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First Comanche High School Football Team Recalled
W J Cunningham recalls Comanche’s 1900s football beginnings through anecdote filled reminiscence. The piece covers field size, equipment, rough play, coaching, and a 1901 game vs Daniel Baker College with vivid memories of players such as Beron Barcroft and Bob Graham. The article notes the 1937 reunion and the old team’s proud place in local sports history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Cunningham
Comanche
Rugby School
Warwickshire
England
William Webb Ellis
Princeton
Rutgers
Oscar Callaway
Dick Harris
Mark Boone
Sidney Thomas
Daniel Baker College of
Brownwood
Rush Boy
Beron Barcroft
Beren
Daniel Baker
Mr. Bratchfield
Big McClelland
Stephenville
Ben Anthony
Sandy Chilton
Dave Keith
Martin Woodward
Mike Sullivan
Gib Callaway
Martin
George Hamilton
D. B
George
Bob Graham
Comanche High School
Carroll Black, Jr