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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1950

Page

2

New Braunfels Unicorns Set for Semi Final Clash

LaVega advances and meets New Braunfels in a state Class A semifinal after a 2466 yardquarter finals win over Georgetown. George Shaver and Marshall hooked for scores as New Braunfels led 19 to 6, with regional crowds of 7500 watching the Eagles’ final bid.

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Football Results and War Aid Recognition Mentioned

A posted notice mentions football results and cites Harry Emigh of Dallas as stating that servicemen welfare leaders in Savannah Augusta Shreveport and San Antonio will receive special recognition in New York next week at a meeting of the president's committee on religion and welfare in the armed services. The piece references World War II era context and notes several regions as doing outstanding work in the estate area.

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Women's Golf results from San Antonio tournament title

Mrs Edna Lapham with 9 crass 18 handicap and 8 net won the first sync in the San Antonio Women's Golf asst tournament at the San Antonio Country emb Foie. Mrs W Meek won Sha setond gight with 11030 0, Mrs Harvey Lodiow waaly Acaoer in the Driole flight with 5 20.35.

Edna Lapham San Antonio Harvey Lodiow Waaly

Pearsall Triumphs Over Sinton In Regional Football Clash

In a regional high school football game Pearsall defeated Sinton by a strong ground game. Pearsall led with a first quarter score and built on it with consistent yards, while Sinton struggled with fumbles and key downs. Pearsall’s Roy spurred the effort with 83 rushing yards as quarterback Dyer produced punting and drives for the Pearsall victory.

Sinton Texis Bee Sawsall Dts Bob Carvor Univ FM Abe Wwe Coronado Trent Pearsall Inton Bill Dyer

Unclear OCR: fragmentary text from a local notice

Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled names and figures. No clear events, dates, or subjects identified. Unable to determine a coherent news item or人物.

Fragmentary proper names sequence from an unidentified text

OCR fragmentary text shows a list of personal names and scattered words. Context and coherence are missing, making it impossible to determine event, location, or date. The readable elements are mainly individual names without clear relationships or actions.

Dry Gridiron Gives Army a Break Football

Weather disrupted Army Navy coverage as a broadcast from San Antonio anticipated a big finale. The piece reviews 1950 college football, noting Oklahoma and Kentucky in the Sugar Bowl, and previews major bowls, with Army Navy and Notre Dame SMU slate sights.

Kramer Makes It 1-10 Over Segura

Philadelphia match report notes Jack Kramer extended his lead over Pancho Segura to ten in a crowded county tennis show at the arena last night. Moran defeated Adio and the event ran through several sets ending with unsteady play and a clear advantage to Kramer in the standings.

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Rattlers Visit St Edward’s In Austin Open Game

St Mary’s University basketball travels to Austin Saturday to help St Edward’s officially open its gymnasium. The Rattlers and Hilltoppers meet at 8 p.m. with St Mary’s seeking its first win over St Edward’s in five attempts. Previous seasons saw mixed results between the teams in Austin and on neutral floors.

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Hardin-Simmons Cowboys Seek 3000 Yard Passer Milestone

Hardin-Simmons University Cowboys face Texas Tech in Abilene Fair Park at 2 pm. Key players include captain Brooks Allen and co captain John Ford. Immortalized passer Pole aims to reach 3000 career passing yards since 1947 with 14 more yards needed.

Eye Vial Abilene Hardin Simmons University Red Raiders Fair Park Stadium Bubba’ Wilson Hugh Higgins Tom ‘Adams Heserve Reland Starkey Hnemen Brooks Allen John “Kade T" Ford Max Box Nolan Tiger Bagks Madaj 'T Hardin- Simmons University Southwest

Old Buddies Foes in Houston Game

Former coworkers Buddy Stothers of Tulsa Hurricanes meets Clyde Lee at Houston Cougars. Tulsa, favored by two touchdowns, aims to extend its eight wins one loss one tie season while Houston has won four of five. Both teams share Wichita as a common opponent in a key early season matchup.

Aawarton Devt Buddy Stothers Tulsa Hurricanes University of Houston Cougars Clyde Lee Lee Tulsa Teins Houston Dougs Wichita

SMU Blocks Kick To Tie TCU Frosh

Dee Wallas blocked a fourth quarter punt to secure a tie for SMU against TCU Frosh. Danny Powell scored in the second quarter to put TCU ahead, SMU blocked a punt by Darrel LaFitte, Alex Litton recovered for a touchdown, and George Kendall added the extra point while Bil Litton kicked after a TCU TD.

