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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1947

Page

5

Wasco Boys Out or Fresno State Football Team

Two Wasco boys Owen Humphrey and Harold Wheat seek spots on Fresno State College squad. Humphrey, a former Tiger fullback and younger brother of Vernon Humphrey a Bulldog standout 1940 42, is a FSC sophomore Harold Wheat also a FSC sophomore shows potential as a Bulldog back.

Wasco Boys Fresno Wasco Fresno State College Harold Wheat Bulldog Owen Humphrey Tiger Vernon Humphrey FSC

Wasco Tigers prep for opener with Shafter amid backfield strength

Amusement notes describe Wasco Tigers led by Charley Hardein and a strong backfield as they train for a Sept 26 opener against Lindsay. Injuries shake depth with Norman Hanes out and Wedel illness, while gauging replacements for the depleted line. Schedule lists upcoming games at Delano Dinuba Taft Paso Robles and Wasco, with Wasco visiting Shafter in the season finale.

Charley Hardein Wasco Tigers Lindsay Shafter Wasco Pigskinners Delano Dinuba Taft Paso Robles Everring Bakersfield McFarland Bill Sharp Bledsoe Dusty” Rhoads Ed Schacht Steve Rodriguez Tom Fletcher Wayne Hill Art Palomo Bob Scales Generals Exeter University of Nevada Wasco Lindsay High School Arroyo Grande Lancaster Tehachapi

Lightweight Football Team Focuses On Speed And Freshmen

Coach Ed Schacht outlined the lightweight squad of 60 players with about half freshmen. He emphasized speed as the top goal and noted Jerry Johns as the sole returning letterman showing strong form at guard. Tony Mansfield may start at quarterback, with several last year’s lettermen needing more speed to claim positions.

Ed Schacht Schacht Tony Mansfield Tommy Walker Vernon Unruh John Kelly Cato East Bakersfield Exeter Lindsay McFarland Tehachapi Wasco

Tuberculosis Death Rate in Europe Doubles Prewar Level

The tuberculosis death rate in Europe has risen to twice its pre-war level, signaling a severe postwar health crisis. Public health officials warn the surge may burden hospitals and complicate recovery efforts across multiple nations.

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