TEXAS A. & M. vs. TEXAS TECH KYLE FIELD OCTOBER 3, 1942 GAMIE m "Somewhere in the Pacific".. . (Editor's Note: Following is a letter received by Coach Homer Sort. from Les Hichard.n. who was a guard on the great Aggie team last year. It is oar opinion that it shows the type of man football molds.) Hello Coach, Last year about this time, I was eagerly reading a letter from one H. H. Norton concerning the oncoming football season. Now, this year float me several thousand miles away In an even bigger game. We take this game just as serious as we did back at A. ik M. It is in a sense, the same type of game: we prepare ourselves mentally, physically, and morally Just as we did at A. & M. We must be at the peak in each phase or we will lose the game. No time for backslapping or boasting. We win a battle and then turn knmediathly to the next. Naturally we gloat a bit Inside but not for long for the next battle is even tougher. We did the same at A. & M. We beat T.C.U., which was always a thrilling and mighty battle, but no time for bragging or rest—we faced the next foe for it was a tougher foe. It's the same way out here. We face a tough and mighty foe and he gets tougher and more desperate every battle, only this foe has no scruples and plays by no rules. We must fight him the same way sometimes. We were champions at home and we'll be champions here. We think the game of football has prepared us for this game. We have merely moved over to a bigger field and a tougher league. More spectators and anxious alumni but gasically the same game of beating the opponent. We wonder where our "Bowl Game" will be. We hope It is soon for we are ready. Then we can return to our loved ones and peace and quiet. I hope this letter finds you in the midst of a very successful season. Material may be short but quality should be sufficient. We faced quantity out here but quality has been in our favor. We think quality will win eventually. We have the best team in the world and all of our players are All-Americans or they wouldn't be here. With I could see alt of the games this season but we have business out here. However, I have the urge to play again, even here. I guess a footballer never loses that desire for just one more season. I am planning on returning to A. & M. for my degree when this war Is over —and join the vast throng of alumni. I'm a second class petty officer in a construction battalion and work in the engineering office as a draftsman and surveyor. Very interesting work and in line with my chosen profession. I'm lucky to be in the best outfit in the service. Had originally planned on entering the Air Corps but color blindness closed my career as a pilot. Have no regrets because we are just as valuable to winning the war as the Air Force. Hope to hear a few words from you and the boys in a return letter. Now, Beat The Hell Out Of Texas u. Sincerely, LES RICHARDSON. Today's game, the first home battle for the Texas Aggies on their 1942 football schedule, brings to Kyle Field the Red Raiders of Texas Technological College. After being picked to lead the conference by sports fans and experts this season, the Agates suffered a disasterous Ilcking by the MU Tigers last Saturday. And this Saturday, the Agates will attempt to answer the question on the lips of all their fans, "Just what kind of team will the 1942 Aggies be?" The Red Raiders will furnish the fighting opposition for which they have become well known over the nation. On the other hand, the Techsans will attempt to prove that the Southwest Conference needs them . . . their 1942 schedule also Includes Baylor, Rice, and T.C.U. They have established quite a reputation for themselves through the scrapping spirit of their elevens. Last year they won nine games, losing only two, one of which was to Tulsa U. in the Bun Bowl Classic at El PaSO. They rolled up 227 points to their opponents' 38. The Fighting Agates of 1942 will have a large order holding up the reputation of the 1939, '41 and '42 Aggies, but there is the ever-present spirit for which they are famous to be considered. The Aggies know their buddies for three years back were good—and they also know that any glory they gain cannot be gained on past reputations. Coach Norton of the Aggies has been plagued by lack of good tackles from the beginning of the training season; the weakness stood out in the L. S. U.