Sandies Draw Tough Foe in First Round of Tourney
Amarillo Sandies face Brownwood Lions in the Class AA state tournament first round at Gregory Gym Austin. Brownwood, 22–5 this season, features four returning regulars led by John Harris and Al Langford, with Coach Charles Crane at the helm.
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Follett Draws Dialville in Texas Girls Tourney Opener
Hillsboro March 5 The annual Texas High School Girls Basketball Tournament opens with Follett drawing Dialville and Aquilla meeting Sweeney. Four nights host 23 games across two brackets with round one on four courts.
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Buffs and Rangers clash likely decide Panhandle junior league
The Buffaloes face the Sam Houston Rangers in a pivotal Panhandle junior high clash that could force a two way tie atop the standings. Nixson’s Whirlwinds and Horace Mann are tied for first with seven wins and one loss. a Rangers win or Whirlwinds loss reshapes the top spot as the season nears its end.
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Dempsey Takes Key Boxing Roles in America Inc
Jack Dempsey returns to major boxing influence in New York as head of Boxing Promoters of America Inc and public relations for Adams Hat Company. He aims to organize fair matches and possibly build a Midtown arena to rival Madison Square Garden, with salary estimates of 50 000 to 100 000 dollars yearly. He says promoters must fight for one master and notes boxing commissions play policing roles.
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Phillies Sign Bill Higdon to Play
MIAMI BEACH March 5 The Philadelphia Phillies nearly finished with drills and manager Ben Chapman praised base-running and sliding before signing Bill Higdon, touted as the fastest man on the squad.
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Bechtel Waiting For Navy Decision On UT Football
Austin March 5 University of Texas awaits Navy decision on whether Ends Hubert Bechtel and Dale Schwartzkoff may play for the Longhorns 1946 team Both players are enrolled in the Navy U 12 program Bechtel an All American in 1944 and 1945 is awaiting transfer to boot camp
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Fenimore's Induction Fate To Be Decided By Board
Woodward county draft board chairman says the panel will reconvene March 11 to decide on the Army induction of Bob Fenimore the Oklahoma A&M star. Fenimore was deemed physically fit for military service by a state Selective Service medical examiner.
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Southwestern and West Texas State set for NAIB playoff bid
Southwestern enters a Friday playoff at Canyon to determine the West Texas State bid to the NAIB tournament in Kansas City. Houston earned the bye in the Fort Worth meeting, while Southwestern and Canyon vie for the remaining invitation, with coach Gus Miller awaiting committee talks.
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Perrin and Mt Enterprise Open Open State Tourney Kickoff
In Perrin Texas Mt Enterprise meets Perrin in the opening game of the Texas Interscholastic League Basketball Tournament three way event Athletic Director R J Kidd announced pairings Class B Thursday morning Class A afternoon and night semi finals Class A and B and the first round Class AA Friday and semi finals finals and consolation Saturday Lufkin veterans Pete Runnells absent due to mumps others include LeVELLAND Victoria Abilene Greenville Brownwood Amarillo and Lufkin Jeff Davis with Friday schedule showing Mt Enterprise Perrin Marfa Eula Johnson City Sweeney Woodsboro Stratford LeVelland Quitman Winters Fast Mountain Bowie Pasadena Sidney Lanier Crozier Tech San Antonio Abilene Greenville Brownwood Amarillo Lufkin Jeff Davis Houston</S:>
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Commission Bars Savold and Godoy
The Illinois Athletic Commission suspended heavyweights Lee Savold and Arturo Godoy of Chile for an indefinite period after their no contest in Chicago last Friday. A lengthy hearing heard the bout’s styles caused passive fighting and led referee Johnni Behr to halt the contest in the eighth round.
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Chandler Faces Unclear Jump Men Issue In Baseball
West Palm Beach March 5. Commissioner Happy Chandler to Cuba for a review of players leaving to the outlaw Mexican League. He will study each case individually and may travel to Mexico. No automatic suspensions exist under current rules. reinstatement decisions rest with the commissioner.
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Tigers Work For Newsreel Cameras In Lakeland
Detroit Tigers spent two hours yesterday with newsreel cameramen in Lakeland Florida then held a light fielding and baserunning session.
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State basketball pairings and bowling sweepstakes listed
Amarillo faces Brownwood in Class AA at the state high school tournament in Austin on Friday night at 7 15 P M. Levelland meets Victoria in Class A on Thursday afternoon at 3 15 P M. Stratford meets Stratford in Class B on day at 2 P M. Diamond Singles Sweepstakes runs March 15 17 and 22 24 at Wallie's Bowl. Rag Time Doubles Tournament runs March 15 17 and 22 24 at Victory Alleys.
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Cubs Hold Second Intra Club Game In Spring
A Chicago Cubs intra club game is held in Avalon California as manager Charley Grimm aims to evaluate the outfield lineup for the season. Grimm plans to view nine innings and refine selections before opening play.
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Partell Sizzles Giants Camp In Miami
In Miami on March 5 rookie Giants players wonder what sustains Dick Bartell the 39 year old veteran infielder. He remains the hardest working man in camp and still the same old pepper pot.
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Promoters Warned About Managing Boxers in Texas
Promoters face possible suspension of their licenses if found guilty of managing boxers. Leonard Carlton said no action against El Paso promoter Jimmy A Erwin after investigation by Sam Cohen and Ward Connor found the accusation stemmed from a personal feud. Guiliot trainer George Britt sparked the claim. witnesses listed by Guillot were signed by Louis Rojo who had no Texas manager license.
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Yankee Big Three Confer on Dividing Players in Camps
In St. Petersburg Florida on March 5 the Yankees top trio President Larry MacPhail Manager Joe McCarthy and Farm Boss George Weiss discuss which players to keep at camp here and in Bradenton. They are also believed to be weighing trades to add pitching help for McCarthy.
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River Oaks Invites Grant and Talbert in April Tennis
Houston reports Bryan Bitsy Grant of Atlanta a three time champion and Billy Talbert of Cincinnati ranked No 2 will compete in the twelfth annual River Oaks Country Club invitation tennis tournament set for April 15 to 21.
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Olan Tipps Signs Temple Contract
Olan Tipps, former Temple High line coach, will join Denison High School next week as chief assistant and line coach. Les Cranfill, former Temple head coach, has been hired as Denison's head coach.
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Robinson Puts Bee On Sammy Angott in Pittsburgh Fight
Ray Sugar Robinson, the No 1 welterweight contender, defeated Sammy Angott for the third time as the largest indoor gate in Pittsburgh history was set at 53 047 dollars at the Gardens last night.
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Coaches and Officials Win Rio Grande Valley Tourney
Edinburg March 5 The Coaches and Officials beat C. and H. Distributors of Harlingen 39 36 to capture the first Rio Grande Valley Independent Basketball Tournament title.
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White Sox Hire Hornsby Bat Lessons Ahead of Exhibition
Chicago White Sox few productive bats take hitting lessons from Rogers Hornsby as they prepare for Saturday’s exhibition opener against Pittsburgh in Pasadena.
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