17 Fights on Tap At Tri-State Fair Grounds
Amarillo hosts its first boxing program since January's Globe-News-Golden Gloves, with 17 three round bouts starting at 8 p.m. at the fair grounds arena. Wichita Falls and Amarillo contenders compete in open and school divisions amid mild weather hopes.
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Tri-State Fair Grounds
Amarillo
Fair Grounds Arena
Paw Wees
Golden Gloves
Wichita Falls
Fletcher Walker
Ben York
Clyde Terry
Joe Raines
York
Reuben Noel
Terry
King
Buster Holman
Raines
Bill Todd
Dale Palmer
Palmer
Stina Cain
J. C. Oakley
Cory Detton
Fairgrounds
Bew York
E.C. Williams
Ichita Falls
Adrian McClish
Richard York
Raymond Blackwell
James Parker
Pat McCarthy
E. L. Terry
Glen Duckworth
Bebe Butela
Kenneth Hamilton
Buster Hoimanl
Cleve Steve
Claude King
John Moore
J. R Vaughan
Douglas Moore
Frank Taylor
Leon Palacio
Donald Roush
Bechertinez
James Wortham
Weldon Arbuckle
Bowling Scores From Civic Leagues and Local Clubs
Bowling results list multiple league matches with scorers from CIVIC LEAGUE BPOE San Jacinto Kiwanis Junior Chamber of Commerce Rotary Optimist Kiwanis Blues National Shirt Shop and others. Scores include Pearson 541 Powell 427 Weeks 555 Fietcher 556 Quigley 462 Durham 445 Ridings 509 Teas 3507 Crews 426 Chap man 481 Pyeatt 397 Pavillard 542 and more with Forfeit notes in San Jacinto Kiwanis entry.
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BPOE
Pearson
Powell
Oakes
Farmer
Weeks
Ellis
Boxwell
Morgan
Moreland
Forister
Fietcher
San Jacinto Kiwanis
Kiwanis
Cusick
Knollnate
Martin
Blind
Blindly
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Quigley
Durham
Peterson
Bates
Ridings
Rotary
Saunders
McKnight
McAfee
Neely
Optimist
Teas
Russell
Hudson
Crews
Kiwanis Blues
Miller
Smith
Murray
Wells
Reppert
National Shirt Shop
Chapman
Cox
Dowell
Mitchell
B. Haley
Lions
Stockton
Pestor
Prion
Agricultural equipment event results in Plains Chevrolet League
Motor Trucks leads with Sims 488 Pru itt 474 Walters 421 in Refrigeration and Namble 458 Par sons 384 Clark 435 in Grain Drills. Tractors Lott 498 Britton 408 Gano 333. Harvester Thresher Ford 383 Cates 484 Wesland 381. Hay Tools Dodson 402 Duddy 369 Gartsen 473. Hammer Mills Woodring 365 Weiss 368 McCartney 400. Tillage Tools Hancock 313 Witherspoon 325 Giaseco 314. Dairy Equipment Williamson 421 R. Molyneau 348 Hooker 462 Bind ers 402 G. Mollyneaux 378 Brown 409. PLAINS CHEVROLET LEAGUE Fleetlines Blind 315 Smyth 427 Thompson 361 West 455 Baird 540. Two Speeds Blind 303 Warren 344 Summit 298 Myrdal 459 Ward 269. Fleet Masters Frame 513 Walker 443 Risley 398 Brewer 470 Alexander 546 Style Masters 0 Glenn 402 Rogers 350 Jordon 437 Curtis 374 Parr 458.
