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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1950
Page
10
Texas heads to Dallas for a weekend North Texas invasion as it chases the Southwest Conference basketball title. The Longhorns open at SMU Saturday night then finish at TCU Monday, seeking a ninth straight win on the road.
Texas A M outlasted Baylor 56-54 in overtime to seize undisputed first in the Southwest Conference. Jewell McDowell hit a 35 foot winning field goal as time expired in overtime after Baylor had tied the game 47-47. Don Heathington led Baylor with 30 points and missed a late free throw that could have won it in regulation.
Texas Longhorns opened spring drills with 94 players reporting to Coach Blair Cherry, more than the 63 expected. The squad was divided into Orange and White for scrimmages as six or more contenders, including Ben Tompkins Jerry Robinson T Jones Bunny Andrews Dan Page and Bobby Rogers, vie for the quarterback spot after Paul Campbell graduated. The team plans a second drill on Saturday and its first spring scrimmage next Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Taylor's Ducks rallied in the final minutes to defeat Cameron Yoemen 39-36 on Friday night in District 21A. Dickey Moegle scored six late points, Moegle totaling 10 and brother Bobby adding eight for Taylor, while Cameron's Alton Fuchs led with 17.
Bertram defeated Briggs 45-32 to finish 8-0 in District 76B. Beauford Rowney led Bertram with 13 points while Cloud scored 14 for Briggs as the Panthers pulled away after a 20-15 halftime margin.
Lockhart's Lions tied for first in District 24A after a 67-28 victory over Yoakum Bulldogs on Friday night. Glen Moore scored 22 for the Lions as the team opened a 33-16 halftime lead and rested starters in the final period.
Fred Haas Jr of New Orleans grabbed a two stroke lead at the Texas Open after firing a six under 65 in the halfway round at Brackenridge Park. Jimmie Demaret stood close with 135, while Sam Snead stayed within reach at 139 after a late stumble. Art Wall Jr. nailed a hole in one on No 16 but still missed qualifying by one stroke as 60 players advance Saturday.
Cleveland announces waivers on Satchel Paige after a long major league career. Indians general manager Hank Greenberg confirms Paige's unconditional release, with other clubs allowed to claim him for one dollar and negotiate his salary.
Georgetown, Feb 10. Coach Larry Wilkin's Eagles seized second in District 21A with a 51-20 victory over Rosebud. The hosts led 21-8 at halftime as Choc Orn scored 13 and Dean Shaver added nine. Georgetown also won the B game 45-7 to reach a 7-3 district mark.
The Austin Maroons rallied from a 37-37 tie to defeat the Corpus Christi Buccaneers 41-38 in overtime. led by Travis Eckert and Martin Wiginton the Maroons seized a late 4th-quarter surge and sealed the win as Kerrville looms in a potential title-deciding matchup.
Denton backfield star Bill White, a Texas standout, will enroll in the University of Texas freshman class this September. White to play in the North-South All-Star game August 5 at Austin despite a midseason shoulder injury. Teammate 5S. M. Meeks of San Antonio to enter Texas this September.
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