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Identifier
20065096
Description
The Texas State high school final game is being played Saturday, December 28, 1946 in Austin, Texas. Competing for the State Championship are the Odessa Bronchos and the Jefferson Mustangs (striped helmets) of San Antonio, Texas. The Bronchos' star back, Byron Townsend (27) is leaping over the defensive linemen a one-yard gain and a first down. The short run set up the Bronchos' first touchdown on the next play. Other defenders are Wallace Tassos (39), Kyle Rote (21), and John Boldt (35). Blocking for the Bronchos is Wayne Jones (30). The Odessa Bronchos went on to beat the Mustangs, winning the 1946 State Championship 21-14.
Archival Date
1946-12-28
Collection Name
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection
Collection Number
AR406-6-1884
Original Format
Negatives, Black & White
File Format
JPG
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Subjects
Football; Football players; Football Uniforms; Football Games; Football Fields; Crowds; Fans (Persons); Bleachers; Grandstands; Stadiums; Referees
Names
Texas High School Football State Championship; 1946 Texas State Championship; Townsend, Byron; Tassos, Wallace; Rote, Kyle; Boldt, John; Jones, Wayne; Odessa High School; Odessa Bronchos; Thomas Jefferson High School; Jefferson Mustangs
Subjects
Football; Football players; Football Uniforms; Football Games; Football Fields; Crowds; Fans (Persons); Bleachers; Grandstands; Stadiums; Referees