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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1950
Page
7
Dodd City travels to Trenton for a rematch following a district defeat. Savoy crushed Dodd City Thursday in a warning to rebound as 45 B teams prep for Tuesday games with Ector at Randolph, Tadonia at Bailey, Ivanhoe at Savoy, and Gobel hosting Windom.
Sherman Bearcats lead District 7-AA with three top scorers in basketball. Charles Howard tops the district with 57 points, followed by Bob Higginbotham 34 and Joe McDonald 28 from Sherman. Haley Green of Greenville leads free throws in the division. Other area scorers include Kenham’s World and Bonham’s multiple players as Denison attempts solid early scoring.
Matty Bell of Southern Methodist becomes full time athletic director after previously serving as head football coach for 12 seasons. Rusty Russell promoted from top assistant to head coach. Bell began at SMU in 1934 and led a 12 game season including a Rose Bowl appearance.
The Chicago White Sox optioned pitcher Marvin Rotblatt to the Sacramento Solons of the Pacific Coast League. The 22-year-old left hander posted seven wins and seven losses for Memphis of the Southern Association last season.
After three straight losses the Purple Warriors head to Paris Tuesday to break a jinx, facing a Wildcats squad led by Abshire Alexander and Vickery. Bonham, Denison, Sherman and Greenville results frame the region race as clubs chase district wins and coach scrutiny. Doak Walker era notes close the piece with a Twelfth Night festive tie in Rodanthe.
The following announcements are made subject to the action of the Democratic Primary of Saturday July 22 1950 Asessor Collector of Taxes J S Stan Norwood is a candidate.
Two Benham squads host Greenville tonight in Bondi gym with a junior high five from Greenville opening the doubleheader. Southwest Pump meets Greenville Jaycees in the late game as Greenville’s teams are described as strong and well regarded in the region. The first contest starts about 7 o clock and the second around 8 15.
Four Bonham area students will receive degrees at East Texas State Teachers College January 26 during mid term exercises. About 220 degrees will be awarded as the college expands to January June and August ceremonies. Dr. James G. Gee presides. degrees include master of science and related programs.
The passage lists degrees in arts business administration music education science and arts with a student named Grace among the graduates. The text focuses on academic program offerings and a named student.
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