Sandies Lead Texas Class AA Title Races In Week Of Open Games
Amarillo's Golden Sandies ride a 16 game win streak atop a stacked Class AA slate as districts shift into action. Key matchups pit Adamson and Gainesville in Dallas while Goose Creek meets Orange, with 18 title battles and 24 interdistrict games shaping the Texas high school football landscape.
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Marshall
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Lufkin
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Houseton
John Reagan
Houston
North Texas
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Brackenridge
San Antonio
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Colorado City
Lamesa
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Midland
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el Paso
Ysleta
Bonham
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Was
Temple
Corsicana
District 11
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Laredo
Jefferson
San Antonio Tech
Kerrville
WGA Tilt Thursday to Pit Handicap vs Par
The Amarillo Country Club hosts an 18 hole match play handicap versus par meeting of the Women Golfers Association with club pro George Ausbach announcing the day’s pairings. Winners from last week included Mrs. Shudde and Mrs. Babb.
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Amarillo Country Club
George Ausbach
Mesdames
J W. Babb
J. W. Higgins
W. J. Shudde
Glen Smith
J. W. Ross
A. N. Olver
Jess Rogers
Frank Wolflin
George McGrath
Charles Young
R. A. Stone
M. T. Johnson
R. J. Moore
Charles Galloup
J. S. Triplett
George Shannon
Jack Hinerman
C. F. Collier
R. P. Vance
J. B. Orr
W. P. Andrews
E. R. Henson
J. L. McCormick
R. P. Dorough
Shudde
Mrs. Babb
Lone Star Aces Face Big Hump
Lone Star Conference challenges the Southwest Conference as North Texas State and Sam Houston State both lose 5-0 to SMU and Texas A M. Sam Houston plans a Houston invasion to face Rice Owls. Stephen F. Austin and East Texas State remain undefeated. Schedule includes Stephen F. Austin vs Arkansas State and East Texas State vs Howard Payne.
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Sam Houston State
Southern Methodist
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Houston
Rice Owls
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Trinity
East Texas State
Austin College
Abilene Christian College
Texas State
Howard Payne
Texas
Arkansas State
Nacogdoches
Southwest Texas State
Schreiner Institute
San Marcos
Commerce
North Texas
Harding Simmons
Abilene
Title Bout Temporarily Steals Spotlight From World Series
Boxing headline notes a midseason event as a title bout momentarily overshadows the World Series. Prominent fighters and organizers are listed, with emphasis on venue, date, and stakes in the sports calendar. Strong entities include athletes and ringside officials shaping the narrative.
Ol Black Joe headlines fade into World Series glow
The piece portrays Joe Louis defending his title against Lou Nova at the Polo Grounds as Brooklyn fans rally for the Dodgers pennant, with grand talk of finality and the mythic lure of Ol Black Joe. It also notes upcoming World Series preparations and season wrap details across MLB teams and players.
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Joe Louis
Lou Nova
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Harlem River
Yankee Stadium
Dodgers
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Brook
Manhattan
Ol’ Black Joe
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Louis Sets To Take Title Into Army Clash With Nova
Lou Nova challenges Joe Louis at Polo Grounds in a high stake 15 round heavyweight bout billed as Louis final title defense before army service. Nova, 26, seeks upset while Louis, 27, aims to extend defenses and cement a historic reign. Gate money forecast near 650000. 60,000 spectators expected. weigh in at Madison Square Garden precedes the bout.
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Nova
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Tape Tale on Tonight's Fight Between Nova and Opponent
New York report outlines fighter measurements for Louis Nova age 27 weighing 202 pounds with reach 75 inches and chest exp 45 inches. Other stats list height 6 feet 2 inches and forearm 12 1/2 inches. Details compare normal chest 42 inches and ankle 11 1/2 inches.
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U.P
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Swan Wins Weekend Amarillo Country Club Tourney
L. A. Swan won the regular weekend event at the Amarillo Country Club by chalking off a 13-stroke handicap. Pro George Ausbach reported the result. A three-way tie for second included Carey Thompson, Ray Daniel, and F. E. Edwards with 27. Numerous players posted varying scores, with Swan finishing at 24 and a long list of scores following.
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Amarillo Country Club
George Ausbach
Carey Thompson
Ray Daniel
F. E. Edwards
Swan
P. F. Sapp
Dr. R. P. Parcell
Charles McAfee
J. S. Orr
J. S. Evans
Sim Kelly
Jack Allen
Dr. E. H. Mann
A. R. Warner
Jimmy Moore
R. H. Kelly
Norton Headrick
Willard Smith
Warren Babb
John Collins
Earl O’keefe
W. W. Rusk
Jackson
W. A. Askew
Bruce Autry
Hal Brown
R. A. Stone
W. Madden
F. M. Brasley
W. W. Gibson
Ralph Trolinger
Harvey Allen
Bob Green
Wade Holman
Border Conference Sets Week With Key Showdowns
The 1941 Border Conference resumes with three league games after a weekend of three losses and a tie. Arizona faces New Mexico Aggies in Tucson, Texas Miners meet New Mexico, and Arizona State plays West Texas State in Tempe. Intersections feature Texas Tech at Oklahoma A&M and Hardin-Simmons vs North Texas Teachers at Abilene.
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Major League Leaders in American and National Leagues
American League leaders include Williams Boston 143 games 456 at bats 135 runs 185 hits .406 batting, Travis Wash 152 608 107 218 .359, DiMaggio N Y 139 541 122 193 .357, Heath Cleveland 151 585 89 199 .340, Siebert Phila 123 467 63 156 .334. National League leaders include Reiser Brooklyn 137 536 117 198 .343, Cooney Boston 123 442 141 RBIs 319, Medwick Brook 133 538 100 171 .318, Mize St Louis 126 473 67 150 .317, Hack Chicago 151 585 111 185 .316, Vaughan Pitts 106 373 69 118 .316.
Southwest grid notes mix up for 1941 season
Southern Methodist leads a rout 54-0 over North Texas Teachers while Texas faces Fordham in New York and Texas A and M crushes Sam Houston Teachers 54-0. Texas at Austin eyes LSU as next test, TCU shuts Tulsa 6-0, A and I meets Texas A and I in San Antonio, Arkansas beats Central Oklahoma State 56-0.
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Dutch Meyer
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