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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1942
Page
3
Texas coach Dana X Bible faces a potential championship finish as the Longhorns, after six seasons of effort, need one win from their remaining two games to secure a share of the title. The current foe for this week is Texas A&M.
Armistice Day football shifts stir the Texas Inter-Scholastic League with Odessa Broncs hosting Sweetwater Mustangs in a district title deciding clash. East Texas feature pits Panters at Dragons as Lufkin or Nacogdoches loom. Other games include San Angelo at Big Spring and Fort Worth Tech meeting Paschal.
Boxing's 135 pound class thrives with Angott as lightweight champion while contenders like Stolz and Beau Jack vie for a title shot at Madison Square Garden. Other stars and upcoming bouts enhance the crowded field as war reshapes the division.
Warren Wright's Whirlaway was the heavy favorite to win the Governor Bowie handicap at Pimlico, the final race on the fall meeting program with $10,000 added. American prewar investments in Japan totaled about $165,000,000.
COLLEGE STATION Texas November 11 There is no reason Texas should not be the favorite in the Southwest Conference football race The Longhorns lead in undefeated status total offense and defense Roy McKay leads ground gains Jackie Field sits second in rushing and Field is a top punt returner McKay is third in passing Wally Scott is a leading pass receiver Audrey Gill ties for second in interceptions Field and McKay lead in scoring.
Dennis Edward Myers of Boston College, 36, master of the modern T formation, has built the Eagles into the East’s sole major unbeaten team and a likely bowl contender. He redesigned BCs guard role after film study, leading a rugged line and productive backs. He captains a busy speaking circuit and is married with no children.
Illinois aims to claim the Western Conference title by defeating Ohio State at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. The Illini rely on ball stealing under Ray Eliot with four players scoring in conference games, while Ohio State leads in total yardage and defense.
Northwestern's Wildcats, winless in the Big Ten this season, must beat Wisconsin in their final conference game to avoid tying the 1923 drought. The squad has dropped five straight league games and seeks a breakthrough.
Mrs Albert Sabath's Alsab, a sensational horse, makes his final 3-year-old appearance today in the $10,000 Victory Handicap as the feature of Armistice Day racing at Belmont Park.
Local bowling boards set a midnight deadline for Fifth Annual Panhandle Open entries. John Laughlin urges teams to sign up tonight at Louie’s Alleys, with ACBA rules requiring complete lists before play. Out of town teams must post 24 hours prior. singles and doubles also due tonight.
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