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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1951
Page
6
Harald Scherwitz notes Florida baseball umpire schools readying for spring activity. Fans fear signs of scandals and safety measures after recent barber college racket, as Giants chase National League pennant and season surges toward summer.
A veteran voice defends baseball umpires, denying scandal in the profession. He notes fans blame harsh calls, but insists umpiring requires impartiality and integrity. He cautions against teaching cheating myths and urges schools producing umpires to uphold high standards.
In midwinter this piece notes many professional players from the United States seek milder climates. It highlights Cuban, Panama, Venezuelan, and other leagues drawing minor and major leaguers who earn good salaries. Names like Hari Hackst Wall Lanfrancont Al Papai and teams such as Missions and Capurz are mentioned in context.
San Francisco reports the East and West teams returning to football preparations after Christmas. Kezar Stadium hosts the Saturday all star game in three days. Players endured a drizzly Christmas morning while resuming practice, with the West group working indoors on play timing and ball handling.
In Sydney at White City stadium American Vic Seixas opened with a 6-3 6-4 6-7 6-4 win over Mervyn Rose as Australia’s Sedgman toppled Ted Schroeder 6-4 6-3 4-6 6-4. Shields kept Schroeder and Sedgman pairing, with Savitt possible if Schroeder rests.
In a dramatic Davis Cup singles match Seixas defeats Schroeder after a fierce fourth set display. Sedgman’s steady serving and Rose’s late surge kept the crowd buzzing as the Australian public weighed in on the singles selections. Seixas, though winner, faces a tough Priday rematch as the series mood remains unsettled.
Forty four members of Georgia Tech's unbeaten football squad arrive in Miami by plane for the New Year's Day game with Baylor. The Bears practice in Waco today and board a plane at 8 am Thursday. Tech expects to reach Miami in midafternoon and prepare for the contest.
At Ft Benning the Combat Training command team and coaches honored Lt Willie A Hodges for leading the unit to a second place finish in the Ft Being Football league. Hodges, a Prairie View alum, was noted as a vital blocker at offensive guard and is bound for the Far East command with a gold souvenir football to follow by mail.
Chicago jan 26 1951 Saul Rogovin 205 pound right hander traded from Detroit to Chicago White Sox earlier in the season proved the most effective twirler in the major leagues with a 2 something ERA and a 21 19 record in 154 or more innings. The season saw six 20 game winners led by Rogovin amid a ledger of league leaders and record innings pitched.
Walla Walla Washington December 26 ENS reports Walla Walla High School students devised a plan to curb silly boos during basketball games. They suggest fans cheer appropriately and mockery toward referees be replaced by orderly, respectful behavior.
New York's Donoghue 26 9 1 against DAndrea 18 3 2 in a welterweight showdown at St Nicholas arena Wednesday night. Donoghue from Yonkers has grown from 130 to 152 pounds and aims to extend his recent winning streak. DAndrea from the East Side is rising with 5 knockouts in his 18 wins as Radio KMAC prepares to broadcast the 9 p.m. match.
Span Am League A action starts at 7 p m Wednesday as San Fernando meets Club 15 in the San Fernando gym. The second game features Moonglow Athletic Club against Riverside Katz at 8 15 p m San Fernando leads the league and aims for its sixth win.
Vanderbilt quarterback Bill Wade led the South to a 35-7 win over the North in the Shrine Bowl at the Orange Bowl before 39,955 fans. Wade threw 27 passes with 15 completions for 250 yards and three TDs, earning top player honors as the South achieved its third victory in the series and the most decisive margin yet.
The report lauds Wade as the hottest player in a 52 round selection from 31 colleges. Miami coach Gustafson calls him one of the greatest ever seen as South and Worth coaches praise his protection and performance amid a South 20 yard gain and a 17 yard run setup. Both coaches plan a 24 hour stop in Havana before Miami return.
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