Roadies Snatch Bi-District Laurels From Graham
The Golden Sandies beat the Graham Steers 30 to 24 to seize the bi-district title and advance to the state meet in Austin. Amarillo’s Paul Carroll Jimmy Carter Jack Seale led a tight defense and rebounding effort that overwhelmed Graham’s backcourt, with Wartes contributing eight points.
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Graham
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Warrisnd Oatman
Johnny Swaim
Jack Seale
Paul Carroll
Jimmy Carter
Chil- Gress
Pampa
Borger
Lubbock
Plainview
Dan Wilde
Wilde
Larry Wartes
Sandie
Hull
Boone Pickens
Pat Sasser
Bob Henry
Canyon Junior basketball teams show sportsmanship in tough game
Charley Duval of Canyon Junior team refused to win unfairly when Larry Redder of Price left with an injury in a close game. Duval substituted to even the odds, yet Canyon lost 24 to 18. Price defense held Canyon star Billy Carl Morton to a single field goal as Jimmy Jenkins scored nine for Price. The night included several junior and intermediary matchups with mixed results, including Price victory advancing to second place and Amarillo College edging Maverick Intermediates 31 to 19.
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Kids’ Incorporated
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Canyon
Texas League
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Larry Redder
Price
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Morton
Jimmy Jenkins
Bobby Ratliff
Brother Phillips
Joe Guide
Billy Joe McCarter
Harry Campfield
Maverick
Amarillo College
Billy Jack McLaughlin
Billy Sullivan
Junior Palmer
L. G. McDowell
Mines
Jimmy DeGroat
Sammy Jenkins
New Mexico
Arizona State
Ned Stalworth
Wheelhorse
Ned Wallace
Verl Heap
Woody Clements
Loboes
Buffs Meet New Mexico in Feature Tilt of Tourney
West Texas State Buffs face New Mexico in the Border Conference tourney opener at Albuquerque tonight. The doubleheader also features Texas Tech versus Arizona as the Red Raiders and Lobos bid for a finals spot.
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Albuquerque
Gus Miller
West Texas State Buffs
University of New Mexico
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Railbirds
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Buffs
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Tech
Jay Kerr
Texas Mines
Buffaloes
Texas Elimination Rounds Open For State Meet
Six of eight Class AA A and Class A B representatives reach elimination rounds today. Amarillo, Greenville, Crozier Tech Dallas, Lufkin, Jeff Davis Houston and Thomas Jefferson San Antonio advance to the Austin state meet. Regional play sees Abilene, El Paso, Brownwood, Waco still contesting series with last results 22 18 and 45 36.
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Greenville
Crozier Tech
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Lufkin
Jeff Davis
Houston
Thomas Jefferson
San Antonio
Graham
Sulphur Springs
Carrier Tech
Paschal
Fort Worth
Henderson
Goose Creek
Kingsville
Abilene
Alice
Lubbock
Kilgore
San Marcos Kingsville
Marfa
Leading fillies vie in Santa Margarita Handicap at Santa Anita
At Arcadia California on March 1 leading fillies and mares prepare for the world’s richest female race the 50000 Santa Margarita Handicap with 10 of 13 nominees expected to start. Louis B Mayer fields three contenders Whirlabout Honeymoon and Be Faithful likely to figure. The piece notes a link to next week’s 100000 Santa Anita Handicap.
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Arcadia
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Santa Anita
Santa Margarita
Louis B. Mayer
Local bowlers shine as Gore's Sweeper draws crowds
The weekly bowling scene at Wallie's Bowl features Charlie Lyles leading with 652 across three games, Jay O'Keefe 628 and Ted Buccola 605. Metropolis League stars like Ray Powell and Jim Hudson also post solid scores, while Gore's Sweeper gains popularity and prize merch from local merchants.
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Charlie Lyles
Jay O'Keefe
Ted Buccola
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Wallie
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Savold and Godoy Meet in Ten Round Heavyweight Bout
In Chicago tonight Lee Savold of Paterson N J faces Arturo Godoy of Chile in a ten round heavyweight bout. Godoy is the slight favorite as Savold seeks a ranking win since returning from Chile en route to a possible match with Bruce Woodcock in England.
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U.P
Lee Savold
Paterson
N. J
Arturo Godoy
Chile
England
Bruce Woodcock
Godoy
Savold
Scrappers Meet Amarillo Boxing Club Opens Petersburg Duel
Petersburg High School scrappers host Amarillo Boxing Club in a season opening dual meet at Petersburg. South Plains boxers recently won five titles at the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Golden Gloves including Coyt Thompson Ralph White Barnie Parkey Harry Surratt C. F. McGuire. Otis Beard's stable is represented by Jack Glasgow Bobby Rice Jack Ward Jimmie McDaniels Bob Taylor Roy Chism Herbert Robinson Charles Haggerton Buster Reuben Noel Harrison Haggerton Raymond Blackwell Bobby Celey and Pat McCarty.
