Sandies show explosive offense as Amarillo opens with two wins
Amarillo High football thrives on varied scoring from 80 to 13 yards after defeating Childress 12 to 6 and Abilene 33 to 12. Harland Collins leads with 80 yard punt return and multiple plays, while Bobby Farmer contends as placekicker candidate amid punting uncertainties. The team faces Vernon Lions next, aiming to keep the momentum and sharpen pass defense.
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Amarillo High
Childress
Abilene
Amarillo
Harland Collins
Bill Attebury
Collins
Bobby Bauman
Jack Glasgow
Bauman
Attebury
Jack Seale
Off the Main Floor by Ruth Dorris
A social column for Amarillo women bowlers outlines union rules and roles. It notes a recent meeting of the Amarillo Women's Bowling Association, new rules, and upcoming tournaments. High scores by Faith Green and Ruth Dorris spotlight a lively, growing league with many new members.
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Amarillo
Amarillo Women's Bowling Association
KGNC
Jimmy Shane
Banner League
Banner Bowl
Pioneer League
Dalhart to Host Vannigans in Texas Grid Clash
Dalhart football plans a home game against Amarillo High Vannigans on Butler Field tomorrow night at 8. Dalhart seeks improvement after a 41 to 0 loss to Phillips High. Several eligible players boost the team while Vannigans arrive confident after a Tucumcari win. Admission is 25 cents for students and service men and 50 cents for adults.
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Jack Seale
Avon Flaniken
Howard Lynch
Vernon Lios
Butler Field
Dalhart
Amarillo High Vannigans
O'Clock
Phillips High
Yannigans
Tucumcari
Amarillo Sandies and rivals clash at Butler Field
Amarillo Sandies meet Vernon Lions at Butler Field on Friday night while West Texas State Buffaloes face Tulsa University Hurricanes in Tulsa on Saturday night. Amarillo Yannigens host Dal Hart Wolves at Butler Field on Thursday night.
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Vernon Lions
Butler Field
West Texas State Buffaloes
Tulsa University Hurricanes
Tulsa
Amarillo Yannigens
Dalhart Wolves
Disagreement Over Pulpit Bet Tied to Cougars Game
In Pullman Washington state college area Rev Ray Clark an Idaho graduate and now local pastor clashes with R A McKarcher a service station operator over the next Washington Idaho game. Their bet would require McKarcher to deliver a sermon from Clark s pulpit if Washington wins.
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Wash
Ray Clark
University of Idaho
Washington State College Cougars
R. A. McKarcher
Washington
McKarcher
Mr. Clark
White Sox Batsman Eligible To Win 1945 Batting Title
Tony Cuccinello the Chicago White Sox third baseman leads the American League in batting for most of the season and is eligible to win the 1945 title after reaching 402 at bats and maintaining a .308 average following the Sox St Louis game. A 400 AB minimum is required to clinch the crown.
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Chicago
Tony Cuccinello
Chicago White Sox
Tony
St. Louis
Zivic Transferred from Kelly Field to Newark Army Airfield
Fritzie Zivic former world welterweight champion has been moved from Kelly Field to Newark Army Airfield according to Public Relations Officer. The transfer was announced on September 26.
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San Antonio
Fritzie Zivic
Kelly Field
Newark Army Airfield
Local Golfers Take Honors in West Texas Pro Am
Five Amarillo golfers earned honors at the West Texas Pro Amateur Golf Association tourney in Plainview yesterday. Pro George Ausbach led one first place team with a 60, joined by Raymond Mann. Lt. Bill Simpson led another first place team captained by J R Farmer. A second place tie featured Johnny Rage and Mrs Gene Root with 61. Ausbach tied for third with an even par 72, while Loyd Watkins carded 67 as the pro low.
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West Texas
Plainview
George Ausbach
Amarillo Country Club
Ausbach
Raymond Mann
Bill Simpson
J. R. Farmer
Big Spring
Johnny Rage
Gene Root
Loyd Watkins
Cleveland
Midland Army Air Field
Nixson Juniors Set to Invade Buff Home in Gridiron Clash
Nixson Junior High brings a fast paced offense led by backs Hamilton Browder and Rudd to face Horace Mann Buffalos at 4:30 pm. Coach Gamblin touts the Whirlwinds progress and expects a stronger line, with LeNeveu Clifton and King key players on offense and defense.
