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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1939
Page
4
The article outlines the starting lineup with Nixon at center and Dietel and Langerhans at guards. It explains line and backfield roles and how guards block for backfield plays. It lists high averages and team scores for the Tornadoes and individual players like R. Gold and V. Schoenewolf.
In District 34 A Fredericksburg leads with a 2 0 record followed by Lampasas 1 0 and Goldthwaite 0 0 Rochelle San Saba and Richland Springs trail. Last week Fredericksburg defeated Rochelle 25 0 while Lampasas and Richland Springs were shut out. Friday’s games include Fredericksburg at Goldthwaite Rochelle at San Saba Idano at Lampasas.
The Hillbillies lineup features Peter Mann at right tackle and Sey Men at guard with ends Arhens Lindenberg or Cancino. Quarterback Ransieben calls plays, Luckenbach and Wueat are right and left halfbacks, Dan Anderegg is fullback and primary safety. Backs block, carry, pass, and punt. ends eligible to receive passes. defense aims to stop runs and break up passes. Anderegg often serves as safety and punt catcher.
The Gillespie Red Cross Chapter announces Harper Unit sponsorship as the Roll Call chairman for the upcoming drive from November 11 to November 30. A steering committee including Alfred Nefendorf W C White Harry Land and Aug Stahl was appointed to assist chairman Breihan in this fundraising effort.
The opening game drew the largest crowd in Fredericksburg football history as locals praise the new field. A series of educational articles will explain football basics with weekly installments until the Lampasas game on Nov 3, and a public address system with a football commentator will be used at upcoming home games.
Report notes cars parked on the street outside the field allowing spectators to watch the game for a 35 cent gate fee. Several prominent locals were seen viewing from outside, prompting plans to seal off outside views by November when Lampasas visits for the dedication game.
The F.HS. Echo in the Standard’s weekly Senior Class section defends its football coverage. Editors admit some bias but insist forward-wall players and Hillbillies coaches receive due credit for last week’s action.
The Hillbillies show up strong with three consecutive victories as Tech B San Saba and Rochelle fall. Wuest limped off with a right elbow tendon injury but is expected to play against Goldthwaite. Goldthwaite’s district play remains untried, having beaten Killeen 20 0 and DeLeon 13 0. The next Friday night match risks a tougher test and potential historic unscored district run.
The paper reports a 1940 Chevrolet display this Saturday with the new model featuring updated body, safety, comfort, economy, performance and colors. A free dance at Peter's Hall will follow for visitors and customers as Mr. Weber anticipates strong turnout.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Kramer. Congratulations are extended to the family.
Revenue would be expended for old age pensions teacher retirement aid for the blind and aid for dependent children all authorized by constitutional amendment and the bill would be effective only until August 31 1941 Metcalfe and Petsch objected to the duration provision
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Henry Bullion of San Angelo on October 9. She is the fourteenth grandchild of Opa Henry Meier. Congratulations.
Fort Worth business leaders and 51 Fort Worth Trippers toured Fredericksburg and West Texas for two days. They pledged cooperation toward closer ties between Fort Worth and Fredericksburg after an over 600 mile itinerary visiting fifteen towns. A A Lund Armour Texas were hosts and led the delegation.
Mr and Mrs Ernst Ellebracht joined the Arnold Ellebracht family for a weekend in San Antonio and attended the Herman Sons Carnival.
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