Rival Coaches Barred from Tulsa Coaching School
An unusual rule at the University of Tulsa coaching school bans coaches from discussing rivals such as Homer Norton of Texas A and M. Athletic director Henry Fraka says it may be the first time this rule is used, aiming to stop competitors from sharing sensitive football techniques.
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Norton Picks Steers for Grid Tit
Tulsa Oklahoma August 1 Homer Norton Texas A and M football coach prophesied the Southwest conference championship would go to Texas this season Rice and Arkansas expected to contend Norton said Texas has veterans and navy help for the test of 15 Arkansas could be the surprise package Norton will lecture at the first annual University of Tulsa coaching school Lectures will cover double and triple wingback formations with coaches from several states registered for the sessions beginning tomorrow and lasting through Friday
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Army All Star Grid Practice in Abilene
Early arrivals on the Army All-Star squad begin their second day of drills in Abilene Texas as they prepare for the August 26 game against the Brooklyn Tigers of the NFL. Notables include Sprinkle a Hardin-Simmons tackle and Navy regular Leroy Fry R J Gaffney a former Tigers player Clyde Ende Turner center for the Bears and Tout. John Beeler coaches the camp with Turver aiding and planning for Brooklyn’s three week stay at Hardin-Simmons.
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Taylor Coach Okay After Operation
Taylor Aug 1 coach Sh Johnson of Taylor High School is recovering from an appendectomy in a local hospital and expects to be ready for pre season training by September 1. Johnson had been doing summer work in Corpus Christi when he became ill and returned to Taylor.
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Dutch Meyer Expects TCU To Be Better In 1944
Texas Christian University coach Dutch Meyer predicts a much faster 1944 Horned Frogs season with stronger overall teams, though uncertain about conference outcomes. He notes most coaches remain and speaks of green players and variable personnel across rival squads. Locally, Galveston Field plans a service and college schedule with Navy and Army personnel among participants.
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Semipros Nearly in Final Round of Waco Tournament
In Waco on August 1 five teams remain in the Texas semi pro baseball championship chase as the final week opens. Waco Army Airfield sits undefeated and into the finals, with Fort Worth Army Air Yield Twelfth Armored Abilene North Camp Hood and Karlen Brothers of Dallas still alive. Eliminated are Berpatrom Austin South Camp Hood Camp Hulen and Conspligated Destroyers of Orange. Thursday night Port Worth All Held plays North Camp Hood. Friday Twelfth Armored meets Karlen. winners meet Saturday with a spot in the finals against WAAF. If WAAP loses Sunday another game is possible.
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Black Missions Book Little Rock Team Triumphs
The San Antonio Black Missions won their second game in as many nights at Tech, beating the Stinson field team 19 to 9. They have five games set this weekend against Little Rock Oilers, with kickoff at Techfield at 8:90 p.m. Saturday and 8:15 p.m. Sunday.
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Central Catholic High School Receives New Letter Sweaters
The Central Catholic High School football team welcomes new letter sweaters announced Tuesday by Button coach Brother Yoe Lan ier. Letters are ready for pickup at the school as the season begins.
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War era fish tale and baseball banter from Del
War time column mixes a comical shark tale aboard a damaged tanker in Australia with aviators towing targets and a jokey note on postwar Red Box training in Hawaii. The piece then mocks coverage by Harry Grayson and recalls Giants legends, jokes about old NL clubs and a local room-for-rent ad.
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Texans Reach National Junior Tennis Championship Round
Texans advance in the National Junior Tennis Championship with two of three Lone Star entrants progressing past the first round. Second seed Bernard Bertzen of San Angelo drew a bye in the opening round.
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Park Netters Play Doubles at Highlands Park Courts
Doubles matches opened Tuesday at Highlands Park for the city parks seniors championships. Singles finals set for Wednesday across all age groups. Ethel Norton heads the tournament while the city recreation department handles entries for the upcoming city championship at Highlands Park starting Monday.
Private Breger Abroad in Tennis Title Showdowns
Norton reaches the championship with a 4-3 6-2 win over L Toro and 6-3 6-9 over E Span. Finals are set for Wednesday across multiple age and gender groups, including 14 to 18 boys and 12 to 43 girls.
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Coast Pro League Draft Puts Washington to LA Mustangs
The Pacific Coast professional football league completed its first draft with Kenny Washington, formerly at UCLA, headed to the Los Angeles Mustangs. The draft distributed 148 players among teams, with Hollywood Rangers taking 50, Los Angeles Wildcats and Mustangs each receiving 48.
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