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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1950

Page

9

Texas Open golf tournament praised for weather and crowd

Sportlights salutes the Texas Open organizers Terry O'Dante and team caddies marshals and fans for a successful event marked by varied weather including hail in tournament history. Presenters commended gallery conduct while spectators endured and enjoyed shots and humor throughout the championship with the same cooperative spirit seen in other major sports.

Terry O'Dante Gof Asin St Ne Sam Sead Marsal

Praise Rings Through Brackenridge Course at Texas Open

Murray Brooks and Greenskeeper Frank McClosky earned praise for shaping Brackenridge Park greens into the finest Texas Open layout in history. Tournament manager Rube Albaugh and the PGA staff were commended for professional oversight while younger players tested officials with scoreboard hustle. Demaret holds Brackenridge record with ea 62 amid lively tour chatter and a veteran note on public relations.

Murray Brooks Brackenridge Park Frank McClosky Rube Albaugh PGA Harlingen George Savnniter

Flying Wheels win seventh in a row in wheelchair team game

New York dispatch reports the Flying Wheels touring team of combat wounded veterans in wheelchairs defeated Bulova paraplegics 29 to US as the Wheels extended their winning streak to seven. Ken Smith led with 8 points. Yonkers games had the Wheels beating Bronx Hospital Robers 23 to 22 and Haltoran 30 to 24 on another night. The team travels to Washington, then Richmond, then west coast for more showings. Chapman gets boost with reported 30,000 for two years.

New York Flying Wheels Bulova Valutes Aow Ken Smith Tom Yonkers, N.Y van Nuys Calif Bronx Robers Haltoran Hospital Washihelon D.C Richmond West Coast

Internationals Triumph Adds to IBL Standings Pulse

In a rough International Basketball League night, Internationals Mexican Christian Institute known as MCI posted a 30-25 win over Goys Club, while Guadalupe Community Center defeated Warriors 33-31. Mirayida i Guadalipe scored 17 to lift his season total to 74, with Esparza, St. Tark's, and Wall among top contributors.

Mexican Christian Institute Guadalupe Warriors MCI Goys Club Andalone Syon House of Neighborly Service St. May's Episcopal Center Mirayida i Guadalipe Jeagus Esparza St. Tark’s Trails Wall Firalante Rikeapate Gras Herhades Casta Biax Ternandés Mivenandes Mareno Ontroma Gousaden Luna JD Onzales Ald Tatftitne MCL Io Hoya Club Rms Pttanda Rolegn GO Baldanaed Gatlan Gehen Vatont Berna Ing Venzer Theyer Ae Ate Eg Dela Puente

Ice Hockey Helton conanirent 3, Tontin (Ue) New York fo Detroit Cent ro Toronis ore ileam

Fragmentary hockey item mentions teams and players with unclear team names and event timing. Readable pieces include references to Cleveland, Med AraisSt Pav, and regional notes. Details are garbled. core facts are not clear.

Helton Conanirent Tontin New York Detroit Centro Toronis Ore Ileam Shire Einelonsit Iananalle Gleveland Faleso

Three Turf Aces In Tuneup At Santa Anita

Arcadia California February feature previews the Santa Anita program headlined by the Christopher J. Fitzgerald handicap. Old Rockport Manyunk and Moon renew a warmup before Calumet’s stars meet in the Santa Anita Derby with Your Host favored to deliver California’s first Kentucky Derby winner since 1922.

Arcadia Calif Calumet Fender and Citation San Antonio Santa Anita Old Rockport Manyunk Moon Calumets Sventolis William Helis Olosteble Great J Clifford Mooera Sudan Haygrey Wiliam Goetz Your California Morvich Johnny Longden Ponder Charles S. Howard Noor Cita Ion Pondey

Weekend Sports in BooR Vac and Odd Names

A garbled sports roundup mentions records, athletes, and venues with scattered names such as Eleni Lebaron RiTuth Pir t Wo and Olavi Juronen. The fragmentary text hints at skating, football and track events with unclear results and locations like New York, Detroit, and York.

Serall Gin Arbor Cuyier Tenwusater Eleni Lebaron Rine Ieee Dronpea Fustbult Anu Gen Drotalent Fox Biles Vale Elk Alrector Athiadles Mingesgnie Gone Salutins Trier RiTuth Minn Olavi Juronen Pir T Iy al Sk Rop Cach York Kedwand Detroit Ational Squeah Racauels

YMCA Basketball Final Sees Hives Clash With Amer Laundrymen

Two YMCA league games Monday night produce a final between Royal Hives and American Laundrymen at 8:45 local time with the other headline meeting Lackland AFB Green Hornets and Pan-American Optimist Club at 9:10 p.m. in a scheduled showdown.

