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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1948

Page

11

Austin High to face San Benito December rematch at House Park

Austin High, after an eight game win streak and district title, travels to House Park to meet the San Benito Greyhounds on December 4 at 2 p.m. Coach Johnny Kitchen and Port Arthur loom as future foes if they win bi-districts, with Austin holding home-field edge.

Jack Gallagher Austin American Austin High Johnny Kitchen Beeville Austin San Benito Greyhounds House Park Kitchen Bill Cooper San Benito Maroons Crimsons Mighty Port Arthur Yellow Jackets John Tomlin Corpus Grady Hester

Steer-Ag Game Highlights Last Weekend of Play

SMU can clinch the conference title with either a Texas loss to Texas A M or a win over Texas Christian in Dallas. Arkansas thumped Tulsa 55-18 while Rice beat Texas Christian 21-7 to move into a tie for third. Kyle Rote starred for SMU with 24 and 19 yard TD runs as Baylor fell. Week schedule includes Texas A M at Austin and SMU hosting Texas Christian in Dallas.

Dallas Southern Methodist Texas Texas A&m Austin SMU Texas Christian Methodists Baylor Rice Houston Arkansas William and Mary Little Rock Turday Rice Va Baylor Ouston Texas Ristian

Paris Kilgore Rally Threatens JC Crown Tie

Paris and Kilgore appear poised to share the Southwestern Junior College Conference title after Paris upset Kilgore 20 14 to derail Kilgore s perfect ledger. Tyler thrashed Schreiner 41 6 and can join the tie by beating Lamar in the final conference game. San Angelo closes its season with a non conference game against the Cameron Aggies at Lawton Oklahoma.

Anated Press Paris Kilgore Southwestern Dragons Rangers Tyler Schreiner Lamar San Angelo Cameron Aggies Lawton Okla

Eagles, Bears Triumph as NFL Week Shakes Standings

The Philadelphia Eagles beat Washington 42 to 21 to solidify their eastern title hopes. Chicago Bears and Cardinals split big wins. Layne and Lawler starred for the Bears in a 51 17 victory over the Yanks, while the Cardinals edged the Rams 27 24. The Browns defeated the Yankees 34 21 as New York lost its bid. The 49ers beat the Dodgers 63 40 in a record scoring game. Ben Agajanian kicked the Dons to a 17 14 win over Baltimore. The Giants routed Green Bay 49 3. Van Buren and Thompson led the Eagles in their over Washington.

New York Philadelphia Eagles Washington Chicago Bears Cardinals Los Angeles Rams Boston Yanks Boston Bobby Layne Allen Lawler Giants Green Bay Vistory Milwaukee Detroit Pittsburgh New York Yankees Cleveland Browns Yanks Yankee Stadium San Francisco Brooklyn 49Ers Ben Agajanian Los Angeles Dons Baltimore Philadelphia Redskins Steve van Buren Tommy Thompson Eagles van Buren Chicago Bears Chicago Cards PA Philadelphia Chicago Cardinals Buffalo Aules Rooklyn Suday

SMU Pondering Cotton Bowl Opponent

SMU will choose its Cotton Bowl opponent after a postposed Sunday vote. The team sealed a New Year’s Day berth with a 13 6 win over Baylor and a 3 30 pm meeting will reveal the available bid options led by Dan Rogers. Likely invitees include North Carolina Army Clemson Oklahoma and Georgia.

Dallas Southern Methodist University Southern Methodist Baylor Dan Rogers Cotton Bowl Athletic Association North Carolina Army Clemson Oklahoma Georgia

Lone Star Loop Closes Season

The Lone Star Conference title rests with undefeated Southwest Texas State after a 3-0 win over Houston. The final week features Sam Houston State at Houston and Trinity facing Hardin College in San Antonio with Houston possibly tied for fourth.

