Lee Ganders Face Freeport In Crucial District Clash
Lee and Freeport meet at Freeport's Hopper Field in a district showdown with the Ganders tied for the lead at three wins, while Freeport seeks a pivotal upset. Ball, Pasadena and Texas City also play as district standings tighten after recent results.
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Texas City
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Bell
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Siek
Dan Stallworth
New Lee
Stallworth
James Walmsley
Frank Mitchell
Lanny Benninger
Galens Park
Robert E. Lee
Real City
Rewsamman
Bonham
Charles R. Inglish
Inglish
Bonham Daily Favorite
Frank Skaff Named Manager of Buffalo Bisons
Frank Skaff a 38 year old former major league third baseman was named manager of the Buffalo Bisons of the International League succeeding Paul Richards. He signed a one year contract after managing the Savannah Georgia Sally League club since 1946. Prior to managing Skaff played third base for the Baltimore Orioles and Philadelphia Athletics.
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Baltimore Orioles
Philadelphia Athletics
Fagies Headed For Second Straight NFL Championship
Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Los Angeles Rams 38 to 14 at Shibe Park to extend hopes for a second straight NFL title. Other NFL results include the Bears over Packers 23 to 7, Bulldogs upset Giants 31 to 24, and Redskins rally past Steelers 27 to 14. Browns crush Hornets 35 to 2 to lead the All-American Conference.
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New York Giants
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Bobby Layne
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Redskins
Fete Steut
Harry Dowda
Cleveland Browns
Chicago Hornets
San Francisco Forty
Cleveland
Jess
Browns
Linemen Shine in Dallas Schoolboy Football Roundup
Dallas Morning News weekly roundup spotlights linemen James Duncan of Marshall and Darrell Lafitte of Port Arthur. Duncan powered Marshall to a 28-7 win over Texarkana, plus a 22-yard field goal and 23 straight extra points. Lafitte helped Port Arthur to a 33-7 victory by forcing fumbles and a 31-yard interception return. Other honorees include Morrow of Paris with three TDs in a 39-14 win, Newby of Amarillo, Bridges of Grand Prairie, and Meeks of Jefferson scoring multiple TDs in 51-0 routs.
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Texarkana
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Bowl Pickings Slim as Committees Face Tough Decision
New York November 7 0 bowl selection committees began scanning eligibles today amid slim post season options. Notable teams like Army Notre Dame and Cornell are unlikely to play in bowls while California secured a Rose Bowl shot by routing Washington State 38 14. Ohio State 14 19 over Pitt keeps Rose hopes alive. Illinois and Michigan still to play. Minnesota surged with 55 7 over Town, Oklahoma clinched Sugar Bowl with 83 0 over Kansas State, and Maryland Boston University remain contenders in the crowded field.
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Carver High School Downs Angleton 26-20 in Thriller
Carver High School edged Marshall High of Angleton 26-20 in Memorial Stadium. QB Willie Mills sparked two drives including a five yard TD plunge by John Bundage. Robert Sowells returned an interception for a score as Carver improved to 4-0 under coach Johnny Peoples.
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Fast Texas Wins Lone Star Title
East Texas State clinched the Lone Star Conference title with a 13-0 victory over Southwest Texas. The Lions completed a clean sweep of conference play under Coach Bob Berry. In other games, Stephen F. Austin defeated Daniel Baker 40-0, Sam Houston beat Hardin-Simmons 21-13, with Jack Kyle reaching 55 points for the season. Southwest Texas and Sam Houston are slated for a final conference matchup this weekend.
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New Mexico
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