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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1954
Page
7
Dicky Moegle, a top running back in the Southwest Conference, powered Rice to a 20-14 upset over Taylor. He ran for 126 yards, scored twice, returned a punt, and made key tackles while Taylor’s title hopes faded.
Former Aggie coach Homer Norton lauds Ralph Moegle for an 8 yard TD run against Texas and a short score versus Baylor, noting the difficult blocking. Sun Publisher Fred Hartman questions Moegle’s status as top runner but commends his willingness to credit blockers. Moegle has played in about 15 games over two seasons, including the latest Saturday contest.
Gordon Kellogg of Baytown starred as a defensive back helping Rice frustrate Baylor in a key late stand on the Owl four yard line. The tackle on Del Shofner, paired with Moegle, capped Kellogg’s SWC career and earned praise as a pivotal defensive performance inspiring Moegle to All American form.
The slate shows final SW Conference standings and this week’s schedule. Saturday features SAU against Notre Dame in Dallas with pivotal conference implications.
The 1954 season ends with Fort Worth Poly routing Arlington Heights 35 to 6, clinching district 3-AAAA. Bi district showdowns seed Abilene, Austin, Dallas South Oak Cliff, Waco, S F Austin, and Port Neches among others for next weekend’s state playoffs.
Three Hawaiians Dick Cleveland Ford Konno and Yoshi Oyakawa plus Carolyn Greene of Fort Lauderdale dominated the 1954 All-America swimming teams announced by the AAU. Cleveland earned spots in the 50 and 100 yard freestyle sprints while Konno received nods for the 200 yard and 400 yard events and the 150 meter race. Oyakawa was named backstroke choice by more than 450 delegates to the AAU convention.
Duke Blue Devils, undefeated in the Atlantic Coast Conference, were selected for the Orange Bowl against Nebraska in Miami on January 1. Maryland also posted a 7-2-1 record but missed the bid, while Nebraska earned the invite as Oklahoma could not be in the Orange Bowl two years running.
New Orleans on November 29 the Sugar Bowl officials predicted the Navy versus Mississippi clash will be the nation’s best bowl game on New Year’s Day. General manager Fred Digby and president Bernie Grenroedy voiced confidence it would be one of the greatest Sugar Bowls, with Navy accepting the invitation to play for the first time in the Bowl.
Baytown area football unfolds with Deer and Barbers Hill aiming for regional titles. Deer and Tidehaven meet after Tidehaven crushed Sam Houston 66 21 in bi district while Crescent seeks revenge on Tidehaven after an earlier loss. Coaches emphasize practice and sharp defense ahead of Friday’s big games.
Faye Loyd reports Georgia Tech earns a Cotton Bowl invite to face Arkansas on New Year’s Day. Felix McKnight touts a wide open, entertaining game as Tech boasts eight wins in ten bowl appearances. Arkansas coach Bowden Wyatt and Bobby Dodd praise both teams as the matchup grows in anticipation.
College basketball opens the 1954-55 season with NCAA champ LaSalle leading the charge on Wednesday night. LaSalle, led by Tom Gola, faces Millersville in the opener as teams nationwide prepare to begin a slate of early cross conference games and strong showings.
New York reports Mighty Oklahoma and Tennessee Star each posted 1 victory this season finishing undefeated. Oklahoma beat Oklahoma AGM 14 to 0 to close a 27 game streak while Southeastern Louisiana won all nine games and totaled 379 points, the most among undefeated teams. Trinity University of San Antonio also completed an unbeaten season with a 223-point total.
Houston November report on major minor league realignments centering on the Philadelphia Athletics move to Kansas City. Potential shifts could reconfigure the American Association, Western League, and Texas League with possible openings for Omaha Denver Columbus and Corpus Christi. International League and other circuits weigh substitutions as meetings continue.
AUSTIN Texas Nov 29 UP Game experts predict Texas quail season opening Wednesday will be better than last year. Howard Dodgen executive secretary of the Texas Game and Fish Commission says reports indicate good conditions, with improvements in several regions. The Panhandle has higher limits this season, up from six to 10 per day and 20 in possession, reflecting an improving quail population after last year’s drought.
A commission with regulatory authority over a 26 county Panhandle area can adjust bag limits and seasons based on conditions. The general state reason is determined by the legislature. The skin is the human body's largest organ.
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