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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1945

Page

3

Russell to Lead SMU Football After Bell

Quietly famous coach H N Russell signs to head SMU football, to serve as chief assistant to Matty Bell upon his return from naval service. Russell’s career spans Masonic Home and Highland Park with nine district titles and multiple state playoff runs, marking him as one of the era’s most successful schoolboy coaches.

Dallas Bnoken H. N Rusty Russell Highland Park Southern Methodist University Matty Bell Bell James H. Stewart S.M.U East Texas Naval Reserve Georgia Highland Park School Port Arthur Floyd Hightower Navy Masonic Home Masonic W Russell Hightower High Tone Masone Home Art Worth Mites Masons Coron Penetrations Jess

Tip Mooney Accepts Pampa Harvester Job

Tip Mooney 26 former Chicago Bears back and Abilene Christian graduate accepts line coach post at Pampa High School in District 1 AA. He played at Oklahoma Baptist and Abilene Christian with teammates Buster Dixon and Big Mac McWhorter. Mooney was a fullback in college and reputed among ACC players as fast.

Tip Mooney Abilene Christian College Chicago Bears Pampa High School Associated Press Mooney Oklahoma Baptist College Abilene Christian Buster Dixon Big Mac

NCAA says no direct interest in college basketball pro-use controversy

The NCAA asserts it has no rules against colleges using professional players in general, though its basketball tournaments prohibit pro athletes. NCAA President P O Badger notes schools set their own eligibility rules and cites Hamline, NYU, Colby, and Ohio University cases with players like Stretch Schultz, Ralph Branca, Benny Zecker, and John Muldovan.

New York National Collegiate Athletic Association Hamline Minnesota Colby Ohio NCAA P. O. Badger Howard Stretch) Schultz Brooklyn Dodgers Badger New York University Ralph Branca Brooklyn Branca NYU Columbus Association Pearl Harbor Benny Zecker Colby Five John Muldovan Newark Ohio University Schultz Rollie Seltz Rochester Arnold Lehrman Bill Hermsen

Cowboys Reds Nose Out Cooper Juniors in Lubbock

Lubbock's Cowboy Reds edged Cooper Juniors 14-11 in a Tuesday junior high gym game. Pierce led Cooper with 7 points, while Marlin Smith added 6 and Bobby McKelvey 4 for the Cowboys who held a 10-2 first-half edge before Cooper rallied in the second half. Russell discussed a coaching opportunity at SMU and paid tribute to Highland Park supporters while noting possible staff changes at SMU.

Cowboys Reds Cooper Lubbock Cowboy Reds Cowboys Reds Pierce Marlin Smith Bobby McKelvey

Fliers Triumph Over Clovis 41 to 34 in Narrow Win

Lubbock Army Air Field edged Clovis Army Air Field 41 to 34 as Bruce Prior and Bob Fisher led with 14 points each. Gerald McCarty added 12 for LAAF while Clovis led early and held a 20-18 halftime edge before LAAF pulled away after intermission. Prior’s season total reached 198 points and McCarty totaled 152 as the Fliers prepare to face Amarillo Sky-Giants at home.

Lubbock Army Air Flied Clovis Army Airfield Clovis Club Clovis LAAF Bruce Prior Bob Fisher Gerald McCarty McCarty Amarillo Sky-Giants Camp John Smith Cw Neuchdler Silvers Dixon Cravens Lens Boushton MacDonald

Abernathy Antelopes Crush Idalou 44 to 22

Abernathy Antelopes powered past Idalou Wildcats 44 to 22 in West Texas boys basketball. Sawyer led with 10 points, Capshaw seven. Lutrick scored 20, Brown 12 for the Abernathy girls who won 17 to 11.

Abernathy Idalou Abernathy Antelopes West Texas Idalou Wildcats Sawyer Capshaw Ledford Abernathy Girls Wih Lewis Lutrick Brown Becknell Bishop

Lorenzo Cagers Win Two At Jayton Court

Lorenzo High School opened District 8-B play with two basketball wins at Jayton. The girls won 15 10 with Nettles and Rose leading tied scoring at six. The Lorenzo boys edged Jayton 20 18 as Williams scored 11 points. Lorenzo next meets Patton Springs at home Friday.