-A. & M. game. Trying to remedy this situation, he has shifted big Ed Sturcken to the tackle slot. The big boy should reinforce the line considerably because he likes the rough and tough mix-it-up of line duty. In contrast to the Aggies' defeat, the Red Raiders gave West Texas State College a sound licking, 39-0, last Saturday. This year the Techsans are gunning for the top, and they have some tough opposition to fate. Coach Del/ Morgan has a few veteran gridsmen backed up with a powerful squad determined to dish out the same brand of stubborn defense and driving offense to which they are accustomed. The Apples and Raiders have met only twice before: the Apples took the first in 1927 by 47 to 8, and the second in 1932 by the narrow margin of 7 to O. Thus far, the Aggies are 48 points up on the Techsans. All of the above adds up to one of the scrappiest contests of the week. The Aggies will be fighting to re-establish themselves, and the Raiders will be fighting for a smile from Southwest Conference big-wigs. The action and thrills M store should provide a memorable afternoon for the most ardent fans. TRAVIS B. BRYANT, President IVAN LANGFORD, Cashier J. WEBB HOWELL, Vice.Presidenr N. F. LOCKE., Asst Cashier S. L. BOATWRIGHT, Vice-President M. 0. ERSKINE, Asst. Gabler ..... .00 'Aim,. NATICINAIL BANAL Bsuirsar,Wxnes Member Member Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ED MERL COO, IfX8S fl. and M. Coach Homer FL Norton of Texas A & M. Is rated among the top three American coaches after his Aggie charges fought their way to first place In Southwest football for the last three years. HA 1939 team played in the Sugar Bowl classic . the 1940 and 1941 squads participated in Cotton Bowl classics. Norton came to Texas A. & M. In 1934 from Centenary College, Shreveport, La., where he was director of athletics and head football coach. From 1921 through 1939 his record at Centenary and A. & M. shows that his teams have won 93, lost 42 and tied 15 games. Three of his Centenary teams were undefeated. He was born at Carrolton, Alabama. December 30, 1897; he attended Birmingham high echoes and Birmingham-sentheNs college, graduating from the latter in 1916. He lettered in football, baseball, basketball and track, captained the baseball and football teams in 1915 and won a medal as the best all-round athlete for his senior year. Following college days, Norton played professional basefall fOr awhile with the BirmMgham Barons, Southern League, Greensboro, N. C., Piedmont League, and Lakeland, Fla., in the Million Dollar League. He was sold to Columbus In the American Association but asked to be placed on the voluntary retired list and never reported to the club. Coach DeU Morgan is starting his second year as coach of the Texas Tech Red Raiders. He resigned from the Rice Institute coaching job in 1941 to accept the head coaching position at Texas Tech and last year his Red Raiders won 9 out of 10 gameS a record that put the TeChsans into the El Paso Sun Bowl game. Morgan is a graduate of Austin College at Sherman where he won fame as a tackle. Head Coach Dell Morgan After 29 years of football coaching, Morley Jennings resigned from the head coaching lob at Baylor University to become Director of Athletics at Tens Tech. like Coach Dell Morgan, Jennings is starting his second year with the Red Raiders. Jennfngs is responsible for the great schedule the Red Raiders will play this season including Texas A. & M., Baylor, Rice, and Tens Christian of the Southwest Conference. Py "Bryan's Busiest Store" Aggie Uniform Equipment Headquarters Bryan, Texas Thumbnail Sketches SD3LEY, BILL, center, weighs 185. "Dub" comes from Abilene, Texas, and Is one of the four returning starters from the 1941 Aggie team . . . he was All-Southwest last year: picked for All-American this year by some experts. Scrappy and feared because of his "ball stealing" ability, Sibley is a real hustler. DANIELS, LEO, tailback, is the Aggles' ace runner, passer, and kicker. Last year he com- pleted 36 passes for 447 yards, kicked 16 times for a 38.4 average, and ran 39 floes for a net 70 yards. Leo has all the triple- threat qualities, but is particularly invalu- able for his passing. BUCEK, FELIX, guard, is a six foot, 190- pounder who on fame last year when he pulled a fOurth quarter