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Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1949

Page

8

Golding First Man on Field As Tilt Ends

Wichita Falls Coyotes win their first Class AA state football title by edging Austin Maroons 14 13. Coach Joe Golding hails his players as the greatest bunch of kids and greets supporters after an undefeated season.

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Maroons Lose Narrowly to Wichita Falls Fifteen

Fort Worth reports the Austin High Maroons fell 15 to 14 as Wichita Falls Fifteen edged them late. Coach Kitchen praised his players for a late surge, while Pat Pate received an automobile from the Austin association.

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Wichita Falls Clinches Second Pennant In Tight State Final

In a hard fought title game before 17 000 fans Wichita Falls edges Austin Maroons 7 6 at halftime then holds on as Morris Nelson Bobby Warren and Salyer spark a late drive. Nelson scores and Warren adds key runs as Wichita Falls seizes the crown and Maroons upset bid ends with clutch drives and a missed extra point.

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Austin Gets Grid School

Fort Worth will host the Texas High School Coaches Association annual coaching school with Bud Wilkinson and Benny Oosterbaan among top anticipated instructors. Austin won the bid over Dallas and San Antonio, with UT and the Austin Chamber backing the event. The school runs July 31 to August 4, featuring football, baseball, basketball and track sessions and an August 3 all-star game.

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Cage Scores College BasketballResults Listing

A compiled score list shows Missouri 53 SMU 42, Iowa 73 Carnegie Tech 49, Nebraska 66 Idaho 45, Northwestern 68 Michigan State Kansas 58, Springfield 43 Drake 39, Iowa State 38, West Virginia 61 Fordham 37, Marshall 94 Akron 81, Ohio State 78 California 67, Kentucky 60 Purdue 54, UCLA 65 Illinois 63, Washington State 37 Bradley 83 Fresno State 41 Southern California 57 De Paul

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Braves Hire Walters as Pitching Coach

The Boston Braves signed Bucky Walters as pitching coach on Friday night. Walters had managed the Cincinnati Reds until late last season and remained in the Reds organization. A Reds official approved the move, saying the switch would be financially advantageous for Walters.

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Crusaders May Change Coaches

Worcester Holy Cross officials deny reports that Dr Eddie Anderson will return as head football coach next fall. The New York Post claimed a long term deal at 15000 dollars a year, while Osmanski’s current contract and salary are disputed. Anderson said he knows nothing about the report.

Worcester Mass Holy Cross Anderson University of Iowa Bill Osmanski New York Post Ihru Osmanski H.C Iowa City

Ex-MLB Pitcher Charged With Aggravated Assault

John Whitehead former major league pitcher was indicted by the Grayson County grand jury on a charge of aggravated assault on a nine year old Sherman girl. The case involves removal from the mother’s custody by court order to live with grandparents outside the county. Whitehead, 40, has been with the Sherman Denison baseball club of the Big State League for three years.

Sherman John Whitehead Grayson County Grand Jury Ralph Elliott Whitehead Sherman Hospital Chicago White Sox Sherman-Denison

White Sox Revive Bid For Cleveland Player

Chicago details show the White Sox have renewed pursuit of Cleveland first baseman Mickey Vernon but negotiations with the Indians have stalled without a deal.

White Sox Cleveland Chicago Mickey Vernon

Injured Warren Fooled Most Football Experts

Bobby Warren sparked the Austin Maroons in a valiant loss but played sparingly after knee trouble on the opening play. He returned in the third quarter to lead ground gains and score the final touchdown as Wichita Falls edged Highland Park.

Fort Worth Bobby Warren Austin Maroons Warren Grandstand Johnny Kitchen Coyotes Wichita Falls Highland Park Scotties Maroons

Tigers Beat SMU For Second Straight Upset 53-42

Missouri rallied in the second half to defeat Southern Methodist 53-42 in Dallas. Led by Bill Stauffer and Jerry Fowler with 14 points each, the Tigers pulled away after a 24-24 halftime tie, earning their fifth straight win as SMU endured a seventh consecutive loss. Bud Heineman and Paul Mitchell also tied for scoring honors with 14.

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Davidson's Jamerson Quits as Coach at Davidson

Davidson College president announced Charlie Jamerson resigned as football coach. Crowell Little of UNC was named his successor as head football coach. Jamerson will serve as head baseball coach. 1949 season record 2 wins 8 losses.

Davidson N. C Charlie Jamerson Crowell Little University of North Carolina John R. Cunningham Jamerson Cunningham

Littlefield Loses First String Guard Ahead of State Final

Littlefield will be without regular Right Guard Floyd Pinkerton for the Class A state football final against Mexia in Abilene Monday due to an acute appendicitis attack. Coach J S Fikes will start Billy Frank Davis to fill the vacancy. Gene Renfro strains an ankle but hopes to play on defense. The Wildcats completed a hard scrimmage as the 35 man squad heads to Abilene by bus for the title game.

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