West Texas grid feud stirs prep fan interest
Mack Turner notes a brewing football feud between Blondy Cross of San Angelo and Fritz Powell of Amarillo as both districts rise with eyes on finals. Cross envisions two San Angelo teams in the race and recalls last year's state run, while Amarillo challenges the Westerners' schedule and the Sandies. The column cites schedule talk, intra squad scraps, and coach Dixie White weighing odds for Lubbock High and local girls volleyball prospects.
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Blondy Cross Jown
San Angelo
Frtz Powell
Amarillo
Blondy Cross
Blondy
West Texas
Amarillo Sandies
Putt
Sandies
Westerners
Bobcats
Dixie White
Dixie
Lubbock High
Notre Dame
Lubbock Beats San Angelo For Top Track Meet Honors
Lubbock High Westerners dominated the San Angelo Invitation track meet scoring 48 1/4 points led by Bobby Martyn who won both the 100 and 220 yard dashes. San Angelo placed Del Rio and Brady among top finishers with multiple event points, as Taibhoeck and Ballinger athletes also contributed strong showings across sprints, relays, hurdles, and field events.
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Lubbock
San Angelo
Lubbock High School Westerners
Bobcats
Bobby Martyn
Burl
Gene Moore
Taibhoeck
Lubbeck
San Angelo del Rio
Brady
Burdies Yous
del Rio
Carley
Bolea
Sessoma
McCorstin
Ballinger
Dodson
Horner
Moore
Bennet
Ban Angelo
Nichols
Taibback
Qedfreyv
Menard
Algo
Ron Lewrery
Butler Lubbock
Secaom Brady
Thire Kelton
Mierin Hampton Brady
Graham Lubbock
Packer Mertzan
Trend Emeret
Poobbeck
Dubbock
Gecorad San Angelo
Tome @AF
Strat de
Baris Tubberk Welle
Sen Angelo
Graham Ban
McSpaden Holds Lead in Knoxville Golf Tourney
Harold Jug McSpaden shot a steady 69 to lead Knoxville’s inaugural event with a 36 hole total of 135 two strokes ahead of challengers Jimmy Johnson Byron Nelson and Bob Hamilton. Nelson struggled on the back nine while Johnson and Hamilton posted 70 and 69 respectively to stay hot. Sgt Alvin C York will present $6666 to the winner Sunday.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Philadelphia
Harold
Jug) McSpaden
Jimmy Johnson
Detroit
Lord
Byron Nelson
Toledo
Bob Hamilton
Evansville
Ind
McSpaden
Nelson
Johnson Youngster
Hamilton
Byron
Card‘ding
Tony Penna
Dayston
Ohio
Dave Clark
Houston
Tex
Jimmy Hines
Amsterdam
N. Y
Craig Wood
Marnagoneck
Johnny Wrevolta
Evanston
Sam Byrd
Tennessee
Alvin C. York
Giant pitchers shine as Giants blank Orioles in spring tilt
In Baltimore on April 1 a trio of New York Giants pitchers held the Baltimore Orioles to six hits in a spring training game. Bill Voiselle, from Jersey City, hurled three perfect innings to start the contest and reinforce the rookie arms in camp.
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Baltimore
New York Giant
Baltimore Orioles
Bill Voiselle
Jersey City
Petersburg Ringmen Set to Meet Amarillo in Big Duel
Petersburg and Amarillo clash in a 15 fight program as Curtis Kelley trains his improved ring squad to avenge an 8-6 loss to Joe Scroggins’s team. Ed Gill leads Amarillo in a rematch with Surratt, while Ralph White faces Jack Thurman and Billy Pittman eyes Dean Oldfather in a card routed by local fans. Ringside seats are at City Drug Store, with out of town orders welcome.
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Petersburg
Curtis Kelley
Joe Scroggin
Amarillo Pugs
Amarillo
North Plains
Panhandle
Amarillia
Ed Gill
Wendy Surratt
Amarillan
Scroggins
Surratt
Ralph White
Jack Thurman
Billy Pittman
Dean Oldfather
Cliff Timberlake
Joe Norman
Fluff Myers
City Drug
Lockney Noses Out Petersburg Fighters
Lockney High School beat Petersburg boxers on April 1 by taking seven of 13 bouts. Notable results include Bybee knocking out Albert Clubb in the first round and Love defeating Stanton by decision.
