Odessa Bronchos win Texas schoolboy title 21 14 over Jefferson
Odessa Bronchos defeat Thomas Jefferson 21 to 14 to capture the Texas Interscholastic League schoolboy championship in a clash marked by fierce running and sharp passing. Kyle Rote led the Mustang attack and Haden Fry, Gabrel, Townsend and Holderman fueled the final drive for the title. The game drew about 40 000 spectators and capped an undefeated 14 game season for Odessa.
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Harold V. Ratliff
Associated Press
Austin
Odessa
Hardy
Texas
Jefferson
Kyle
Mustangs
Byron
Santone
Bronchos
Dallas
West Texans
Townsend
Harvey
Gabrel
Haden Fry
Mustang
Wilbert Heineman
Pat Knight
Ralston Chapin
Sonny Payne
Rote
Chapin
Knight
Holderman
H. L
Sonny) Holderman
Fry
Lay
Payne
All-America picks list includes several Texas players
A fragmented list shows draft notables including Hubert Bechtel from Texas and others such as Leo Daniels of Texas A M Jim Canady Rudolph Mobley and Hardin Simmons. The notes reference a Cleveland meeting and Michigan code 1548 with 1944 1945 designations.
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Cleveland
Hubert Bechtel
Texas
University
Backs
Leo. Daniels
Texas A& M
Jim. Canady
Rudolph. Mobley
Hardin-Simmons
Slight Rose Bowl Favorites: Illinois vs UCLA in Approach
Rose Bowl preview weighs ends and tackles of Illinois and UCLA. Illinois claims Big Nine title while Bruins boast explosive offense led by Burr Baldwin and Tom Fears. Ground yardage favors UCLA with 2,606 yards and 103 first downs to Illinois 1,584 yards and 68 first downs.
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BO Myers
Associated Press
Pasadena
Calif
University of Illinois
UCLA
Ray Eliot
Iun
Randolph
Eeption
Illinois
Young
Rykovich
Dufelmeier
Bruins
Rossi
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Roesche
Hoisch
Johnson
Shipkey
Owens
Franks
Cunz
Zatkoff
Heiss
Lou Agase
Burr Baldwin
Malmberg
Tom Fears
Chambers
Finois
Illini
Notre
Alamo Bowl Tilt Sees Hardin-Simmons Edge Denver
The first Alamo Bowl in San Antonio previews Hardin-Simmons versus Denver with 25 000 fans expected. Hardin-Simmons boasts a strong offense led by Rudy Mobley and Little Doc Mobley while Denver counters with John Keramigiosi and Alvin Johnson as key backs and passer. The Elks Club backs the charity bowl for the Crippled Children’s Hospital at Ottine, Texas.
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Wilcout
Hardin-Simmons
Denver
Alamo City
Hardin-Simons
Cowboys
Ion
Pioneers
West Texas
Denver Lme
Rocky Mountain
Hardinjgamons
Little All America
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Little Doc’ Mobley
Bob Hazelhurst
Mobley
Aining
Warren Woodson
Alvin Johnson
Johnson
Intereforeihurst
John Keramigiosi
Andy Pavich
Pavich
Elks Clube
Bromwich Returns to Play in Davis Cup Revival
In Melbourne the Davis Cup challenge round resumes after heavy rain. John Bromwich reverses his withdrawal after partnering with Adrian Quist to surrender the trophy to the United States. Lineup reshuffles follow as Bromwich reenters the singles, altering matchups and stressing cup-rule constraints.
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Melbourne
Australia
John Bromwich
Bromwich
Adrian Quist
United States
Walter Pate
Gerald Patterson
Pate
Gardnar
Mulloy
Miami
Fla
Kramer
Patterson
Quist
Schroeder
Faulloy
Derby set for May 3 73rd Kentucky Derby run
Louisville reports Col Matt J Winn announces the 73rd Kentucky Derby will be run May 3 at Churchill Downs. Nominations are due February 15. The event is worth 100000 added purse, a figure first offered last year, with attendance expected to top 125000.
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Louisville
Matt J. Winn
Churchill Downs
Hollywood Bad Man Referees Wrestle Royal For New Year
Six top Southwest wrestlers join Hollywood referee Pat McKee for a Wrestle Royal at Sled Allen's arena on New Year’s night. Participants include Al Getz Bobby Burns Johnny Carlin Ace Abbott Wayne Martin and Polo Cordova in a bracketed format leading to two out of three falls main event. Tickets go on sale Wednesday at 9 a.m. Time of first bout 8 15 p m at Wylie’s.
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Hollywood
Pat
McKee
Rugged al Getz
Pittsburgh
Bobby ‘Burns
Montana
Allen
Wylie
Texas Third In D. C. Tourney
Oklahoma A and M edged Kansas 42 39 to win the All College title in Washington. Texas defeated Oklahoma 62 50 for third place after a 15 point first half lead. Baylor beat Missouri 58 51 for consolation, Tulane nipped Rice 60 57 in the seventh eighth place game. James Owens led Texas and Pleasant Smith led Missouri with 12 points.
