Marshall Rams Triumph Over Central Catholic in Season Opener
Marshall Rams defeat Central Catholic Buttons 27 14 at Marshall Field to open the season. Led by David Hahn and fullback Lamy Bernard the Rams erased an early 14 point deficit with a two touchdown second period surge. Quarterback Leslie Semmelmann connected with Mike Riddle on a 16 yard TD pass, while Bernard gained 80 rushing yards on 14 carries and Hahn added a late 8 yard scoring run. Central Catholic mounted a brief first quarter lead before Marshall’s offense took charge in the second quarter and powered the victory with a strong 236 yard ground game and stifling defense in the second half.
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David Hachard
Lamy Bernard
Jules Marshall Rams
Central Catholic Buttons
Marshall Field
Hain
Rams
Bernard
Leslie Semmelman
Mike Riddle
Ram
Bob Maddox
Buttons
Richard Gunst
Gust
Laler
Nick
Espiritu
Sint Willy Passee
Reggie Litlle
Ramis
Reams
Hat
Semmelmann
Rusty Daughtry
Bulton
Buttarts
Daughtry
AOD
EM Marshall
Bealeity
Dovtas
SWC Grid Camp Notes Highlight NFL Prospects
UPI reports multiple college programs from the SWC holding early practice scrimmages. Texas Tech, Texas A&M, Rice and Arkansas detail drills, with praise for Southern Methodist backs Sherwin and Beckett, while Arkansas adds players Howard Jones Williams Tackett to an injury list and a closed scrimmage.
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UPI
Haylen Hy
Southern Methodist University
Fry
Tom Sherwin
Early Beckett
Slurbock
Texas Tech
J. T. King
Red Raiders
Roger Gill
Donnie Anderson
Johnny Aga
Uly Weise
King
Fayetteville
Ark
Arkansas Razorbacks
Gary Howard
Jerry Jones
Tegwlay
Jin Williams
Buddy Tackett
Howard
Jones
Willams
Frank Svoyles
Pleasanton Eagles rout Hebbronville 31 0 in season opener
Pleasanton led by Ronnie Bell who threw and ran for three touchdowns and helped set up two more as the Eagles overwhelmed Hebbronville Longhours 31 0. Bell connected with Rufus Brown for a 6 yard scoring pass and added a keeper TD. Bell lateraled to Brown for two more points and Bell scored twice on plunges in the final period. James Whilen starred on defense and special teams.
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Ronnie Bell
Pleasanton Eagles
Hebbranville
Longhours
Eagles
Bell
Rufus Brown
Haly Andrews
Bob Andrews
Plunpes
Ifn
James Whilen
Lackle
Eagle
Dine
Tsi
Jdowns
Hondo Owls Rout Jourdanton 18-0 in Friday Clash
Hondo Owls juveniled a decisive 18-0 victory over Jourdanton Indians as Wayne Karbell sparked the offense with a rushing touchdown and a late pass to John Hardy for another score. Gregory Meyer added the final TD on a fourth quarter run. The Owl defense, led by Mack Niviing, stymied Jourdanton’s passing attack throughout the game.
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Wayne Karbell
Hondo Owls
Jourdanton
Indians
John Hardy
Hondo
Barry
Gregory Meyer
Hoth Iams
Kerbell
Fron
Homle
Highsiith
Henter Schuehle
Tommy Worls
Waymeth Groll
Owk
Gregory Meytyov
Tsk
Yas Lalslesy
Warhorses Roll Over Fredericksburg in Big Victory
Fredericksburg led by Levine’s rushing and passes totaling 201 yards, while Deane’s unit pressed with 143 rushing yards. Bendele amassed multiple scores including a late third quarter run, and defense forced key turnovers.
Trojans and Bloodhounds Clash in Upset Bout at Brownsville
In Brownsville a hard fought game saw the Trojans and Bloodhounds exchange scores through the first three periods. Notable plays included Charles Russell and Benny Lewis contributing for the Trojans, Mayberry returning a punt for four yards, and a fourth quarter series ending with a two point conversion. The contest featured multiple long drives and key interceptions, with neither side breaking a decisive lead late.
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Ring Inter
Brownsville
St. Pe
Claver Trojans
San Antonio
Charles Russell
Academy
iMlscevine Mayberry
John Barres
Tommay Yelesitts
Pay Gat
Russell
Benny Lewis
Johnny Store
Leslie Mayberry
Morris
Putter Contest Drafted At Center Venue
Results from a local putting contest reveal winners listed as Joe Lamper and others. Names such as Rosy Rosenthal and Chuck Klein appear among competitors while scores show low eightes and high efforts across two hale events.
