Jack Westerfield
Bobby Verplank
Wilson
Will Rogers
Pleasant Valley
Summit
Hardin Boyles
Hardin
Len Baker
Billy Genn
Raphael Gunnels
Leonard Lear
Mays
Maverick Club
Amarillo College
Joe James Way
Jodie McCarthy
Dale Odell
Hershel Smith
Jimmy McWhorter
D. L. Holt
Jerry Gaither
Humphreys Highland
Scorpions
Polk Street Scorpions
South Side Senators
Ohio State Looming In Big Seven Suop
Ohio State leads the Big Ten with a 9-2 record after a 74-58 win over Michigan as Kentucky, Wisconsin, Western Kentucky, and other teams post wins. Kansas State dominates the Big Seven with a 11-3 mark, while Colorado and Nebraska split results and Indiana, Purdue, and Oklahoma A&M also post notable scores.
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Ohio State
New York
Buckeyes
Michigan
Bradley
Detroit
Kentucky
Tennessee
Wildcats
Georgia Tech
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Madison
Western Kentucky
Cincinnati
Bowling Green
Ohio University
Louisville
Georgetown
Kansas State
Walloping
Iowa State
Vincent Confident Tulsa Oilers Will Compete Next Season
Tulsa manager Al Vincent remains optimistic about the Oilers 1950 season after losing five standout players. He believes the core nucleus and incoming Cincinnati minor league talent can push the team into the first division, despite key infielders Johnny Lane Fatner and Joe Bill Adcock facing personal goals.
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Tulsa
Okla
al Vincent
Tulsa Oilers
Vincent
Dewey Williams
Frank Smith
Jim Avarrea
Dave Jolly
Russ Burns
Burns
Cincinnati
Oilers
Johnny Lane
Georgia Tech
Mickey Fatner
Joe Bill Adcock
Cin
Reds Seek New Infield Amid Comeback Season
Cincinnati Reds plan a refreshed lineup with Harry Donabedian and Genn Marion back in infield roles. Vincent lists three hopefuls Roy McMillan Billy Ford Charley Wolf for infield trial while Eddie Knoblauch Fletcher Robbe return in outfield. Burns’ replacement at garden eyed Jack Paumer Johnny Moore and Bob Nieman. Returning pitchers Ken Polivka Walker Kress Al Boresh. Question remains who will catcher replace Dewey Williams.
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Einnati Reds
Harry Donabedian
Genn
Beans
Marionetti
Vincent
Roy McMillan
Billy Ford
Charley Wolf
Eddie Knoblauch
Fletcher Robbe
Burns
Jack Paumer
Sunbury
Johnny Moore
Ogden
Bob Nieman
Ken Polivka
Walker Kress
al Boresh
Dewey Williams
Vincent Quinned
Small College Brought Into Pro Football Talks
Oil man Glenn McCarthy hints at buying the Cleveland Browns and relocating them to Houston as NCAA and professional football talks unfold. Notes on college coaches, Arizona anecdotes, and sports humor thread through the column with brief mentions of individuals and events across football, golf, and hockey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Fullerton, JR
New York
Glenn McCarthy
Cleveland Browns
Houston
Tex
al Sutphin
Cleveland Arena
Mickey McBride
Browns
Mickey
Ray Bennigsen
Cardinals
Philadelphia
Texas
NCAA
Hogan and Snead Set for Los Angeles Open Playoff
Ban Hogan and Slammin Sam Snead will decide the 24th Los Angeles Open if weather allows. The rivals finished regulation with identical 280 scores after 172 holes last Tuesday, their 18 hole playoff wiped out by rain. A forecast of occasional rain may force a repeat delay as both prepare on the Riviera Course.
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Los Angeles
Ben Hogan
Sam Snead
Hogan
Snead
Riviera
Bumgardner Named Coach at San Angelo College
Max Bumgardner former UT star end was named head football coach and athletic director at San Angelo College. The 26-year-old succeeds Pete Sikes who moved to San Angelo High School. Bumgardner co captained UT’s 1947 team that lost one game by one point and beat Alabama in the 1948 Sugar Bowl. He played at Wichita Falls High School and has coached briefly at Denison High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Max Bumgardner
University of Texas
San Angelo College
Bumgardner
Pete Sikes
San Angelo High School
Alabama
Wichita Falls
Denison High School
Price College Cardinals Clash With Hereford Whitefaces
Hap Rogers leads the Price College Cardinals seeking to extend a four game win streak against Hereford at Price College gym. The B contest starts 7 30 p m and the A game follows at 8 30 p m. Price beat Hereford 53 29 and 34 32 in 1947 48 and repeated 47 40 and 53 42 last year.
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Hap Rogers
Price College Cardinals
Hereford
Price College Gym
Price
Cardinals
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H. C
Curly” Byrd
University of Maryland
National Collegiate Athletic Association
New York City
Byrd
Echo
Tne
Bourbon
Echo Spring Distilling Company
Jewell McDowell
Texas Aggies
Larry Wartes
Hardin-Simmons
Bob Henry
Southwestern Tech
Jimmy Carter
Boone Pickens
Sandie
Sandie Blackhawk
Kentuc
Bourbo
Tri-Way
Diamond T
Safety Council
Crusader
Pap
Jackie Hodges
Jimmy Settles
Orpions
Steve Kelly
Mavericks
Tedee
van Hall
Tve
Cornhuskers
Town
Oklahoma A&m
Drake
Tllmnis
Arizona
Tempe
Pop” McKale
Mac
McKale
Charlie Coe
Oak Hill
Coe
Jim Larue
Maryland
Tex Oliver
U. of Arizona
Fullerton Cal
Gwinn Henry
U. of New Mexico
Pete Cawthon
The
Bill Tobins
Kansas City
K.C. Auditorium
Peoria Star Brothers
Oregon State College
Stan McGuire
Bill Corvallis
N.Y. Post
Buck
Griggs & Sons
Fillmore
SKI
Santa FE Basin
Southwest
Bishop's Lodge
Skiers
Santa Fe
Earl Vance
Jack Kramer
Poncho Gonzales
Frank Parker
Poncho Segura
Bobby Riggs
Henry Blackburn
Mel
Hes
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