Civilian Bombers Win Wild Court Battle And 1945 City League Title
Byron Nelson and Sam Snead extended their playoff duel to 36 holes in Charlotte for the 1945 Charlotte Open. They tied at 272 after 72 regulation holes with 69s in the extra 18, selecting a second playoff rather than sudden death.
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Civilian Bombers win City Basketball League title
The Civilian Bombers defeated Amarillo Field Hydraulics 54 to 50 at Amarillo College gym to claim the 1941 city league crown. George Gray scored, Glyndon Riley led with 14, Elmer Denny and Don Isaacs key late scores as Maj. Henry Harper coaches the Bombers, composed of civilian employees. Hydraulics, all enlisted men, led late before the Bombers pulled away in the final minutes.
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Norton May Quit Aggies for UCLA Coaching Post
Los Angeles March 21 Homer Norton, Texas A and M coach since 1934, was reported ready to take UCLA head football coach job if offered $27,000 for living expenses. UCLA’s actual offer was unconfirmed, while former UCLA coaches and current contenders Buck Shaw and Bert Labrucherie remained in consideration as board of control meets March 28.
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Notre Dame Names 54 Candidates in Spring Grid Practice
South Bend Ind March 21 Notre Dame football coach Hugh Devore announced 54 players reported for spring practice including four lettermen from the 1944 squad among the group.
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Pepper Martin Returns to Scene of Baseball Tragedy
Pepper Martin, released by the St Louis Cardinals to manage San Diego, returns to Sacramento where his 1941 run to pennant glory ended in disaster after a bad toe injury from a teammate's thrown ball. The episode left him devastated, though he later led Sacramento to a championship, proving his courage.
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Amarillo District Track Adds Tennis Events For Meet
Tennis matches for boys and girls were added to the Amarillo High School District 1-AA Invitational Track and Field meet set for Saturday at Ellwood Park. Not originally scheduled, the events invite all schools with entries planned in field and track events. Lubbock Plainview Borger and Amarillo will compete, Brownfield absent. The USA was the world’s top prewar cacao buyer.
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Card Bosses Shouting Over Schoendienst
ST LOUIS March 21 U P To rookies the chance to back Marty Marion in a Cardinals infield seems slim but Al Schoendienst nicknamed Rex is being groomed to take over shortstop. The 23 year old is praised by management as a strong prospect after Army service for eye trouble. He is a switch hitter who starred in Rochester in 1943 and is said to be better at short than Marion at the same stage. Marty Marion remains top in the job for now.
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Plan To Organize For Tourney Crown
Amarillo junior softball league aims to start May 1 with more than 60 teams in eight divisions. Two age brackets 14 and under 14 will play toward a summer world series to crown city champions. Each section will have diamonds so games stay near home. funds needed for bats balls and equipment.
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Columbus Brings Cacao Beans to Spain as Curios
Columbus reportedly carried cacao beans from the Americas to Spain, treating them as curios. The brief note cites early exploration and natural wonders observed by explorers returning from new lands.
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Mixed Doubles Bowling League Formed at Victory Alleys
The Mixed Doubles Bowling League was organized last night at Victory Alleys. A 14 week schedule begins next Tuesday at 8 pm with a scratch format where four players per team two women and two men must not exceed 635 pins. Eight teams are set to start and Ruth Dorris was elected president with Jimmie Shane as secretary and treasurer.
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