Lubbock Westerners Seek Upset at Butler Field Thanksgiving
Lubbock High Westerners defend District 1 title as they meet Amarillo Golden Sandies on Butler Field for the Thanksgiving showdown. The Sandies have never lost there, but Lubbock hopes nerves and breaks swing the game in their favor for the district championship.
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Tech's Eleven Plays Cowboys in Texas Grid Clash
Texas Tech Matadors drill for a Thanksgiving clash with Simmons University's Cowboys of the Texas conference in Lubbock. A 100 piece band from Simmons adds pageantry as Abilene fans travel on a special train to cheer, while Tech seeks a conference victory after a 39–0 win over New Mexico.
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Sweetwater Faces Big Test In Thanksgiving Showdown
Sweetwater Mustangs trail in District Three standings as they prepare for a key Thanksgiving Day matchup with San Angelo. The Bobcats defeated Colorado 39-7, boosting their bid for the district title and bi district play. The 2 pm kickoff at Newman Field promises a clash of power and speed as both teams seek the decisive win.
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Butler Field Tradition Keeps Sandstorm Undefeated at Home
The article recalls Butler Field's history honoring coach Hugh Butler, noting no Golden Sandstorm team has lost there since 1928. It highlights players and rival teams, praising the field as a fortress and symbol of enduring Sandstorm strength across decades.
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Sandies Coaches Blend Energetic and Methodical Football
Blair Cherry and Howard Lynch lead the Sandies with contrasting styles, Cherry a high energy innovator and Lynch a patient, thorough teacher. Their combined approach has built one of Texas high school football’s strongest teams, with Cherry a Ranger alum and state finalist coach and Lynch an Amarillo native and Centre College standout.
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Buffs Enjoy Great Season in Texas Basketball Plans
The West Texas Buffaloes closed a strong gridiron season with a loss to O C U Goldbugs 19 to 9 and a series of conference and nonconference wins. Star Don Williams led in scoring with about 50 points, while Brotherton and Phillips showed promise for next year. The team eyes a new conference and awaits winter talks in Dallas as A&I seeks a conference crown.
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Traditional rivalry adds luster to title fight
In a classic Thanksgiving clash at Butler Field the Lubbock Sandies face the Amarillo Westerners for District One bragging rights and a path to state honors. Starters include Chigg ers Enochs, Woodrow Dunaway, and Bob Howes for the Sandies, with J. R. Carter and Bill Davidson guiding the Westerners alongside captain L Spears and end Dalton Bragg.
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District Grid Title Battle Sparks Panhandle Spearman Clash
Spearman and Panhandle prepare for the District 1 title game on Thanksgiving Day with about 2 000 fans expected. Spearman, the undefeated Lynx, beat Panhandle 27 0 this season and boast six wins and stout defense. Panhandle counters with 117 points for and 58 against. Gibson is out with a broken finger. Hawkins steps in at fullback for Panhandle.
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Longest undefended boundary spans miles
The international boundary between the United States and Canada is described as the longest undefended frontier in the world, extending more than 5,500 miles.
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