Lone Star Southwest Texas State Sam Houston State University of Houston Houston Sam Houston Trinity Hardin College Texas San Antonio George Mabe Houston State University of Houston At Houston McMurry Uth Western Payne Abilene Cartellen Hardin Austin feMurry Abilene Christian Uth Western Howard Parne Abilene Christian College Abilene Missouri Valley College Marshall, Mo

McMurry Clinches Texas Conference Title Over Southwestern

McMurry clinched the league crown after a 34-14 win over Southwestern. Hardin Trinity moved to second with a 21-7 victory against Austin College, extending Austin’s skid to five straight losses and nine on the season.

McMurry Southwestern Indians Hardin Austin College Austin

Bloomsburg State Receives Tangerine Bowl Feeler

Bloomsburg State Teachers College says promoters from the Tangerine Bowl in Orlando have shown interest. The team finished its schedule unbeaten with nine straight wins, scoring 185 points and allowing 19.

Bloomsburg Bloomsburg State Teachers College Orlando Fla

Central Texas Playoff Games Set Friday Night

Three playoff games are scheduled in Central Texas with coin tosses deciding pairings. Navasota vs New Braunfels at New Braunfels, San Saba vs Cameron at Cameron, and Smithville vs Hallettsville at Hallettsville. Crowds of 7300, 6500, and 4000 expected respectively.

Central Texas New Braunfels Cameron Hallettsville Smithville Navasota Giddings Weeping Weldon Bynum The Unicorns Yeemen San Saba Armadillos Granger Lions Bartlett Thorndale Leander

Class A Opens Bidistrict Play in Texas Schoolboy Basketball

The Class A basketball title race begins this week with 32 district champions led by New Braunfels and El Campo. New Braunfels vs Navasota and El Campo vs Edna highlight opening rounds as Mount Vernon, unbeaten in two seasons, contends for a possible final with New Braunfels. numerous district champions across the state are listed with pairings and hopefuls.

New Braunfels el Campo Navasota Edna Mount Vernon Huntsville Cameron San Saba Aldine Jasper Falfurrias Weslace Devine Carrizo Springs Happy Hale Center Idalou Marfa Iraan Eden Hermleigh Woodson Valley Mills Bridgeport Princeton Masonic Home Fort Worth Richardson State Home Corsicana Taleo Union Grove Judson Beckville Elkhart Groveton A&m Consolidated Midway Anahuac Crosby Tomball Sweeny Katy Leander Edgewood San Antonio Floresville Port Lavaca Ingleside Mathis Edcououch Elsa

Texas Class AA grid crown races enter final week

Texas high school football district champions in Class AA and city conference are set for decisive games this week. Thomas Jefferson meets Brackenridge in San Antonio for the district title while Lamar and Milby clash in Houston. Waco and Temple contend for 9AA. Highland Park battles Denton for 6AA.

Wilbur Martin Associated Press Thomas Jefferson Brackenridge San Antonio Lamar Milby Houston Wichita Falls Childress Quanah Waco Temple Tangle Highland Park Dallas Denton Woodrow Wilson Arlington Heights Fort Worth Amarillo Odessa Austin el Paso Breckenridge Texarkana Palestine Port Arthur Baytown San Benito Forest Adamson Woodrow_ Wilson Sunset Crozier Tech Banks North Dallas Arlington On Fort Orthecly Wert Carter-Riverside Fort Jeff Davis Sam Houston John Reagan San Jacinto Antonio Burbank Alamo Heights Harlandsle Electra Verne Lamesa Midland Sweetwater An Angelo Abilene Bowie el Paso Central Oklahoma City Paso Jesuit Grand Prairie McKinoe Brownwood Weatherford Ineral Wells Eastland Cisco Gladewater Henderson Kilgore Temple Corsicana G

Armed In Miami To Return To Racing At Hialeah Park

Cal Quint Farm announced Armed the 1947 handicap horse of the year will arrive at Hialeah Park on Monday to begin training for a return to racing, signaling a comeback effort after a standout season.

Miami Fla Calumet Farm Hialeah Park

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