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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1948

Page

9

Rosebud Rolls Past Taylor 21 7 in District Showdown

Rosebud Black Panthers stay undefeated in District 21A after defeating the Taylor Ducks 21 to 7. Quarterback David Sapp connected with Roy Lieberman and Bill Davis for two early TDs and added a late scoring run. Davis converted three extra points and finished with a 55 yard TD dash in the fourth quarter. Taylor’s Moses Buzan scored on a 55 yard run in the third quarter to keep within seven as the Rosebud defense, led by Gary Gummelt, Ray Griffin, Billy Mack, and Billy Holtcamp, held firm for the win.

Rosebud Rosebud Black Panthers Cameron Taylor Ducks David Sapp Roy Lieberman Bill Davis Panthers Taylor Moses Buzan Sapp Eberman Davis Buzan Ellison Gary Gummelt Ray Griffin Billy Mack Billy Holtcamp A. J. Johnson Calvin Holman Billy Joe Ros Westerfer Bindsell Unicorns Lockhart Lions Schmid New Braunfels Bindseil

Eagle Lake Eagles defeat Weimar in district clash

Eagle Lake Eagles beat Weimar High School 26 to 13 in District 34B. The win lifts Eagle Lake to 2 1 in the district with one defeat. They host undefeated Hallettsville next week at Eagle Lake.

Eagle Lake Weimar High School Hallettsville

Georgetown Eagles Roll to 18-0 Victory Over Allan Academy

Georgetown Dominates Allan Academy Ramblers 18-0 in non conference clash on Friday night. Ground game powers win as Nolan scores twice with Truehardt adding a rushing TD. Harold Chafin forces fumble and Nolan seals win in fourth on short run.

Nolan Sparks Georgetown Allan Georgetown Eagles Bryan Allan Academy Ramblers Eagle C. M. Nolan Cleeus Truehardt Harold Chafin Eagles Truehardt Alvin Moehring Nolan Moehring Buddy Dolan Dean Shaver Charles Ahlgren G. Clements R. Hodges C. Casanover

Cameron Yoemen Dominate Killeen 40-13 in District 21A

Cameron Yoemen, defending 21A champions, crushed Killeen Kangaroos 40-13. Howard Beale scored three touchdowns, with Wesley Braben, Ollin Armstrong, and Gordon Gibson adding scores. Robert Zotz kicked four extra points, while Stringer scored twice for Killeen. Beale also had 25 and 31 yard runs, and Gibson returned an interception 50 yards for a TD.

Cameron Cameron Yoemen Killeen Kangaroos Howard Beale Yoemen Wesley Braben Ollin Armstrong Gordon Gibson Robert Zotz Killeen Stringer Beale Alton Fuchs Armstrong Gibson Cameron Stineman Beadout

Seguin Dominates San Marcos 20-0 in 24A Tilt

Seguin Matadors jump to an early lead with three first quarter touchdowns and hold off San Marcos Rattlers 20 to 0. Scorers include Blumberg Hilbert and Fisk with two point afters by Alexander as San Marcos struggles with fumbles and interceptions.

Seguin Seguin Matadors San Marcos Rattlers Johnny Blumberg Matadors Maurice Hilbert San Marcos George Fisk OO Seguin Blumberg Hilbert Fisk Pat— Alexander

Lampasas wallops Burnet 45 to 6 in district win

Lampasas Badgers dominated Burnet Bulldogs 45-6 to stay perfect in District 22A as Dwayne Turner Bill Hammett and Weldon Bear each scored twice. Ray Lee Hicks added a 23 yard TD pass from Hammett, while Burnet's Collins connected on a 30 yard pass for a consolation score.

