Unbeaten College Teams Trimmed As Butler Upsets Cincinnati
Six major college teams remain unbeaten after Cincinnati fell 174-52 to Butler. Western Kentucky St Louis Minnesota Villanova and Hamline lead the list, with Akron also strong. Upsets proliferated with Rice beating Texas and Iowa toppling Ohio State among others.
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Texas
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Bayor
Illinois
Purdue
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Wyoming
Denver
Utah
Washington State
Southern California
Stanford
Baylor Victory Would Shoot Bruins Into Big SWC Lead
Baylor hosts Texas after a Texas loss kept the race tight as Baylor sits 4-0 in SWC play. The Bears rely on Hendersons' defense and strong home form to extend their lead while Texas, Rice, and Arkansas chase in a four team scramble.
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Bobcats Fade In Lone Star
The Bobcats suffer a setback at Lone Star as their offense stalls and the defense falters. Associated Press coverage notes a tough road performance with key plays by standout players and a narrow scoring margin against a strong host team.
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Lone Star Conference Basketball Leaders Tighten Title Chase
Stephen F. Austin and East Texas State led the Lone Star race with 3‑0 records as Austin beat Southwest Texas State and Trinity, while East Texas State defeated Sam Houston State. North Texas State dropped from unbeaten with a 64‑57 loss to Houston.
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Tyler JC Five Tops Southwestern junior college standings
Tyler JC Five leads the Southwestern junior college conference with a 5 0 record and an average of over 70 points per game. Lamar of Beaumont is the only undefeated team with one game played. The week features Lamar at Tyler and other matchups including Schreiner and North Texas Aggies.
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Ler
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San Angelo
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Paris Gore
Billiards Showman Charles C Peterson to Exhibit at Texas Union
Charles C Peterson, famed trick shot artist known for the shot I can t make, arrives in Austin to perform two billiards exhibitions at the Texas Union on Wednesday at 4 p m and 7 30 p m. The touring ambassador of billiards has long been a celebrated figure since a WWI era flight meeting with Willie Hoppe.
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Texas Union
Willie Hoppe
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Peterson
McMurry and Abilene Christian Share Texas Conference Lead
McMurry and Abilene Christian College lead the Texas Conference basketball race after the first full week. AC defeated Austin 64 to 48 and edged Howard Payne 62 to 60. McMurry beat Southwestern and Austin 53 to 46, while Austin upset Southwestern 60 to 43. Howard Payne remains winless.
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Pro Clay Courts Tourney Opens with Top Stars
In St Augustine Florida the National professional clay courts tournament begins with 32 leading players. The event runs January 15 to January 23 as the winter pro meet sanctioned by the professional lawn tennis association. Defending champion Frank Kovacs of Oakland is favored. Don Budge ranked No 3 also a top contender. A large entry field necessitates an elimination round.
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Blaik's Tough Call Before Army Navy Silence Revealed
Army coach Earl Blaik faced a hard choice before the Army Navy game amid an illness outbreak and injuries. He withheld the bad news to protect the team, leading to a 21 21 tie as Navy battled a weakened Cadet squad. Blaik remains debated for not disclosing the crisis. Blaik worries about his son Bob striving to win a starting spot next fall.
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Red) Blaik
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Golden Gloves Entries High In Heavyweight Classes
Forty entrants are registered for Austin's Golden Gloves tournament at the Athletic Club starting Wednesday. Most interest lies in the 160-pound class and up, with champions earning an all expense trip to Fort Worth for the state tourney, a jacket, and a miniature Golden Glove. Tickets cost 1.50 and 70 cents at the Jaycee booth in the Driskill Hotel. Regional tournaments across Texas run this week in Odessa, Fort Worth, Harlingen, Lufkin, Paris, San Antonio, and Wichita Falls, with Fort Worth hosting the state event February 9 to 14.
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Houston
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Golden Gloves Tourney Entry Form at Austin Club
Open to any amateur boy 16 or older living in the Austin area. Enter in Open or Novice class. Provide name weight age address city experience bouts and prior Gloves history. Mail to Golden Gloves Editor, American Statesman, Austin.
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Golden Gloves
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Austin
Ben Hogan Wins Bing Crosby Invitational at Pebble Beach
Ben Hogan, famed US Open and PGA champion, claimed top money in the Bing Crosby Invitational at Pebble Beach with a 54 hole total of 208. He posted 70 to finish two under par on a wind swept layout, besting a strong pro field across Cypress Point Monterey Peninsula and Pebble Beach courses.
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Cypress Point
Monterey Peninsula
Maroon Cagers Resume Schedule Amid Exams
Austin's Maroon basketball team will skip Friday through Sunday games due to exams and travel to Corpus Christi for a Friday night clash with Toney Burger's 8-1 club. Big State League holds mid winter talks in Sherman with three tentative schedules to club press for selection. Handy Andy's girls rebound from a 27-26 Houston loss as top half dozen state team reads. Johnny Longden and Eddie Arcaro sideline five days for riding fault. Hein Ten Hoff leaves Europe for six month U S contract. undefeated in 148 amateur bouts and 17 pro fights. Lew Jenkins to meet Rene Mamacho in Philadelphia. Eddie Bartolino faces Anthony Arnone in New Orleans. Mexican League sets 18 man rosters with weekend games. Pincus Sober named AAU track chairman with Roeser chairing men's swimming. Plainview's Bob Hooper elected president of American Quarter Horse Association in Denver. Ray Hollingsworth serves as secretary treasurer.
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