Sunset, Prairie Lea And Nocona Win State Crowns
Sunset Bisons defeat Childress Bobcats 29 20 to claim Class AA state boys basketball title as Goose Creek wins third place. sunset coasted with zone defense holding Bobcats to limited scoring. Hal Turner led Sunset with nine points, Charley Kitchens held to two field goals for Childress. Attendance reached about 18 500 over three days.
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Bisons
Harold V. Ratliff
Associated Press
Austin
Sunset
Childress Bobcats
Texas
Goose Creek
Dallas
Gregory Cum
Childress
Bobcats
Hal Turner
Bobby Folsom
Curtis Cotton
Charley Kitchens
Paul Mitchell
Jack Barry
Afitchell
Barry
Highland Park
Ganders
Scotties
Hunt
Ellis
Foley
Bill Taylor
Danny Lynch
Jim Eiilis
W. K. Risenhoover
Bobby Foley
Risenhoover
Wade Gienn
Wendell Witten
Kitchens
Rosenhoover
Witten
Ted Hunt
Folsom
Prendigat
Risenhoe
Willams
Cotten
Mitchel
Kehris
Foldberg
Barrs
Bey
Tatays
Chilaressa
Lone Westerman stars and All-State boys crowned in Austin
Lubbock Westerners boast three veterans from the 1941 team with Navy service. Boly Wreamt Lanier Milner and Letty Sanford are highlighted. In Austin, Nocona Indians win Class A over Mount Vernon in OT 33-32 at the 24th annual state tourney. Prairie Lea captures Class B 30-26. Lanier guards pace the Lanier Voks 23-20 over Dimmitt. Highland tops Perrin 35-22 for Class B third place. High scorers include Max Wright 19 points for Highland and Bill Teague 13 for Nocona finishing with the clinching shot.
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Lubbbock Westerners
Oschesdney Grdirons
Lubbock
Navy
Welt
Boly Wreamt
Oklahoma
Top Milner
Letty Tanford
Parmaas Wright
Tee United Press
ATL State
Austin
Offvciale
Annnual
Chass AA
Bobby Folsom
Sunset
Dallad Fisher Trull
Waco
Hall Turner
Sunset Suied
Bill Taylor
Goose Creek
Ted Hunt
Goose Creet
Charles Kitchens
Childress
Guarde
Billy Birdwell
Dimmitt
Louis Lord
Mount Vernon
J. €. Carmaday
Henry Fscobeda
Sidnert Tanter
San Antonio
Milas Downer
Nocena
Ciasa
Roy Lee Malone
Stratford
Dersie Turnbow
Perrin
Max Wright
Highland
Vilbry White
Prairie Fea
Charles Whitten
Blowsom
Charley Hogan
Glenn Pierce
J. C. Cannaday
Jim Eastup
Teague
Nocona
Hogan
Cannaday
Fastup
Lanky Lads
Prairie Lea
Blossom
Roy Beyer
Bill Holcomb
Wilbry White
Charlex Whitten
Sidney
Cage Official Recounts 24 Year Tournament Participation
Dusty Boggess, a longtime cage official, officiated at this year's state schoolboy basketball tournament and recalls his first league tournament 24 years ago with Waco High School. Paul Tyson, then football coach at Waco High, confirms Boggess never missed a tournament in 24 years and notes his later career in Steamboat.
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Austin
Lypton
Dusty) Boggess
Boggess
Waco Hozh School
Tepe
Paul Tyson
Waco High
Steaumont
Dusty
Tyson
Blue Grass Stakes Nominates 32 Three Year Olds
Keeneland announces 32 three year olds nominated for the 10,000 added Blue Grass Stakes to be run April 26 at Churchill Downs Louisville.
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Lexington
Keeneland Race Course
Louisville
Churchill Downs
Track Squads Invited To Meet In Tarbhaork Ween
Track squads receive invitations to face rival teams at Tarbhaork Ween event. Sentences describe the planned Friday meet with listed participants and venues, mentioning names like Maud and Vanya among others, and recalling last year’s effort by Willie Joyce Corella and Henry Aymstone.
