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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1949

Page

8

Favored Steer Five Faces Hot Cold Owls Tonight

Texas Conference invited Texas A&I at Kingsville to join the conference and may need only trustees approval. Southwest Texas and Sam Houston State reportedly did not receive action on membership moves. Existing members include Abilene Christian, McMurry, Howard Payne, Brownwood, Southwestern, and Austin College.

Waco Texas Athletic Conference Texas A&i Kingsville Southwest Texas Sam Houston State George L. Landolt Austin College A&i Hardin College of Wichita Falls Lone Star Conference Texas Conference Abilene Christian College McMurry College Abilene Howard Payne College Brownwood Southwestern University Georgetown Sherman Sam Houston

Cotton Bowl Or Bust For SMU Mustangs In 195? Season

The SMU Mustangs face a Cotton Bowl centric future as a Dec. 3 Notre Dame date likely blocks other bowl bids. Matty Bell’s squad aims for a third straight SWC title, with key losses on defense and the line, while Texas faces the largest rebuilding challenge among rival programs.

SMU Matty Bell 49Ers Notre Dame Matty David Moon Paul Page

Doak Walker Faces Pro Decision and Rice Hints

SMU returnees include Doak Walker Gilbert Johnson Kyle Rote Frank Payne Dick McKissack and receivers Raleigh Blakely and John Milam. Lane notes Walker may delay pro plans despite pressure from critics. Rice Institute slow start under Joe Davis with hopes for firepower in a remade lineup as Texas hosts strong home record.

SMU Doak Walker Gilbert Johnson Kyle Rote Frank Payne Dick McKissack Raleigh Blakely John Milam

Longhorns Open Home SWC Schedule With Rice

Unpredictable Rice challenges Texas Longhorns at Gregory Gym as they open the Southwest Conference home slate with an 8 p.m. game following a 6:15 p.m. freshmen clash. injuries and key seniors shape Texas prep for Baylor after the Rice test.

Gregory Longhorns Jack Gallagher Austin American Sports Rice Jack Gray Texas Longhorns Steers Texas Owls Gray Greyhounds Joe Davis Tall Owls Baylor Texas A&m Bill Tom Warren Switzer Tom Switzer Gregory Gym Steel

Corpus Defeats Victoria in District 13AA Tilt 38-31

Corpus Christi Bues beat Victoria 38-31 to log their first District 13AA win. J N Gillis led Corpus with nine points while Billy Evans added six. Laredo defeated Alamo Heights 67-37 with Martin Chacon, Roberto Flores, and Eddie DeWees each scoring 16.

Corpus Christi Bues Victoria Corpus J. N. Gillis Billy Evans Laredo Alamo Heights San Antonio Martin Chacon Roberto Flores Eddie DeWees Lester c Gillis Ruddock Beck Isenbers J. Boyd Garcia Boyd Rose Ei Jarratt Tousti Egoe Evans Lester Ety Barnard Chapa Dodd G Beck Isenberg Harris U Sosa de Magee Smith Alamo Scott J’nes R’'les I'S St Kelly Wynn Bents R'ter Pr'to Dew’s Ore —Laredo Farias Lovern

Unicorns and Rattlers Clinch 24A Wins Over Seguin and Lockhart

San Marcos beat Seguin 37-24 and New Braunfels defeated Lockhart 55-37 as District 24A leaders extend perfect runs. San Marcos’ Mike Pappas scored 16 points, Henry Cozart and Walter Dedeke added nine each. Lockhart’s Glen Moore had 11. Seguin’s Edwardo Regalado led with eight.

San Marcos New Braunfels Rattlers Lockhart Unicorns Seguin Mike Pappas Henry Cozart Walter Dedeke Glen Moore Slick Elwyn Stobaugh Seguin Matadors Edwardo Regalado

Meyer Woodruff Back New Grid Rule Changes

At least two SWC coaches favor the new football rule changes. TCU's Dutch Meyer supports all changes calling them progress and Baylor's Rod Woodruff agrees noting a greater emphasis on offense. Meyer notes substitution rules curb quarterbacking while platoon play remains similar. Big Bill Nary leads Crosby show with 66 at Pebble Beach in opening round.

TCU Dutch Meyer Baylor Rod Woodruff Meyer Big Bill Nary Phoenix Ariz Bing Crosby Pebble Beach Nary

Spartans Rout 36th Division 123 to 14 in City League

The Spartans crushed the 36th Division quint 123 14 in a lopsided city league game. Four Spartans over 20 points led by Frank Brooner 29 as score hit 54 5 at halftime. Other scores note Austex over Superior 54 41 and several church league results.

Joe Davis Cagers Owls Davis Jack Gray Bill Tom Warren Switzer Spartans Frank Brooner Austex Superior Gene Jennings University Methodist All Saints Episcopal All Saints Westminister St. Paul Lutheran First Southern Presbyterian First Baptist St. Martin's Lutheran Hyde Park Christian First English Lutheran Rosedale Baptist Tarrytown Methodist

College basketball scores mixed across several games

The report lists various college results with teams like Trinity University Abilene Christian, McNeese, Wake Forest, Georgia Tech, Auburn, Tulane, LSU, Cincinnati, Washington State, Western Reserve, LaSalle, Fordham, Wagner and Rhode Island. Notable scores include Tulane 71 over LSU 61 and Cincinnati 78 over Ohio State 44.

College Southwest Trinity U Abilene Shueten Tier McNeese South Fom Carolina Wake Forest Charleston Urman SO Willem and Mary Wash.Lee Georgia Tech Alabama Greensboro An Nien Tusculum Auburn Ard Mississippi College St Tulane LSU Miami Werrida Mercer Wefford Cincinnati Ohio Washington State Washi Roll Tech Concordia Michigan Sta Western Reserve Ban Walla LaSalle Fault Union Enn Fordham New York A Wagner Rhode Sear Ieena Formotiond Oriek

Reds Schedule 14 Night Games for Next Season

Cincinnati Reds will play 14 night games next season one fewer than 1948. President Warren C. Giles announced Friday that every Saturday will be Ladies' day.

REDS Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Warren C. Giles

Handy Andy girls edge Thrall in Friday game

The Handy Andy girls from Austin defeated Thrall 29 to 19. Leta Nicholas Dolores Grote and Martha Rader led the winners.

Thrall Handy Andy Austin Leta Nicholas Dolores Grote Martha Rader

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