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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1955
Page
7
Wednesday marks Ground Hog Day and Candlemas with various observances but the sports page focuses on the marmot myth. If the ground hog sees a shadow winter lasts six more weeks. if not, spring arrives. The piece notes skepticism about European origins and previews outdoor sports events through March 16 depending on the forecast.
In Harlingen and Brackenridge Park, officials joke about tracking a ground hog at the Texas Open amid Wilson’s absence. Lucille Grizzell pledges to guard the entrance while a playful town watches horse racing trends, noting foreign-bred lineage shaping American racing per Ty Shea’s analysis.
Kentucky's Wildcats hold the top spot for the seventh straight week in the AP basketball poll. They edged San Francisco 1031 to 953 with 48 first place votes to 33 for the Dons, while Georgia Tech handed Kentucky a 65-59 defeat.
Outfielder Karol Kwak, who hit .292 for the Missions last season, was sold to the Charleston club of the International League for an undisclosed price. The move leaves San Antonio with one holdover outfielder Stan Holimig. The Orioles also announced Jim Pisoni signed a contract after batting .245 with the Missions.
Four managers were named at a meeting Monday night at Leck Hill School for Northside Suburban Little League teams. G. W. Draker American Laundry D. Hansborough Weldhagan Builders J. Z. Stafford McDonough Brothers and D. J. Keuper led teams yet to secure a sponsor. Practice begins March 19.
Georgia Tech defeated top ranked Kentucky 65 59 in a Southeastern Conference game. Tech guard Bill Helms led with 24 points as Kentucky missed all its first half free throws, while Tech capitalized with 25 free throws to Kentucky’s five. Coach Hyder praised his players for a strong effort.
Miami announces Kurt Barris an all American from Oklahoma will join the 1955 Cleveland Browns draft pick to join the football coaching staff next fall. Roger Harvey injured knee in practice, Aggie loss noted as Texas A&M basketball season of 1954-55 continues.
Boston reports Ted Williams plans a return to baseball as a Sox star if persuaded by owner Tom Yawkey and GM Joe Cronin. Williams, who retired after the 1954 season, may rejoin spring training per Fred Corcoran's statements in the Miami dateline Boston Post story.
A bill from Sen. Doyle Willis in Austin seeks to expand the Game Commission powers to set deer seasons and bag limits across most areas, shifting authority from local and special laws to the appointed commission, while excluding saltwater. The measure would centralize hunting and fishing regulation, reducing local control but not altering saltwater rules.
New York February 1 AP Baker famed for 1911 World Series homers and Ray Schalk the long time White Sox catcher, selected by the veterans committee for baseballs Hall of Fame. Induction set for Cooperstown July 25. The pair join recent electees DiMaggio Lyons Vance Hartnett.
George Blackburn signed as University of Cincinnati head football coach on Monday following Sid Gillman’s path. He previously coached at Miami University and served as an Army assistant under Earl Blaik, later returning to Gillman at Cincinnati.
Pitcher Procopio Herrera of the San Antonio Missions announced his engagement and marriage in Mazatlan Mexico to Senorita Maria Flores de la Barraza. He will report to Baltimore Orioles in spring and recently led his team to a Mexican Pacific Coast Winter league title with a 9-4 record, awaiting a playoff with Veracruz league winners.
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