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Lockney
Lockney High School
Beok Busters
Petersburg
A. Love
Stanton
RB. Bybee
Albert Clubb
Bill Manning
Rabbit Tops Small Game for Shotgun Shells
The rabbit remains the most popular small game species, driving demand for shotgun shells.
Olton Favored In Track Meet
Olton, April 1. The Olton Mustangs, revived track squad of 22, led by James Franks, aim for at least runner up in District 4-A meet at Lubbock on April 8. The history of Olton track features stars from 1926 to 1941, including Bryant and Jackson with district records in shot put and hurdles.
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Olton
South Plains
Olton Mustangs
Lubbock
Orton
Carl Hooper
Albert Hooper
M. C. Ledbetter
Grover Dennis
Bob Reinhart
W. J. Weazencroft
Bob Bryant
Jackson
Bryant
James Fidon Franks
Franks
Wilburn Andrews
Charles Ray Ball
Lonnie Ball
Jack Fd Cummings
George Clark
Jack Coleman
William de Bers
W. B. Dickenson
Harold Donalson
Clyde Emberton
James Fdon Franks
A. J. Givens
Jackie Gullet
Perry Gullet
Elmo Hall
Billy Langford
Avery Mitchell
Archie Serey
Gene Trotter
Chares Vyaughn
Gene Spain
Bobcats May Lose A Pair Of Grid Stars
San Angelo High School faces potential losses as two top players may not return. George Graham fullback and George Hughes guard, named co captain, plan to pursue college training or navy V-4 placement, aiming for Texas Christian University or the University of Texas.
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San Angelo
Bobcats
George Graham
George Hughes
Hughes
Navy
Graham
Army
Texas Christian University
University of Texas
Sailors defeat Red Sox in opening exhibition game
In Baltimore the Sailors edged the Boston Red Sox 23 to 16. A former Yale pitcher started for Boston and was relieved by Mike Roba after four hits. Seattle Sailors extended a late eighth inning run to seal the victory.
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Baltimore
Boston Red Sox
Curts Bay
Wave Iy
Yale
Red Sox
War
Mike Roba
Yieiding
Ang
Boston
A's rookie stars in 4-0 exhibition win over Frederick Hustlers
The Philadelphia Athletics defeated the Frederick Hustlers 4 to 0 in an exhibition game shortened to four and a half innings due to rain. Rookie pitcher Mey Agiil (Agiil) contributed to the shutout as rain halted play in the fifth inning.
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Frederick
Mey
Tteou
Philadelphia Athletics
Frederick Hustiers
Wnh
Amazing Saga of Utah Blitz Kids Captures NCAA Crown
Utah Utes coach Vadal Peterson led his team from an unlikely NCAA run to upset St. John’s of Brooklyn 43-36 in Madison Square Garden. Peterson praised his players for loving to play and seizing the national title after overcoming an earlier loss to Kentucky and advancing from the West region.
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Utah
Jack Cuddy
United Press
New York
Philip O. Badger
Badger
New York University
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Utan
St. John's
Brooklyn
Salt Lake City
Vadal Petersen
Utah Utes
Madison Square Garden
Vadal Peterson
Utah U
James A. Naismith
Springfield
Mass
Peterson
Kentucky
Madison Square Garden Court
Utes
Kansas City
Arkansas
Missouri
Towa State
Dartmouth
St. John’s
Cubs Win Wild One Over Tigers In Evansville
Cubs beat the Tigers 10 to 9 after a 36 hit slugfest. Cub rookie Ed Henyzewsk pitched three shutout innings and Jim Hiresko also held the Tigers scoreless for three frames. Newhouser gave up 12 hits and five runs in four innings.