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Sims
Pruitt
Walters
Garrison
Hamilton
Moore
Namble
Parsons
Clark
Lott
Britton
Gano
Harvester Thresher
Ford
Cates
Wesland
Hay Tools
Dodson
Duddy
Gartsen
Hammer Mills
Woodring
Weiss
McCartney
Hancock
Witherspoon
Giaseco
Williamson
R. Molyneau
Hooker
Killion
G. Mollyneaux
Brown
Southwestern Drug Dominates Final Scores in Local Meet
Southwestern Drug wins first race with Butter field 459, Bracher 346, Pate 403, West 508, Behrens 445, Davies & Co. wins second with Mitchell 423, Field 475, Reed 437, Long 478, Blind 435. Aristocrat Cafe takes none. Southwestern Appliance wins third with Sidwell 472, Oliver 395, Mullin 414, Cook 223, Blind. Amarillo Neon claims second with Baker 420, McCormick 422, Whitehead 385, Byers 514, White 391, Reager's Market takes first with Hall 439, Cusick 358, Stock 449, Laceky 401, Stidger 375.
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Southwestern Drug
Butterfield
Bracher
Pate
West
Behrens
Davies & Co
Mitchell
Field
Reed
Long
Blind
Aristocrat Cafe
Hasley
Taylor
Smith
McCafferty
Seiberling
Southwestern
Local league results list multiple team scores and winners
The record lists winners in several divisions including C. & W. Package Panhandle Insurance Co. Sears-Roebuck and West Texas Wholesale Drug as top performers. Individual scores are provided for each victory and the final line notes a medical claim about plastic artificial eyes replacing human eyes.
Polk Street Methodist Wins Second-Half YMCA Jr Basketball Title
Polk Street Methodist clinched the second-half championship with a 26 to 20 win over First Christian. Moody Alexander led the Methodists with nine points while Ferrell and Beverley added eight and six. San Jacinto Baptist defeated First Presbyterian Juniors 37 to 7 to take second place with a 3-1 record. Dick Ratcliff led the Baptists with eight points, followed by Winberg and Donaldson with six each.
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Polk Street Methodist
Ymca Church
First Christian
Methodists
San Jacinto Baptist
First Presbyterian
Baptists
Bob Berry
Moody Alexander
Ferrell
Beverley
Alexander
Baptist Presbyterian
Dick Ratcliff
Max Winberg
R. Donaldson
Polk Street
First Methodist Christian Feft
Feft
Berry
Boxwell
Kimbi'gh
Elliott
Baird
TmReymn
Hefner
Td. Reymn
Burns
Thurman
Lester
B. D. Hughes
PIRST
SAN Jacinto Presbyterian
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Hoare
Aldridge
Baker
Albright
Sisk
Onobler
Ratcliff
Gunnells
Winbere
Hogan and Demaret Favored in Tourney
In Miami the defending champions Ben Hogan and Jimmy Demaret were set to face Jim Ferrier and Fred Haas Jr. on day two of the 22nd annual four ball. Hogan and Demaret won their opening match 4 and 3, while Haas Ferrier beat Ed Oliver and George Fazio 3 2. Other winning pairs included Metz Harbert, Mangrum Little, Penna Shoux, Byrd Revolta and Harrison Hamilton.
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Miami
Fla
Ben Hogan
Jimmy
Demaret
Jim Ferrier
Fred Haas
Hogan
Jimmy Thompson
Jimmy Hines
Haas
Ferrier
Ed Oliver
George Fazio
Dick Metz
Chick Harbert
Lloyd Mangrum
Lawson Little
Mauer Named Army Basketball Coach Replacing Holcomb
Johnny Mauer, eight seasons at Tennessee with a .750 win rate, becomes Army’s new cage mentor. He succeeds Stuart K. Holcomb, who will move to Purdue as head football coach, announced by Col. Lawrence Jones at West Point.
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West Point
N. Y
Johnny Mauer
Tennessee
Army
Stuart K. Holcomb
Purdue
Mauer
Col
Lawrence
Biff) Jones
The
Military Academy
East Texas guard Cody signs with Detroit Lions
James Cody former East Texas State College star guard signed a one year contract with the Detroit Lions. He graduated last January and is teaching and coaching at Bradley High School Arkansas.
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Commerce
James Cody
East Texas State College
Detroit Lions
Bradley, Ark
Texas Tech Awards Stadium Contract
Texas Tech College will build a 15,700 seat football stadium this fall. A construction contract was set yesterday and work will start as soon as machinery and materials can be assembled.
