Champions Named In Eight Golden Gloves Divisions
The 1944 District Golden Gloves finals at Texas Tech featured eight division champions led by Jerry Edwards and Wayne Miller from Taroka and Lubbock. Notable bouts included Miller vs Hobbs in a dramatic featherweight bout and Dugan winning the lightweight title for SPAAF. About 22,000 fans witnessed the event, with multiple undefeated or returning champions highlighted and the state round set for Fort Worth later this month.
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Texas Tech
Lubbock
Littlefield
South Plains Army Air Field
Fort Watts
Avalanche-Journal
Jerry Edwards
Tohoka
Frank Stanton
Petersburg
Wiley McCarty
Glen Newton
Wayne Miller
Taroka
Lote Hobbs
Littefield
Ernie McGarity
Dyersburg
Tenn
Tahoka
Savaughan Caraway
Joe Music
Alvin Sedwick
Clyde Jones
Perryton
Texas
A. L. Hodge
Miller
Hobbs
Lynn County
Stanton
McCarty
Lawrence Balch
Balch
Jtis
Bittlefield
Hoys
Kiabos
Ata
Bun Crass
Vie Vauvas
Hen
SPAAF
Dugan
White
Afisie
Sedwick
Musie
Bo Sexton
Mlasce
Spaapf
Jones
A. L
Tecanament
Kon
Clapp
Bert Katin
Set
Dale
Texas Lech
Stoney Wall
Food
Crinky Lowe
Joe Dugan
Bristol
Penn
Pfc
Ardus Ward
Malta
Utah
Upsets Put Graham and Childress in 2AA Cage Playoffs
Graham Steers from the East half and Childress Lebcats from the West half secured District 2AA playoff spots. Burkburnett and Cuney Cubs posted district wins while Graham defeated Wichita Falls 27 to 22 to finish unbeaten. The winners meet for a state tournament berth in Austin after district finals.
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Wichita Falls
tSne
I. Gn
Graham Steers
Choaress
Ans
Childress
Fiedra
Tigers
Weiner Lions
Qanners
Burkburnett Bua
Woeng
Vermen
Rebcats
Lions
Hs Ey
Chisaress
Wads
Ynelare
Guaimt
Oitern Dict
Gianant
Squadron League Announces Fast Schedule This Week
The Army Air Field squadron basketball league rolls four games this week with top teams clashing. The 64th Headquarters upset the Medical Detachment last week and faces the Student Detachment. Squadron I meets the 995th squad. Thursday features the Medics versus Squadron II, with 548th vs 370th Base Headquarters in the finale. Top squads like the 848th, 356th colored squadron, and 370th fight for second to fourth spots.
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South
Army Air Field
Squadron I
Squadron II
356Th
Lobos Run Past Techs 39 to 30 in Border Conference clash
New Mexico Lobos defeated Texas Tech 39 30 in Albuquerque to sweep Border Conference play. The win improves New Mexico to ten wins in twelve starts while Tech remains near .500.
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Albuquerque
N. M
New Mexico University
Texas Tech
New Mexico
New Mexico Lobos
Oris
Koarhand
Colorado College
Coderaco Springs
Tech
Border
Jhon Thteve
Ft. B
Sam Maramorit
Tedleesak
Dodds Edges Huise in Wanamaker Mile at Millrose Meet
Boston pastor Gil Dodds defeated Bill Huise in a Wanamaker Mile feature at Madison Square Garden. Huise led early after 440 yards but Dodds moved ahead and won in 4 10.64 as 16 900 fans watched.
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New York
UPI
Gil Dodds
Boston
Bill Huise
America
Miter
Madison Square Garden
Huise
Newark
Dodds
Hulse
Third Former State Champion Returns for Gloves Meet
Fort Worth February 5 A third former state champion enters the eighth annual Texas Golden Gloves state tournament Don Livingston the 1940 featherweight titleholder from Amarillo is the latest to join the Maxey team at Camp Maxey He earned the 126 pound berth and will compete February 16 alongside last year’s two champions Pete Tom Attia from Brooks Field and Sgt Manny Orfeau from Hopes Hes.
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Fort Worth
Don Livingston
Amarillo Tote
Camp Maxey
Maxey
Pée. Tom Attia
Brooks Field
Sgt
Manny Orfepu
Hopeshes
Baylor UW
Baylor
L. N. Douglas
P. E
Byrne
Houston A. C
Gilliam A. C. Dallas
Tom Padgitt
Waco
Dallas
Sun Bottlers
Bottlers
Houston A.C
Texas Assn
Aggie Cagers Edge Corsicana Five In Tight OT
The Texas A&M Aggies edged Corsicana 49 46 after two overtimes. The final burst came in the second extra period as Aggie defense stifled Corsicana late to seal the win.
