Hudgins Named on Dallas News Honor Roll
Dallas. Ten men on the weekly honor roll of Texas schoolboy stars. Notables include Curtis Connor Wichita Falls for leading tackles and blocking for Coyote runners, Grady Alford McKinney with a 70 yard boot, Bobby Hudgins Amarillo Sandies strong defense and EX points, Francis McMichael Gladewater tough defense, plus multiple backs with standout scores and plays across Waco Waxahachie Odessa Abilene and McAllen. Decker Lubbock scored twice late as upset loss to Berger.
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Dallas
U.P
Dallas News
Curtis Connor
Wichita Falls
Electra
Coyote
Grady Alford
McKinney
Cleburne
Bobby Hudgins
Amarillo
Woodrow Wilson
Francis McMichael
Gladewater
Marshall
Dick Parma
Waco
Tigers
Waxahachie
Bill Barton
Jimmy Patterson
Odessa
Broncs
Abilene
Brad Hartshorn
McAllen
Robstown
Indian Centennial Stamps Available in Amarillo Post Office
Amarillo postmaster James Ely announced the 3-cent Indian Centennial commemorative stamp is on sale at the Amarillo main post office. The stamp honors the five civilized tribes of Oklahoma with a central design showing the state outline and the 1848 1948 dates. Supplies are limited, so collectors should purchase blocks soon.
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Amarillo
James Ely
Oklahoma
Coaches Cherry Neely Seek More Scoring Punch
Texas coach Blair Cherry and Rice mentor Jess Neely planned changes to boost offense and defense. Texas’ Bill Allen to shoulder more passing, while Neely hints at lineup tweaks. Texas beat Arkansas 14 6 last week, Rice fell to SMU 33 7.
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Associated Press
Blair Cherry
University of Texas
Jess Neely
Rice
Cherry
Bill Allen
Neely
Liieup
Texas
Arkansas
Southern Methodist
Houston
Baylor
Texas Christian
Texas A&m
Paul Campbell
Allen
Campbell
Frank Guess
Longhorn
55 Unbeaten College Football Teams On Honor Roll
United Press lists 55 unbeaten college football squads after four weeks of play in 1948. Midwest leads with 18 teams. major programs include Michigan Notre Dame Penn State North Carolina California and Army. Missouri Valley College tops with 36 straight wins.
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California
Golden Bears
Army
Bears
Oregon State
Georgia Tech
Pennsylvania
Penn State
Yellow Jackets
Missouri
Northwestern
Mississippi
Rebels
Tulane
Michigan
Notre Dame
North Carolina
Michigan State
Ohio State
Georgia
Ore
Baylor
Wake Forest
William and Mary
Purdue
Texas Tech
North Carolina State
Texas Chrstian
Arkansas
Kansas
Missouri State
Tennessee
Washington State
Virginia
Boston College
Columbia
Santa Clara
New York
U.P
United Press
Midwest
East
Rocky Mountain
North Carolinna
Cornell
Vikings
Missouri Valley College
Marshall
Volney Ashford
Central
Fayette
Illinois
Illinois College of Jacksonville
Fort Hays
Kan
State Tigers
Missouri Valley
Wolverines
Minnesota
Wesleyan
Connecticut
Loras
Dubuque
Iowa
Heidelberg
Ohio
St. Thomas
Minn
State
Anderson
Ind
Denison
Wilberforce
Kent State
Bowling Green
Alma
Mich
Michigan Tech
Washington
Illinois College
Lawrence
Wis
Eau Claire
Teachers
Southwest
Texas Mines
Oklahoma City
Ark. Tech
Russeville
Ark
Sul
City Hall Checks Promise Higher Employee Salaries
City hall payroll to deliver salary increases this Wednesday. Regular pay dates are the 5th and 20th of each month, with general city employee salaries rising.
Nevada May Get Sugar Bowl Bid
New Orleans officials say Nevada Wolf Pack has a good chance for a Sugar Bowl invitation if they finish the season unbeaten. Frank Schaub of the Sugar Bowl sponsors notes Nevada as the leading offensive team, with Santa Clara also drawing early praise ahead of their November 6 clash in Sacramento.
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Neely
Gilbert Johnson
Owls
Southern Methodist University
Santa Clara
Dallas
Brownie Lewis
Walter Roberts
Bobby Collier
A&m
Wray Whittaker
Odell Stautzenberger
Bobby Goff
Whittaker
Texas Christian
Stautzenberger
Goff
Baylor
Texas Tech
Bears
Orion Browning
Billy Willingham
George Boal
New Orleans
University of Nevada
Nevada Wolf Pack
Frank Schaub
Schaub
Nevada
Sacramento
Cal
Three Grass Fires Fought by Firemen
Fire Chief George Cooper warned against carelessness with cigarettes and open flames after three grass fires Monday. Firemen battled burning grass in the 1300 block North West Seventh at 12:30 PM, another on the town’s north edge at 1:45 PM, and a third in the 1300 block North West Eleventh at 4:17 PM.
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George Cooper
North West
Hill Brothers Switch to Calvert Reserve Whiskey
Three St. Louis brothers Elmer, William, and Harry Hill all switch to Calvert Reserve. Elmer works at the grain exchange, William is a machinist, and Harry is a postal clerk. They praise Calvert Reserve as smoother and milder. Calvert Reserve Blended Whiskey 86.8 Proof 65 percent grain neutral spirits. Calvert Distillers Corp. New York City.
