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195O PREVUE Eagle Gridders Face Toughest Opponents In School History Denton football fans who are followers of the North Texas State College Eagles will see the Green and White tackle what Is probably their roughest schedule in history this fall. With only three conference games on schedule, the Eagles are step- BACK AGAIN Ray Renfro, 183-pound senior from Leonard, will be back again this year to share time with Loyd Lowe at the left halfback slot and give Coach Odus Mitchell's NT backfield plenty of speed. Ho is also a track star and runs the 100-yard dash in 9.8 seconds. ping out against six outof-state op-' ponents. most of whom are htgh- Iv-rated.

Prom their first tilt iglnst the University of Kentucky on Sept. 16 through the final contest with Fresno State on Nov. 24, the North Texans will be meeting hard-playing opposition. 1 In between the opening and closing out-of-state games, North Texas will clash with such grid powerhouses as the Universities of Ar- kaisas. Nevada and Chattanooga, as well as Gulf Coast Conference games with Midwestern University, University of Houston and Trinity University and meetings with East Texas State and Oklahoma Tech.

To meet this challenging schedule Head Coach Odus Mitchell will have one of the largest arrays of experienced material ever assembled on the NTSC practice field when fall practice opens Sept. 1. Besides 21 lettermen from last year's squad, he will have more than 20 Junior college transfers, each with at least two years of playing experience, and several promising sophomores. Three Home Games The F-'les will have only three home games this fall, but fans will have opportunity to see several home games of the freshman squad. North Texas will have a freshman program for the first time since before the war when two ex-Eagle grldders, Fred McCain and Herb FVrrill, assisting coaches Mitchell and De Walker.

With a new stadium scheduled to be completed by fall of. 1951, Athletic Director Theron J. Fouls is planning a larger number of at- home contests with opponents who should draw crowds to fill a new 20.000 capacity stadium. The three elevens which will play in Eagle Stadium this fall are University of Nevada Wolf Pack on Nov. 18 (Homecoming Day), Oklahoma Tech on Oct.

6, and Trinity on Nov. 3. Martin Back Tn those three games Denton fans will have a chance to see a top offensive team go into action, by Denton's Zeke Martin, a three-year letterman and 1949 All- 3ulf Coast Conference quarterback. To back up Martin's passing, punting and leadership, the Eagles will have group of talented, experienced backs. Other quarterbacks on the Eagle squad are Bill Brashier, junior letterman from Eastland, squad- man James Magill of Denton, and Richard Harvey, transfer from San Angelo Junior College.

At left half will be Ray Renfro, 183-pound Junior and hippity little Ley owe, 148-pound senior. Both are stars of the Eagle cinder team as well as grid aces. Renfro stepped alt the hundred-yard dash in 9.8 several times Jast spring. Also available for left half duty will be Bobby Appleton, Junior let- lerman from Fort Worth, two squadmen, Bill Rogers from Abilene and Clint Brisendine from Dallas, and Roy Overturf, transfer from Henderson Junior College. At right half will be 190-pound Kenneth Bahnsen, star of Tyler Junior College last season, and Randal McGee, the 1349 sensation.

Although not as fast as some of the Eagle trackmen, stocky little Bahnsen has teriffic drive and shiftiness. Backing up these two will be soundmen Ernie Marvel from Panhandle and Bert Butaud of Port Arthur, end two Junior college transfers. Bill Clark. Marshall, from Tyler Junior College, and Tommy Gray, San Angclo Junior College, Fullback Prospects Bright Coach Mitchell will have two fast powerhouses to run from the fullback slct, 210-pound sophomore Charley Duffey from Alabama and speedy Royce Womble. Their line-blasting abilities were Ihe talk of the campus during tire spriirg training season.

Lettermnn Ace Towe from Panhandle, Bob Matzig, Dallas, transfer from Kilgore Junior College, and Fred Htck- njan, Robert Lee, transfer from San Angelo Junior College, will strengthen the Julllback post. In front of this fleet of backs DENTON RECORD-CHRONICLE SECTION TWO AUGUST 13, 1950 SECTION TWO will be a forward wall having both speed and power and capable of down fi eld blockln the key to any successful T-formation, On paper the EapJe line does not look as formidable as did the 1949 forward wall. There are no three-year veterans like last year'a Dick Lindsay. A. D.

Catei Jim Eagle and Luther Fambro. However, each man has played a couple of seasons of college football. Fine Pass Suite hers Ends Wendell Swann and Kirk Drew may prove to be two of the best pass-receivers in several seasons. Swann, whd started his football playing at Jeff Davis High School In Houston, was all-conference last year at Panola ior College, Drew is a junior let! terman who showed well for the Eagles last year. Jut-ior lettermen Bob Oandy and Jack Lawless will probably be the defensive wingmen with reserves Bobby Jones from Kilgore Junior College, George Wilkinson from Hillsboro Junior College, and Squadmen Robert Royall and Harold Curnutt also available for duty either offensively or defensively.

