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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1946
Page
5
Jefferson High School Mustang players pause Christmas morning for church and dinner before resuming workouts. The team plans a state semifinal in Austin Saturday, with Odessa next, as coachs prepare for a Texas championship push and ticket sales details are outlined.
Everett, Washington, December 24. Yorgeson, recently sold by Seattle to the Bastion coast ball squad, received a Christmas arrival at Provident Hospital. After learning his wife had a newborn daughter, he fainted twice as doctors revived him. The moment surpassed wartime recollections for veterans.
Austin's familiar ground features Thomas Jefferson and Odessa's West Texas Bronchos meeting in a state schoolboy football showdown. Coaches Coleman of Jefferson and Irvin of Texas have rich Texas high school and college ties, with Coleman a former TCU back and Irvin a former Texas guard. The piece outlines their careers, prior teams, and competitive records as they prepare for the pivotal game.
70 WED EDINBURG, Dee 25 George Stenbyneyer of McAllen 22-year old all America center at Notre Dame and Sianis Brown of South Bend Ind are to be married but details were not disclosed by Strohmeyer who arrived today to obtain a marriage license.
Tucker, Army quarterback hopeful, says he will stay in service and pass on pro football after Christmas. He plans law studies and a future career, while discussing possible leaves and military commitments with West Point. His Cadet basketball role keeps him tied to the academy through January and beyond.
Edinburg trustees approve resumption of football at Edinburg Union College. The college has not fielded a team in 14 years, marking a return of football activity for the institution.
In Los Angeles on December 25, tensions rose as Rose Bowl ticket sales triggered a dispute between Tournament of Roses officials and UCLA. Ackerman and officials argued public sale failures and allocation disputes, with thousands of fans camping outside the ticket office and scalpers cashing in on demand.
La Crosse Wisconsin early today a car crash killed Russell G Schultz 24 ex UW football player and Miss Helen Kassel 17 Decorah Iowa. Four other occupants were in the car driven by Bernard Hilke 23 La Crosse. one passenger Mrs Robert Zischke 23 La Crosse suffered a compound skull fracture and was in critical condition.
Three Cleveland Browns players Tou Rymkus End Speedie and Jim Dan jell were acquitted of intoxication or disorderly conduct charges. Daniel conducted his own defense and won a dismissal after evidence was deemed insufficient. Rymkus and Speedie had helped in Sundays 14 to 9 playoff win over New Year's Yankees.
Tickets priced at 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children for a Fort Sam Houston double header at Leonard Wood Stadium. George Parish announces the program. First game features Fort Sam Houston Boys' Club vs Fort Worth Roughnecks starting at 7:30, followed by Highland Park vs Fort Worth Leathernecks.
Denver University football team arrives at Municipal Airport at 12 30 PM amid city officials including Mayor Guz Mautzmann Police Commissioner Anderson and Sheriff Kilday. Coach Hubbard receives key to the city. A 3 30 PM workout at Alamo Heights stadium follows with another plane due at 5 40 PM.
Eagles and Kingsville set a Friday matchup after a planned two game series in South Texas. Coach George Forehand expects key Eagles to attend Jets-Odessa football game Saturday, delaying any second day contest.
Kentucky's Leo Yarutis fractured his hand in yesterday's workout, leaving the Southern squad thin for Saturday's Blue-Gray football classic. Dutch Meyer of Texas Christian called him the best defensive guard we have, signaling a notable loss for the Gray team.
The Associated Press reports Texas hosts multiple bowl teams arriving by plane for the upcoming games. Georgia Tech, Denver University, Cincinnati, Virginia Tech, Arkansas, Louisiana State, and St Mary of California travel to compete in Texas bowls, with events and parades planned around Dallas and San Antonio. UCLA faced downtime as it prepares for its game, with players invited to local festivities and visits to sports hubs in the area.
New York promoters considered Jake Lamotta of the Bronx as a substitute for Rocky Graziano in a Madison Square Garden bout slated for Friday night. Graziano pulled out with a back pain, while Denver’s Shanks showed reluctance about the change as plans were arranged for a benefit honoring the late James J. Johnston.
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