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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1955

Page

7

Tyler Lions Headed For State Finals Drama in East Texas city

Tyler fans rally behind Buck Prejean's Lions as they prepare for the state final against Abilene amid predictions and coin-flip controversy. Report details Baytown semifinal travel woes and pregame chatter before the big bid for Tyler's first state title since 1930.

Tyler Lions Drouth East Texas Buck Prejean Relligiin Abilene Buzadne Swit

Tyler Bears Triumph Over Gulf Coast in Semifinal Clash

Tyler posted a 22-7 semifinal win at Memorial Stadium as Milstead led the offense with three field goals and multiple big punts and passes. Corpus Christi’s Gulf Coast, led by Pruitt, pushed into halftime 9-7 but could not sustain in the second half as Tyler pulled away.

Milstead Admoat Miller Mose Corpus Gulf Coast Tom Pruitt Millers Tyler

Great Football Player Milstead dazzles Tyler crowd

Milstead, a blond giant and star fullback, dazzled Tyler fans after a big win. He capped plays with a scoring run and showcased punishing blocking, while fans and scouts praised his speed and power. Teammates ferried off as he celebrated, with local praise and all-state mentions lingering in the summary.

Duesteads Valentino Milles Teddy Milstead Tyler Bryan Caruthers Leo Bill Laughlin Fort Worth

Gander Lions face undefeated Jarrupin in semifinal clash

Ellis and Davis return to Gander staff as the Ganders prepare for a monumental Saturday semifinal at Memorial Stadium against Buck Prejean’s undefeated Jarrupin Lions. Charles Milstead leads the Lions with Milstead, Caruthers and McGuire among All-District selections. Miller’s Miller and Logeetie spark the Texas-bound attack. The game, broadcast by Mangnol network, will be carried by KREL with George Mooney on the mic. The Tyler squad stays at Fenness Hotel en route to Pasadena for the game.

Tom Murray Sun Dan Stallworth Robert E. Lee Ellis Davis Beach Gander Frank James Palacins Ganders John Reagan Armor McManus Anton Smajsila Walker Pracxsh John Tubbe Baytown John Adarmst Watting Lyler High Uheaten Tyler Gow Logeetie Miller Ken McGuire McGuire Milstead Hale Larry Duitt Bryan Caruthers Fort Worth Staur-Rel Maxie Wilson Jim Tavis Leggette Caruthers Mangnol Krel George Mooney Fenness Hotel Pasadena Prejean Eagle Stadium

Postponed 10 Round Bout Between Middleweights

Holton Mass reports a 10 round bout between Simmy Walker of Springfield and Charlie Josephs of New Orleans was postponed from Tuesday night at Valley Arena to December 20 due to Walker injuring a hand in training. Promotion canceled the card.

Holton Mass Simmy Walker Springfield Charlie Josephs New Orleans Valley Arena Walker Sam Silvermin

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