Shifts in Aggie and Longhorn Football Float New Roles
Coach Harry Stiteler moves Aggie personnel in spring drills with players switched from their high school positions. At Texas Longhorns, Bud McFadin becomes a guard and several HS stars shift to new roles, suggesting high school success translates to college versatility. Bill Barber of Prairie Lea is highlighted for scoring and rebounding prowess, likened to Slater Martin style and drawing attention from coaches.
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College Station
Harry Stiteler
Aggie
Joe Whoosis
Harry
Texas Longhorns
Bud McFadin
Raan
Bud
Tom Stohlhandske
Baytown
Texas Shorthorns
Paul Williams
Lufkin
Steers
Bob Rickman
Brady
Jim Pakenham
Longview
Ben Procter
Austin Maroons
Dick Rowan
Breckenridge
Longhorns
Don Cunningham
Graham
Joe Arnold
Corpus Christi
Joe
Estock Pays For Call as He Signs With Pioneer Terms
Ed Knebel, owner of the Austin Pioneers, receives a long distance call from Connecticut’s George Estock. Estock says he will train in a week and will bring the contract with him, marking the first time the player paid for his own call in Knebel’s experience.
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Estock
Connecticut
Austin
Ed Knebel
The
Austin Pioneers
George Estock
Jack Knott
Corpus Christi
George Schepps
Hank Dana
Lake Travis
Knebel
George
Mixed Two Ball Tourney Narrows To Quarterfinals
The international mixed two ball open golf tournament narrowed to the quarterfinals in Orlando Florida with top teams advancing. Louise Suggs and Toney Penna defeated Mrs Charles Harting and Tob Lyons 8 and 6 while Mildred Babe Karias and George Bolesta beat Katherine Hemphill and Burt Bolesta 4 and 2.
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Orlando
Fla
Louise Suggs
Toney Penna
Charles Harting
Miami
Tob Lyons
Warren, Pann
Mildred
Babe) Karias
Prairie View
George Bolesta
Tampa
Bac
Katherine Hem
Scarsdale
N. Y
Pat Sullivan
Orangehurst
N. C
Miss Sullivan
Lions' Top Pass Defense in 1949 Stifled Opponents
The Detroit Lions led the NFL in pass defense in 1949 by intercepting 10.3 percent of opponent attempts. This strong showing helped the club curb aerial threats and top league charts.
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LIONS
Detroit Lions
NFL
Kramer Gonzales Match Is Natural Rivalry At Gregory Gym
A marquee exhibition at Gregory Gym features Jack Kramer vs Pancho Gonzales at 8 p m with a two tier main card also including Frank Parker vs Francisco Segura. Tickets on sale at Reynolds Penland C&S Texan University Co-Op and Gregory Gym with reserved seats $2 general $1 20 and 60 cents for children.
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Jack Kramer
Pancho Gonzales
Gregory Gym
Kramer
Bobby Riggs
Pancho
Reynolds-Penland
C&s Sporting Goods
Texan Cafe
University Co-Op
UT Netters Shut Out Southeastern Sooners
Texas freshman and transfer players spark a 6 0 win over Southeastern Oklahoma at Penick Courts. Oates Craige Saunders Bludworth and Nettleton led in singles with Craige and Oates the standout match. The two teams scheduled a return match Friday at 1 30 p m before Texas hosts Colorado March 22.
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UT Netters
Southeastern Sooners
Texas
Southeastern Oklahoma University
Penick Courts
Longhorns
Orange and White
Julian Oates
Waco
Oklahoma
Netter
Gus Craige
James Saunders
Amarillo
Bruce Blake
Charles Bludworth
Austin
Rick Green
Clinton Nettleton
Harlowe Binning
Oates- Craige
Sooner
SMU
Texas A&m
Oates
Craige
Oates and Saunders
Binning
Glenn Henderson
Ralph Nettleton
Blake
Green
Clarence Dyer
Oklahomans
D. A. Penick
Colorado
Walker and McMillin in contract talks over salary
Doak Walker of Southern Methodist and Bo McMillin of the Detroit Lions resumed talks on a pro football contract in Dallas. They have not yet agreed on salary terms, though McMillin expects a deal by week’s end. Detroit holds Walker’s draft rights.
