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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1946
Page
7
The Amarillo Golden Sandstorm host the undefeated Odessa Bronchos at Butler Field in a marquee interdistrict showdown. Odessa boasts a balanced attack and strong defense while Amarillo relies on returning talent and a stout backfield to challenge in this high stakes Texas schoolboy football clash.
Long Beach California report says Mr and Mrs Al Schick celebrated Mrs Schick's 60th birthday by winning a fast fox trot dance contest and receiving a pair of nylons as the prize.
In Panhandle Junior High League play the Nixson Whirlwinds meet the Pampa Reapers as the league's sole undefeated teams collide. Nixson beat Sam Houston 6 0 and Borger 13 6 while Pampa tied Borger and Sam Houston, then beat Horace Mann 19 6.
Coach Dana X. Bible praised the Texas Longhorns after reviewing Saturday's loss to Oklahoma. He said the meeting would strengthen the team for upcoming games and commended the second-string defense for its effort. A light workout followed.
The article notes that yucca leaves, linked to New Mexico's state flower, supplied brushes for prehistoric Pueblo peoples who painted designs on their pottery.
A weekly mixed bowling event called the House Sweepstakes will run Sundays at Banner Bowl Peerless Lanes and Amarillo Bowl. Open to all men and women, with a $1.25 per person entry and handicaps based on 200 for men and 175 for women.
Interest in the Amarillo Odessa football game Friday night delays the Major Bowling League. Six lanes will be rolled the following Friday night October 25 at Peerless Lanes starting at 7 oclock.
Houston October 15. Coach Jess Neely at Rice Institute focuses on offense as he prepares for SMU Saturday night. Neely notes SMU’s fine defense in a win over Oklahoma A&M and a sharp passing attack, signaling Rice has much work to do. Rice expects all starters to be fit after the Tulane game, including George Walmsley who saw limited action last week.
The article suggests the prehistoric Pueblo Indian of New Mexico introduced weaving to the semi nomadic Navajo. The piece emphasizes cultural exchange and the transfer of textile techniques between these groups.
Dr S W Ball recorded a net 64 to win first place in the Amarillo Country Club Week End Handicap Golf Tournament. Other winners include Warren Babb 76 10 66 Roy Cloninger 96 30 66 Dr E H Mann 81 14 67 John Mann low gross 69 and Dr Woolsworth Russell high gross 125.
The film Brooklyn, I Love You showcases Leo Durocher as a comedian in an 11 minute short. It offers a humorous, folksy take on the Dem Bums and will run at the Paramount Theater for the rest of the week starting today.
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