West Texas State to Meet Long Island University at Madison Square Garden
West Texas State, billed as the Tallest Team in the World and coached by Al Baggett, will face Claire Bee's Long Island University at Madison Square Garden on February 18. Baggett also plans Buffaloes games against Baltimore and Temple, with several other matchups hinted for next season.
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West Texas State
Gotham
Ned Irish
Madison Square Garden Cage
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Buffaloes
al Baggett
Intercollegiate Basketball Association
Claire Bee
Long Island University
Madison Square Garden
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West Texas
University of Baltimore
Temple University
Philadelphia
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Evansville
Indiana
Loyola
Chicago
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Drake
Iowa
Tarkie
Missouri
Canyon
T the
Kansas City
Oklahoma Aggies
City College
Wyoming
Iba
A. P. Hrdicka
Pete Mack
Bobby Jones Dims Masters Hopes With Renewed Confidence
United Press report from Daytona Beach notes Bobby Jones shows improved form after Nassau exhibition, saying he felt golf has been fun again and that his victory with Armour rekindled confidence ahead of Augusta Masters. Keeler drove Jones' pace, while Jones expressed cautious optimism about his game.
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Fla
Robert Tyre Jones
Washington
Augusta
Jones
Bobby
North Dakota
Atlanta
Dallas
Texas
South America
Winged Foot
Nassau
Hagen
Sarazen
Armour
Duke of Windsor
O. B. Keeler
Keeler
Duchess
Stewart Maiden
Jane
Nazi planes sink two British merchant ships off Faroe Islands
Berlin reports that Nazi planes sank two British merchantmen totaling 7,000 tons off the Faroe Islands. The day’s total reached 38,500 tons after 31,500 tons previously declared destroyed. Also, hits on two transports near Crete and possible damage to 44,000 tons of ships in British Isles waters were noted along with raids on England.
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High Command
Faroe Islands
Mediterranean
Crete
British Isles
England
Waffle Supper Planned by Eastern Star Hosts
The grand chapter entertainment committee of the Order of the Eastern Star hosts a waffle supper tomorrow at 6 PM in the Fellowship Hall of Polk Street Methodist Church. Funds support the grand chapter convention in Amarillo this fall.
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Order of the Eastern Star
Polk Street Methodist Church
Amarillo
Boxing NBA ratings name Christofordis champion and Louis threat
The National Boxing Association lists Anton Christofordis of Greece as light heavyweight champion and moves Billy Conn to heavyweight as a top contender for Joe Louis. Louis is said to have no logical challenger, with Max Baer, Conn and Lou Nova among three heavies rated outstanding. Abe Simon earns honorable mention and Lew Jenkins is named logical lightweight contender.
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National Boxing Association
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Greece
Billy Conn
Joe Louis
Louis
Boxing Board
Max Baer
Conn
Lou Nova
Abe Simon
New Yorker
Detroit
NBA
New York
Association
Christofordis
Tony Zale
Fritzie Zivic
Sammy Angott
Pete Scalzo
Lou Salica
Little Dado
Lew Jenkins
British Drive On in Eritrea Gains Reported
British forces besieging Cheren in Eritrea say they have made further important gains and captured more prisoners including a brigade headquarters. Gambela river port near 100 miles inside eastern Ethiopia was taken by African and Belgian troops, and the Baro Salient cleared of Italian troops as pursuit in southern Ethiopia continues.
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Egypt
Cheren
Asmara
Eritrea
Middle East
Sair
Gambela
Ethiopia
Baro
Maynard Drake Moves to Veterans Hospital
Maynard Drake, ill for several days at St. Anthony's Hospital, has been transferred to the Veterans Hospital. Residents in Salvador anticipate a volcanic eruption after a quiet day, expecting a double dose of activity the following day.
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Maynard Drake
Veterans Hospital
St. Anthony's Hospital
Salvador
Captains Meeting Set for West Texas New Mexico Tourney
At Louie's Alleys J Bowling notes captains or representatives from regular league teams must attend a 2:30 PM meeting Saturday to file singles and doubles lineups for the West Texas New Mexico Classic in Santa Fe. Unattached entrants have until March 31 to file.
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Santa Fe
W. W. Rogers
Rogers
Amarillo College Mechanical Trades Building Work Reopens
Construction on the Amarillo College Mechanical Trades School building resumed after a weather shutdown. About a month remains of the 65 day schedule with completion expected by May 1, contractor Walter E Wertz says.
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Amarillo College Mechanical Trades School
Walter E. Wertz
Tack Letters- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2
A reader seeks work in 2004 Houston Street area offering to care for children or do nursing. The letter states willingness to provide references and notes need for hotel work and other positions while describing a good disposition and family background.
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van Buren Street
O. C. Carper
East Fifth Avenue
Baseball Talk Around Camps Highlights Training News
Orlando reports mix of camp updates with Ossie Bleuge joining Washington as a coach and players like Lou Mandell, Paul Derringer, and Billy Southworth noted for activities. Cards roster and infield reserves receive attention. other items include job ads and personal notices.
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Fla
Ossie Bleuge
Washington
Old Os
Lou Mandell
Lou
Paul Derringer
Cincinnati
Bill McKechnie
Paul
Derringer
Palma Ceia
Tampa
Sam Breadon
St. Louis
Billy Southworth
Eddie Lake
Frank Crespi
John Hopp
Sacramento
Southworth
Jimmy Brown
Izaguirre Tops Bill with 97 Foot Pelota Toss
A 25 year old Mexican Jai Alai star Izaguirre outdid Bill Terry by tossing the pelota 97 feet further than a fungo. He then beat the mark by throwing a baseball 15 feet beyond Terry. The piece also notes pneumonia suspicions for Porky Oliver at Fort Dix and training plans for Joe Louis in St. Louis.
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New York
Izaguirre
Bill Terry
Bill
Porky Oliver
Fort Dix
John Roxborough
St. Louis
Joe Louis
Tony Musto
Ailing golf stars set for Land of the Sky open
The $5,000 Land of the Sky open at Biltmore Forest opens with notable entries. Metz and Nelson are among contenders despite recent illnesses, joined by Snead Little Chapman Rose Ferrier and others, plus a 25.6 percent stat on plant safety directors.
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Ben Hogan
Metz
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Greensboro
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Snead
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Dick Chapman
Alexander
Duke
Martin Rose
Argentina
Jim Ferrier
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