Stars Absent Do Not Dull Maroon Buc Rivalry
Corpus Christi aims to seize District 13 lead at House Park Friday night against Austin as key returning players are out. Despite absences, local favorites Dean Ellison Arnold Quinn Little and others from the 1947 squad are highlighted as Corpus Christi seeks to extend an unbeaten league run and avenge a 19-7 loss to Austin.
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House Park
Centex Standouts Shine On Week Football Field
Cameron Yeomen star Howard Beale blitzed through for key scores pushing toward the District 21A title and 112 season points. Other standouts include Bobby Bucek of Hallettsville, A. J. Johnson of Taylor, M. J. Dittmar of Fredericksburg, Robert Bonorden of Smithville, Guy Thorn of Bastrop, Robert Miller of Goldthwaite, Chester Weber of Blanco, and an honorable mention list of regional linemen and backs from multiple teams.
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Goldthwaite
Tigers Name Red Rolfe Pilot in Surprise Move
DETROIT, Nov. 15. Red Rolfe former Yankees third baseman is named manager of the Detroit Tigers becoming the club’s first major league manager in six years. Rolfe promotes from the Detroit farm system to lift the faltering club, succeeding fired manager Steve ONeill. He notes the team has no major weaknesses but aims to strengthen catching second base and pitching.
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Red) Rolfe
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Coaches Decry Free Sub Rule In Football
Eastern college coaches protested the two platoon substitution rule saying it favors big squads and hurts endurance tests. They urged modif ication to allow three or four men to enter at a time while Army supported the policy. Rip Engle Brown called it a disadvantage to schools with smaller rosters.
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Lewis F Schaffer Adopts Calvert Whiskey Name
Baltimore transport co owner Lewis F. Schaffer, of 4216 Frederick Ave, switches to Calvert whiskey citing reliable quality. Calvert Reserve Blended Whiskey 86.8 proof, 65 grain neutral spirits, Calvert Distillers Corp New York City.
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City Conferences Near Playoffs With District Nosedives
Arlington Heights clinched District 2 by routing North Side 27 0 as Brackenridge and Bur bank clash in a key District 4 showdown Tuesday night. Jefferson, Lamar and Woodrow Wilson remain in the hunt for the city state playoff spots with several possible three way finishes looming Thanksgiving weekend.
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Wesleyan Rejects Bid To Tangerine Bowl
Wesleyan's athletic department turned down a bid to play in the Tangerine Bowl at Orlando on New Year's night. Athletic Director J Frederick Martin said the policy is not to play any postseason games and that it would be tragic to break it now. The decision ends a season described as excellent by the university.
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Georgia Tech Coach Lauded for Football Pioneering Honors
Georgia Tech athletic director William A. Alexander, lauded as a top football contributor, becomes the first coach to guide teams into four major post season bowls. He has long served on the NCAA football rules committee and won multiple honors including the 1942 coach of the year and the 1946 Stagg award.
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Van Buren Leads NFL Ground Gainers in 1947 Pace
Philadelphia star Steve Van Buren accelerates to 653 yards on 153 carries, eight games into the season, with a 4.4-yard average and a chance to break the 1,008-yard mark from last year. Tony Canadeo and Charlie Trippi follow in total yardage as Tommy Thompson tops passing charts. Joe Muha dominates punting for the Eagles while Tom Fears remains the league’s top receiver.
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49ers Dominate Pro Statistics
The Cleveland Browns beat the 49ers 14 7 but San Francisco led AFL statistics in total offense and rushing. The 49ers have 366 points and 51 touchdowns with 404.6 yards per game, aiming to break their 884 play record.
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Moses Released By Boston Sox
Boston reduces roster releasing 37 year old outfielder Wally Moses to create room for three young prospects Tom Wright Tom O'Brien and George Wilson from Birmingham Moses had a near .300 lifetime average and broke in with the Athletics in 1935 after stints with the White Sox and Red Sox.”
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Cameron to host San Saba in bi district showdown
Cameron and San Saba both undefeated in district play meet November 26 at 8 p.m. for the bi district championship. Yeomen coach Leo Jackson has led Cameron to 24 wins in 25 games, while San Saba’s Armadillos under Charles Chrane opened with a loss but then won seven straight before marathon season runs.
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