Little League Baseball Gains Ground In Houston Area
Houston boosts a two thirds reduced junior baseball format for ages 9 to 12 as Gus Mancuso and local boosters push for “little leagues.” San Antonio and Houston clubs weigh managers while a 3000 dollar fundraiser supports leagues for ages 12 to 14 with 60 foot bases and miniature equipment. Jerry Ribnick of the Houston Chronicle praises the movement and notes national and world series potential. organizers expect spring momentum after football ends.
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Jerry Ribnich
Houston Chronicle
Martin Tucker
Ribnick
San Antonio Dor
Houston Basthall
Gus Mancuso
San Antonio Missions
Gus
Este
Laues
San Antonio Baseball
Alsa
Gus ‘Mancuso
Jerry Ribnick
San Antonio
High School Football Playoff Contenders Shine in Round Two
High school football teams pushed toward the second round of the championship chase as Howell, Ureland, Grand Saline, French Beau Monty and El Canto posted wins. Bowie, Bowie Garlands, Mission Uvalde and other squads moved ahead in the playoffs with upsets and strong performances.
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Secon
Chanvioashin
T Howie
Ureland
Yacu
Eda
Josine
Ariston
Wihion Ten Hut
Tef Leshed Garland
Pene Welvins
Ove Feverett
Bunine
Pan
Bowig
New Braunfels
Brevham
Uvalde
Wink
Ballinger
Atlanta
Mexia
Rosebud
Mission Yecieris
Farce
SRE
FAUNG
Bowie-Gariang
Mireula-Atlante
Rosebui
Mission-Uvable
Bobby Don Walker
John Kelly
Afinculu
Waller
Amg
Kelly
Bobby Page
Bill Itnray
Tyler Surpasses Lamar In Junior College Championship
Tyler defeated Lamar 27 to 23 to claim a share of the Southwestern Junior College Conference title. The game featured late scoring drives, with Dan Page and Ken Bahnsen connecting on key plays to push Tyler ahead in the fourth quarter. Lamar had run undefeated before this final clash.
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Jet Associated Tress
Southwestern
Tyler
Lamar
Beaumont
Yanks
California
Texas
Apaches
Pase
Dan Page
Ken Bainsen
Page
to-Bahnsen
Tyley
Tynes
Gunnar
Dripping Springs Defeats Comfort in District Battle
In Austin on November 26 Dripping Springs varsity beat Comfort 52 to 12 to claim the district 11-8 and football championship. Stars Glosson Gosin Conitori and Leeder led the winners while Pringle coached the team to victory.
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Ancelal
Yew
Austin
Dripping Springs
Comfort
Pringle
Pict
Conitori
Glosson
Gosin
Leeder
Phillips Opens With 131-16 Win
Phillips opened its 1949 season with a 131 to 16 victory at Bantlesville Oklahoma. The Oilers dominated Guatemala’s team in front of about 2260 fans, setting an all time scoring record in the process. Bill Klotte led with 25 points, 22 in the first half, as Phillips piled up points in every period.
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Okla
Phillips Alters
Guatemala
Phillips
United States
Oilers
Anais
Bill Klotte
Igan
Davidson
Penn State
Harvard
Columbia
M. I
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Penn
Nevy
Army
Navy
Hayle
West Point
Douglas MacArthur
Far East
Audrasia
Tokyo
Philadelphia
Ewan
Arnold Galiffa
Joh Trent
Army Navy game under clear sky in Philadelphia crowd
Brilliant sunshine and cold air greet 104000 fans at Municipal Stadium for the golden anniversary Army Navy game. President Truman attends in grand style aboard the Ferdinand Magellan private car, with nearly 200 aboard, before a Key West vacation ahead.
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Truman
Sheis
Philadelphia Stadium
White House
Ferdinand Magelan
Mr. Truman
la Jong
Key West
Fla
Constitution Hall
Margaret
Margarett
Unicorns Triumph Over Brenham In Close District Tilt
New Braunfels unicorns upset Brenham Cubs 27 24 in a tense district clash at Brenham. Gregory and Murphey scored late touchdowns to seal the win as New Braunfels overcame an early 7 0 deficit. Brenham’s Gaskamp and Katt tallied early scores, but the Unicorns rallied with key plays from Murphey Gregory and Schmid to secure their 10th victory.