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Oklahoma Aggies
Kansas
University of Texas
University of Oklahoma
Texas
Oklahoma A
Baylor University
Missouri University
Rice
Tulane University
Rice University
Tigers
Baylor
James Owens
Texans
Owens
Pleasant Smith
Missouri
Tulane
Green Wave
Tigers Hold Final Home Drill Before Cotton Bowl
Louisiana State University prepared for the Cotton Bowl in Dallas with a 2 hour passing drill at Baton Rouge. Coach Bernie Moore announced a 48 player squad for the trip including the varsity and redshirt crew. A light workout is planned at noon before four charter groups fly to Dallas.
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Baton Rouge
Dallas
Bernie Moore
Sportscaster Resigns From Houston Station KPRC
Kern Tipson, a famed Texas radio voice for Southwest Conference football, resigns as KPRC manager to join Franke Wilkinson Schiwetz Inc as a principal in advertising.
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Houston
Kern Tipson
Texas
KPRC
Franke Wilkinson- Schiwetz, Inc
All-College Tournament Basketball Scores Report
Oklahoma A and M defeated Kansas 42 to 30 while Texas beat Oklahoma 62 to 50. Tulane edged Rice 60 to 57 and Baylor prevailed 58 to 51 over Missouri. Kansas State topped on 46 with 51. Denver beat South Dakota 63 to 38. Southern California 62 Temple 54. Marshall 66 Indiana State 58. Xavier 52 Evansville 5. Loyola Chicago 61 and Houston U 62. Oregon State 48 Canisius 40 in overtime. Miami Ohio 60 Arizona 57. Marshall 78 Xavier Cincinnati 88. Oilers 84 Houston YMCA.
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Odessa 21 Thomas Jefferson 14 in All Star Game
Results from the all star football showcase show Odessa defeating Thomas Jefferson 21 to 14. Gonzaga High and Jesuit of New Orleans played, with Mississippi College beating Mexico University South 43 to 21 and North 16 in a separate matchup.
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Gonzaga High
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Jesuit
New Orleans
College Mississippi College
Mexico University
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North
Ponce Leads Windy Club Trapshoot At Lubbock Range
Roland Ponce won first at the weekly club shoot with 89x100 on a gusty Lubbock range. Carden Green took second with 86x100 as Pat Patterson posted 104x125 and many others added scores. A second meet is set for today at 2 p.m., announced range officer R J Cramer.
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Ross McWhorter
Dr. Lawson
Hall
Billy Terry
Bissle
Si Goodin
H. M. Reed
Clyde Tatum
Dr.Malone
Duren Malone
Neely Says Rice Spark Lacking In Orange Bowl Drills
Miami reports coach Jess Neely criticized Rice for dull drills ahead of the Orange Bowl. He noted that Tennessee usually requires an opponent to be in top form, while Neyland in Tennessee expected Rice to be stronger than the six point spread.
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Miami
Fla
Jess Neely
Rice
Tennessee
Bob Neyland
Arkansas Razorbacks Focus On Second Half Drive For Cotton Bowl
Arkansas, the Southwest Conference co champions, rely on second half stamina to power comebacks and aim to upset Louisiana State in the 1947 Cotton Bowl. The team emphasizes defense with a potent offense led by Holland Fowler Campbell Scott Pritchard Baldwin and Pritchard plus sharpshooters in the backfield and receiving corps. Captain Pipkin Davis and Duke anchor the blocking backs as Barnhill alternates rugged lines and uses a Tennessee style single wing formation to pressure LSU.
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Texas
John Barnhill
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Aubrey Fowler
Leon
Scott
Pritchard
Tennessee
Joyce Pipkin
Bill Davis
Alvin Duke
Barnhill
Shock
Baldwin
Bud Canada
Charles Lively
Jim
Oklahoma Aggies To Try Kentucky Monday
NEW ORLEANS December 28 Sugar Bowl town will pause football chatter for a premier college basketball doubleheader in the Municipal Auditorium A and M Oklahoma against Kentucky meet in the semifinal on the mid winter sports calendar. An expected 8500 spectators mean a large basketball crowd for the region.
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Sugar Bowltown
Kentucky
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Municipal Auditorium
Georgia
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Baseball in 1946 A year of upheaval and triumph
Frank Eck reports a transformative 1946 season with A B Chandler policing a disrupted market as Pasquel brothers lure stars to Mexico. Bonds formed, salaries rise, and attendance soars as the Cardinals win the World Series in seven games. Ted Williams shines but is contained in the Series. Jackie Robinson breaks new ground with Brooklyn.
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Missouri
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Vernon Stephens
St. Louis Browns
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Ted Williams
Slaughter
Ted
Eddie Dyer
Red Birds
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Dyer
Jackie Robinson
UCLA
Robby
Yankees
Joe McCarthy
Bill Dickey
Johnny Neun
Cincinnati
Bill McKechnie
Cleveland
Luke Sewell
Browns
Jimmy Dykes
Chicago White Sox
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Cat) Brecheen
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