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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1950

Page

21

Vernon Stafford Named Head Coach at Cooper High

Vernon Stafford former Hardin Simmons athlete is named head football and baseball coach at Cooper High School succeeding Sol Everett. He played as an all Texas Conference end at HSU in 193[?] and has lived in Lubbock while pursuing a history master's at Texas Tech. He will move to Cooper next week and holds a one year coaching appointment after stints at Alice Well ington and Texas Military College.

Cooper Vernon Stafford Hardin- Simmons University Cooper High School Sol Everett Stafford HSU Lubbock Texas Tech Alice Tex Wellington Texas Military College

Harper Davis Signs with Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears announced the signing of halfback Harper Davis by Coach George Halas. Davis joined from the All-America Conference draft and previously played for the Los Angeles Dons and Mississippi State in college.

Chicago Harper Davis George Halas Chicago Bears Davis Bears Los Angeles Dons Mississippi State

Buffs vote for new short pants uniforms

The Houston Buffs voted to switch from old uniforms to short pants with approval at a pre game meeting in San Antonio. Buff President Allen Russell said the change will be made as soon as new uniforms arrive and stressed it is not a stunt.

Houston Houston Buffs Allen Russell San Antonio Russell

American teams fail Davis Cup run ends in early era

Between 1926 and 1937 American teams were unable to win the Davis Cup. The success of the shorts clad Hollywood club in the Pacific Coast League prompted his move here, Russell said.

Hollywood Club Russell

Bob Lemon Keeps Texas League Pace With Batsmen

Bob Lemon of the Oklahoma City Indians fuels the Texas League with 32 homers 207 total bases and 95 RBIs on 95 hits while batting .302 through Wednesday. Frank Saucier heads the minors with a .338 average among 150 at bats plus 11 points over Fletcher Robbe. Gil McDougald and Charles Kress follow with strong averages and Klaus leads in hits at 111.

United Press Bob Lemon Oklahoma City Indians Cleveland Frank Saucier San Antonio Fletcher Robbe Tulsa Gil McDougald Beaumont Charles Kress Houston Bill Klaus Dallas Klaus Keith Thomas Bob Marquis

Chandler Announces Umpire Assignments For A Star Tilt

Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler revealed U S and National League umpire teams for the All Star game in Chicago. AL will be represented by McGowan and Rommel with Pinelli and Beaumont for the NL. Alternate officials Steven and Robb assigned to foul lines.

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