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New Braunfels
New Braunfels Unicorns
Brenham Cubs
Tght
Brenham
Rosebud
Temple
Weldon Bynnum
Bynura
Lampasas
Dick Gregory
Bill Kneuper
Unicorn
Gregory
Mervyn Murphey
Husky
Unicorns
Brice
Murphey
Billy Gaskamp
Cubs
Gilbert Katt
Katt
Gaskamp
Schmid
Oscar Cantu
Curly Vilela
Gonzales Turns On Jack Kramer in Richmond Clash
Pi Pancho Gonzales defeated Jack Kramer 6 2 6 1 to snap a 14 match skid in the touring tennis star battle before about 1600 fans in Richmond. Gonzales, former AMA Tub crown holder, showed near flawless play to beat Kramer as the crowd roared.
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Richmond
Pancho Gonzales
Jack Kramer
Streals
Gonzales
Bobby Riggs
St.louis
St. Louis
Tegatt
Oetuley
Witla
Downing
Sonaales
Betty Woan Leads San Antonio A Flight With 75 7 68
Betty Woan carded 75 7 68 to lead the A flight of the San Antonio Women’s Golf Association tourney at Oak Hills Country Club. Mrs Tom Burger 97 26 71 and Mrs J B West 89 12 71 placed high in the B flight. Mrs Harvey Ledlow shot 64 28 36 to lead the irmine hole fight with Mrs Killian second at 57 20 37.
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Betty Woan
San Antonio
Oak Fills Country Club
Tom Burger
J. B. West
Burger
Harvey Ledlow
Killian
Big Saturday Full of Good Games Across College Football
Army and Navy renewed a fierce clash at Municipal Stadium in Philadelphia as 105000 fans watched. The day highlighted strategic bowl implications with Rice Baylor, Tulane, Virginia, Oklahoma and Notre Dame among top contenders eyeing January bowls. Kentucky crushed Miami 21 6 and picked a bowl bid, while East Central beat Austin College 27 6 and Muskingum routed Centre 44 4.
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Philadelphia
Hardhitting
Army- Navy
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Municipal Stadium
President Tratans
Washington
Viscount Montgomery
Joe Doakes
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Army
Princeton
Nuke
Columbia i
Tulane
Trig
Allime
Earl Wasik
Cade
Rametime
Midshipmen
Municipal Madlum
Hardin Simmons
Arizona
Railins College
Orlando
Fla
Wheatley Hi Loses Final In San Antonio Tilt
Washington High School of Houston defeated Wheatley Lions 19 to 18 at Alamo Stadium Friday night ending Wheatley’s season at five wins and five losses. Washington led 13-12 after a third quarter touchdown by Clyde Caesar and an extra point by Marion Gay before Wheatley answered with Clifford Miller Jr. and a late rally that fell short.
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Houston
Alamo Stadium
San Antonio Negro Boys
Wheatley
Clyde Caesar
Marion Gay
Lions
L. H. Willams
Titus Glosson
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Washington
Gay
Caesar
Miller
Ice Hockey Scores and Oddities Across Coastline Meet
Fragmentary notes show regional hockey results and stray lines about teams like Oakland and Boston. Details are unclear but suggest ongoing games and a page 12 reference for further sports coverage.
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Oakland
Yetaris
Platoons Invade Basket Ball Season Opener at Iowa Univ
Iowa City, November 28. The Hawkeye basketball team opens the season against Colorado College using platoons a system popular in football. Coach Lawrence Harrison aims to speed up and slow down play with mass substitutions and specialized players to tire and unbalance opponents.
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University of Iown
Hawkeyes
Colorado College
Lawrence “Pops” Harrison
Iowa
Harrison
Uvalde Heads To Mission After Friday Play
Uvalde Coyotes rout Edison Beary 340 to advance to the second round in Class A. They face Mission next Friday at Mission. Coach Etheridge celebrated the win as Harrell Racer Vasquez and Walker starred on offense while Gibbons booted extra points and multiple defenders anchored the shutout. Multiple INTs aided the victory as Uvalde showcased speed and passing in the Honey Bowl win.
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Lester Jackson
John Hammer
Mission
Theadison Bears
Coyotes
Hadison
Edison
Uvalde
Tauch
Coyote
Jimmy Harrell
Albert Racer
Hon
Vasquez
Henvy Vasques
Jaci Walker
John Gibbons
Bras
Sigard
Lamelne Hokeland
Rodney Amerliteh
Holland
Wdlsom
DI Zunker
Kim Sullivan
Wayne Elwell
Fred Schoeberg
Melburn Magee
Dade
Racer
Parker
Nete Tone
Pigveanemaesee I
Haley
White
Sbeh Dea
Varolla
Backs
Harvell
Rambig
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Sit di Andertildl
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Zunter
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Fexus
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Dilarm
Oifielite
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Ed Peat
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Joanson
Edward Leman
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