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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1948

Page

13

SWC Race Preview Links Texas Texas A M Title Hope

Texas and Texas A M meet in Austin in a pivotal SWC game that could keep Texas alive for a share of the title while A M seeks a nine game winless streak ending. A Texas win would set a Cotton Bowl showdown with SMU and TCU, with Rice Baylor Arkansas also in key contention.

Texas Texas A&m Austin A&m Dallas Southern Methodist Texas Christian SMU Horned Frogs TCU Methodists Rice Baylor Houston Bears Owls Arkansas Little Rock Razorbacks William and Mary Parkers

Tidwell Shines as Auburn Scrimmages for Clemson Clash

Travis Tidwell, former national offensive leader, displayed strong running power during Auburn's midweek scrimmage in Mobile ahead of Saturday's Clemson game.

Tidwell Auburn Ala Travis Tidwell Clemson Mobile

Johnson Plans Knee Operation After Cotton Bowl

Gil Johnson of Southern Methodist, top passer in the Southwest Conference with 61 completions on 97 throws for 837 yards and eight touchdowns, plans knee surgery after the Cotton Bowl. He aims to add running later and has played with a taped knee to protect against opponents.

Dallas Gil Johnson Southern Methodists SMU Johnson

Wrigley to Pay for Wilsons Burial in Chicago

Philip Wrigley, president of the Chicago Cubs, said Hack Wilson will receive a proper funeral. Wilson, once the Cubs home run king, lay unclaimed about 24 hours in the Baltimore City Hospital morgue before burial arrangements were announced.

Chicago Hack Wilson Chicago Cub Philip K. Wrigley Chicago Cubs Wilson Baltimore City Hospital

Bowl invitations trail as major bowls seek Jan 1 teams

Sugar Cotton and Orange Bowls still hunt for New Year’s Day teams as three smaller bowls filled. Vulcan Bowl in Birmingham will host Greensboro A and T and Kentucky on January 1. West Virginia meets Texas Mines in the Sun Bowl in El Paso. Evansville faces Missouri Valley in the Refrigerator Bowl on December 4. Oklahoma and North Carolina eyed by Orange Bowl. Oklahoma votes to consider any invitation if they win final game. Oregon coach Aiken prefers Sugar Bowl.

New York Vulcan Sun Agricultural and Technical College of Greensboro N.C Kentucky State Birmingham Ala West Virginia University Texas Mines el Paso Texas Evansville Indiana Missouri Valley Vikings R. D Buck) Freeman Oklahoma North Carolina Freeman Norman Okla Oklahoma A&m Jim Aiken Oregon California Aiken

Three District Schoolboy Grid Championships on Line Today

Twenty four Texas high school football games are scheduled Thursday with six rating district titles and the state playoff race near. Brackenridge and Jefferson clash in San Antonio for the district 4 City Conference crown while Brackenridge must win by more than 21 to claim the title. Childress at Quanah headlines district 2 with the winner likely securing the crown. Denison must beat Sherman in district five to wrap the title, and Temple visits Waco for district nine as 18 district titlists are formed for the city conference and Class AA-14.

Texas Brackenridge Thomas Jefferson San Antonio Jefferson Alamo Heights Childress Palys Quanah Childress

Conn to Battle Lyons Tonight in Dallas Ring Show

Billy Conn returns on a comeback tour matching with Jackie Lyons of Oklahoma City in a 10 round bout in Dallas. James J Braddock will serve as third man in the ring as Conn seeks a third shot at champion Joe Louis. Braddock notes Lyons has won 45 of 51 fights and will provide a strong test for Conn.

Dallas Billy Conn Jackie Lyons Oklahoma City James J. Braddock Pittsburth Billy Braddock Conn Joe Louis Lyons

Globe-Miami Player Drafted by Pioneers

Four Class B teams drafted five players from lower leagues in the Class B draft announced by George M. Trautman. Globe-Miami, Ariz. shortstop Edward Azendzian was selected, called up by Austin in the Big State League.

Columbus Ohio George M. Trautman National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues Edward Azendzian Globe- Miami Ariz Arizona Texas Austin

Two Centex Teams End Regular Season Undefeated

New Braunfels and Cameron stay perfect with 10 straight wins as Navasota and Hallettsville drop from the unbeatens. St. Joseph's Victoria ties Hallettsville 7-7. Caldwell shuts out Navasota 7-0. New Braunfels edges Seguin 7-6. Cameron beats Waco B 29-14. Offensive leaders include New Braunfels 458 points and Cameron 318. Hallettsville allows 20 points.

Centex Navasota Hallettsville New Braunfels Cameron St. Joseph's Victoria Caldwell Seguin Waco Granger Thorndale San Saba

Final Centex standings and top scorers noted

Leander placed second with 20 points while New Braunfels gave up 25. Bill McDaniel of San Saba led final scoring with 132 points, Cameron's Howard Beale had 123, and Nava-Sota's Dick Haddox 111. The final district scoring record follows.

Leander New Braunfels Bill McDaniel San Saba McDaniel Cameron Howard Beale Navasota Dick Haddox

Granger Lions maul Bartlett Bulldogs 20 to 0 for district title

Granger's Lions surged to a 20-0 District 35B championship win over Bartlett's Bulldogs. Elon Baker scored Granger's opening TD on a 51 yard drive, with Peschell and Hornak keying the offense. Carleson and Hornak added the final scoring drives as Granger advanced to a bi district game against Leander.

Seale Doss Austin American Sports Bartlett Granger Lions Bulldogs Lawrence Hornak Frank Peschell Charles Carleson Thorndale Leander Elon Baker Hornak Trojan Tidwell Peschell Carleson Dick Cagle Erick Miller Son Bais Baker Pat— Hornak

Interscholastic League breakfast set for Dallas

Dallas officials announced an annual Interscholastic League breakfast inviting school administrators teachers and coaches to attend Friday. The event highlights league activities and honors member schools in the region.

Dallas

Various high school and college scores across multiple games

Lamar over Milby 13 to 0 in District 3 City Conference. Carrizo Spvrines beat Devine 13 to 0 in 31A 32A bi district. Granger 20 Bartlett 0. Highland Park 46 Denton 14 in 6AA. Thorndale 24 Rogers C Benavides 14. Our Bluff 13. South Carolina Frosh 25 Citadel Frosh 12. Miss Southern 47. Union U Eastern Ky St 26 Southeastern Delta St Thhrs 27 Cumberland U 14. In pro and college play, Waterloo 68 Syracuse 59. Denver 60 Tri Cities 51. Minneapolis 117 Providence 89. Wilkes Barre 76 Brooklyn 58. Siena 56 Sampers Sinois Tech 6iscis Optometry 36.

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