Jackets Odds On Favorite To Rap Beaumont Ut The By
In the final playoff push of 1949 the Texas Interscholastic League races pack four titles into Class AA and 11-AA with El Paso Austin favored in AA and Port Arthur leading the 11-AA race. Brackenridge and Jefferson expected to win in their districts. Paschal and North Side duel for Fort Worth and Arlington Heights title. A light Turkey Day schedule features two late-night papers and several day games as the state crowns its champions.
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Doak Walker Repeats As UP All-American
The 1949 United Press All-American selections list Doak Walker of Southern Methodist and Arnold Geliffa of Army as first team backs. Notable linemen include Leo Nomellini, Alvin Wistert, and Frog Franz. Second team features James Foléberg, James Mertin, Lynn Chandnell, and Charles Ortmann among others.
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Bayou Cubs Win 25 A Junior Title
The Cedar Bayou Cubs defeated Channelview juniors 21 to 0 to claim the District 25 A junior championship. Back Ugan Enderli opened scoring with a 30 yard interception return for two TDs in the third quarter, followed by a 31 yard pass from Buddy Bender to Herbert Bishop and a final Cub FC on a short smash. Other Cubs standouts included Albert Zucha, Bred Wilson, Robbie Muckleroy, Mitch Vanya, Glen Portis, Jerry Marcontel, Vernon Wood, and Ployd Heckler.
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Highlands Rotary hears Baytonian travel film presentation
Baytown car dealer B. Hollaway was guest speaker for the Highlands Rotary Club meeting at Highlands Elementary School Auditorium. He presented photographs and narration from his and his wife's recent trip to Europe while B. T. Hopper served as president.
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Bi District Play Opens For 32 Team Class A Playoff
United Press reports 32 teams begin the 1949 Class A state playoff with 14 bi district games starting tonight as Labosey Rosebud and Lampasas defend their titles. New Braunfels Unicorns lead repeat hopefuls with others including Phillips Lefors Ballinger Bowie La Vega El Campo and Edna drawing bi district pairings for a second straight year. Thanksgiving Day matchups feature Spur Littlefield Ranger Ballinger Honey Grove Mount Pleasant La Vega Mexia and more set for Friday and Saturday games across Texas.
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Unbeaten TCU freshmen meet SMU Colts today
Fort Worth, Nov. 23. Texas Christian's undefeated freshman team seeks a perfect season with a victory over Southern Methodist's Colts at Purple Stadium, a game expected to draw about 10,000 fans.
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North Texas star McNeill leads Gulf Coast rushers
San Antonio November reports Ned McNeill, 190-pound halfback from North Texas, back atop Gulf Coast Conference rushing after a two week absence. McNeill gained 120 yards against East Texas State, bringing his season total to 590 yards on 127 carries, edging Hardin-Simmons’ Bobby Flippin who had 550 yards.
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Louis Believed Set For Comeback in Newark Fight
Louis said he is not returning to boxing despite a plan for another big bout after beating Joe Cheshul on a 10 round exhibition. The 228 pound former heavyweight champion yoked the crowd with showboating, flooring Chesful twice in the fifth and trading jabs as he skirts toward another title shot. Meanwhile a Hamburg divorce tale reports a wife leaves court but husband heads to a separate separation.
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Waldorf Cc's Rise Sparks California Hype for Rose Bowl
Horace Greeley’s West proverb aside, Lynn Waldorf now tops football talk as California Bears eye a Rose Bowl clash with Ohio State after a second straight comeback win over Stanford. Waldorf’s Bears have only two losses in nine seasons under his guidance, with a 24 win pace this year and a vow of vengeance after past defeats to Southern California and Northwestern.
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