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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1946
Page
4
Jefferson Mustangs coach Bones trains to design an attack against Edinburg Habests in a District 16-AA showdown at Alamo stadium. Despite injuries, senior backfield leaders aim to exploit Edinburg’s defense as they push toward a state playoff bid.
Thousands bought boxes and reserve seats Sunday for next Saturday's Jefferson versus Radlinitnry district exam. City Athletic Director noted high demand with prices $80 boxes and $120 premium seats. student tickets offered. Weather expected favorable for 11 000 to 14 000 in attendance.
The University of Texas begins its basketball season in Austin under Coach Jack Gray as North Veaas State College visits Gregory Gym. Due to large enrollment only 7 000 seats can be filled of the 17 000 student capacity, and the public will not be admitted to games this year.
State auditor reports Wallace Butts received 14748 from the University of Georgia last fiscal year with 1749 as an old bonus and 1800 in contingencies. Robert Lee Dodd at Georgia Tech had a gate tally and expenses noted, while Georgia Techs athletic association shows 327428 in receipts and 244464 balance.
The United States finishes with the winner across three matches, 70 11 9 and 54, as 1600 attend Brackenridge Park for the polo conclude. Cecil Stlit of San Antonio and Llano Star aided a Mexico clash, with Mexican players Miguel Gracida and Cabri Gracida in action and Antonio Herrera stepping up for the hosts. Redoubled effort and stronger stickwork were noted, and Harry Todd led the Open golf tournament after a three hour round.
Field trials at Malakotl feature Texas open champion and national and hometown contenders. Entries include Village Tigh Jinks and Mississippi Yo with 13 amateur stakes and 34 in the Texas open, keeping Mattes and others in suspense.
Harlandale Indians travel to San Antonio area for a bi district playoff tilt with Lockhart Lions at Alamo Stadium Friday night. Coaches Howard Harris Cecil Willis lead Harlandale in bid to defend 135 A 36 A title as San Antonio and local officials arrange neutral site action.
Hardin Simmons holds the best Texas season record with 10 wins and no losses or ties, while Rice and Texas also post strong marks. The Cowboys defeated Texas Tech 21 to 6 to seal the Border Conference title as bowl selections loom in December. Rice aims for the Orange Bowl after a 12 6 win over Baylor, sharing the SWC crown with Arkansas. The Lone Star champion Texas State faces College of the Pacific in the Optimist Bowl in Houston on December 21.
Boosters of Notre Dame Georgia and UCLA claim the national title lead after Army Navy near-miss and a late season showcase. Georgia crushed Georgia Tech 35 7 with Charlie Trippi scoring three touchdowns and passing for another. UCLA powered past Nebraska 120 boosting season totals to 19 313. Bowl lineup shaping with multiple conferences finishing strong.
In the Victoria championships, Jack Kramer and Toul Schroeder reached the doubles semifinals by defeating Dinny Pails and Lionel Brodie 6 2 1 0 13 11 in a blistering match. Bill Talbart and Gardner Murray also advanced with a 2 6 6 4 victory over Jack Crawford and Bill Sidwell.
Golf professional George Shine aced No. 9 with a four iron on a 287 yard shot during Willow Springs Sunday sweepstakes. A field of 20 competed as Shine joined top finishers GR Maus and Ken Lawson at 71 strokes to share the lead.
Oklahoma City University back Andy Victor surged to the national scoring lead with 124 points across 11 games as the season winds down. Victor moved ahead of Gene Roberts of Chattanooga after scoring a touchdown total and eight extra points in a 76 to 6 win over Drake Wesleyan, while Roberts added two touchdowns to reach 117 points.
Grady Hatton, rookie infielder for the Cincinnati Reds, was named the NBCs No. 1246 Alumnus. Hatton was an all American sandlot star for three years before turning pro in 1941 with the Waco Dons and in 1944 1945 with the Shore Flyers.
The eleventh annual Texas Golden Gloves amateur boxing tournament will be held in Fort Worth February 4 to 7 with five nights of boxing and a rest day Sunday. District tournaments run January to early February, and Texas winners advance to the Chi l taxa tournament of champions February 26.
Louisville December 2 Col Matt Winn president of Churchill Downs says 1947 Derby box applications exceed supply by 800 The 72 year old Downs master hopes the spring event will someday attract 200000 spectators indicating growing demand for the famous race and facility.
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