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Lubbock
Texas Tech College
F. S. Oldt
Williams Defies Shift In Grapefruit League Action
Ted Williams in Sarasota shows no change in hitting, continuing as a right fielder. In practice he pulled to right field about 50 times and to left field only four, despite critiques that the bou dreau shift would push him toward left or lower his average. The St Louis Cardinals also used a shift in the world series to hamper him.
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Sarasota. Fla
U.P
Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
Boudreau
Williams
St. Louis Cardinals
Ted
Giants Catcher Cooper Hints at Dividend After Doubles Day
In Phoenix on March 7, Walker Cooper, the Giants catcher who cost $175,000, showed form in an intra-squad game. Cooper hit three doubles as the subs beat the regulars 2 to 1, signaling potential dividends from the investment.
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Phoenix
Ariz
New York Giants
Walker Cooper
Husky
Indians P Feller Reports Arm In Good Shape
Cleveland manager Lou Boudreau was cheered by word from pitcher Bob Feller that his right arm is in good shape and he is eager for the season. Feller pitched to hitters during batting practice yesterday.
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Tucson
Ariz
Lou Boudreau
Cleveland Indians
Bob Feller
Feller
Finney Hurt in Collision Dims Phillies Bid
Lou Finney of the Philadelphia Phillies suffered a cracked rib after colliding with manager Ben Chapman. The injury raises doubts about his chances of winning a berth and the club did not disclose a return date.
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Finney
Clearwater
Fila
Lou’ Finney
Philadelphia Phillies
Ben Chapman
Miller Can't Make Up His Mind On Reds Shortstop
In Tampa on March 7 the Cincinnati Reds indicated Eddie Miller may leave the active roster after visiting camp and consulting with Warren Giles and Johnny Neun. Neun will choose a shortstop from Claude Corbitt Virgil Stallcup Ben Zientara and Kermit Wahl. The piece also notes coal use in iron smelting and battery distributors sales patterns.
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Miller
Tampa
Fla
U.P
Cincinnati Reds
Eddie Miller
Warren Giles
Johnny Neun
Neun
Claude Corbitt
Virgil Stallcup
Ben Zientara
Kermit Wahl
Amarillo Sandies Hopeful For Win At Sam Houston
March 7 account from Austin previews Amarillo High School basketball facing Sam Houston in Houston. The writer expects a tough game despite Sam Houston’s strong district pedigree, notes Amarillo’s crowd support, and mentions local sports figures and coaches gathering for the tournament.
Kenny and Jack Defeat Hy Sharman in Australian Tag Match
Kenny Mayne and Jack Pappenheim defeated Hy Sharman and Pat O'Dowdy in last night's wrestling card at the Fairgrounds Arena before 600 fans. The Mayne Pappenheim team took the first and third falls, their opponents winning the middle fall after Mayne was choked between ring ropes. Mayne sealed the final pin after the break. Gorilla Poggi was upset by Buck Lipscomb in the one fall semifinal, while Art Brady and Ace Abbott drew in the opener.
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Kenny Mayne
Jack Pappenheim
People's Choices
Hy Sharman
Pat O'Dowdy
Fairgrounds Arena
Mayne-Pappenheim
Mayne
Gorilla Poggi
Buck Lipscomb
Olan Boynton
Art Brady
Ace Abbott
One More Hurdle and Babe Will Have Title
Babe Didrickson Zaharias faces Mary Agnes Wall of Menominee Michigan in the Florida east coast women's tournament final. Zaharias beat Marion Rattle 3 and 2, Wall defeated Polly Riley 4 and 3 to reach the final.
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Babe
ST. Augustine
Fal
U.P
Mary Agnes Wall
Menominee
Mich
Babe Didrickson Zaharias
Badgers Bow To Branch Agr College In Overtime Thriller
Amarillo College Badgers lose 67 to 62 in overtime to Branch Agricultural College Cedar City Utah in the Western States Tournament consolation game. Glen Brotherton scores 17, Pat Babb and Whit Pate contribute, but free throw shooting sinks Amarillo. Co captain Bill Eddins fouls out in OT as Branch finishes strong.