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Heal Bait
Joe
Wanes
Katy Zocht
Klein
Javelins Nip Eagle Pass 6-0 in opener
Crystal City Javelins defeat Eagle Pass 6-0 in a tight defensive game. Beaman threw a four yard TD pass in the fourth quarter to account for the lone score. Maple Pass Maples, from Ontario, struggled defensively and had a rough start in the U.S. Blind Golfers tournament at Westchester Hills Golf Club in Plains New York.
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Spestul
Crystal City
Plains
N.Y
Crystal City Javelins
Clude Pattsmore
Hamilton
Maples Ontario
Eck
IP Tavelins
U.S
Westchester
Fagle Pass Club
Seat Hills Golf Club
Aransas Pass Beats Refugio in Own Quarterback Highlight
Aransas Pass defeated Refugio 23 to 0 as quarterback Charles Brightwell sparked the win with a pair of long runs and multiple carries through Bishop, while Brightwell later added another scoring rush. The Pirates opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 38 yard run and finished with a third quarter drive and a fourth quarter finish, as Bishop failed to convert the two point attempt.
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Charles Brightwall
Religee Femiee
Actal
Brightwell
Hank
Gliss
Sishop
Jerry McDonald
Bishop
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Quar
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Jesse Castillo
Climcs
Avansas
Pays
William Grant
Wesley Atkinson
Pauard
Marth. T
Bobcats Edge Three Rivers In Hard Won Game
South San and Three Rivers traded leads in a tense Friday night showdown. Key rushes by Kenny Krause and Neeley helped South San reach the edge, while Three Rivers fought back with several big carries and a late drive, finishing with 15 first downs to 13 and multiple penalties.
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Cherokees
Thel Teene
Hebal
Ligny
Three Rivers Estes Rive Carrot
Ghus
Kenedy
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White
Kenes
Quinn
Whaldy
Lions
Nightlers
Neeley
Kenny Krause
Guilerree
Three Rivers
ASA
Johnston
Srn
Houston
McCollum
Harlendale Stadium
Sam Artosians
Lion
San Marcos Warmed to Win Over Lockhart in Tough Battle
Schertz-Cibolo-Pr Prensa reports San Marcos defeated Lockhart 26 27 in a hard fought game with key plays in the second and third quarters. San Marcos led 8 0 at halftime and extended the margin after a 31 yard pass and a late TD. Buffaloes and Lockhart exchange scores with Wilmore Pix, Klunkert, and Morrisont contributing.
Longhorns Win 20-12 at George West
George West Longhorns defeat Floresville Tigers on home field as QB Jack Jameyson connects for 13 yards to Rody Wilson for the opening score. Tigers answer with Thavis Koenig to Kaunig pass for a 9 yard TD, Kaunig adds a TD, Kolacek and Lane contribute scoring runs and a two point conversion.
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George West
George West Longhorns
Floresville Tigers
Jack Jameyson
Rody Wison
Junction Eagles top Eden Bulldogs in 20 to 14 thriller
Eden fell to Junction 20 14 as the Eagles built a lead in the second quarter with Randle scoring twice on five and one yard plunges and Coleman adding a one yard run for a second score. Eden answered with two long TD passes from Robert Starsberry to Wayne Sawyer including a 20 yard and a 21 yard connection late in the game.
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Eden
Junction Eagles
Mdon Bulldogs
Tammy Handle
Eagle
Randle
Junction
Charles Coleman
Redon
Robert Starsberry
Wayne Sawyer
San Felipe Musy tangs rout Brackettville Tigers 36-0
San Felipe trounced Brackettville 36 to 0 in the district opener. Freshman QB Jesse Zoniga rushed for two touchdowns, with Paul Villarel and Danny Davis scoring on 38-yard end sweeps. Stockdale's defense limited first downs while Nixon Bobcats, 19-12, in a separate note.
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Wxon
Stockdale Brantnas
Nixon Bobcast
Mustangs
Tigers
Larry Pullinofth
Nixon
Airewdy
San Felipe Codwell
Thirst
Yds
Tommy Lukering
Yus
Ronald Gus
Johnson City Routs Comfort in Season Opener
Johnson City crushed Comfort 38 6 as Lester Jacoby ran for three touchdowns and Elfrey Keaghey added two extra points Jacoby broke 11 and 10 yard TDs while a short plunge finished the drive Keaghey scored on short bursts and Comfort finally avoided a shutout when Johnny Marquardt scored from two yards out for the Tigers in the late going
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Llane Comfort
Lester Jacoby
Elfrey Keaghey
Johnson City
Fagles
Comfort
Jacoby
Ceaghey
Hursty
Cotnfart
Johny Marquardt
Cotulla Stomps San Diego 28-6 in opener
Cotulla routed San Diego 28 to 6 in a season opener Friday night. Cotulla dominated early, taking a commanding lead as San Diego struggled on both sides of the ball.
