Jackets Edge Tigers in State Semi Final Clash
Port Arthur Yellow Jackets hold a wide edge over Waco Tigers based on season showings against Austin’s Ma roons ahead of Saturday’s 2 p.m. Memorial Stadium semifinal. Waco beat Austin 27-14 early season, then Austin’s form improved to reach quarters. In the quarterfinals Austin crushed Port Arthur 35 0. Coach Carl Price’s Tigers totaled 164 rushing yards.
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Texas college grid clash looms after mixed yardage data
The report outlines Austin and Port Arthur performances with Yell ow Jackets leading rushers Hass Day and Parker. Claud Kincannon shone for Waco in air gains, while Port Arthur and Austin show limited passing. A Memorial Stadium showdown Friday bets on defense and aerial duel with UT ticket sales underway.
Heath to Sign With Green Bay Packers
Stan Heath Nevada Univers ity passer will join the Green Bay Packers next year according to Curly Lambeau. Heath who spoke in Reno said he would sign a Packer contract after the new year as two Nevada games remain Hawaii on December 20 and Harbor Bowl versus Villanova. Lambeau also announced Ralph Olson of Utah as the first 1949 Packers contract player.
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Groza leads Kentucky in 76 39 win over Arkansas
Kentucky rattled off a strong start, then pulled away to a 76 to 39 victory over Arkansas in Lexington. Alex Groza scored 18 points to pace the Wildcats while Ralph Beard added 15 and Wah Wah Jones 10 in a dominant display. Arkansas guard John Campbell led the Razorbacks with 11.
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East Texas State Stuns TCU 42 40 In Fort Worth
East Texas State rallied from a 16 point first half deficit to defeat TCU 42 40 at Fort Worth. Gene Whitten led ET with 16 points while Harry Gilbreath added 11 as TCU hit eight of 15 free throws to ET's 12 of 17.
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Yankees Acquire Brown Pitcher Fred Sanford in Cash Deal
The New York Yankees announced the acquisition of pitcher Fred Sanford from the St. Louis Browns for 100000 dollars and three second line players. The Browns received pitchers Red Embree Dick Starr and catcher Sherm Lollar, while Roy Partee moved to the Yankees as part of the trade.
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Raschi Predicts Yankees Won't Miss 1950 Flag
Vic Raschi of the New York Yankees predicts the Yankees will win the 1950 American League title if they start strong. The pitcher, 29, aims for 30 wins in 1949 and notes his 1948 record of 19–8 as part of his confidence. He believes the team will reach the world series next October.
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Maroon Cagers Open With Brack Tonight
The Austin High Maroons face Brackenridge in San Antonio Tuesday night with lone letterman Joe Miles possibly out. John Caldwell may start in Miles's forward spot alongside Jack Brinkley Buddy Lowrey Danny Burger and Richard McCoy in Brack gym.
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St Edward's Dominate Taylor In Austin High School Feud
St Edward's High of Austin won 59 to 25 over Taylor's Ducks on Monday night led by 16 points from center Bill Banks. Ray Reeds added 12 as St Edward's built a 29 12 halftime lead. Don Rogers and Roy Zichey each scored eight for Taylor. A Taylor B team beat St Edward's 27-22 in the preceding game. Taylor travels to Austin for a rematch Wednesday.
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A s Get Dykes As 49 Coach
Connie Mack manager of the Philadelphia Athletics announced the signing of Jimmy Dykes former A s third base star as a first base coach. Mack also signed Wally Moses veteran outfielder released by the Boston Red Sox as a pinch hitter. Dykes will serve with Al Simmons and Earle Brucker on the coaching staff.
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Longhorns Face East Swing Versus NYU St Joe Tests
Steers depart Austin for a three night stretch in the East facing two strong teams. They open at Madison Square Garden against NYU 67 47 conqueror of Baylor then proceed to Philadelphia Convention Hall to meet St Joe, last Saturday’s surprise Oklahoma A M winner. St Joe beat Tennessee 83 58 earlier this season. OO Ferriss visits Austin during a honeymoon trip and chats with Bible Falk.
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UCLA fires Bert La Brucherie and all assistant coaches
UCLA head coach Bert La Brucherie and his entire staff resign, ending a tenure marked by a 10 game winning streak in 1946 and a Rose Bowl loss to Illinois. Bill Keene announces the resignations for La Brucherie, W. P. Fehring, Shelby Calhoun, and Ned Mathews after a season with three wins and seven defeats.
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Baylor Begins Drill for Dixie Bowl Preparation
Baylor Bears opened bowl week with a Monday workout for the Dixie Bowl against Wake Forest in Birmingham. Halfback Dudley Parker returned from injury and, with Gabby Sims, showed strong offensive form as coach Bob Woodruff directed long offensive drills and split practice for offense and defense. Adrain Burk Hayden Fry and Ray Painter connected on passes while Harold Riley and Jasper Flanakin led as top receivers.
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