Coaches See One Third Of Texas Track Men Barred From State Meet
Coaches estimate that about one third of Texas high school track athletes will be barred from the state meet in Austin due to a May 1 age rule. They urge moving the meet earlier to April 29 and 30 to preserve eligibility and boost interest in the sport. The article also notes radio coverage expanding the state meet and mentions other sports writers’ ideas and events.
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MITTMAN Spring football practice set at Amarillo High
The article notes a spring practice start on April 11 under UIL rules limiting sessions to 30 days. The annual future vs exes game is planned for May 10 at Butler Field with hot prospects Sam Attebury and Clifford Bradley. It also mentions guests Randall Clay Pampaback and Bill Flowers visiting Tulane, plus various coaching and conference debates across Texas teams.
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Amarillo Bowlers Win Third in Southwest Tournament
Fred Grimes and H. L. McMinn of Amarillo captured third in doubles at the Southwest Bowling Tournament in Oklahoma City. Their three-game total was 1,212 as the event concluded Sunday night after multiple weekends of play. Teammates Ted Buccola and Charley Lyles of Amarillo finished 20th with 1,140.
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Red Sox Have Good Chance To Take Yankees
Sarasota Florida March 19 There is strong temptation to say that if the Boston Red Sox fail to lick the Yankees this time they might as well give it up as a bad job Joe Cronin in his 12th season as boss has back his old pitching and a potent lineup Ted Williams and Dom DiMaggio headline a strong outfield and infield including Doerr Pesky The third base job is contested by Ernest Andres and Ed Pellagrini with Andres favored Boston should boast solid pitching led by Tex Hughson 18 5 in 1944 and Boo Ferriss 21 10 as a rookie sensation last season
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Ott to Start Rigney and Blattner in Giants Keystone
Miami Beach March 19 The New York Giants may open the pennant race with rookies Bill Rigney and Bud Blattner as the regular keystone pair, as manager Mel Ott indicated.
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Wilks Pitches Through Pain in Cardinal Camp
St Louis Cardinals pitcher Ted Wilks continues to work hard in spring training at St Petersburg despite pain in his throwing arm. He persists in throwing sessions as manager and teammates monitor his workload and recovery.
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Phillips Oilers Win At Free Throw Line
Phillips 66 and Hollywood 20th Century Fox survived close calls in the National Basketball Tournament second round. Phillips edged soldiers 60 to 56 behind clutch free throws, while Hollywood rallied to beat the Collegians 47 to 45. Camp Hood and Colorado A. and M. challenged strong service opponents, with Camp Hood nearly upsetting the Oilers.
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Kentucky Wildcats Reach NIT Final in Drama Against West Virginia
Kentucky defeats West Virginia 59 to 51 to reach the NIT final as Rhode Island upset Muhlenberg 59 to 49. The Madison Square Garden semifinals drew 18 471 fans as Kentucky faces Rhode Island for the championship with form largely irrelevant amid upsets.
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Tulane Baseball Faces Player Losses From Yankees and Tigers
Tulane University may field a weakened baseball squad after three expected starters signed with the Yankees or farm teams and a fourth joined the Tigers. Coach Monk Simons must rebuild with remaining players as attention shifts to the Fort Worth Colonial Club golf tour in May and Alabama's footballers handle a Maryland beauty-queen task.
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AHS and Borger Girls Meet in Volleyball
Amarillo High School girls volleyball team travels to Borger High School for a match this afternoon. On Friday they will move on to Dumas for another game.
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Yankees May Cut Ball Squad In Spring Shuffle
In St Petersburg on March 19 the New York Yankees 64 man squad split between here and Bradenton faced expected pruning. President Larry MacPhail George Weiss and Manager Joe McCarty discussed sending players to the team’s farm systems in Newark Kansas City and Beaumont.
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Braves to face Phillies in Fort Lauderdale tilt
After a 3-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles the Boston Braves head to Fort Lauderdale to play the Philadelphia Phillies. The matchup marks another spring training game as the clubs continue their preseason schedules.
