Amarillo Open Sweepstakes crowns Melton on top at Banner Bowl
Billie Melton led with a 952 total across five lines including 197 178 170 167 195 and a 45 handicap to win the second annual Amarillo Open Sweepstakes at Banner Bowl. Gypsy Smallwood of Amarillo was runner up with 923 pins as scores from entrants across Amarillo and nearby towns followed. The event winds up next weekend with a list of participants from Borger Shawnee San Angelo Pampa Coffeyville and more.
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Kegling
Billie Melton
Banner Bowl
Canyon Pinster
Gypsy Smallwood
Amarillo
Billie Gipgon
Builders Supply
Merle Wolf
Borger
Kegler
Avis Broome
Avis
Beth Heiskell
Pampa
Bert Roberts
Claire Mann
Margie Shelton
Berger
Earlene Earp
Mary Russell
Gwen Marten
Nancy Carter
Plainview
Reager
Cowen Construction
Shawnee
Courtney’s
Herring Hotel
Anderson Milk Maids
Ina Petrie
Annetta Barrett
Emaline Rappawnee
Edna Smith Andris Houston
Doris Trott
Betty Everett
Lanore Mohler
Mary Robertson
Big Spring
Ruby Wagner
Florenc Mullin
Opal Bryan
Richmond Open yields record golf win by George Schoux
George Schoux, 28, of San Francisco, won the Richmond Open with 268 in a PGA event, setting a low-scoring record and heading to the Phoenix Open. Merle Wolf of Borger leads Panhandle bowling all events with 1525 pins, as Avis Broome joins him for top doubles.
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Richmond
Cal
Sam Parks
George Schoux
San
Golden Gloves notes and Texas football chatter mirror 1940s buzz
Putt Powells highlights past ten champions with names like Pietzsch Koch Redus Stevens and Ortega. The piece notes upcoming Golden Gloves entries many ex servicemen, ticket urges, and Rabborn ranking quirks. It covers Amarillo teams Pampa Jefferson and Dallas schools, plus ex Amarillo Field stars Conway Tucker Paffrath and service-team lore.
Kentucky Hoopsters May Be Top Quintet
New York Jan 20 The erratic college basketball pattern this season leaves a clear national champion elusive. Kentucky despite one defeat leads with 14 wins while West Virginia Notre Dame NYU and Rhode Island State also contend. Upsets shook the weekend as Washington State beat Washington and Temple toppled Syracuse. Kentucky faces Georgia Tech in a top matchup tonight.
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Kentucky
New York
Seaso
West Virginia
New York University
Notre Dame
Rhode
Isuail
Indiana
Wisconsin
Oklahoma Aggies
Bob Burland
Washington State
Washington
St. Joe
Philadelphia
Rhode Island State
Iowa
Army
Colgate
Temple
Syracuse
Tennessee
Detroit
Seton Hall
Rutgers
Eastern Kentucky
Davis Elkins
Albania
Georgia
Marshall
Dayton
Georgia Tech
Murray
Concord
Cornell
Dartmouth
Ohio State
Pittsburgh
Purdue
Yanks Weigh Vernon Swap as First Base Target
New York owners push for James Vernon as a $150,000 acquisition. Larry MacPhail says the Yankees sought Hank Greenberg to fill first base and would trade outfielder Joe DiMaggio for Vernon, aligning with a speed based inside game plan. Vernon led the American League in batting last season.
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New York
Clark Griffith
Washington Senators
James B
Mickey) Vernon
New York Yankees
Yankee
Dent Larry MacPhail
Hank Greenberg
Greenberg
Detroit
Hank
Los Antos
Bucky Harris
Vernon
Joe DiMaggio
Yankees
MacPhail
Harris
Football backs Eshmont Layden and Dudley in the mix
Harland Collins, winner of the 1946 Globe-News Most Valuable Sandie Football Award, is a basketball candidate. He is not expected to break into the starting lineup but will serve as a valuable replacement.
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Eshmont
Pete Layden
Bill Dudley
Harland Collins
Globe-News
Williams Montgomery May Battle Before June
Abe J. Green, president of the National Boxing Association, announced plans to stage a lightweight title bout between Ike Williams and Bob Montgomery before June. He invited Eddie Eagan of the New York Commission to collaborate on arranging the match, with Montgomery recognized as champion by New York and affiliated states.