Lampasas Badgers Burnet Bulldogs Dwayne Turner Bill Hammett Weldon Bear Ray Lee Hicks Hammett Bradley Collins Burnet Touc n—Collins Noushdowne

Gonzales Apaches Rout Luling 24 0 in District Showdown

Gonzales Apaches shutout Luling 24 to 0 as they heated up in the second half. Two touchdown passes and a third near the goal line highlighted the win that moved Gonzales to second in District 24A behind New Braunfels, who visits next Friday. Smith and Newberry each scored a TD with Fehlis adding another.

Luling Oct Gonzales

District grid results show wide UIL Class AA scores

A long list of football scores from Friday across Texas districts. Notable results include Temple beating Diatetes 21 0, Odessa 33 San Angelo 6, Sweetwater 34 Lamesa 6, El Paso 33 Phoenix Ariz, and Port Arthur 41 Reagan 0. Districts 1 8 9 10 11 12 14 and 21 22 23 24 34 35 36 feature varied margins with Brownfield, Borger, Amarillo, and Paris among districts noted.

Temple Diatetes Sorta Amarillo Brownfield Borger Bartlesville Oxla Plainview Oo Yeress Bonham Abilene Midland Odessa San Angelo Sweetwater Lamesa Bowie el Paso Caribhed Phoenix Ariz Sherman Gainesville Paris Denton Jocksonville Conessee Bryan Conroe Lufkin South Park Beaumont Saint Anthony'’s Port Arthur Reagan Houston Orange Port Neches Baytown Texas City Galveston Galena Park Freeport Pasadena Brownsville Robstown Kingsville Edinburg McAllen Harlingen Alice San Benito

Georgia Wallops Miami in 42 21 rout at Orange Bowl

Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Miami Hurricanes 42 to 21 before a record Orange Bowl crowd of 46 127 in Florida. The visiting offense featured quarterback Johnny Rauch and receiver Bob Walston who connected on nine of 15 passes for 170 yards setting up multiple scores.

Miami Fla University of Georgia Bulldogs University of Miami Hurricanes Florida Georgia Johnny Rauch Bob Walston Bulldogs Rauch

Wayne Hanson Leads Longhorn Harriers

Wayne Hanson posted 12 minutes 30 seconds for a 2.6 mile time trial to lead the Texas cross country team in official tryouts. He finished five yards ahead of Dick Brooks with freshman Tom Rogers close behind, followed by Bobby Whisenant and others. Jerry Thompson, former Southwest Conference champion, ran faster than the clock and is training for the indoor season.

Wayne Hanson Texas Hanson Dick Brooks Tom Rogers Bobby Whisenant Bobby Bauman Harold Burnett Walter Broemer Adrian Salling Jerry Thompson Thompson

Granger Lions Crush Holland Hornets 52 0 in District 35-B

Granger Lions roll to 27 straight wins beating Holland Hornets 52 0 in a District 35-B game. Charles Carlson scores five touchdowns and adds an extra point with help from Peschell Janak Hornak and Baker as Granger prepares for Thorndale next week.

Granger Lions Holland Hornets Thorndale Central Texas Charles Carlson Franklin Peschell Calvin Janak Lawrence Hornak Janak Elon Baker Moliandisiesk Carlson Peschell Hornak Pat—Carlson Baker

Lyda Sparks Marble Falls To Win Over Goldthwaite

Marble Falls Mustangs beat Goldthwaite Eagles 26 13 in District 22A Friday night. James Lyda scored three touchdowns and added a late point after a fourth quarter stop. Goldthwaite drops to fourth place. Marble Falls moves to 2 2 in district.

Lyda Sparks Marble Falls Goldthwaite James Lyda Mustangs Goldthwaite Eagles Eagles Ponies Miller Johnson Pat Lyda

Blanco Panthers blank Pflugerville in six man showdown

Blanco Panthers defeated Pflugerville 20 to 0 on Friday night. Two Blanco touchdowns were nullified by penalties.