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Cubs
Tigers
Evansville
Ind
Detroit Tigers
Chicago Cubs
Ed Henyzewsk
Cub
Jim Hiresko
Hal Newhouser
Sens Beat Bombers College Park Exhilarating Preseason Win
The Washington Senators defeated the Glenna Martin Bombers of Baltimore 7 to 2 in a preseason game at College Park Maryland. Len seenie led with strong hitting and the Senators showcased offense against the independent club.
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Sens
College Park
Washington Senators
Len Sehenie
Glenna Martin
Baltimore
Yanks Purchase OF Lawrence Roenthal from Bears
The New York Yankees acquired outfielder Lawrence Roenthal from their Newark International League farm system. The 31 year old hit .272 for the Bears last season.
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YANKS
Atlantic City
New York
Yankees
Nuifielder
Lawrence Roenthal
Newark
Bears
Seminole, O'Donnell claim tennis finalists at Denver City
In District 4-A at Denver City on April 1, Seminole High won two tennis places while Levelland and O'Donnell took the others. Denver City claimed the volleyball crown, with Seminole finishing runner up. J. L. Houser of Levelland won boys singles. Seminole pair Sherman and Stanley won boys doubles. Johnnie Gilmer of Seminole won girls singles.
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Denver City
Honurs
Seminole High School
Levelland
O’donnell
O'Donnell High School
Netters
Seminole
J. L. Houser
Christopher
O'Donnell
L. D. Sherman
Ron Stanley
Wheeler
Donnell
Johnnie Gilmer
Pat Burns
Edna Edwards
Peggy Cummings
Betty Hudson
Lou Anderson
Seagraves
Bolton
Canyon
Four Share Honors For Tech Play Day
Four Texas Tech co eds shared top honors in the 14th annual play day at Texas Tech Saturday. More than 130 girls took part in the all day event sponsored by the Women’s Recreation Association and the Tech Physical Education Department. Willa Jean Bailey Lomita Warner Polly Cook and Robbie Beckman tied for high point honors with 13 points each winning two first places and a second. Second place honors went to five girls with 10 points each: Margaret Brown Nora McMahon Edna May Shewmake Mary Hooten and Jeannie Cowart. Neda Beth Lutrick was third with nine points. Bailey won first in badminton and tennis doubles and second in tennis singles. Warner first in ping pong doubles and softball and second in basketball. Cook first in yacks and basketball and second in volleyball. Beckman first in softball first in relays and second in badminton.
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Texas Tech
Women's Recreation Association
The
Tech Physical Education Department
Willa Jean Bailey
Lomita Warner
Polly Cook
Robbie Beckman
Margaret Brown
Nora McMahon
Edna May Shewmake
Mary Hooten
Jeannie Cowart
Neda Beth Lutrick
Bailey
Warner
Cook
Beckman
Five Hits, Yankees Defeat Phillies in Exhibition Opener
The New York Yankees won 5 to 4 over the Philadelphia Phillies in Atlantic City in the first exhibition game of the year. Johnny Lindell hit a homer with two aboard and George Stirnweiss added a three bagger with two on, all off Charles Schanz, as 2,678 fans and about 500 wounded soldiers looked on.
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Atlantic City
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Phillies
Johnny Jindell
Creorge Stirnweiss
Charles Schanz
Challenge Me First Wins Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park
Challenge Me, Bronte Farm’s brown colt, captured the Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park posting a three and a half length victory over Erlanger Stable’s Shut Up. Bet Buzzer finished third as Challenge Me rode by Anthony Skorowski completed 1 501-5 in 1 50 1.5.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Challenge Me
Bronte Farm
Oaklawn Park
Erlanger Stable
Bet Buzzer
Anthony Skorowski
Farm System Payoff Great Boon To Cards
The St. Louis Cardinals credit their farm system for depth in wartime, with Emil Verban and pitchers Al Jurisich Alix Donnelly and Byerly among draftee replacements. Manager Billy Southworth praises the farms for producing star players amid manpower losses and notes Detroit, Richmond cannery workers, and the Tigers aided their ascent. Verban rose from Detroit farm ties before joining the Cardinals with a .310 showing in 1942.
