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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1948

Page

5

Locke Hogan In Early Links Closed By Weather

Golfing notables including Bobby Locke and Ben Hogan are delayed by wet conditions at Brackenridge as the Texas Open weather dampens plans. Players arrive by car or air from Tucson San Francisco Phoenix and nearby towns for the pro am event starting Friday with $2000 first prize at Tucson twist.

Bobby Lock Benny Mogan Willow Springs Lawson Lillie Locke Reg Taylor Tucson Uvalde San Antonio San Francisco Phoenix Lorkt Brackenridge Logan Hogan Stewart Skip" Alexander North

Busy Sunday Ahead Of Alec Chesser

Alec Chesser of Radio Station KITE has a packed Sunday schedule with hourly health updates from Bracken Ridge, a 6 75 p m roundup, and a ceremony at Madison Square Presbyterian Church at 8 0 p m Miss Sybil Chastang, musical director at Station KALC, is noted as the bride.

Alec Chesser KITE Healthes Brackenridge Quirk Madison Square Presbyterian Church San Metinide

Horton Smith Triumphs and Tees Off Again in Texas Open

Johnny Janes reports Horton Smith, the veteran golfer, toasts himself in milk while planning a return to the Texas Open at Willow Dipper. The field includes Bill Mehyholm, Byron Nel, and notable foreign stars like Bobby Locke, Enrique Bertolino, and Roberto Vicentio. Smith notes rising competition, with 80 capable players and mentions sidelined veteran Sideline by Knee Brunit, who undergoes knee cartilage surgery and plans to return.

Johnny Janes Willow Dipper Warren Smith the Sun Bill Mehyholm San Antonio Tore Byron Nelso Msetisinn Gon Hagan Brackenridge Luockes Ulopsus Demares Joplin Detrell jGolf Somne Stunstine Aiud Ralnt Knre Bnuth Hast Simmer St. Louis Detroit Smith Polt

Open Spots Set for Texas Open Qualifiers at San Antonio

Manager Reuben Albaugh expects at least 50 players from Wednesday’s 148-hole qualifying at the Fi. Sam Houston course to reach the Texas Open, with up to 150 in the field plus exemptions. The exact number of qualifiers depends on exempt players, and the first group tees off at 9 a.m. Admission to the qualifier is free.

Tournamts Reuben Albaugh Sam Houston I Brackenridge Park San Antonio Lucson Torney Albanoi P.G.A Albaugh

Richarz and Hay Wedding at Jefferson Methodist Church

Trinity University figures Richarz director Wilbert Harold Richarz and Any Sherrett Hay wed at Jefferson Methodist Church in Sudan Texas. Richarz a Trinity graduate, Hay a Trinity senior to earn a bachelor of science. she belongs to Lancerettes Spurs Bios Scho-Lea Club and Alpha Chi. Engagement announced for Trinity footballer Morton Shells and Joyce Gurwitz of Three Rivers. No wedding date set.

Wilbert Harold Richarzg Trinity University Richarz Sherrett Hay 2. D. Hay Sudan Texas Jefferson Methodist Church Trinity Morton Shells Joyce Gurwitz Jack A. Gurwits Three Rivers

Brackenridge Park Women’s Golf Postpones Weekly Event

The Brackenridge Park Women’s Golf Association will not stage its weekly fourball tournament Wednesday due to Texas Open activities scheduled for that day.

Brackenridge Park Women’s Golf Association

Swedes Lead In Fifth Winter Olympics Events

Sweden surged to top team standings with a 40 km ski relay win and a 10 km speed skating success, while the U S failed to score in hockey though its Amateur Hockey Association squad beat Sweden 5 2. Barbara Ann Scott dominated ladies compulsory figures as Gretchen Merrill faltered to seventh in a tense ice day.

ST. Morez Switzerland Sweden United States Jack Teatin New Haven Cent Barbara Ann Scott Canada America Gretchen Merrill Boston Taye Norway Lon Ake Seiiarth Olympic Stadium Nils Descassen Nils Tapp Gunnar Erikkson Marti Lindstrom Scariis Thhey Johnny Werkel Minneapolis Correy Engen Iuntsville Utah Wendell Broomhall Rumford Mondan Yboggnetee Hetele Ie Averee Faratad John Worker Minnieapolis Minn Thisher Mon'a Dawamill Sit Henni Oreillet Range Jack Heidel Hall Lake City Hedy Schlunegser Switeer Laid DSH Js Bryhnne Grasinen Merge i Higaebt Sinigher Englewood N. J Tosk Poland

Trinity Falls to East Texas in Lone Star Loop clash

Trinity's 43 42 edge late in the fourth quarter slips as East Texas edges Trinity by a final margin of 46 43. Trinity forward Tommie Watt scores five field goals and three free throws while Bob Chambers exits with a knee injury and Pete Murphy battles an ankle issue. Houston and Stephen F. Austin prepare to meet in Waco Doches amid Lone Star action.