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Dallas
Doak Walker
Southern Methodist
Bo McMillin
Detroit Lions
McMillin
Detroit
Waler
Too Early To Tell About Longhorn Nine Falk Says
Texas coach Augustus Falk discusses spring training for the Longhorns 1949 NCAA champions. He cites limited hitting practice and the need for regular squad games and pitchers while detailing injuries and possible lineup changes as he aims to repeat SWC glory.
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Falk
Augustus Falk
Longhorns
Charlie Gorin
Longhorn
Charles Beshore In Perfect Shape For Title Bout
Ez zard Charles held a 4% weight advantage and Freddie Beshore weighed 184 pounds as both fighters were deemed in perfect shape by a New York State Athletic Commission doctor five days before their 5 round title match at Memorial Auditorium. The bout awards the NAB title but does not recognize Charles as champion.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Ezzard Charles
Freddie Beshore
New York State Athletic Commission
Memorial Auditorium
Charles
Chamon
National Boxing Association
Notre Dame grid star Ray Espenan dies from injuries
Ray Espenan, 21, Notre Dame football end and four year veteran of the Irish squad, died after a broken neck from a gymnastics demonstration in Central High School Gymnasium. He spent 23 months in the Navy and earned six letters in football and track at Holy Cross High School.
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South Bend
Ind
Charles Raymond
Ray) Espenan
Notre Dame
Espenan
Central High School
Notre Dame School of Physical Education
St. Joseph's Hospital
E. J. Espenan
New Orleans
Pierre
Edward
Moose) Krause
Frank Leahy
Miami
A. Espenan
Leon Hart
Holy Cross High School
Philippines
Davis to resign to play pro football with Los Angeles Rams
First Lieutenant Glenn Davis, Army All-America back, said he would resign June 3 and play professional football with the Los Angeles Rams in California. He plans to work for Baum Folder Machine Co. in the interim and leave Fort Monroe March 1 for his California home.
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Fort Monroe
Glenn Davis
Army
Los Angeless
Davis
D.avis
California
Baum Folder Machine Company
Philadelphia
Rams
Bob Waterfield
West Point
Felix
Dee) Blanchard
Air Force
Blanchard
Kenneth C. Royall
Furgol shoots 66 leads Houston Open field
Ed Furgol from Royal Oaks Michigan fired a six under par 66 at Braeburn to lead the Houston Open with a 33 33 66. He was two strokes ahead of Harry Todd of Dallas who posted 68. Todd leaves winter tour soon after a strong showing despite limited prior success.
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Houston
Ed Furd
Royal Oaks
Mich
Furgol
Braeburn Country Club
Harry Todd
Berry Unsigned By Canada Team
Lindy Berry, captain and quarterback for Texas Christian University last season, denied reports he signed with Edmonton of the Canadian Pro Football League. He said he has not signed a contract, has been in contact with Edmonton officials, and remains interested. He also noted negotiations with the San Francisco 49ers and expected a follow up with a club representative soon.
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Fort Worth
Lindy Berry
Texas Christian University
Edmonton
Alberta
Berry
San Francisco 49
City Cage Play in Third Round
City Cage Play enters a third round Friday night in two local gyms. The Chinese Kitchen quintet meets the Franklins at Concordia’s. Austin National Bank and Aus- Tex Exterminators play at 8 p.m. St. Martin’s Lutheran faces Westminster Presbyterian in a league title game at 8 p.m. at the Austin Athletic Club First Southern Presbyterian Juniors clash with St. Martin’s Lutheran Juniors in the opening game. Gethsemane Lutheran meets Rose Dale Baptist at 8 p.m. Hyde Park Baptist ends the night. Earlier Hyde met Baptist Midgets edged by University Methodist Midgets 18-12. First Baptist Midgets beat Rosedale Baptist 23-21. St. Martin’s Lutheran seniors defeated Trinity Lutheran Seniors 42-34.
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Chinese Kitchen
Franklin's
Concordia 'S
Austin National Bank
Aus- Tex Exterminators
St. Martin's Lutheran
Westminster Presbyterian
Austin Athletic Club
First Southern Presbyterian
Gethsemane Lutheran
Rosedale Baptist
Hyde Park Baptist
Hyde
Baptist
University Methodist
First Baptist
Trinity Lutheran
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