Changes in TIL Age and Semester Rules Proposed
Interscholastic League advisory council votes to raise age limit to 19 and extend the semester rule to 10 semesters, with implementation depending on executive committee approval and a statewide referendum. Also recommends limiting basketball games to 24 plus tournaments and auto forfeiture of eligibility for college tryouts.
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Lions Obtain Hart Rights From NFL Draft
Detroit Lions secure Leon Hart Notre Dame end as their bonus choice at the NFL draft meeting in Philadelphia. Hart was awarded draft rights on Monday, November 7.
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Anderson Yellowjackets Host Wheatley Lions In 3A TXNI League Showdown
Homecoming week at Anderson High features a Friday night clash with Wheatley Lions for the District 3A TXNI title. Activities span through Friday parade, pep rally, bonfire, and Miss Anderson High pageant, with the Jackets aiming to rebound after a 7-6 late loss to Houston Jack Yates.
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Taylor Ends Season With Killeen Contest
Taylor High Ducks end the season with a home game against the Killeen Kangaroos. The district race features Cameron versus Rosebud with Rosebud aiming to clinch or force a tie. Belton’s upset and shifting results cloud the district title outcome in Georgetown and Rosebud’s title chances.
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Granger Lions Aim for Another Regional Title
Granger Texas rides an 8-0 season through District 35B as Algood mentors the Lions toward another regional bid. Star sophomore Charles Carlson leads with 88 points while 200-pound fullback Lawrence Hornak powers the line and guard Rozacky anchors the defense. The team features eight returning lettermen and eyes a repeat after a 7-6 regional loss to Hallettsville last year.
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Slammin' Sam Snead Named Golfer of the Year by PGA
Slammin Sam Snead named Golfer of the Year in a nationwide PGA poll. He led with six wins this year including the Masters and PGA Championship, amid strong showings in the National Open and other majors. Middlecoff and Palmer followed in the voting.
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Rex Mays Eighteenth 1949 Racing Fatality
The AAA said Rex Mays died Sunday at Del Mar California on the 13th lap of a race. The death raises the annual racing fatality total to 18, with nine in midget events. AAA officials noted many deaths in non sanctioned races.
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Kilgore Player Severely Injured in Lamar JC Game
Beaumont reports Kilgore Junior College football player W D Ashley in serious but not critical condition after a head injury in Saturdays game with Lamar Junior College. He remained semi conscious.
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Huston Challenges Tillotson Saturday in Austin Gridiron Clash
Tillotson College Eagles face Sam Huston Dragons in a Negro football showdown at Anderson High School Stadium in Austin on Saturday at 2 p m. The Dragons lead the series but last season split games, one in San Antonio and one in Austin. Tillotson lost 20 18 to Kentucky State College in Frankfort Kentucky last week.
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Bergstrom Camp Hood Gridders Vie Thursday
The Bergstrom Air Force Base team will play Camp Hood on Thursday at Bergstrom field, moved from Friday due to Armistice Day duties and other local events. The change accommodates military routines and a busy schedule.
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Army Fordham donnybrook toned down after rough clash
In a game described as a donnybrook, Army beat Fordham 35 to 0 after a two minute flare up that saw 278 yards in penalties and two players ejected Lynn Galloway and Tom Dolan. Both teams minimized the incident amid questions of pregame hype.
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