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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1948

Page

8

Bindsiel Leads Unicorns Past Luling 56-0 in Big Victory

New Braunfels Unicorns blitzed Luling Eagles 56-0 at Luling Friday night, their sixth win and season remains unscored on. Jerome Bindsiel scored five touchdowns with extra points, joined by Gregory Murphy and Schmid on six-pointers. a fourth quarter safety added. Next up is Lockhart, last season’s lone setback for New Braunfels.

Luling New Braunfelsnicorns Luling Eagles Unicorns New Braunfels Jerome Bindsiel Richard Gregory Merlyn Murphy Clarence Schmid Gregory Lockhart San Marcos Lions

Lockhart Lions Triumph 20-0 Over San Marcos

Lockhart Lions ground out a 20-0 victory over crippled San Marcos in front of home fans. San Marcos lost ace fullback Joe Gulledge to a first quarter broken arm and struggled offensively while Lockhart relied on a ground game led by Billy Taylor and Leonard Germer.

Lockhart Dave Smith Lions San Marcos Joe Gulledge Walt Dedecke Seeliger Taylor Germer Smith Gulledge Rattlers Billy Gary

UT Fresh Rip Baylor Line, But Gain Only 13-13 Tie

The Texas Freshmen battled Baylor to a 13 to 13 tie at Waco. Texas Shorthorns, led by Barton Townsend and a late 68 yard interception return, could not clinch as Baylor defense stymied the visitors and blocked a second conversion attempt.

UT Fresh Baylor Austin American WACO University of Texas Texas Shorthorns Baylor Cubs Shorthorns Texas Highland Park Jo Robertson Austin Bill Milburn Cubs James Welch Dayton, Tenn Denton Barton Townsend Cub Camaes Marshall Alford Marvin Brenner Robertson Houston Bobby Reid Johnny Allred Reid Schleming Yearlings

Kerrville Nips Corpus By 12-7 In District Showdown

Kerrville Antlers edged Corpus Christi Buccaneers 12 to 7 to seize early control of the district title. Key miscues and strong Kerrville line play defined the ragged game as Ed Richardson and Donnie Smith scored in the first half while Corpus matched only once before halftime.

Jack Gallagher Corpus Shristi Kaerville Corpus Soria Kerrville Corpus Donnie Smith Ed Richardson Buc Billy Ed Daniels Antlers Sam Arnecke Daniels Smith W. C. Corbin Troy Lawrence Weber Bucs

Mort Cooper Accused of Giving Bad Checks

Police ordered the arrest of Morton C. Cooper former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher on a charge of passing worthless checks. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Thomas J. Krauska issued the arrest order on a complaint by Gene White Mark Twain Hotel manager. The report also covers a Baylor Shorthorns vs Cubs football game with multiple scoring plays and player mentions.

ST. Louis Morton C. Cooper St. Louis Cardinals Thomas J. Krauska Gene White Mark Twain

Burnet Bulldogs topple Mason Cow Punchers 26 to 6 in 22A clash

Burnet high school upset Mason here Friday night as the Bulldogs crushed the punchers 26 6 in District 22A. J T Maxwell starred with three rushing touchdowns and a pivotal defensive takeaway while Billy Mack Bradley and Gene Smythe connected for key scores and Collins added a late point after. Mason fought to the end with Nason scoring late but Burnet held on for the win.

Burnet Mason Burnet Bulldogs Goldthwaite J. T. Maxwell Billy Mack Bradley A. J. Walker Maxwell Bradley Jerry Collins Gene Smythe ATD Collins Smythe Nason Benavides Jordan

Dodgers Crush Rockets 21-7 in All-America Conference

Brooklyn Dodgers break six game skid with a 21-7 victory over the Chicago Rockets in an All-America Conference contest. Bob Hoernschemer and Mickey Colmer starred with 296 of Brooklyn’s 326 rushing and passing yards, with Hundy scoring two touchdowns.

Brooklyn Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago Rockets Dodgers Rockets Bob Hoernschemeyer Mickey Colmer

Brenham Cubs Blank Bellville in 19-0 District Game

Brenham's Cubs defeated Bellville 19-0 in a District 23A clash. Halfback Elwood Kettler intercepted a Brenham pass on the Brenham 14 yard line and returned 86 yards for a touchdown as Bellville remains scoreless this season.

Brenham Cubs Bellville Elwood Kettler B. Brenham

Friday Grid Results Classified by Class and District

Wide range of district and college scores across Texas with numerous small and large schools reporting results. Notable mentions include Dallas area schools and teams from Beaumont Galveston San Benito and Luling with varied outcomes and multiple districts listed.

Famesa Gladewater Marshall A el Paso Waite Toledo Enon Sherman Park Crozier Tech Ee Supeet Pset Dallas Midlapastherford Tyler Waxahachie Hillsboro Nacos Doches Kilgore Vanana

Billies Defeat Marble Falls in 22A Tilt

Fredericksburg Hill Billies win first of season 20 0 over Marble Falls in a 22A Conference game. Dittmar recovered a fumble then scored on the next play after a Mustang miscue. Grona connected with Dietrich for a 40 yard pass before Dietrich punched in a score. Extra point by Grobe. Marble Falls late drive halted at 5 yard line.

Fredericksburg Hill Billies Marble Falls James Lyda Mustangs M. J. Dittmar Dittmar Kermit Grona Louis Dietrich Dietrich Clemens Grobe Billie

Seguin High Dominates Yoakum In 24A Clash

Seguin High School overwhelmed Yoakum 28-6 in a 24A conference game. Seguin tallied seven points each quarter with contributions from Frank Alexander Johnny Blum George Fisk Maurice Hil George Turk and E Schmidt. Yoakum's only score came on a Turk pass to Schmidt after Yoakum failed to penetrate Seguin's defense. Seguin claimed 10 first downs to Yoakum's 3.

Seguin Yoakum Bulldogs Seguin High School Frank Alexander Johnny Blumbene George Fisk Maurice Hil George Turk E. Schmidt Yoakum Secuin Alexander Vectea Schmidt

Sala Decisions Jones in 10 round middleweight bout

Lee Sala of Donora Pennsylvania won a split decision over Rough Reuben Jones of Norfolk Virginia after ten bruising rounds at the St. Nicholas arena. Sala improved his undefeated streak to 43 as he weighed 160 3 4 pounds and Jones 164 1 2.

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