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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1951

Page

2

Deer hunt opens with football talk in Texas lease

A deer hunt on the Comfort area lease brings more football chatter than hunting as Ellis Wilson Jr. lists athletic notables including Bones Irvin Dub Warton Harry Hamilton Kyle Rate Pat Knieht Charney Lutz Tommy Christian Eli Wilson Jr. and Ricki Wilson, with several becoming coaches and athletic directors. San Antonio fans wonder if Johnny Hernandez is among five Texans entering the Orange Bowl junior events in Miami Beach starting December 26. his mother says no as he remains focused on an education at the University of Texas through a fall tennis scholarship.

Ellis Wilson Jr Bones Irvin Dub Warton Harry Hamilton Kyle Rate Pat Knieht Charney Lutz Tommy Christian Eli Wilson Jr Ricki Wilson Everty Bones Dub Harry San Antonio Johnny Hernandez Miami Deach Fla Johnny University of Texas

Notable Oldtime Giants Pitcher Struggles in Texas

Shufflin' Phil Douglas, once a top New York Giants pitcher from era of Johny McGrawl pennant teams, lies gravely ill in Sequatchie Tennessee after a recent stroke paralysed his vocal cords. His wife stays by him as friends visit. reports note his destitute condition. Also mentioned is pitcher Jass Petty and scouts like Pat Oliver who signed him off the Jota for the Burkbuends, Texas.

San Antonio Shufflin Phil Douglas New York Giants Johny McGrawl Lit Sequatchio Tenn Mort Jass Petty Burkbuends Texas Hander Pat Oliver

Baseball veterans return as coaches in minor leagues

Baseball figures Andon, a 15 year gilt veteran, returns to coach the Toledo club after standout years with Brooklyn and Texas League memories. Ex pitcher Jack Knight to manage Grand Rapids in the Central League. Schoolboy Rowe to work with Detroit farm system pitchers. Dusky Medwick to manage Tampa in the Florida International League, succeeding Ben Chap in Cincinnati roles.

Andon Toledo Brooklyn Antonio Nanthos Jack Knight Grand Rapids Schoolboy Rowe Detroit Houston Cardinals Tampa Ben Chap Cincinnatis

Mancuso Sold to Wichita Falls Ball Club

Beaumont reports catcher Frank Mancuso has been sold by the Roughnecks to the Wichita Falls Squadters. Once a key catcher for the St. Louis Browns during the 1944 pennant run, Mancuso joined Beaumont after a previous waivers pickup from Saint Antonin and became the Roughnecks' regular backstop.

Marcuso Mancuso St. Louis Browns Beaumont Sian Antonin Roughnecks

BAMC Cagers Off Until Dec 31

The BAMC basketball team resumes after a break with a Dec 31 game against Taylor University at St Mary’s Gym. BAMC beat Austin College 64 to 43 last Friday, with Bill Tom and Jose Palafox scoring 21 and 13 points respectively.

BAMC Closet Shop Comets Taylor ‘Wniversity of Indiana St. Mary’s Eymmasium Austin College Prifay Kangaroos Bill Tom Jose Palafox Sila Collnes Casty DoWege Bullfox McClure Drebis Aunie i Gillie Juan Austin

Ice Hockey Report From Fragmented Page Mystery

Fragmented OCR text references ice hockey with scattered names Baalart Wagues and Isle Uily and scores tied to a Washington town. Mentions Belioniin f Satkas Mirtirin and Detrote TIUteh with unclear context and dates.

Baalart Wagues Isle Uily Watrigton Belioniin F Satkas

Maxim Title Bout Offered Matthews Maxim Title Bout Offered Matthews

In a boxing note from CACO Dee 22 1 Taek Kearns. manager of Lightheavyweight champion Joe Maxim says a title fight with Matthews is being prepared. Kearns states Matthews is not in consideration due to lack of effort. Plans include a title match and a split gate share of 29 percent with the welterweight bout listed.

