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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1950

Page

5

Dallas Coyotes Rally Falls Short Against Highland Park

In a classic Texas Class AA gridiron thriller Wichita Falls Dallas Coyotes faced Highland Park with 14,000 fans watching. The Scots led early then the Coyotes staged a late comeback only to fall 27 27 with three minutes left as Beach connected with Cummings for a late TD and Beasley added the point after.

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Don't Quote Me By Johnny Jones Christmas Opinion

A holiday column humorously critiques college football coaching outcomes and the pressure on coaches. It references Cravath, Cherry, Kesler, and others while imagining Santa granting fairness in sports, urging more tolerance for imperfect results and goodwill in the season.

Mt. Claus Tazk Hin Powers Jeviency Santa Tate Kiar Cherry Wes Kesler Jefferavath Hernie Blerman University of Texas Ed Price Ohio State Minnesota Southern California

Stanky Wins New York Baseball Writers Award

Eddie Stanky of the New York Giants is named Mayor of the Year by the New York Baseball Writers. He will receive the Sid Mercer Memorial Award at the BBWA dinner on February 4. Stanky signed a 1951 Giants contract reportedly worth $30,000, a $10,000 raise. The 33 year old infielder had a standout 1950 season with a .000 batting average, led the league in on base percentage, and collected his 1000th major league hit.

New York New York Baseball Writers Eddie Stanky New York Giants Sid Mercer Baseball Writers’ Association of America Stanky Giants Infielfer Stenko

Lackland Hawks Schedule and Holiday Closure

The Lackland Hawks will play Brooks next week with games on Thursday and Friday. Home games resume January 5 with a two night stand against Canton and Navy at Color Christi. The Wrechs observe holidays, closing until January 8, with a New Year gathering planned Saturday night at the Jeodigan Club.

Warnes Brooks Afc Brooks Syn Lackland Catantss Navy Field of Colour Christi Wrechs Jeodigan Club

Andy Obriotti Father of Boy Receives Local Good News

The article notes Andy Obriotti, former SL Mary's University baseball and basketball star, is proud father of a baby boy born December 20. It mentions community sports blurbs from St. Gerard's lanes and Broadway leagues with high series scores by Fikes, Loeffler, Lampman, and Matheny.

Addy Gariots SL Mary's University Riends ST. Gerard's Lanes C. Baumann St. Gererd's Turkey Margie Smithers Rita Hahn Fikes Eddie Loeffler Broadway Jim Matheny Toiie Loeffler Pete Lampman Automobile League

Wharton Meets Kermit In Class A Final Showdown

Wharton and Kermit prepare for the Class A final Monday at 2 pm in Sweetwater Texas. Kermit is a two touchdown favorite after an undefeated season, while Wharton seeks an upset behind quarterback Marvin Felder and a balanced ground game led by Wayne Culvahouse. An expected crowd around 8000 will pack the stadium as Spinks and Cuthirth handle kicking duties for Wharton and Kermit respectively.

Sweetwanh Texas Dee Wharton Kermit West Texas New Braunfels Tigers Unicorns Rick Spinks Wayne Culvahouse Yellow Jackets Sgers Marvin Felder Yellowjackets Hansel Mangum Treldon Cuthirth Spinks

Golf Roundup Brackenridge Set For San Antonio Sweepstakes

The regular San Antonio Sweepstakes Golf assr weekly tournament will be played at Brackenridge with local players contesting for top scores.

San Antonio Brackenridge

Bowling leagues and holiday schedules across city centers

The column lists league standings and upcoming closures across Woodlawn Main Lanes and other venues for Christmas and New Year. It highlights top players like Pie Figtrella and Sawdust Buckner, reports on closures for resurfacing, mentions Brackenridge park golf, and notes a Christmas party with nearly 200 attendees plus notable scores and new prices for opening bowling.

Woodlawn Texas Turners Jill Highland Broadway Meeney St. Gerard’s Biks Alamo Wil Bet Hermann Sons Proamateur Brackenridge Park Myrt Verily Texas Belles Kitty Ridgway Rasied Alice Ty Det’ Brandt Charlotte Manna Bob Murray City Public Service Ivan Allen Dorothy Roberts Fred Gwinn Clancy Bob Mainz United Gas Pipeliners W.N. Arnold Ambrevisien

Zeller Nets First Hole in One at Oak Hills

Golfer Jon Zeller made his first career hole in one on the 146 yard ninth at Oak Hills Country Club on Saturday afternoon. His group mates Ran ee Eas Ray Killian and Allan tis watched in surprise as the ball disappeared in the cup. The Oak Hills group agrees to a Rolf Call prize when a member nets an ace. the club has 76 members.

Jon Zeller Oak Hills Country Club Ranee Eas Ray Killian Allantis Santa Zeller Oak Hills Golf Ero

Bowling Tourney Opens January 14 At Woollawn Inn

Secretary C WJ Miller in San Antonio estimates about 100 teams will enter the all bowling tournament opening at Woollawn Inn January 14. Entry deadline is tonight Sunday and can be secured at any bowling center. Action is scheduled June LEU 2021 and 2728.

C. WJ Miller San Antonio

Considine Blasts Chandler and Owners Over Baseball War

The column condemns Happy Chandler as a controversial commissioner while critiquing baseball owners for forcing his resignation. It argues his tenure mixed whim with policy, and notes a publicized move that left Chandler denied the chance to retire quietly.

Mre Chandler Therfore Sone

Tanners Seek Deer Season Extension for Army Gear

The Tanners Council of America asks states to reopen deer seasons to supply native deer skin gloves for troops in Arctic conditions. Fulton County Tanners president Rutison notes shortages of horsehide and down skin projected by July 1, with total needs estimated at 6.4 million feet of horsehide and 3 million feet of deerskin.

New York Dre Sreag Tanners Council of America Army Quartermaster Corps Gloversville Fred A. Rutison Fulton County Tanners, Assn Trulidon Quartermaster Corps Chicago

Himage Tournament Opens With 27 Games Slated

San Antonio hosts a 27 game Himage Tournament next Wednesday at Alamo Stadium Gym. The AA division brings 16 teams, with 15 games in the open section and 12 in open consolation. Final rounds run Friday night with Brackenridge, Lanier and others in action.

Dags San Antonio Alamo Stadium Gym Dielalogist Price Texas Adéem Trinity University Brackenridge Lanier South San Antonio Central Catholic Hondo Gonzates Ane Wuikey Honda Conzales Tech Sinton New Fraunfels Sam Houston Eagle Pass Edison Hot Wells Victoria Harlandale South San Antonin Sand Stadium Point Jeffer Kingsville Repubir Alamo Heights Harlingen San Jacinto Brownsville Burbank Bay of Cor Bus. Christi Jefferson Tym Austin Je Zag Pang Lave Lamar Detterson Tym Baytown Feitiny

Arkansas Razorbacks 1951 grid schedule announced

Arkansas coach John Barnhill unveiled the 1951 football schedule for the Razorbacks with Arizona State at Fayetteville on September 28 and Santa Clara at Little Rock on October 27. Arizona will replace North Texas State and Santa Clara replaces Vanderbilt on the Parker schedule. no reason given for the changes.

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