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Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1948

Page

8

Austin Maroons Rally Past Temple 34 20 at House Park

Austin Maroons erased an early 13 point deficit to defeat Temple 34 to 20 before 11 000 fans. Johnny Salyer connected with Gilbert Bethel and Red Hill for touchdowns while Billy Clemons led with three scores and Bobo Smith added four conversions. Temple star Roy Pace generated most of the visitors offense with 134 rushing yards and a 87 yard punt return.

Wildcats House Park Temple Austin Maroons Johnny Salyer Gilbert Bethel Red Hill Billy Clemons Bobo Smith Roy Pace Pace Howard Zuch Billy Tudor Don Constance Cats Clemons Wildcat Salyer Hill Bethel Bull Johnson Austine Ralph Johnson Johnny Shriver Kohatek Smith Bobby Warren Struhall Warren Schader Rose Bill Johnson Rogaey Opene Sonbere Aecthel Rigen Smith Kohutek George Rib Floscer F Fan Nemiris Auntie Austin Snore Constance Tor

Steers Clash With Rice In Key Texas Grid Showdown

Texas and Rice prepare for a crucial game as both teams emphasize passing. Rice leans on Tobin Rote with Vernon Glass and Harmon Carswell in reserve while Texas lines up Clay and Landry with Rote in backfield support. Weather eyes a clear day for the rivalry with players like Joe Watson and Sonny Wyatt featuring in expected lineups.

Cherry Neely Tobin Rote Vernon Glass Harmon Carswell Arkansas Texas Clyde Scott Razorbacks Huey Keeney John Kelly Rice Austin Sonny Wyatt Harold Riley Rote Lantrip Wyatt van Ballard Randall Clay

Texas Politely Predicted to Triumph Over Rice

Wilbur Evans notes Texas may handle Rice more decisively after recent showings, with Houston writers leaning toward a two touchdown margin while other Texas games forecast varied scores across the state. He cites Arkansas win as a sign the Longhorns’ line may have arrived.

Texas Houston Owls Rice Arkansas Longhorns Southwestern Howard Payne Southwest Texas State Stephen F. Austin Trinity University of Houston North Texas Sam Houston West Texas East Texas

College football picks: Michigan favored over Minnesota

A list of predicted outcomes across major college football matchups with Michigan expected to beat Minnesota, Army edging Cornell, Notre Dame over Iowa, Penn State versus State and other regional games cited in a broad forecast.

SWC Prestige Hinges On Key Saturday Showdowns

The Southwest Conference eyes its biggest intersectional boost if SMU beats Santa Clara and Texas Christians defeat Oklahoma. Baylor clashes with Texas A&M in Waco while Texas seeks a Houston victory to eliminate Rice. Arkansas rests.

Associated Press Southern Methodist Texas Santa Clara Oklahoma Southwest Texas Christian SMU TCU Baylor Texas A&m Waco Houston Rice Arkansas

Mason Punchers win on penetrations over Llano in tight 6-6 game

Llano Yellow Jackets held Mason to a 6-6 tie but Mason won 1-0 on a late penetration. LeRoy Fenstemaker connected for Llano early with Nelse Raines catching a 19‑yard TD pass. Waddie Jordan scored Mason’s only touchdown in the second quarter.

Mason Llano Yellow Jackets Jackets Llano LeRoy Fenstemaker Nelse Raines Waddie Jordan L. C. Smith Donald Raines Carroll Hardin Weldon Whiter

Terriers Defeat NYU 28 7 For Fourth Straight Win

Boston University football team uses sophomores and reserves to secure a 28 to 7 victory over New York University at Fenway Park. The win extends BU’s winning streak to four games before 8 280 fans.

Boston Boston University Terriers New York University Fenway Park

Llano Mare Wins Honors At Quarter Horse Show

Dallas October 22 State Fair's 300000 quarter horse show opened with Mitzie M. a Llano County mare winning silver trophies and banner as champion in the mare and filly halter classes. Mitzie is owned by Mr and Mrs Clifford R Martin of Llano and sired by Scooter out of Flaxie Moore.

Dallas Mitzie M Llano County Clifford R. Martin Llano Mitzie Scooter Flaxie Moore

Army Penn State May Tumble This Saturday

Top ten college football faces a half season test with Army at Cornell and Penn State vs Michigan State as key upsets possible. Michigan seeks perfect record against Minnesota, while Notre Dame California and others look to win comfortably.

