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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1949

Page

2

Eagles Meet Tech in Hot Hi Cage Race At Brackenridge

Brackenridge Eagles chase pace with Jefferson Mustangs and Lanier YOKS in hot City Conference. Tech game set for 8 p.m. at Brackenridge gym amid district basketball actions.

Eagles Tech Brackenridge Jefferson Mustangs Lawier Central Catholic St. Anthony’s Yellow Jackets Jett Harlandale Lanier Burbank Breesicke Mustangs Rogers Naugias Jeff Leroy Henderson Redskins Art Flinders Red Mathews Pontes Vokts Henry Mircles Clayton Feigel Ken Wagner Ahard Bulldogs TMI Panthers Latheran Corcordia Austin TME I B. Symmank Brooks Dalton Reagan Houston

Pep Regains World Feather Title In 15 Round Thriller

Willie Pep becomes world featherweight champion again after a hard fought 15 round decision over Sandy Saddler at Madison Square Garden. Judges favor Pep 10-9, 9-5, 9-4 as crowd of 19,037 witnesses a gritty duel with both fighters cut and wary. Pep, weighing 126 1 2 pounds, and Saddler 124, vow rematch next summer possibly at Yankee Stadium. managers to collect their 3 percent cut from $87,563 gross.

New York Willie Pep Betue Wee Willie Sandy Madison Square Garden Pep Yankee Stadium Harry Markson 20Th Century Sporting Club Lou Viscusl Fep Charlie Johnston Ladder Johnston Eddie Joseph Cnarife Joseph Sachereli Harold Barnes C Sullivan Garden Co: ‘Tient Hartford New Haven Bridgeport Il Pep Saddler

New Braunfels Raiders Tangle With San Marcos Unicorns

New Braunfels beat Gonzales 44 to 31 as Stobaugh scored 16 and Bindsell 10 for New Braunfels. Brughne led San Marcos with 21 as New Braunfels eyes a Tuesday showdown in San Marcos to decide the district race.

New Braunfels Gonzales San Marcos Stobaugh Bindsell Brughne New

Miller Ineligible For Longhorn Team

Gerald Muller, famed athlete known for sprint and football prowess, is declared ineligible for Texas Longhorns next season. The state high school star, noted for 1957 clashes, is out, while Thomas Jefferson’s Wally Tassos is sidelined with a knee injury during spring training in Austin.

Gerald Muller Harlanaale Beck University of ‘Texas Wally ‘Tassos Thomas Jefferson ‘High Sping Austin

Ice Hockey Rivalry Sparks Local Fracas

In a heated ice hockey encounter, Paul and Nipatak clash with Côte d Ivoire players, drawing attention to a disputed moment at the rink. Jeanie Tass Francia is mentioned among attendees as a spectator. Hard to confirm full teams or locations due to the fragmented OCR text.

Wheatley High Falls to Wheatley Houston in Houston

Wheatley High of San Antonio lost to Wheatley of Houston 49 to 43 in Houston on the road trip to Houston and Galveston. Erick Kuykendall scored 21 points and Moore added 10 for San Antonio.

Wheatley High School San Antonio Wheatley Houston San Antonians Ught Galveston Erick Kuykendall Moore Central Playground San Ant Real

Laredo Tigers Force Deadlocked District Title Race

Laredo wins 32-28 over Austin Maroons to leave the District 13-AA race tied. Laredo can earn the title by beating Victoria next week after avenging a prior 36-35 loss in Austin. Elias Prieto led with 10 points while Joe Miles topped Austin with 11.

Sprelario Laredo Laredo Tigers Austin Maroons Austin Victoria Bengals Tigers Maroons Elias Prieto Joe Miles

Tennis draw ends in darkness at Alamo Heights courts

Thomas Jefferson and Alamo Heights girls tennis teams battled to a draw Friday at the Alamo Heights courts. Two matches were halted due to darkness, leaving several results unclear. Strong performances by Barbara and Barbara plus others are noted, but exact scores are not fully legible due to OCR errors.

Thomas Jefferson Alamo Heights Jiwir Raver Deans Grobe Ueander Barbara

Golden Gloves Results And Lexington Obituary

Sal wasy alene polrlnkel Fi %,- TRS oualley aay ST a Flutes 41). Eagawa 111. Lofkir' ss Nar 32 Scere Ad Pars a atheretler" aby caprae di Stenry is oe Bale Di Luera 144. Bills ton 327. Hrownist Valentino Lang 127, Austin vs Pony Ha iro na 12, San Antonio. Don Thompson 200. Feather sweight Tony a]siorana decisioned J. J. Crawlex. Cal Milam 76, retired breeder and trainer of Merrick and Exterminator, died in Lexington.

Oualley Wore Frei Morales Lofkir Billston Valentino Lang Austin Pony Haiorana San Antonio Somicdinsisan Anthlon Flerbde Donald Beaufsart Will Ita Une Arabile Bob Watke Eavyr Aight Don Thompson

Priddy and Dillinger Holdouts Demand More Pay

LA report states Jerry Priddy and teammate Bob Dillinger, key St. Louis Browns players, demand higher salaries. Both refuse to attend spring training in Burbank March 2 if offers remain unchanged, claiming a sizable gap between salary and team figures.