Caco Dee Taek Kearns Joe Maxim Drt Matthews Kearns Tedger Urettle

Grange Recovers From Pneumonia

CINCINNATI December 22 The coaliton of Red Grange, one of football's all time greats, was reported as good today by his attending physician. The physician said Grange suffered pneumonia with complications but his condition is now good. He will remain in hospital for two or three weeks. Grange entered the hospital last Sunday.

Cincago Red Grange Aime Pereals Geo Grange

Cubs Release Mickey Owen from Roster

Chicago Cubs unconditional release frees veteran catcher Mickey Owen who joined from Brooklyn in July 1949 after being restored to baseball's eligible list by Commissioner Chandler. The 1946 Mexican league stint and prior ban are noted as context for his career.

Mickey Owen Chicago Cubs Cubs Owen Brooklyn A. B. Chandler

Cardinals Hire Ryba as Coach for 1952 Season

The St Louis Cardinals named Mike Ryba as a coach for the 1952 season, the third hire by new manager Eddie Stanky. Previous coaches were Terry Moore and Johnny Riddle, who led the Pirates last year.

Lue Dee St. Louis Cardinals Atte Rounerd Lhe Vengjele Mike

Basketball Scores and Team Totals From Multiple Matches

A scrambled OCR style recap lists numerous basketball results with scores and team names. Referenced are Agnes rrr, SeipCune wal Sieh NS ct in Sear tint goRO 70. Gennes ten 44. Arian 60. Sayenes Gy Dulko Og 76. Kant, Rlnte 62. Willamette 84. other lines note various players and partial team identifiers. Overall impression is a dense scoreboard snapshot with mixed readable and garbled names and figures.

Agnes SeipCune Vina Shlinary Paveln Sayenes Dulko Soares Arian Stata Teen Fl Kant Rlnte Katygas Zavooge

Arlington LaVega Battle For Class AA Grid Title

Arlington and La Vega clash in the Class AA Texas schoolboy final at Baylor Stadium with about 8000 fans expected. La Vega brings Billy Keller and a 18 game win streak while Arlington relies on Rusty Gurin and a high scoring offense. Injury notes include Glen Seluzza for Arlington and four La Vega starters possibly limited.

Waco Pi Aington LaVega Arlington Rusty Gurin Avington Terrell Pirates of Arlington Tavern Speckt Lo Batten Williams Toni Lose Schutz Ae Darautt Bailey R. Gunn TA. Tyler

Bucceroni Upsets a Starza at Madison Square Garden

Dan Bucceroni stunned Ring Magazine No 1 contender Roland La Starza at Madison Square Garden winning by unanimous decision after a battle that saw La Starza sluggish and cautious postflu. Bucceroni nicked his right hand in the fifth while rallying from a late bout.

New York Dan Suont Rolaind la Starza Mgat Dangerous Dan Philadelphia Li Starza L& Stanza la Starza Madison Square Garden Secon Secons Bucceroni Aloay Rollie Ton Jala The Associated Press al Herle Buccerani

Murray to Test Baylor By His Absucatint Tees

Murray State will seek a 10th straight win as it meets Baylor in Waco on Saturday night. Murray edged Texas 64 63 Friday when Charlie Lampley hit a free throw after time expired. Other SWC games include Arkansas vs Tulsa at Fayetteville and Tennessee vs Rice Institute at Knoxville.

Murray Baylor Murray State Teachers College of Kentucky Baylor Bears Waco Kentuckians Texas Longhorns Charlies Lampley Arkansas Raverbacks Tulsa Hurricane Fayetteville Relea Institute Tennessee Volunteers Knoxville Texas Wnbeatey Dallas Viter Texas A. & M TCU SMU Arkansas Vanderbilt

Central Goalers Beat Tech 64 60 in Narrow Win

The Ventral Catholic Buttons edged Tech Buffaloes 64 to 60 on Friday night. Lopez led Tech with 15 points while Harvey Cunoy scored 18 for the winners, Pat Veltink added 16. Central surged late after trailing by three in the third, then held off Tech to clinch the victory.

