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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1948
Page
13
Texas eleven travels to Clarendon Monday night for the non conference opener of the 1948 49 junior college basketball season. Nineteen players make the trip as the Buil dogs seek early season momentum against Clarendon Junior College.
Borger’s J. Frank Phillips Junior College Plainsmen beat the opponent 76 to 28 on November 24 at Borger. Coach Carter plans to rotate his squad with Mike Jones Jimmy Carter John Ballard Arthur Schickram and Bill Baucum likely starting.
On AC Campus the new Badgers led by elected captains prepare for a warm-up game against Clarendon Junior College Bulldogs on Clarendon's home court. Coach Carter plans mid December scheduling with Borger powerhouse as 19-man varsity remains with six lettermen.
Bowl bids and top teams headline the college scene with No. 4 North Carolina No. 6 Oklahoma and No. 7 Northwestern chasing spots in Sugar and Cotton Bowls. Texas mum on Miami bid as Notre Dame Army prep for finale while Michigan and Clemson extend clean slates. Williamson County notes include Lawton recollections of 1901 price contrasts.
President Truman attended services at the First Baptist Church and was promised the continued prayers of the congregation. Pastor Dr Edward Hughes Pruden noted the visit was the first since his election victory and that the pastor traditionally avoids commenting on the president’s attendance. WAGE INCREASE GRANTED in Rio de Janeiro Brazil grants 45 percent above base salaries from 1946 with a sliding scale for higher pay.
The Golden Sandies idle while awaiting the Wichita Palls Odessa bi district tangle. a high stakes Class A showdown between Post Antelopes and Phillips Blackhawks is set for Butler Field. The piece notes both teams won 14-0 recently and remain undefeated.
The Kids Incorporated post season games between city champions were postponed due to a Panhandle storm and high winds. A new date next Sunday may be set after coaches meet with players. The article also outlines 1948-49 basketball start plans, required pink chips, and registration at the Maverick Club with weigh ins and classifications.
former National League home run king Hack Wilson died penniless in Baltimore and was buried in Martinsburg beside Blue Sox ties. George Rawlins and Charles Willis served as pallbearers at the Martinsburg cemetery plot he used from a friend connected with his early Blue Ridge League days.
AAU Basketball launches its season tonight at Amarillo College gym. The 7:30 opener features Sandie Sophomores versus Santa Fe, followed by Graham Hoeme 5y against Russell's Stationery. Officers include Bob Lovelady as president and T G Hull as vice president. Entry is 60 dollars with a 36 cent admission.
The University of Arkansas Razorbacks start the 1948-49 basketball schedule with three Oklahoma trips this week. They face National AAU champions Phillips 66 Oilers at Bartlesville tonight, host Oklahoma City University at Fayetteville Wednesday, and meet Oklahoma A&M at Stillwater Saturday.
The final for the Amarillo Country Club President's Handicap Match Play Golf Tournament between J R Brown and Herb Pestor Jr was postponed due to bad weather. The championship and all other tourney matches will be rescheduled for the following week.
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