Los Angeles Pita Jerry Priddy St. Louis Browns Priddy Bob Dillinger Browns Burbank

San Antonio Handicap Preview Looms At Santa Anita

Arcadia Calif Feb 12 The $50 000 San Antonio handicap serves as the traditional preview of the $100 000 Santa Anita handicap on today s racing card at Santa Anita Eleven of the era s most rugged aged horses are scheduled to start in the San Antonio handicap event as the track presents its feature race.

Arcadia Calif Santa Anita

Veterans Lead As Brackenridge Hosts Texas Open

Johnny Palmer and Dick Metz led after two rounds of the 22nd Texas Open at Brackenridge Park with Palmer firing 33 33 66 and Metz 66 68 134. The field was cut to 61 players for the weekend as veterans and rising stars battled tough greens and wind.

Johnny Janes Brackenridge Park Ft Sam Houston Johnny Palmer Badin N. C plu-Dick

Defending Palm Beach Women’s Golf title bids on replay

In Palm Beach Florida on February 12 the defending champion Peggy Kirk Findlay and Polly Riley Ft Worth Texas forced a replay of last year’s Palm Beach women's golf finals. Kirk and Riley beat rivals with strong early shots to advance to the title round. Mary Aytes Wall Menominee Michigan and Marjorie Lindsay Decatur Dan ...

Palm Beach Fla Peggy Kirk Findlay Polly Riley Ft. Worth Texas Miss Kirk Ohioan Mary Aytes Wall Menominee Mich Miss Riley Marjorie Lindsay Decatur Dan

Winged Foot shines in New York sports gala at MSG

Track Lars and a globe trotting lineup headlined by Marcel Hansenne in a 28th Baxter mile debut as New York hosts a night of elite events. About 10 000 spectators expected for a Winged Foot program featuring six nations with a high chance of a world best in a special 2 mile. Boxing, Navy and Marine reserves, and Armed Services YMCA events also on tap with six team matches and live exhibitions.

Lars Ropeans New York A Continents Madison Square Garden Armed Services Ymca

Texas Open Pairings SATURDAYS THREESOMES

Pairings listed for the Texas Open on Saturday with numerous players and clubs across states. Mentions include Jack Harden, Clarence Doser, Gena Howry, Harlan Smith, Fred Hawkins, Shea Riegel, Ted Kroll, Marty Forge, Jim Forier, Fred Haas Jr, Vic Ghezz5, Lew Worsham, Johnny Palmer, and Chick Harbert among many others. Tournament details show times from 10:00 to 12:38 and various cities in Texas and neighboring states.

Ner Jimmy Beardsley Kingsville Morris Willams Jr Austin Frank Stranalion Toledo Brackenridge Dick McCreary Wilford Wehrle Ken Bousfield Craig Wood Jimmy Thomson Toney Penna Bob Hamilton George Schoux George Fazio Jack Munger Skip Alexander George Schneiter Palmer Bopey Metz Ted Harbert Jack Harden el Faso Buck White Greenwood Miss Max Evans Clarence Doser Scarsdale Gena Howry Denton Harlan Smith Detroit Sackson Bredtey St. Carlos Fred Hawkins Antioch Til Idoe Ford Larchmont Chandler Harper Portsmouth Henry Ransom St. Andrews Shea Riegel Rusche Crere Ted Kroll Philmont Todd Houck Memphis Tenn Dona Revalta Evanston Buck Luce White Plains Alvin Krueger Beloit Marty Forge Albuquerque James Beardsley Elroy Marts Houston Dale Andreason Glennview Morris Wats Frank Stiedle Stemphis Jim Forier San Francisco Tony Holguin Guadalajara Mexico al Broac Garden City Fred Haas Jr New Orleans Big Naty Los Angeles Olfo Greiner Baltimore Lawnson Little Monterey Harry Todd Dallas Milton Staruste Albany Dutch Harrison Little Rock Ariz Herman Reiser SL Andrews Leland Gibson Fansas Cts Mow Et Fargol Royal Oak Mich Tod-Menefee San Antoni Bob Tasks Northampton Mass eChaths Byatt Denver Colo Haroldstood Norfolk Vic Englswood Oral Lew Worsham eWay Aldreh Eran Gare Coe Oklahoma City Kennedy Pawtucket Baer Reed Bill Foden Odessa Lax Sam Bouston Biek Afstz Virginia Curtis D. Darnell Bellaire Texas Johnny Palmer Badin Chick Harbert Korthville Mieh Dim Turnesa Briar Cif N.Y. A

Edwards Slated To Get Vandy Job

Nashville Tennessean reports William Edwards of the Cleveland Browns will be appointed head football coach at Vanderbilt. Edwards is line coach for the Browns. Eleazar Alley, business manager of the Vanderbilt Athletic Association, will be named athletic director. Both posts were vacant after Red Sanders resigned to coach UCLA.

Nashville Wenn Nashville Tennes Bean William Earrands Cleveland Browns Vandersilt Edwards Browns Ele. Alley Vanderblit Athletic Assn Red Sanders UCLA

City Tenpins On Tonight Championship Resumes

City men’s tenpin bowling championships resume this weekend at Main coaster. The program opens with a 7 3 shift tonight. Doubles and singles will occupy most of Sunday with teams competing for titles and honors.

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