Reserve Power Helps Unicorns In State Bid
New Braunfels, Dec. 13. Coach Weeping Weldon Bynum uses 25 players this season as the Unicorns went 13-0. Bynum rotates a deep backfield with nine capable backs and relies on Merlyn Murphy to spark comebacks. Scoring leader Bindsell at 121 points anchors the attack and depth at every position powers the state title push.
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Seale Doss
Austin American Sports Staff
NEW Braunfels
Weldon Bynum
Unicorns
Van
Unicorn
Bynum
Fleet Merlyn Murphy
Murphy
Two Unicorns Hurt In State Semifinal Prep
New Braunfels star guards Oscar Cantu and James Schmid were sidelined by injuries Monday after a 23 18 quarterfinal win over Van. Both players are doubtful for Friday's state semifinal against Falfurias in San Antonio. Cantu starts at guard while Schmid lines up at wingback. coach Weldon Barnum faced uncertainty replacing them.
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NEW Braunfels
Oscar Cantu
James Schmid
Van
Falfurias
San Antonio
Cantu
Schmid
Weldon Barnum
New Braunfels backs power 527 points in 13 games
James Schmid 103, Clarence Schmid 21, Pittman 60, Murphy 54, Stobaugh 50, Pape 36, Gregory 30. Backs figure Bindsell 770 yards on 83 carries, Pape 29 carries at 9.1, Gregory 15 for 8.1, James Schmid 69 on 111, Stobaugh 5.7 on 91, Pittman 5.7 on 91, Murphy 3.5 on 24. Team averages seven yards per rush and total points reach 527 across 13 games.
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James Schmid
Pittman
Murphy
Stobaugh
Pape
Gregory
Clarence Schmid
Bindsell
New Braunfels
Placekickers May Determine Pro Grid Championship
Philadelphia December 13. The Eagles face the Cardinals in the title game with footwork as a potential decider. Cliff Patton and Pat Harder set up field goals that propelled their teams through tough wins, while Patton's scoring run and playoff booting highlight his confidence and skill.
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Cliff Patton
Pat Harder
Charley Trippi
Elmer Angsman
Paul Christman
Ray Mallouf
Eagles
Steve van Buren
Tommy Thompson
Patton
Shibe Park
Chicago Bears
Harder
Bears
Jimmy Conzelman
Texas Christian
NFL
Jack Manders
Pittsburgh
Cardinals
Chicago
Pro Grid Teams Batters Records in 1940s NFL Season
The 1940s NFL season ended with record-breaking offense and defense. Detroit Lions New York Giants and Boston Yanks allowed most points and yards while Boston New York Detroit yielded 4 858 4 673 and 4 562 yards respectively. Bears Cardinals and Eagles set conversions and penalties marks with Harder Patton Paton and Luack among leaders.
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Detroit Lions
New York Giants
Boston Yanks
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Yanks
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Lions
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Redskins
Bears
Sighs
Chicago
Cardinals
Philadelphia Eagles
Pat Harder
San Sandifer
Harder
Ral McLean
Cliff Patton
Eagles
Johnny Luack
McLean
Bobcat Cagers Open Busy Week
Southwest Texas Bobcats schedule a full week of basketball with five home games and two road games. The Bobcats and Bobkittens each play multiple opponents including Texas Lutheran Seguin St Edwards Austin Lackland Air Base San Antonio and Southwestern University Pirates in a doubleheader with both A and B teams.
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Southwest Texas Bobcats
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Bobkittens
zBobkittens Cagers Open
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San Antonio
Southwestern University Pirates
Pirates
Georgetown
Kansas Tackle Named To North South Team
Hugh Johnson Kansas regular tackle for two seasons accepted an invitation to play in the North South game at Miami Florida on Christmas night. The Jaywalker co captain will play for the South team becoming the first Jaywalker to compete in the North South contest.
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Hugh Johnson
Kansas
Miami
Fla
Jaywalker
Andy Gustafson
Southerners
Miami University
Bay City
Tex
Major Leagues reject minor league TV radio ban
Major Leagues vote to reject the minor league plan to bar broadcasts within a 50 mile home territory. Durocher faces Commissioner Chandler hearing on signing Freddy Fitzsimmons while with the Braves. Trade gossip swirls as Browns and Yankees haggle over Fred Sanford and a Souchock move to Chicago.
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Minneapolis
National League
George Trauman
National Association of Minor Leagues
Leo Durocher
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A. B. Chandler
Durocher
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Fitzsimmons
Boston Braves
Boston
New York Giants
Fitz
California
St. Louis Browns
New York Yankees
Fred Sanford
Yanks
Chicago White Sox
Steve Souchock
Louis Demands TV and radio cut for title defense
Joe Louis said he will demand $250000 from TV and radio rights for his heavyweight title defense next June in New York. He rued underpayment from his last fight with Jersey Joe Walcott and noted his previous TV fee of 100000 for the Walcott bout. Louis forecasts a strong gate on his current tour, with Ezzard Charles as top contender if he beats Savold or Conn this winter.
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Joe Louie
New York
Joe Walcott
Louis-Walcott
Brown Bomber
Walcott
Louis
Ezzard Charles
Joe
Charles
Lee Savold
Billy Conn
Jimmy Bivins
Cleveland
Godoy
Paterson
N. J
Pat Comiskey
Lewiston
Southeastern Conference Nears Bowl Withdrawal Vote
Conference leaders debated bowl participation as Florida Gainesville talks shaped a plan to allow only one bowl every three years and a qualifying win rate. President Rufus Harris of Tulane noted opposition among five of twelve schools and hinted at possible no bowls if he could decide.
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Southeastern Conerence
Southeastern
Gainesville
Fla
Alabama
Rufus Harris
Tulane
Harris
Bowls Debate Sparks Criticism at Meeting
Bowls were criticized as leading to nothing and described as crass and unsavory commercialization. Ath sacWilliam A. Alexander of Georgia Tech helped block a potential anti bowl vote just before the one in three proposal was introduced.
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William A. Alexander
Georgia Tech
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