Corrigan High School - Blue Quill Yearbook (Corrigan, TX)

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f-,- , Alblelics 1951 FOOTBALL SEASON The 1951 football season has passed into history, but in becoming champions of District 21-B, the Bulldogs recorded an unforgettable niche for themselves on Father Time's scoreboard. An index to the outstanding season for the Bulldogs is that they totaled 289 points to their opponents' 82. BULLDOGS SLIP BY PANTHERS Opening the 1951 season in their own stadium, the Corrigan Bulldogs defeated the Lufkin B Panthers 13-12. The Blue and White eleven clicked as a well- coached unit for their first victory of the season. CORRIGAN STAMPS TRINITY Fighting its way into Tiger territory the Bulldog team defeated their foe at Trin- ity 12-0. Both touchdowns for the home team were made in the last few minutes of play. The entire team played outstanding ball for the Bulldogs. WARREN WARRIORS SCALPED BY BULLDOGS Hitting pay dirt for a 59-12 victory over the Warren Warriors for their first district game, the Bulldogs showed courage and good sportsmanship throughout the game. Their third straight victory proved that the Bulldogs were a well-drilled team. BULLDOGS LOSE TO HULL-DAISETTA Next on the list for the boys of the Blue and White were the Hull-Daisetta Bob- cats. In the first five minutes of play, the Bobcats took a 13-0 lead, a score which was all they needed to defeat the Bulldogs 13-6 for Corrigan's first loss. CORRIGAN SKIMS BY DIBOLL One of Corrigarfs most spectacular games was against the Diboll Lumberjacks. Every starting back but one and both ends made touchdowns as the Bulldogs won a 54-13 victory. CORRIGAN BULLDOGS EVEN SCORE WITH LIVINGSTON Excellent offensive play and teamwork helped the Bulldogs to tie the Livingston Lions, champions of District 18-AA, for a score of 13-13. This was one of the most exciting games of the season. CORRIGAN BULLDOGS DEFEAT LATEXO LIONS The next biggest score of the season for the Bulldogs was in their defeat of the Latexo Lions. The big boys took a little rest as the B team took over and defeated the Lions 45-0. BULLDOGS BITE LIONS, 13-13 CORRIGAN STUMPS LUMBERJACKS 54 13

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Alhlelics 1951 lzoolboll Season THOMAS SPUR LOC K Manager Thomas, was of great assist- ance to the Bulldogs this sea- son. This was his third year as manager and he has always been dependable. AR LAND NA SH Guard Arland, a sophomore and member of the all-district team, gave fine performances for the Bulldogs. He will al- ways be remembered as an outstanding performer for the Bulldog eleven1' CLEO PURVIS Ass't. Manager This was Cleo's first year as assistant manager, but he was always an on-the- spot man and did his job just fine. ROY CARTER HENRY D. POPE .TERRY MAXEY Guard Guard Guard Roy, a junior, never lost his Henry D., a freshman, did Jerry,afreshman,was a de- fighting spirit. He was al- much to help the Bulldogs pendable playerfor the Bull- ways a loyal. Bulldog in every this year. He showed fine dogs. He has three more battle. sportsmanship in every game years to fight for the Blue he played. and White .

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Alhlelics 1951 FOOTBALL SEASON CORRIGAN BULLDOGS MASSACRE GROVETON INDIANS The Corrigan Bulldogs broke Groveton's three-year winning streak with a score of 13-7. In defeating the winners of 19-A, the Bulldogs played their finest game of the season with all players for the Blue and White working hard for their victory. BULLDOGS BITE YELLOWJACKETS The Chester Yellowjackets were put to flight by the hustling Bulldogs who added a 33-0 victory to their season's score. Highlights of half-time activities in this gridiron battle with one of Corrigan's long-time football rivals was an outstanding performance by the band and the official presentation of the Bulldogs' sweetheart, Gwen Hudson. CORRIGAN CINCHES 21-B CHAMPIONSHIP In the last district game, the Corrigan Bulldogs scored a convincing 61-12 victory over the Colmesneil Bulldogs. This game cinched Corrigan's 21-B championship. CORRIGAN BULLDOGS MEET SUGARLAND 'GATORS For the first time in Corrigan's history, the team entered a bi-district tilt. Fol- lowed by a long caravan of loyal fans the Bulldogs journeyed to Sugarland where they were defeated by the 'Gators 34-0 in the Blue and White's first major defeat of the season. The season's finale for the Bulldogs was a banquet attended by a record number of guests. Coach Clyde Lee of the University of Houston was guest speaker. Master of ceremonies was Dr. H. A. Wall. Gwen Hudson, football sweetheart, was a featured vocalist. Supt. Floyd Manry presented the beautiful district championship trophy to Coach Cockrell for the school, and Coach Cockrell presented jackets to the following lettermen: Ray Reily, Charlie Fann, Jay Locke, Thomas Kendrick, Donald Ray Weaver, Jesse E. Loving, Charles Ward, Kenneth Watson, Louis Mullican, Glenn Cross, Ken- neth Barclay, Roy Carter, Melvin Risenhoover, john Maxey, Harold Carter, jerry Maxey, and Bobby Ward. Following the banquet the coaches and players went to the hospital where Arland Nash, an outstanding letterman, was confined with a serious illness, and presented him his jacket in a special ceremony. Eight of Corrigan High School's lettermen for the 1951 season will be eligible for the 1952 season. BULLDOGS SCALP INDIANS, 13-7 BULLDOGS GO BY YELLOWJACKETS 33 0