Baylor Bears Face Southwest Race With Unknown Starters
Coach Bill Henderson has built a Baylor basketball unit of “unknowns” who seed their way to the top of the Southwest Conference standings. With Jackie Robinson sidelined by injury, Preston and a group of overlooked players push the Bears toward a possible third title in four years as Henderson’s group thrives on teamwork and defense.
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Corral
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Robinson
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Red” Owens
Houston
Jeff Davis
Don Heathington
DeLeon
Odell Preston
Bill DeWitt
Waco High School
Preston
Heathington
Perez Quisene Open Division at Golden Gloves Semifinals
In the Golden Gloves semifinals at Municipal Auditorium Perez faces Quisenberry after a night of open division clashes. Roy Chism meets Mack Atkinson, Calvin Pyle faces John Connelly, and Roland Borger knocks out David Smith as parts of a busy opening program with 96 boxers.
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R. A. Starkey
Dumas
Robert Martinez
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Amarillo College
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Mack Atkinson
Amarillo
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Borden
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Melvin McClung
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Roland
Perez
Texas
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Plainview Junior Chamber of Commerce
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Lockney
Pampa
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Hunt
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Connelly
Lolo
Jiminez
Doyle Quisenberry
John Hernandez
Tage
Edwin Whitecotton
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Whitecotton
Leon Kelley
J. N. Bramfett
William Matthews
James Bowers
Raymond Williams
Jack Fletcher
Dee
Bob Bilderback
J. N. Bramlett
Dimas
Leon ‘Kelley
Donald Byrd
David Smith
Childress
Lolo Jiminez
Johnny Hernandez
Edwin White Cotton
Dania Howerton
Clarendon
Robert Aycock
Plainview
Arthur Laughtry
Baylor To Hold Split Spring Football Training Dates
Baylor University wins approval to hold a split 30 day style spring football training period due to the scholastic calendar. Coach Bob Woodruff proposed February 9-27 and March 9-19, with conference Secretary James H. Stewart noting the dates were approved. A separate Panama mineral survey in Case Largas near Chilibre reports potential marble reserves over 50 years plus calcium abrasives silica kaolin and alumina.
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Baylor University
James H. Stewart
Bob Woodruff
Stewart
Panama
Case Largas
Chilibre
Globe News
Train Your Own Hunting Dog Part One
A veteran trainer explains that disciplined daily practice can yield a reliable hunting dog at far lower cost than buying a trained pup. John Pippin outlines 15 minute daily sessions to form name recognition, obedience, stay, whistle responsiveness, and basic retrieving, stressing patience and firm but humane handling.
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Globe
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Newsfeaturee
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Rawlins
Wye
Fred P. Black
Wyo
Navy
John
Louis Defeats Ray Redstill in Exhibition Bout
Joe Louis dominated Ray Hastings in a six round exhibition as RedstLyunaiae failed to threaten the champion. Louis, unmarked, outpointed his opponent with a series of sharp lefts and solid blows while Hastings pressed for a title shot but landed only sporadic hard shots.
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Peggy Kirk Leads Dohearty Golf Tournament Qualifiers
Peggy Kirk of Findlay Ohio posted a three under par 73 to pace qualifying for the 17th Helen Dohearty Golf Tournament at the Miami Country Club in Miami Florida. Betty Mims White of Dallas and Polly Riley of Fort Worth tied for second two strokes back with 75. Detailing scores show Dot Kirby Atlanta and Det Kielly Long Beach each at 76 and Claire Doran Lakewood Ohio tied at 77 with others in the field.
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Miami Country Club
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Dallas
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Fort Worth
Dot Kirby
Atlanta
Det Kielly
Long Beach
Claire Doran
Lakewood
Hogan's New Putting Stroke Beats Demaret in Long Beach
Jimmy Demaret loses a playoff by two strokes to Ben Hogan for $2,000 in the Long Beach Open. Demaret notes Hogan’s new putting style, while observers cite Hogan’s weight balance and high club hold as key factors in the victory. Both golfers look to Phoenix Open next.
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Ben Hogan
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Lakewood Country Club
Ben
Hamline Rages On Unbeaten in Rivalry Fight
Hamline remains undefeated at 14 straight with a 52 49 victory over St Thomas of St Paul. Other top unbeaten sides Western Kentucky Minnesota Villanova did not play while Rocce Western crushed Marquette 58 with Ray Angelis scoring 27. Texas Wesleyan routed Hartwick 74 44 and Southwestern Kansas edged Tulsa 54 33.
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Ann Curtis Secures Multiple All America Swimming Berths
New York January 26 1948 Ann Curtis of San Francisco the Olympic queen won seven All America berths from the Amateur Athletic Union. She earned four individual spots and three as part of relay teams after her 400 meter freestyle gold and anchor of the US 400 meter quartet.
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San Francisco
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Dallas Chosen as Skeet Headquarters for National Tournament
Dallas will host the National Skeet Shooting Association's permanent headquarters and the annual National Tournament. Barney Hilburn of Dallas said the executive committee voted unanimously by telegraphic poll to relocate here. Richard Hecker of Tucson, national president, notified Hilburn by wire from Miami. Dr. Arthur Schoch of the Dallas Gun Club welcomed the decision and said facility expansion would begin soon.
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Hilburn
Miami
Fla
Arthur Schoch
Dallas Gun Club
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