Pflugerville Blanco Blanco Panthers

Schulenburg Shorthorns Beat Bastrop Bears 25-7

Schulenburg Shorthorns defeat Bastrop Bears 25 to 7 in a non conference game. Hans Wagner scores three touchdowns and adds an extra point, with Billy Griffin and C Stubbs scoring for Schulenburg. Bastrop replies with a Griffin TD and Stubbs PAT.

Bastrop Schulenburg Shorthorns Bastrop Bears Bruins Bears Shorthorns Hans Wagner Wagner Strop Billy Griffin C. Stubbs Schulenburg Huser Pat—Wagner Griffin Pat—Stubbs

Hallettsville Brahmas Dominate Yoakum 13-0 for Fifth Straight Win

Hallettsville Brahmas overpower Yoakum 13-0 in a non district game. Bobby Bucek catches a second quarter TD pass from Leon Kahanek and adds the extra point. Kenneth Scarborough adds six points with a 32 yard drive and a plunge.

Yoakum Halletsville Brahmas Bobby Bucek Brahma Leon Kahanek Kenneth Scarborough Hallettsville Bucek Scarborough

Lometa Hornets Defeat Bertram Panthers 12 0

Lometa Hornets top Bertram Panthers 12 to 0 as John Mack Moore returned a punt 70 yards for the opening score and Thurman Clark added a 2 yard TD run.

Lometa Hornets Bertram Panthers John Mack Moore Bertram Thurman Clark Mpocuesme Oso Cxscas el Mo Eas Clark Moore

Navasota Rattlers Rout Bellville Brahmas 39-0

Navasota defeats Bellville 39 to 0 in a 23A conference game. Dick Haddox scored twice with single TDs by Jack Rhodes Nick Schultz Mike Hendrix and Hubert Cummings. Schultz added three PATs as Navasota built a decisive win on Friday night.

Navasota Bellville Navasota Rattlers Bellville Brahmas Dick Haddox Jack Rhodes Nick Schultz Mike Hendrix Hubert Cummings Moodous

New Braunfels Unicorns crushed Lockhart 40-0 in Texas clash

New Braunfels led by Jerome Bindseil and James Schmid overwhelmed Lockhart 40-0 in a key District 24A showdown. Bindseil rushed 23 times for 223 yards with two touchdowns and another pass, Schmid added two rushing TDs as New Braunfels dominated with 400 rushing yards to Lockhart’s 17 and extended their win streak to seven.

Seale Doss Austin American Spo NEW Braunfels Lockhart Central Texas Unicorns Jerome Bindseil James Schmid Bindseil Schmid Unicorn Bindseil Ramade Bindsell James Froelich Oscar Cantu Rock Pantermuehl Werserfer Deere Wersterfer Froelich Pat Binds Seil

San Saba Armadillos Rout Fredericksburg 26 0 in District 22A

San Saba defeated defending champion Fredericksburg 26 to 0 as Charles McDaniel scored two touchdowns and set up two more while kicking two extra points. Dick Felts and Eddie Edwards also scored, with McDaniel’s 30 yard run and a 28 yard dash boosting the Armadillos to the win in Fredericksburg.

Fredericksburg Spb San Saba Armadillos Fredericksburg Hillbillies Charles McDaniel San Saba Dick Felts Eddie Edwards McDoniel Felts McDaniel Kenneth Klein Kermit Koch M. J. Ditmar Edwards Pat— McDoniel

Brenham Routs Giddings 27-0 in 23A showdown

Brenham upset Giddings 27 to 0 at home before about 4800 fans in a 23A conference game. Brenham’s Weldon Kruger scored twice from short yardage, with key plays by Jimmie Toubin Wil liam Gaskamp Elwood Kettler and Ervin Fischer sealing the win.

Brenham Giddings Weldon Kruger Brenham Crew Jimmie Toubin Kruger William Gaskamp Ervin Fischer Harvey Loesch Elwood Kettler Covere Gaskamp Fischer Pat Loesch Kettler

Thorndale Bulldogs Defeat Salado 19-0 for Sixth Conference Win

Thorndale improves to 6-0 in conference action, rolling past Salado 19-0. Quarterback Jack Zutzler throws all three TDs and adds the PAT on a Zutzler to Locklis pass. Hal Hollowell and Gerald Locklis score, Kiesling and Locklis connect on the final tally.

