Snead Boosts Winnings with Texas Open Run of Exhibitions
Sam Snead plans ten exhibition games across Mississippi and Louisiana, earning about $500 per event to add to his 1950 winnings. He will skip the Harlingen Open and Houston Open to tour, then rejoin pro events in Florida. At Brackenridge Park, Snead posted a strong showing despite brief hail, finishing two strokes ahead of Freddie Haas who tied for second. James Demaret and Cary Middlecoff also posted solid scores as the Texas Open shaped up with many players under 70 in the first round.
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Sam Snead
San Antonio
Snead
Harlingen
Wenth
Mississippi
Louisiana
Florida
Brackenridge Park
Stanning Samuel
Ben Hogan
Freddie Haas
George Fazio
Sinab
Jiamy Demartt
Dapper James
Heas
Willa
Haas
Movdlecorf
Cary Middlewott
George Faviu
Fred Hawkins
el Paso
Eric Monti Wilt
Dick Metz
Dlany
Jim Minard
Amateur prize totals and standings from San Antonio event
In San Antonio and Denton scores and prizes are listed for a golf or similar amateur event under PGA rules. Names include Joe Conrad and Ris ter Heed with converging scores around 284 to 286, plus many participants from Denton and St. Louis area.
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Jastalaution Stand
Vemurdt
Hany
Miktecutr Sann
Fazio
Rawkins
Mumti
Atetzenc
Forgot
Worsham
Klein Amt
al Broseh
Burke
Bod
Sis Kingel
Nuwine
Little
Ulsick
Pater Ench
Roland Venna
Joe Conrad
San Antonio
Denton
Rister Heed
O'fare Watts
Si Angustin
Jim Benmsley
Billy Manawell
Pile
Amateur and Pro Golfers Compete for Cash Shares
Wet for a payday. Jack Burke posted 65 272 to lead a field where Lawsen Litle and Errir Balt claimed small shares of the swag. Fourteen pros chased the money as 72 holes saw Gis to pull in minor winnings. Sam Schneider, equaling Snead, also finished strong but missed cash. Schneider shot 285 after 44 on Sunday to top amateurs. Joe Conrad from North Texas State College also listed among noted participants. The former amateur champ Snead carried a 69 278 bid with no five on his card the last two rounds. Also noted, a Rosanne dance at Alamo Boat Club on Austin Highway from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday.
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Jack Burke
Lawcen
Litle
Errir Balt
Sam Schneider
Conran
Schnvider
Joe Conrad
San Antonio
North Texas State College
Benton
Collnt Skee Ricge
Tatsa
Snead
Texas Open Scores Finn Pewalty Tourney Standings
Latin-named players and scores listed for a Texas open event with national and regional athletes from Oakmont to San Antonio. Numerous entries show individual scores, places, and affiliations, highlighting long, crowded results across multiple cities and clubs.
Record gate at Texas Open sets new daily receipts
Gate receipts at the Texas Open rose to a daily record of 5152.50 on Sunday despite cloudy morning weather. Four day sales totaled 450 Thursday 1052 Friday 2292 Saturday and 5182.50 Sunday with 2072 tickets sold at the gate and Sunday admissions at 2.50 each. Tourney Manager Reuben Alsaugh cited over $9000 in season ticket sales pre tournament and an overall attendance near 8000 for Sunday.
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Reuben Alsaugh
Sail
Texas Open Tour notes reveal humor and bold rounds
The Texas Open featured Jimmy Vemaret’s 65 in the final round and a string of notable performances. Jack Bucke, Jim Milward, Al Smith, and Charley Ransler posted strong rounds at Brackenridge, while Fred Hawiting and El Pasonn produced varied scores. Sam Snead extended his Open era dominance with a 265 and a fifth career appearance, as Haas and Snead shared post tournament praise and prize money.
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Jimmy Vemaret
Jack Bucke
Trouston
Pyro
White Piaints
N.Y
Jim Milward
Green Bay
Wis
Haney
Milweed
al Smith
Charley Ransler
Brackenridge
Lowe Ows
Believery Ornal
Buyke
Nasty Fuigel
Asin
Eric Monti
Srony
Snead and
Haas
Hughly
Frexy
Terry O'Daniel
San Antonio
Snead
Snead Tops Financier in 1950 Tour Money List
Prominent golfers and earnings listed for the 1950 tour show Sam Snead leading with $7,558. Jim Dee Maret, Fred Mung, Jack Burke, Cary Middleton, Jim Ferrier, Ellsworth Wines, Chandler Marper, Hogan, Monty Ransom, Ben Hogan, Palmer, Stan Leonard, and others with varying totals. Several players missed or failed to qualify for events like the Texas Open or San Antonio rounds, with debts and withdrawals noted.
