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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1945
Page
5
The East Texas league led by President Walter Morris agrees to compete in a Class C World Series against the West Texas New Mexico loop. The move, urged by Specs Ere and Rosenthal, aims to raise youth sports profile with post season play alongside the Dixie and Little World Series, while local coaches seek strong matchups and box office interest.
Guy Airey of San Antonio buys the Beaumont Texas League franchise from Lewis Watson and Dallas associates for an undisclosed price. Watson had previously acquired the club in October from Ernest Peur, with the deal announced in Dallas on December 15.
Tulsa Golden Hurricanes face Georgia Bulldogs in the Oil Bowl on New Year’s Day in Houston. Oscar Reid Mosely and Charley Trippi loom large as Georgia’s stars receive much hype. Tulsa boasts a trick laden T formation and a bowl tradition of big plays.
Wichita Falls Coyotes routed Odessa Bronchos 35 to 0 in front of 11,000 fans to advance to the schoolboy championship semifinals. Lindy Berry led the offense with repeated completions and runs, Joe Dean Tidwell kicked five extra points, and Gregg capped scoring with a TD reception.
A scattered list reports numerous college basketball results with scores across NCAA teams. Notable outcomes include Texas Christian and Texas Tech thin margins, Notre Dame and Illinois players prominent, Kansas State over Nebraska, Purdue over Washington State, Cornell over Penn, and Michigan over Minnesota.
Wichita Falls Coyotes crush Odessa Bronchos 35 to 0 and Highland Park Scotties rout Fort Worth Northside Steers 40 to 6 in quarter finals. The two teams meet again in the schoolboy semi finals with the winner advancing to face the south bracket state final.
Waco Tigers advance to the Texas schoolboy football semifinals with a 13 to 0 victory over Marshall Mavericks. A 77‑yard kickoff by Clifford Lindloff sparked the comeback, followed by two Brenner touchdowns and a late Tig er rush to seal the win with strong defense in the final minutes.
Sudan Hornets win Levelland invitational basketball tournament by beating host Levelland 20 to 10. Brownfield Cubs take third with 24 to 23 over Plainview. Sudans 41 18 semifinal win over Brownfield. Levelland 48 13 over Plainview in semifinal.
Cleveland Rams say they are in top shape for the playoff clash with the Washington Redskins on Sunday. Coach Adam Walsh reports full team readiness including star end Jim Benton who has recovered from a cold.
Tulsa University football team held a short workout today under Coach Henry Frnka as they get ready for the New Year Oil Bowl in Houston against Georgia. About 2,700 tickets for the Texas game went on sale today with sales beginning Monday.
Fort Worth, Dec. 15 Special The Texas Christian Horned Frogs beat Texas Tech Red Raiders 53 to 43 in Fort Worth. Tillery Sneed sparked Tech with a late second half basket after Kerr missed a tying free throw. Leroy Pasco led TCU with 23 points as the Frogs built a first half 34-29 edge and held on after a brief Tech rally. Tech will remain on the road for the night before returning home Sunday morning.
AUSTIN Dec 15 University of Texas announces Dana X Bible will end coaching duties when his 10 year contract expires January 1 1947 He will remain athletic director on a year to year basis Blair Cherry recommended as next head coach Bible will receive 9000 as AD and 8000 for Cherry as head coach Bible rejected renewal offers and will pursue private business interests including a one fourth stake in Camp Mysti near Kerrville with his wife He will keep remaining coaching staff for 1946 season to prepare for the Cotton Bowl vs Missouri January 1 in Dallas
Fleet City's Navy Bluejackets, regarded as the nation's strongest service team, meet the Fort Warren Broncos in the final game at Kezar stadium. Buddy Young leads the offense as injuries sidelined two backfield standouts Steve Juzwik and Harmon Rowe.
Goose Creek Ganders overpower Thomas Jefferson Mustangs 19 to 0 at Alamo Stadium before 11 950 fans. Ted Hunt key performer as Ganders take early lead with a 43 yard pass to Rupert Wright and a series of one yard scores by Jack Kraft and Hunt.
A roundup of 11 New Year football games slated for January 1 1946. Rose Bowl hosts Alabama against Southern California with 94000 expected. Sugar Bowl features Oklahoma A&M versus St Mary's. Cotton Bowl Missouri vs Texas. other bowls include Oil Bowl Sun Bowl Gator Bowl Flower Bowl Raisin Bowl and Vulcan Bowl. The East team trains in Evanston Illinois ahead of Shrine East-West game.
Highland Park Scotties overwhelmed North Side Seers 40 to 6 in Fort Worth. 19 000 fans braved cold as Scotties dominated after the first quarter and advanced toward a semifinal with Wichita Falls. Bill Elliott, Moxley, Weatherford and Russell starred with multiple scoring plays.
Promoter Pete Hallas announced a Wednesday wrestling card at the Lubbock Horse and Mule Arena featuring two new entrants Tom Felis and Joe Parker plus Ted Torres returning. The event includes a free for all opening match, a two out of three falls semi final, and a two out of three falls main event with time limits 30, 45, and 90 minutes respectively. Sailor Watkins plans to return to Lubbock for a new bout soon.
The University of Texas has sold 1,500 of its 3,000 Cotton Bowl tickets for Dallas New Year’s Day. Longhorns and university officials announced today that sales would continue through Saturday. The team will practice daily next week and depart for Dallas by train on December 30.
The article notes preparations for an improved passing offense featuring a spread formation perfected by Coach Ted Shipley. Willis Barnes cites plans to use newly formed aerial power to challenge the Denver Pioneers in prewar play, with Don Rumley and others contributing to the effort.
Manhattan Kansas reports Kansas State Wildcats start 1946 football season September 28 at night in Abilene Texas against Hardin-Simmons Cowboys. Athletic director M. Ahearn announced the plan amid return of college football after wartime pause.
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