Worsham Wins Phoenix Open With 272 Final Round
Lew Worsham, former US Open champion, shot 272 to win the Phoenix Open at Phoenix Country Club. He sealed victory with an eight-foot final-hole putt as Lawson Little finished a stroke back at 273. Hogan, contesting his first 1950 event, withdrew with illness after a 65 in round one.
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Ariz
Lew Worsham
Worsham
Lawson Little
Oakmont
Phoenix Country Club
Ben Hogan
Little
Chick Harbert
Jim Ferrier
Jimmy Clark
Laguna Beach
Calif
E. J
Dutch) Harrison
Lloyd Mangrum
Bertram and Briggs Set Final Showdown in District 78B
Bertram Panthers and Briggs Eagles each carry one loss after split two double elimination games in the District 78B tournament. Bertram upset Briggs 47 38 to force a final in Bertram at 6 p.m. Thursday. Joe Peery of Bertram scored 78 points over five games as an outstanding performer.
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ANS
Panthers
Briggs’ Eagles
Thursay
Briggs
Joe
Lefty) Peery
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Haas
Crookes
Ore
Spectre
Hall of Famer Mel Ott to Attend NL Anniversary
New York Giants star Mel Ott, a newly elected Hall of Fame member, will join 14 other inductees at the National League's 58th anniversary celebration.
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Mel Ott
New York
New York Giant
Regional Golden Gloves High School Entries Lack Depth
Entries for the regional high school division of the Golden Gloves are scarce ahead of the City Coliseum event on February 6 7 and 9. Elgin High School provides most entries while others show limited interest with only four district winners moving to the regional stage. Tom Attra Scho fights Lichtweigt James Dixon and Cunningham may join Maroons star backfield. Louie Munoz trains Johnny Burk with Burk a promising returnee after losing a close decision to James York of Temple.
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City Coliseum
Ees
Geo
Elgin High School
Tom Attra
Wit
Louie Munoz
Johnny Burk
Burk
Looki
James York
Temple
Topper Reserves Play Half Game in 71-33 Triumph
St Edward's Hiltoppers of Austin defeated St Thomas University Tommies of Houston 71 to 33. Coach Ed Norris rested starters for about half the game as the eighth win of the season came with a 17-4 opening run and strong 46 percent field goal shooting. Be tid Be ies Geri tee. ya 1g fatin? He eae erat.
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Topper
Houston
St. Edward's University Hiltoppers
Austin
St. Thomas University
Tommies
Ed Norris
St. Edward’s Crew
Selena
St. Edward's
Golden Gloves At A Glance Regional Tournament Preview
Regional Golden Gloves action titled Golden Gloves At A Glance outlines a City Col limb venue with weigh in and matchups. The Austin American and local clubs promote ticket sales with proceeds aiding a civic project in Austin. Noted boxers and weights show a state tournament pathway with divisions from light to heavyweight and allocations for on site rounds and finals.
Three Films at Pan Am Center Schedule
Three films are listed for Pan Am Center on Third and Camal Streets. The baseball title is World Series of 1950. A Southwest Conference Highlights of 1949 football segment and a Big Eight basketball feature complete the program.
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Sports Net
Pan American Center
Third and
Camal Streets
Hutto Thrall Teams Capture District Tilt
Williamson County schools won both district tournament crowns at Georgetown. Hutto beat Round Rock 45 41 to take the boys title while Thrall routed Granger 50 17 for the girls championship. A second district meet is scheduled for February 9 10.
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Georgetown
Williamson County
Hutto
Round Rock
Thrall
Granger
Bespe Boske
Ac SB Ito
Tourney Proposed For Middle Crown
Matchmaker Al Weill of the International Boxing Club announced plans for a March elimination tournament to crown the welterweight champion if Ray Robinson abdicates. Robinson defends his title against Jake LaMotta in Chicago on February 14 with the outcome potentially forcing relinquishment and prompts a three‑match trial among Gavilan Fusari Bratton and Graham.
