Texas Tech Raiders Schedule Includes Texas Clash Next Sept
Odessa Bro reports Texas Techs 1947 schedule features a September 20 game at Memorial Stadium in Austin against the Texas Longhorns. The slate includes four Southwest Conference foes plus five other opponents with six home games at Tech Stadium Lubboch and one trip to Denver.
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All-American conference draft lists announced in Cleveland
In Cleveland on December 21 the All-American Football Conference drafted Texas Tech center Tuffy Nabors and Tech fullback Ed Robnet. Also selected were guards Spot Collins and Jim Wright, tackles Harlan Wetz and Clyde LeForce, ends Ted Scruggs and Earl Dame, and backs Clyde LeForce and others from Texas Texas A and M Rice SMU Tulsa. Not all teams announced their complete choices.
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Tuffy) Nabors
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North Teunley Meechers Rally in State Tourney
Houston State Teachers claimed consolation honors with a 64 to 56 win over Stephen F. Austin. Semifinals saw Pep Perdine defeat Texas A&M 53-36 and North Texas beat Texas Tech 59-46. Sam Houston College also earned consolation with a 64-56 victory over Stephen F. Austin and took third place.
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Hubbers pick Jackie Sullivan as 1947 manager
In 1947 campaign notes, Hubbers appoint Jackie Sullivan to manage the Lubbock team next season. Sullivan led Hubbers hitters with a .341 average in 74 games and succeeds James E Miller. Proxy Sam Rosenthal announced the appointment, aiming to restore the club to its 1938 era stature.
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Turner Tops Scorers Westerners Beat Abernathy 40 to 25
Lubbock Western led by Turner defeated Abernathy Antelopes 40 25 after a 16 16 halftime tie. Coach Harvey Dunn’s team shifted to a strong defense in the final two quarters to pull away.
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Deer and quail hunting pick up as season nears end
Cooler weather boosts hunting prospects across Texas with deer moving toward the Rio Grande valley and quail numbers up 25 to 30 percent though finding them remains tough. Turkey and duck hunts face mixed results as fog and conditions affect limits, and dove season winds down in the south zone.
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Odessa Broncs Reach 1946 State Final In Upset Victory
Odessa Broncs beat Highland Park Scotties 31 13 to advance to the Texas schoolboy football championship final against Thomas Jefferson of San Antonio. Townsend led with 172 pounds, scoring twice and setting up a third as Odessa erased an early deficit before 14500 fans. Townsend also set up another score with a 68 yard quick kick and Townsends rally sealed the win as Holderman added the final TD.
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Stadium Plans Take Spotlight
A nationwide AP survey details plans for new or enlarged stadiums and arenas costing at least 50 million dollars to seat about 500000. Projects include a 20000000 Madison Square Garden expansion in New York and UT Texas upgrading to 60000 seats with a 20090 field house for basketball.
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Lumber-production figures show an uptick since 1942
The report notes a rise in lumber output marking the first increase since 1942. Industry officials credited improved demand and seasonal factors, while analysts warned gains may face fluctuations in the coming months.
Durant High Downs Sherman In High Scoring Clash
Durant defeats Sherman Texas 165 to 18 in a lopsided Texas Oklahoma state line game. Durant’s 6 4 center Joe Barker scores 36 points as the scorekeeper tallies a record total.
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Trojans Triumph Over Tulane in Belated Campaign Finale
The Southern California Trojans beat the Tulane Green Wave 20 to 13 in a belated season finale played in perfect weather before about 25 000 fans. The game had been postponed from 1943 due to the war.
College Basketball Scores From Various Matches
Texas Tech 46 Texas A and M 51 Sam Houston 64 Stephen F. Austin 56 Pepperdine 53 Texas A and M 36 Austin 54 Houston U 43 Sam Houston 58 Rice 54 Boston College 73 Fordham Arkansas 46 Marquette 55 Wisconsin 47 Hardin 43 Texas Mines 53 New Mexico A and M Baylor 84 Cincinnati 45 Holy Cross 45 Dartmouth 34 Notre Dame 89 Drake 56 De Paul 60 North Carolina 83
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High School Football Scores From Odessa and Dallas Region
Odessa 31 over Mishandark Dallas 13. Southern Cal 2013 North Texas 14. Pac 13. Collegiate results show varied outcomes across teams with several close scores.
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Whiteface Hoopsters Cup Two From Morton
Whiteface boys beat Morton 35 to 29 as Ray McCoy and Glen Tica scored 14 points each. Whiteface girls defeated Morton 20 to 9 led by Gaylia Peters.
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Georgia Tech Coach Dodd Linked to Baylor Head Coach Move
Morning Advocate editor Dan Hardesty reports a trusted source saying Georgia Tech coach Bobby Dodd is to become Baylor head coach next fall. The notice notes possible ten year contract around twelve thousand dollars yearly, with Dodd traveling from Waco to Houston for final game arrangements.
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Kilgore HS Wins Oil Belt Tournament Title
Kilgore High School defeated Longview High School 37 to 31 to win the first annual Oil Belt Basketball tournament. Twelve Class AA teams participated in the two day event.
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Dory Detton Signs To Meet Pittsburgh Ironman At Christmas Night Show
Dory Detton signs to face Pittsburgh ironman in a two out of three fall main event at Sled Allen's arena on Christmas night. Detton touts speed and ring knowledge while Burns remains a key rival in the looming bout for local mat fans.
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Dallas men fined for selling game tickets without license
In Odessa December 21 two Dallas men were fined on charges of selling tickets without a license connected to the Odessa Highland Park football game. Judge Raymon Stocker fined one man 121.90 after testimony showed he sold a ticket for 5 dollars. admissions were 2.40. A second man faced a 500 dollar game ticket fine.
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Browns Seek First All America Title Despite Snowy Hurdles
Cleveland Browns face the New York Yankees in snow at municipal stadium for the loop title. Four injured players and a fired captain jostle the lineup as the Browns rely on a quick opening T formation to overcome bad luck and weather. The Browns, who beat the Yankees twice this season, enter as 13 point favorites for the championship fight.
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North Texas State Edges College of the Pacific in Rough Classic
Billy Dinkle leads a late rally as North Texas State tops College of the Pacific 14 13 in a rough first annual One Mist game. Ned McNeal returns a 55 yard interception for NTSTU and Dinkle kicks the extra point after a late Pacific touchdown.
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Anton Second Place In New Deal Tournament
The Avalanche Journal reports correction of the final results from the New Deal basketball tournament held December 12 13 and 14 at New Deal school. Anton teams were second in both divisions behind Petersburg, with close final scores. Other placers include Reburg girls Abernathy boys and New Deal as hosts.
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Ralls Triumphs Over Lockney for Tournament Title
In the Ralls Invitation, the Jackrabbits beat Lockney Longhorns 28-21 to keep the championship at home. Carter Page scored 11 with a strong floor game, Roy Marsh added 9 for runnerup honors, while Logan, Messer, and Floydada's Glenn Carmack led other top scorers and Floydada won third place over Crosbyton 35-24. An all star team was named afterward with Page as center and players from Ralls Floydada Lockney and Crosbyton.
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