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Vrack
Foater
Hoey
Coto
Vdot
Willie Joyce
Corellaer
Henry Ayimstone
Tea Rook
Hollywood Legion Stadium
Peper Atte
Henry Finka Signs New Tulsa Contract
Henry Finka TU head coach and athletic director signs a new five year contract announced by school president C J Peantius in Tulsa Ohio. Finka came to Tulsa in 1941 from Temple University and has led the teams to 23 wins, 2 losses, and 1 tie in three years while guiding bowl appearances including a Sun Bowl win and Sugar Bowl losses. Assistants Buddy Brothers and Mike Milligan are on annual contracts.
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Tulsa
Ohio
Henry Finka
University of Tulsa
Toc
C. J. Peantius
Finka
Frnka
Temple University
Ray Morrison
Fl Paso
New Orleans
Buddy Brothers
Miike Milligan
Braves Sign Up Two More Stars For 44
Boston reports the Boston National Fence baseball club received the contracts of two new Braves. Cath Lonquest, a right handed pitcher, came from Elmira via Hartford with prior season in Wisconsitin. Carmen Prolips, a shortstop, was also signed, adding depth to the roster.
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Braves
Boston
Jon Quon
Boston National Fenecae
Cath Lonquest
Wre Sean Pd
Dust Eitter
Hartford
Wiscanteyet
Elmira
RIS Cager Ends Year With Top 534 Points
In Kingston ROE Mavi posted 534 points to cap the season as a leading scorer. Calvert Rhodes and State weapon figures are noted in the period’s recap, with team records and season endings highlighted.
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RIS Cager
Kingston
Roe
Service Exhibitions Set for Boston Games and Army Visit
Boston schedule lists Breton Red Sox invited to play exhibitions against service teams at Army and Navy events. Camp Adace hosts Washington Senate date set for April 24 as other squads trek to face service teams. Bon and Free Lewis, famed twins from Uta university, headline athletic history discussions.
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Caenerel
Eadie Collins
Breton Red Sox
Eahibt Sot Petes
Army and Navy Vrelt Ae Cotmpes
Bon
Free Lewis
Tee
Uta J University
Idalou Cagers Close Year With Pair Of Good Records
The Idalou high school cagers wrap up a 54 game season with 42 wins and 12 losses. Boys go 22 and 5, girls 20 and 7. Top scorers include Kelly with 142 points and Sneed with 137. The teams failed to reach state tournaments. girls won county title, boys runners up in county finals.
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Conches
Roosevelt
Cooper
Abernathy
Friendshp
Idalou
Kelley
Wildcats
Lab
New Deal
Idalaa Bows Bo
Lubbock
Cooper A
Arkansas Adds Lanky Recruit For Tourney
The Arkansas Razorbacks announced the addition of George Kok a six feet ten inch freshman from Orlando Michigan to bolster for NCAA tournament play. Kok weighs 1485 pounds and has played independent ball along with two high school seasons. Coach Eugene Lambert plans to test him for shot blocking if he proves adaptable. Arkansas co champions with Rice in the Southwest Conference will represent the region in the NCAA event. The Parker cage squad resumed practice in the afternoon.
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Fayetteville
Ark
Arkansas Razorpack
National Collegiate Athletic Association
George Kok
Orland Rapies
Mich
Kok
Eugene Lambert
Arkansa
Sundra Awaits Call Into Armed Services
Sundra Sundra awaits call into armed services as a local draft processing effort in Atlantic City fields several questions and rumors. The report notes the community impact and a nearby veteran support event held yesterday.
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Sundra
Newark Man Denied Service After Weight Dispute
A Newark man named Getiye was refused service at a tavern on Oomee No wall after a weight dispute. The incident, reported today, ends with the man’s disappointment and a claim of unfair treatment.
