Texas Open nostalgia shows how far PGA Texas has progressed
Oldtimers at Brackenridge recount the Texas Open era, noting major growth in player quality and organization. Murray Brooks recalls early worries as he watched clubs stored upstairs, while Byron Nelson earns deep respect for his influence and kindness. The piece praising Mr. Goll as a modest yet pivotal PGA figure ends with broad admiration from all pros.
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Murray Brooks
Brackenridge Park
Murray
Texas Section
Local Ford Dealers Sponsor Texas Open Telecasts
The Texas Open golf tournament will be broadcast for the last two days with sponsors including Downtown Ford Gillespie and Jordan Motors. Bob Holleran will announce in three half hour simulcasts daily on WOALTV 2. Fomby’s will sponsor broadcasts on ICE each hour on the half hour. Bob Harrison of Tonax’s offers Hickey Freeman suits to the Open winner. Bud Wheeler, chief marshal, sets a 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday deadline for marshals to fetch tournament gear at Brackenridge park clubhouse.
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Gillespie
Jordan Motors
Bob Holleran
Woaltv
Fomby’s
Bob Harrison
Tonax's
Hickey-Freeman
Bud Wheeler
Brackenridge Park
Fletcher, Famous Ball Star, Dead
LOS ANGELES Feb 2 One of baseballs great oldtimers, Fletcher, shortstop of the New York Giants in the days of John McGraw and Christy Matthewson, is dead. Died of a heart ailment at the wheel of his automobile near Los Angeles where he was visiting from Cotuit, Mass. His wife Mrs Drone Fletcher was beside him. His career began in 1908 with Dallas of the Texas league and rose to the Giants the next season, through 1920 when he was with the Phillies. A member of the 1916 World Series team, he later coached for the New York Yankees under Miller Huggins in 1927.
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Drone Fletcher
Dallas
Fletcher
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Texas Open at Brackenridge Sets Stage for Pro Am
The 23rd Texas Open kicks off Thursday at Brackenridge golf course with about 272 players including amateurs from Oak Hills CC. A Tuesday pro am at Oak Hills drew top pros and amateurs. Byron Nelson and Sam Snead head a strong field as PGA officials plan arrivals.
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E. J
Dutely" Twurrison
Dave Douglas
Jimmy Demarel
Sam Snead
Fred Haassee
Chandrey Harper
Ac Ming
Boybe Albaugh
PGA
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Brackbridge
Aluaugh
Texas
Siny Antonio Country Club
H. T
Shorty" Horntuckle
Odessa
Jeanne
Walker's team upset Lackland A S for fourth place in league
Walker's service five upset Lackland A S to claim fourth in the Maio Athletic Assn basketball league as Central Comets remain unbeaten. Ray Chestnut scored 19 and Burl Taylor 17 in a 64 to 56 win over Ft. Sam Houston NCG club No. 2. Junior Mills led Central Comets with 25 as Johnsen added 13.
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Lackland A. S
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Inte
Maio Athletic Assn
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Ft. Sam Houston
AAA
Payal
Ray Chestnut
Burl Tayvior
WBS
Lark Lang
Wes Johmson
Airmen
Joly Mills
Por Fl. Sar
Harry Morris
Johnsen
Kell Signs For $35,000 With Detroit Tigers
DurRoll Feb. 7 American League batting champion George Kell signed his 1950 Detroit Tigers contract today for an announced amount estimated at more than 34,000 dollars.
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DurRoll
George Kell
al Solucy
Al Springs Promoted To Wildlife Restoration Leader
Al Springs Nixon has been promoted to project leader of the wildlife restoration division of the state game and fish commission. He replaces Bob Mauermann, who becomes director of publicity in Austin, reducing Roger Busfield’s duties, with Springs heading the Pandora preserve preservation project.
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al Springs
State Game and Fish Commission
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Austin
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On Springs
Pandora Preserve
Sports Arena To Add Seats For BAMC vs Lackland game
The Ft. Sam Houston Sports Arena will raise seating from 1200 to over 1500 for Wednesdays BAMC versus Lackland Air Force Base basketball game. BAMC coach John Kamaran announced the plan as Lackland aims to improve after two earlier wins this season.
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Brooke Army Medical Center
Lackland Air Porce Base
BAMC
May
John Kamer
Lackland
Texan Christian and Southern Methodists clash in conference action
Fragmented OCR recounts a Southwest Conference basketball night featuring Texas A and M, Texas Christian, Arkansas and Southern Methodists. Highlights mention Jimmy Zatheart and a 20 point performance, with notes on teams competing in coming weekend matchups and standings shaping early in the season.
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Cureton
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Rick
Arkansas
Tosi
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Reo
Texas
Phe
Erittar
Bob Ambir
Globetrotters to Play at Alamo Stadium in Double Header
Complete sellout likelihood for Harlem Globetrotters game at Alamo Stadium gym Saturday night reported by Chud Kellam. Only a few hundred reserved and general admissions remain for white and colored sections after a sensational first day sale. Box office likely closed. remaining tickets at C & S Sports Travis Building and Potchernick's. 84 whites and 186 segregated seats left at noon. matchup features Philadelphia Giants and stars Philadelphia Spartans and New York Celtics as prelim.
