Bright Stars Rise in High School Football Playoffs
Quarterfinals spotlight eight teams with standout backfield stars led by Byron Townsend of Odessa and Bubba Wonds of Wichita Falls. Key upsets and scoring bursts propel Lamar, Highland Park, and Jefferson as defenses clamp down, while looming tougher rounds test the top backfield talent across Texas.
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MAX & Inneton
Autoslatestress
Teast
Wreck
Byron Townsend
Odessa Fullhawk
Broncos
Ysleta
James Molt
Luskin
Tyler
Highland Park
Rusty Russell
Denison
Thomas Jefferson
Pat Knight
Edinoury
Bubba
Wichita
Malis
Amarillo
Lamar
Nealon Sees Lamar Mustangs as Formidable Rival
Coach Ed Duggan leads Lamar in a Texas Interscholastic League football elimination round as a seasoned rival to Thomas Jefferson’s Mustangs. Star back Bob Smith anchors the attack with 60 district points, while Champion and Repass anchor a disciplined unit blending speed, passing, and Notre Dame influence in a bid to extend Duggan’s 25-year Houston coaching legacy.
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Clark Nealon Cvustom
Lamar Iedekins
Hous ‘Lon
Thomas Isiferson
Ed Duggan
Farm of Kite Rorkne
Gilas
Dugan
Plains
West
Roekne
Duras
Jess Barper
Mi Frish
Duggan
Houston
Sam Houston
Lamar
Hal Mickelson
Fred Hicker
Cecil Isbel
Purdie
Ray Borneman
Corpus Christi Naval Air Station
Pext
University of Mississippi
Bob Smith
Notre Dame
Smith
Champion
Doyle Beard Jr
Jefferson Mustangs Ready for Lamar Test in Quarterfinals
Jefferson Mustangs practice ahead of a crucial quarterfinal against Lamar Redskins after beating Edinburg. Coach Bones Irvin emphasizes tougher workouts this week and notes key injuries, including Wally Tassett and Kyle Rose. Ticket sales begin Tuesday with a special train planned for Houston fans, expected to bring about 1500 supporters.
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Taran Red
Linuston
Jefferson Mustangs
Edinburg
Mireh
Bones Irvin
Irving
Lamar
Austin
Corpus Christi
Wally Tasse
Kyle Rose
Dee
Mustangs
Bobcats
Tamar Redskins
Houston
Atdetic
Claud Kellant
Petehernick's
Grande Courts
Sim Day
Thelouston
Torres Threatens KO in San Antonio Main Event
San Antonio boxing fans expect a Mexico City lightweight Senor Torres to attempt a knockout against Rudy Cruz of Los Angeles in the Tuesday night main event at the Municipal Auditorium. A victory by KO would force a likely 10 rough rounds, with Cruz pressing fast and Torres defending. The show opens at 8:30 p.m. with several preliminaries and an eight round semifinal of local lightweights.
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San Antonio
Sant Torres
Mexico City
Municipal Auditorium
Rudy Cruz
Los Angeles
Senor Torres
Rudy
Yorgos
Jha
Hin Mexicco
Cruz
Rady
Twin Bill in Rattlers' Gym
A basketball doubleheader is scheduled at Rattler gym on Monday night featuring St Mary's junior cagers facing Bury tumbeigh's Bulldogs at 6:45 followed by the Southwest Texas State College tilt. The event headline positions the St Mary's Rattlers as the main draw in a two game card.
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St. Aavery
University
Bury Tumbeigh
Bulldogs
St. Mary's Rattler
Southwest Texas State College
Rattter
Omaha Wins 1947 AAU Convention Site
The Amateur Athletic Union re elected Wiad M. Greim of Denver as president and selected Omaha for the 1947 AAU convention at the Plaza Hotel after a largely positive session. San Diego delegates, unhappy with awards, conceded to Omaha's four to one majority and the meeting closed with Greim lauded for guiding postwar plans toward the Olympics.
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Amateur Athletic Union
Plaza Hotel
Wiad M. Greim
Denver
Omaha
San Diego
Chalce
Pouters
A. AL Agree
United States
London
Ferris
A. A. TL
Greim
A.A. U
America
Jomaha
Greim Ws
Eugene C. Bonniwell
Philadelphia
James A. Rhndes
Columbus
Ohio
Marion H. Miller
Kansas City
Norton Pritchett
University of Virginia
Shind
John J. Sheehas
Boston
Fourth
Weslaco Stars Hurt In Fall From Truck
Weslaco high school football players Say Jackson and Glen Marlin were injured when they fell from a truck on the Progressa-Weslaco highway. Jackson suffered a fractured skull and brain concussion while Marlin sustained a hip injury.
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Weslaco
Progressa-Weslaco
Say Jackson
Glen Marlin
Haéman
Dick Word Shines in Midget Races at Pan American Speedway
San Antonio driver Dicky Word dominated the feature event at Pan American speedway Sunday, outperforming Buzz Barton and Ray Cossey in a crowded program. Cossey won the first eight-lap heat and the second semifinal while Barton led the field in another race. Lee Flowers won the third heat as Word, Cossey and Barton finished closely in the feature amid a large season crowd.
