Stallworth era at Baytown Ganders reshapes grid hopes
In Baytown, Dan Stallworth's 1940 arrival at Baytown High turned the Ganders into a regional grid force. His program builds from junior high to the VBA level with systematic training, producing players like David Johnson and star alumni drawn to Rice, SMU, Texas. The team posted strong seasons, with decisive wins over Conroe, Orange, Lamar, and Stephen F. Austin, suggesting lean years are behind.
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Houston
Spigg
Baytown
Lee
Iman Wee
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Greenbereen
Texas
Henry Froks
Talene
Stallworth
Waeiseenny
Jdst
Baylor
Weco
Paul Tyson
Greenville Sporth
Ios
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George Walmsley
Rice Institute
Walter Roberds
Southern Methodist
Gene Vykukal
Cecil Sutphin
Rupert Wright
Claude Hill
Bil Taylor
Rica
Tom Siolhandske
Ganders
David
Xosse) Johnson
Johnson
Horace Mann
Baytown Junior High
Oklahoma
Hick School
Stalhworth Avows
Hebert E. Lee
Beytown
Conree
Lufkin
Orange
Lamar
Stephen F. Austin
Evidence Proves Negroes Played in 1888 Organized Baseball
New York reports unearthed photographic and witness proof that two black players Higgins and Walker joined Syracuse in 1888 in the International Association, predating Jackie Robinson. Duke Landsgraf and Bill Dinneen assert the players existed, rectifying early baseball history despite official records.
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Jackie Robinson
Montreal Royals
Brooklyn
Branch Rickey
Robinson
R. Higgins
Walker
Syracuse
International Association
International League
Ernest
Duke) Landsraf
North Atlantic League
Newath
Langrass
Baseball
Hall of Fame
Clesing
Kigzins
Bill Dinneen
Uapire
Dinneen
Higgins
Landgraf
Allentown
Dinmeen
Welker
Cooperstown
Banderer
Mir
Rickey Ther
Rice Owls Seek Sugar-Snapped Texas Upset Victory
Rice Owls, fresh off a 41-27 win over SMU to claim a share of the Southwest Conference title, prepare for Texas in Austin. QB Tobin Rote directs a passing attack aided by Williams, Lantrip, Wyatt, and Ballard, with a strong Rice line opening gaps for ground gain. Texas, high-scoring and led by a fast offense, hosts the Owls in Memorial Stadium hoping to halt Rice’s bid for the title.
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Jess Neely
Rice
Southern Methodist
University of Texas
Neely
Rice Owls
Texas
Arkansas
Southwest
Owls
SMU
Louisiana State
Oklahoma
Austin
Memorial Stadium
Tobin Rote
Bell
Williams
Waco
Mustangs
Rete
SAU
Lentrip
Wyatt
Ballard
Willams
SMU Spgss
Mustang
Lantrip
Ballerd
Sam Houston Stat Leading Lone Star Conference in Stats
SUNTSVILLE October 19 There is little argument Sam Houston State leads the Lone Star Conference in statistics. The Bearkats top the offense with 1750 yards in five games. Jack Kyle is the leading rusher and John Adams the top passer and total offense leader. Charles Williams leads in receptions and Felix Wiggin paces punters.
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Suntsville
Ster
Sam Houston State
Leap
Fred Wilchep
Bearkats
St. Austin
Helfback
Jack Kyle
Clarence Kennedy
John Adams
East Texas
Jim Engle
Bearkat
Charles Wiliams
Joe Murphy
Felix Wiggin
Duck Calling Contest Thursday In Houston
Culene's annual Duck Calling Contest will be staged at 7 30 pm Thursday at the San Jacinto High School auditorium in Houston. Callers from Louisiana Oklahoma Texas and other states are entering the annual affair. Defending champion is Rudolph Le Compte of Baytown. Rey Harbour another Baytown caller finished near the top.
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Culene
San Jacinto High School
Houston
Touisiana
Oklahoma
Texas
Rudolph le Compte
Baytown
Rey Harbour
Fishing Report From Highlands Reservoir And Surrounding Waters
Anglers report bass and white perch catches at Highlands reservoir with mosquitos hindering some ventures. Notable totals include Jerroll Sanders and J. D. Morgan with 121 bass and three large white perch. S. Norman with seven bass in a day. Bill Worley of Houston with 17 bass and 10 perch over two days. S| Johnnie Gross and Red Baird fished Offats Bayou, catching several specks with three in honorable mention. Duck calling contest planned at San Jacinto High School. warns about property permissions for hunting. Field trials by Texas Fox and Wolf Hunters Association underway at Camp Tonkewa near Garrison.
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Highlands
Jerroll Sanders
J. D
Morgan
Norman
Bill Worley
Houston
Mia
Mike May
Walker May
Walker
Trinity
San Jacinto
Johnnie Gross
Red Baird
Offats Bayou
Galveston
Johnnie
Dal Griggs
Baytown Lumber Company
Liberty County
Cerl King
Cotfag
San Jacinto High School
Ducks Unlimited
Texas Fox and Wolf Munters Association
Camp Tonkewa
Garrison
Texas
Ball High Tors Lead District 1AA Hopefuls
Ball High Tors boast a big experienced lineup led by 205-pound fullback Tommy Ward and 145-pound Clyde McGibboney. The squad, 9 lettermen strong with several in the backfield, seeks late season dominance in District 12-AA despite a 19-6 loss to Austin High Maroons.
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Bob Bush
Ball High Tors
Austin High Maroons
Tors
Austin
Bonham
Houston SF
South Park
Beaumont
Tor
Bush
Wight
Letterien
Tommy Ward
Ward
Clyde McGibboney
Ray Molina
Skippy Morse
Alderson
South‘Park
Anderson
SW Conference Football Camps Open With Mixed Fortunes
Coaches from the Southwest Conference assessed teams before Saturday games. Texas Christian faced a likely loss to Mississippi. Texas A&M hoped sophomores could shore up pass defense against Baylor. Texas and Rice expected a tough test in Austin, while Oklahoma’s strength was noted. Dallas coach Mosin Matty criticized the Pony defense after the loss to Oklahoma.
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United Press
Fort Worth
Dutch Meyer
Texas Christian
Mississippi
Horned Frogs
Meyer
Texas A
Texas Aggie
Harry Stiteler
Baylor
College Station
Stiteler
Aggies
University of Texas
Army Ground Game Dominates With No Passes Says Blaik
New York Oct 19 Army coach Blaik asserts the Cadets rely on a potent ground attack, not flashy passing, boasting an undefeated, largely untested team. He praises Arnold Galitia as a strong runner and field general, while noting key players on offense and defense. The squad prepares to face Columbia, with bookmakers predicting a rout despite historical memories.
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New York
Army
Beri Blaik
Michigan
Blanchard
Davis
Blaik
Imaybe
Arnold Galitia
Arnold Tucker
Doug Henne
Columbia
Acroy
Gil Stephenson
Beck
Jimmy .Cain
Dan Feldberg
Harry‘Maladowitz
Johnny Trent
Elmer Stout
Elaik
Bob Blaik
Galiffa
Two Longhorn Fullbacks Out For Season
Austin October 19. Two Texas Longhorn fullbacks were ruled out for the season. Kane Newell of Palestine and Reed Quinn of Austin will miss the remainder due to injuries. Coach B Cherry's squad will rely on replacements as they prepare for the Rice Owls in the Southwest Conference contest.
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Austen
Texas Longhorn
B. Cherry
Rice
Newell, Kane
Palestine
Reed Quinn
Austin
Texas
S. Owls
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