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Frank A. Godsoe, Jr
Compton
Cal
Amarillo College Badgers
Badgers
Branch Agricultural College
Cedar City
Utah
Amarillo
Compton Tartars
R. P. Carter
Glen Brotherton
Pat Babb
Whit Pate
Brotherton
Bill Eddins
Branch
Scoring Record Set: East Mountain Stars Lead At Gilmer Meet
Lee tees ae ae AUSTIN. March 7. Sharpshooters in Class AA A and B chase new scoring record of 33 by Gordon Carrington of East Mountain Gilmer who led East Mountain 62 32 over Lockhart in Class A title. Carrington’s 33 top last year’s 28 by Bill Huffman Pasadena. East Mountain favored for Class A crown as Carrington’s shooting fuels Gilmer boys. Opening rounds see Crozier Tech Dallas El Paso High duel. other matchups include Bryan Greenville Sam Houston Am arillo Thomas Jefferson Waco. Marfa undefeated in Class B boosts tourney pace with 33 22 over Sugar Land. East Mountain and Alvin reach semifinals. Levelland loses?
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Austin
U.P
Gordon Carrington
East Mountain
Gilmer
Carrington
Lockhart
Bill Huffman
Pasadena
Eagle Eye
Gilmer Boys
Crozier Tech
Dallas
el Paso High
Crozier
Thomas Jefferson
San Antonio
el Paso
Bryan
Greenville
Ing
Waco
Marfa
Lick Sugarland
Gruver
Pettus
Johnson City
Prairie Valley
Nocona
Avinger
Burkett
McCamey
St Marys Peewees Undefeated This Season In Panhandle League
The St Marys Peewees remain undefeated, routing Wilson 24 to 4 as Nelson Hunt and Nemechek each scored six. St Marys Juniors beat Wilson 22 to 18 for a double win, Don Stump leading with ten points. Summit Peewees edged Margaret Wills 15 to 13 with Spray and Smith combining for nine and six. Other games were not reported. Sunday schedules list matches at San Jacinto and Boys Ranch across multiple leagues.
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Kids, Inc
St. Mary's Peewees
St. Mary’s Mites
Wilson
St. Mary’s
Vernon Nelson
Darryl Hunt
Dickie Nemechek
Don Stump
Gordon Todd
Gerald Spray
Dennis Smith
Summit Peewees
Margaret Wills
Spray
Smith
Daniel Heaved
Jacinto
River Road
Price College
San Jacinto
Boys Ranch
Margaret Wills Wolves
Pat Murphy Named Head Coach at Big Spring High
Edward Murphy known as Pat Murphy, line coach at Abilene High, accepted the post as head coach at Big Spring High School and will report for duty before April 1.
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Pat Murphy
Big Spring
Edward
Pat) Murphy
Abilene High School
Big Spring High School
Middleweight Go Faces Levine in MSG Title Showdown
Herbie Kronowitz meets Artie Levine in a ten round middleweight main at Madison Square Garden tonight on Gillette's Cavalcade of Sports. Kronowitz, a rising contender, aims to prove his punch and stamina against a tough stand-up boxer with a sharp left hook and rapid head punches. The bout airs at 9:00 P.M. on ABC radio station KFDA.
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Herbie Kronowitz
Artie Levine
New York
Madison Square Garden
Herbie
Levine
Kronowitz
Artie
Wham
Gillette
American Broadcasting Co
KFDA
Stephens Changes Job Heads Texas Baptist College
Sherman March 7 John O. Stephens Austin College assistant football coach since 1939 accepted head coach position at Fast Texas Baptist College Marshall He will report March 15.
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Sherman
John O. Stephens
Austin College
Fast Texas Baptist College
Marshall
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Tyler
Rubee Welders
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