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

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The Bulldogs met the Trinity Tigers in the rain and mud at the Bulldog Stadium and came away on the short end of a 19-7 score. The Tigers scored first on a pass play to lead 6-0 early in the game. Both teams spent the re- mainder of the first half trying to hold on to the slippery pigsl-zin. The Bulldogs had several sustained drives halted by fumblelitis deep in enemy terri- tory. After the intermission the Tigers scored again, and the Bulldogs made the score 15-7 on the strength of some great running by Buddy Chisolm. The Tigers added another score late in the game, but the Blue and XVhite could not overcome their several losses of the ball by fumbles to get back in the scoring column. B. L. Manry, james Splettstosser and Donald Spurlock were outstanding on defense for the Bulldogs. Lynn Miller, Freshman Cen- ter: Witli a good fighting spirit and lots of ability, Lynn is expect- ed to be a Bulldog standout in future years. Pat Knox, Freshman End: Pat was a valuable man to the team this year. His fine attitude and ability give great promise for a fine future for him as a Bulldog. W Bobby Smiley, Freshman Guard: Out for football for the first time this year, Bobby amazed everyone with his determination. This characteristic is expected to result in a fine football career for him at C. H. S. i 1 . ,...' .i2'

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J, H. Bergman, junior Back: it Il, was another Bulldog that got Ll lite start. However, he progress' c l rapidly and is expeeted to add s rtngth to the backfield next year. John Edens Carter, Sopho- more Guard: john Edens is a spir- ited, determined lineman who is expeeted to he a valuable member of the Bulldogs next year. to a liinal score of 31-6. In their first District l9fA game of the season the Bulldogs traxeled to Groveton and reeeived their lirst defeat ot the year, The Indians stored first on a pass play, hut the Bulldogs tied the score late in the tirst hall' after a pass play interception hy .latlx Knox. XY'ith only seeonds lett in the halt the Indians went ahead 15-6 on a long pass play. ln the setond halt, superior Groveton manpower lnegan to tell on the Bulldogs, and the Indians pulled away Buddy Cihisolm, Freshman Halflwack: One ot' the highlights ot' the season was the exceptional play ol the Moscow Comet. He lwroke the Bulldog record with 91 points and was a unanimous ehoice lor the all-district team, Buddy is expected to lead the Bulldogs to greater height in the next three years. J. in A A-sf 'M 'Q-1,,..,,,g r:'3m .eff xg 'QW

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Larry Buckley, Sophomore llalfback: Larry is regarded as a igotid prospect. A little slow for a halfback, he may turn up as a line- man on next years team. Wfherel tier he plays, he will do a good oh because he is a fine competi- tOl'. In their final home game of the season the Bulldogs played host to the Diboll Lumberjacks. The jacks put up a spirited battle the first half but just couldn't contain the offensive minded Bull- dogs. Led by Henry Pope, Buddy Chisolm, and Cleo Purvis behind great blocking by Jerry Maxey, .lack Knox and Corry jones the Bulldogs led by 15-O at the half and turned the game into a riot in the third quarter to win by 41-O. Harold Byron, Sophomore Tackle: A good prospect, Harold has the size and ability to be a great lineman. I-le is expected to share a great deal of the load for the Bulldogs next year. Robert Cockrell, Freshman Quarterback: Robert, possessing outstanding ability as a passer and punter, needs only polish and ex- perience to become an outstand- ing quarterback. ' iiiivi H av NM K A up 1, :Wah ,,i,,,g . K ki., cf H... .ist 'L uni 1 .--' may -na.: QM A W.: .li .MW Vw , 'Km