Local teams advance in District Two TAAF 1 tourney action
Four teams reached the District Two TAAF 1 second round at SPAAF gym as Lubbock Thomas Tinkers Jaycees Jones Roberts and Ihalou Derrick Guilf won first round games before about 600 fans. Weldon Minchew led Thomas Tinkers with 14 points in a 41 27 win over Golden Owls while Wade Eller and Stark added six apiece for the Jaycees. D Davis scored 10 for the losing Owls and Parham tallied 12 for Shoemen in a 33 23 win over Hubbers.
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Spaaf Gymnasium
Lubbock
Thomas Tinkers
Jaycees
Jones-Roberts
Ihalou Derrick Guilf Service
Muleshoe
Denver City American Legion
Shallowater
Morris
Lamesa
Lubbock Icebergs
Thomas Jewelers
Tinkers
Golden Owls
Weldon Minchew
Inkers
Owls
Wade Eller
Stark
Owl
Jaycee
D. Davis
Lubbock Hubbers
Hubber
Bill Mer
McNeeley Scores 20 as Rams Win 70 46
Clifton McNeeley led Wesleyan with 20 points seven field goals and six free throws as the Rams beat Southwestern 70 46. McNeeley increased his season totals to 258 field goals and 209 free throws in 30 games.
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McNeeley
Rams
Southwestern
Georgetown
Wesleyan
Clifton McNeeley
Elle Named Refiner Proxy and Jarman Named Manager
Levelland announces changes with Elle as Refiner Proxy and Jarman appointed team manager. The spring season opens in March with schedule set to begin around April 13 pending league approval.
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Elle
Jarman
Levelland
Cooe
Long Beach shooters target head shots at club Sunday
A report notes shotgun practice at the Lubbock club with Tatum Jr and 18x50 targets. The event occurred Sunday as part of a head trap shooting session amid preparations for state competitions in 1946.
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T. E. Ee
Mei
Lubbock Om
Gide Tatum, Jr
Rager Gaoneng
AAU Eyes 49er Contract For Local Boxers
South Plains amateur boxers and ringmen prepare for the AAU tournament March 17 to 21. Eight weight divisions offer all expenses paid to the National AAU Junior Championships, the first time Plains fighters reach the national tourney. Mentions Lubbock area champions and home champions from the region seeking qualification.
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CMICS
Wesler Lubbock
South Plains
Ens Jn Aamaril
Tip
AAU
Plains
Raider gridmen open season with large turnout for drills
Stalwarts and newcomers packed the first practice as Lane 25 lettermen 40 reserves and a dozen freshmen joined the session. Coach Morgan returns for today’s drills as Tech focus shifts from aerial work to ground game and early season plans amid uncertain weather.
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Husky
Mornday
Billy - Quee
Dell Morwas
Morgan
University of Texas
Stratton rejects unsigned Sherman contract
Fragmentary OCR mentions Stratton and Sherman contract unsigned with references to Twins in the East league and owner Art Geer. Readable bits suggest transfer or contract dispute framed as unsigned agreement involving Stratton and Geer.
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Anty ‘Stratton
Sherman
Stratton
Twins
Jefferson and Crozier Tech Lead Class AA Openers in State Tourney
The Associated Press reports Thomas Jefferson of San Antonio and Crozier Tech of Dallas, longtime favorites, meet strong dark horses in Friday’s Class AA state tournament at Austin. Pairings place Jefferson against Waco’s Tigers and Tech against El Paso, with other games featuring Greenville, Bryan, Amarillo, and Houston’s Sam Houston in a balanced bracket.
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Associated Press
Thomas Jefferson
San Antonio
Crozier Tech
Dallas
Austin
Jefferson
Waco
Tigers
Tech
el Paso
Greenville
Bryan
Amarillo
Sam Houston
Houston
Abilene
East Mountain
Gilmer
Drew
Bowie
Beeville
Plano
Moe Carney
Alvin
Levelland
Lockhart
Avinger
Burkett
Marfa
Brackenridge
Wolves
Adamson
Villanova Basketball Team Members From Four States
Members of the Villanova basketball team hail from Pennsylvania New Jersey New York and Illinois across four states reflecting the program’s regional reach and talent pool.
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Villanova
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
Illinois
Texas UT to play in regional basketball tourney
University of Texas basketball team chosen for regional NAIA tournament under chairman Arthur Landers. The undefeated Southwest Conference champions were among contenders for the event set March 23 to 22 in Kansas City with Missouri Valley Rock Mountains and Pacific Coast teams. Finalists meet at Madison Square Garden March 28 in New York.
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Chicago
University of Texas
Een
Cal Telherate
Natholetic Association
Arthur (Dutch) Landers
Aree
Border
Kansas City
Missouri Valley
Rock Mountains
Pacific Coast
Wil
New York
Madi Toon Bawere Garden
Five Wins Outline In Preseason Victory At LAFF Gym
The Furniture cagers edged Furr Foods 29 to 26 in a pre opening game at LAAF gym. Wayne Covey led the Hoyt Quintet with 14 points while Crow scored 13 for the losers.
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Furr Foods
Wayne ‘Covey
Hoyt
Crow
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West Texas Gas Baker Company
James Atcheso
Sanford
Texas Aven
Leo .Durocher
Dodger
Havana
B. Chandler
Hese
Dagen
Brooklyn
Rickey
Thedgers
Eyes
Commission
Texas Ave
Lubbock Sheet Metal
West Texas
James O'Rourke
Griffin St
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