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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1956

Page

2

Reorganization of ISRAC includes USO amid sports push

ISRAC broadens to include USO aims to unite military and civilian communities through sports and activities. Maj. Robert J. Heckart chairs with Col. Willis Monroe and Douglas Bailey as vice chairs. members span Fort Sam Houston and several air bases. Dramatic plans ahead include dramatics and expanded activities across the network.

ISRAC Inter-Service Recreation and Athletic Council USO Armed Forces Col Willis Monroe Reserves Douglas Bailey Armed Forces Ymca-Uso Isaac Maj Robert J. Heckart Brooke Arny Medical Center Ft. Sam Houston Praoke Afb Randolph Afb Lackland Afb Kelly Afb Medina Afb TSRAC

Frisco Penalties Move Through UCLA Coaching Tangle

A garbled report hints NCAA penalties affecting Frisco and UCLA over postseason conduct. It questions Red Sanders’s future, suggesting his Shrine game status and possible coaching move next year, with uncertainty about UCLA and USC as options.

UCLA NCAA Coninu Red Sanders Sander Shrine Uct.a

Sports Roundup of Rehires and Bowl Games Across Cities

Rehired figures including Srey Bros Misgatchers i Cheylie Kool and Johny Carroll lead Howard Lively's group for Cincinnati Milwaukee Braves as they win two Governor's Cup sessions. San Francisco's Duns extends the 38 game streak with a 62 4 victory as USF to get a new $400 000 gym next season. Keely and ex Don Olympic star Russell arrive back in San Francisco while Bill marries Rose Swisher. Bowl clashes include Bolling AFB vs Ft Hood and Shrimp Bowl in Galveston Arlington State vs Compton in Pasadena. Syracuse receives Lamberti trophy honor as top eastern football. Jim Brown named top collegiate player by the Washington Pigskin Club. Montana State withdraws from the Rocky Mountain Conference, Adams State joins. Navy adds Wilson Whitmire and James Hower to Shrine East squad for Jan 1 game. Keeneland hosts sale of Clifford Mopers bred horses Jan 7 with other dates in California and Florida. Jockey Paul Frey rides a $1247.20 daily double at San Mateo. Miami Marlins of the International League target George Sloper as new coach.

Srey Bros Cheylie Kool Johny Riddle Carrol Shelby Dallas Bob Keely Howard Lively Cincinnati Milwaukee Braves Ravce Ab Nassau San Francisco USF Cowe Palace Kezay Stadium Bild Russell exDon Olympic Bill Rose Swisher Bolling Afb Ft. Hood Galveston Arlington State Compton College Pasadena Calif Syracuse Washington Pigskin Club Jim Brown Wmoentana State Adams State Conn Lewis Mark Foothall Fuel Huston Wilson Whitmire James Hower Navy Clifford Mopers Exas Oilman Keeneland Bey Bomona Hialeah Paul Frey Ganada

Jere Price Tops Star Bowling Lead in All Star Match

In Chicago Jere Price of Ft Worth led after three games of match play in the All-Star Individual Match Bowling championships, edging Mrs Marion Ladewig of Grand Rapids by 424 Peterson points as Price won four matches. Ladewig moved up to second as Mrs Merrick faltered with high-scoring sessions. Lubanski of Detroit set pace in the UBANSKI division with 676 total pins, while Lon Carter and Dick Weber trailed in the field.

Soni Ign Chicago Jere Price Ft. Worth Marion Ladewig Gtand Rapids Mich Peterson Jere Marion Ley Pili Marge Merrie Detroit Wolavo Brand N.Y Miss Mertick Ubanski Lubanski Hig Lon Csrjer St. Louis Dick Weber St Louis Wutrd Ed Lubaurki Betzeit Wee Don Carter St. Aus Pense Ieee Bat Tskif Willian Saat Evan Stuart Indianapalln Hanv Vaumun Jo Tiere Cailf_ waste Wilman Berwyn Paweuas Wall Te Link Sen They Colit Marlon Ladonts Grand Weslds Ste Margo Merrick Charmte Grant Sylvia Wene Philadelphia Tadd Rennie Walosh Clevelant

Edison Puts Hopes On Line at Robstown

Edison and Robstown meet in the Class AAA I state quarterfinals with 10-1 records, led by top scorers Van Dyke and Jones. Edison aims to slow Robstown defenses as both teams boast strong lines and standout backs in a tight playoff clash.

