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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1947

Page

2

Demaret Seizes Lead At Brackenridge In Texas Open

Jimmy Demaret fires a subpar opening round at Brackenridge Park in San Antonio to lead the Texas Open with 62. Defending champion Ben Hogan trails after winds complicate the layout while Milan Marusic and Vic Ghezzi also sit near the top scoring 64 and 66 respectively.

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SMU Scholars Missed Grid Hope and Boxing Promoter’s Reach

The piece notes SMU football scholastic ineligibility for players Pete Korlayleh Ivan Cunningham Rollin Frase and Bill Richards while Matty Ball predicts a wrong team for next fall. It also mentions Horace Stonebtiyg predicting a large exit if major league clubs impose fees and covers boxing promoter Tommy Simmons, golf scores at a Memphis club, and Hollywood selling catcher Hubert McConnell.

Pete Korlayleh Ivan Cynningham Rollin Frase Bill Richards SMU Matty Ball

San Antonio Handicap Field Set for Santa Anita Race

A field of 18 seasoned contenders led by Texak Sandman Hank H Lord Boswell Gala Damion El Lobo Richmond Joe Ge Maithful Nan hy Pass SerTee-See Canada Red Pete Tine Charlight Chag in Autocrat Oldaverry Adiogue Canina Brie-A-Buc named for the $50,000 San Antonio handicap at Santa Anita. Coach Bill McKechnie notes signing bonuses in play while Santa Anita Derby hopes are rising as Heakly by Valeria aims for a strong, fast time.

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Texas Open Results Feature Varied Scores Across Many Names

A crowded Texas Open results sheet lists numerous players and towns from San Antonio to Los Angeles. Notable names include Jake Clark Pharr, Miranae, and Gordon from Seattle, with extensive cross references to Detroit Chicago Akron and Houston areas. The fragmentary OCR notes multiple individuals, clubs, and locations, reflecting a dense, sprawling results page.

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Shortstop Charley Brewster and Olympic skating trials controversy

Charley Brewster of Milwaukee linked to Birmingham as sociation rumors while De Lamb, a Milwaukee skating fireman, was dismissed for missing an emergency call during a heavy snowstorm. He canceled leaves for firefighters after eight years of effort, aims to lead the Olympic skating team with Bill Dewen and Mad Kutner. Former Southwest conference stars signed with Chivas Cards, scoring 12 touchdowns and 1387 yards total that year.

de Lamb Milwaukee Jnb Firermen Hais Bill Dewen Mad Kutner Southwest Confereney Stirs Prs Enile Naythong Fue Admin Tet Chivas

Rattlers to face Corpus Christ Naval Comets in Wakeball showdown

Rattlers travel to St Mary's University to meet the Corpus Christi Naval Avitation Comets in a Wakeball game Saturday night. St Mary's edged the Sailors 68 61 in a recent meeting here.

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Bowling Meeting Postponed a Week

The San Antonio Bowlers Association meeting is postponed from Sunday February 16 to the following week. Secretary Cruel Gretnice announced today at Heyindan Sons hall.

Lar Sux Antonio Bowlers’ Association Heyindan Sons Hall Cruel Gretnice

Brecheen Signs One Year Card Contract

St Louis Cardinals president Sam Breadon announced pitcher Brecheen signed a one year contract for the 1947 season. Breadon declined to disclose salary terms naming only a two raise but confirmed the deal. Brecheen arrived in St Louis en route from Boston while Musial reportedly seeks $40,000 for 1947 and his status remains unresolved.

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Stranahan Hot in Phoenix Golf

Frank Stranahan advanced to the Phoenix Country Club Invitational quarter finals by defeating Bernard Brown 7 and 6 after a sub par round with four birdies. Smiley Quick battled back on the back nine to stay in contention, and other matches saw Quek overcoming Reach one up as Goldwiter and Mayer, Barnum, and Hopwood posted victories in Phoenix.

Phoenix Aliz Frank Stanahan Tives Phoenix Country Club Smiley Quick Stranahan Bernard Brown Quek M. B. Reach Longmeadow Mass

Orlando Golf Mixed Two-Ball Tournament Upset

Disjointed match results show several favorites eliminated in early rounds as Polly Riley of Fort Worth defeats top seeds 4 and 2. Local players Orlando and Gainesville entries advance or fall in scattered matchups across the Florida course setup with pairs including Beales, Zahara, and Walker surviving key battles.

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Warhawks Set for College Station Road Trip

The Warhawks, winners in 19 of 21, travel to College Station to face the Tesus Aggie T team on Saturday night. Outfielder Neill Sheviday of the San Francisco Seals, 25, was fined 400 and placed on a one year probation after a drinking incident. a judge dismissed a hit and run case as the incident was noted in earlier records. Mount Olive Lutheran beat Diving Salvador 13 11 and then downed Free Methodist 10 5 in WESA basketball play at the roving school Friday night.

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Parker and Pals Ready for Big Test

Parker and Pals prepare for a major meet at Fort Lansing with University of Texas expected to test their relays. Cyclist Parker of San Antonio joins Desmond Rid of Austin as top entrants. key sprinters and milers from several schools aim for strong showings in relay and individual events.

