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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1950

Page

2

Sunset Champions clash ends dramatic playoff shock

Sunset of Dallas reports a chaotic football playoff night as Pt Arthur and Texarkana were eliminated from Class AA by penetration plays. Austin edged Temple 13 12 while Conroe upset Texarkana 7 7 in a tense scramble. Arlington beat Mt Vernon 25 20 and New Braunfels, Wharton advanced to semis.

Conroe Texarkana Mike Higgins Temple Ted Dawson Austin Yard Une Harlingen Aline Mae Gibbon Tommy Presley Lynn Partain Bert Xeyes Alan Hornbarger Presley Arlington Mt Vernon Rusty Gunn Wis Ray Glasgow Kn Jagpers Conver Sion Taroud Archuy Texarkaia Baytown Arther Tu Arthur Austin Femyple Maringen Alee Bartingen Bayawn Pampa Wichita Falls Lubbeck Breckenridge San Angelo Tian Highland Park Cals Preekenvidze Levelland Kermit Odeses Spassis Happy Dimmitt Rochester Steeged Stanton Elderato Eden Lewisville Farmersville Regina Seagoville Our Grandview Valley Mills Elshart Granger Pine Pree Leveratt's Chapel Kilgore Groveton Tomball Columbus Pearland Tir Palacias Dilley Regine Tait Lyford Palacios Villey Pleasanton Bandera Gerald Orton Pl. Avtar Yellow Jackets Neok Orion Frank Eidom Ronald Atnuny Thade Canders Milles High Buccaneers Corburn Pus Christi Kingsville Brahmas

Harlandale Indians Triumph in Season-Opening District Play

The Harlandale Indians routed their outmatched opponents in the initial minutes, then held a steady lead into the third quarter. Norman Skinworth led scoring for the Devils with 54 points and tied with others for hot hands, while Kingsville posted 46 points after the first period as Heights pressed a narrow 10-9 edge early.

Digawide Andlang Harlandale Indians Osat Weils Doug Hart Bradley Pigeon Norman Skinworth Devils Shiayed Honoys Hot Wells Cout Kingsville Mutes Jetis Nelson Alexander Ted Aiken Wen Aever Mustangs Pacs Kingsvite Bratutag Tasso

Women's Golf Interclub Scores In San Antonio Daily League

The San Antonio Country Club hosts interclub women's play with Ft. Sam Houston edging ahead plus 38 to SACC plus 16. Standings list SACC plus 3 Oak Hills plus 1 Brackenridge Kinus 18 and Ft. Sam minus 2. Mrs M R Silling won medal net 75. In the night meet Mrs Robert Caskill shot 95 23 72 and Mrs Frank Hawkins captured the photo event with 119 233.

San Antonio Robert Caskill Frank Hawkins

Savages to visit St Marys for weekend basketball clash

Southeastern Oklahoma College in Durant faces St Marys University at the Rattler Gym on Saturday in a top regional matchup. Savages beat St Marys previously and seek another win as key players from both teams are listed in scoring alongside late free throw chances and game-time details.

Savages St. Mary's Southeastern Oklahoma College of Durant Okla St. Mary’s University Basket Rattler Oklahoma Brooke Amy Medical Center Comets Sam Houston Kirby Minter Oklahoma Center L. D Mahoney BAMC Hob Stone Big Tom Kelly Mats Wes Mallstastern Reisdane Parker Minter Mehianey Cox Rhendin Bowers Amo—Hushing Smith Yem Stone Newijaa Inisie Adetnwane

Longhorns Fear Upset by LSU Steers in Cotton Bowl Chase

Texas Longhorns, 3-1 in the Southwest, face No. 3 LSU in the Cotton Bowl buildup. Coach Blair Cherry retires after the game. LSU, 5-0-0, carries momentum as 40,000 fans expected. Texas will be without key backs Levine and Raley, while Sack Elbert is also out. LSU hoped to meet Texas after a strong season with strong defense and a potent running game.

Austin Dee Teyas Louisiana State Tegatay College Tulane Nick the Tigers Texas Trn Conchh Blair Cherry & Aides Cherry Longhorns Army Navy Exas Lewis Levine Bob Raley S17 Elbert van Buren Temple Aggies Georgia College Park Texas Aggies Georgia Bullfogs Bob Smith Georgia Isaye Georgia Fio Smith Wits University of Maryland Byrd Stadium

Baseball to Continue despite War Mobilization

Pirates general manager Branch Rickey defended continuing baseball during total mobilization. He supported keeping Bill Meyer at Pittsburgh and cited World War II resilience, asserting government and baseball should cooperate to keep the sport going. Rickey revealed Meyer's contract and his prior decision to retain the veteran without public disclosure.

