Sandies Open Season With Childress as Butler Field Opener
In Amarillo the Golden Sandies host the Childress Bobcats at Butler Field for the season’s first gridiron clash. The 1945 Sandie squad, led by Field Marshal Torrere Meurers, features a 170 pound average in a fast backfield behind veteran linemen. Childress, under Bo Graham, expects injuries to affect key players Kitchens and Barry, with Charley Houston returning for Amarillo as a starting captain. The Sandies aim for their 38th straight Butler Field victory and an overall strong home opener showing.
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Hubert Kitchens
Jack Barry
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Howard Lynch
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Jack Seale
Butler
Sandstorm
American Bowling Congress Sets 1946 Tournament Dates
Buffalo announces dates for the 43rd Annual American Bowling Congress Tournament from March 14 to May 13, 1946. Secretary George A. Chenauer reports an expected entry of 40 000 bowlers, including 7 000 teams with 6 000 from out of town, for the 61 day event.
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Buffalo Bowling Association
American Bowling Congress
New York
Amarillo
John Laughlin
Noble Paulk
Fred Grimes
Ted Pearson
Roy Bechtold
Mac McMinn
Broken Bat Sparks Fracas in Pennant Race
In Washington on September 14, Senators pitchers Alex Carrasquel and Marino Pieretti exchanged blows after Carrasquel allegedly broke Pieretti s bat. Pieretti then struck Carrasquel in the left eye and pitching arm as teammates separated them. Witnesses say Carrasquel had taken Pieretti s favorite bat and used it. Pieretti had recently hit with the bat and demanded its return.
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Alex Carrasquel
Marino Pieretti
Ossie Bluege
Pieretti
Carrasquel
Teak Exports From Burma Reach Half Million Tons Annually
Burma exports about 500000 tons of teak each year with roughly 80 percent shipped to India. The statistic highlights Burma's role as a major timber supplier and the strong demand from India.
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India
Amarillo Bowling League Opens 1945 season at Victory Alleys
The Amarillo City Major League begins the 1945 46 season tonight at Victory Alleys at 8. Local merchants sponsor teams and prizes. Notable events include Fred Miller of Pinkney Packing Company debuting as a major league bowler and a report on top scores and team results from recent matches.
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Fred Miller
Fred
John Laughlin
Mac McMinn
Texas Schoolboys Tackle AA Classics
Texas high school football moves into full swing as 36 interdistrict games dot the schedule. Last night’s results include North Dallas 19 Sunset 0 and Bowie 33 Deming 0, with several district and city matchups on tap tonight and tomorrow featuring Tyler, Lufkin, Denison, Wichita Falls, Amarillo, Lubbock, McAllen, Corpus Christi and more.
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Reliable Red Bird- Deerfoot Milan Guides Senators Base Running
New York dispatch notes Clyde Milan known as Deerfoot triggers Washington off to a strong base running pace as the Senators reach 100 steals. Case Myatt Kuhel and Bingo Binks lead a rapid stealing corps with Milan guiding from the dugout and inspiring lead and slide to threaten the pennant.
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Dimmitt Named Athletic Trainer on AABC Coach Committee
Lil Dimmitt baseball coach and athletic trainer at Texas A M has been named to the executive committee of the American Association of College Baseball Coaches formed recently in New York.
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Texas A. and M
American Association of College Baseball Coaches
New York
Local cowman reels high total in fishing-themed toss game
Billie Marrick, the local cowman, tossed and lassoed the pins for 488, the top score among ten players. Jim Hudson, one participant, jokes about going fishing as the lake would need to be larger for his casting rod to reach.
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White wing season opens in Rio Grande Valley
The opening of the white wing hunting season in the Rio Grande Valley creates a telephone line problem for crews who must repair lines damaged by hunters who shoot birds perched on wires.
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Rio Grande Valley
Soldier Aboard General Taylor Arrives in New York
Cpl. Charles R. Alverson of 824 Virginia was aboard the General Taylor which reached New York yesterday per The Associated Press. It is noted that Shakespeare supposedly wrote two plays annually.
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From Water Boy to Triple Threat Record of Andrews
Little Billy Andrews of Dallas, once a UT Longhorn water boy, becomes a triple threat. He teed up passing and running in Southwest Conference drills and showcased new skills in Longhorn practice, including a pass and a run after crossing up after point defense.
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U.P
Little Billy Andrews
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Ex Sailor Masterson Club's Secret Weapon
Washington hails ex Sailor Walter Masterson as the secret weapon in the pennant stretch. His 4-0 two hit shutout over Cleveland and Detroit's struggles reshape the race as rain clouds threaten NL results and several pennant contenders face pivotal doubleheaders.
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Washington
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Cy Blanton Major League Pitcher Dies at 36
Funeral services set in Shawnee for Darrell Cy Blanton 36 a former Pirates and Phillies pitcher who died yesterday in a Norman Oklahoma hospital. Survivors include his widow and four children. Blanton played last season with Hollywood in the Pacific Coast League.
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Darrell Cy Blanton
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Philadelphia Eagles Defeat Packers In 1945 Title Bid
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Green Bay Packers 28 to 21 before 90,218 fans at Municipal Stadium. The crowd marked the largest turnout for an all pro grid classic as Philadelphia advances toward the professional football title.
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