Baylor Texas Clash In Saturdays Headliner
Baylor and Rice share Southwest Conference lead as they face tough tests this week. Texas Longhorns, Arkansas and SMU also in action with title implications. Baylor beat Texas A&M rival Texas Tech and SMU edged Texas in recent weeks, shaping a brisk race for the conference crown.
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Henrich Almost Pulled Merkle Boner In World Series
New York Yankees slugger Hank Henrich said he nearly forgot to touch first base on his ninth inning homer against the Dodgers, risking a Merkle like controversy. The blast gave Allie Reynolds a 1 0 win in a pitching duel, sparking a field rush as Henrich recalled the 1908 Merkle incident and the danger of a mistaken out call.
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Browns End Niners Duel With Groza's 38 Yard Kick
In Cleveland Groza's 38 yard field goal in the final period yielded a 28 56 defeat for the Forty Niners after Otto Graham and Frankie Albert combined for touchdowns earlier. The day also saw the Yankees top the Colts 27 14 and the Rams beat the Bears 27 24 in Los Angeles with Kalmanir returning a kickoff for six.
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Goose Eggs Open Midget League Season With Sixth Straight Win
The Highlands Goose Eggs, defending champions, won 6-0 over the San Jacinto Grizzlies to move alone in first place. Anson Jones Bulldogs sit second after a 13-0 victory over Lamar's Redskins. Grizzlies beat Wooster Spitfires 13-0. Anson Jones Pirates defeated the Indians 12-0 and 18-0, while Indians versus Baytown Cobras ended as a double forfeit after no shows.
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McMurry Reigns In Texas Loop
McMurry College remains top in the Texas Conference after a 34-19 win over Austin College sparked by Ben Harmon and Mack Thompson in the air. Texas A and I L crushed Sul Ross 46-6. Howard Payne fell to Trinity 21-12 as next week’s schedule features Southwestern at Sherman and Abilene Christian at Kingsville.
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Hardin Nears Gulf Coast Crown In Conference Race
Hardin College Indians stand as sole threat to Gulf Coast Conference title, after a 38 21 win over University of E Konston in Wichita Falls. Trinity Tigers have yet to play a conference game and are Hardin’s main obstacle. Other results show Trinity beating Howard Payne, North Texas routing Southwest Texas, and upcoming Hardin vs Sam Houston State, Trinity at San Antonio, Houston at St Bonaventure.
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Bendig Brothers Farm Baseball Team Forms in Philadelphia
John and Margaret Bendig fielded a nine man team from their 16 children, ages 19 to 36, with Tom Bendig at 28 as manager shortstop. The sandlot club played this summer for recreation, marking the first full brother team in the area since 1993.
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Schoolboy Grid Race Tightens For November Stretch
The Texas schoolboy grid race enters a November stretch with 42 of 45 games slated as title battles through Thanksgiving weekend. Top teams like Grand Prairie and Baytown appear secure, while several non title matchups and district showdowns shape the playoff picture. Henderson’s perfect run ends with a 21-14 loss to Marshall amid a week of weather and traffic notes.
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