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Alamo Stadium
Chud Kellam
Globetratters
Philadelphia Giants
Philadelphia Spiras
New York Celtics
C & & Sports
Travis Bldg
Potchernick's
Segipes
Sunday Schools Panel Scores District 3 Wins
District 3 juniors and seniors from Edison to First Baptist show mixed results across multiple churches. Beacon Hill Baptist leads with 15 points, while Grace Lutheran posts 3 percent, and other teams like Union Mission and First Baptist record varying scores in a district-wide junior and senior men and women meet.
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Suniors
Edison
Monte Visich Bantist
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Inity Methodist
First Nazarene
Lauvel
Methodist
Beacon Hill Baptist
Tech
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Cen- Mal Christian
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Verrace Methodist
South Sine ci
Riversiie Pack Baptist
Baptish” Temple
Nighland
Distm
AGUS
Burbank
Wehland Part
Guntra
St Anthony's Narrow Win Over St Cecilia's on Jacket Court
St Anthony's edged St Cecilia's 46 to 22 in a Monday night game at Jacket Court. Miller and Manin led the victors while Hinsby and others contributed steady scoring as St Anthony's pulled away each period except the final tie.
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St. Cecilia's
Miller
Manin
An Hinsy
Levy
Pade
Metaeiatat
Mulroy
Niaetae
Giteingan
Seast Winger
Thi
Sutncaich
Golden Gloves results feature crowded weight classes and victories
The note reports Golden Gloves results across multiple weight divisions with several champions and notable names. It mentions Jonny O'Clee of Nort Tons State league and other competitors like Raymond Wylde, Dickie Col Galtas, and Ewinete among unclear scraps.
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Jonny O'Clee
Johny Stephens
Dalia
Texas
Raatqi
Fomby Cionrers Triumph to Unbeaten Start in League Play
Fomby Cionrers claim first place in the Commercial Basketball League with a 44-82 win over Sebera Plumbers at the Armed Services YMCA. Coleman led with 17 points in a fast first period while Sebera Plumbers showed limited offense.
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Lackland Warhawks
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Lickland Medics
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Wuoneing
Laberia Depaylment
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Preity
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Smeilles
Grables
Louie Lozano Receives Honor At City Event
Louie Lozano was named outstanding member of the organization for his leadership in community activities. He received a pin and lighter mounted on a silver baseball in recognition during the ceremony at Casa Bianco on Monday. McIntyre, a pioneer in the field, died at 72 in St Petersburg.
Walcott Ready to Face Johnson's Son in Unique Rematch
Harold Johnson, son of Phil Johnson who faced Jersey Joe Walcott decades ago, aims to upset the veteran in a 16 round bout. Walcott, about 195 pounds, holds a pro record with 80 fights and recent wins over Jimy Bivins, while Phil Johnson died years ago after a sparring history with Tony Galento.
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Harold Johnson
Joe Walcott
Jolinson
Johnson
Philadelphia
Walcott
Harold
Phil Johnson
Jersey Joe
al Ettore
Camden
Willie Reddish
Tersey Joe
Pop Johnson
Wylcott
Newark
Elmer Ray
Tony Galento
Harald
Archie Moore
Jimny Bivins
Harlingen Can-Holds appoints Harshaney as manager
Harlingen club stakeholders elected Sam Haysianey of San Antonio as player-manager of the Harlingen Can-Hols. Tinie Lawrence was named business manager as the club plans spring practice March 13 at Harlingen for the Rio Grande Valley League season opening April 11. A day-long tryout school for young players begins March 10. Earle Halstead, former Bagmaw Bears official, aids strategy.
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St. Louis Browns
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Harlygen Can- Hols
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UL Sta Angelo
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Capitols
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Women's Golf Meet Postponed at Oak Hills Amid Texas Open Events
The Oak Hills women's golf team postpones their regular weekly match to Wednesday due to a golf clip event tied to the Texas Open at Sam Houston, in connection with Houston Open activities.
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Oak Hills
County Juniors Triumph Over TML in Defense Driven Win
The A team from St. Anthony's dominated Monday night action in Ta County Junior Conference play, stressing defense to coast past TML 83 to 8. The lopsided win showcased aliasing efficiency and strong frontline pressure.
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TML
Packers Hire Ronzani As New Green Bay Coach
BASEN BAY WIS Web TL Pi Gene Vuffy Rovani today is new coach of the Green Bay Packers their first in years. Ronzani signed a Buene coac Wael succeeding Earli Lambeau who resigned to coach the Chicago Cardinals. His salary is reported to be between 10000 and 15000 dollars. Ronzani was a letterman at Marquette University and spent years in the Chicago Heart migration, the last three as back tactical...
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Finny Werdom
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YMCA Basket Ball League Schedule and Results
The YMCA basketball league lists two games Tuesday night with The Royal Hives vs La Verix Department at 7513 1. m. and Bear Sea vs ParAmerican Optimists at $249. Unbeaten leaders Mendor Construction and Aicant Laundry posted easy victories Monday night, including American Laundry over Lackland AFR Green Hornets 50 to 0.
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Mendor Construction Ca
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Texas Chiropractic College
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