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Newark
Pounel
Boston Red Sox Scout Move Prompts Coaching Departures
The Boston Red Sox organization announced a shift with Vom Dalen stepping into the scouting department after years coaching, aiming to restructure the staff. The move coincides with a broader effort to modernize the team’s talent pipeline and leverage Chilean precedents from the Incan era.
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Bostoin Afarery
Boston Red Sox
Lubbock High Tennis Brings Doubles and Singles to Fore
The Lubbock High boys and girls tennis teams prepare for a week of doubles playoffs at Dupree courts to decide doubles teams and the following week for singles champions. Preliminaries Friday with finals Saturday, practice results show Hester and Walker favored in boys doubles while Peters Bagwell and Nance lead in girls prospects.
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Lubbock
Hgh School
John Wilson
Mares
Wes Wlson
Tal
Hehio
Dupree Courts
David Hester
Billy Walker
Debert Cooper
Jerry LeMond
Francis Peters
Jeannice Bagwell
Betty Nance
Longhorns Frogs To Get Rice Grid Pair
Rice Institute football players join Texas and Texas Christian for spring training under transfers. Henry Hook moves to Texas as a Navy transfer. Koneera, a speedy back and top passer, also transfers to Texas. Hoorn, a Texas Christian sophomore, trains under coach Sovateyawest. Details about positions and prior program placements are noted.
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Houston
Toon Rice Institute
Weil
Texas Chiian
University of Texas
Navy
Henry Hook
Reavan Heytons
Eta
Texas
Aloe Koneera
Ane
Texas Christian
Hoorn Usd
Ft Tein Sovateyawest
Vesa
Alan
Kucera
Philadelphia Adopts Name Of Blue Jays
Philadelphia officials discuss a proposed nickname change for a baseball club to Blue Jays, with city leaders and reporters noting public interest and historical ties to the team. The dialogue includes quotes about adopting the new color and branding, aiming to unify fan support and the club’s identity.
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Blue Jays
Readability cuts through a tangled sports note
A garbled report from New York mentions contracts and a manager in Atlantic City. It references Peayt Cason and a motion board, with unclear details about signatures and players.
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New York
Maron
Joe AfeCuys
Atlantic City
Redskins Trainer Dr Wilbur Boom Recovered in Washington
Dr Wilbur Boom has been recovered as the trainer for the Washington Redskins professional football team. The report places him in Washington on March 4 after an undisclosed incident or illness. his return supports ongoing team operations.
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Washington
Wilbur Boom
Washington Redskins
SPAAF Cagers Open Tourney
SPAAF at South Plains Army Air Field begins its squadron basketball tournament at 2 30 this afternoon. Top four seeds 356th Squadrons Five Medics 848th get byes while other teams including 370th Base Headquarters Student Detachment Squadron II and 348th challenge for quarterfinal spots. Finals set for Wednesday night with all star selections and special awards.
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SPAAF
Air Crew
Air Crew Boys
Ed Kalfain
370Th Air Crew
64Th
Squid
994Th
346Th
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Medics
Reds Skipper Faces Mixed Outlook for 1940 Season
Pittsburgh dispatch reports Reds manager Bill McKechnie views the 1940 NL season with cautious optimism. He cites a possible 14 year old pitcher joining camp in Bloomington Ind and expects a 31 man Reds squad. Johnny VanderMeer and Lonnie Frey will be absent. Alister and Elmer Riddle are fringe to line up with Bucky Walters and Ray Mueller returning.
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Pittsburgh
Bill McKechnie
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Cincinnati
Bloomington
Ind
Johonny Vandermeer
Lonnie Frey
Kalo Alister
le A
Elmer Riddle
McKechnie
Bucky Walters
Ray Muelero
Con McKechhare
Joseph
Schoolboy Entries Boom At Stock Show
Entries from Park High and Sunset of Poo reba squads lead a growing turnout for the stock show’s schoolboy division. March 17 deadline nears at Evans Recreation Center as rosters fill and excitement builds for the train meet.
