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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1946

Page

2

Sailor Shot by Military Guard At Chicago Union Station

A military guard was held today after wounding Seaman Charles W. Gustafson during a melee at a Chicago Union Station restaurant. Master at arms George F. Yates, 26, of Birmingham, admitted shooting Gustafson when he tried to intercede in a fight involving Pvt. Dillon Sfedge Jaste niger. patrons panicked.

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Sady Mack Fight Results in Dallas and Across Cities

Report of Sady Mack fight results and multiple boxers across the United States. Includes New York and Chicago bouts with various decisions and knockouts, noting weights and outcomes. Also mentions Lew Jenkins from Sweetwater and Camp Hood in context of the event timeline.

Dallas Lew Jenkins Sweetwater Camp Hood Convineins Ie Tangy Almoal Deakins Gray New York Charley Pusari Fevington Buck Taylor Coulport Pay West Palsuhach Lee Bale Vonorati Steve Babatino Brooklyn N.Y Milwaukee Stuuy “Sherrer Tah Milwaaukee Bamrmy Bedvel Detroit Ashury Paric MN. T.honey Chile Joinson Philadelphia Che Turner Princeton Waterlusy Franklen Boal Thoradton Comn Ovtpolariau Tony Walco Middletown Conn Chicago Wardington Del Willie Siexander Chester

Rattlers Bow To Bobcats In Road Return Test

The St Marys Rat Neys travel to San Mateos to face Southwest Texas State Teachers College Bobcats in a return basketball game. Southwestern University fell Friday night 42 to 13 at San Antonio Live. The Rattlers, who beat Daniel Baker and Southwest Texas, seek an upset on the road.

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Lone Star Loop Plans Baseball Return to Schedule

Lone Star conference signals baseball could rejoin majors as an issue at the winter meeting. A resolution seeks opinions from member athletic committees. Track meet set for May 9-10 at the University of Houston, tennis May 2-4 in Nacogdoches, golf May 7-? in Denton, spring meeting May 6 in Denton. L. I. Smith reelected president. W. W. Dossey vice president. J. Roy Wells secretary treasurer. Oscar W. Strata re-elected chairman of the athletic directors and coaches association. Robert Berry named secretary.

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Jefferson Lamar Playoff Clash Sets Sights on State Crown

In a hard fought 15-AA semifinal preview, Jefferson and Lamar meet at Alamo Stadium with both teams at ten wins and one loss. Key players include Tassos and Repass for Jefferson, Champion for Lamar, and a capacity crowd near 28,000 expected to witness a potential state title bid.

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Football Today Alamo St Admits Lamar Redskins Jefferson Mustangs

Rosters list players and numbers for ALAMO STAD LAMAR REDSKINS and JEFFERSON MUSTANGS with starters and reserves by position. Highlights include key backs ends guards centers and noted player numbers for both teams from the matchup.

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Lufkin Crushes Waco to Reach Semi Finals in Texas Playoffs

Lufkin overwhelmed Waco 35 6 to advance to the penultimate round as two Panther fumbles limited the Tigers until the third period. Jim Mott led the offense with passing and rushing and Dozier connected on a key pass for the Waco score. Odessa and Dallas North Side clash Saturday while Jefferson meets Lamar in San Antonio for the other semifinal spots.

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Jayhawks edge Razorbacks to reach Dig Six final

Kansas rallied from seven down with six minutes left to defeat Arkansas 53 42 in the Dig Six tournament semifinal. Spearheaded by Schnellbacher Evans and Black, Kansas kept its title hopes alive as Arkansas grieved in the final moments.

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Edison grid clash ends in blank tie memorial game

Ex football players from Edison High staged a memorial match at Faison Field drawing about 400 fans. Neither the Whites nor the Blues could score as Bil Sheig provided effort and strategy. Players honored included Gob Knight Alvin Yorks Buckly Yorks Otto Schwarz John Deathe Earl Deathe Harry Hieronymus Jack Keller Charley Pitts and Olin Brandl.

Edison H Igh School L400 Wwateh Edison Football Mothers’ Club Bil Sheig Faison Fella Blues Gob Knight Alvin and Buckly Yorks Otto Schwarz Tohn Earl Deathe Ind’ Whites Harry Hieronymus Jack Keller Charley Pitts Olin Brandl

College Basketball Scores Across the Nation Report

A flood of college basketball results features numerous schools including Arizona, Texas Tech, Villanova, Saint Lawrence, Middlebury, McGill, Albany, Virginia Tech, Butler, George Washington, Manhattan, and Colorado College. The roundup notes wins and losses with scattered scores across conferences and regions, reflecting a busy early season slate.

Lipscomb Wins Low Net in San Antonio Women’s Golf Meet

Mrs. R. E. Lipscomb earned the low net honors in the San Antonio Women's Golf Association weekly tournament at San Antonio Country Club on Friday. Low gross honors went to Mrs. H. B. Killian with 86 for one-hole play, while Mrs. William Blanchard posted 55-24-31 and Mrs. Ann Pogue 65-17-48 as low in their categories.

R. E. Lipscomb San Antonio Women's Golf Association San Antonio Country Club H. B. Killian William Blanchard Ann Pogue

Golfers clash in fourway for first at Willow Springs

In the DDD golf association tournament at Willow Springs a fourway for first featured Dr A L King with 88 20 68 H Richards 9 12 69 Dr John Case 13 9 68 and W H Crain 71 8 68. Tulsa’s WULSA bought 34 year old Yank Terry from Los Angeles and added outfielder Charles Flingeveld 34 from Hagerstown Md of the Interstate League and catcher Marry Land 24 from Los Angeles.

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U S and Australia Select Tennis Teams for Davis Cup

U S team to likely field Jack Kramer and Ted Schroeder in singles against Australia’s Bromwich and Pails during Christmas week. Bromwich, Pails, Quist, and Colin Long named by Australia, with Parker excluded from singles. Doubles plans unsettled as both sides weigh pairing options for the decisive fixture.

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Champs Crowned in Class A and B Grid Football 1946

The 1946 Texas Interscholastic League grid season ends with 20 new champions listed. Regional finals saw Pilot Point edge Wilmer Hutchins 8 first downs to 9, Denton county team comeback in final seconds. Class A and B regional results include Phillips over Wellington, Monahans over Littlefield, Bowie over Trying, Edgewood over Teelid, and others across Regions 1 to 10.

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Baylor to let new head coach pick assistants

Baylor board of trustees indicated the incoming football coach will select his own staff with council confirmation. No candidate has appeared before the athletic council, and reports of a shortlist or invitation are denied as misinformed.

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Bears Pro Choices Column Headlines Championship Showdown

New York December 14 The Papa Bear George Halas brought the Bears to town to face the Giants in the NFL championship. Betting shops set the Bears as 10 point favorites after already shifting odds overnight. The Bears trained at Polo Grounds ahead of the post season clash. media commentary notes Halas’s firm grip on his players.

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Columbus Handles Edgewood in Region Nine Thriller

Columbus punishes Edgewood 27 6 in a tight Region Nine clash as Charley Urbanowich and John Gunn spark the Red Raiders. Baumgart fires bullets and Mach hauls two scores while Edgewood’s back Urbanowich is stymied by a stout Cardinal line and a late interception.

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