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Garner Hall
Wortham
Land grant promise to veterans sparks local debate
In Sanbury Pennsylvania a philanthropist offers 50 servicemen one acre each, contingent on proof of marriage reliability and a promise to build homes, citing the Civil War era 40 acres and a mule as inspiration amid mule shortages.
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Sanbury
A.P
Rochester celebrates Japan defeat with Chinese laundries closing
In Rochester New York crowds erupt with victory mood as Chinese laundries close for a week. Posters on doors announce Closed for Victory celebration The Japs Are Beaten reflecting local cheers over Japan's defeat.
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N. Y
Japan
Louisville St Paul Are Deadlocked in Series
Louisville and St Paul were tied two games apiece in the American Association playoff series. The clubs meet tonight for the fifth game of the best four out of seven to decide who advances to face the International League playoff winner.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Louisville
Dallas Golfer Advances in All Southwest Women’s Tourney
Mrs. Jo Ann Tracy of Dallas, the defending champion, moves to the second day at Wichita Country Club after beating Mrs. Bob Duncan of Wichita Falls 3 and 1 in opening rounds. She meets co medalist Mrs. George Noble for today’s play.
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Jo Ann Tracy
Dallas
Wichita Country Club
Bob Duncan
Tracy
George Noble
Robinson to Meet Lamotta in 12-Round Chicago Bout
Ray Sugar Robinson of New York, unbeaten in 57 pro fights except for one loss, will face Chicago rival Jake Lamotta in a 12 round battle at Comiskey Park home of the Chicago White Sox.
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Ray “Sugar” Robinson
New York
Jake Lamotta
Comiskey Park
Chicago White Sox
Marine’s action sparks Japanese surrender of self
In Okinawa Corporal Rodney E. Snyder of Richmond California leaped from his foxhole to avoid a live grenade. The sudden move frightened a nearby Japanese soldier ten feet away who then killed himself with a grenade. Snyder tried to retaliate by pulling the pin on his own grenade but dropped it and jumped away. The Japanese soldier killed himself by placing a grenade to his face and firing.
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U.P
Rodney E. Snyder
Richmond
Cal
Snyder
Stark Bros Nursery marks 130 years in family business
Missouri's former governor Lloyd C. Stark heads one of three U.S. firms that have remained in the same family for 130 years. Stark Bros. Nursery in Louisiana Mo held an anniversary party for employees to celebrate the milestone.
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Louisiana
U.P
Missouri
Lloyd C. Stark
United States
Stark Bros. Nursery
National League Results and Standings Snapshot
Yesterday Brooklyn beat New York 7 to 4 while St Louis edged Chicago 6 to 5. Pittsburgh played Cincinnati with rain affecting PP. Current standings show Brooklyn and Pittsburgh atop the table with Brooklyn at 84 67 556 and Pittsburgh at 91 58 611. Today’s schedule includes Brooklyn at New York, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, and St Louis at Chicago.
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Washington
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Boston Steer
Milk truck collides with soda water truck near Neosho
In Neosho Missouri a milk truck collided with a soda water truck on a highway. Both vehicles damaged with no injuries reported. The incident drew attention to a roadside transport mishap in the region.
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Neosho
U.P
Sergeant Helps Unseat Tojo
Sergeant John R. Clore of Louisville recounts aiding in Tojo surgery after the ex-premier shot himself. He sent home a patch of Tojo pants as a souvenir and notes the pants were lost in the scramble for clothing. The story also notes Eastern Airlines plans direct Detroit to Miami service.
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P— Tech
John R. Clore
Hideki Tojo
Clore
98Th
Tojo
Tokyo
John B. Clore
Eastern Airlines
Detroit
Mich
Miami
Fla
Maverick Club Beats Buffaloes In Practice Showdown
The Maverick Club defeated Horace Mann's Buffaloes 7 0 in a 113 pound league game. Don Renfro scored the only TD on a 40 yard reverse. Billy Jack Mee Laughlin and Jimmy Roberts starred for the winners, Wilson and King led the Buffaloes threats, and first downs favored the Mavericks nine to five.
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Maverick
Horace Mann
Buffaloes
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