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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1946

Page

11

Army Cadets Underdog Spark Beats Navy 21 18 at Philadelphia

In a dramatic Army versus Navy clash at Municipal Stadium Philadelphia the Cadets 21 defeated the Middies 18. Jack Ray kicked three extra points and Doc Blanchard with Glenn Davis posted two first half scores while Navy rallied but fell short in the final period before 102000 spectators including President Truman.

Municipal Stadium Philadelphia Army Navy Doc Blanchard Glenn Davis Truman South Philadelphia Black Knights Hudson Davis Blanchard Jack Ray Notre Dame Middies Arnold Tucker

Tie In Sweepstakes Leads In Golf Event At Eupeach

Russell and Anderson both posted net 67 to tie for top honors in Class A at Eupeach Country Club on Saturday. Yates won Class B with a 69 while Sampson and Armstrong tied for Class C with 70s. Chick Trout, in mid summer form, shot 35 and 31 at Lubbock Country Club for five under par in a foursome with Goldman Howard Burnette. Trout eagled No. 11 par 5 495 yards. Goldman shot 69 and both he and Roy Howard eagled the par 5 500-yard hole.

T. N. Russlel Hugh Anderson Eupeach Country Club Jimmy Yates T. L. ‘Sampson Alvin’ Allison H. ‘Armstrong Chick Trout Lubbock Country Club Jimmy Goldman Amos Howard Bill Burnette Trout Goldman Roy Howard

South Plains Cage Officials Plan Preseason Meeting

South Plains basketball officials will meet at the Hilton hotel Sunday morning for a rules discussion and reinterpretations. A. C. Stumpy Hamilton and Burl Huffman will lead the session with officiating practice at Texas Tech gym afterward.

South - ‘Plains Hilton Hotel A. C Stumpy) Hamilton Burl ‘Huffman Texas Technological College Condoe Uach Tech Gym Huffman

Turner's 25x25 Tops In Gun Club Matches

J. O. Dudley fired a perfect 25x25 at Lubbock Gun Club Saturday to lead the final Turkey shoot. Other winners included Damon Thomas, Ross McWhorter, Clint Kieth, Clyde Tatum, George Turner, Art Johnson, D C Zeh, and W C Boyd. No shoot today per club officials.

J.O. Dudley Lubbock

Seminole and Littlefield Meet in Bi-District Clash

Undefeated Seminole Indians and Littlefield Wildcats clash in bi district playoff at Seminole field Friday. Kickoff at 2 30 p m follows a coin toss decision after the Littlefield Sudan game. Seminole has scored 328 to 70 against foes this season while Littlefield totaled 442 points in 10 games. Coach John Burns led Seminole to a 46 13 victory over Seagraves on Nov 22, and Littlefield earned the district title with a 35 14 win over Sudan on Thanksgiving Day.

Seminole Indians Littlefield Séminole Loyd Lunceford Constant Hood Joe Walker Bobby Hunter Delton Dodd Jack Ridens Rigickle Charles Everett Jameil Argain Wildcats John Burns Seagraves Sudan Burns

Farris Named To Lead Lubbock Boys Club Athletics

Pat Farris, former Texas Tech football star and senior physical education major, was named athletic director of the Lubbock Boys Club. He succeeds Bert Locke to devote more time to his Tech studies and continues a career that began in Lubbock public schools as an all state tackle in 1939.

Pat’ Farris Texas Tech Bert Locke Lubbock Tech Farris

Cage Meet Opens At Roosevelt Thursday Tournament Decides Top Teams

Roosevelt High hosts its annual cage tournament December 5 6 and 7 with eleven girls teams and twelve boys teams including Idalou Shallowater Frenship Cooper New Home Wilson Southland Slaton Robertson Cotton Center and Roosevelt plus the Lubbock Boys Club. Trophies will be awarded to first second and third place in both divisions and will be presented Saturday night. First round matchups include Idalou Wilson New Home Roosevelt Southland Robertson Slaton Cotton Center Cooper and Shallowater among others with games scheduled at 1 3 4 6 7 8 30 p m.

Roosevelt Idalou Shallowater Frenship Cooper New Home Wilson Southland Slaton Robertson Cotton Center Lubbock Boys Club Heriday Ee Wilson New Roosevelt Pa Jay Siaton New ‘Home de Cotton Center Vison Girie—Prenship Idalou-Wilson Bore_Cooper

McGee Sparks Irish To 26-6 Win Over USC

Notre Dame beats Southern California 26 to 6 to complete an undefeated season under Frank Leahy. Texas-born Coy McGee scores twice and rushes for key yards as Notre Dame dominates with 517 rushing yards and 26 first downs despite a stubborn Trojan rally.

McGee Sparks Irish USC South Bend Ind Coy McGee Notre Dame Southern California Frank ‘Leahy Notre Dame Stadium Army Trojans McGee Leahy Longview Tex

Beavers Stop Huskies to Claim Second in Coast Conference

On a soggy field in Portland Oregon State Beavers converted Washington Huskies passes into a 21 to 12 victory. The win placed Oregon State second in the Pacific Coast football conference behind the leaders.

Portland Ore Oregon State Beaver Washington Husky

Marlin Getz Fight Card Promises Unbeaten Streaks

Wayne Martin meets Al Getz in a two of three falls main event at Sled Allen's arena. Semifinal features Bobby Burris against Ace Abbott. George Curtis returns against Boston Lou Garner in a one fall curtain raiser. Tickets go on sale at Wylie's Drug Store at 9 am. Bouts begin at 8:15 pm starting next week.

Wayne Martin Oklahoma University al Getz Pittsburgh Bobby Burris Montana University Ace Abbott Abileneman George Curtis Vicksburg Miss Boston Lou Garner Wylie’s Allen

Mrs Soash Leads In Ladder Tournament At Lubbock

Mrs George Soash led the qualifying rounds in the ladies ladder tournament at Lubbock Country Club. Morley Jennings finished second and A A Foster third with a string of other contestants following in order.

George Soash Lubbock Country Club Morley Jennings A.A. Foster T. E. Patterson J. H. Stiles John Markham C. E. Dean Olan Key Charley Young Bill Freeman Herb Schroeder M. K. Dean C. O. Campbell

Music Is Served With Mealy In State's Training Table

A brief note reports music accompanying the state's athletic training table. It mentions Mealy and the support setup as part of an event or routine. No further details on dates or locations are provided in the readable text.

Mealy Et Pone State

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