Lorenzo Cagers Jayton Court Jayton Lorenzo High School Cagers Nettles Lorenzo Rose Williams Gallagher F.renzo Patton Springs

Georgia Tech Coach Gil Alexander Resigns

The Constitution reports W. A. Gil Alexander resigns after a 25 year tenure and will be replaced by assistant Robert Lee Doda. An official announcement is expected February 1 with Alexander possibly becoming Tech's athletic director.

Georgia Tech Atlanta the Constitution W. A Gil) Alexander Robert Lee Doda Jack Troy Alexander Tech

Cooper And Sundown Split Cage Victories

Cooper and Sundown split basketball results Tuesday with Cooper’s girls winning 33 to 18 and Sundown’s boys taking 26 to 9. Willkie led Cooper with 18 points and Bennett scored 11 of Sundown’s 18. A pair of sharpshooters teamed.

Cooper Sundown Willkie Bennett

Westerners Rally Past Lamesa Tornadoes 26 23

Westerners outscored Lamesa 15-3 in the final period to edge the Tornadoes 26-23 at Lamesa. Roberts led Lamesa with 12 points, while Brewer Turner and Moyers sparked the Westerners in a late comeback. Lubbock’s B team won 15-11 in the opener.

Lamesa Lubbock Westerners Lamesa Golden Tornadoes Hoover Wall Davis Lubbock B Tornados Dixie White Werdell Turner George Brewer R. W. Moyers Roberts T. J. Price Brewer Turner Lamesa Club Tohoka Bulldogs O’donnell Eagles Amarillo Golden Sandies Lamees Fe Moyers Nieman Pricg SiTabor G Roberts Rhoades Pressley Womack Hopton

Salmon Occupy Waters on Canadian Coasts

Salmon populate waters along both Canadian coasts with notable presence in coastal rivers and bays. Scientists note migratory runs and ecological impacts on marine ecosystems and fisheries.

Canada

Sundown Smothers Cooper Boys In Finale Thriller

Sundown built a lead with four points up and used tight defense to slow Cooper. Sharp and Matlock each netted 10 points, matching most of Cooper’s scoring as Pierce led the visitors with a game high for Cooper.

Sundown Cooper Boys Sharp Matlock Pierce Cooper

Amarillo Sky Giants Road Trip Promises Tough Week

Amarillo Field Sky Giants face Lubbock Army Air Field on Wednesday and South Plains AAF on Thursday in Lubbock before returning home to host Lowry Field Denver. Two regulars Don Loeser and Mike Margello miss games on furlough. starters include Tommy Byrnes Paul Stevens Hollis Dietz Diz Dean Ray Adams.

Amarillo Amarillo Field Sky Giants Giants Lubbock Army Air Field Lubbock South Plains Army Air Field Lowry Field Denver Colo Flyers South Plains SAAF Lowry

Johnstown Flood of 1889 Claims Over Two Thousand Lives

The first major American flood catastrophe, the 1889 Johnstown disaster, killed more than 2,200 people and swept away property valued at about 10 million dollars.

Johnstown

Phillips 66 Cagers Beat Arkansas 60 40 In Cage Duel

Phillips 66 quintet defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks 60 to 40 before 3000 in Fayetteville. Six foot ten Charles Halbert led Phillips with 13 points as Earl Wheeler paced Arkansas with 10. The Phillips team, a height edge over Arkansas, controlled the game from early on.

Fayetteville Ark Phillips University of Arkansas Razorbacks Razorbacks Barnesville Okla Charles Halbert Earl Wheeler Arkansas

Matador Cagers Edge Spur Five 21 20 Thriller

The Matador Bullfighters opened conference play with a 21-20 win over the Spur Bulldogs in a tense finish. Matador raced to a 15-2 lead but Spur rallied as Payne and Harp led scoring with seven and nine points respectively. Byrd topped Spur with six points while Garth and Ericson shone on defense.

Matador Cagers Spur Five Matador Matador Bullfighters Spur Bulldogs Bullfighters Pulidon Bulldogs Payne Harp Byrd Garth Ericson Spur

Simon and Oldham Auditors and Accountants

Simon and Oldham provide income tax and bookkeeping services at 1309 A Texas Ave with phone number 6004 offering auditing and accounting support for individuals and small businesses.

Simon & Oldham Auditors and Accountants Texas Ave

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