Tech Buffaloes Gus Tech Foy A Lopez Tech Harvey Cunoy Pat Velthink Ubasre San Mini O

Coach Kuhavich Resigns to Seek New Coaching Roles

Kuhavich, head football coach at the University of San Francisco, announced by telephone from the west coast that his decision to re sign was to signal his availability for other coaching positions. He said people are reluctant to deal with those already employed.

Chicago Kuhavich University of San Francisco Jos Iby West Coast

Golfer Stranahan Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy

Miami December 22 Frank Stranahan Toledo Ohio noted in good condition after emergency appendectomy yesterday at St Francis hospital. He has been visiting since the Miami Open Golf tournament earlier this month. Chicago White Sox announce signing Bob Boyd and Bud Sheely for 1982. club now under contract with five players. The Pale Hose led the Pacific Coast league in stolen bases with 40.

Miami Miame UPK Frank Stranahan Toledo St. Francis Hospital Stranahan

Burbank and Edison Win in Local High School Tourney

In the Alamo Stadium gym doubleheader Edison Bears defeated South San Antonio Bolts 42 to 25 while Burbank Bulldogs beat Jefferson Mustangs 28 to 20. Jefferson’s Carl Allen led all scorers with 31 points amid a shaky show for South San with several absentees. Jimmy Kim paced Burbank with 12 as South San pressed a note of injury and absence in the early season action.

Alamo Stadium San Antonio Burbank Bulldogs Jefferson Mustings Edison Bears Bulldogs Jefe Gayle Dagenay Bet Bevis O Winksry Pm A Hathorie

LaJewne Tunes Up For BAMC Game

LaJewne trains at Camp Lejeune preparing for a clash with the Fleet Marine Force All-Stars. The Lejeune squad uses the tuneup as final preparations before facing Brooke Army Medical Center in the Tampa Bay charity bowl game on November 29.

LaJewne Leieune Ledeye Wim Fleet Marine Force Levene Brooke Army Medical Crater San Antonio Nec

Lamar Redskins win Corpus Christi tournament title

Corpus Christi December report shows the Lamar Redskins of Jouston edging Milly Buffs of Jouston to win the Corpus Christi Invitational. Alice defeated Miller High of Corpus Christi to take third place. Pace and Harlinton topped Brownsville, and Sam Houston defeated Ray at Houston, reflecting a close team field despite rough OCR.

Ney Angi Corpus Christi Lamar Redskins Jouston Milly Buffs Alice Miller High Pace Harlinton Brownsville Sam Houston Houston Jon Ray Cormis Christl

Wildcats Roar Back To Down Hawaii In Windy Clash

Arizona erased a 14-6 halftime deficit to beat Hawaii 28-? in a bowl-like finish. Wildcats used a fumble return and multiple runs to surge ahead, with Endl Lea Brandt securing a late score. About 7,500 watched under balmy skies.

Wnululu UPI University of Arizona University of Hawaii Arizona Mawali Hawaii Wildcats

Comets Headed to Florida for Cigar Bowl

The Brooke Army Medical football Comets, 53 strong, travel from San Antonio to Tampa, Florida, for the Cigar Bowl next Saturday. They arrive 1 40 p.m. Monday and will return via New Orleans after the Sugar Bowl appearance. Coach Kramer reports the squad at full strength for the matchup.

Brooke Army Medical Confer San Antonio Tamepa Pia Cigar Bowl Camp Lieime Antone Hine

Waco and Dallas Tigers Reach Semifinals in Tourney

Dallas and Waco teams advance to the semifinals after a high scoring night. Waco rolled past Dallas 90 to 58 to set up a semifinal pairing with Sunset and Adamson. J Ward Poly also reaches the semis as part of the afternoon schedule in this regional college basketball event.

Dallas Sunset Waco Tigers Potton Watco Adamson J. Ward Poly

Giddings Football Champion Class A Triumph at Newcastle

Giddings wins the Texas schoolboy Class A title with a 25 to 14 victory over Newcastle before about 1500 fans. Coach Bill Brademan’s squad extends its season to 15 straight wins and keeps them among three unbeaten teams in the state. Key plays feature Herb Carleston and Neal Namken as Giddings builds an early lead, with Placke and Mutschink contributing on offense and steady defense sealing the win.