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Paterson
N. J
U.P
Abe J. Green
National Boxing Association
Ike Williams
Bob Montgomery
Williams
Green
Eddie Eagan
New York Commission
Montgomery
New York
Texas Longhorns and Razorbacks Lead Southwest Basketball Race
The undefeated Texas and Arkansas squads topped the Southwest Conference standings as Texas crushed Rice 67 53 and SMU 56 36 while Arkansas won four straight after beating TCU. George Kok of Arkansas led with 74 points in four games, and John Hargis of Texas trailed with 210 plus points season total.
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United Press
Longhorns
Texas
Arkansas
Rice Owls
Mustangs
Southern Methodist
Long John Hargis
SMU
Razorbacks
Texas Christian
Horned Frogs
Hogs
Rice
Owls
Baylor
Bears
Texas Aggies
Oklahoma A
Mighty
Aggies
Little Rock
Oklahoma City
Ozark Boys
Mexico University
Houston
Baylor Bears
College Station
George Kok
John Hargis
Texas Sharpshooter
Three Unbeaten District Quints Lead Busy Week
Amarillo, Borger and Plainview remain undefeated in District 1-AA after week one results. Amarillo beat Lubbock 58 to 45, Borger edged Pampa 31 to 24, and Plainview defeated Brownfield 42 to 25, while Lubbock beat Pampa 44 to 35. Next slate features Plainview hosting Borger with top spot at stake.
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Amarillo
Borger
Plainview
Lubbock
Pampa
Brownfield
Borger Bulldogs
Hale County
Golden Sandies
Fort Worth Cats to Name New Manager From Dodgers
Fort Worth Texas January 20 1946 The Fort Worth Cats Texas Baseball League team prepared to name a new manager within 24 hours The choice would come from the Brooklyn Dodgers personnel last season Ray Hayworth's contract for the year expired and he was not said to be fired
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Johnny Conway
Amarillo
Amarillo Field
Sky Giants
Waco
Jinx Tucker
Johnny
Birmingham
Fort Worth
U.P
Brooklyn Dodgers
Ray Hayworth
Hayworth
Grimes Leads Amarillo Bowlers in Oklahoma City Sweepstakes
Fred Grimes led Amarillo entrants with 1146 in six lines at the Oklahoma City Times Bowling Sweepstakes. Teammates Horace McMinn 1126 John Laughlin 1096 Herb Pestor 1067 Jaque West 962 also posted strong scores. Garner Wells of Fort Worth won top money with 1281 on the final squad, beating Jim Phillips of Bartlesville who had 1277.
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Oklahoma City
Fred Grimes
Amarillo
Oklahoma City Times
Horace McMinn
John Laughlin
Herb Pestor
Jaque West
Garner Wells
Fort Worth
Wells
Jim Phillips
Bartlesville
Phillips
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Melton
Edna Smith
Mildred Ross
Doris Busby
San Angelo
Gwen Martens
Mildred Carns
Coffeyville
Kan
Florine Duniven
Thelma Wricht
Ruth Dorris
Ruby Nicholson
Betty Flnk
Zolia Fogg
Shirley Colquitt
Bobby West
Helen Busby
Virginia Kroll
Theola Sherley
Annette Barrett
Jane Talley
Theresa Pitcock
Ula Ross
Novata
Okla
Cathryn Fletcher
West Coast
Jimmy Demaret
Putt Powells
Around
J. E. Pietzsch
Delmar Koch
Scud Redus
Rex Daniels
Georgie Stevens
Albuquerque
Frankie Montoya
Portales
Manuel Ortega
Dalhart
Laddie Leopold
Dalhart Field
Mitt
Ee. Ae
George Raborn
University of Texas
Amarillo Golden Sandies
Kicket
Raborn
Thomas Jefferson
San Antonio
Jeff Davis
Milby
Crozier Tech
Dallas
Breckenridge
Bryan
San Jacinto
Adamson
Henderson
Lamar
Austin
Fort Worth Poly
Reagan of
Sandies
Graham
Bobby Paffrath
University of Minnesota
Len
Duquesne
Alabama
Washington & Jefferson
Trinity
Wheaton
Mankato
Kirksville
Slippery Rock
WERE
Kinsey
Taylor
the Panhandle
Fenimore
George Halas
Chicago Bears
Bob Fenimore
Oklahoma A. & M
Halas
Yanks
Detroit Tigers
New York State
AMA
Steer Cagers
Dodger
Boss Fort Worth
Paramount Recreation Club
Oliver Eakle
Grimes
Will
Travis Daws
Cabinet Shop
Rensue
Prt
Oy T
Curry
Points South
Tulsa
Motor Freight Lines, Inc
Taylor St
W. C. Perry
R. C. Jordan, Pres
T. B. O'Brien
W. B. Pearce
F.R. Hall
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