Boxing Links Spur Town Spirit in Tahoka and Lubbock
The Avalanche Journal reports on Tahoka and Lubbock boxing scenes with plans for district tournaments at Tahoka and a busy Undefeated prospects Frank Stanton and Ralph White returning to the Golden Gloves. Local leaders Bill Hanes and Leo Jackson are praised for building a strong program and athletic city culture. Junior baseball talk grows as American Legion backs Lubbock plans and Chapman Field seats consideration. The state program aims to exceed last year with more teams and deeper playoff runs.
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Lyndonville Driving Club Opens 1945 Meet With Delivery Wagon Races
Lyndonville Vermont January 8 1945 with tracks closed nationwide the Lyndonville Driving Club starts its season featuring delivery wagon harness races. S Wrights Cynthia Direct wins two heats over Norman Healys Silver the garbage wagon horse siring her. Cynthia Direct runs 34 4 seconds over a quarter mile a Lyndonville record previously held by Lucy D. The club operates most Saturdays from January 1 to February 22 each year along the town main street converted to a race track.
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Williams Defeats Joyce in 12-Round Lightweight Bout
Williams of Trenton New Jersey won a decision over Willie Joyce of Los Angeles in a 12 round lightweight bout at Convention Hall tonight. Williams weighed 133 pounds Joyce 136 pounds.
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SPAAF Routs CAAF In Thrilling Service Team Clash
South Plains Army Air field gym witnessed a 51 point SPAAF victory over Childress as McCloud led with 22 points and Kline added 19. Whiz Kids Nelson Timmons Conley Bes son Welch supplied 35 points off the bench in a fast paced, high scoring affair.
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Kentucky Romps To Easy Victory 75-6
In Lexington Kentucky University of Kentucky beat Arkansas State 75-6 for their tenth straight win. The game featured heavy substitution with a 41-6 halftime edge and 34 points in the second half from second-stringers. Star center Alex Groza did not play.
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McDowell In Shape For Bout With Garcia
Wild Bill McDowell, veteran boxer and ex Navy athletic instructor, looked in peak form here for a 10 round bout against former middleweight contender Ceferina Garcia in Houston. The pre fight weigh in and sparring session suggested a competitive match with Garcia seeking an upset.
Zurita to Box Altman in 10 rounds in San Antonio
Worlds lightweight champion Juan Zurita will meet Paul Altman of Houston in a 10 round non title bout in San Antonio on January 23. Promoter Bill Davee announced today.
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Juan Zurita
Paul Altman
Houston
Bill Davee
Wimbledon Plans Wartime Tennis Meet in June
Wimbledon will host its first major wartime tennis tournament, likely in June, after being bombed and rebuilt during wartime. The event marks a return to international competition despite ongoing hostilities.
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London
Sixfold Rise in Electric Light Bulb Efficiency Since 1900
The article notes that electric light bulbs have become about six times more efficient since 1900, reflecting significant advances in lighting technology and research.
Pro Gridmen To Meet In Chicago
In Chicago the National Football League begins a four day session to draft players and set schedules and rules. Manpower and 4-Fs loom large as the league weighs draft lists and the possible poaching of players by the All-America Conference in a tense prewar era.
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One Thousand Club Funds Roosevelt Fourth Term Bid
The One Thousand club reported contributions of 252 055 and expenditures of 200 194 for Roosevelt’s fourth term campaign. The report filed with the House lists 1 090 from Franklin D Roosevelt Henry A Wallace and Robert S Kerr among contributors.
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Oklahoma
Snead Wins Los Angeles Open With Narrow Margin
Sam Snead caped the 19th Los Angeles Open on the Rivera course with a 72 hole total of 283 two under par. He overtook Byron Nelson and others after a final round 69 for the victory worth 2,666 in war bonds and 1,600 in bonds to Nelson.
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Horned Frogs Cancel Tilt With Hamline
TCU athletic committee in Fort Worth cancels the January 20 game against Hamline in Kansas City due to AAU rules. Dr. Gayle Scott says Hamline was using professional players, which would jeopardize TCU AAU eligibility.
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Blackland Air Field Defeats Southwestern In Tight Contest
Blackland Army Airfield overcame Southwestern University 47 to 39 at Georgetown. The squads were tied 25 to 24 at the half before Blackland pulled away in the second period. Sanders scored 15 for the visitors while Salibo added 12 for Southwestern.
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Fleming Joins Army After Nine-Game Win
The Chicago Cubs report pitcher Leslie Bill Fleming, who won nine games last season, has entered the Army. He is from Chicago and will depart shortly, leaving the team to adjust their rotation.
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Bill) Fleming
Navy appoints ex Iowa coach Rollie Williams athletic officer
Lt. Comdr. Rollie Williams, famed former University of Iowa basketball coach, reported for duty at Great Lakes Naval Training Center today as athletic officer.
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Westerners Set for Lamesa Clash and Amarillo Showdown
Lubbock Westerners chase a second straight win at Lamesa against the Tornado five after a 42 29 opening win. Coach Dixie White plans a similar starting lineup and also schedules a Friday night rematch with Amarillo Golden Sandies at the Westerner gym.
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Browns Return Hudlin To Little Rock Club
Willis Hudlin, 39 year old right hand pitcher, has been returned by the St. Louis Browns to the Little Rock club of the Southern Association. Hudlin joined the Browns in August of last season and appeared in one game.
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Reds Meet Cooper Junior High Court Tilt At 3 45
Lubbock's Cowboy Reds eager for revenge face Cooper at the Junior High School court this afternoon at 3 45. Cooper edged Cowboy Whites 15 14 Friday night at Cooper gym.
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Shifts Named Among Class AA Grid Clubs
Texas Interscholastic League reports post season changes in football districts. Port Neches and Conroe are out of District 14 AA for enrollment below 500, with Conroe seeking but not winning unanimous approval to stay. Athens and Henderson shift districts, and districts 11 AA and 12 AA realign with multiple East Texas schools listed.
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Russell Named SMU Head Coach Pending Bell Return
The Dallas Morning News reports H N Rusty Russell of Highland Park High School is likely to be appointed SMU head coach upon Cmdr. Matty Bell's Navy leave end. Russell would be Bell's assistant with Redman Hume slated for release as SMU reorganizes its staff.
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Matty) Bell
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Babe Ruth Honored by Connecticut Sports Writers
The Connecticut Sports Writers alliance voted Babe Ruth the outstanding athlete of the past quarter century and planned to present a plaque at their gold note award dinner in New Haven, Connecticut, on January day.
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Tromone Promises Restored Vitality For Men
Scientists announce Tromone a new vitamin and hormone mix for middle aged men to regain vitality and zest. The ad claims it can stimulate life, add years, and restore enjoyment when taken as directed. Bowen's Drug Store and druggists nationwide carry Tromone.
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