Fort Lansing Mitch Glis University of Texas Circhey Parker San Antonin Desmond Rid Austin Aleos Hainer Atlas Lee Uae

Heavyweight bout in Manila draws thin crowd despite big names

In a sparsely attended exhibition in Manila, Joe Louis and Artigo Godoy fought a tentative 10 round bout with minimal exchanges. Louis, weighing 218, and Godoy 210, failed to excite the crowd as promoter losses loomed. Nick Moran delivered the only notable moment with a quick knockout.

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NBA to Let Graziano Box? Box match in NBA territory uncertain

Paterson New Jersey. Adel Greene president of the National Boxing Association left open the possibility of Tony Graziano versus Rocky Graziano for the middleweight title being staged within NBA territory. The bout, valued at 350000, was to be at Madison Square Garden but was canceled after Graziano’s New York license was revoked. Greene said the NBA governs boxing in over 40 states and would consider the situation, noting the NBA acts on its commissions recommendations and New York’s status affects the plan.

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Ward Island and Comets Prey Again

Ward Island and Comets clash in a tight tie as Corpus Christi teams collide in a late night game. The match features stirring stunts and lingering tension, with both sides trading leads before the final whistle.

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Fight Resails ere UE ye MERE DETROIT Rare Patiane

Fragmented sporting notes list boxing match results and personalities across cities including Detroit Philadelphia New York Chicago and Philadelphia with various athletes such as Patiane Shapire and Richards noted among scattered venues and teams. The OCR text yields a collage of bouts and scores with unclear formatting.

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Houston Hosts San Antonio Tigers in Lone Star Clash

Houston, Feb 3. The University of Houston basketball team hosts the University of San Antonio Tigers in a Lone Star Conference game. The Tigers of Trinity and other misread lines appear in the clumsy OCR text. main readable fact is UH facing an opponent tonight in a conference matchup.

Houston University’ of Houston Crarity University Tigers of San Antonin Stephen Vf Avalin College Trinity Ats Necogdoches Pebsity Wills

Riigtay and Affiliations Involved In Unclear Tristie Event

Fragmentary OCR text shows names and entities like Sande Riigtay, Tistriey, Aibienwe, Uh, Tae An, Nonin Meiliniid, Werle han Chytshan, Christ Enisens, and Atoniie Vita Teaptis. No coherent facts or clear event emerge. readable segments suggest an unrelated list or damaged local item.

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Mustang Win Means District 1 44 Playoff

Officials from Jefferson, Brackenridge and Austin set a playoff for the District 1-44 basketball championship with undecided site. Jefferson Mustangs crushed Tech 49 to 26 as Cherios Lite hit five first quarter field goals and Lol scored 16 points. Other teams posted varied results amid a busy winter schedule as prep standings tighten.

Irs Dbfferson Brauneidge Austin New Braunfels Jefferson Mustangs Brackenridge Eagles San Antonio Tech Cherios Lite Jeffs

Edgewood High Raiders Clinch District Playoff Bid

Edgewood High School basketball beat Lynn Friday to win 68 33 and clinch a second district elimination game. The Red Raiders topped Corpus Christi sailors from Corpus Cabisti Naval Air Station in an Ivy HiePiers matchup with A and B games noted as the best at 7 o clock. Edgewood (HR) Urbanowtech 41 Moelur 11 in a defensive effort while Lopes 2, Bytty Be Aguira Allen Spaniel 10 Unitehofer 12 Teagua Wells 2 contributed for the Raiders.

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City Women Bowling Championship Opens With Doubles and Singles

Women from Northeigne teams form doubles pairs as 479 singles bowlers prepare for the city women s tenpin championship at Lily Simons nes on South Alamo street. The tournament centers the following weekend with sections for team events. Mrs Helen Bretz secretary announces the annual meeting of the Waren i ner clog of

Nortweigne Wil Lily Simonsnes South Alamo Street Helen Bretz Waren Iner Clog

Two Undefeated Teams Face Off in Early Season Basketball

New York dateline reports Duquesne and West Virginia remain the only undefeated college basketball teams in the United States as the season progresses. The piece notes key early tests and upcoming matchups, with references to players and campuses amid a hectic schedule.

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College Cagers Pummel Baylor In Southwest Action

The Longhorns and Baylor clash as Texas overwhelm Baylor with sharp offense and strong defense. Highlights include Rich Bother Methodist University noting the defensive stand and Texas pulling ahead to win decisively in Fort Worth. Arkansaw and Texas Christian appear in the day’s scores with several coaches praising key players and team cohesion.

Texac Arkapswr Methodist Manta Ustur Tice Texas Baylor Hell Deur Abe Roy Giuti Jai

Lanier and South San Play at Jefferson High

A basketball game between Lanier and South San is postponed from Friday and moved to Jefferson High School. The Jefferson Brackenridge game at Eagle gym will now be played at Jefferson High School at 8 o clock Saturday.

Lanier South San Jefferson Linkr

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