Bill Meyer Pittsburgh Pirates National Baseball League Branch Rickey St, Petersburg Fla Dev. SA Bill’ Meyer Bugh Sall Pirates Hickey Rickey Ming Meyer Fumip Kroxville Tenn Snd Hill Tin

Itinity Wins and Faces Pokes in Abilene Tilt

Trinity Tigers travel to Abilene to meet the Baylor Simmons Cowboys in a nonconference basketball game. Last season the Cowboys beat Trinity, and the Tigers aim to reverse that result this year. Trinity recently snapped a two-game skid by beating Howard Payne 83 to 67, led by Buck Karkiela with 22 points and Alan Vander Zee with 19. Other season notes mention Haram Simmons leading earlier wins, and local YMCA football scores from Friday night with mixed results.

Abilene Trinity jWivtersity Tigers Batdin Simmons Cowboys Cow Pokes Trinity T the Tigers Brownwood Howard Payne Yellowjackets Buck Karkiela San Antonians Alan van

Penna Toski Lead Miami International Four Ball Semis

In Miami today Penna and Toski face Pete Cooper and Claude Harman in the semifinals of the $10,000 Miami International Four Ball tournament. Toski carried his elder teammate to a narrow win on the seventeenth hole. Conner and Verda defeated Kunes and Varga in yesterday’s action. Cary Middlecoff and Ed Oliver meet Dave Douglas and Jim Tornes in today’s other semifinal.

Miami Toney Penna Bell Bob ‘Toski Pete Cooper Claude Harmen Conner Pante Verda Fig Warmon Mamaroneck N. C Gene Kunes Steve Varga Cary Middlecoff Ormona Beach Flo Ed Oliver Seatte Dave Douglas Newark Del Jim Tornesg Briar Suite

Ice Hockey Teague Tyiaa 5 Milwaukee A Oia's Day

Fragmentary OCR item mentions ice hockey and names such as Teague Tyiaa and Ben Henay with unclear affiliations. The readable bits reference Milwaukee and New York, but details, dates, scores, or events are not clear enough to determine a definite outcome or context.

Teague Tyiaa Milwaukee Oia Tacoma & Fedaria Antero Ena Lenena Chathany Apie Eastern Teague New York Ben Henay Talvidaen de Allan

Unicorns to Face Wharton in Class A semifinals

New Braunfels Unicorns, riding a stingy defense that allows 26.8 rushing yards per game, prepared to meet Wharton in the Class A semifinals after routing Lavega and earning a spot in the state bracket. The Unicorns dominated with a 48-0 halftime lead, led by Merlyn Murphey, Charlie Schriewer, and a strong line as Lavega battled but could not penetrate.

Johnny James WACO Lavega Unicorns Pirates Bynum Shantie Bloxom Frank Hefner New Braunfels Merlyn Murphey Charlie Schriewer Bibl Montgomery Unicorn Wharton Brayntels Bucs Bil Mneuper Gary Pitlwin Monphey Vees Dine Harry Atmos David Rutherford Biving Trcket Jask Inez Lehvisner Charl Vie Menan Jetts Charlig Curtis Idekott Brauntets Pirate Kneuper Pittman Sleed Murphey Sammy Howard Sual Howard Svite Game Meaward Starp McCoy Theou Ho Allyn Dennis

Southern Appoints Wade Head Man

The Southern conference chose Wade as commissioner, boosting Duke influence. Wade, a former Duke and Alabama coach, will assume duties next January with a base salary of 430,000 and 13,000 in operating costs annually. The decision followed a day of debate amid postwar and Korean War financial concerns.

Charlotte N. G Duke Blue Devil Wallace Wade Citadel McAlister

College Football: Busar Leads Week Matchup

In a tense college football scene, Busar stars for his team as Peter Clea and other key players push for a decisive victory this week. The game highlights rising talent and strategic play across the schedule.

Warhawks Triumph At Lackland In 56 46 Victory

Warhawks overwhelmed Skyraiders 56 to 46 at Lackland Air Force Base on Friday night. Key players included Foster scoring 16 and Schenck 31 for the Warhawks while Gibbs and Tucker contributed as well. The result extended Warhawks’ lead in the Southwest Interservice Basketball league.

