Rag-Time Doubles and Diamond Singles Bowing This Weekend
The second Rag-Time Doubles at Victory Alleys and the fourth Diamond Singles Sweepstakes at Wallie’s Bowl run Friday to Sunday with entry fees of 10 and 20 dollars respectively. Defending champions are Harry Marsh and George Jones in the doubles while Irwin Gore holds the singles title. The events feature multiple shifts and substantial prize money as top bowlers from the Southwest attend.
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Nual
Wallie’s Row
Harry Marsh
Dallas
George Jones
Tyler
Irwin Gore
Owners See Texas League Clicking 1 000 000 Times
The Texas League plans a April 16 return after war hiatus as owners predict 1 000 000 turnstile clicks. The league, wartime suspended since 1942, restates sound status with eight parks, key figures, and alums who rose to the majors.
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Texas League
AP News
Dallas
William Bramham
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
J. Alvin Gardner
John J. McCloskey
California
McCloskey
Dizzy Dean
Bill Hallahan
Babe Herman
Carl Hubbell
Sam Gray
Wiley Moore
Red Lucas
Ernie Orsatti
Willis Hublin
Art Shires
Pepper Martin
Gus Mancuso
Flint Rhemn
Pat Malone
Elon Hoggsett
Smead Jolly
Ray Hayworth
Andy Cohen
Fred Frankhouse
Ducky Medwick
Nevada Team Falls 66 58 In National Tourney Loss
In Kansas City quarterfinals of the National Intercollegiate Tournament Indiana State beat South Dakota Wesleyan 55 34 Loyola of New Orleans defeated Drury 54 43 Pepperdine edged Eastern Washington 46 42 and Southern Illinois Normal toppled Nevada 66 58. Coach Jack Barry of Holy Cross has sent over 40 players to the major leagues since his 26 years as Crusader coach.
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Kansas City
Indiana State
South Dakota Wesleyan
Loyola of New Orleans
Drury College
Pepperdine
Eastern Washington
Southern Illinois Normal
Nevada
Jack Barry
Holy Cross
Crusader
Tate Favored Runner at Meet
Fort Worth Texas March 15 U P preliminaries of the 23rd Southwestern Exposition track and field meet open with 86 Texas high schools entered. Qualifying heats and dash events promise a crowded schedule as 14 heats may be needed. Oklahoma A M Ralph Tate is expected to win the meet's individual scoring honors after recent wins in hurdles and broad jump. A football shuttle relay adds a game uniform event on Saturday with separate classes for high schools and all schools combined.
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U.P
Texas
Oklahoma A
Ralph Tate
Tate
Laredo
Negroes Picket ABC Tournament Protest at Buffalo
The opening of the 43rd American Bowling Congress championships in Buffalo was disrupted by a picket line after the tournament committee refused entry to an Erie County team of black war veterans. Following the Jesse Clipper American Legion entry rejection, 18 protesters gathered at the 74th Regiment Armory with signs declaring an end to racial discrimination and urging equality in competition.
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N. Y
U.P
Erie County
Jesse Clipper
American Legion
74Th Regiment
ABC
Cage Results From National Invitational Quarterfinals
Rhode Island State edged Bowling Green 82 79 in overtime. West Virginia defeated St. John's 70 58. Indiana State Teachers beat South Dakota Wesleyan 55 34. George Pepperdine won 46 42 against Eastern Washington. Drury 43.
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United Press
Rhode Island State
Bowling Green
West Virginia
St. John's
Indiana State Teachers
South Dakota Wesleyan
George Pepperdine
Eastern Washington
Loyola
Drury
Carman McGee Earns Spot On Amarillo Tennis Team
Carman McGee earns a place on Amarillo High School girls doubles with the partner to be decided by the Mary Lynn Bell and Doris Mathey winner. Earlier season results include Saunders and Quattlebaum earning singles berths, Jenkins and Appleby in boys doubles. The squad heads into Conference 1-AA on April 6 and may enter the Lubbock track and field meet on March 23.