Robstown Dev Hilson Bears Robstown Cottonpickers Nederland An Rryan Edison Jones van Dyke Willie Deacon Eddie van Dyke Deaton Beep Jones Jerry Wiliams Craspin Gutierrez Pete Cruz Johnny Veltman Bears Hal Fieseler Helmuth Dietert Red Abilene Linton Cottonpickens Elison Julius Fincke En Norman Burroughs Rohstown Tno Uvalde Rohstown Mission Qly Edison

Horse Racing MIAML and Ablene Football Updates

Unclear OCR fragment shows horse racing results and quarterfinal football playoff actions. Mentions Lavan Sien Nhe Tropical pate feature by 2 neck, Queen Anne purse, Commas, and Trop ical. In Texas high school football, teams like Stamford Terrell Brady Sinton Humble Honda Eastland and Stinnett advance to semis with Deer Park upset.

Lavan Ayer Rath Victnry

Two Tigers Named All Texas Team by Dallas News

Mil ton Robichaux and Bob Dur rose of Trinity were selected for the All Texas college football team by The Dallas News. The list also includes players from Texas A. & M., and other colleges with multiple repeats from the previous year.

Dallas Milton Robichaux Amerdca Bob Durrose Trinity Dallas News Robichaux Hail Whitley Texas A. & J Pind Milton Tale Jehone Trindlys Tornny Daves Tune Sun Fucktes Gem Tithing Inwird Payne Dean Eleane Raat Veron Gurds Jimine Norlian Texas BNL Pippin Torin Byote Jarke Rodel Giepill Abilene Christie Robby Grinhars Sam Oustons Tole Duteae Trin

Tee Hockey atonal leveue nonereal

The fragmentary note lists a hockey score line with teams or entities named in unclear form. It mentions Bes ide Minaferg Vrakur-Phlindelniin and Clinton with numbers 4 and 7, but no coherent event or context is provided. The readable figures suggest a sporting result, though specifics are uncertain.

Leveue Amit Iptane Tierabey Minaferg Vrakur Phlindelniin Clinton

Northeast Triumphs Over Edgewood and St Gerard’s

In Friday night non-tourney high school boys basketball, Northeast defeated Edgewood 64 to 51 at St Anthony’s and topped St Gerard’s 54 to 49. Top scorer John Narvette of Central Catholic totaled 21 points across the three games, with Pickard 14 and Schonpley 7 leading Central Catholic scorers. Other notable performances include Carney 17 and Barrett 15 for St Gerard’s, while East’s Ganalien led with 13. Players such as Rimkin, Papp, and Radke contributed to the varied scoring spread.

Edgewood Edison Bill MeLaughlin Jimmy Hammel Harlandalay Macglitts Wayne Clark Harlandale Intermissior Indians McLaughlin Clark Hammel Robert Risinger Tefferson Burbank Ronald Durbon Durbon Risinger Tithe Trootlay Heights Brackentidee Larry Dunye Togls Escalante Af Lanier Konsterdt Yormany Reed Willinna Abvae MOK Mebaugnin A Lan Mel Jenner AL Durgt Reneman Balton Hivny Sanger Tallvy

Pitt Plays At Miami Panthers Visit Miami For Key Clash

Miami and Pitt clash in a nationally televised regular season finale at Grange Hand Stadium. Don Bosseler of Miami and Joe Walton of Pittshine display talents that earned them American honors as fans cheer the unbeaten Hurricanes.

Miami Fla Dew Wvatch Don Bosseler Joe Walton Pittshaven America Hurricanes Thait Shason Panthers Grange

Women’s Golf Results At Fr. Sam Fouston Friday

Mrs Tom Downy shot 93 with a 15 panilioun to lead the field at the Fr Sam Fouston Women’s Golf tourney. Mrs R W Samuelson won the second flight with 9024 75. A D Grader won the third flight 1UPST16. Hibberd led the hole division with 69 22 27 and Aire George Jlolman’s B09 Lind also shown. Next Friday’s tournament will be at Willow Spot.

