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

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HI' s SUMMARY GF THE 1955 FOOTBALL SEASON Corrigan versus Tarkington The Bulldogs took the opening kickoff and drove 61 yards to score. Things became a little tougher in the second half but the Bulldogs got straightenedout with little difficulty. All of the Corrigan first string backs scored with Robert Chisolm scoring three touchdowns. The final score was 39 to 12 in favor of Corrigan. Corrigan versus Colmesneil Corrigan came out on the short end of a 21 to 12 score against the Bulldogs from Colmesneil. Fine performances were turned in by Van Spurlock, joe Henderson, Lynn Miller, and several other Bulldogs. Corrigan versus Chester The Corrigan team had little trouble in defeating their old rivals to the score of 41 to 6. Robert Chisolm led the Bulldogs offensively while Van Spurlock, Ed Wayne Barton, joe Henderson, and Pat Knox, turned in fine games on defense. Corrigan versus Teneha The Bulldogs put on a fine show of determination to tie the Teneha Tigers 15 to 13. Ashley Bacon, H. Berg- man, Harold Byron, and jimmy Brock played fine games defensively. Corrigan was outweighed considerably per man but proved to be faster. ' .1 Corrigan versus Warren , The C. H. S. team had a tough time getting started and as Q result dropped a 20 to 13 decision to the Warren Warriors. The Bulldogs experienced many had breaks and injuries which slowed them down. ' Corrigan versus Groveton This first district game proved to be a 33 to 0 decision for Groveton. Corrigan was greatly hampered by injuries. Thea were able to complete some fine passes from Robert Cockerell to Lynn Miller and Chris Nelson. E Corrigan versus Trinity The Bulldogs were handed another defeat by the Trinity Tigers, 19 to 6. The game saw some fine running plays on both sides. Larry Buckley, james Henderson, and several other Bulldogs played a fine game. Corrigan versus Diboll Corrigan had another rough time against Diboll and was defeated 39 to 8. The Bulldogs committed several costly fumbles. Robert Chisolm scored the only Bulldog tally, but james Mulligan played a fine game. Corrigan versus Woodville ' ' The Corrigan team was soundly trounced by the very powerful Woodville Eagles to the score of 75 to 6. The Bulfdogs could not stop Woodville, but La very fine performance was turned in by Van Spurlock. .f':,.. Corrigan versus Lufkin B 'fittlilie Lufkin B team defeated the Bulldogs 33 to Oin the final game of the season. The Corrigan offense could never materialize and although they completed some beautiful running plays, they could never quite do the job. ' 'lj' sf

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Sz? 14 4 5 8 in BOYS' BASKETBALL SQUAD Left to Right-j. T. Courtney, jackie Franklin, Alvin jones, Charlie Bo- ley, Chris Nelson, Ronnie Watson, Pat Knox, Harold Byron, Larry Buckley, Melvin Durham, Floyd Wheeler, Robert Chi- solm, Don Cummins, Tommy Nelson, Lloyd Herring. Sweetheartulsinda Brown Charlie Boley An outstanding player and teammate, Charlie proved his ability and leadership with his fine attitude and determined play- ing. His decisions were always made with the good of his team- mates in mind. His teammates are looking forward to another year with him. CO-CAPTAINS Chris Nelson Chris, the only Senior letter- man is playing his last year for the Blue and White. He is the only returning starter from last year, and his interest and leader- ship as well as his ability to make points has been an inspiration to his teammates throughout the sea- son. He will be greatly missed next year.