Thorndale Thorndale Bulldogs Salado Eagles Jack Zutzler Hal Hollowell Zutzler Gerald Locklis Larry Kiesling

Columbus Cardinals edge Flatonia in district showdown

Underdog Flatonia kept pace with Columbus until the fourth quarter before two late passes gave the Cardinals a 20-13 win in District 34B. Columbus scored on Green twice and Chapman with a PAT. Flatonia’s Baumbart and Mika scored, Baumgart added the PAT.

Columbus Flatonia Columbus Cardinals Columibus Green Chapman Baumbart Mica Baumgart

Santa Clara Passer To Miss SMU Tilt

Santa Clara’s hopes of upsetting SMU in Dallas were hit Friday night by the loss of passing ace Billy Sheridan, sidelining the passer for the upcoming game.

Santa Clara SMU Trinidad Colo Southern Methodist Dallas Billy Sheridan

Cornell Dominates Syracuse In College Cross Country Meet

Cornell defeats Syracuse 48 to 15 with Fresa finishing strong. Coast Guard edges Connecticut 23 17. Davidson dominates Teachers 40 to 12 while Utica College of Teachers faces unclear results.

Cornell Syracuse Syracuse Fresa Coast Guard Connecticut Davidson Wooxpers Utica College of v

Smithville Defeats LaGrange 22 0 in Non-Conference Clash

Smithville Tigers blank LaGrange Leopards 22 to 0 as Bonorden and Burns score on the ground and via a pass. Burns kicks the extra point and a fourth quarter safety seals the victory.

Lagrange LaGrange Leopords Smithville Tigers Smithville Robert Bonarden George Burns Tiger Bonarden Robert Fleck Benarden Tigers Burn Seeley Sweberger Bonorden Burns Pat Fleck

Elgin Hornets Rally To Top Caldwell 14 13

Elgin Hornets erase deficit to defeat Caldwell 14 to 13 in District 23A action. Hilla Hendricks rushes for two touchdowns and Kenneth Sakowitz adds two PATs and a late field goal threat. Frieda of Caldwell scores twice and adds a PAT as the Tigers stay close.

ELGIN Elgin Hornets Hilla Hendricks Caldwell Hornets Hendricks Paydirt Kenneth Sakowitz Hornets Charles Frieda Delbert Lunsford Frieda Cardwell Ich Caldwell Pat Sakewitz

Buda Bulldogs rout Kyle Panthers in six man clash

In a District 16 six man game at Buda, the Bulldogs defeated Kyle 40-12 Friday night. Scorers for Buda were Edgar Hohmann with two touchdowns, Carrol Ray Meatti with two, Clyde Lowther, and George Dennis. Kyle's scorers were R. J. Herzog and David Allen.

Buda Buda Bulldogs Kyle Panthers Edgar Hohmann Carrol Ray Meatti Clyde Lowther George Dennis R. J. Herzog David Allen

Cagle guides Bartlett to 25 12 win over Rockdale

Dickie Cagle scored four touchdowns and added a single extra point as Bartlett defeated Rockdale 25 to 12 in District 35B action. Bartlett led 12 0 at halftime then held Rockdale to a single 12 point fourth quarter. Thompson and Morris scored for Rockdale while Miller added the extra point for Bartlett.

Rockdale Bartlett Dickie Cagle Cagle Pat—Miller Thompson Morris

Lutheran Bulldogs To Meet Wharton Pioneers In Seguin

The Texas Lutheran College Bulldogs are set to play Wharton County Junior College Pioneers in Seguin on Saturday night October 23. The clash is billed as the toughest test yet for the squad this season.

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