The offensive starters at tackles will probably be Ray DodtJs of Brecketiridge and Jim Stuart of ownsVxiro. They were two of the best junior college linemen in the state last year. Dorics played for San Angelo JC and Stuart was an end for Tyler. Both are stout blockers and are fast. Giants Bill Bishop of Border, 224 pounds, and Big John Roberson of Cleburne, 230-pounds, will take over on defense.

They were both defensive regulars last season. On hand for reserve duty at the tackle posts are kettermen Martin To Lead NT Gridders With Pin-Point Aerial Attack Cecil (Zefce) Martin, North Texas State's fine passing star, wlU be seeking his fourth letter and Llttte All-America honors when the Eagles get their 1950 season mderway against ths University Kentucky Sept. After his dazzling performances ast season, Ihe veteran NTSC juarterbaclc Is heading for a ban- ier year during the coming cam- lalgn. Martin was chosen on the 1949 All-Gulf Coast Conference earn after leading the league in passing and is the leading back- ield candidate for a berth on his year's mythical eleven. Much of the Eagles' success In heir rugged 10-game schedule is folng to depend on the former Denon High star.

Martin's talents will receive an early test against the EAGLE SPEEDSTER Loyd Lowe will give North Texas State Football Coach Odus Mitchell plenty ot speed at the left halfback spot this season. He has won two NTSC letters In both track and football. Wood, Bill Lammes, Fred Clotla. ux, Wayne Hlghtawer and Horace DcFord are available along wltl Har- transfers T. K.

Hardy from Ranger Davi'd and a rugged transfer unior College, Ji'mmy Joiies from from Arlington State. John Good- Panola Junior College. Walter O' win. 223-poumls. Hefty Jim Brew-j ouachita an er.

245-nounder who was a guard last season may also play nt a Souhomore George Bcnz from St tackle post this season. i Louis, Mo. Guards Keturn Giant Qutncy Armstrong may The guard posts are stacked four deep with rugged performers who will share the offensive and defensive chores. Lettermen Glen make North Texans forget the los. of Jim Eagle at -the center post At he gave.warning during the spring session.

The 6-3, 225 I pounder is going to be hard to overlook this fall. Working behind him are three of Texas' outstanding junior college centers. Charley Quails of- Arlington State. Sam Pogue of Kilgore, anil Ray McGallton of Tyler. Coach Mitchell will also have squadman Bill Lawhorn and Selby Stahl available.

Reserves Strong Grealer reserve strength will be one advantage the Eagles will have over the 1949 squad. This season NTSC will be able to employ the two-platoon system and still have reserves If they are needed on their unit. The Eaples will be at some disadvantage Is their early games In that the NTSC coaching staff will have had only the spring training session nnd the few days of practice before the Kentucky to bleml (he lettertnen and transfers Into a well-oiled grid machino. Both Mitchell and Walker were well pleased with the result 1 ot the spring training period, which indicated that the seasoned newcomers quick to adapt them. powerful Kentucky Wildcats.

In addition to boasting one the top teams In the nation last year. In Sophomore Vito Parllll they had one of the beat quarterbacks. The Eagles win be depending on Zeke's punting and leadership they meet grid powers like Arkansas, Nevada, Chattanooga, and Midwestern. Last season Martin wound up with 38.9-yard punt average In spite having three blocked. A quid: look at the 1949 records brings out Martin's capabilities and bis value to Cooch Odus Mitchell and his Eagles.

He completed 43 jer cent of his passes, 71 cut of 179 for 1.416 yards and 18 touchdowns. KIs accurate passing wai often the difference between victory and defeat. I Kentucky's star, Parilll, compltt- I ed 54 per cent of his passes, 61 out of 150, but gained only on them and only eight were scoring heaves. Martin gained In the air against Sam Houston State on 9 completions out of 16 tosses. NTSC won that game.

41-H. The tall Eagle tosser pitched three touchdown passes in games wllh Oklahoma City, University of Houston, and Sam Houston. He threw only 3 posses against East Texas Stale and two of them were for touchdowns. NTSC trim- men the Lions. 69-9.

Against Ihe University of Arkansas, Martin passed for 178-yards. He totalled 168-yaVds against Stephen F. Austin and Southwest Texas, and 165-yards against Oklahoma City University. Zeke came to North Texas in 1941 aft-r having played part of the 1944 season with the University of That first season here he was understudy to veteran Fred McCain at the man-under post. KEKE MARTIN selves to their new surroundings.

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