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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1944

Page

2

Mustangs Roar Past Aggies In 65 35 Conference Win

Dennis Hayden led SMU with 21 points as the Mustangs overwhelmed Texas A&M 65 to 35 in College Station. Jack Osborn added 13, Stanley Graner 12, while Aggie Donald Deere led with nine. The halftime score stood SMU 32, Aggies 18 as SMU emptied its bench late.

Mustangs Aggie Victory College Station Dennis Hayden Jimmy Stewart Southern Methodist Mustangs Manning Smith Aggies Hayden Jack Osborn Osborn Stanley Graner Donald Deere Miami Smith Babe Hallmark Red Burditt Bob McMurry S.M.U Atlas Elias Stewart Nick Salibo Houston Kayden Tuu Weinbaum Brown King Ft Graner Campbell Teal U Monnke C Harkey Hallmark Canady Keller Ernest

Reds plan public address explanations of baseball rules

Cincinnati General Manager Warren C. Giles said Crosley Field will use the public address system to explain fine points of baseball during home games. Manager Bill McKechnie will issue a weekly written game summary to detail decisions and rule interpretations for fans.

Cincinnati Warren C. Giles Reds Crosley Field Giles Bill McKechnie McKechnie P. A

Leonard Reclassified 1-A in Springfield Draft

Emil Leonard knuckle ball pitcher for the Washington Senators last season was reclassified 1-A for the draft in Springfield dated January 7.

Leonard Springfield Emil Washington Senators

Southwestern Cagers Plan Busy Schedule

Southwestern University basketball outlines a busy slate through Feb 5 with three home games at the local gym against Bergstrom Field Jan 13 Camp Hulen Jan 28 and Kelly Field Feb 5 and six road games including Baylor Army Student Training unit Camp Hulen Jan 15 Kelly Field Jan 18 Bergstrom Field Jan 20 Sheppard Field Jan 22 and Corsicana Field Jan 29. The team recently lost to the University of Texas, dropping to an even .500 record.

Georgetown Southwestern University Bergstrom Field Camp Hulen Kelly Field Baylor Army Bergstrom Sheppard Field Corsicana Southwestern University of Texas

Vince Castino Makes Lubbock Stop During Baseball Tour

Former Lubbock Hubbers catcher Vince Castino visited Lubbock with wife Wanda Brazil for a two week stay to reconnect with relatives. The Chicago White Sox catcher last season spoke of facing Dizzy Trout and posted 16 RBIs in 33 games while hitting .228 in his rookie year. Castino plans to return to Chicago to train for next season.

Lubbock Vince Castino Castino Hubbers Chicago White Sox Chisox Chicago The White Sox Dizzy Trout Detroit Tigers Trout RBI Hubber Tresh Turner Maskman Armed Services Athletics

Adulator Wins Inaugural Handicap At Hialeah Park

Adulator from Woolford Farm captured the 5000 added Inaugural Handicap at Hialeah Park attracting thousands for the meet opening. He carried a mutuel of 7.40 4.70 and 3.40 with Sig nator as a coupled entry.

Miami Woolford Farm Hialeah Park

Razorbacks rout Texas Christian in SWC opener

Arkansas Razorbacks overwhelmed Texas Christian University 71 to 50 in Fayetteville. Ben Jones and Bill Flynt combined for 39 points, while Zeke Chronister led TCU with 13 points as Arkansas pressed to hold the lead throughout the game.

Fayetteville Ark Arkansas’ Razorbacks Texas Christian University Parkers Ben Jones Bill (Parson) Flynt Zeke Chronister

Louis Thinks Army Has Two Contenders

Louis a heavyweight boxing champion travels to CAMP BLANDING and says he has found two post war contenders in Army camps. He declines to identify them, noting one surfaced at Fort Lewis and another at an unnamed post. He cautions they will need a couple of years to be ready.

Camp Blanding Fla Joe Tonis Louis Fort Lewis Wash Theyill

Lowrey Seeks Games For Cowhand Cagers

Athletic Director E. J. Pinkey Lowrey said efforts are being made to schedule basketball games for the Lubbock Cowhands with Tuesday night as a priority. He hoped to book with Ropes High School or any other team if no reply comes. Coach Marlin R. Shorty Hayhurst leads a ready squad open to playing anyone, anywhere. A full schedule is planned for the younger high school players as well. Westerners have no games next week due to exam week.

E. J. “Pinkey Lowrey Lubbock Hayhurst Lategt

New Rules Chairman To Copy Old Policy

Cambridge, Mass, Jan 7. William of Bingham Harvard athletic director on leave as U S Army lieutenant colonel announced plans to follow the policy of his three great predecessors as chairman of the football rules committee. He aims to be a worthy successor and uphold the chairmanship of the important committee after the war.

Cambridge Mass William of. Bingham Harvard U. S. Army Stee Bing

Lou Little Urges Forward Pass Rule Change

Columbia coach Lou Little, honored at a New York dinner, urged allowing forward passes anywhere behind the line of scrimmage and called for ending the rule against running with recovered fumbles. He criticized wartime rule freezing and noted past chairs of the rules committee.

New York Jar Lou Little Columbia University Little Touchdown National College Athletic Association

Byrd Leads Los Angeles Golf Championship With 66

Sammy Byrd former Yankee understudy fired a 66 at Wilshire Country Club to lead the $12,500 Los Angeles golf championship under winter rules. He posted six birdies and one error, ahead of rivals Jimmy Hines Willie Hunter and host pro Olin Dutra who shot 69s. Ellsworth Vines opened with a 70 while several players posted sub par rounds.

Los Angeles Babe Ruth New York Yankees Sammy Byrd Wilshire Country Club Jimmy Hines New York Willie Hunter Rivera Club Olin Dutra Ellsworth Vines Pasadena Johnny Bulla Chicago George Fazio Pine Valley N. J Ralph Evans Inglewood Calif Leo Diegel Tucson Ariz W. A. Stackhouse Seguin Tex

Beau Jack Overcomes Early Knock From Constantino

In Madison Square Garden Beau Jack won a ten round decision over Lulu Constantino after trailing early. Constantino dictated the pace with sharp left jabs and buoyed by an edge during seven rounds before Jack finally surged in the eight with a powerful hook to swing the bout.

New York Beau Jack Lulu Constantino Madison Square Garden Altor Georgia Constantino Jack

Friday Cage Tilt Postponed At SPAAF Due To Blizzard

The Friday night cage clash at SPAAF between the SPAAF Commandos and Lubbock Army Airfield five was postponed by a blizzard. Coach Nathan B. Eubank announced two promising rescheduled tussles next week, including SPAAF vs Fliers and Commandos versus a Lubbock Independents team. A four team league also features Red Raiders versus Engineers at Tech.

South Plains Army Fields Commandos Lubbock Army Airfield Spaaf Recreation Hall Nathan B. Eubank SPAAF Lubbock Lubbock High Texas Tech

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