Schlinkman Leads Tech to 7 0 Victory Over Southwestern Pirates
Walter Schlinkman of Dumas scored Tech’s lone touchdown and added the extra point to seal a 7 0 season opener win over the Southwestern Pirates before 7000 fans at Tech stadium. He also starred on defense and was named captain for 1945 alongside Otis Turner.
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Corpus Christi Navy Beats Rice 26 to 13 In Opener
The Corpus Christi Comets from the Naval Air station defeated Rice Institute Owls 26 to 13 before about 2,000 fans. Moon Mullin's squad relied on hard running backs, with Jay Borneman and Red Anderson driving key drives and a late third quarter touchdown sealing the game.
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Dumas Dynamiter Schlinkman Leads Tech Victory
Walter Schlinkman starred for the Dumas Dynamiters at Tech stadium scoring the lone touchdown as Otis Turner and Schlinkman were named co-captains of the Red Raiders in a dramatic season opener against the Southwestern Pirates.
Baylor Aerials Smother Buffs
Baylor's Golden Bears overwhelmed West Texas State Teachers 32-0 in Waco. Quarterbacks Jack Price and Ray Painter teamed for multiple TDs with Price adding a rushing score, while Sammie Pierce and the line controlled the game. Baylor totaled 369 yards to West Texas's minus 41.
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Texas Christian Thumps Kansas in Season Opener 18 Points
Texas Christian University Horned Frogs defeated the Kansas Jayhawks 18 to 0 in the season opener. Leon Joslin and Jesse Mason led the scoring with two and one touchdowns respectively, including a 61 yard pass to Norman Cox and a 29 yard keeper by Mason.
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Westerners Fall Short But Fight On Friday Night
The Lubbock Westerners, battered yet unbowed, tied Big Spring 13 13 as coach John Dibrell’s squad faced tough District 3 4A foes. In District 1 -AA action, Pampa and Borger schedules remain uncertain while Plainview, Amarillo, and Vernon chase wins.
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Tigers Dominate Browns 9-0 as Newhouser Wins 23rd
Detroit bats erupt to back Hal Newhouser who limits St Louis to four hits over four innings. Tigers extend lead in pennant race as Browns are eliminated from contention in the loss.
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Minnesota Routs Missouri in 34 to 0 season opener
Minnesota, led by veteran fullback Vic Kulbitski, crushed Missouri 34 to 0 in the Big Six opener. Kulbitski scored three touchdowns, with Dale Rappana and Hud son Healey adding others, while Merlin Kispert kicked two extra points and Mealey added two. The Gophers, coached by Bernie Bierman, showed a stronger defense and refined offense.
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Ticket Office Opens Monday for Westerner Football
Westerner season tickets go on sale Monday at the Senior High office near the main entrance. Availability includes tickets for the Big Spring-Lubbock game at Texas Tech stadium next Friday night. Athletic director Pinkey Lowery announced the sale and office phone is 2-2033.
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Joe Lewis to Receive Army Decoration at Fort Hamilton
Technical Sgt. Joe Lewis the heavyweight boxing champion will receive the Legion of Merit in a ceremony at Fort Hamilton tomorrow.
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Cornell Beats Syracuse 26 to 14 in Opener
Cornell defeats Syracuse 26 to 14 in a Thursday afternoon game before about 22 000 spectators at Syracuse. Big Red quarterback Renee Syra leads scoring drive as both teams start 1945 season.
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Match Play Advances In Lubbock Country Club Championship
Results from the first round of the club championship show numerous matches across KFYO, Hemphill-Wells, Avalanche-Journal, Roddy Kilowatt, Dunlap, and Levine’s flights. Winners include Don Mitchell, Raymond Marshall, C N Woods, O A Terry, Dr. W A Schaal, Todd Pitts, John Markham, H M Chick, M E Wagenfuhr, Sterling Forsythe, John Kattmann, Wynne Collier, Dr. R L McAllister, R H Bean, Roddy Kilowatt opponents, H L McLarty, Ralph Garnett, H H Holmes, C F Anderson, Alvin Allison, Powell McWhorter, Jack Markham, Jake Warnick, and various byes.doc
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Dickens Gridders Defeat Jayton 31 to 13
Dickens High six man football team beat Jayton 31 13 Friday afternoon in Jayton. Dickenson scorers were Clyde Thompson Geo Drennan Billy Cumby and Carlton Dodson with Stanley adding a Jayton touchdown.
