Abilene Eagles and Golden Sandies Clash at Butler Field
The 9th meeting in the 25 year Texas interscholastic league rivalry pits Abilene Eagles led by coach Jake Bentley against the Golden Sandies at Butler Field tonight at 8:30. Anticipated crowd around 11009. The Eagles strive to snap 38 straight Butler Field losses and assert a path to a state title while the Sandies seek a District LAA crown with eight starting lettermen on defense and offense. Rupert Taylor urges fans to buy tickets downtown to speed entry.
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Plainview to Open Tourney Sets Record Pro-Am Entry
A record breaking entry of about 75 players is expected for the West Texas Pro-Amateur Golf Association tournament next Tuesday in Plainview. Drawings begin at noon with foursomes captained by pros unless amateur captains are needed due to too many teams. Amateurs receive half handicap up to a stroke per hole except par threes. up to 16 strokes possible. First prize is 50 percent of entry fees, with 30 and 20 percent for second and third. Entry is $2.50. all players must be WT PGA members. A chicken dinner follows. officials plan a warm Plainview reception for the event and pros from the association will compete, including listed amateurs and pros from multiple cities.
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Hotel Trade Course Opens to Veterans in New Orleans
A on the job apprenticeship program for returning veterans in New Orleans trains them in hotel trades. Veterans will be paid while working and receive four hours weekly of related classroom instruction. They are eligible for GI Bill subsistence. Courses include cooking stationary engineering upholstering painting maintenance electricity and plumbing.
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Brazil Speaks Portuguese as Main Language for Majority
The majority of Brazil's 41,356,605 residents speak Portuguese as their primary language. This statistic highlights the linguistic landscape across the country and its regions.
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Brown Hayden Win Foursome at Municipal Golf Club
Mrs J R Brown and Budgie Haden captured the Scotch Foursome Dinner Tournament with a net 33 at the Municipal Golf Club. Thirty-two players competed in the season finale as two teams tied for second with net 34, while the winning side posted a nine hole score of 44 with an 11 stroke handicap.
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Pete Gray Expects Departure From Major Leagues
New York reports Pete Gray believes this is his first and last year in the majors despite proving a one armed man can play in the majors. He leaves the field satisfied with his achievements after appearing at Yankee Stadium and being ejected for an argument with umpire Bill McGowan. Gray predicts next season will be tougher with returning servicemen and potential reduced power.
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Sergeant Changes Mind But Is a Little Too Late
Fort Worth report notes Captain E Barker of the Army Air Force refused a discharge, then changed his mind but could not receive it as another man had been awarded the discharge. Barker must wait for the next quota. Also state tax collections for 1945 rose to 5.5 billion dollars.
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Cardinals Shut Out Cubs as Brecheen Dominates
Harry Brecheen pitched a 2-0 complete game for the St. Louis Cardinals, limiting Chicago to six hits and earning his sixth straight win. A pivotal ninth inning double play by Mary Marion preserved the shutout as the Cards move within two games of the Cubs with eight left, with Cincinnati coming up.
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Rangers Take Buffs To Open Grid Season
The Sam Houston Rangers defeated Horace Mann Buffaloes 7 to 0 on the Buffaloes field in the City Junior High School Football league opener. Jack Little directed the rally with Louis Franks, and Bill King starred for the Buffaloes on defense. Next week the Buffs host R. D. Gamblen's Nixson Whirlwind.
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Runaway Horse Drags Milk Wagon Through Rochester Streets
A horse pulling a milk wagon sped through Rochester business district spilling bottles as the driver jumped clear. The horse toppled the wagon while attempting a turn, but the animal was apparently uninjured.
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Yannigans Predicted To Meet Tucumcari In Opener
Amarillo High Yannigans travel to Tucumcari New Mexico to open the season against the Tucumcari B team at 8 o clock. Coach John Whinnery relies on a fast backfield in the T formation and a light aggressive line with Bobby Moore and Bill Bailey handling the heavy duties.
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Moore wins Tombstone event at Golf and Country Club
Mrs. R. J. Moore won the Tombstone event with an 81 on 12 handicap for a net 69 at the Golf and Country Club yesterday. The nine-hole flight was won by Mrs. Jack Allen with a net 33, while Mrs. Art McKay took the special prize after a lottery. Both runners up received a new golf ball.
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Kiddie Krew Out as SMU Mustangs Open Season
SMU announces no kiddie krew will play in tomorrow's season opener against the Blackland Army Air Field Eagles. The Pony starting lineup will be older this season with eleven regulars totaling 235 years, up from 229 years for the 1941 pre war starters.
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