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New York
al Weill
International Boxing Club
Ray Robinson
Robinson
Jake LaMotta
Chicago
Weill
Cuba
Kid Gavilan
Charlie Fusari
Irvington
N. J
Johnny Bratton
Billy Graham
Thanksgiving Day Gridiron Stays Nov. 29 Not Dec
Texas and Texas A&M will meet on Thanksgiving Day at College Station as scheduled. Administrators had considered moving the game to Saturday December 1 but kept the November 29 date on the official timetable.
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Texas
Texas A&m
College Station
A&M Exes Honor Grid Star Molberg At Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Texas January 2 ANS A testimonial dinner will honor Carl Buddy Molberg for his three year Texas A&M football record as guard and outstanding 1949 Aggie player. Molberg began with Fredericksburg High School Hill Billies as a backfield standout. Tickets for the A&M Exes event are $2.00 and available through the Aggie club.
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ANS
Carl
Buddy) Molberg
Gillespie County
Texas A&m Exes Association
Molberg
Texas Aggies
Aggie
Hill Billies
al Dawson
A&m
Aggle
NCAA Meet Almost Sure of 7 Teams
Seven teams Kentucky Columbia North Carolina State Indiana Arizona Brigham Young appear poised for NCAA bids as major powers slip at least once this season. Kentucky overwhelmed Vanderbilt 74 49 and Oklahoma A M edged Missouri 49 48 while both pursue at large selections and conference champions vie for limited slots.
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Kentucky
An AM
Columbia
See
End University
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Lions
Harvard
National Are Athletic Association
Oklahoma
A&m
N.C. State
Indiana
Arizona
Brigham Young
Kansas State
Texas
California
Washington State
Pacific Coast
Oklahoma A&m
Wildcats
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Vanderbilt
Adolph Rupp
Clift Hagan
Owensboro
Aggies
Bradley
DePaul
St. Louis
UT Adds Menasco to Army Ranks After All-America Season
Menasco, a Sandia junior and UT all American lineman, has joined the army by 16 lines into the post in rmy.
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Menasco Menasco
University of Texas
Menasco
Sanda
Doran Captures Helen Lee Amateur Cup In 34-Hole Win
Doran, a 27 year old Cleveland schoolteacher, defeated Polly Riley 3 and 2 to win the Helen Lee amateur cup. Doran led from start to finish, pulling away with a birdie at the 28th and sealing the victory with a par at the 29th as Riley faltered late.
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Polly Riley
Cleveland
Fort Worth
Texas
Doran
Riley
Oeo
Poland
Big Challenge Faces UT In Clash With A&M And TCU
Texas, the unbeaten leader, faces a pivotal stretch against Texas A&M and Texas Christian as mid term exams slow play. The Aggies and Horns aim to join or lead the standings while conference games drive the race for the title. Joe McDermott of Rice leads season scoring with 230, closely followed by George McLeod of Christian at 226 and Jack Brown of Southern Methodist with 82 conference points.
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Lackland Air Force Base
Howard Payne
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A&m
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George McLeod
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Jack Brown
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Ocahoma City
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Ian
Houste
Southern Me
Gerhardt Davis
Norman Mu Rice
Fe Freeman
Ravior
Concordia Takes SAL Lead With 44 29 Victory
Concordia surged to the South West Academic League lead by routing Central of San Antonio 44 to 29. The standout scored 22 points with nine field goals and four free throws as Central Catholic-Villarreal and Ledford added key baskets in a lopsided win.
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Vetet A
Central of
San Antonio
Ata
Cereasee
Mit
Gtedien
Nac
Central Catholic
Villerreal
Korn
Veltman
McTheny
Onou
Ledford
Rice Institute to Begin Spring Football Drills
Rice Institute opens spring football with 15 lettermen reporting under Head Coach Jess Neely. He expects 39 letter men from last year's freshmen and 14 returning from the 1950 squad, with key backs and linemen named among the expected participants.
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Rice Institute
Jess Neely
Neely
Sammy Burk
Burkhalter
Dickie
Bob Haddo
Teddy Riggs
Gene Silver
Bill Howton
Sonny McCurry
Bill Crockett
Ted Watson
Bobby Moore
Gene Little
Charlie Stearns
Simon Verne
Jack Day
Don Rhoden
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Alfonso Morales
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