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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1948

Page

11

Hogan Among Par-Wreckers At Harlingen

At Harlingen municipal course the field for the Lower Rio Grande Valley Open begins Thursday with pro stars and amateurs chasing $10,000. Ben Hogan Demaret Bobby Locke Lew Worsham and others compete after San Antonio tune ups as 60 players advance from 18 holes to 72 through weekend rounds.

Harlingen Sec Zeldom Harlingen Municipal San Antonio Ben Hopan Dimray Demaret Bobby Locke Lew Worsham Cor Ws Christi Henry Picard

San An tolin Country Club women s golf results

Results from the San An tolin Country Club women s golf tournament list Mrs Houghton Philips earning a first flight spot with a net five over par 20 78. Mrs W W Ratcliffe won the second flight with 113 36 77 and Mrs R M Gresham was two putter with 30. Lutcher Browns net 43 won the ninth hole class A flight while Mrs R K Dunbar led the field with the same score. Fall ringer results follow with multiple divisions led by Mrs MA Killian and Mrs E Jedd Roe in the eighteen hole group and Miss Polly Riley taking Palm Beach match play medal honors with a 74 in qualifying and 55 entrants for 48 spots.

Houghton Philips San Antolin MA. B. Killian E. Jedd Roe Charles Armstrong Palm Beach Polly Riley Ft. Worth

Miller Finds Haven With Phillies After Cincinnati Split

Shortstop Fridie Miller leaves the Reds for the Philadelphia Phillies where manager Ben Chapman welcomes him. Miller, noted for a keen second guess, may fit as a bat and glove option despite a he as arm injury. Chapman predicts shared criticism and a workable partnership, with Miller’s role to be decided as the season heats up.

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Browns Lose Their Sponsor And Dean

St Louis Browns announce a search for a new sponsor or broadcasters for 1948 games. Charles DeWitt says management is talking with several parties as Dizzy Dean and Joanny O'Hara exit sponsorship. Dean may be unavailable if a new sponsor takes over. The brewing firm declined comment after the team finished last in the American b league race.

St.louis INS St. Louis ‘Browns Charles DeWitt Browns Dizzy Dean Joanny O'Hara Dean

Orioles Purchase Lew Riggs Amid Opening Day News

The International League Orin announced the purchase of veteran third baseman Lew Riggs from St Paul of the American Association for cash. Riggs, 18 years in the game, joins the Orioles as they prepare for the season opener in April.

Balimore Orin Today Ew! Rigs St. Paul Riggs Birds

Taubert Tops In Regatta at Browns Willy Lake

San Antonio’s Henry Taubert Sr led the Charro, nays shthn and motorboat regatta, winning money and high sear in multiple heats. Taubert posted 1400 points after delays from rough water, with his racer damaged in heat one. Henry Taubert Jr placed fourth in Class A, while the Tauberts were the only locals to medal. The Alamo Boat Club plans its February meeting and barbecue at Lake McQueen.

San Antonio Henry ‘Taubert Brownswilly Pirst Mraubert Tanbove Henry, Jr Tauberts

Trinity Loses To S F Austin In Texas Dome

Nacogdoches Feb 11 Trinity University Tigers fell 69 57 to Stephen F Austin Lumberjacks in a Lone Star game. Trinity trailed by 17 15 after the first quarter stayed within one at halftime. Wy at Dolson and Winfred Williams hit big shots as Austin pulled away late. Dotson led Trinity with 24 points while Murphy and Urbanowick had 19 and 11.

Nacogdoches Trinity University Tigers San Antonio Cunieventy Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks The Bengals Sti Austin Trinity Wyatt Dolson Winfred Williams Pete Murphy Tom Daniel Bryce Kennedy Tigers Dotson Murphy Charlie Urbanowick Commerce Texas Jake Canter Larue Texas State Lion Center James Littleton Texas State Carter East Texans Travis Gilbreath East Texas Quilman George Carlisle Bobcat Littleton South San Antonio LSC

College Basketball Scores Across Teams and States

A scattered recap of college basketball results featuring St. Mary’s 52 over St. Edward’s 42, Trinity 57 over Eastree State 36, Southwest 163 Houston 70, Abilene 47, North Texas 58, Tyler 46, Wiley 44, Grambling 38, Arkansas college 56, Texas Mines 43, Holy Cross 71 over Temple 74, and multiple other regional games with scores listed for teams such as Georgetown, Murray, Western Kentucky 62, North Texas State, and Indiana institutions.

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Norwood Named Coach of Corpus Christi Junior College Vikings

Corpus Christi, Feb 10. Edwin Worwood, longtime assistant coach at Corpus Christi High School, was named head coach of the Corpus Christi Junior College Vikings. He has directed prep teams for 13 years and now leads the college program.

Corpus Christi Edwin Worwood Corpus Christi High School Corpus Christi Junior College Vikings

Dodds Ends Season After Injury and Illness

Boston report says Dodds, the 4305.3 mile record holder, will miss the rest of the indoor season after illness and hospitalization. Coach Ryder states Dodds plans to retire from competitive running after the Olympics and has canceled bookings for three New York meets and nationals. He will rest in Wheaton before resuming training for Olympic selection in April.

Boston Mumus Gil Dodds Jack Iyder Wheaton Ryder Dodds New York Hamilton Ont Cleveland Chicago Penning

Baumgardner Signs with Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears owner George Halas announced in May the signing of Texas University halfback Billy Joe Baumgardner of Austin. The move places Baumgardner with the NFL club and marks a notable early season addition to the roster.

Baumgardneer Chicago Texas University Haifback Billy Joe Baupmeardner Austin Texas Chicago Bears George Halas

Brooke Hospital Bets Ft. Sam In Friday Basketball Clash

Brooke General Hospital and Ft. Sam Houston Warriors square off in a basketball game at the 900 area gym Pt Sam Houston. Tip-off is 7 20 p m Friday.

Brooke General Hospital Ft. Sam Honston Warriors 900 Area Sam Houston

Mexico Girls to Visit Yas Poblas Team in San Antonio

Mexico Girls Team to Visit Yas Poblas in San Antonio on February 20 to play Kelly dirbasy girls at Woods lawn gym. The game starts at pymm and will be followed by a men's matchup between the Kellyyers and a yet to be named team.

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Mystery Keeps Hank Greenberg in Cleveland Talks

The Hank Greenberg-Cleveland Indians case remains unsettled as Greenberg, formerly with Detroit and Pittsburgh, left Cleveland unsigned by President Bill Veeck. Veeck said Greenberg could write his own ticket, with interest in a long-term Indians role rather than a single-year deal. Veeck hopes to sign him as player or coach, or both, and Greenberg is reported to be interested in buying into the club.

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