New York Army Penn State Michigan Notre Dame North Carolina California Georgia Tech Pennsylvania Missouri North Cornell Michigan State Oregon Purdue Northwestern Minnesota Wolverines Gophers Iowa Washington Louisiana State Florida Navy Iowa State Syracuse Wisconsin Ohio State Illinois Duke Virginia Tech North Carolina State Chattanooga Virginia Military Virginia George Washington Maryland Washington and Lee West Virginia Washington State Southern California Stanford Oregon State Ucla Idaho Montana

Weekend grid shows varied college football and basketball matchups

South and Southwest conferences feature Texas at Rice and SMU night games. Big matches include Oklahoma at TCU night, Notre Dame at Iowa, Michigan State at Penn State, Alabama at Mississippi State, and Washington at Maryland. Numerous mixed men’s and women’s games span multiple campuses and regions.

Southern Cal Stanford Tulane Auburn Missouri Iowa State Noa Nebraska Nevada Tulsa Oklahoma A&m Tom Mississippi Boston College Cas Mines New Mexico Texas Tech Arizona Indiana Pitt Columbia Pespecten Vanderbilt Yale Kentucky Marquette Colorado Pepe State Duke Virginia Tech Ary Land George Washington Muhlenburg Gettysborg Swarthmore Ursinus Texas Rice Anta Clara SMU Exas A&m Baylor TCU Arizona Texas Mines Howard Payne Southwestern S. F. Austin Texas State Army Cornell Mississippi NYU Boston U Connecticut Brown Fayette Bucknell Colgate Holy Cross Neeton Commbis Fordham Georgetow Maryland Navy Pennsylvania Michigan State Penn State Indiana Pittsburgh Rutgers Lehish Syracuse Northwestern Temple Washington and Lee West Virginia

Pirates Aim to Hold Texas Conf Lead Against Howard Payne

Georgetown report previews Southwestern Pirates versus Howard Payne Yellow Jackets in a tough Texas Conference showdown. Pirates cope with injuries including Benn Cobb and Joe Frazer while aiming to rebound after a 0-27 loss two weeks earlier, to stay in the title race at Brownwood.

Morris Williams Austin American Georgetown Collins Southwestern Pirates Texas Felton Wright Howard Payne Yellow Jackets Bucs Strong Jacket Austin College Pirates Abilene Christian College Brownwood Club Yellow Jackets ACC Hardin College Austin Boys Buddy Frey Glen Swenfor Importan a = Austin Franklin Barnett Tommy Engquist Benn Cobb Bobby Adair Floyd Pearson Joe Frazer Bob Gallagher Tey Brownwood Austin Johnnie B. Rogers

San Marcos Academy Rips Concordia 32-0 in Texas gridiron

Kirk Cockrell scored two touchdowns to pace San Marcos Baptist Academy to a 32-0 win over Concordia of Austin. Fred Becker Harvey Hogan and Billy Graham added TDs while Cockrell kicked two extra points as Concordia threatened late, reaching the 14-yard line.

SAN Marcos Kirk Cockrell San Marcos Baptist Academy Concordia of Austin Fred Becker Harvey Hogan Billy Graham Cockrell Concordia Becker Hogan Graham Pat

Wells Leads Leander Past Florence 47-0

A. J. Wells sprinted to six touchdowns including four rushing scores a 95 yard pass play and a punt return to power Leander over Florence 47 0 on Friday Guards Bob Truitt and Jack Ross and Ends Jerry Keithley and Doug Miller starred on the Leander line Scotty Duval threw the passes Howard Bass scored once in the rout

Leander A. J. Wells Florence Howard Bass Scotty Duval Bob Truitt Jack Ross Jerry Keithley Doug Miller

Yearling Rally Catches Bolts in Houston Victory

The Texas Shorthorns freshmen defeated Rice Blue Bolts 32-21 in Houston as Byron Townsend led with 102 rushing yards and three touchdowns aided by Jerry Robertson’s 134 passing yards. Rice guard Teddy Riggs scored twice, but late Texas drives sealed the comeback before 12,000 fans. The game benefited infantile paralysis relief under the Harris County Chamber of Commerce.

Austin American Houston Texas’ Shorthorns Rice Blue Bolts Byron Townsend Jerry Robertson Texas Beem Beeks Bolts Rice Teddy Riggs Pearsall Houston Chamber of Commerce Harris County Townsend Charles Bittner Lester Johnson Bill Howton Red Adams Joe Arnold June Davis Adams Bill Milburn Gerald Miller King Fumbleitis Quinn Bolt Adam Raley Robertson

Eagles Owner Halts Mediation in League Settlement

New York Oct 22 Eagles owner Alexis Thompson says he is terminating efforts to mediate between the NFL Eagles circuit and the All America conference. He warns the contest will now be a battle and blames a Yankees president Dan Toppings statement for the breakdown of negotiations.

New York Alexis Thompson Philadelphia Eagles Thompson Dan Topping New York Yankees Topping

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