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Aggie
Corsicana
Florida racing pays record double payout at park
The Florida season saw a record daily double payout of 1,890.50 with BF 14u Gdediar tickets winning at the telegraph park. Loshot Bagones captured the first and Speed Steak won the second at 15 to 2, generating a big pay day for bettors.
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Nmeiami. Fla
Florida
Floyd
Tleleeh Park
Loshot Bagones
Speed Steak
Mustangs End Longhorns Title Hope With 49-46 Win
SMU defeated Texas 49-46 at Austin to ruin the Longhorns chances at a share of the Southwest Conference title. Ron Cox hit a late 3 to close within one, but Donald Brown sealed the victory with seconds left. Cox led Texas with 12 points as Texas shot poorly from the field and free throws.
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Austin
Tex
Southern Methodist Mustangs
Texas Longhorns
Longhorns
Texas
SMU
Ron Cox
Donald Brown
Leonghorns
Mustangs
Dennis Haden
TBR
Ade Cannany
Harry Veal Moth
Cox
Bob Fannen
Aif Freshimillin
Fort Worth
Parkers Pressed To Beat Baylor Bears
Arkansas Razorbacks edge Baylor Bears 36 34 in Waco. Ben Jones sparks second half rally with 18 points while Dene Nichols hits late field goal securing the victory amid a tight 19 minute first half and Baylor’s late push.
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Waco
Tex
Dene Nichols
Arkansas Razorbacks
Baylor
Ben Jones
Arkansas
Bears
Marlin Hicks
Frank Scott
Bruins
Nicnals
Athatinas
Arhaisan
Sobhaumibow
Table Tennis Meet in St Louis Postponed
The St Louis table tennis meet for the United States Tournament draws match details and local organizers plan. February dates and locations are adjusted to fit a national event with "Buy A War Bond" promotions noted.
County Cage(d)rs Open Clas Bobeedee Tourney Friday
Local county basketball tournament begins Friday evening at New Deal venue featuring Class B teams. Officials include referee Tlitbeek with games scheduled through Saturday semis and finals to determine the championship.
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County Cagers
New Deal
Everopa
Tordeck
Bool
Tlitbeek
Rome
Nessle
Phat
Sweed
Waveote
Foyt
Booetook Priaay
Agdat
Krenship
Cooper
Ddan
Roosevelt
SPAAF Cagers Soar With Big Season So Far
South Plains Army Air Field Commandos led by Pete McCloud post nine straight wins as they clash with Tech Engineers and Lubbock AAF. The squad features strong scorers like John Kline and Charles Conner while planning two more games at SPAAF hall this week.
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South Plains Cage
South
Commandos
Lirbbock Army Air Field
SPAAF
LAAF
Texas Tech
Commandos Ocent
Midland Army Air Field
SAAF
Ina
McCloud
Iowa State Cyclones Edge Sooners 41 39 in Big Six clash
Iowa State's Cyclones seized an undisputed lead in the Big Six with a 41 39 victory over Oklahoma, propelled by fast breaks and strong defense. Brookfield led the attack, and Roy Wenge and Jim Mesic aided the late surge as Oklahoma tied late before Iowa State pulled away.
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Nobsian
Okla
Iowa State
Cyclones
Oklahoma Sooners
Faris
Pree Brookfield
West Texas State
Iowans
Sooners
Fong
Brookfield
LSU Tigers Dominate Bergstrom Fielders in Shaping Win
In Baton Rouge LSU overwhelmed Bergstrom Fielders with 20 punts and strong play from George Rooney and Wassecomne. The Tigers dominated the game with clear control of the line and decisive scoring drives.
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LSU Tigers
Bergstrom
Baton Rouge
Trisaha
Whieb
A&ent
Krediy Bieid
Tyxas Peach
Wailtan
Tre
Scormb
Tuate
George Rooney
Wassecomne
Hoss Gr
District 4 A South Playoff At Tahoka
Tahoka hosts a two day round robin playoff involving Seagraves Denver City Seminole O'Donnell and Tahoka to decide the south half winner and runner up for the district championship. Referees include Curtis Barrett and Johnny Summs.