Wallas Dee Southern Methodist Inviver Sys Kvessmen Ram Nic Wilyne Texas Christlan University Wogs Mrnday Danny Powell Tat TCU Darrel LaFitte Alex Littonkin SMU George Kendall Bil Litton Wogs

Barksdale Faces Comets in Saturday Night Showdown

Barksdale AFB hosts a Saturday night game between Barksdale and the Comets. Kickoff is at p.m. local time, with fans awaiting the season clash at Leonard Wand Stadium.

Barksdale Afb Leonard Wand

Texas Names Ed Price New Southwest Coach From Texas

Ed Price, longtime Texas athlete and coach, becomes the University of Texas head football coach succeeding Blair Cherry. Price signs a two year contract at 14000 annually, taking over after the Cotton Bowl. The move marks the Southwest Conference’s fourth coaching change in a year with Texas targeting a strong resurgence against 1951 opponents including Oklahoma Notre Dame and Purdue.

Austin University of Texas Ed. Price Blair Cherry Jate Price Longhorns Cherry Price Tela Eers Jan, Lon i Tennessee Oyhens Rob Woodyaté Jelé Baylor Florida George Sauer Navy John Barnhill Arkansas Otis Douglas Matty Bell Southern Methodist H. N. Rus Sell Dutch Meyers Texas Christian Harry Stiteler Texas A Jess Neely Rice Texas Alahama Pryce Corsicana Hillsboro el Paso Kentucky North Carolina Purdue Oklahoma Notre Dame State

Noor Sets Track Record in Victory at Hollywood Park

Noor ridden by Johnny Longden won the Hollywood Gold Cup prep at Hollywood Park in 1:48 for the mile and an eighth, seven lengths ahead of Palestinian with Assault third. Noor carried 124 pounds, paid 3.50 to win, 2.40 to place, and 2.10 to show, signaling a potential rematch with Bill Brings’ Horse of the Year. Other top finishers included Palestinian and Assault in a strong field, with Ble Reading and Sun State tailing the cast.

Inglewood Calif Feld Charles $ Howard Noor As- Samil Palestinian Hollywood Park Stength Joss Hill Prince Helmont Johnny Longden Burning Dream Farim Tiidore Bieber Jamaica Janeh Pont Neor Gorflon Glisson Bill Roland Reading Sun State Ayearald Noor Bill C. T. Chenery Vanderbilt String Calumets Vanderblt Next Move Bed O' Roses Bewitch Wistfal

Jefferson and Reagan upset in state title chase

Houston and Sunset pull shocks in the conference finals as John Reagan and Jeff S defense overwhelm Jerris Wallace's Mustangs and Arlington Heights, setting up an uneven state final. Reagan routs Jeffs 35 to 0 while Sunset defeats Arlington Heights 42 to 106.

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Australian debut fuels Washington State hoops win

Cy Australiay Peter, a 6 foot sophomore transfer from Sydney, led Washington State College to a 50 point victory over Eastern Washington in his basketball debut. The first American game for the newcomer from "down Hitler" featured him as high point man with 42 points, drawing praise as the top scorer in the opening contest.

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Sunset Leads 120-Point Second Quarter Rally

A crowd of 10,500 watched Sunset surge to a 120 point lead in the second period as Jack Hayes ran 42 yards to David McNair for a TD and Jerry Rose caught another pass. Jeff faces later scoring by Ainge ton Heights on a Spencer to Amyett pass before halftime.

Jeff Skeerryes Jeff Tolar Bulldogs Reagan Devin Robert Easley Yel Mustangs John Nisbet Enz Howard Moo Jimmy Franklin Joe Tissue Easley Connie On Jett Nister Jetf Sunset Jump Ide Jack Hayes David McNair Joe Pre Jerry Rose Aingeton Heights Charles Spencer James Amyett

Famechon and Gatica Shine in New York Boxing Show

Fight results from Madison Square Garden feature Ray Famechon of France stopping Archie Devine in 7th round and Jose Gatica of Buenos Aires winning via fourth round knockout over Terry Young. Card includes welterweight win for Cordell and plans to pit Famechon Romeo. fight details note weights and tentative matchups for future bouts between IBC managers Al Weill and contenders.

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Mohicans Beat Tejas In ACA Touch Football Clash

In ACA action on Friday Mohicans defeated Tejas 12 to 6 with Wille Longoria starring for the winners and Norberto del Vera for Ure Josers. Osages shut out Creeks 12 to 0 at Route special, Mel Hernandez scored for the Osages and Joe Dominguez for the Creeks.

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