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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1950
Page
14
The latest AP poll shows Army reclaiming the No. 1 spot from Southern Methodist with twelve teams earning first place votes, as debate over the best college football team in the country intensifies.
The article outlines the college bowling rankings with Ohio State and Army leading a crowded field. It notes Cadets’ 88 percent share of first place votes, Ohio State’s rise to second, and a broad mix of top teams from Oklahoma to Princeton with detailed voting figures and brief player notes.
The 16th annual Texas Woman's Bowling Association tournament enters its fifth day with one doubles and singles shift tonight at Banner Bowl from 7 15 to about 9 30. Eighteen Amarillo doubles teams and two from Borger compete, led by Billie Melton Estelle Pattillo in Class A. Tia May Luce of San Angelo rose to third in Class A all events with 1596 across nine games, aided by a big 586 doubles but a 494 singles prevented runnerup.
A sanitized OCR list shows paired names and city origins from Texas and nearby states with scores in the high hundreds to over one thousand. Fort Worth entries dominate with multiple pairs including Wanda Bucking and Liz Young and Biddie Kenderdine with Mary Clark, while Houston El Paso Tyler San Antonio and Monahans appear among others.
Cleveland reports Pi Loo Boudreau will stay as manager of the Cleveland Indians in 1951 with a reduced salary. President Ellis Ryan plans a conference soon to finalize a one year contract lowering the 1950 pay from about 70 000 dollars.
Southwest Conference teams prepared for a pivotal weekend after SMU and Texas A&M split practice. Key injuries touched SMU with Charles Perry’s questionable status, while Texas eyed improvements and Baylor, Rice, Texas, TCU outlined varied drills as they plot upsets and potential title shifts.
Austin reports the advisory council of the Interscholastic League voted for reclassifying to ensure equitable competition. Recommendations go to the executive committee and possibly to league members for vote. The council urged a $100 cap on gifts to coaches and a $15 limit on major awards for students. Parochial and private schools were rejected for league membership due to state law. They also tabled a plan to study junior high football and basketball sponsorship.
Granger's Lions sit atop Texas Class B football with 367 points in seven games averaging 52.4 per outing. They amassed 3,197 yards 457 per game while allowing 27 points and 936 yards against. Norman Cervanka has 95 points as the standout backfield ace. The team is favored to win the District 37 championship as home attendance dwarfs the town population.
Santa Fe league results show Caverns, Chiefs, Diesels, Antelopes, Locals, Canyons, Scouts, El Capitans, Texans, Angelos, Limiteds, Indians, Naval, Super Chiefs, Flyers, Rangers, Chicagoans and Tulsans winning multiple series. Individual scores feature high games from Carey, Robinson, Johnson, Grooms, and others across teams in a dense daily recap.
Amarillo High School considers removing boxing from its intramural program. The school board discussed evidence and opinions on boxing’s safety, with Superintendent Rogers noting doubts about boxing’s place in high school athletics. Principal Norman and college officials weigh alternatives as board members prepare to vote at the next meeting.
All tickets have been sold for the Texas A&M University of Texas game set for November 30 in Austin. Ed Olle, University of Texas athletic business manager, announced the sellout today.
Eight specially equipped trains will spray weed killers on 14861 miles of British railway tracks using 4838 tons of chemicals this year.
Branch Rickey, aged 68, is named vice president and general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, the team cellar-dwellers. He signs a five year contract with a possible extension, while Roy Hamey and Branch Rickey Jr. will handle operations and player affairs respectively.
University of Texas backers can see how the Steers trimmed the Rice Owls 35 7 at the Longhorn Club meeting tomorrow noon at the Herring Hotel. Movies of the Southwest Conference game will be shown. The 23 20 win over SMU is scheduled for next week.
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