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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1946

Page

5

Single Wing and T Meet in High Final

Odds favor Odessa Broncs to face Thomas Darters Mustangs in the state high school football final at Memorial Stadium. The Odessa squad, coached by Joe Coleman, relies on the single wing while San Antonio’s Mustangs, under Bones, favor the T formation. Both teams boast strong records with multiple shutouts and high scoring. The championship decision is expected to unfold Saturday around 4:30 p.m. local time.

Austin Thomas Defterson Bronco Mustangs Odessa San Antonio

Modest Ace Keeps Own Total Down In High School Final

The KABC broadcast plans for the San Antonio showdown with Texas high school champs. Noted players include Kyle Rote and Knight, with formations and backfield tactics under debate amid late arrival from San Angelo.

READY FOR THE BIG TEST Traing Carry Football Fans

Football fans flocking to the Jefferson Odessa tilt to Austin have two rail options. Missouri Pacific runs a football special from downtown at 11 a.m. stopping Monte Vista to pick up North Side riders and arriving in Austin at 1 p.m. The round trip fare is 4.08 with buses from the stadium included. Katy schedules an 8 49 p.m. departure arriving in Austin at 10 p.m. Return trip begins at 8 23 p.m. The fare is 3.68. A grill car with lunch and light refreshments will be aboard the MP train.

Austin Missouri Pacific Monte Vista Peths Katy

Jefferson Mustangs Seek State Title vs Odessa Broves

Coach Barlow Irvin said the Jefferson Mustangs can win the state championship the day before facing Odessa Broves, noting Odessa is the favorites with a strong wood ball club, but stressing his team can play great football and wants to win.

Barlow Irvin Jefferson Mustangs Odessa Broves Lufkin Odessa

Irvin to Discuss Game Over KMAC

Jefferson Mustangs coach Bones Irvin will discuss Saturday's state championship football game against Odessa with sports announcer Eddie Barker on radio stations KMAC and KISS FM at 6:15 Friday evening.

Barlow “Bones” Irvin Jefferson Mustangs Odessa Eddie Barker KMAC Kiss (Fm

Odessa Puts Faith in Rote as Quarterback Star

In tough games, Rote called his number and delivered. He scored 12 of 18 against Corpus Christ and booted a field goal in a 10-7 win over Austin. He totaled 21 points vs Brackenridge and led the 0 victory that boosted Lufkin. Teammates praise him as a standout, good guy and a central figure of the Mustangs’ team spirit.

Kyle Rote Johnny Janes Jeff Kyle Dows Lamar Jetterson Anse Brekfield Odessa Pat Knight Wilbert Veineman Mustang San Antonio Rheiner Cody Ote Yelietaon Mihiea Ellaitees Hs San Jacinto Reagan Houston Austin Lufkin San Jacinto Buddy Pal Knight Lon Austin Fairnt Witte Beineman Neal Wiles Ae Fhis Blackins Leskin San Angelo Colen Fredericksburg Rule Odessa Ai Danny Kyle Corpus Christ Hote Jels Goar Brackenridge Mr. Rote Rote

Quarter Horses Feature At Slits Polo Field

A Texas Jr. rodeo card features Cleo Mc Call's Hot Shot versus George Hern on in a 000 match and Pren t's Silver with Cleo McCall's Jeepy Time Gal in a $2000 event at Slits Polo Field Amusement Sunday afternoon. Additional races are likely, and the first race will start at 2 p.m. instead of 2:30.

Cleo McCall George Hernon Texas Jr Ne Slits Cbe Prent Silver

Thousands Buy Tickets for Jefferson Odessa Game

City Athletic Director Claud Kellam blamed high demand for most tickets selling Thursday night with about 9000 sold and a rush expected today. He noted limited West side center section availability and advanced sales at Kellam's office Lavaca and Matagorda Streets. Tickets remain on sale until 5 p.m. today at stadium and Kellam’s office. 12:30 p.m. sale starts at the stadium. Greg Gymnasium in Austin will open windows until 11 p.m. with 20000 general admission tickets still available in Austin.

Claud Killam Jefferson-Odessa Kellam West Side Center Odesse Austin Lavaca Matagorda Gregory Gymnasium

Western Welcome El Paso Football Team Arrives for Sun Bowl

Western welcomes the University of Cincinnati football team arriving in two airplanes for the Sun Bowl game with Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Sheriffs posse and civic groups in full western regalia aboard their mounts will greet the visitors tonight.

EL Paso WA Westingwelcome University of Ciminrali Virginia Polytechnical Institute Sheriffs Posse Mounted Y

Sportlights on Jefferson Larkin clash and local sports chatter

Sportlights recounts high school football talk contrasting Jefferson and Larkin with a prediction of three touchdowns needed for Jefferson. It notes Corpus Christi's ranking, mentions ex-wrestler Oreste Vadali in Santa Rosa hospital facing possible leg loss, and cites supporters from Wonder Bar and friends visiting in room 307 to cheer him up.

Oreste Vadali Santa Rosa Oreste al Tla- Macchia Vadalli A. Pisano Wonder Main Avenue Grappler

Midgets Play Double Bill at Fort Sam Houston Stadium

Two football bowl games headline a double header at Leonard Wood Stadium Fort Sam Houston Friday night. At 7:30 Don Edgar Leaks Fort Sam Heron Boys Club faces Fort Worth Roughnecks, runners up in their city leagues. At 8:30 Rev Hawkins Highland Park Baptist Pirates meet Fort Worth Leathernecks, city champions. Admission is 50 cents for adults 25 cents for children.

Talph Stout Mays Halfiack Fort Sat Moustin Mets Fort Worth San Antonio Leonard Wood Stasidium Fort Sam Houston Don Edgar Leak Fort Sam Heron Boys Forrt Worth Roughnecks Rev. W. S. Hawkin Highland Park Baptist Eiured Pirates

Pro Basketball Association results and standings

In Washington, the Pro Basketball Association shows Seattle 62, opponents 28 in a game against Hibiton Battimore, while Philadelphia 53 led by Bias de dont BG. National league results include Beracuse 58 and Silohovenn 60, with Tadinnayolis at 67 leading Pave Conet league play.

Associatin Americast Lote Fi Tetvolot Washinton Bias de Dont Philmetplia Patteeburah National_ league Wadimetun BS Beracuse Silohovenn Pulede Tadinnayolis Chorko Oi Pave Conet

Rain Threat Clouds High School Football Showdown

Weatherman J He Jarboo warned Saturday’s state championship between Jefferson and Oudresa may see showers and cloudy skies with a brief cold snap reaching the area by nightfall. Memorial Stadium likely to cover the field near 2:30 kickoff if rain arrives. hockey scores show Montreal 4 Tulsa 0 and Dallas 5 Paul 2 amid scattered league results.

Satarov Jefferson Oudresa Fo Dat Grees J. He Jarboo Jarhoe Gren Austin Memorial Stadium

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