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Carman McGee
Amarillo
Mary Lynn Bell
Doris Mathey
Jimmy Saunders
Neil Quattlebaum
Billy Jenkins
Addison Appleby
Lubbock
Stephens Will Have Position If He Ends His Holdout
All but three positions are open on the St. Louis Browns. The three assured regular posts are Frank Mancuso catcher Johnny Berardino second base and Vern Stephens shortstop. If Stephens ends his holdout Manager Luke Sewell says he will have a position.
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Anaheim
Cal
St. Louis Browns
Frank Mancuso
Johnny Berardino
Vern Stephens
Stephens
Luke Sewell
Amarillo sports notes and upcoming events in Texas
The piece previews the Diamond Singles Sweepstakes at Fort Worth with an 4 pm start and 1,478 in 10 games last year, mentions Rich ard Winningham in the 880 at Fort Worth, and notes Sandie standout Jack Seale on the all state second team. It also covers Levelland quitman game insights, coaching moves at Tulsa University and Houston, and a Houston college enrollment figure.
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Jack Seale
Sandie Cager
George Raborn
University of Texas
Hogan Has Open Field in Tourney
Bantam Ben Hogan starts the Jacksonville Open chasing a fifth win this year with $11,500 in 1946 earnings. About 100 players, including rivals Harold McSpaden and Craig Wood, begin after rain halted play. Byron Nelson withdraws due to fatigue and plans to rest before the Masters.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Ben Hogan
Augusta
Harold “Jug” McSpaden
Craig Wood
Nelson
New Orleans
Annual Bowling and Track Meet Dates Drawn
RAI Nant ue hosts the fourth annual Diamond Singles Sweepstakes at Wallie's Bowl with events March 15 17 and 22 24. The second annual hag time doubles tournament runs at Victory Alleys on March 15 17 and 22 24. The District 1 AAI Invitational Track meet is scheduled in Lubbock on March 53.
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Lubbock
Junior High Spring Program Discussed
Panhandle Junior High School athletic loop officials meet this afternoon to plan a track and field meet and spring football practice. E. L. Hunter says Borger and Canyon junior highs were invited, and league officials may name all star basketball teams after the season. The Nixson Whirlwinds, coached by R. D. Gamblin, won the loop with seven wins and one loss and also undefeated in football.
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Panhandle
al 4 O Ciock
Amaro High School
Phillips
Pampa
Horace Mann
Nixson
Sam Houston
E. L. Hunter
Nixson Whirlwinds
R. D. Gamblin
Blind Golfer Has Job for Good Caddy
Fort Worth dispatch profiles Marvin B. Shannon a legally trained golfer who seeks a specially trained caddy. Shannon a wartime veteran and attorney plays from Rockwood Course with top scores and seeks a helper to carry clubs tee up shots read distances and assess greens during upcoming golf season.
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Shannon
Clinton F. Russell
Creamery
Duluth
Rhode Island Stuns Ohio In NIT Opener At Madison Square Garden
Skinny Ernie Calverley led Rhode Island State to an 82 to 79 victory over the Ohio Falcons in the National Invitational first round at Madison Square Garden. The Rams advance to face the Syracuse-Muehlenberg winner while West Virginia draws Kentucky or Arizona.
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New York
U.P
Ernie Calverley
Rhode Island
Manhattan
Grant
Battery
Calverley
Ohio Falcons
Madison Square Garden
West Virginia
St. John's
Tigers Depend on Newhouser and Trout in Florida game
The Detroit Tigers, coming off four straight exhibition losses, rely on pitchers Hal Newhouser and Dizzy Trout for a win in Lakeland Florida against Cincinnati as rain forced two rainouts.
