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though State Home chalked up a couple of first downs. State Home fumbled on her own 34 and was in a hole.Costly Fumble A fumble in the second period paved the way for the first Masonic touchdown with the Mites recovering oh the State Home 40. After making a first down on the Corsicana 28, Hendrix circled right end for a touchdown on a double reverse behind sensational blocking and hard running. The point was missed and State Home put the kick-off in play on her 30.The Masons threatened again but the sterling defense nullified the thrusts. Downey fumbled and Masons gained the ball on their own 45 after the Laddies apparently were unreeling a sustained drive. State home braced and took the ball on her 11 and started another despite the bad breaks. Hendrix intercepted a pass and was pulled down on the 33 and the half ended near midfield.Pep Squad In Action The State Home pep squad executed a huge five-point Texas star during the half intermission that brought well-deserved applause from the chilled crowd. This group of supporters kept up a din of applause and encouragement for the Laddies throughout *he game.The Mason- u their second marker in th. ยป. period and it looked bad ft* ,*e Laddies since only one touch, .vn had been scored against the Fort Worth club this season and that in bi-district competition.Hendrix Again The touchdown was set up by another of those fumbles on the State Home 21. A pass, Gerald Harris to Hendrix was good for a touchdown after one play was stacked up in the line. The point was missed to give the Mites a 12-0 lead.The losers also threatened early in the fourth before the State Home rapier thrusts pulled the game and championship from the Cowtown team's grasp. A' pass was completed for a, touchdown, but the backfield was in motion and a penalty was assessed. State Home braced and the Masonic back's punt went only 11 yards int. the teeth of the strong wind to the State Home 27.Laddies Score After an exchange, the Laddiee gained the ball on the Masonic 45 and then with a bruising and relentless groud gain that rolled over the heavier squad, the pigskin was advanced to the 22 with Downey, Foster and Ferona alternating. Perona then broke away for 12 to the 10. Foster rammed a yard and Downey went to the 5. Perona crashed 2 but both club were off-side. Perona hit left tackle for 1 to the 3. Downey made a yard over te stubborn and fighting Masonic line, but the flag was down and the Masons drew an off-side penalty to the one and first down.Then Downey plowed over thetough line for the touchdown butmissed the point to make the score-
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Corsicana Daily Sun
Corsicana, Texas, US
Sat, Dec 11, 1948
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