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Cotulla Stomps
San Diego
Rockets Roar To 28-6 Win
The Vaqueros built a 28-6 victory over the Drig Springs Tigers on Friday night. Rockets gained 145 rushing yards while holding the Tigers to 43 on the ground and 22 through the air. Key plays included a 1-yard touchdown run by Hoger and long rushing efforts by holland and Esparza, with Warren Wim contributing on the passing drive.
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Jack Krux
Tigers
Jown
Alex Dagast
Jett Tickle
Heckers
Rockets
Goliad Downs Yoakum 14 to 0 in District Opener
Special to The Light reports Goliad Tigers defeated Yoakum Bulldogs 14 to 0 in a high school football opener. Randolph scored on a 28 yard pass from Johnny Peacock for the first score, then added a bootleg conversion run and an eight yard rushing touchdown to pace Goliad. Randolph carried 17 times for 61 yards.
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Randolph
Goliad
Round Rock Domination Beats Blanco 30 6
Round Rock pummeled Blanco 30 to 6 as Dragon tailback Tiragon Tran and quarterback S C Jaman led scoring drives. Jaman scored on a 12 yard run late in the first, Rickey Rickentoff returned a kickoff for Blanco, and a series of Dragon scores after a blocked kick sealed the win in the second half.
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Gene Tampate
Dragon Flrhawk
Hound Rock
Blanco Panthers
Round Rock
S.C. Jaman
Blanco
Rickey Rickentoff
Tran
Iardy
Dragons
Room Rock
Amarier
Blanes
Icha Zamarilta
Tiragon
LaVernia Bears Top Dilley in Season Opener
LaVernia defeats Dilley 14 to 8 in a season opener as LaVernia’s defense shuts Dilley until the final minutes. Bears score in first and fourth quarters while M Segovia and M Flores add six point plays and Charles Brooks runs 5 yards for a touchdown.
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Dilley
TA Vernia
Lav Vernia Hig
T WE
Tagles Romp Over McGregor in season opener
GEORGETOWN The George von FKagles opened their season at a 190 tarp over the Mi negar Lulllogs before 3 lappy Name crowd. Jimmy Malcombe opened seas ng with Syard blast in the est quarter. Jin Peterson rooted the extra paint Peterson seean Beyard rumble in the tied quarter and then iced the game with a gas Wunge in the final stanza.
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Una
Georgetown
George von Fkagles
Jimmy Malcombe
Seas!ng
Syard
Jin Peterson
Peterson Seean Beyard
Oilers Open Home Season as Raiders Visit AKL Opener
The AFL enters its fourth season with a Saturday night set of openers. The Chiefs, former Dallas Texans, meet the Broncos in Denver as 26,000 expected at Denver University Stadium. The Oilers host Oakland at Jeppesen Stadium with about 23,600 fans anticipated. Buffalo battles San Diego in San Diego, while New York Jets face Boston Patriots at Heaton College. Commissioner Jocoss optimistic about better balance and crowd support across divisions.
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American Football League
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Mouston
Kansas City Chiefs
Dallas
Fexans
Broncos
Denver University Stadium
Mousion Oilers
Texans
Oakland Raidsers
Jeppesen Stadiway
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Chargers
San Diego
New York Jets
Boston Patriots
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Hary Wismer
Sigeupy
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Houston
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Vikings Rout Cards 35 0 in Exhibition Clash
Minnesota Vikings overwhelmed the St Louis Cardinals 35 0 in an exhibition game led by Fran Tarkinson s passing and a dominant offense. Tarkenton connected with Brown Reinhow and Mason while Meyard and Winalow contributed scores. Cardinal defender Billy Stacy was injured in the first period and taken to Barnes Hospital.
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Fran Tarkinson
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Carilinals
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Vikings
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Drary Reinhow
Mason
Roy Winalow
Billy Stacy
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Barnes
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Boerne Greyhounds Top Somerset 20-16 in District Battle
Boerne greyhounds built a 20 point lead in the first half and held off a late Somerset rally to beat the Bulldogs 20-16. Larry Whitworth scored all three Boerne touchdowns including a 35 yard punt return and a 2 yard run. Somerset added two scores, including a 3 yard run by Robert Cruz in the fourth quarter, but failed to overcome the deficit.
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Boenne Boerne
Greyhounds
Somerset
Bulldogs
Larry Whitworth
Boerne
District
Widu Town
David Lynn
Somerset District
Paydirt
Robert Cruz
Adolfo Garcia
Alamo City Women’s Softball Team Shifts Lineup
Softball notes indicate lineup changes with Davis and LeAgué among players. Davis rests while Sing Wh bow WY geouh and Poultry Pelletty join for upcoming games. Welders WM. kan practice reports and seventh inning adjustments circulate through team briefings.
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Geouh
Alamo City Women's LeAgué
Lomo Poultry
Welles
Heardona
Kan
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