Norman Tigers Seek Fullback After Backfield Injuries
Norman coach Arlo Davis reshuffles the backfield to fill the fullback spot as James Cheadle alters the line during Monday drills. The Tigers face Amarillo, with key players Bumgarner Ewbank and Price out or limited by injuries, while Cheadle backs linemen Wallace Shelton and McElhaney for depth. Rain threatens Friday night’s showdown with the Golden Sandies.
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Sandies Tackle Norman After Hard San Angelo Loss
Amarillo High School’s Sandies review last Friday’s 13 7 defeat to San Angelo Bobcats and prepare for a Friday night clash with state champion Norman Tigers on Butler Field led by coach Howard Lynch. Remy speeds Norman offense, while multiple Sandies stars miss time with injuries and lineup changes ripple through the squad.
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Young Buffs guard Bill Nelson Faces Tough West Texas Clash
Amarillo Field's Bill Nelson, a 19 year old 185 pound rookie with no college experience, starts at guard for the Sky Giants against West Texas State in Canyon. Nelson has beaten older players for a starting role and is praised for hard work and quick moves especially in pass defense. He anchors a line averaging 204 pounds per man, while WT remains older and more experienced. Nelson hails from San Diego California.
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Baugh to Play With Redskins This Season
Sammy Baugh may rejoin the Washington Redskins after weeks on draft deferment. He said he has approval from his Texas draft board chairman to play football on weekends and would attempt to arrange travel for Redskins Sunday games in Washington and possibly others.
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Lockney Yans to Meet Amarillo Yannigans in Night Clash
Lockney High School seeks its first points this season as the Longhorns visit the Amarillo Yannigans at Butler Field at 8 pm. Coach Henry Laughlin leans on reserves led by 130 pound Phillip and guards Jack Thurman and Billy Tally to slow the Yannigans rebound after a 44 6 win over the Mustangs.
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Boxer Saint Thomas Requires Violin Music Before Bettina Fight
Saint Thomas the heavyweight boxer and Father Divine follower will have a violinist play every night from now until the fight with Melio Bettina next Monday. He says hearing the violin music makes him hear angels sing and helps him win.
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Senior Golfers Advance to Second Round in San Antonio
Medalists Clyde Cunningham and The Handy of Houston move into the second round of the eighth annual Senior Golf Tournament in San Antonio as play resumes.
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High School Big Shots Clash in Texas District Play
The Associated Press notes a week of district games across Class AA Texas football. Top matchups include Midland versus Sweetwater, Brackenridge at Kerrville, and Sunset versus Crozier Tech as undefeated teams collide.
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Twilight Tear Favored in Isabella Stake at Laurel Park
Twilight Tear the leading three year old filly heads a nine horse field in Laurel Park’s Queen Isabella stakes worth 10,000 dollars. Calumet Farm stable tangles with Miss Keeneland, Cleopatra winner, and Mar Kell Evening Handicap victor for purse share.
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Whirlwind Poised For Big Test In City Junior High Title
Elizabeth Nixson's Whirlwind hosts Horace Mann Buffaloes at 4:30 PM on Amarillo College Field in a pivotal City Junior High football showdown. Whirlwind brings undefeated streak and strong ground game led by Dickie Woods. Horace Mann counters with Harold Dean Garrett after a 25 to 0 win over Sam Houston Rangers.
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Baltimore Orioles Win Minor League World Series Title
Baltimore's International League Orioles led by Frank Merriweather clinched the minor league championship with a 5-3 victory over Louisville to cap a historic season that included pennant, semi finals, and playoffs.
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