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Lakeland
Fla
Detroit Tigers
Hal Newhouser
Dizzy Trout
Cincinnati
Tigers
Follett Set for Semifinal Showdown on Road to Title
Follett faces Grand Prairie in the Southwestern AAU Girls Basketball Championship semifinals in Celeste. Follett beat Celeste 33 16 in the quarterfinals while Grand Prairie beat Campbell 34 26. Penelope eliminated Quinlan and Savoy rested after their win. Consolation matches include Lone Oak vs Campbell and Miller Grove vs Quinlan.
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Follett
Grand Prairie
Savoy
Penelope
Campbell
Quinlan
Lone Oak
Miller Grove
Yantis
Tigers optimistic as spring camp eyes pennant
In Lakeland Florida on March 15 Detroit Tigers manager Steve ONeill and his squad exude optimism for the American League race. Despite injuries the club believes it will be the team to beat, with strong pitching and solid infield and outfield depth. In St Petersburg Florida on the same date Eddie Dyer considers moving Red Schoendienst from the outfield to third base to boost the St Louis Cardinals scoring punch against Cleveland.
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Fla
U.P
Detroit Tigers
Steve O'Neill
Tigers
O'Neil
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Red Sox
Indians
Senators
Detroit
Cubs
St, Petersburg
St. Louis Cardinals
Eddie Dyer
Red Schoendienst
Cleveland
Carter Holds Detton to Draw
The first professional wrestling program in over five years drew a capacity 3,000 crowd at the Tri-State Fair Grounds. Dean Detton and Jack Carter fought to a one hour time limit draw in the main event. Semifinal between Tarzan Lopez and George Curtis also ended in a draw. Lobo Brown defeated the Laredo Cyclone in the curtain-raiser.
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George Curtis
Vicksburg
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Lobo Brown
Amarillo
Laredo
Kiner Drives In Ten For Pirates In Pasadena Showdown
Center fielder Ralph Kiner alone collected 10 RBIs with two home runs a double and two singles as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Chicago White Sox yesterday in Pasadena. Pitchers Johnny Rigney Eddie Smith and Tony Klisura were listed to start for Chicago in today’s game.
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Cal
Ralph Kiner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago White Sox
Johnny Rigney
Eddie Smith
Tony Klisura
Sox
Pirates
Texas University Swimmers Defeat Texas Aggies in Meet
The Texas University swim team defeated the Texas Aggies 49 to 43 in a dual meet in Austin. Joe Demmer led the Longhorns with high point honors across seven events as the Aggies claimed several firsts.
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Texas Aggies
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U.P
Joe Demmer
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Aggies
Price Intermediates Lace North Side in City Playoffs
Price College Intermediates beat North Side 40 to 21 to claim a third straight win and advance to play Sam Houston Intermediates for a spot in the city championship. Joe Guitieri scored 21 points as Darrell Sharp led North Side with 15.
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Price College Intermediates
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Guide
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Sharp
Sam Houston
Maverick Club
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Top Seeded Court Stars Play Today
North America faces South America as the United States in door tennis championship reaches the semi finals at the Seventh Regiment Armory tonight. Billy Talbert of Wilmington is set to meet Francisco Segura of Guayaquil while Don McNeill of Orange faces Alejo Russell of Buenos Aires in the other semi.
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Two Continents
Seventh Regiment Armory
Billy Talbert
Wilmington
Ill
Francisco “Pancho” Segura
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Don McNeill
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N. J
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Segura
Frankie Kovacs
Sandie Thinclads Set for Fort Worth Track Meet
Amarillo High School will send runners and relays to the 23rd Southwestern Exposition Track Meet in Fort Worth today and tomorrow. Competing squads include top Texas schools and teams from neighboring states, with listed records in sprints, hurdles, jumps, and throws. Amarillo entrants include Winningham, McNeil, Willis, Redfearn, Jackson, Spann, Rusk, Brown, and others for events in 880, 440, mile relay, discus, and more.
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Fort Worth
Amarillo High School
Richard Winningham
Arlan McNeil
Howard Willis
Bob Redfearn
Lawrence Jackson
Bill Spann
Brian Rusk
Wayne Brown
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