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

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Billy Rice, Senior Tackle: Billy was a dependable Bulldog vi ho always gave his best. He nev- e missed .1 practice session and his .tlllllltlt and determination was an i ispiration to his team-mates. Thomas Lowe, Senior Guard: Thomas, though he did not see much action, was always ready to do his best. His fine spirit and hustle made him a valuable mem- ber of the team. ey and Corry jones. 5 , The Bulldogs reteived their first severe test ot' the season when they tangled with the Colmesneil Bulldogs on the home lield in the liourth game ot' the season. The Colmesneil team boasted a very rug- ged defense and enough oliliensive power to give Bulldog lans several anxious moments in the lirst hall. Alter halting several Clolmesneil drives, the Bulldogs rnanaged to score late in the second quar- ter on a beautiful stamiwer hy Marvin Slusher. In the second halt' the Bulldogs added two more scores to make it 20-O. Starring for the Bulldogs on the ol' lense were Marvin Slusher and co-captain lilmer Knox. The delense was led by co-captain Jerry Max- Eugene Matlock, Senior Back: Eugene, another senior who did not play too much, gave his best at all times. He will be missed by next years team. wx A was ' 'asf if 1: pt ., f f? f . ,F W' it . . L W4 .. 3 . ...Q

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The Kountze Lions invaded Bulldog Stadium for the third game of the season and were swamped -lt?-6 hy a great show of offensive power by the Blue and XVhite. lior the third week in a row the Bull- dogs were untested as the reserves again played a major part of the second half. Offensive stars for the Bulldogs were Cleo Purvis and Henry D. Pope. B. l.. Manry and Elmer Knox were outstanding in the line, both on offense and defense jack Knox, Senior Center: jack, a steady dependable perform- er, always gave his very best in every game. His value to the team was dramatically illustrated when the Bulldog offense practically col- laped when Jack was injured in the final game of the season. James Splettstosser, Senior End: james lettered his first year for the Bulldogs and did a good job every game. He will be missed when the Bulldogs take field next fall. -'-vw-R in ' - wifi' 1' A i?? 1li .4i . F , J 6 . .vi B. L. Manry, Senior Tackle: The fine play of B. L. was another reason why many people consider- ed the Bulldog line the best in the school's history. A sure backer and a deadly tackler. he was always in the thick of the action up front. -iw , is ' f',,'1s--,,.- 1-1 - .. -..f..e , 1 .v - ,.-Pj., :r'.....-,- t , K ' ,., . ,I i 4- .z. X ' .

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In their first game away from home the Bull- dogs went to Chester to take on their traditional rivals, the Chester Yellowjackets. The jackets put up a stubborn defense and held the Bulldogs at bay the first quarter. Led by Buddy Chisolm and Marvin Slusher, the Bulldogs scored late in the first period and added two more in the second quarter to lead 21-0 at halftime, Bulldog reserves saw con- siderable action in the second half as the score mounted to 39-0. Chris Nelson, Junior End: Chris, a very good prospect, has been bothered by an injury and didn't report for the team until mid-season. However, he will be ready to go the first day next fall and great things are expected of him. Edwayne Barton, Junior Half- back: Edwayne is a very hard run- ner and a capable blocker. He is expected to be a starter next sea- son either at halfback or fullback. ,l,, , V850-1 li .34 'bij w. . '- we .1 . HM. '.,N'lGlV. f .- '50 uri Donald Spurlock, junior Guard: Donald was elected to the all-district team for his great de- fensive play. He enlarged the terri- tory defended by middle guard from sideline to sideline and op- posing ball carriers had to contend with him before making any yard- age anywhere. He is expected to lead the youthful Bulldog line next season. nf' '.,Q.3r Q' new sl: iq: 111 -,lr . H.: A -si ,?L' :fy .., .-1..,: va'i' age-gg 3-w , 51 -5--VW . vs' ' ,pri-W U 1' iii- I.. -4 1' Qffa' . I i- V' 4 ge' - ,g - ' , .1-K-A f lk' ' -. tw . , , ap'I:4 , 3, ...- 'PH' ,Ln f fm' ' di, 'A' P, kv-J -.J-,L V,-V . 'r-,i Q