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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1950
Page
7
The Harlem Globetrotters advance man touts the team as crowd favorites by mixing athletic skill with humor. He notes their showmanship outshines strict play, yet promises basketball is still central as they plan a February return with a partly changed lineup.
The article discusses how basketball lacks drama when teams are uneven and notes the Harlem Globetrotters’ European and North African tour. Their playful style and flashy stunts drew large crowds and excited readers worldwide, illustrated by colorful newspaper clippings from multiple languages.
The article criticizes the Harlem Globetrotters for flashy play and selfish style, noting their aimless passes and disregard for standard offense while planning a Europe return and a South American tour. Abe Saperstein profits from the gimmick, attracting fans and potential new players despite concerns.
Advance man says the act will not rush a new show to fit time constraints. Odessa audiences want to see them, despite temporary venue seals and a large seating capacity. The group plans to pace the act to maintain quality and avoid oversaturation.
A garbled period piece mentions Wells High School and Hot San Astonio High School coaching matters. It references a junior team, a 14 year old growth note, and an unusually tall student nicknamed Cracker. The text mixes names Glenn Crocker Phillins and Burbank with uncertain details about football and basketball prospects.
Haney Francis athletic director of Toledo University denounces gamblers bets on the team as endangering the school's reputation. He sent a letter to safety director Edward A. De Angelo seeking aid and advice to curb betting at batting parlors and on black boards and tickets. Francis cites persistent "dirty rumors" spreading after each game claiming the university pays for gambling or fixes.
The Los Angeles Rams meet the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland for the NFL championship. The Rams beat the Chicago Bears 24-14 in Los Angeles to win the National Conference title, while the Browns defeated the New York Giants 38-3 in frigid Cleveland to claim the American Conference crown.
A spokesman refuted gambling accusations as baseless, stating critics come from biased sources. He argued betting margins, not rigging, determine outcomes in games. He warned coaches manipulate substitutions to please gamblers, while noting such claims lack proof. George Dunn won a unanimous decision in Spokane after 30 rounds, with no knockdowns.
In Miami on December 18 aya 19 yearold Sicilian jockey Culmone who was hurt in a twohorse collision at Tropical Park Saturday canceled plans to ride four horses today. He is believed to be released from a Miami hospital and will ride Tuesday as the track prepares for a recordsetting yearend effort amid cold conditions and shivering fans. The day also notes Rams Browns and Bears NFL results with Waterfield Fears and Lujak delivering key plays for Los Angeles Cleveland and Chicago.
Townsend Touah and LSU players vote on season highlights naming Townsend Touah Texas tackle and Bob Gain of Kentucky as top votegetters. Kentucky’s Haber Parilli and Bud McFadin also high in balloting. Browning Ross wins Middle Atlantic AAU senior 10,000 meters in second-fastest time, capping a perfect cross country season.
Philad elphia promoter Herman Taylor stacks the card as Rudy Cruz a Purple Heart veteran from Los Angeles clashes with Ike Williams in an overweight bout. If Cruz wins promoters pledge a title shot against Williams. Cruz previously beat Williams’ stablemate Arthur King in ten rounds, and Williams holds a prior split decision over Rudy in Oakland in May 1948.
Stutts Amusement Center quarterhorse track to close next Sunday for Christmas Eve with a race program planned the following week. Promoter Stutts announced a seven-race card. Sunday results included Toy Boy first Nellie Grey second and a late scratch of Lodeyer. BurkleyWead led in another race with Two Tone and Cockle Bul among winners.
Trinity University aims to reverse a 70-49 loss to Hardin Simone university Cowboys from their West Texas tour. Coach Wheeler relies on Arthur Arn ey who scored 22 points last meeting, with 10 field goals and no free throws, to spark a more decisive outing.
Kean Charles the Reavy Weight champion has been cited for an exhibition at Lackland Air Force base as part of the post’s drive for funds in the war on polio. His manager Blake Minto is arranging a January San Antonio appearance in case a California match develops. Willie Mosconi will defend his World’s pocket billiard title against Irving Crane in a January window, per the Billiard Congress of America.
Three high school basketball games set for Monday feature Lanier Voks versus St. Anthony's Yellowjackets at 3 p.m. at St Anthony's gym, Burbank Billdogs against St. Gerard's Royal Blues at 7:30 p.m. at St. Gerard's court, and Sam Houston's Cherokees against Texas Military Institute Panthers at 4 p.m. at the TMI court. This marks the second meeting of Hurtank and St. Gerard's after Hurtank won the earlier matchup 49 to 46 in the South San Antonio tournament.
Kentucky football coach J Paul Bryant announced in Lexington that he does not intend to leave Kentucky and would like Lexington to remain his home as he continues to mentor the team. His name had been linked to multiple vacancies in college and professional football.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a 4th Army boxing event with references to Bea Witte Suaetie and Mekas, noting a KO at near nineteen feet and a mix of names, places, and outcomes. The legible bits point to boxing results, weight classes, and participants, but specifics remain unreadable.
Dick Hoover of Akron won the $2000 first prize in the national individual match game bowling event in Chicago. The 21 year old rookie became the West’s youngest champion, defeating Detroit’s Jouglard as Hoover posted 876 across finals. Marlon Ladewig of Grand Rapids retained the women’s title with 151.46 points and $600, edging Stephanie Balogh and Pat Striebeck.
Secretary Miller said the Texas center's resurfacing closure and Christmas activity forced a one week postponement of the Woodlawn Center city men's ten pin tournament entry deadline. Miller, who manages about 70 teams, expects well over 100 entries. dates remain unchanged for the weekend of January 13-14.
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