Cherry Says Steers In Shape For TCU Clash
Coach Blair Cherry announced the Texas Longhorns would be in top physical shape for Saturdays Southwest Conference game with Texas Christian. The team exited a Baylor defeat without major injuries and did light practice after injuries to Joe Arnold during the Baylor clash.
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16 Class A Teams Still Undefeated
Only 16 Class A schoolboy football teams remained undefeated as the season neared playoff time. Several squads suffered injuries while Baylor prepared for Wyoming, and Texas A&M faced Rice with key players sidelined. Meanwhile Pittsburgh Pirates announced the purchase of infielder Henry Schenz from Brooklyn Dodgers for infield depth.
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Smith Leads SWC Rushing With 628 Yards This Season
A&M halfback Smith, a 182-pound sophomore, rushed for 175 yards on 23 carries against SMU, widening his Southwest Conference rushing lead to 628 yards this season. Rice’s Bobby Lartrip trails with 471 yards. Campbell of Texas leads in passing with 1027 yards, edging Berry, who has 1022. Bailey’s Baylor top receivers and Doak Walker’s punting aid finish among leaders as Baylor and Texas show strong defensive marks.
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Freeport's Hopper Field Opens as Season Shapes Up
The new Hop per Field stadium on Highway 288 welcomes Freeport alums and fans. Coach Herbert Hopper, in his 27th year, guides a veteran Exporters squad facing Ball and Texas City's Stingerees as district play begins with budding hopes and a recent 12-6 near-miss against Ball. The Ganders of Robert E. Lee clash looms after Freeport’s 26-6 win over Parker.
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Cavaliers Upset Penn 26 to 14 Show Global Talent
Parade NEW YORK NOV 8 Art Guepe Virginia coach said Virginias 26 to 14 upset of Penn proves there are no more minor schools in college football. He noted Virginias earlier 21 to 18 win over Miami Ohio and the strong showing against Penn by Ward Cuff and the Cavaliers.
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Papit and Olix Highlight Miami Prospects in East Coast Debate
Oscar Fraley recalls quotes from Art Guepe praising high school programs for producing faster, better coached players like Mel Olix Miami quarterback and Johnny Papit, praised as a top fullback. Papit rushed for over 1000 yards in a season and is noted for speed and versatility despite light line weigh.
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Army Reserve Officers May Take New Course
In Austen Texas on November 8 Colonel Oscar B Abbott announced that Organized Reserve Corps officers in Texas may enroll in a three month associate course at the Command General Staff College Fort Leavenworth Kansas, starting January 4 1950. Requirements include seven years commissioned service potential for high command or staff duties completion or credit for an advanced school and age under 51.
Five Baytown Girls Mark Childhood Education Week
Five Baytown girls Mary Margaret Cox Carolyn Frazer Dorothy Laird Jeanne Thaman and Virginia Webber celebrate Childhood Education Week as members of the Future Teachers of America at Sam Houston State University. The collegiate chapter was cited among the nation’s top 25 chapters. Yoshida eyes early peace treaty but fears atomic threats to Japan’s security.
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Baytown Rifle and Pistol Club Holds Monthly Shoot
The Baytown Rifle and Pistol Club held its regular monthly shoot with pistol and rifle events at 25, 50, and 100 yards. Breidman won the pistol with 78, Selson took second, and Horton and Williams followed. in the 50-yard rifle, Nelson led with 95, H Houston and Elliott tied for second, and Minter placed next.
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Hart Chosen By Lions In Draft At Detroit
DETROIT November 8 Notre Dame star Leon Hart was selected by the Detroit Lions as the bonus draft choice at the league meeting in Philadelphia. Lions must still secure a contract. Hart, 263 pounds, a top collegiate player, would pair with Frank Tripucka in the Lions passing game if signed and outbid rivals from the All-America Conference.
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75 Year Old 'Youngster' Defies MacFadden Challenge
Burlington Virgin Islands scene as a 75 year old challenger faces Bernarr MacFadden in a bold stunt to prove age is just a number. Martin and Vilas, fresh from a 0 mile hike in 23 hours, insist on training against the Dansville founder to prove their claim. Gerald Gordon, 17, pled guilty to a 70 mile per hour chase, losing his license in a San Fernando Valley incident.
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Barbers Hill Hosts Sour Lake On Thursday Night
Barbers Hill will entertain Sour Lake Thursday at 7 30 p m in a non district game on the Eagle gridiron. The game moved up from Friday per Superintendent J J Jenson. Barbers Hill Eagles near season end. they close Friday, November 16, with Crosby Buffaloes in district play. Daric Echandia withdraws from Bogota liberal race citing lack of law and order.
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27 College Teams Left Undefeated
In New York on a November day several college football teams still held perfect records. The list includes powerhouses like Notre Dame and Oklahoma alongside smaller squads such as Valley City North Dakota Middle Tennessee State St Ambrose of Iowa and Saint Garnet of Pennsylvania.
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Czech Runner Zatopek Shaped His Way Says Communist Paper
Prague dispatch notes Emil Zatopek, Czechoslovakia’s ace distance runner, resists foreign training norms. A Communist paper quotes him saying a dog can run without gym work and praises his natural pace. Also mentions a Laredo baptismal certificate indicating a 9-year-old deceased child.
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