Trinity Lone Star Texas Styte Las Marcos Southwest Texas State East Texans San Antonio Trinity Gym Tommy Watt Brackenridge High School Stan Read Bob Chambers Pete Murphy Tiger Guard University of Houston Stephen F. Austin Wacogdoches Arte Tait Mrhnomwiel

College Basketball Scores From Various Colleges

A mosaic of college basketball results is listed with teams such as Northwestern, Notre Dame, Westmin, Saint Benedicts, Trinity, and Texas Mines among others. Scores include Northwestern 4, Notre Dame 64 and Western Kentucky 83, Centre 90, plus multiple regional results and notable mentions of teams like Wofford, Oklahoma A and M, and Portland State in a dense, OCR-scrambled rundown.

Dale West Sorloufield Blute Maryville Lerga St. Benedicts Notre Dame Sentueny Water Wetton Grau Hamline Cyrralla Routh Dakota Rome Tin Rothinogs Alon Mankato Moorhead Ri Ina Menenestae GS Testi Hen Mili Retators Craileon Chuttuy Peile Parsons Yas TSU Obimuluce Bratch Oklahoma A. & M Connors Covita Boultern Oregon Sun Feattelsace State Tor

Scott Returns To Missions In 1948 Reassignment

William J Rul Scott returns to the Missions after a prior stint with San Antonio before the war. A right handed pitcher with service league experience at Sinson and Kelly fields, he pitched 1441 innings for Toledo in the American Association last summer. He has been assigned to San Antonio for 1948 with the Mud Hens last six for the 1947 season and an earned run average noted as well.

William J Rul" Scott Missions Slimdim Will Sam Antonio Sinson Kelly Fields Toledo San Antonio The Mudhens Mls Scott Bill Ossey William Houston Toys Travis Street

Lynch Stays At Amarillo Despite Open Positions

Amarillo February report states head football coach Ed ward Lynch will remain at Amarillo High School through his June 1938 contract, despite rumors of moves to Waco Corpus Christi or Jefferson. He told the school board he plans to stay, with resignation possible only if the board accepts it. 17 years on the staff, head since 1938. Also noted are college football plans at Texas A&M and San Antonio Jefferson coach Bones Irvin visiting College Station for spring drills, with Stitler taking over next September.

Amarillo Idward Lynch Amarillo High School Waco Corpus Christi Jefferson San Antonio Lynch Steel Sandie Blair Cherry University of Texas Stud College Station Ins Barlow “Bones” Irvin San Anatonio Thomas Jefferson Harry Stitler A and M Faways Stitler Thurman Oughout" Jones Bill Dubose Jones Dubose Aggie

San Antonio Texas Leagues Prospect Roy Sievers Emerges

Sportlights profile of Roy Sievers, a Beaumont high school graduate, viewed as a rising baseball star from Hanibal Missouri. He is expected to jump from Class D Hannibal to Class AA San Antonio within a season or two, with Browns scouts projecting major league potential by 1949 or 1950. Ray Gillespie endorses Sievers and notes Browns’ minor league profits and strong San Antonio prospects amid a cautious team outlook.

Fynynteude Roy Sievers Seevers Ogltielder San Antonio Texas Baseball League Hannibal St Louis Browns Central Association Browns Beaumont ‘Igh School St Louis Wally Roettger Ray Steger Ray Gillespie St. Louis Iown Mexico Tay Ray Gillespie Ynade Bill Osley The Missions Fee Nee Toledo

Birthday Gift Brings Notre Dame Victory Over Kentucky

Notre Dame basketball coach Hd Krauses celebrated his birthday as Notre Dame beat Kentucky 64 to 10. The Irish extended their home winning streak to 38 games, while Kentucky suffered its second loss in 20 starts. Kevin PShea led Notre Dame with 25 points, with John Foley and Leo Barnhouse adding 14 each. Alex Groza and Ralph Beard led Kentucky with 23 and 19 points respectively.

South Bend, Ltd Notre Dame Hd Krauses Trish Kentucky Kevin Pshea John Foleyand Leo Barnhover Alex Groza Ralph Berd Sanls

Pro-Amateur Golf Wins With 69 Best-Ball Score

Fortner Joyplin Mo and Col Juhi Browning led a 40-person field at Ft. Sam Houston in a best-ball format. Twenty pros and twenty amateurs played in twosomes as rain fell. Milton Marusic Albany Fidel Barpera paired for best ball and Woodrow Tucker with Col. John F. Day finished third with 72.

Fortner Joyplin Juhi Browning Ft. Sam Houston Milton Marusic Albany Fidel Barpera Woodrow ‘Tucker Col John F. Day

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