Sandstorm Surprises as Amarillo Sandies Rally to 5-3
1951 Amarillo High under coach William Defoe finished with a 6-4 season after a 0-28 loss to Odessa. The Sandies defeated Childress Plainview Paschal Ysleta Borger San Angelo and Abilene, upset Abilene, and ran up wins against several teams despite injuries.
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Rice and TCU Face SW Conference Lead Showdown
Harold V. Ryatli ff supplies a roundup of key college football clashes in the Southwest. Rice meets Texas Christian in Fort Worth to determine league leadership while Baylor battles Southern Methodist in Waco and Arkansas faces Tulsa in the Ozarks as oddsmakers rate both games even money. The piece notes expected crowds surpassing 20,000 at the Rice-TCU game and 30,000 at Baylor-SMU, with predictions leaning toward a high scoring showdown and Tulsa favored in a Tulsa-Arkansas tilt.
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Sandies Hopeful Future Boosted by 1951 Gridiron Effort
Amarillo Globe reports Coach Bill Defee and the Sandie fans anticipate strong growth after a resilient 1951 season. The squad went seven and seven with three losses to Lubbock Odessa and Pampa, praising key players and Yannigans prospects while noting standout defense and a 28-0 setback to Odessa at Amarillo Stadium.
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Bill Heien
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Globe-News
Trinity Smashes Tufts Eleven 42-6 in Thanksgiving Clash
MEDFORD Mass Nov 23 Trinity rolled to a 42 6 victory over Tufts dominating with 28 points in the third period. The host Jumbos suffered their seventh loss of the season as Trinity piled up 438 rushing yards and six touchdowns after scoring in the first two periods.
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Bronchos rally as Sandstorm looms over Odessa game
In a fast paced matchup Odessa jumped to a 28 point lead before Amarillo Bronchos capitalized on two turnover breaks for 14 points in the first quarter and added seven more in the third and fourth. The weird note warns of a future Sandstorm.
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College grid scores highlight varied results across divisions
Summary of scattered football scores from colleges and high schools across the nation. Notable outcomes include Trinity 42 Tufts 6, Virginia Tech 7 over VMI 20, and Denver 21 Colorado A&M 6, with several junior colleges and high school classes reporting decisive wins and close losses.
Carver High Ends Season With Hobbs clash
Carver High School closes its 1951 schedule tonight in Amarillo as five seniors Wesley Jones Sammy Nichols Paul Young Edward Lee Smith and James Lemmon play Booker T. Washington of Hobbs New Mexico. Kickoff is 8 o clock with 60 cent student and 1.20 adult admission. The band and drill squad will perform at halftime.
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Navarro County Wins Texas Junior College Title
Navarro County Bulldogs clinched the Texas Junior College Conference championship at Corsicana by defeating Henderson County 21 to 6. The decisive victory secured the title on the tournament's final day.
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Brown Tiny Meat Balls in Tomato Olive Cream Sauce
A compact recipe note describes browning small meat balls in a small amount of fat, simmering in tomato sauce until cooked, then adding chopped ripe olives and sour cream. Served over steamed rice for a creamy, savory dish.
Far West Triumphs in Nordic Derbies 1950 Derby Legend
Far West, a 3-year-old, captured Danish Swedish and Norwegian derbies in 1950. He stands as the all-time leading money winner in Denmark, highlighting his dominance across Scandinavian racing.
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