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Uy Tn
Snead
Jim Dee Maret
Fred Mung
Jack Burke
Cary Middlecott
Jim Ferrier
Ellsworth Wines
California
Chandler Marper
Ten Hogan
Monty Ransom
Fqleany Palmer
Stan Leonard
Nil Tiarbtt
Son
Sniitey Quick
San Antonio
At Brosch
Fred Iawking
Jerry Barber
Manuel de Jax Torre
Marty Purge
Ed Furger
Dava Nangias
Harden
George Fartn
Erie Mont
Dachwan Bradley
Double Bill At Stadium Braves and Eagles On Tap
Edison High School Bears beat Sen Antonin Vech for their only district win of the season. They meet Brackenridge's Eagles in a non district game at Alamo Stadium gymMontes night at 7:00 p.m. Edison won 46 37 in their first game. Brackenridge faces TMI Panthers later at 8 50 p.m. Heights and St Anthonys moved a Friday game to Thursday February 24 at Alamo Heights gym. Coach Joe Jailley said start time is 7 p.m.
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He Edison High School
Bears
Sen Antonin
Fisherman Missing After Skiff Capsizes Near Galveston
Galveston authorities report Dale Petschett aged 22 missing and presumed drowned after his skiff capsized during a night trip in the channel between Galveston and Pelah? Stand. A companion Sidney B. Webb said he tried to rescue the fisherman but sent him some distance from shore.
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Galveston
Reb
Dale Petschett
Pelloah
Sidney B. Webb
Sizzling Sam Snead's Tournament Card At Ft Sam Houston
First day at Ft Sam Houston shows Snead posting low scores and strong drives amid a crowded field. Brackenridge results list several numbers and outcomes, with references to ads and tournament progress.
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Sam Snead
Ft. Sam Houston
Brackenridge
Hee
Snead
Point Standings Vardin trophy race update
Summary of the Vardin trophy standings with round counts and averages for Snead Bemaret Patimer and You Krolt, plus Ryder Cup team points totals for Snead Demarrt War per MWirke AT Vines Hogan Palmer Weesch Faxle and Ranson, noting numeric values and rank positions.
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Straita Averge
Snead
Bemaret
Patimer
Tinvke
Rots
You Krolt
Demarrt
Warper
Mwirke
Vines
Hogan
Palmer
Weesch
Honor System Featured in Glasgow Soccer Refunds
In Glasgow on a snowbound Saturday, Celtic and third Lanark called off their gains as 17 000 of 25 000 spectators paid at the turnstiles. The clubs adopted the honor system to refund money, with a Lanark director claiming 19 of 20 will act honorably.
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Glasgow
Scotland
LHP
Tyro Glasgow
Toler
Ortgal Glaswegian
Celtic
Lanark
Heil
Moonlow Athl 5149 Victory Enters City Loop Unbeaten Streak
Moonglow Athletic Club edged Bisoks AEB 51 to 49 at Woodlawn Sunday to remain undefeated in City League play. Key scorers included Ell Riddell, Brooks, and Humberto Calderon with 20 points apiece as alternating leads kept the game tight through the final minutes.
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Charlie Shannon
Moonglow Athletic Club
Bisoks Aeb
Woodlawney
Moon
Tchala
Marine Corps
Falso
Chelstine
Alamo
Penner's Clothiers
High
Iwere
Ell Riddell
Brooks
Humberto Calderon
Penners
Henry Mireles
Linte
Issi
Batas
Elie Ai
Arag & Urbanowlel
Ariolfanot
Oak
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Sam
Alamo Boat Club
Wil
Rosanve
Austin Righway
Finn Pewalty
Seba Co
Fred Haus
Georer Pasig
Combeheckooe
Conal Rn
EL Baru
TSR
Jo Mantl
Santa Montes
Calif
A de Mets
Fitelle Beach
Bee
Sid Burg
Hoyel Tixk
Mel
Lew Worsham
Oakmont
Charles Kteln
San Ante
Henry Maosom
St. Avdre Georke Brose
Dack Burke
Ercle Ball
Albuquerque
N. M
Toney Yenna
Ciachanati
Green Fay
Telund Tthéov
Ravens City
Dale Andrennon
Utowilele
Holt
Mouston
Rony Geffaril
Fi. Worth
Milow Mature
Aventa
SheNex Mayfield
Cedathauret
N. Ralph Wiemualst, Glendale, #red Ballon, St. Lavie, 26 283, San Schneider
Moaxton
Ifue Conrad
San Antony
Bento
Fones
Moyaville
Lisinek Traars
Langley Ale 'Isanc
Slimmy Thomson
Chivoce
Macs
ZRB
Mavnatins
Brackenridge Parl
Park Women’s
Goltassa
Allan Pany
Vrayen
Te Radke Ae Agron sDaston
Mellcnagrahles
Hicary Saints
Jevanton
Castaranond
Tacford
Fred
Pho
el Pasonn
Check Klein
Leland Gibson
Kansas City
Randolph
Bell
Brackenrige
Imd Rat
San Houston
Ft. San Houston
Art Wall Jr
Texas
Cyril Walker
Bob McDonald
Manche Monument
Alshoush Lawson Lattice
Jeu Willow Springs
Peas
Dermaret
Snead Soit Hily
PGA
Indy
Lawson. Tittle
Wright Sporting Gooda
Travis and Matn
Jimmy Demaret
Wred
Eei
Ireland
Tia Need
Ar Gtrone
Croshy Wits Ikewstt E2rapistasio
Vennci
Carvusen
Basiev
Rodgieuex
Herntpiter
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