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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1953
Page
9
Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Lacy of Austin spent their vacation with home folks in Comanche last week. Mrs. Ellen Kersey of Carlsbad New Mexico and Mrs. Roy Perry of New Mexico visited Mrs Etta Robertson over the weekend.
The Comanche Indians opened the 1953 grid season with a 47-7 victory over the De Leon Bearcats. Calvin Lee led the offense with a series of long runs and punt returns, backed by Weldon Hicks and a strong line. Defensive standouts included Bill Carpenter and Marvin Lee as Comanche dominated from kickoff to final whistle.
Gustine Tigers defeated the Sidney Eagles 42-0 in a non conference six man football game at Gustine. Team leaders include Billy White Leonard Sanders Danny Pettijohn and Doyle Sanders as reserves saw action and Gustine prepares for Weinert at home Friday night.
Mrs Dick Shelton formerly of Comanche stayed several days last week with Mrs Walter Durham Senior and spent time in the community.
The Olney Cubs under coach Charles P. Marshall defeated Throckmorton 22 to 13 to start the season. Marshall, a former Comanche Grid standout and son of Mr and Mrs Troy Marshall of Comanche, remains a noted local figure.
Yoakum Bulldogs coached by Tom Clyde Marshall opened the 1953 season Friday night with a 14 to 6 victory against South San Antonio. Yoakum reached the AA state finals last season.
Burglars described as rough intruders cracked a safe at Breckenridge High School early Saturday and escaped with more than 3000 dollars including 2000 in football game receipts from Friday night. Deputy Ramsey said the vault door was pried off and tools were left at the scene. The office was occupied until 1 a.m. Saturday by officials checking Breckenridge Graham game receipts.
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