Five undefeated Texas college elevens head into week three
Texas and Abilene Christian, Texas Tech, Sam Houston State, and Hardin-Simmons remain unbeaten. Oklahoma A and M and Arkansas loom in key matchups while Abilene hosts North Texas State and Sam Houston State faces Corpus Christi Naval Air Station. A closing line notes a cartridge head detail.
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Slaughter Garagiola Pollett Lead 4 2 Win Opening Series
Howie Pollet pitched a strong game for St Louis as Joe Garagiola drove in half the runs and James Draughts made a key defensive play. The Cardinals beat Brooklyn 4 2 in the opener of the first three game playoff, with Dodger starter Ralph Branca charged with three runs before leaving in the third.
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President's Golf Tourney Opens Monday At Amarillo Club
The Amarillo Country Club President's Handicap Golf Tournament starts Monday with two flights. First round runs Oct 14–20, second Oct 21–27, semi finals Oct 28–Nov 3, finals Nov 4–10. President U N Olver will present a large silver trophy to the champion. George Parr is the defending title holder.
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Dallas 13 Atlanta 3 opens Dixie Series as Dallas hosts here
Dallas from the Texas League defeated the Atlanta Crackers 13 to 3 in the opener of the Dixie Series. H K Perry would start for Dallas and Earl McGowan for Atlanta in tonight's rematch with remaining games scheduled in Dallas and then back here next week.
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Fort Worth Open fuels pro golf hype with Hogan lead
Ben Hogan, fresh off the Dallas Open win, expects to tear Glen Garden apart as the Fort Worth Open starts Thursday. Byron Nelson returns to action, with Mangrum, Demaret, Snead, and Ghezzi among top contenders.
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Sloth Anatomy Noted Two Toed Forelimbs and Three Toes Hind
The two toed sloth features two toes on the fore foot and three on the hind foot, totaling ten toes.
Texas Shorthorns Favored Over Cubs
The Texas University B team, led by the Shorthorns, are favored to win when they meet Baylor's B squad Cubs in Waco on Thursday night. UT notes their recent strong showing against Colorado, where the B team scored two touchdowns in one quarter and outplayed the first team.
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New Tutor Coach Hack Folsom Leads Nixson Whirlwinds to Early Lead
Folsom's first season at Nixson Junior High sees the Whirlwinds top the Panhandle Junior High Football League after a 6-0 season opener win over Sam Houston last Thursday. Folsom previously coached Pampa Junior High.
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Amarillo Championship Qualifying Ends Today
The Ama rillo Municipal Championship at Ross Rogers Course ends qualifying this afternoon. First round matches run from tomorrow through next Sunday with one match weekly thereafter. C. L. Duniven is favored to win the medalist with a 70.
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Laverne Roach Wins New York Ring Decision
Laverne Roach of Plainview Texas won a six round decision over William Hearold of Houston in a Park Arena preliminary fight. The Dust Bowl states produced about 556 million bushels of wheat in 1944.
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Lavoptik Eye Comfort Ad with 30 Years of Use
Lavoptik offers prompt relief for sore irritated eyes with an eye cup included. Praised by thousands, the product promises soothing relief for burning itching and inflamed eyes and granulated eyelids with a money back guarantee. Available at all druggists.
American University Calls College Football a Slave Market
Two officials at American University denounce college football as a modern slave market. They claim players are bought and sold, noting high coach salaries and benefits, while the university ceased football in 1941 and plans to keep basketball as the main intercollegiate sport.
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Mrs June Davis Wins Golf Tourney At Amarillo Club
Mrs June Davis won first place in the 18 hole division of the weekly Ladies Day golf event at Amarillo Country Club yesterday. She posted 93 21 72 for a total of 72. The nine hole flight went to Mrs H D Nelson with 67 26 23 and Mrs Page Stalcup received the luncheon ball.
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