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Cairo
al Jurisich
Alix Donnelly
Byerly
Fred Schmidt
Cardinals
Detroit
Richmond
Calif
Detroit Tigers
Verban
Tigers
Alexandria
Hot Spring
Ark
Houston
Columbus
Rice Owls Set to Contend in Southwest Conference
Rice Institute completes spring football with coach Jess Neely aiming at a conference title. Veterans join newcomers including George Walmsley and Lloyd Parker as the squad trains under the TNT formation with standout Frank Lawrence and Davis Parrish leading the backfield and line units promising depth for the 1944 season.
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Houston
Rice Institute
Jess Neely
George Walmsley
Goose Creek
Lloyd Parker
Fleet
Southern Methodist
Rice
Frank Lawrence
Davis Parrish
Lawrence
Neely
TNT
Bill Scruggs
Buck Sheffield
Orville Crutchfield
Benton Davis
Bob Zellman
Truman Wright
H. J. Nichols
Johnny Cox
Owls
Juddy Helcamp
H. D. Tate
Leonard Kilgore
Bruce Bradbeer
Charlie Grinninger
Bollweevils Plan A Full Grid Schedule
MONTICELLO Ark April 1 The Arkansas A&M Bollweevils who ended a decade of football low mood here with the aid of Navy-Marine trainees last fall plan a full schedule in 1944 St Homer Cole Aggie athletic director who piloted the Weevils through a sensational season and into the Ol Bowl at Houston said today he had asked Tennessee Arkansas Ole Miss Louisiana State Kentucky Alabama and Southwestern Louisiana Institute for games
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Monticello
Ark
Arkansas A&m Bollwee Vils
Navy-Marine
St. Homer
White Sox Bombers Beat Pirates 16-3 in Exhibition
In Louisville on April 1 the Chicago White Sox defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 16 to 3 in the first spring training exhibition. The Pale Hose plated nine runs in the third inning on eight hits and a miscue, staying ahead of Frankie Frisch's Pirates. Also noted: Texas schoolboy basketball champions repeated Oak Cliff Athens and Jeff Davis with Slidell earning Class B repeats.
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Louisville
Chingo White Sox
Pittsburgh Pirates
Frankie Frisch
Oak Cliff
Dallas
Athens
Jeff Davis
Houston
Slidell
Flying Charley Parker Shines At Texas Relays
Charley Parker of Thomas Jefferson High San Antonio dominated the Texas Relays in Austin. He twice broke his 100 yard dash record, won the 220, anchored relay teams to victory, and earned outstanding athlete honors in the high school class. August Erfurth set a 14.5 in the 120 yard high hurdles in prelims, while Ralph Ellsworth aided Texas in multiple wins.
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Austin
Charley Parker
Thomas Jefferson High School
San Antonio
Texas Relays
August Erfurth
Brackenridge
Erfurth
Ralph Ellsworth
University of Texas
Alamo Heights
Giles
Parker
Ellsworth
Texas
Southwestern
Oklahoma
Thomas Jefferson High
Perry Samuels
Jefferson
Goose Creek
Great Lakes Naval Training School
Jerry Thompson
J. B. Outlaw
North Texas State Teachers College
Corpus Christi Naval Air Station
Francis Ryan
Foremer
Columbia University Star
Corpus Christi
Noon caster returns as Brownfield head coach
Aubra Nooncaster, former Brownfield High coach, resumes the post after a medical discharge from the Army Air Forces. Johnny Bost becomes athletic director and assistant coach. Nooncaster's teams gained high playoff prominence and spring practice shows 80 prospects for the new season.
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Brownfield
Aubra Nooncaster
Brownfield High School
FE. E. Hancock
Nooncaster
Army Air Forces
Brownfield School
Johnny Bost
Bost
West Texas
Army
Pony Veterans Shine In Spring Scrimmage
In Dallas on April 1 Coach Jimmy Stewart led the Southern Methodist Mustangs through a hard scrimmage with a veteran lineup led by C. D. Allen who repeatedly found pay dirt against an inexperienced Blues squad. Standouts included L. B. Cox Gene Holt James Meletio Claude Hill J. T. Watson Joe Dyer Cecil Miles who scored for the Blues after a pass interception. Training continues for three weeks in the spring drill.
