Murray Go Round: Gonsoulin's Injury Throws Jacketsetback
Port Arthur suffers a cruel blow as Austin Gonsoulin, a 19-pound halfback, is sidelined by a severe leg injury in a 14-13 loss to Hall High at Galveston. Surgery removed a blood clot. he is expected back by November 18 for the Memorial Stadium grudge match with the Ganders.
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Chester Burchett Shines For Navy In Key Touchdowns
Chester Burchett, a 165 pound junior, scored two touchdowns against Penn State and powered Navy to pivotal wins. He repeatedly busted through the Nittany Lion defense after a short pass from George Welsh. Despite coverage mixups with his name, Burchett has emerged as a main cog in Navy’s recent victories over South Carolina, Pitt, and Penn State, while fans note his rising profile.
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If We Can't Beat Em We'll Annex Em
City Manager Darvin Middleton told the Robert E. Tee coaches at a field house meeting he wants a victory and hints higher taxes if not. He criticizes Galena Park’s defense, recalls Coach Kirkpatrick’s group, and jokes about crediting two touchdowns Stallworth had called back.
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Lee Ganders End Spirited Drill Before Galena Park Game
Lee Ganders hold a two hour practice as Unit Two Fullback Wesley Hicks returns from a muscle sprain. Several seniors lead drills while injuries keep four teammates out for the Galena Park contest at Cement Stadium Friday night.
Galena Park JV Seeks Sixth Straight In Clash With Lee
Junior Varsity shooting for no six as Galena Park Jayvees visit Robert E. Lee Thursday at 7 30 p m in Cedar Bayou Stadium Coach Louis Davis and John Adams guide a five game win streak while Lee aims to derail the streak The Jayvees rely on a rough line and fast backs led by Bobby Poston at quarterback with notable backs Buddy Poston Lynn Dooley and Darrel Johnson in the backfield The undefeated squad opened with wins over Lamar and Reigan and has beaten Port Neches and Beaumont since a season split
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Two-Day Harris County High Schools Showdown Opens
Galena Park visits Cement Stadium to face Harris County rivals in a two day battle leading to a crucial District 8 4A clash. Kudla’s Lee Sophomores and Parkers battle through three early wins with standout players like Guard Royle and Quarterback Porter driving offense while defensive standouts including Cornelius and Brinson anchor the Jayvees.
Green Goslins Face Tough Test At Pasadena
The Green Goslins travel to Pasadena for a district game as coach Don Treuhardt’s Horace Mann team, 1-0 in district play, seeks to avenge a Baytown Junior High setback. Treuhardt’s eleven shows three recent wins and names a starting lineup featuring QB Janes Kennedy and backs Ton Rushing and Bobby Fontenot, with Ainsworth Mann and Mann anchoring the line.
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Laying For Us Says Kern of South Houston Gridders
Baytown Junior High Red Gosling meet South Houston at Memorial Stadium at 6 50 p m Thursday for a second win in the Guill Coast District title defense. Kern searches for his best combination as South Houston eyes a strong showing after two previous Baytown visits and upsets of Pasadena and Cedar Bayou.
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Owens Named Greatest Track Star in Expert Poll
Los Altos, Calif. Jesse Owens was voted the greatest track and field star of all time in a Track and Field News poll of 100 experts. He captured 49 percent of the votes, with Bob Mathias at 12 percent and Emil Zatopek and Cornelius Warmerdam each at 10 percent. Owens, a former world-record holder, is linked to the old 26 feet 8 1 4 inches broad jump mark from May 25, 1935, and co-holds the world marks for 100 meters and the 400-meter relay.
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Phillies Sign First Baseman John Moskus From Reidsville
Philadelphia Phillies acquire first baseman John Moskus from Reidsville North Carolina in the Class B Careling League. Moskus hit .238 with 21 homers last season and joins the Phillies roster. Willie Hartack wins $28.46 daily double at Garden State Park in Camden New Jersey. Hartack rides three mounts and tops with 18 winners this year.
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Lovenberg Favored To Take Cedar Bayou
Cedar Bayou Bears aim to upset Lovenberg Junior High at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday at Ball High field in Galveston. Bear quarterback David Cross and fullback Johnny Bush pace Cedar Bayou’s defense and offense as they chase another upset in a 4-8-1 season run, while Lovenberg seeks victory after a 0-2 district start.
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56 Chevrolet Sets Stock Car Record On Pikes Peak
A camouflaged 56 Chevrolet reportedly shattered a stock car record on Colorado's Pikes Peak part of a NASCAR certification effort. The event highlighted a rugged road with 170 turns and no guardrails, touting the car's performance as safer and more enjoyable.
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