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Bulldogs Open SeasonWith Easy 39-6 VictoryC. W. Caven ServicesThe Brookfield High School Bull-• dogs opened the 1950 football sea-Held This AfternoonCharles William Caven died at 316 Nicholas Street, Sunday morning, September 17, 1950.Funeral services were from theHill Funeral Home this Tuesday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, conductedson with a one-sided 39 to 6 victory over the Mercy Academy eleven or Marshall at Burlington Field Friday night. An excellent crowd was on Ijand for this non-conference tilt and the evening as aWhole was a pleasing one for Coach Mcl Sheehan, making his debut as coach of the Bulldogs. The gameby Rev. William Heriford, of Han-’p wa Just what Sheehan wanted.nibal, Missouri, with interment In1 onc *n which he could use prac-Rose Hill cemetery.tically every boy on the squad andCharles William, son of James have the opportunity to study each and Happy Caven, was born Sep- onc under actual game conditions.tembcr 12, 1883, in Mason County,Illinois.Mr, Caven had made his home in Hannibal for the past year, and about a month ago came to Brookfield to make his home.Mr. Caven is survived by three sisters: Mrs. Ollie Garrett, Roy-The eventual outcome of the game was never in doubt, as even the most inexperienced spectator could see while the two squads went through their warming up exercises before the game, that the Academy boys were „ over-matched.The Marshall players, out-man-ville. Missouri; Mrs. John Burch. I ncd and out-weighed as they were, Hannibal, Missouri; Mrs. Lawrence Save a demonstration of courage, Collier, Brookfield, and one brother, I 8anieness and hustle that will prob-Roy Caven, Brookfield. There are ! aWy not be surpassed at Burling-several nieces and nephews.ton Field this year.The home team looked very good against this opposition, but it was I not a severe enough test to justify any rash predictions as to what the future may hold in store forMrs. Florence Luticia Cutler! ^ Bulldogs. The team does haveMrs. Florence fullerDied At Home Siimhivpassed away at her home, 322 South excellent possibilities, however, andMain Street, Friday morning, Sep- one thing that appeared evident intember 15, 1950. Friday’s game was that Coach Shee-Funeral services were held from han has the boys in good physical; the Hill funeral home, Sunday af- condition. There was scarcely a ternoon, September 17, at 2:30 hmp as the boys went on and off o’clock, conducted by Dr. Robert L. Lhe throughout the game. King. Interment was in Rose Hill! In the backfield, Arthur Collier, cemetery. Richard Bradley, Harold CollierFlorence Luticia. daughter of T. and Morris Dearing all had some C. and Sarah Cutler was born De- experience last year. Among the cember 16. 1868 in Linn County, j newcomers. John Smith and Ron-Missouri. I aid Lewis demonstrated that theyOn September 1, 1885, she was know how to “carry the ball, united in marriage with George W j In the line, particularly fromftLord, who preceded her in death January 1, 1944.To this union two daughters, Bertie and Gladys, who survive, were born. One grandson, Lt. James C. Lomax, who was missing in the service of his country on a B29 m Alaska, preceded her in death. She had one aunt, Mrs. Luticia Farlow-of Brookfield and two cousins, Mrs Quella Williams, also of this city and Mrs. Gertie Shoppe, of Long Beach, California.The deceased was a member of the Presbyterian Church.tackle to tackle, there is plenty of weight and opposing teams will have trouble gaining through the middle. The ends are new but the material is there and a little defensive polishing will bring them up to jDIES AFTER LONG ILLNESSFollowing a lingering illness. Mi s. William Myers died at the Brookfield Hospital Friday.The Reverend William Icenogle conducted the services, which were held from the Bowden Funeral Home Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.balance out the line.The Bulldogs had three teams on \ the field for the pre-game warm-up, i indicating plenty of depth for all t positions. Running the plays from t the *T” formation, Coach Sheehan i used three different quarterbacks lt;-during the game. This is the key position in that style of play, and rthe coach is not depending on any c one man to handle the ball. aLong, hard practice sessions will be in order this week as the Bull- fidogs prepare for the first conference game of the year, against Marce- n line, one of last year’s co-cham- \ pions. The game will be played t at Burlington Field, starting at 8:00 t O’clock. I 1'- ' ' ! f
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Brookfield Argus
Brookfield, Missouri, US
Tue, Sep 19, 1950
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