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San Antonio
Dicky
Delig
Pan American Speedway
Ward
Tonian
Buzz Barton
Oklahoma
Caussey
Barton
Rabbit Musick
Dallas
Wes Saegesser
Earl Simmons
Chicago
Jimmie Aleks
Lee Flowers
AAU Praises Hearst For Sports Program
The Amateur Athletic Union commends William Randolph Hearst and his newspapers for aiding youth through a sports promotional program aimed at boys and girls aged 10 to 18. Delegates from Baltimore and Pittsburgh presented and adopted the resolution at the Plaza hotel, praising Hearst's press involvement and urging ongoing cooperation.
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Willian Randolph Hearst
Hearst
San Antonio
A.a.u.ational
Albert F. Whette
Baltimore
Plaza Hotel
Haddork
Pittsburgh
Amateur Athletic Union
United States
William Randolph Hearst
San Antonio Sports Future Questioned by Civic Groups
Harold Seherwitz critiques the San Antonio chamber sports committee for failing to modernize facilities and attract national events. He cites $10,000 needed for pool upgrades and lack of seats at a municipal polo field, urging action from civic groups and officials.
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San Antonio
San Antonians
Amateur Athletic Union
A.A.U
Chicago
Lillian Whiting
Des Moines
National
Polo Players Ask for Seats at Brackenridge Park
Temporary bleachers are requested after a Sunday polo match at Brackenridge Park drew about 1000 fans. The San Antonio Polo Club defeated Lachie Sanford's Texas Rangers 7 to 4, led by Bobby Nichols with five goals.
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Brackenridge Park
Polo Field
San Antonio Polo Club
Lachie Sanford
Texas Rangers
Bobby Nicholds
San Antonio
Rangers
Edgewood Faces Lockhart In Class A Regional Friday
Edgewood's football schedule confirms a Friday night Class A regional clash with Lockhart. The game will be at Columbus, with kickoff set for 8 p.m. Officials announced the venue Monday, after Red Raiders defeated Tearsal Mavericks at Harlandale Field Saturday night. The exact time hinges on the site decision.
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Lockhart
Edgewood
Columbus
Red Raiders
Tearsal Mavericks
Harlandale Field
Williams
Colmbus
Baylor Tuesday coaching rumors swirl on campus
College Station sources report Texas A and M athletic officials discussed a plan to appoint a new assistant coach for the Aggies in a weekend meeting. Rumors list candidates including Homer Norton era names Sir Sikes Harry Stiteler Dell Morgan Warren Woodson and others with a Dallas conference meeting slated next weekend for final decisions.
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WAU
Wee
Othe
Shteler
College Station
Wam
Texas A. & College Athletic Council
Juke Hamblen
Houston
C. W. Crayford
Ailleur Connedl
Homer Norton
Aggie
Rumers
Sir Sikes
Harry Stiteler
Aggies
Dell Morgan
Texas ‘Tech
Warren Woodson
Hardin Simmons
Crawford
Dallas
Tom Cats Take Three in Monterrey
Tom Cat Cafemen of the Wp Cily Basketball League returned from Monterrey Mexico with three victories over Monterrey teams. Joe Has lites scored 39 points in the three games with 19 in Saturday's win over Lempira 50 44. Saldana had 28 for the trip and paced a 42 38 win over Ales Thursday. D Rodrigues top scored 16 in a 40 31 win over Paraiso Friday. Rodrigues totaled 32 on the trip. The three games drew 21 000 spectators.
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Tom Cat
Wp Cily Basketball Leaguc
Monterey
Mexico
Monterrey
Joe
Lites
Lempira
Saldana
Cats
Ales
D. Rodrigues
Paraiso
Rodrigues
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Pasadena
Bull Dozier
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Kilert Werth
Adhitile
API Callan
Minden Welley
Hutkin
Rawat
Musaden
Thadows Jefferson
San Antille
Yala
Alent
Saturduy
Wilerauu
Cfurt
Indlasd
Ultras
Tere Whdi
Cwithy Stadia
Sialtiera Madhewilt University
Lathan
Vao Deifkin
Dultin
Eiduy Avern Wan
Samar
Thoin Jeffers Son
San Anfouind
Sunriity
Tvs
Reeiowil Humpion
Texas
Butessa
Onoega
Valen Wecht
Stark
Nealon
Mustangs Lamar
DeLeon
Munday
Merkel
Dene Lon
Leekhimt
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API
Marie
Tabere
Marta
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Dare Winder
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Tstor
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Prifas Nieht
Tom Ball
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Forder
Berran
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Mivenw
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Mebetaiv
Silween
Biernigh
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Bill Repass
Fh Gan
Antonio
Repass
Willard Rhynes
Teleizt
Bill Repass JR
Traké
FORD
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Peymouth
Firestone Supreme
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Irvin
Jeffs
Wilbert Hememan
Laredo
Shiel
Torres
Kayo
Anand Goeller
Kid Pamcu
Sikouniers
Fred Géngiles
Benny Dodrill
Kid Acapulco
Larry Trader
Alva
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Goeller
George Barris
Twin Bill
Rattlers’ Gym
Dick Word
AAU
Sportlights
Harold Seherwitz
San Antonia
Brarkebridge
Paris Poly Sel
Laddie Sanford
Therésulvays Alamo Stadium
Dr. Hollers
San Ahienta
Weeé
AAA
Arthur Wehrman
Maanay Ray
Baylor
Piace
Ihe
Hs Club
Bidg
Mai
Lee
Eka
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