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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1947

Page

6

Sandies Face Tough District Test as Pampa Looms

Amarillo Golden Sandies rely on their district dominance but face a serious challenge from Pampa after a rough weekend. Odessa halted Amarillo 21 0 while Pampa beat Plainview and Sweetwater earlier, making the clash at Plainview Friday a key matchup. Brownfield also beat Big Spring 14 0 and Berger lost to Highland Park 2 0 as Lubbock and others shuffle standings.

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Lobos Wildcats Face Border Showdown in Tucson

The University of New Mexico Lobos travel to Tucson to challenge the Arizona Wildcats in a key Border Conference game. Both teams seek momentum after uneven conference starts. Arizona State, Hardin-Simmons, and Texas Tech results shape the race as the season progresses.

Associated Press University of New Mexico Lobos University of Arizona Wildcats Tucson Ariz Lobos Elenia Wague Sun Devils Arizona State Tempe New Mexico Aggies Hardin-Simmons Wildcats Texas Mines West Texas State Las Cruces Hardin-Simmons Cowboys Mississippi State Texas Tech Denver University Arizona State College Flagstaff Wichita Cowboys Buffaloes Orest Texas Hardin College Ner Baylor Aggies Sul Ross

Blanchard Stars in Randolph Field Win

The Ramblers beat the 34th Infantry Division 40 to 0 in San Antonio. Doc Blanchard scored on a 27 yard pass from Arnold Tucker and opened the second half with a TD as Carl Russ added two rushing scores in the victory.

San Antonio Doc” Blanchard Army Randolph Field Ramblers 34Th Infantry Division Des Moines Blanchard Arnold Tucker Carl Russ Rambler

Odessa Bronchos and Sandies clash echoed in Texas gridiron talk

The piece reviews Sandies tactics against Odessa including end around plays and quick passes. It notes Odessa’s strength, Amarillo’s failure to score, and debate in press about counting first downs with touchdowns. It mentions coaches and writers from Gene Gregston to Blondy Cross and forecasts Wichita Falls as likely champions.

Sandies Odessa James Garner Norman Lieberman Jackie Jacobson Amarillo Texas Interscholastic League Odessa American University of Oklahoma Gene Gregston Blondy Cross Gregston Cross Joe Coleman Wichita Falls Bronchos Coyotes

Cards Suffer First Defeat In NFL and AFL Pennant Races

Chicago Cardinals lost 27-7 to the Rams in Los Angeles before 69,631 fans, ending an unbeaten stretch and tying for the Western Division lead with Green Bay and the Rams. Green Bay defeated Washington 27-10, while Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia 35-24 to surge in the Eastern race. The Browns held a Western half lead after a 31-28 win over San Francisco.

New York Chicago Cardinals Rams Los Angeles Green Bay Packers Packers Washington Redskins Green Bay Pittsburgh Steelers Philadelphia Eagles Eagles Redskins Cleveland Browns San Francisco 49Ers

Undefeated College Elevens Face Rugged Tests This Week

Major undefeated college teams face tough week as California meets Southern California while Michigan, Penn State, Texas, Texas Christian and others pursue further wins. Western, Midwest, and Southern contests highlight the schedule with key conference showdowns at Berkeley, Austin, and Columbia.

Michigan Notre Dame Texas California Georgia Tech Pennsylvania Penn State Southern Methodist Baylor Wake Forest Virginia West Virginia Golden Bears Southern California Berkeley Washington State Southern Cal Oregon State UCLA Rice Stanford Washington Montana Portland Brigham Young Utah State Colorado Colorado A&m Utah Wyoming Texas Tech Denver Tulsa Nevada Arkansas Austin Texas A&m Northwestern Minnesota Illinois

Weekend Football Roundup Across Leagues

The New York Yankees Buffalo Bills and Brooklyn and San Francisco are tied atop the Eastern lead as the Rockets fall behind. In the AAC the Los Angeles Dons crushed the Baltimore Colts 38 to 10. Sid Luckman and Paul Governali starred as the Bears and Yanks won 33-24 and 14-0 over the Lions and Giants.

Chicago Rockets New York Yankees Buffalo Bills Brooklyn San Francisco Los Angeles Dons Baltimore Colts Columbia University Sid Luckman Paul Governali Chicago Bears Boston Yanks Detroit Lions New York Giants

Deep Witwatersrand Mines Reach Two Miles Deep

The Witwatersrand in South Africa has mines reported as nearly two miles deep, indicating extreme underground depths for mining activity and potential engineering and safety implications.

Witwatersrand South Africa

Texas Schoolboy Football Schedule Headlines Big District Showdowns

Harold V. Ratliff outlines key week battles in Texas schoolboy football as undefeated teams face crucial district tests. Conroe-Lufkin, Goose Creek-Port Arthur, Harlingen-McAllen loom large. Denison vs Paris and other top clashes shape title races amid 47 games and 35 conference contests.

Associated Press Texas Denison Paris Sherman Polo Arlington Heights Fort Worth Paschal Brownwood-Mineral Wells Breckenridge Corpus Christi Henderson Odessa

Swenson Fires 63 To Take Top Prize In Weekend Sweepstakes

A. R. A. Swenson shot a net 63 to win the Ross Rogers Golf Course Weekend Sweepstakes by two strokes over his nearest rival. Other winners include Fred Houser 72 7 65 and Jack Phillips 73 6 67, with multiple scores listed.

A. R. A. Swenson Fred Houser Jack Phillips Paul Norman, Jr Jim Payne Harold Smith Ernie Dowell Hugh Hale Hubert Bandy Charles Odell Lee Campbell Speed Ravey

Harold Garrett Seeks Breakthrough For Golden Sandies

Back Harold Garrett, a 130 pound senior fullback, has seen limited action this season due to weight. He may get a chance to play versus the Brownfield Cubs in Brownfield Friday night.

Harold Garrett Golden Sandies Brownfield Cubs Brownfield

Bowling Scores Highlight Local League Wins and High Figures

Coffey Pontiac top with 1 win as Snyder 544 Anderson 506 Manternach 510 For ister 526 Grimes 552 lead. Jeoffrey Mfg. Boxwell 671 Horn 448 Byars 593 Pestor 495 Buccola 574.

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