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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1950
Page
4
A recreation department worker laments a playground incident where a child trip and kick mirrored rough tactics seen in a televised wrestling match and roller derby. He cites TV role models and questions how fair play and decency can be taught when fans idolize such behavior.
In New York Len Selzer, skating show managing director, notes penalties for elbowing and infractions will curb rough play. Fans, including kids and parents, enjoy the spectacle but fear overbearing rules may dull the action as skaters circle the rink.
A discussion of how televised wrestling fuels popularity while raising concerns about behavior. Included are anecdotes on young fans, a playground official’s cautious stance, and a bizarre aside about a chair incident. Also mentions a theft at College Park and a leadership change at Hanover Shoe Farms.
Philadelphia December reports say Pennsylvan ia athletic commissioner John Da Grosa seeks to bar Joe Louis from further fights in the state for health and future reasons and may petition the NBA. Louis reportedly plans more bouts in early 1949 while New Jersey and Detroit papers cast doubt on his return.
The piece notes Louis denying financial need, saying comeback bouts won’t clear tax debts. Ray Grady cites Louis as determined to prove doubters wrong and chases a potential challenge to Ezzard Charles, while advisers say he’s not broke and plans to fight when exhibition rules ease.
Owen Truett Owen, longtime Arlington Heights coach, submitted his resignation to the Fort Worth school board after five seasons. He plans to operate a stock farm and cited a long planned move. Assistant coach N J Hogan is expected to become head coach.
Parsons drives a Russo-Nichels car to win the 200 mile AAA championship at Darlington International Speedway in one hour 54 minutes 17.24 seconds. The 31 year old ace averaged 104.631 mph to capture a $20 000 prize amid 26 starters and 12 finishers in cold weather.
Span Am League Noongrow Athletic lost to Gaia Frianceco 53 to 46 while Rainbow Gardens beat El Retira club 53 to 36. In American Basketball League at Woodlawn gym Vincent Hlizantio Jed Moon led scoring with 11 points for Garza. Giesn Smith paced Garza with 13. Rainbow led by Keno Tspinosa with eight points and strong throws. Joe Gomez top scored for Retire with 12. Lineups included Monte aly Cela Be eel pbedo and Deblore 4. Garza 24 Spinbsty 158- Feriinsa 4. Carrasco 13 led Retire. Irwin 4, Gomes 12, Ben Retire 16 time.
South Texas teams clash as New Braunfels and Wharton contend over site and kickoff. A coin toss among coaches by Say Antonio’s Alamo stadium would decide the semi final location with El Campo emerging after the toss. Wharton advocated Friday night or afternoon play with community leaders discussing stadium rent and logistics.
In Miami Florida on Sunday Pete Cooper of Ponte Vedra and Claude Harmon of Palm Beach won the Florida International best ball tournament. They defeated Dave Douglas of Newark and Jim Turgeson of Briarcliff one up after sixteen holes. Each winner earned $1250.
The San Antonio Missions announced a spring training camp set to open March 12 in McAllen. Joyner C. JoJo White was officially named field manager, with White leaving for Sacramento after the conference to prepare for duties in San Antonio before spring training.
Houston dispatch reports Al Hollingsworth, 40, a former major league pitcher, signed as manager of the Kingston Buffs of the Texas League by President Arlen Tus sell. Hollingsworth has managed in the Cardinals and at Allen Town and Omaha, winning league titles recently. He succeeds Ban Borgmann, who piloted the Buffs last season and is free to pursue other clubs.
A slate of games and results from the Southwest Conference is summarized with references to Texas Christian University and other members. The report mentions Texas, Baylor, Rice, Canisius, and Oklahoma A&M, plus upcoming matchups and local coverage of scores and notable figures like coach E. Baldy Martin and journalist George Meteod.
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