Tom Downy

Anthony Eyes Spleser Bout In New York Fight

Tony Anthony presses for a light heavyweight eliminator with Cilek Spieser on Saturday while Gordon Wallace files a protest over a disputed first round knockout at Madison Square. Harry Sheppard claims Wallace was injured by a knee. crowd of 2000 paid 9000 to watch and booed the ruling. Also Isidore Mackney vs Ike Chestnut slated for January 4 in Panama City.

New York Dec Tony Anthony Cilek Spieser Gordon Wallace Ignuelsant Victoc Madison Square Paclen Wallace Harry Sheppard Muiday Randy Parpiin Krmekad Nhe Commbiskin New York State Athletic Commission Alreary Fas Barney Felix Wallace Holla Anthony Washington Dee Isidore Mackney Paniama Ike

Heights and Harlandale Vie for Harlandale Cage Crown

Heights and Harlandale are favored to reach the Harlandale High School basketball final after semifinals results. Heights beat Brackenridge in the 1 p.m. semifinal, while Harlandale produced a late rally to defeat Edison. The standings show McLaughlin with 28 and Clark 27 as key scorers.

High Grid Playoffs Summary

team names and scores appear garbled. readable items show Stamfordie, Graefi, Ollm, Broly, Nerket, and Mart with unclear scores. overall there is no coherent event or outcome to confirm.

Ulass A Sintoy Bene Park VM Sinha Eine Stine Stamfordie Graefi ‘Terrall Ollm Broly Gling Iameneub Nerket Hinden Tmuuslily Mart

Missouri Seeks Coach Maser Amid Job Talks

Kansas City report says Missouri is considering Chuck Maser of Texas’ Abilene High as baseball coach and potential athletic director choice. Maser notes uncertainty about accepting if offered, while Don Paurot nears retirement and several other coaches were contacted.

Kansas City Der Chuck Maser Texas High Abilene University of ‘Missouri Maser Lhnow Don Paurot Ensels Nail Maker Hit Texas

Golfers Burke Demaret Arrive for Babe Zaharias Match

John Burke and Jimmy Demaret head to San Antonio to compete in the Babe Zaharias Cancer Fund golf match at 2 PM Sunday on the San Antonio country course. Burke teams with Bally Jameson to face Demaret and Rely Dade in Towston and the warten Cran event.

Jackie Marker Jimmy Demaret San Antonio Babe Zahavies

Mother of Earl Charpentier Dies in San Antonio

Rosie Charpentier, mother of Earl Charpentier the former Sunilot baseball and softball player turned local umpire, died Friday night in San Antonio. Known to players as Rosie, arrangements have not been made.

Nis Charpentier Rouge San Antonio Irs Chernentier Earl Charpentier Sunilot Rosie

Havana Golf Event Prompts Memorial of Noted Figure

Fragmented report recalls a local Havana golf event and honors a prominent figure, mentioning a memorial service and participants. It notes a 68 score by a player, with other names linked to the event, amid garbled OCR that hints at a funeral or tribute timeline and regional affiliations.

Deaths in scattered notes from local obit page

Fragmented obituary notice listing numerous names including Leila Ann Mie Tekin Lehn and Bertha Diels Sergiena Sumuluay. Mentions locations in San Antonio and contacts at parish or church offices. Indicates a public memorial in a chapel with unspecified date and attendees.

Leilaan Ind Teather Henne Robert i Mya Bae Bertha Diels Sergiena Sumuluay Canlagteon Beehinpol Martin Wallon B. Reeves Alamol Suumilas Grave Dewey Snionio Beyturs Hurovora Willige Soos San Antonio San Antonio U1 Tin Baptiat Thuroh Ap aUblog Taneda Sibley Hs New Ovens Las Enniktor Dallav Alors Perkin Wneditien Coxe Wuneynlanova Sactionary Akert Clingel Genortth Novait Oetlatlin

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