Parker Named Detroit Coach
Detroit announces Parker, 37, elevated from backfield coach to head coach succeeding Alvin McMillin who resigned. George Wilson and Aldo Forte sign one-year assistants. W. Nicholas Kerbawy becomes business manager. McMillin to be paid full contract. Parker signs for less than McMillin’s former pay.
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Raymond
Buddy) Parker
Detroit Lions
Texan
Lions
Alvin “Bo” McMillin
George Wilson
Aldo Forte
W. Nicholas Kerbawy
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Edwin Anderson
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Kemp Texas
The
Chicago Cardinals
Cardinals
National Football League
Centenary
Shreveport
A and I Fullback Leads Rushing Average in 1950
Kingsville December 2 state that Alton Sanders Texas A and I college fullback led the yards per carry among small college backs who ran 500 yards or more in 1950. Sanders, on the All Texas Conference defensive team, had 54 carries for an average better than 11 yards.
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National Collegiate Athletic Bureau
Alton Sanders
Texas A&j
Sanders
St Paul Pro Basketball Teams Abandoned
Magnus Brinkman president of the NPBL said the league will continue to operate despite the St Paul entry dropping out. He noted several teams face financial difficulties but affirmed the league will revise the schedule and continue play with his Sheboygan Redskins and others continuing to compete.
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Brinkman
Sheboygan Redskins
NPBL
Associated Press
St. Paul
LaGrange Fifth Edges Bastrop 30 28 In Close Game
LaGrange High School Leopard basketball team earned a 30 28 non district victory over Bastrop as Edward Lidiak and Weldon Tiedt led scoring. Larry Turner tallied 16 points for Bastrop while LaGrange's other scorers included Litton Andrews Onrea and Kelly with multiple baskets in a feverish midweek clash at LaGrange.
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Weldon
Larry Turner
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Tidiak
Ede
Onrea
Andrews
Lastron
Turner
Litton
Wolf
Kellyes
LaGtrange
National League Sets Nine Fielding Records in 1950 Season
Wes Westrum of the New York Giants set a league fielding record with one error in 139 games and 680 chances. Gil Hodges and Jackie Robinson each set double play marks for first and second basemen. Red Schoendienst, Pie Traynor, and Frank McCormick previously held related records, while Marty Marion led shortstops and Wally Westlake topped outfielders with a 991 average. Brooklyn led team fielding at 397.
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New York Giants
Earl Grace
Pittsburgh Pirates
Westrum
Gil Hodges
Brooklyn
Jackie Robinson
Hank Thompson
Giants
Frank McCormick
Cincinnati Reds
Tony Cuccinello
Reds
Pie Traynor
Red Schoendienst
St. Louis
Willie Jones
Gran Hamner
Phils
Tommy Glaviano
Hodges
Robinson
Wally Westlake
Pittsburgh
Shoemaker Nears Culmone's Mark in 358 Wins
Willie Shoemaker narrowed Joe Culmone's lead in the national racing championship by winning a sixth race at Fair Grounds to raise his season total to 358 wins, 12 behind Culmone's 370. Culmone joined car specialist treatment after a spill, while Shoemaker hoped warm New Orleans weather would boost his performance before leaving for Santa Anita.
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Joe Culmone
Willie
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Joe
Tropical Park
Miami
Slim” Edwards
Edwards
Shoemaker
Santa Anita
Lamar Tech Upsets Louisiana College 15-7 On Homecoming Run
Lamar Tech of Beaumont snapped a homecoming losing streak with a 15-7 victory over Louisiana College. The win marks the Texans fourth consecutive homecoming triumph, continuing their strong season performance.
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Beaumont
Louisiana College
Austin Tackles Paschal TOP O' MORN Reflections
Reflections on two weeks in New Orleans describe the Fair Grounds season with Jockey Willie Shoemaker and Joe Culmone, Louisiana tax impact from racing, Sugar Bowl plans, and local culture. The piece notes New Orleans as a cosmopolitan hub with varied streets, bars, and entertainment, plus political mentions and nostalgia for Huey Long era.
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Joe Culmone
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Taylor Invitational Netball Tournament Opens With Two Games
Taylor High School hosts its first annual Invitation Netball Tourney with eight teams from districts 21A 23A 68B 76B and T77B. Georgetown Eagles meet Milano five and Rosebud Panthers face Hutto Hippos Thursday night, with finals set for Saturday at 8 45 p m. Giddings and Taylor are top contenders.
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Lampasas Cage Meet Opens With Title Hopefuls
The Lampasas Badgers host the Lampasas School Invitational Basketball Tournament with entries from Killeen Belton Waco Tech McGregor Gatesville Coleman Louise and Hamilton. Lampasas Gatesville and Coleman enter as favorites in their respective classes.
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Lampasas
First Cage Tilt Slated Tonight At School Gym
Austin's Maroons collide with Paschal Fort Worth in a 8 p.m. opener at Austin High gym. Paschal boasting a taller, strong lineup has won seven straight and led by 6 foot 4 inch Charles Steele and 6-3 Joe Hardgrove. Austin counters with 6-6 center Billy Banks and 6-3 guard Don Skipping, aiming to repeat last year's December series results. The Friday rematch shifts to City Coliseum as both teams vie for early season momentum.
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Austin
Maroons
Paschal
Fort Worth
Pride of the City
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Brackenridge
San Antonio
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Charlie Turner
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Bob Wilson
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Billy Pog Gy Ogy
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Arthur Stewart
J. L. Smith
Semifinals Set In Negro Interscholastic Grid League
Dallas dispatch lists the upcoming Class A football semifinals in the Negro Interscholastic League. Orange High defends its state title against San Angelo Blackshear Leopards, while San Houston Tigers face Huntsville’s Marlin squad this week.
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Orange
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Huntsville
Marlin
Wallace High
Blackshear Leopards
San Houston Tigers
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