Graham Texas Giddings Warrions Newcastle Gliddings Bill Brademan Southwest Texas State Buffarots Herb Carleston Jackie Pla Neal Namken Plucke Carleston Otter Blanton Jackie Stringer Bobcats Stringer Allan Gibbs Virgil Mutschink Placke Lo Namken Mutschink Gibbs Kerired Muschink Funnisters Clayborn Statiatios Chadinis

Connie Mack Turns 89 at Shibe Park Birthday Observed

Connie Mack, veteran baseball figure and former manager, today marks his eighty ninth birthday at Shibe Park. Though inactive in day to day duties since resigning in 1950, he remains Philadelphia Athletics president and visits the park daily, greeting the game as fan No. 1. He plans to keep watching seasons ahead.

Pineadres Phea Rue Connie Mack Ilith Pinhtay i Shihe Park Marek Caninle Connie Mugec Elb Art Ehlers Jimmy Dykes Shibe

Jockey Burr Becomes Seventh To 100 Wins In Year

Miami December report says 17 year old jockey Jovhey Burr from Kansas rode Four No Ramp to victory at Heli Racing Park, reaching 100 wins in 12 months. Burr, weighing about 100 pounds, credited the moment to the cheering crowd and a silver plate from Racing Sec. Gerald Brady.

Miami Jovhey Charlie Burr Kansas Tie al Trological Park Burr Racine Sec Gerald Brady Theile Kansan J. Istelle

Gambling Tax Lifts Betting at New Orleans Track

Secretary Allen Jillis of the state commission cites a 91 percent jump in betting at the track since the new federal occupational tax on gamblers. Mayor Morrison notes $4,974,024 wagered in the first 20 days, up from $3,705,963. attendance rises from 103,000 to 427,160.

New Orleans Dea Allen Jillis State Commission da Lesseps Morrison Chapputs Jefferson Parish

Charles TKO Stops Kabut in Portland Showdown

Evzard Charles defeated Joe Kabut of Woodburn Ore by knockout in the eighth round in Portland. The former champion, weighing 189 pounds, dominated with sharp punches and a decisive finish after Kabut pressed early. A crowd of 6724 paid $3110, the largest boxing gate in Portland history.

Portland Ure Lee Manard Charles Joe Walcoki Joe Kabut Woodburn Ore Keahut Kahut Pameras Oregon Charles Evzard Kahul Kabul Lizard Joe Ste

Laredo Sets Border Olympics Dates For Next Year

Laredo officials announced the twentieth annual Border Olympics dates for next year. The outdoor track and field carnival will draw teams from Southwest conferences and several colleges. A proposed intercollegiate poll tournament may be added to the event in Laredo.

Laredo Dec Ite Ie

Coaching School Site Named Today

Dallas dispatch reports the Texas high school coaching school site to be decided today at a meeting of the Texas High School Coaches Association. The coaches voted to hold the school August 4 5. A new method for selecting high school basketball all stars was announced, with players from AAA AA and A divisions named to northern and southern squads.

Dallas Texas Roneling Alsa Cave Loreures Awil Uwe At Linge le Bol de Norte Ard South

Unclear Fight Result Summary from Fragmented OCR

Fragmentary boxing score notes show names and places like Portland Cincinnati and Baltimore, with scattered numbers. The text is garbled and unreadable in key areas, preventing a reliable event outcome or full participant list.

Unclear Horse Race Card From Fair Grounds and Tropical Park

Fragmented OCR listing horse names, trainers, odds, and results from past races at Fair Grounds and Tropical Park. Includes entries like Conkilda Habdsyt rina and Seaman, with multiple odds, times, and participant notes in a garbled ledger of 20th century racing data.

Fair Grounds Evzy Yhnaves Waberts Hell Rane Dynes Wee Bunton Gah Cook Sting Hye Tale Rinck Baldwin Seaman Bn Eng Walker Nave Cling Teanour Owen Seentchel Carta

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