pass out of the blue and raced 58 yards foe the only score of the Arkansas game. He is in the shoes vacated by his brother, Roy Bucek, and is living up to the high standards of the Bucek guards. SIMMONS, ELVIS (Boots), end, is in his last year of football. He is big and rough in addition to being fast on his feet. Boots and Jitterbug at the end slots will provide a scoring threat via aerials that will bear watching. Simmons was heavyweight wrestling titleholder in his sophomore year here. MAPLES, WELDON, guard or tackle, Is from Port Worth, Texas. Weldon lettered at guard In 1941, but is likely to see service at both guard and tackle positions. He is a husky iad, depended upon by Norton to Strengthen the weak line spots. He is a senior with one Year of eligibility left. MERCER, ARTHUR, center, from Temple, Texas. "Ad" is a junior with two years left to see service in the center position. He is the rough and ready type of geidaman who looks to Ki Aldrich, TM "great", for his pattern. HENDERSON, BILL (Jitterbug) end, is the Aggie version of "superman" when it comes to sports, he has eight sports letters, four in one year. His pass-snatching ability is fam- usually not only in the Southwest, and he is usually pretty well watched by the opposition. "Jitterbug" has been named All-Amerloan on some of the lesser squads. ROGERS, CULLEN (Stick) wingback, is a senior from Mart, Texas. He is exceptionally fast, a good blocker, and the highest scoring back on the team in 1941. Although not a starter in 1941, he wound up second in the Southwest Conference scoring race . . . specialty, pass receiving. The Daniels to Rodgers combination promises to be a real scoring threat this season. Casey's Confectionery In the Y Ye Ole Reliable for 25 Years Serving LUNCHES — DRINKS SMOKES AGGIES When You Feel the Need of Food We Are Reedy to Serve You WE SERVE THE BEST A Variety of Foods to Suit All Tastes WE NEVER CLOSE DeLUXE CAFE S. Main St. Bryan MIULHOLLAN, RAY, guard, is one of the three two-time lettermen on the Aggie team. An excellent blocker, he is also good at backing up the line on defense. Ray hails from Belton, Texas, and tips the scales to 192 pounds. WEBSTER, JACKSON (Jake), fullback, is the Angles' powerful line plunger. He also A good as a blocker and kicker. In 1941 he carried the ball 59 times for 169 yards, punted 6 times for an average of 99.5 yards per try, and threw 7 passes for 55 yards. Jake amend the sports fans by converting successfully err 24 games before missing one. WILLIAMS, ROBERT, tailback, is a junior with two years left. Bobby is the boy who has more drive per pound than any other player on the Aggie team. He can do anything with a football and is exceptionally fast . . averaged 3.11 yards per carry. He scored 25 points last year with four touch- downs and one extra point. ZAPALAC, WILLIE, blocking back, A a senior but has two years of football left. He did a swell job of clearing the way for 1941 runners and A expected to repeat this year. When need be, he can turn into a triple-threat man and take over the ditties of a field general. He scored two touchdowns in 1941. Before or After the Game We Are Prepared to Serve You DRUGS Sundries Fountain Service AGGIELAND PHARMACY At the North Gate now FOR PHILIP MOMS! N, .. AMERICA S FINEST CIGARETTE SIGNALS 8 PENALTIES You can't help inhaling_ But you can help your throat! Philip Morris superiority is recognized by eminent medical authorities. For smoking pleasure without penalties— A ggie Candidate Texas Tech's 1942 Football Roster Lubbock, Texas For All-American No. Player Home Position Wt. Class 11 Austin, Don Wellington Halfback 165 Senior' 12 Coats, Jack. Odessa Halfback 175 Junior 14 Blonde, Peter Lubbock Halfback 180 Senior 16 Head, Garland Clovis, N. M. Center 185 Junior 17 Clark, Clyde Amarillo Halfback 165 Sophomore 18 McKnight, Maxey Littlefield Halfback 178 Junior 21 Schlinkman, Walter Dumas Fullback 180 Sophomore 22 Robbins, Kenneth Dallas Quarterback 185 Senior •+ 24 Bellew, Jess Fort Worth Quarterback 178 Sophomore 25 Callahan, J. R. Wink Fullback 185 Junior 27 Standefer, Dick . Muleshoe Halfback 185 Sophomore 42 Allbright, Capt. Will Loraine Guard 185 Senior °' 44 Storrs, L. A. Lubbock Center 185 Sophomore 52 Caraway, Doyle Sherman Guard 190 Seniors 53 Nash, Jerry Lubbock Guard 185 Senior.. 