Lackland Afb Nterservice Basket Lackland Warhawks Barksfigle Apb Skyraiders Dine Tieton & Hathkedsle Thoryton Ecv Regist Sre Poncana Tacklal—Gundermén Bri Furmbow Edels Schenck Foster Gibbs Tucker

Bryant to Stay With Kentucky Amid Coaching Rumors

Dr H L Donovan president of the University of Kentucky states Bryant has not indicated any plan to leave and is under a five year remaining contract. Bear Bryant declined comment on Minnesota vacancy as he attended a Oklahoma City luncheon with Bud Wilkinson. Miami Herald reports Minnesota officials discussed Andy Gustafson for the vacant Minnesota post after their win over Missouri.

Lealnglon Thas Bryant Oklahoma City U-Faul Bear Bryant Universiy of Kentucky University of Manesota Beas Bud Wilkinson University’ of Oklahoma Ube San Antonio St. Anthony ‘Hotel Miami Miami Herald University of Minnesota Andy Gustafson University of Miami Minnesota Minnesota Athletic the Armstrong Gustafson Ulnraf Missouri

Fight Results from a Brief Race in Mexico City

A terse report records a recent race outcome in Mexico involving competitors from San Pray and Mexico. The results indicate a modest field with a notable score or time, highlighting the winner and key placements without sensational detail.

Local Women and Army Wacs Meet in City Rec Tilt

Lackland WAPs face Fourth Army WACs in a 2 30 p m first round game at Woodlawn gym part of the Holly Day basketball event. Kaufman department store downed Redzizuez by a score noted with Bates scoring 8 for the winners and Zepeda 6 for the losers.

Lackland Waps Fourth Army Wacs Woodlawn Kaufman's Department Store Redzizuez Buncial Leis Bates Margaret Zepeda Paul Marie Drivela

San Antonio Missions set press conference for manager reveal

Officials of the San Antonio Missions schedule a 6 a m Monday press conference at the Gimter hotel to announce the team s manager for the 1851 baseball season. They will replace Ton Helfer who has retired. Yoo White, a former Texas league Felder and Pacific Coast League field and business manager, is the leading candidate amid silence from the Australians and the St Louis Browns. The officials travel from St Petersburg, Florida to attend.

San Anionio Missions

Vetters Retires as Seguin High School Coach

Lawrence Vetters, after 12 years as athletic coach at Seguin High School and eight as head football coach, retires from coaching to become a teacher. The school board accepted his resignation and planned a Rotary Lions dinner to honor his long service. No successor named. Wellers of Seguin was an early assistant to Jake Wilson in the program.

Lawrence Vetters Seguin High School Seguin Wellers

College basketball scores from a scattered era recap

Fragmented notes list college teams and results with scattered scores including Alabama, Arkansas, Washington, Montana, Colorado, East Tennessee, Carleton, Findley, and Brooklyn area players. Result entries show mixed outcomes like Alabama 75 over Ohio 52, and Washington State 60.

Unii Bisson College Telenat Brankly College Frama Brooklypoll Garrener McCills Redoin Ai York & & Eee Fsap Alabama Row tAla Sewetles Cy Tee Vrnsbingtan Cae St' Kings Abualackian East Tenn Saisean Sugonia Mscon S. Ollats Arkanene Nartheagiery Oy Gels Pewesne Ozer Minolta State Purres A Ra Hosea EU

Larsen Stalks Off In Australian Court

Angered by a foot fault called against him, American tennis champion Art Larsen walked off during his Victorian championships semi final with Ken McGregor. He later defeated McGregor 2 6 7 5 6 2 to reach the final against Frank Sedemen. Larsen then argued with partner Dick Savitt and was restrained from quitting again during a doubles match. Sedgman and McGregor won the doubles 11 9 6 2 6 2.

Melacurne Australia Art Larsen San Leandro Cliif Ken McGregor Dick Savitt South Orange McGregor Frank Sedemen Savitt Sedgman Larsen Savill Kooyong

No. 1 Noor Aims For Hollywood Gold Cup Fight

Field of ten horses for the $200,000 Hollywood Gold Cup late today includes Noor the Irish bred drawing the outside post with His Prince beside in seven. Ponder Wee and other contenders start from mid pack as drivers and jockeys listed in the lineup.

Noor Hut Ponder Wee Ir . T. Biive

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