Abilene Sandies Face Texas Tech Preview Clash
Abilene fans expect a tight night as the Sandies seek a win over Amarillo while Jinx Tucker ranks Abilene 20th and predicts an Eagles victory. Texas Tech looms tomorrow after coverage of the Sandie game with notes on district honors and players. Two former Sandies shine at New Mexico, and SMU adds star recruits to bolster track squads as West Texas State opens with a big win.
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Sooners May Defy 1949 Forecasts In Strong Start
Bud Wilkinson’s Oklahoma Sooners, despite losing 10 of last year’s 11 offensive starters, are pegged to win the Big Seven but may stumble in early games. Missouri and Kansas projections loom, while Army at West Point expects a return to a famed undefeated era, honoring past glories and wartime service.
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West Texas Buffaloes Fly to Tucson for Arizona Showdown
West Texas State College heads to Tucson with a 38 man squad for the opener against the University of Arizona Wildcats tomorrow night. Coach Frank Kimbrough worries about the warm climate and overconfidence while Arizona plans to start nine sophomores plus two lettermen. The game will be aired by Amarillo station KAMQ at 9 PM Amarillo time.
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College Grid Season Opens and Key Week One Matchups
New season kicks off as top teams begin practice with a week to go before AP poll. Highlights include SMU versus Georgia Tech in Dallas and Kentucky at LSU under lights, with notable debuts like George Sauer at Baylor against Wyoming. Kentucky and LSU eye SEC crown prospects while Texas and TCU launch pass heavy offenses.
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Southwest Teams Open Starts Busy Coast-to-Coast Slate
Six of seven Southwest Conference clubs kick off the season with extensive travel and interconference clashes. Baylor faces Wyoming at Laramie while SMU meets Georgia Tech in the Cotton Bowl. Texas A&M travels to Nevada, TCU to Kansas, Arkansas hosts Oklahoma A&M, and Texas faces Texas Tech. Rice waits for next week. Predictions rate Baylor, Texas, SMU, TCU, Arkansas, and A&M favored. notes on scores and travel loom large.
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Junior League Opens Action As Pampa and Sam Houston Win
Pampa toppled Elizabeth Nixson 31 0 at home while Sam Houston tied Horace Mann 6 6 in a Panhandle Junior High League opening day. Harold Lewis and Ed Dudley starred for Pampa with long TD runs and a 50 yard punt return. Sam Houston and Horace Mann fought to a 6 6 draw after a scoreless first half.
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Judge Hughes Under Consideration for FTC Appointment
President Truman said at a news conference that Texas District Judge Sarah Hughes of Dallas is under consideration for an appointment to the Federal Trade Commission.
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Burke Leads KC Golf Meet
Burke Jr led second round play in the $15,000 Kansas City Open at Milburn Country Club. He shot 66 to stand six under par on the 6525 yard course, with Sam Snead six strokes back at 72 and four others on 68 including Ferrier Mangrum Alexander and Dodson in pursuit.
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Persia to Exploit New Granite and Copper Properties
Persia plans exploitation of newly discovered granite and copper properties. Officials anticipate rises in mining activity and related industry development. Local communities expect job growth and increased revenue from mineral extraction projects.
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