Robert E. Lee Ganders Beat Houston Jeff Davis 56 44
The Robert E. Lee Ganders defeated Houston Jeff Davis 56 to 44 as Poage Nettles and Vers led scoring with 25 and 12 points respectively. Frame and Choate contributed strong efforts, while Davis and Runnels supported with key early baskets. The win boosts Lee’s momentum ahead of a Beaumont road game versus South Park High.
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Pioneer Athletic Conference Formed By Texas Colleges
Brownwood Texas December 21 The Pioneer Athletic Conference, an offshoot of the disbanded Southwestern Junior College Conference, is formed with John Tarleton Arlington Schreiner Institute and San Angelo Junior College as members. W C Weir of Schreiner elected president Cecil Ballow Tarleton dean as vice president W L Hughes Arlington dean as secretary. The new circuits start June 1 1950 as Southwestern Conference dissolves.
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Casey Stengel Faces Odds To Repeat Yankees Pennant
DEC 21 New York sports column notes Casey Stengel acknowledges repeating as AL champions is rare. It traces Yankee pennant history from Ruth era to DiMaggio and modern repeats, citing managers like Bucky Harris and Connie Mack, and stresses the challenge of defending a title in 1950.
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Weiss
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Indians
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Connie Mack
Mack
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Giants
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Winter Trout Spots Show Varied Prospects Across Bays
The report surveys Matagorda Bay Chincuapin Bayou Cany Creek and Offats Bayou noting fresh conditions and heavy specks at times. Vernon Malesh and P. J. Rodgers reported 78 specks and 80 pounds near Vernon Friday while Jeff Harbour snagged 17 trout Saturday. Clear Creek is muddy and Galveston Bay is currently unfishable. Highlands and Sheldon reservoirs offer fair bass action with limits reported at Highlands Lake. Weather and gear woes are frequent foes for anglers amid winter conditions.
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Ray Martin
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Babe Badgley
Javelina and buck sightings boost Texas hunt season recap
K L Pregia reports on southwest Texas deer and duck activity as the second half of the season opens. Hunters like A P Lowe and Jimmie Carpenter account for bucks while Highlands area hunters record multiple deer. weather favors clear days and better access at Highlands reservoir and Robinson's fishing camp prepares for the half season. Wishing readers a merry Christmas and continued hunting.
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Ruthstrom Loses Suit To Redskins
Ruthstrom, a former Redskins halfback, sued the Washington club for back wages claiming breach of contract after being fired in 1946. District Judge Pine directed a verdict for the Redskins, who contended he left twice without permission.
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Sport Shots Austin Maroons field large 43 man squad
The Austin Maroons used a 43 man traveling squad against Port Arthur last week, with 23 seeing action. The team’s depth and size impressed, suggesting strong chances for the state championship. Port Arthur posted a 37 man roster with 21 playing. The piece notes Austin’s big, capable lineup compared to other Class AA squads.
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Jackets
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Hemphill Dominates City League Again In Preseason Tourney
Hemphill proved this week it will dominate the Independent Basketball League. The Hemphill squad faced little opposition in winning the preseason tourney, with most observers agreeing no other eight teams can touch them this season. Supporters say Hemphill’s depth and top talent would uplift other clubs if spread, while rivals favor continuity with their own players for loyalty and fun.
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Work Of Adrian Burk Lauded By South Coach
MIAMI Fla Dec 21 Relph Pasquariello 250 pound Villanova fullback was singled out for praise by Herman Hickman coach of the Norths football team which meets the South squad here next Monday night Hickman said Pasquariello looked sharp on one plunges and added Were going to be counting heavily on him Meanwhile Andy Gustafson the Rebels coach lauded the work of Baylor s Adrian Burk and Southern California s Jim Powers each of whom starred in yesterday s passing drills.
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Villanova
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Andy Gustafson
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Baylor
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Southern California
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Sentenced for treason peers in Berlin embassy clerk case
Herbert John Burgman, a former clerk at the American embassy in Berlin, was sentenced yesterday to six to two years in federal prison for treason. The report also notes unrelated remarks by Bryant, coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, about bookmaking rumors and persistent bewilderment.
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Herbert John Burgman
Berlin
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