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Dallas
Jimmy Stewart
Southern Methodist Mustangs
C. D. Allen
Blue Eleven
Blues
Allen
L. B. Cox
Gene Holt
James Meletio
Claude Hill
Red
J. T. Watson
Henderson
Joe Dyer
Sherman
Cecil Miles
Wilmer-Hutchins
Stewart
Byrnes Sacks Double For Brownie Victory
Milt Byrnes of the St. Louis Browns doubled with the bases loaded in the fifth inning against Toledo to drive in three runs as the Browns won 6-4 in a seven inning practice game at Cape Cod.
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Cape Girardfall
Milt Byrnes
St. Louis Browns
Toledo
Byrnes
Wisconsin bowler posts dubious novice tourney score
Beaver Dam reports a young woman competing in the novice division of the state bowling tournament may have posted the nation’s lowest three games. Her figures read 17 15 0 for a total of 32, drawing attention at the Wisconsin event.
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Beaver Dam
Wis
Wisconsin
Cadets Triumph Over Pros in Season Opener at West Point
United States Military Academy baseball team defeated Montreal Royal 8 to 6 on Double Day Field after collecting nine hits from three Montreal Royal pitchers.
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West Point
Montreal Royal
United States Military Academy
Doubleday Field
Top Flight Led Turf Money Winners in 1931
Top Flight, hailed as the greatest filly of all time, topped turf money winners in 1931 with a seven race win streak and earnings totaling 8219,000, highlighting her dominance on the track.
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Top Flight
Samuels Sets Short Term Record In 100
In Austin at the Texas Relays Perry Samuels of Thomas Jefferson High School San Antonio set an early 100 yard dash mark in Texas Memorial Stadium within the first heat. Charles Parker of the same school next heat lowered Samuels’s 9.8 to 9.7, with Parker again shaving to 9.6 in the finals, breaking a record that had stood since 1936.
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Austin
Texas Relays
Perry Samuels
Thomas Jefferson High School
San Antonio
Texas
Samuels
Texas Memorial Stadium
Charsley Parker
Texas A&M to Host Southwest Conference Swimming Meet
COLLEGE STATION Tex April 1 Texas A and M will host the annual Southwest Conference swimming meet in the P L Dawns Jr Natatoruim the night of April 6 7 Texas and A and M expect entries in each event With Naval trainees aiding Baylor Rice Texas Christian and Southern Methodist expected to send strong representations The Aggie pool has ten lanes possibly reducing preliminaries and Texas has led water sports under Southwest Conference rules for a dozen years with A and M a close second since 1934 and Southern Methodist often third
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College Station
Tex
Texas A
M. College
P. L. Dawns
Texas
Baylor
Rice
Texas Christian
Southern Methodist
Aggie
Art Adamson
Adamson
Many USO Centers To Be Abandoned In The Midwest
William Paul Davidson of National USO headquarters disclosed at an institute for volunteer USO workers that many of the 3,000 USO centers will be modified or abandoned, especially in the Midwest, as more centers are needed in coastal areas and the Hawaiian Islands. USO representatives from Galveston, Freeport, Orange and Houston attended.
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Houston
Anril
USO
Midwest
Hawaiian Islands
William Paul Davidson
National
Galveston
Freeport
Orange
Dean Mildred Thompson Named to American Delegation
Secretary Hull announces that Dean Mildred Thompson of Vassar College is appointed a member of the American delegation to work with the conference of Allied ministers of education in London.
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Washington
Hull
Mildred Thompson
Vassar College
Conference of Allied Ministers of Education
London
Mexico to send 66000 farm workers to the United States
Mexico plans to send 66 000 farm workers to the United States between April and August. A group of deputies was told to liaise with U S authorities and ensure proper placement and welfare of the workers.
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Mexico City
Mexico
United States
Group of Deputies
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