Mastering a Wind Cheating Golf Shot for Winter Winds
The article explains a wind favorable golf technique with a low trajectory shot played from a stance with weight on the left, a firm left hand grip, and a retarded backswing. It highlights Jimmy Demaret and Oscar Levant as examples and notes winter wind conditions in Texas, St. Petersburg, and Gulf areas affecting play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Demaret
Oscar Levant
Jimmy
St. Petersburg
Pia
McNaught Syndicate
Amarillo Sandies Clash With Pampa Hunters in 1947 Fallout
Joe Kelly new sports editor notes Amarillo beat Pampa 21-6 in a game marked by penalties and disputed calls. He cites Coach Howard Lynch praising Pampa officials while acknowledging Harvesters trouble on the field. Outlooks include a Thanksgiving meeting with Plainview and a bi district clash with Wichita Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kelly
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Amarillo
Pampa
Howard Lynch
Herring Hotel
Harvesters
Sandies
Lynch
Plainview
Bulldogs
Dub Harris
Howard
Odessa
Coyotes
Wichita Falls
Britain’s War Damage Commission Paid Large Claims
Britain’s War Damage Commission paid claims totaling 380 million dollars in the previous year, reflecting extensive compensation programs. The figure underscores the project’s scale and the postwar reconstruction effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Ratliff Rates Wichita Falls as Best Eleven
Dallas based sports editor reports Wichita Falls leads schoolboy ratings after last weekend. Odessa, Longview, Brackenridge, Corpus Christi, Waxahachie, Austin, Corsicana, Lufkin and Goose Creek follow in top ranks. Bowl outlooks discuss SMU Texas Texas A&M and North Texas State in various invites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratliff
Wichita Falls
Associated Press
Dallas
Odessa
Longview
Brackenridge
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Waxahachie
Austin
Corsicana
Lufkin
Goose Creek
Amarillo
Arlington Heights
Ft.Worth
Bowl Tilt Set for Monroe Postseason Match
Hillsboro Junior College meets Northeast Junior College of Monroe La in a December 12 postseason game at Monroe. Sponsored by the Monroe Lions Club for charity. Selection committee chair Marionneaux hints the game may be named the Little Sugar Bowl after a fan contest. Hillsboro and Henderson contest the North Zone title on November 27 with the winner facing the South Zone champion December 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Methodist
SMU
Baylor
Texas Christian
Texas
Texas A. & M
A&m
North Texas State
Denton
San Antonio
Texas A. & I
Stephen F. Austin
Javelinas
East Texas State
North Texas
Hillsboro
Hillsboro Junior College
Northeast Junior College
Monroe
Monroe Lions Club
R.fef. Marionneaux
Lions Club
Henderson
Texas Junior College Athletic Association
Yanni Blank Gorillas Trounced 20 0 by Amarillo Yannigans
The Amarillo Yannigans under coach Rudy Gamblin defeated the Pampa Gorillas 20 to 0 in the season finale. Junior Smith scored all three Yann touchdowns as the Yannigans and Sandies carried the day with strong line play and end runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo Yannigans
Rudy Gamblin
Golden Sandie
Pampa Gorillas
Yanns
Borger
Plainview
Lubbock
Golden Sandstorm
Pampa
Sandies
Yannigans
Junior Smith
Michigan Named as Top Team in AP Poll
Michigan Wolverines secure first place in the Associated Press coast to coast polling, after a 40-6 win over Wisconsin. Notre Dame falls to second with a 26-19 victory over Northwestern, as SMU rises with Arkansas held to 14-6. Southern California and Penn State move up, while Georgia Tech drops after a loss.
