Langerhans Named Head Coach of FHS Hillbillies
Roy Langerhans longtime Fredericksburg High School coach was elevated to head coach, succeeding Marvin Jones who resigned while on Air Force leave. A native of Fredericksburg and former Hillbillies star, Langerhans played at Schreiner, Sul Ross, and SWTSTC, served 34 months in World War II, and mentored a district champion junior team in 1949. He and his wife Grace Utsey have two young sons.
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Roy Langerhans
Fredericksburg
Board of Education
Langerhans
Marvin Jones
U.S. Air Force
August Langerhans
Hillbillies
Philippine Islands
FHS
Grace Utsey
Brady
Mason San Saba and Llano Track Teams Winners in 10 AA Meet Here
Mason High Seniors, San Saba Juniors, and Llano Grade school teams won district 10 AA track titles at FHS field last Thursday. Fredericksburg placed fifth in seniors, third in juniors, fourth in grade. Wunderlich led Billies with double wins in 100 and 220 yard dashes, 5 6 in high jump. Mason led in points with two wins, others placed second and third. San Saba topped junior high with 22 3 4 points. Lampasas second, Fredericksburg third. Grade school totals show Llano first with 22.
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Mason High
San Saba
Llano
Fredericksburg Hi School
FHS
Kermit Heimann
Jeannie Knothe
Wunderlich
Ripley
Lampasas
Billies
Ard
Yea
Mason
Fredericksburg
Goldthwaite
Liane
Marble Falls
Burnet
Klaerner
Indians Defeat Llano 7-6 In Llano with Four-Run First
The St. Mary's Indians beat Llano Yellowjackets 7-6 in Llano. Allen Novian hit a three-run drive in the first inning, and Kenny Kordzik, Kenny Jordan, and Bobby Jenschke contributed two hits each. Hartmann pitched all seven innings, allowing 7 hits as the Indians totaled 10. Next Friday they host Comfort at 8:00 p.m. before traveling to San Antonio Tuesday for a game with St Anthonys High School.
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St. Mary’s Indians
Llano Yellowjackets
Llano
Indians
Allen Novian
Yellowjackets
Hartmann
Daniel Hartmann
Liano
Novian
Kenny Kordzik
Kenny Jordan
Bobby Jenschke
Herridge
Alexander
Comfort High School
Comfort
Knopp
San Antonio
St. Anthony’s High School
Dudley Lee
Ahrens
Lee
Habericht
Moldenhauer
Enderlin
Broncs
Giants
M. Bonn
Klaerner
Bonn
Priess
A Pankratz
A. Klaerner
Rying
M. Pankratz
Meckel
A. Pankratz
FE. Pankratz
Bartel
Gassers Trim San Angelo In Exhibition Thriller
Borger Gassers edged the San Angelo Colts 3-2 in San Angelo for their fifth win in six exhibitions. Carnett led Borger with two of three, driving in a run as Manning and Duffield scored on a Berger single in the eighth to seal it. McBride allowed eight hits on the mound.
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San Angelo Colts
San Angelo
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Carnett
Berger
Bill Manning
Abe Fleitas
Gassers
Lubbock Hubbers
Uvalde
Jerry Asden
Hubbers
Lubbock
Borger
Amarillo
Local school teams shine in district showcases
Fredericksburg twice places in track and tennis with a 440 yard relay team finishing second and Schoenewolf tying for second in high jump. Kermit Heimann of FHS defeats West of Llano in tennis finals. Jeannie Knoche and Merlyn Schuch win senior doubles. Wunderlich and Jordan qualify for regional track at Howard Payne College in Brownwood April 18 and 19. Knoche and Schuch also reach regional tennis. Marion Kuhlmann hosts Grace Lacouage for weekend visit. Kuhlmann elected student council treasurer. Security State Bank to close April 21 for San Jacinto Day observance.
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FHS
West of
Llano
Jeannie Knoche
Merlyn Schuch
Gregory
Kothmann
Wunderlich
Jordan
Howard Payne College
Brownwood
Hermann Knoche
Schuch
Heimann
Knoche
Junction
Winters
Brady
Kerrville
Marble Falls
Marion Kuhlmann
Grace Lacouage
Capistrano
Calif
Our Lady of the Lake College
Kuhlmann
Gassers Finish Spring Training With Three Games
The Berger Gassers end spring sessions in the Texas Hill Country with three games this week. They face La Mesa Thursday at Fair Park, Comfort tonight on the Bronchos field, and the Frederickburg Giants Saturday at 2:30 pm in Fair Park. Manager Lloyd Brown cut admission to 50 cents for adults at the La Mesa and Giants games. kids under 15 attend free.
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Berger Gassers
Texas Hill Country
Lamesa
Fair Park
Fredericksburg Giants
Lloyd Brown
Gassers
Giant
Brown
Loboes
Ray Drake
Jerry Basden
Amarillo
Giants
Jose Garcia
Giants Open 1952 League Play With 4 3 Win
The Giants began the 1952 Hill Country League campaign with a 4 to 3 victory over the Comfort Brones at Comfort Community Park. Clinton Priess debuted on the mound, allowed seven hits, and endured a rough second inning before regaining control. Giants and Brones combined for seven hits apiece, with five Giants hits in the first two frames.
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Giants
Comfort Branchos
Comfort Community Park
Clinton Priess
Brones
Habenicht
Bartel
Fredericksburg Gassers eye final home games before 1952 start
The Fredericksburg Gassers head north after three more home games this week as crowds linger for weekday contests. Fans are urged to fill the stands for Thursday versus Lamesa and Saturday against the Giants to boost local support and lure teams to train here in 1953. Roy Langerhans joins a line of former FHS stars now coaching regionally, while Kermit Luckenbach has joined Odessa after a stint with the Giants. The Camp Stanley and Stonewall standings mix with local results as Fredericksburg aims to sustain baseball in the area.
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Fredericksburg
Lamesa
Giants
Kermit Luckenbach
Odessa
Corpus Christi
Kermit
Otfield
Eddie Luckenbach
Turner Club 10 Pin League High Scores Recorded
Carl Kott topped the field with a 184 season average while Roman Peter rolled a high game of 222. Hugo Klaerner posted a 634 for three games in the men’s league at the Turner Club.
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Turner Club
Carl Kott
Roman Peter
Hugo Klaerner
Fredericksburg Bank Closed for San Jacinto Day Observance
Fredericksburg National Bank will close on Monday April 21 in observance of San Jacinto Day. The notice appears in the classifieds and advises customers to plan accordingly.
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Security State Bank
San Jacinto
Fredericksburg National Bank
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