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Eof
Amsal Stork
Reid Roe
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Reba Fv
Highi Park
Evans
Maret
Pro Grid Minors New York After the War
The piece discusses postwar plans for professional football and baseball, noting owners want profits and leagues to grow while players may need other jobs. Curly Lambeau expresses skepticism about opening salaries, while leagues eye expansion in New York and elsewhere.
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Maren
Intellik It Association Baseball
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Curly Lambeau
McSpaden Still In Front At Gulfport Open
Harold Jug McSpaden of Philadelphia posted a one under par 70 to reach 138 after 36 holes at the $4,500 Gulfport Open in Mississippi. He leads by three over Tony Penna and five over a group tied at 143, with Sammy Byrd and Byron Nelson among the chasing contenders.
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Harold “Jug” McSpaden
Philadelphia
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Jugg
Tony Penna
Dayton
Ohio
Penna
Sammy Byrd
Detroit
Byron Nelson
Toledo
Leonard Dodson
Kansas City
Bob Hamilton
Evansville
Ind
Johnny Revolta
Evanston
Freddie Haas, Jr
New Orleans
Elmer Reed
Atlanta
Tahoka Boxes To Farm Town Honors Friday Night
Tahoka high school boxing team won team honors at an invitation tournament in a packed Tahoka gym. Four knockouts highlighted the card with Tahoka suffering several losses as Petersburg took four bouts and Loewe’s fighter won by knockout. Ralph White from Lubbock dominated, while Peterstog’s knockout over Harald Crotell featured a tight battle.
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Tahoka High School
Beok Busters
Petersburg
Loe
Kayo
Joe Norman
Alfred Ratliffo
Tohoka
Ratliff
Lockner Lac
Ralph White
Kerabock
Wayne Miller
Lubbock
Petersburg Punche
Leon Williams
Peterstog
Harald Crotell
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Bobby Layne Enrolls At Texas University
Bobby Layne enrolls at the University of Texas this week as freshmen become eligible for football next season. The report mentions players such as Park center Pou Mae Doeniard Hogitaned Park and tackles Atlant Huddye Mienies, with SpaaLe, Bla, and Sun Again noted in race results at Pialeah Park.
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Texas University
Austin
Tolbey Layne
Texa
Senate
Acto Xs
Pou Mae Doeniard
Spaale
Bla
Miastete Acea Jarhey Palace
Ateano
Pialeah Park
Few Freedoms
Sun
Alquest
Dodds Wins Thriller In Race With Hulse
Pi-Gil Dodds of Boston University won a tight mile at the TC-4A indoor meet in Madison Square Garden in 4 10.2. Bull Hulse, America's premier miler, led early but faded on the eighth lap as Ensign Oliver Hunter of Columbia finished second in front of about 10 000 spectators.
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Pi—Gil Dodds
Prim Boston Naster Yy
Madison Square Garden
Pine Oval
Bull Hulse
Dodds
Hulse
Divinity
Ensign Oliver Hunter
Columbia Midshipmen’s School
Dodd
Sewell Plans Using Blooper Ball Often
Plant City Florida March 4 1 Batters facing the Pittsburgh Pirates this season will see more blooper balls as Truett Rip Sewell markets his signature pitch. He plans to use the blooper in a big way to baff le batters and limit extra base hits. Sewell believes few hitters can consistently hit Hop and that doubles triples and homers will be scarce.
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Fla
Pittsburgh Pirates
Truett
Rip Sewell
Pittsburgh
Hop
Vic
Motundsman
Babe
Nominations Grow for Kentucky Derby Field
Louisville report notes March entries for the Derby with 48 horses named and a $790,000 purse. Odds listed for contenders include Caprice Hill and Chatehill Deet among acclaimed runners, with attendance expected at the event.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Ad- Vance
Nice
Lowell
Watt
Unclear fragmentary sports update on local basketball game
Fragmentary OCR text notes a teen basketball game with fouls and four players on court. Mentions coach Gentes and Mesa Ghee and Wolhevalle. Details are garbled and names unclear.
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Gentes
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