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Texas Tech needs $25,000 more for new stadium
Lubbock March 19 About $25,000 more is needed to raise the $300,000 price tag for a new Texas Tech stadium. Alumni and civic leaders are raising $150,000 to match a $150,000 underwritten by Clifford B. Jones, president emeritus.
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Oklahoma A&M to face Baylor in NCAA Western Regional opener
Oklahoma A&M meets Baylor in the Western Regional tournament opening round in Kansas City. Oklahoma A&M beat Kansas 49 to 38 in a playoff for the Fifth District bid, with Bob Kurland scoring 28 points to lead the Aggies. Baylor previously lost to Oklahoma A&M in December at the Oklahoma City all college tourney.
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Mancuso Criticizes Umpire as Dog Bite Hospitalized Son Cited
Texas League skip Gus Mancuso of Tulsa Oilers vented criticism of umpire Pat Orr while his team trained in New Braunfels. Mancuso claimed Orr’s actions would outdo any on field actions this season. He also cited a Columbus Texas traffic stop over old California plates.
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Amarillo Oldsmobile team shines in ABC World Championship
In the American Bowling Congress World Championship Tournament on March 19 the Amarillo Oldsmobile Co. team posted 2 509 over three games with scores 843 798 and 868. Team members Bill Farmer Frank Milligan Gene Haile Frank Petek and B H Haile contributed strong individual totals.
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Bowling Scores From Southwestern Public Company League
Bowling scores show multiple teams led by Wallie's Bowl Electrons with individual totals for Foster Baird and Byars, while Hi-Liners and Southwesterners posted wins. Regulators Cycles Reactors and other teams reported varied frames and series in a detailed line of scores.
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Sergeant Holds First in ABC Singles at Championship
Buffalo report says 62 year old Army sergeant Ed Easter of Waukegan Illinois topped the singles division of the American Bowling Congress championship after a dramatic 715 series late yesterday. Easter, a 27 year Army veteran of World Wars, leads the singles and stands fourth in all events.
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Bill Blackburn Returns to Rice Institute After Discharge
Houston march 19 bill blackburn a famed rice institute line man has been discharged from the service and returns to houston to re enter rice with one year of athletic eligibility left the marine lieutenant played football in the service and was a star center at rice
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Red Sox to Play First Spring Training Doubleheader
Sarasota Florida March 19 The Boston Red Sox will hold their spring training at the complex with an innovation a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds marking the first time the two teams have scheduled a twin bill in camp.
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Moran Edges Ramos In Six Round New Orleans Bout
In New Orleans on March 19 Pat Moran of 136 pounds defeated Jesse Ramos of 149 pounds by a six round decision. The bout took place last night with Moran claiming the win at the arena in New Orleans.
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MacIntyre set to run in Lubbock meet
Coach John Whinnery identifies Don MacIntyre as a promising dash prospect for the Sandies. The 6 foot 4 inch, 183 pound athlete, last year at San Aneman, Nevada, posted a 24.2 in the 220. He will run the 100 and 220 at the District 1-AA Invitational in Lubbock.
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Many Golfers Elect Officers Thursday
Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association members will elect officers for the year at a meeting Thursday night at the Amarillo High School Auditorium. Retiring president Henry Morris will preside at 8 o'clock, with officers and directors including J A Hazlewood Joe Witt Budgie Hayden Jack Bush Bill Keith Jack Phillips H L Bradley Bob Taylor Gene Root Ross Rogers pro and guests to speak. The public is invited.
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33 Men Report to Beaumont For Spring Training
Beaumont Exporters open spring training with 33 athletes reporting led by manager Jim Turner. Turner plans early sessions focusing on calisthenics and batting to build fitness and technique.
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Weekend and Track Events Across West Texas Meet Schedule
Fourth annual Diamond Singles Sweepstakes held at Wallies Bowl across Saturday and Sunday. Second annual Rag-time Doubles Tournament hosted at Victory Alleys Friday through Sunday. Annual District 1-AA Invitational Track meet set for Lubbock on Saturday. Price College Intra-mural Boxing at Price Gym Friday night and Saturday night. Amarillo High School Intra mural Boxing at High School Armory April 25 27 29. West Texas State Texas Tech Dual Track Meet at Canyon on April 29.
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