54 Reed, James Crosbyton Guard 185 Junior 55 Hale, Billy El Paso Center 185 Junior 56 Jay, Jimmy Sweetwater Guard 190 Junior 61 Evans, James Memphis End 185 Junior 62 Crow, M. J. McCamey End 190 Junior 64 Read, Floyd, Jr. McAllister Tackle 185 Sophomore 66 Zoller, George Van Tackle 190 Sophomore 67 Hall, Clyde Bonham Tackle 220 Sophomore 68 Gillenwater, E. W. Memphis Tackle 210 Junior 72 Geddie, Ralph Van End 178 Sophomore 73 Compton, Davis Norton End 175 Sophomore 74 Williams, Roy Abernathy End 177 Junior 75 Smith, Joe Electra End 180 Sophomore 76 Crossen, Harold Dallas End 190 Junior 77 Ray, Vernon East Bernard Tackle 185 Junior Morley Jennings, Director of Athletics Dell Morgan, Head Football Coach Walker Nichols, Polk Robinson, Aeet. 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Left 10 Anderson, Jennings San Antonio WB 192 5.11 19 3 12 Whitacre, John (Whit) Stephenville Mart WB 165 6.0 19 3 14 Rogers, Cullen (Slick) WB 185 6.0 21 1" 16 Wilde, George Graham WB 175 6.2 19 3 22 Banal., Willie Bellville BB 202 6.0 21 2" 30 Webster, Jackson (Jake) Sweetwater FB 192 5.11 22 1"" 31 Payne, Otto Waco Temple FB 200 6.0 19 8 32 Dusek, Edward (Ed) FB 204 6.3 19 5 33 Sturcken, Edward (Ed) San Antonio FB 222 6.3 20 2 40 Williams, Robert (Bobby) Eldorado TB 174 5.9 20 2" 41 McMullen, Edward (Ed) Lufkin Yoakum TB 165 6.0 19 5 42 Belville, Vernon TB 176 5.11 19 s 44 Daniels, Leo (Lightnin') Bryan Stephenville TB 175 5.11 20 2" 46 Welch, Fowler (Barney) TB 168 5.10 20 3 50 Sibley, William (Dub) Abilene C 185 5.10 21 1. 51 Tans., Damon (Greek) San Antonio Temple C 192 6.1 18 3 52 Mercer, Arthur (AJ) C 194 6.0 21 2" 53 Walker, Fred Houston C 190 5.11 20 3 54 Biry, Joe (Pefo) D'Hanis C 188 6.0 17 3 60 Davis, Johnnie Vernon G 195 5.10 19 3 61 Mulhollan, Ray (Mullins) Belton G 204 6.0 20 1.• 62 Maples, Weldon (Baldy) Fort Worth G-T 195 6.0 21 1. 63 Brown, Norman (Red) Corpus Christi Schulenburg G 194 6.0 19 3 64 Bucek, Felix (Honyak) G 190 6.0 20 2" 65 Page, Fred (Shady) Amarillo G 177 5.11 19 3 66 Wagner, Shelton (Wag) Yoakum G 188 6.0 18 3 67 Cure, Wayne (Whiskey) Gilliland San Benito G-T 204 5.11 23 1 68 Ogdee, Edward (Badda) G 190 5.11 21 2 69 Steymann, Walter (Jelly) Bastrop G 200 5.10 20 3 70 Luethy, Don Monahan T 200 6.2 21 2 71 Attaway, Harold (Heavy) Temple Amarillo T 194 6.2 19 3 72 Andrews, William (Bill) T 200 6.3 20 2 73 Hill, Richard (Dick) Amarillo San Angelo T 202 5.11 20 3 74 Mertz, Mortimer ()lofty) T 178 5.11 19 3 75 Stout, Ben Dallas T 213 6.0 19 3 76 Montgomery, James Moran T 215 6.4 20 3 77 Payne, Lawrence Fort Worth T 196 6.0 20 3 78 Jonsson, Errol (Oley) Crystal City T 190 6.1 21 2 79 Joeris, Leonard Abilene Eddy T 240 6.5 23 1 Barth, Thomas (T-Bone) T 205 6.2 21 1 80 Redus, William (Scud) Amarillo E 175 5.11 19 3 81 Foldberg, Henry (Hank) Dallas Somerville E 187 6.2 19 3 82 Simmons, Elvin (Boots) E 205 6.3 23 1.• 83 Hand, Floyd (Snapp.) Pasadena Donna E 180 5.10 21 3 85 Cox, Truman E 185 6.2 21 2 86 Slaughter, Marion (Pete) Houston Dallas E 180 6.2 21 2 87 Sample, Joe Tom (Tom) E 188 6.3 18 3 88 Henderson, Bill (Jitterbug)Houston Amarillo E 204 6.4 22 1." 1 89 Moore, Owen B 178 6.2 22 "-Indicates number of varsity letters. "The official watch for timing all games is Longin.-the world's most honored watch." J.C.PENNEY CO "Aggie Economy Center" Bryan, Texas Tech Star Red Raiders Ace "-- Wa.—iogr-ren S' iHKMANrFB._,,uhcnoonogN, 0.N. Thumbnail Sketches DAYLE EDWARD CARAWAY, after two years of commendable football Is slated to be the regular left guard this season . . . which means that his side of the line will be hard to crack. Caraway is at his best when the going is tough. His powerful shoulders and egs are sparked by a "football heart." JAMES ROSS CALLAHAN, hailed by many titMs to be one of the most versatile left halfbacks in Southwest football, last year ampeged for two touchdowns and kicked fight conversions for 20 points. Callahan can un, pass, and punt with the best. In nine games last season, he carried the ball 57 times and gained a net 328 yards. KENNETH "COCKY" ROBBINS, who played M all the nine games lest year as a reserve guard, is co-captain of the Raiders. A stout blacker, a smart field general, Robbins Is above the average in all-round football activity and is slated to be first-string quarterback this season. tie drove the Ilea Raiders to several touchdowns