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Amarillo Boxing Club
South Plains Mittmen
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Coyt Thompson
Ralph White
Barnie Parkey
Harry Surratt
C. F. McGuire
Otis Beard
Amarillo
Jack Glasgow
Bobby Rice
Jack Ward
Jimmie McDaniels
Bob Taylor
Roy Chism
Herbert Robinson
Charles Haggerton
Buster
Reuben Noel
Harrison Haggerton
Raymond Blackwell
Bobby Celey
Pat McCarty
Southwest League Records Broken
Four new Southwest Conference records were set last season. Arkansas and Texas combined for 153 points in a 90-63 Razorbacks win over Texas, surpassing the 1945 Texas-A. and M. game. Arkansas also set a free throw record with 171 as Al Madsen of Texas made 10 in a game. Rice and Texas Christian players tied eight free throws, while Arkansas posted 22 team free throws in a single game against Rice.
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Texas
Razorbacks
Southern Methodist
al Madsen
Bill Henry
Rice
Leroy Paso
Texas Christian
Madsen
Tigers Holdouts Eddie Lake Bobby Maier Remain
In Lakeland Florida on March 1 Eddie Lake and Bobby Maier were the last holdouts among the Detroit Tigers 56 man roster as they continued drills.
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Lakeland
Fla
Eddie Lake
Bobby Maier
Detroit Tiger
Roland Glady Signs With Vera Cruz For Three Year Deal
Montreal March 1 Roland Glady once with the Boston Braves and Montreal’s top hitter last year said he signed a contract to play for Vera Cruz in the Mexican Baseball League for 25,000 dollars over three years. He arrived from Havana where he played winter ball.
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Montreal
Roland Glady
Boston Braves
Vera Cruz
Glady
Havana
Officials To Add 20000 Seats to Rose Bowl Stadium
The Tournament of Roses Association announces Rose Bowl expansion to add 20,000 seats. The upgrade aims to raise capacity above 100000 and could be completed by January 1. Pasadena plans to make the stadium the nation’s largest.
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Rose Bowl Stadium
Pasadena
Cal
U.P
Tournament of Roses Association
Rose Bowl
Petersburg Open Golf Tournament Play Today
In St Petersburg Florida the opening round of the Petersburg Open Golf Tournament begins after two rainy days and a rocky sea night delayed play. Pros face a belated start with five inches of rain over two days and the schedule moved. remaining rounds proceed with two more 18 hole sessions and a final 36 holes set for Sunday.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
U.P
Sunshine City
Diamond Singles Sweepstakes and Rag-Time Doubles at local bowling
Fourth annual Diamond Singles Sweepstakes runs at Wallie's Bowl March 15 17 and 22 24. Second annual Rag Time Doubles Tournament at Victory Alleys March 15 17 and 22 24. West Texas State faces New Mexico University Friday night in Border Conference basketball semi finals at Albuquerque. Amarillo Sandies meet West Texas High Calves Saturday night Burton Gym Canyon 8 PM.
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Henry
Pickens
Sasser
Seale
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New Mexico University
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Amarillo Sandies
West Texas High
College basketball results from first round tournaments
United Press reports first round SEC and ACC tournament results. Virginia Tech edged George Washington 39 to 33 while North Carolina defeated Maryland 54 to 27. Wake Forest beat William and Mary 42 to 31 and Duke topped NC State 44 to 38. Louisiana State won 74 to 29 over Tulane. Georgia over Georgia Tech 36 to 30, Tennessee 46 Vanderbilt 32, Kentucky 69 Auburn 24, Kansas 52 Oklahoma 45, Kansas State 54 Nebraska 49. Loyola Chicago 62 Iowa Pre-Flight 61 in OT. American 53 Randolph Macon 39. High Point 46 Atlantic Christian 34. Western Maryland 49 Gaulaudet 39. Geneva 65 Westminster 60. Washington College 40 Johns Hopkins 34. Morehouse 49 Knoxville 37 Clark 30 Fisk 22. Alabama State 4 Morris Brown 23. Durant Teachers 46 Phillips University 25. Texas Tech 52 Texas Mines 39 Loyola Baltimore 52 Catholic University 44.
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Gustine Seeks Modest Raise in Pirates Holdout
Frankie Gustine, Pirates outfielder, states he is not asking for a big raise, just a modest one. Clyde Kluttz marks his fourth major league season, achieving a career best last year with 284 for the New York Giants.
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Cal
Frankie Gustine
Pittsburgh Pirates
Clyde Kluttz
New York Giants
Badgers Close Season With Exes Home Court Clash
Amarillo College Badgers host the Badger Exes in a season finale on their home court at 8 o clock. Exes feature nine players led by Lowell Miller including John Stanley and David McKinney. Coach R P Carter plans Glyndon Franks Bill Baucum Jack Laing Dick Hall Albert McKinney as starters.
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Lowell Miller
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David McKinney
Melton Beyer
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Leroy Gill
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Bill Baucum
Jack Laing
Dick Hall
Albert McKinney
Willie Pep Fights Jimmy McAllister On KFDA Tonight
Hartford featherweight champion Willie Pep battles Jimmy McAllister in a 10 round return at Madison Square Garden. Their previous Baltimore bout last December ended in a draw after Pep knocked down once. Pep has a 92-2-0 career with 62 straight wins before a setback to Angott. Gillette's Cavalcade of Sports carries the action on ABC.
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