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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1940
Page
3
San Marcos Rattlers led by Captain J M Cooter clash with the Hillbillies in the Region 9 Class A final at Evans Field, San Marcos. Both teams seek their first regional crown after strong seasons. key players include Cape, Legge, and Whisenant. San Marcos beat Seguin 18-0 earlier. Fredericksburg also beaten by the Rattlers.
Max Hirsch world renowned trainer and former jockey visited Fredericksburg as a guest of his brother County Judge Henry Hirsch. He trained Bold Venture the Kentucky Derby winner and currently handles horses in South Carolina. Hirsch praised Gillespie County as a potential race horse training center before continuing his journey to the East.
Sta Ling Electric Co introduces new arrivals of light fixtures lamps and Christmas lighting outfits. The display showcases updated electrical goods for home decor and seasonal illumination.
In a dramatic football clash the Hillbillies edged Chestnut 7-6 after a last minute extra point. The crowd roared as the kick sailed true, turning a season-long struggle into the sweetest win in school history and erasing last year’s 34-0 defeat.
The Hillbillies must recover from a decisive win this week as they seek a first ever regional berth against the San Marcos Rattlers. Writers label San Marcos starless, a team built on eleven players in sync and strong line play opening holes like flood gates.
The quail season runs from December 1 to January 16 with a bag limit of 12 daily and 36 per week. Hunters reportedly reduced the scarcity with good kill counts during the opening two weeks. State law restricts to shotguns no larger than 10 gauge and requires permanent plugging to hold no more than three shells per gun.
The Wrede School PTA announced a Christmas program for school children at the Wrede School House on Saturday December 21 at 7 30 in the evening.
The Hillbillies race to extend their dominance as champions among leading Class A teams by squarely facing San Marcos Friday night. Analysts note Seguin's wallop of the Rattlers contrasts with a earlier tilt against the Matadors as FHS builds momentum. In the SWC, A&M shares the conference flag after a 7-6 win over Rice, and Texas knocks off Florida 26-0. A&M earned the Cotton Bowl berth in Dallas on New Year’s Day to face Fordham.
Fredericksburg Hillbillies edge Taylor Ducks 7-6 in a hard fought Friday game. Horsak scored for Taylor, Anderegg and Langerhans starred for Fredericksburg with key plays including a 20 yard interception return and a 40 yard punt average. Fortunes swung on a late goal line stand and a decisive defensive effort by Wilke Knopp Schmidt and team. The victory earned the bi-district title and a spot against San Marcos for Region 9 supremacy.
The piece notes the game will be held on a large field with ample seating and anticipates the biggest crowd of the season for the two teams, surpassing any other nearby event in San Marcos. It suggests travel routes via Dripping Springs and Wimberley may save time for motorists.
Officials and players named include referee Bredt, umpire Holmes and head linesman Bailey. Players mentioned are guards T Mitchell and Nelson, center Nichols, Thompson, Horsak, Seale and Synatske. Texas officials noted.
Local buyers report a brisk movement of birds for the Christmas market with young hens at 13 cents per pound and young toms at 11 cents. Prices reflect excellent overall condition of the birds and the market will close this weekend though purchases may continue.
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