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De Leon Forfeits Game to Comanche Indians
De Leon forfeited the football game to Comanche after refusing to follow the referee’s decision late in the fourth quarter. Before the forfeit the score stood De Leon 19 Comanche 18, with Comanche having a chance to tie on a kickoff. The officials ruled the match ended 1 0 in favor of Comanche due to De Leon’s actions as spectators reportedly surged onto the field.
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