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Hogan Leads Nelson By Two Strokes In Spokane Tourney
Ben Hogan 68 to finish at 204 trails Byron Nelson 202 after three rounds of the Esmeralda Open at Indian Canyon Spokane. Slammin Sam Snead carded 66 to reach 212, with Nelson and Hogan sharing the chase at the top and other contenders like Jack Gage and Guy McSpaden close behind.
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Guy) McSpaden
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Slaton Defeats Seagraves 12 to 6 In Gridiron Thriller
In Seagraves Slaton edged Seagraves 12 to 6 as both teams drew penalties for rule infractions. Grady Elder powered in from 12 yards for Slaton’s first score after a punt return setup by Donald Finley. Norman Spears crossed after a blocked punt but a clipping call wiped it out. Slaton recovered a Seagraves fumble and Thurman Reynolds finished the drive with the final touchdown. Seven first downs for Slaton to five for Seagraves.
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War-Torn Berlin Hosts Bomb Bowl In A Fistful Of Riots
In Berlin 1945 the 1105th combat engineer group beat the group control council 18 to 7 in a football game watched by 8000 including American Russian and French generals. A coaches brawl sparked a brief field melee before MPs restored order. Pete Watkins of Wichita Falls played right end for the Reapers and Capt Perkins of Downsville umpired.
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Gaels Upset Cal Bears In 1945 Opener At Berkeley
St Marys Gaels defeated California 20 to 13 before about 70 000 fans in the opening game of the 1945 season. The lighter Gaels used speed to overcome the favored Bears who led early but were overtaken in the final period.
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Wildcats Overwhelm Iowa State in Rainy Open
Northwestern opened its season by beating Iowa State 16 to 6 in Evanston amid rain. Gene Phelps scored from the two yard line to avert a shutout in the final minutes after catching three passes for 44 yards.
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Cardinals Beat Reds To Narrow Cubs Margin In Nl Race
St Louis toppled Cincinnati 9 to 4 at Sportsman’s Park to cut the gap with Chicago to a game and a half as Charles Barrett earned his 23rd win. Ed Heusser took the loss after being relieved by Vernon Kennedy in the seventh. Gardella homered to spark Giants victory over the Braves. Phillies snap 15-game skid by beating Dodgers 5-3 behind Dick Mauney.
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Red) Barrett
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Brechtel Sparks Longhorns’ Rally to 13 7 Victory
Navy transfer Freddie Brechtel led Texas in a season opener at Bergstrom Field, rushing for 139 yards and throwing a 22 yard pass to Munroe Harrelson for Texas’ first TD. Bergstrom tied early in the third before Brechtel drove the winning 53 yard march, ending with Arthur Sweet’s short score.
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Lions and Cardinals Open National Football League Season
Chicago and Detroit begin the 26th NFL season with a Milwaukee kickoff at the fairgrounds. Commissioner Layden predicts a stronger league this year due to returning players and ex military stars. A second game next week features the Boston-Brooklyn-Yanks versus the Steelers at Fenway Park.
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Aggies Roll Over Ellington Field Fliers 54 to 0
Texas A&M opened the 1945 season with a 54–0 win over Ellington Field Fliers aided by four touchdowns from Preston Smith and two from Bob Goode. The Aggies tallied 310 yards while fumbling ten times and held Ellington to minus 19 yards and no first downs.
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Baseball standings and results from yesterday
National League games include New York 3 Boston 2 and Philadelphia 2 Brooklyn. Pittsburgh at Chicago postponed by rain. American League shows Detroit 9 St Louis 0 as a noted score with Workington 3 Philadelphia 6 and Cleveland 3 Chicago 2 New York 2 Boston 1.
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