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New York
Wisconsin
Michigan Wolverines
Associated Press
Notre Dame
Northwestern
Fighting Irish
Michigan
Southern Methodist
Arkansas
Mustangs
Penn
Army
Southern California
UCLA
Penn State
Navy
Texas
Texas Christian
Alabama
Crimson Tide
Georgia Tech
Tech
Pennsylvania
California
Illinois
North Carolina
William and Mary
Mississippi
Virginia
Kansas
Columbia
Rice
Kentucky
Utah
Purdue
Missouri
Duke
Wesleyan
Princeton
Vanderbilt
Oklahoma
LSU
Tennessee
Iowa
New Hampshire
Mississippi State
Minnesota
West Virginia
Westchester
Idaho
Wake Forest
Rutgers
Georgia
Muhrlenberg
Foes Chosen For Mat Bout At Fair Grounds Arena
Promoter Cory Detton announces a one fall curtain-raiser pitting George Strickland of Columbus Colorado against Gene Blackley of Anson. Strickland, 24, a 189 pound newcomer, has wrestled professionally since age 10 and drew with Johnny Dem chuck recently. Blackley is a veteran hero. A double main event features Rod Fenton against Henry Harrell and George Curtis against Bobby Burns. Also noted is city commission routine business on the agenda for 8 pm tonight including city limits extension and a civil service election on December 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cory Detton
George Strickland
Columbus
Gene Blackley
Anson
Strickland
Johnny Demchuck
Midwest Wrestling Association
Blackley
Rod Fenton
Edmonton
Canada
Henry Harrell
New Orleans
George Curtis
Vicksburg
Miss
Bobby Burns
Helena
Mont
City Commission
Civil Service
Grand Jury Opens Boxing Fight Inquiry in New York
The New York County Grand Jury probes the Madison Square Garden bout between Billy Fox and Jake Lamotta after press criticism. DA Hogan orders purses of Fox and Lamotta held while the Athletic Commission reviews, with evidence to flow to the grand jury linked to a prior Graziano case and betting rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
District Attorney’s Office
Madison Square Garden
Billy Fox
Philadelphia
Jake Lamotta
Frank S. Hogan
Eddie Eagen
State Athletic (Boxing) Commission
Sol Strauss
Twentieth Century Sporting Club
Fox
Lamotta
Hogan
Rocky Graziano
Graziano
Tony Zale
Chicago
Warner Backs Nevers as Greatest Back in History
Pop Warner, famed football coach, names Ernie Nevers as the greatest back, praising Nevers over Jim Thorpe and Spe Sanders. The article recalls Warner’s long career and views on T formation passing, while also noting Texas Shorthorns vs A&M freshmen charity game context and key players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Nevers
Ernie Nevers
Jim Thorpe
Glenn Scobie
Pop
Ray Flaherty
Ray
Carlisle
Bullet
Stanford
Amos Alonzo Stagg
Hurry Up
Yost
Kaue Rockne
Frank Cavanaugh
John Heismann
Percy Haughton
Cornell
Iowa State
Georgia
Indians
Ritt
Temple
San Jose State
Thorpe
Jim
Tory
Penn
Young
Sanders
Vanilla a Non-native Spice Born in Americas
The passage notes vanilla originates from Mexico and South America, contrasting its absence in the Orient and highlighting its American roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient
Mexico
South America
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Jack Glasgow
Sandie
Jack
Ith
Patt Powell
H. L. Wilder
Willis
Dr. Wilder
Laffoon
Kelly
Carl Mayes
Harold V. Ratliff
Marshall
R. J. Kidd
Wildcats
Swordfish
Levey Homer Rice
N. E
Thompson
Glenmore
UAL ‘Thompson
Eries CO
Louisvil
Teee, Kentucky
Yanni Blank
Horace Mann
Bob Elsey
Russell Griggs
James Sparks
Kenneth Lampkin
Price College Cardinals
Matador Matadors
Perryton
Wheeler
Memphis Cyclones
Bill Chapman
Jimmy Anthony
Carlton Bohannon
Leon English
Gerald Adams
Dan Roach
Harry Beck
Leon Taylor
Bill Runyan
Edward Bradford
Tommy Allison
George Farrell
Max Robbins
Gial Smith
Joe Goulding
Dale Richardson
Joe Moseley
Pete Cooper
Pjgore
Pampa B
Yannigans Ee
Smith
Elsey
Bob McPherson
Paul Boswell
Robert Bralley
Aureilorg
Marvin Harvel
Montana
Parenthe
Standard Oil Company
N. J
U.S
Radio City
New York 19
N. Y
Pyle
Billy Pyle
University of Texas
Texas Christian University
TCU
Orein Browning
Longhorns
Aggie B
Oscar Fraley
United Press
U.P
Spee Sanders
Buddy Young
New York Yankees
Texas Shorthorns
Texas A. & M. Pish
Shorthorns
Ben Hur
Crippled Children’s Clinic
Texas Eleven
Harold
Buddy) Jungmichel
Aggie Fish
Lewis
Bud) McFahin
Iraan
Gene Vykukal
Frank White
Breckenridge
Arlyn Stroman
Victoria
Don Cunningham
Graham
Lewis Levine
Harlingen
Levine
Milton Price
Men's & Boys
Mens’ & Boys
Mens’ White
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