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Tahoka
Seagraves
Denver City
Seminole
O'Donnell
Curtis Barrett
Lubbock
Mag
Physical Fitness Institute Planned at University of Texas
Representatives from Texas New Mexico and other regions will attend the Physical Fitness Institute at the University of Texas February 8 to 10. The program, chaired by Miss Aileen Carpenter, is sponsored by the US Committee of Recreation and the Federal Security Agency to study war time fitness and community programs.
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Austin
Fen
Texas
Alkharias
Chilachoma
New Mexico
Army
Navy
University of Texas
Aileen Carpenter
US Gtftee
Federal Security Aagene Vy
Westerners Set for Idalou Showdown Wednesday Night
Coach Dixie White's Lubbock Westerners prepare for playoff push and a critical road test at Idalou on Wednesday night. The team emphasizes new plays and ball handling as they eye a rematch with the Idalou five after a previous late push. The B squad meet Idalou B as a curtain raiser.
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Dixie White
Lubbock Westerners
Amarillo Golden Sandies
Lubbock
Borger Bulldogs
Amarillo
Pampa
Westerners
Idalou
En Deal
West Texas
White
Wolfforth
Jayton
Idalou Wildcats win Wolfforth tourney final over Jayton
Idalou Wildcats improve to 20 wins in 23 games with a 20 to 13 victory over Jayton in the Wolfforth invitation tournament final. Cave and Truett lead scoring with six points each as Frenship girls capture the championship in overtime over Cooper. Idalou girls also take third with a 36 to 24 win over New Home.
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Wolfforth
Idalou Wildcats
Idalou Girls
New Home
Ropes Defeats Lamesa Cagers 41 to 30
ILAMESA Feb 5 The Ropes high school team defeated Lamesa 41 to 30 Friday night in a hard fought contest. Barnard led Ropes with 13 points while Harris scored 12 for Lamesa.
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Ropes
Lamesa
Ilamesa
Jakovor
Deamesa Golden Tornados
Barnard
Harris
Unclear Scoreboard Across Multiple Colleges and Bases
A fragmented basketball score roundup lists numerous teams and mismatched scores including Michigan 68 over Bergsrom Fie 46, Alabama State Teachers 53, Purdue 38, Vanderbilt 39, Oklahoma 49, Texas 46, and Navy related matches. Reading shows many garbled names and places such as Camp Grant and Naval bases with inconsistent opponents.
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Iowa State
Oklahoma
Beanery Methonst
Texas
Amatsis
Barlor
Leousarka State
Bergsrom
Indiana State Teachers
Whituls Weeleyan
Osighuma Ao
Norman Onta Naval Air Base
Washburn
Campbell
Vanderbilt
Purdue
Onin State
le Sallie
Haverford
Cureinus
Swarthmore
Wood And Nelson In Phoenix Open Lead
Craig Wood from Mamaroneck New York and Byron Nelson of Toledo Ohio led the Phoenix Open at the halfway mark with 137 totals after two rounds. Wood shot 69 then 68 while Nelson fired 69 after a stubborn near eagle miss at 18.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Craig Wood
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Byron Nelson
Toledo
Ohio
Texas
Wood
Nelson
Lord Byron
Te Wood
Hireld
Jug) McSpaden
Philadelphia
Sam Byrd
Detroit
Harry Cooper
Minneapolis
Johnny Revolta
Evanston
Ralph Robinson
Los Angeles
Les Kennedy
Saiiesville
R. I
Texas Open Openers Bring Pro Stars To San Antonio
Pro golfers led by Byron Nelson Creig Wood and Harold Spaden arrive in San Antonio for the Texas Open at Brackenridge Park. Defending champion Melvin Harbert, now in the Army, receives furlough to compete. The pro-am kicks off Thursday with the open running Friday through Monday amid a field of about 60 pros and double that number of amateurs.
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Lubbock Army Air Field
Raymond Byrne
Waco
Texas
P.T
A/C
Byrne
Anthony Ferri
P. T
San Antonio
C Byrne
Bonham Elementary School
Brackenridge High
YMCA
L. A. Junior College
SAJC
Baylor
Gemis
Melvin “Crick
Brackenridge Park
Orginal
Byron Nelson
Creig Wood
Harold “Jug
Mr Spaden
Brackentidse Park
Johnos Resolta
Harry Cooper
Ace
Fela
Mauve
Veteran Athletics Outfielder Sold to Louisville Club
Outfielder Jimmy Ripple, a veteran of the Athletics, has been sold to Louis ilie of the American Association for an undisclosed price, per last night’s Aés announcement.
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Philadelphia
Jimmy Ripple
Athletics
Louis Ilie
Aés
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Pastor Dodds
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Jack de Field
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Jimmy Herbert
Wight
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