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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1948

Page

2

Australian Aces Lead Texas Open Round One Under Rain

The 21st Texas Open at Brackenridge Park saw Norman Vert Vida and Jim Ferrier share the early lead with six under par 65s. Eric Monti Ky Laffoon and Lew Worsham chased in a weather-delayed round as splashes of birdies dotted the field, with notable moves from Sammy Snead Ben Hagen and others amid withdrawals reducing the field to 138 for a second round.

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Newsom Seeks Major League Pitching Job After Release

The article reports Bobo Newsom requesting an unconditional release and expecting to pitch for a major team next season. It notes the Yankees granted his release and discusses weather and attendance figures at the Texas Open plus season-ticket sales and open/pro-am fees.

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Midget Races Off to Feb 15 at Pan-American Speedway

Rain again postpones the 1dlap midget and championship race at Pan-American Speedway. The second-week delay shifts the event to Sunday February 15 with rescheduled races and updated timing.

Pan-American Speedway Schedue

Officials Deny Kerrville Chasing Incident at Jefferson Tivy Game

San Antonio referee Sturt Pearce and official George Lee denied reports they were chased by protesting Kerrville fans after a Jefferson Tivy game. Pearce laughed at the claim, saying a couple of drunks yelled but did not stop them. Jefferson parents stood guard as the crowd dispersed without incident.

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Tex Robertson to Stay at Texas After Quitting Plan

University of Texas athletic director Dana X. Bible announced that swimming coach Tex Robertson will remain in his job for the rest of the year after Robertson had said he would quit on February 15 due to a salary dispute. Bible cited Robertson’s decision at the athletic banquet honoring Texas athletes, noting Robertson believes quitting was a misstep and will honor his contract. Ray Eliot of Illinois delivered the principal address at the banquet.

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Baylor Knocks Arkansas Off S W Perch

Baylor's unbeaten Bears beat Arkansas 58 to 42 in the Southwest Conference, extending their winning streak to 10 and widening the gap atop the standings. Texas A and M won 51-46, while Texas Christian topped Texas Christian Horned Frogs 68-54. Arkansas faces Baylor again in Waco tonight.

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Browns Take On Another Farm

PORT CHESTER New York February 7 The Port Chester Clippers of the Class 8 Cornia Baseball League announced a working agreement with the St Louis Browns of the American League.

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Meet On at Turners Tenpin Championship Opens Tonight

The city tenpin bowling championship for men reaches its third of four big weekends with a Turner club ceremony at 6 30 p m followed by the first team shift at 7 p m Tonight bowling resumes Sunday with singles and doubles through the day and night.

Turner Club

Three Way Tie In District 28 Basketball Standings

A three way tie for first in District 28 A emerged after Friday wins by Burbank and Edison. Burbank beat Alamo Heights 51 to 22 while Edison defeated Hot Wells 49 to 35. Edison and Burbank led in a high scoring night and Edison struggled late before pulling away, with fouls and a brawl noted in the final minutes.

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Sam Houston Wins Three Cage Games on Home Court

The Sam Houston Cherokees defeated Dripping Springs on their court in three victories. The varsity won 44 to 23 in District 70-B play, the B team won 31 to 8, and the girls beat Dowdy team 21 to 11. Cherokee center George Broyles scored 21, Eddie Graham 11, Fred Garnett nine.

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College Basketball Scores Across Regions

A disjointed recap of college basketball results lists teams such as Oklahoma City Texas and Arkansas State with varying scores. Notable mentions include Oklahoma, North Texas State, Arizona State, Wisconsin, and Minnesota Teachers, among many others, with numerous regional games and scattered point tallies.

Hogan Out Says Rules Are Rules At Brackenridge

Ben Hogan withdrew from the Texas open at Brackenridge Park after a dispute over a creek bed rule. Hogan believed the entire creek bed counted as a hazard and self disqualified, despite officials saying the river water was the proper hazard. He signed for 70, refused to continue, and stated he would not play on if it meant compromising his integrity.

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Czechs move ahead as Olympic ice hockey action continues

In heavy snow, Czechoslovakia defeated Switzerland to seize a strong position with six wins and one tie for 13 points, while the United States beat Great Britain in a key tournament game. Canada trails with five wins and one tie as Swiss eye a possible podium.

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Brooke Hospital Defeats Moonglow in Bamé at Ft Sam Houston

Brooke General Hospital edged Moonglow AC 47 to 42 at the Avea gym in Ft. Sam Houston. Aloan Lagarde led Brooke with 17 points while Branke Apkin added 13 as Brooke held a slim lead through the game.

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District 15 Three Games Race Tonight In ISAA Action

District 15 league leaders move back into action with three Saturday games after Kerrville and Corpus Christi wins Friday. Brackenridge hosts Austing and Harlandale at 6 and 8 p.m at Brackenridge and Jefferson respectively while Corpus Christi faces Regroved Eyes in a key 8 p.m. showdown. Corpus Christi emerged with a 52-45 win, aided by improved defense and offensive contribution from Don Smith and Jack Nelson as Kerrville also posted a second-half upset.

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Fight Results and Arena Notes From Detroit to Philadelphia

Reported boxing event results include Eddie Goa facing Bhitadel in Detroit O'Neil Belt competition and Tommy Yerban in Philadelphia. Mentioned are locations West Palm Beach New York Philadelphia and Worcester with various scores and heat standings. The summary notes swimmers and mixed combat results with several unnamed participants and scattered scores such as 144 206 and 340.

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Pete Fox Named Waterloo Teai Manager

Ervin "Pete" Fox, 39, a major league outfielder for 13 years, was appointed manager of the Waterloo team in the Three-t Teague league at Waterloo Iowa. The move was announced after a brief local description of his career and the two teams playing in the American League.

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