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ST. Louis
Hill Brothers of
Calvert Reserve
Elmer
Grain Exchange
William
Laclede Ave
Harry
Lindell St
Calvert Distillers Corp
New York City
Cardinal Coach Still Unhappy
United Press report from New York on Jimmy Conzelman the Chicago Cardinals coach. The defending champions trail in the Western Division after a 63-35 win over the New York Giants and he laments coaching woes while acknowledging losses and health scares around the team.
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United Press
New York
Jimmy Conzelman
Kerry Patch
Jimmy
Jimmey
Chicago Cardinals
Chicago Bears
New York Giants
James
Giants
Conzelman
Post Office
Bears
Bulldog Turner
St. Louis
Steve Owen
Cost of Overseas Postage Goes Up
Inflation raises international postage costs as coupons increase from 9 to 11 cents per coupon. Amarillo postmaster James Ely notes local use by service members overseas and explains coupons enable postage exchanges for foreign destinations. The new rate took effect Monday morning.
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James Ely
Amarillo
Mr. Ely
Joliet Club Plans Supper Meeting At YWCA
The Joliet Club schedules a 6 30 PM supper Tuesday at the YWCA 501 Lincoln. Afterward a program for United Nations Week features performers from the Art Quarry Dancing School with tap and ballet numbers. Miss Joyce Wilson will preside as president.
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Joliet Club
YWCA
Lincoln
United Nations
Art Quarry Dancing School
Joyce Wilson
Unsmiling Conzelman Looms Over Laughing Comback
A tense scene unfolds as Conzelman, once the target of taunts, refuses a smile while a coach proclaims a bold challenge about spitting in an opponent’s eye. The remark underscores a heated rivalry and the hunt for a decisive moment.
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Conzelman
Baseball Attendance Breaks Records Across Major Leagues
Attendance records shattered in 1948 as major leagues total 20,972,601, led by the Cleveland Indians with 2,620,627 at Municipal Stadium. Yankees, Tigers, Red Sox, Pirates, Braves and others each posted new club marks, with ten teams over a million and the Browns noting a drop to 335,564.
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Puea Dy Wie
Assuuiaveu Fkd
Will Harridge
Cleveland Indians
Boston Braves
Tribe
Mammoth Municipal Stadium
New York Yankees
Yankees
Indians
Detroit
Boston
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Tigers
Red Sox
Cleveland
Athletics
Billy Meyer
Pirates
Forbes Field
Braves
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Browns
Texas high school football top five unchanged
Sweetwater rose to sixth, passing Arlington Heights of Fort Worth which dropped to seventh. Marshall and Wichita Falls fell out of the top 10, replaced by Gladewater and Stephenville. John Reagan moved from 10th to ninth, with Gladewater eighth and Stephenville tenth. Other receiving votes included San Benito Highland Park of Waco Pampa San Angelo Austin El and Alamo Heights San Antonio.
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Dallas
Texas
Sweetwater
Arlington Heights
Fort Worth
Marshall
Wichita Falls
Gladewater
Stephenie
John Reagan
Stephenville
San Benito
Highland Park
Waco
Pampa
San Angelo
Austin
Alamo Heights
San Antonio
Robinson to Play With Negro Team in Amarillo
Jackie Robinson and Roy Campanella lead the Robinson Campanella All Stars in a barnstorming game against the Amarillo Red Sox at Carter's Field. The clubs play Monday night at 7 o'clock with admission 1.50 or 2 dollars for box seats, and a grandstand section reserved for white fans.
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Jackie Robinson
Amarillo
Brooklyn Dodgers
Roy Campanella
Brooklyn
Amarillo Red Sox
Carter's Field
Third
Hughes
Johnie Carter
Robinson-Campanella
Bishop Lumber Co. Fire Destroys Dallas Yard
A blaze of unknown origin gutted most of the Bishop Lumber Co yard in Dallas early today. Losses include lumber, buildings, and a house, estimated at 40,000 pounds.
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Dallas
Bishop Lumber Co
Marines Plan Amarillo Birthday Observance November 10
Plans for Amarillo Marine Corps birthday events on November 10 are under way led by Sgt. Leonard W. Smith. The 173rd anniversary will feature a day-long program with participation by Women Marines from wartime service and former officials. Mayor Lawrence Hagy may sign a proclamation with local radio stations likely to participate.
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Amarillo
Marine Corps
Leonard W. Smith
Womens Marine Corps
Smith
Corps
Sergeant Smith
Joy McCravey
Presi
Lawrence Hagy
Floydada
Makers of America
News-Globe
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Nebraska
Amerille Deete
Crimson Crusher
Hill Brothers
Calvert
CLM
P. Hill
Harry V. Hill
William &. Hill
Cardinal
By Oscar Fraley
Sammy Baugh
Harry Gilmer
Washington Redskins
Occidental College
Eagle Rock
Alabama Whiz
Port Arthur
Amarillo Tent & Awning CO. Inc
Adami
Ansitzens
France
Pierce
Marines
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Goge
Doc's Liquor Store
Doc’s Liquor Store
South Fillmore
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