Spur football legend Gene Taylor and 1900s Texas grid feat
The article recalls Gene Taylor coaching Spur in the late 19th to early 20th century, using the Knute Rockne era shock troop plan and onside kicks. It notes Spur's high scoring games against Lorenzo, Extelline, Martin, and Jeff Daria, and a famous 72 to 4 loss to Texas Tech. Coach Taylor hailed from Texas Christian.
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Gene Taylor
Texas Christian
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Spur
Lorenzo Test Extelline
Post
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Ware
Martin
Jeff Daria
Houten
Taylor
Knute Rockness
Hardinommons University
Fort Worth Visitors Share Family Hospitality
Here from Port Worth Mr and Mrs Kenneth Forehand and Ferrell of Fort Worth were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Burrell Flanagin and Mr and Mrs Jesse Taylor and family.
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Port Worth
Kenneth Forehand
Ferrell
Fort Worth
Burrell Flanagin
Jesse Taylor
Card of Appreciation From Brady Choir
Members of our Brady choir thank the community for kind contributions toward funding. funds have been raised and the order placed thanks to your help.
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Brady
Track Still Favored By High School Boys
The piece traces high school track history from its 1905 Texas start through early leagues and scoring changes. Notable figures include Maxon with multiple top scores, Mule Frazier guiding Hillsboro to titles, Leo Bald of Wichita Falls with four firsts in 1924, and Ken Hall of Sugar Land with a 38 point single season record in 1952 under a revised scoring system.
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University of Texas
Austin
Mule Frazier
Baylor
Hillsboro
Leo Baldwin
Wichita Falls
Ken Hall
Sugar Land
Historical Texas track marks and rules from early meets
The article recalls 1912 milepost figures Mazon 56 points Baldwin 4 percent Frazier 46, and notes a 54 yard dash discontinued after 1924. H Walton Bronte held the 52 second 1922 record. Javelin in 1940 Mathew Batts San Antonio Tech 201 feet. Earl Wilson Dallas Forest 14.2 in 1926. 120 yard hurdles 14.0 by Lee Miller San Antonio Burbank in 1947.
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Mazon
Baldwin
Frazier
H. Walton
Bronte
Matthew Batts
San Antonio Tech
St. Indies
Earl Wilson
Dallas Forest
Lee Miller
San Antonio Burbank
Local 4-H Club Meet Reflects 1912 School Programs
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a 1912 state meet with divisions including high school and academy, linked to Lohn High School and a 4-H Club event. Mentions colors display by Mrs Vyvien, home demonstration agent, and a Training School under Stieler. The record references a 162 fee throw and a week devoted to program making.
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Stieler
Training School
Hhool Academy
Ohn
Lohn
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude
Card of thanks recalling heartfelt appreciation for kindness and support with sincere thanks and sum of gratitude conveyed for favors and sympathy.
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