Harvesters Clash With Pampa In District 1-AA Showdown
In Amarillo, the 1946 Harvesters host Pampa in a key District 1-AA football game at Butler Field. Amarillo's Sandies, led by Otis Coffey and Jiggs Whittington, seek to protect a district lead despite injuries to Harland Collins and Bobby Bauman. Pampa, built on speed and a 186 pound line, brings a college-size lineup and five straight wins against Amarillo history.
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Boxing Roundup: Angelo and Brady Score Knockouts
In Massachusetts Joey Angelo 139 of Providence R I outpointed Umberto Zavala 138 of Mexico City. In Connecticut Dennis Brady 129 of New York knocked out Baby Sanchez 126 of Mexico City in three rounds.
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Pat) Brady
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Manager Gives Fighter Oxygen Between Rounds
In New York, veteran manager Pete Reilly used an oxygen tank between rounds to aid Roman Alvarez in a unanimous decision over Julio Jiminez of Mexico City in a light weight bout at St. Nicholas Arena. Alvarez, a 2 to 1 underdog, pressed with fast jabs and infighting to maintain a high pace. Jiminez suffers his first loss after nine straight wins.
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Stabilizing finish makes colorfast rayon fabrics washable
A new stabilizing finish renders colorfast rayon fabric fully washable. The improvement promises durable color retention and easy care for garments and textiles produced from rayon blends.
Mexican Star Polo Cordova Makes Amarillo Debut
Mexican wrestler Polo Cordova imported by promoter Dory Detton makes his Amarillo debut Thursday night facing Art Brady of Huntington Park Cal in a one fall or 20 minute match. The Thanksgiving night card features Australian tag stars Bobby Burns and Al Getz taking on Wayne Martin and Ace Abbott.
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Oil Bowl Grid Officials Weigh Several Teams
Houston sources report the Oil Bowl selection committee discussed St. Marys North Carolina Georgia Georgia Tech Tulsa Penn State LSU Wake Forest and Mississippi State for the January 1 game in Houston. Indications said final selections would not be announced until this weekend.
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Optimist Bowl Sellout Likely for Dec 21 Matchup
In Houston on November 26 officials report 4 ticket requests for the Optimist Bowl on December 21 between College of the Pacific and North Texas State, with a projected crowd of 22,000.
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Bowl picture clarifies 1947 game participants
By November 26 plans for New Year's Day bowls were unsettled with about half of teams to be chosen. Sugar Bowl awaiting a Georgia Georgia Tech winner, while opponent remained secret. Delaware joined Rollins in the Cigar Bowl Tampa, and Memphis organizers sought Boston College and Mississippi State for a Southern Bowl.
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Charley O'Rourke Lifts Dons Over Seahawks
Charley O'Rourke hurled a sixteenth win of the season for the Los Angeles Dons as they defeated the Miami Seahawks 34 to 21 to hold second in the Western Division. The win leapfrogged the Dons past the 49ers but left the Barons in first place with ten victories. Miami dropped to the Eastern Division cellar with the defeat.
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Mrs Grove Returns From New Mexico Visit
Mrs. P. A. Grove of 2406 Taylor returned after a trip to Clovis New Mexico and Shallowater. She visited friends in Clovis and her daughter who is married to Rev. Frank Wer in Shallowater.
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Durocher Signs Top Contract As Dodgers Plan Moves
Brooklyn November 26 Leo Durocher remains focused on pennant glory as he signs a one year deal with the Dodgers for a substantial raise. Branch Rickey confirms plans for shifts with Pete Reiser injury questions and third base help while Jackie Robinson remains in Montreal awaiting Brooklyn camp approval. Rickey notes Durocher and he did not discuss salary details before the signing.
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Tech Georgia Rivalry Heads Toward Bowl Showdown
Georgia Tech and Georgia enter their 41st rivalry clash with Sugar and Cotton Bowls in view. Most writers favor Tech’s line over Georgia’s backfield as the SEC title race tightens and a capacity 52,000 crowd is expected in Athens.
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Eight Title Battles Up For State Playoff Honors
Eight district championships stand on the line in the state playoff bracket for schoolboy football. Key Friday actions include Graham versus Wichita Falls for District 2, Sherman against Denison for District 5, Highland Park Dallas versus McKinney for District 6, North Side versus Paschal for Fort Worth District, and Marshall versus Tyler for District 12. Wednesday features Milby against Lamar in the Houston district, plus Edinburg versus McAllen to decide the District 16 race. Waco clashes with Temple for District 10, with eight district titles already claimed by Amarillo Odessa Ysleta Adamson Dallas Mineral Wells Conroe Pasadena Jefferson San Antonio.
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Solomon Named for Diamond Tools in Temple Quarry
A historical tale claims King Solomon arranged his temple stones to be cut by diamonds. The story highlights ancient royal labor and jewel compact legends tied to construction lore.
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