last season and promises his best of all campaigns during the 1942 grind. WILBURN "WILL" ALLBRIGHT, a lack-ofall-positions last season, is scheduled to be the regular right guard this season. With a keen fighting spirit, he Is a natural In football and is regarded as one of the top guards in the Border Conference. He is exceptionally fast for a linesman and a crushing blacker. For the Best in UNIFORMS ZUBIK & SONS UNIFORM SPECIALISTS 1896-46 Years of Tailoring-1942 Beat 'EM AGGIES CALDWELL'S Jewelry Store Bryan Red Raiders FLOWERS Let's Beat Them, Aggies FOR THE For the Best in Uniforms Look CORPS DANCE for the Mark: J. COULTER SMITH "Made by Mendl & Hornak" Tryan, Texas Uniform Tailor Shop North Gate DON B. "DONALD DUCK" AUSTIN, elusive speed merchant, was regular right halfback last season and is holding the same spot this uason. Not a big boy, he depends on amazing Weed and a twisting spin that makes him hard to tackle. Last year he scored three touchdowns with sensational runs. Austin carried the ball 80 times in nine games last season for 348 yards. GARLAND MONROE HEAD, center, Is an excellent snapper-back, strong on defense and a blacker from here to there. Head made the New Mexico All-Btate team and is due to see service in every game this season. JAMES GERALD NASH, guard, a hard fighter and a smart gridsman. Nash played a lot of good football last season ... Coach Morgan is counting on more from him this season. HAROLD SAMUEL CROSSEN, end, proved in a few minutes of play last season to be an alert end and a capable pass snatcher. His speed and football ability make his berth difficult for the opposition to handle. VERNON RAY, end, Is good for that slot because of his speed, blocking, tackling and uncanny ability to handle aerials. He is a raw- boned fellow who can mix with the roughest and toughest. E. W. "BUCK" GILLENWATER, tackle. looked Plenty good last year but lacked experience .. during spring training he was a stand- out tackle. He is 210 pounds of power. MAXEY DALE McKNIGHT, left halfback, a red-headed speed wizard who was impressive In every appearance last season. He carried the ball 12 times last year for 44 yards ... scored one touchdown on a 7-yard run against Abilene Christian. PETER PAUL BLANDA, left halfback, carried the bail 28 times for a net 154 yards last season. He passed 13 times and completed four for 55 yards. Blanda is a stout runner and a fine passer due to see plenty of action. BILLY B. HALE, center, played in most games last year and turned in creditable perform- ances. lie scored one touchdown when he intercepted a peas and ran 35 yards to pay dirt. He Is a splendid defensive man. JIMMY LANGFORD JAY, guard, is a power- fully built man and capable of taking care of his position during tough going. He holds down either right or left guard. RE till-RESULT COOPERATION a ILIA With &waving. MANY SKILLED CRAFTSMEN WORK AS A UNIT TO PRODUCE A PERFECT CUT-• OUR MODERN EQUIPMENT AND SKILLED ENGRAVERS ASSURE CUTS OF UNUSUAL CLARITY AND DEPTH. CA.VDE etlm.a.b9,1 94, — Tqc/dLe WALLACE ENGRAVING CO., l09Y1 E i4 • •• P ko-ta - 6.2.94.-Idevi A u sr$ N, Tandy Texas Aggie 1942 Schedule Tech Field General Date Opponent Place *Sept. _Louisiana State University. Baton Rouge, Louisiana Oct. _Texas Technological College__ College Station, Texas Oct. ..Corpus Christi Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas Oct. 17 Texas Christian University. College Station, Texas Oet. 24 Baylor University Waco, Texas tOet. 31 _University of Arkansas College Station, Texas tNov. 7 Southern Methodist University Dallas, Texas tNov. 14 Rice Institute Houston, Texas tNov. 26 University of Texas Austin, Texas Dec. 5 Washington State College San Antonio, Texas .—Night Game t—Southwest Conference Games A SEAT ON THE 50 for the games you can't see THIS YEAR you'll probably cut down on your football travel. But Humble will fill those enipty Saturday afternoons with vivid play-by-play broadcasts of all Southwest conference and many inter-sectional games. This Humble service will help you conserve the precious miles left in your car, and at your Humble station you will find many other services that will keep your car running longer and looking better. Our job today is to help you "care for your ear ... for your country." 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