Royal Hives American Laundrymen Lackland Afh Green Hornets

City Bowling Tournament Results at First Weekend

Fragmented OCR summary lists numerous bowlers, handicaps, and totals across multiple teams and divisions. Names such as Felix, Hawkins, Irwin, Lotus, Winko, Relningrs, Budy Bi Blaney Weber, and others appear with individual scores and handicaps, indicating a broadly detailed result sheet from the San Antonio area event.

Warnin San Antone Saan Elty Yeles Ston Roger Relies Pansies Rielinea Lorett Wow Budy Bi Blaney Weber Click Bart Sultsoor Gap Doiz S.C Hand Parker Sal Wen Cap Fred Weinert Bae Simon Sumex Ferenc Ranarere Atal Reiwinger Telat Matvey Mérade Seer Ota Sit Viner Jobs Boas Dan Sea ‘Bon Ray Linz Mae Handlear Handicen Carl Welbrook

Donna-Wesico franchise granted in Rio Grande Valley league

Valley Loop opens April 11 with eight teams including Donna-Wesico after a board motion to raise 10000 and organize the season. McAllen adds baseball trust ownership, Hoyd SoRelle named business and field manager, with Phil Kuykendall remaining as captain and lipst. Other clubs at the meeting include Harlingen Browns ville De Rio Laredo Corpus Christi and Rohstown.

Mtalusim Fehis Rio Grande Valley League Donna-Wesiaco Joan Sanborn McAllen P. R. Avila Danna Earle Halstead McAllen Baseball Trust Logan Sorye McAllen Tea Hoyd “Jelly” SoRelle Texas Leagher The Palms Halsferd Phil Kuykendall Kuykendall Harlingen Brownsville de Rilo Laredo Corpus, Christi Rohstown

Rained-out Hard-Top Races Postponed at PanAmerican Speedway

Wet track and soaked infield forced the postponement of the promoter Mc Wain's hard-top auto race program. The event, delayed twice, now targets next Sunday at Pan American Speedway with lingering track conditions from the previous wet spell.

Mostme Mc Wainweight PanAmerican Speedway

Commander's Frank Wins Local Amateur Field Trial

Florence Alabama February 13 Commander's Frank the lower setter in a field of six prize quail dogs posted a greatly superior performance to win the amateur field trial judging by today’s competition outcome in this regional event.

Duffield Florence Ala Frank

Turner Kids Win 3 Games Against Main Center Women

The Turner Kids, led by veteran bowler Turner, won three games against a team of Main center women at Main on Sunday with scores of 933 874, 988, 913 and a handicap of 60 pins. Next Sunday they will bowl a match at Alice, Texas.

Turner Kids Alice Texas A. Ba. Pavey Saupe Birr F . Hay Sr Ia Ua Teattte Grace Damkin Frpep Lapeadonr Elna Tgety Ase Neoina Pieaing Tae Pylori

Irvin and Hervey Speak to L A Aggie Club

Irvin Texas A and M Athletic Director and Dick Hervey executive secretary of the Former Students Association will address the L A Aggie Club at Columbus hall. The regular quarterly night meeting begins at 6 20 p.m. Thursday with beer and refreshments for attendees.

Tie San Antonio A. d& HM Columbus Hall Barlow Bones Irvin Texas A. & M Dick Hervey Students Association of Texas A. & M Famales

Amateurs Seek Sponsorship After Lodgers Exit

Amateur baseball players and managers of the Hot Wolls Lodges report a 2 percent win share with four losses in 1948 and 20 wins with six losses in 1949. They deny competing under the Lodger banner this year. Dutch Graham and Charly Hughes of the league say sponsorship queries can be made to Graham at C2405 Willow Street or Hughes at L-29166 1228 Putinig Ave.

Wolls Dutch Graham Charly Hughes Lean Graham Willowst Hughes Putinig

OSU and California Sign Football Pact

OSU and California, rivals in the Rose Bowl era, agreed to a two year home and away football series starting in 1953. The pact aims to renew modern rivalry and schedule consistency between the two programs.

Osu California Berkeley Calif Onlo State

LeBaron Team Triumphs 7 to 6 in Grape Bowl Closer Win

Mudie LeBaron led a College of the Pacific group to a 7 to 6 victory over Cal in the Lodi Grape Bowl post-season grid game. The close score fuels ongoing debate over LeBaron versus Cesert as top formation quarterback. Attendance reached 24,218 with each star earning about $2000.

Lod Canl Feo Mudie LeBaron Pacific Coast TaeBaron College of Pacific Nates Wot Celeci University of California Lodi LeBaron Cesert Atars Bach Calevi

Junior Colleges Clash in Fouthyrsiem War News

Fragmented sports brief notes several college teams and players with scattered results. Mentions Tyler, Arlington Biotec, and Tarleton State with references to a 98-95 score and ongoing schedules. Warren named manager of Ardmore Innens in Ardmore Oklahoma on February 13.

Vir Ananriatea Tarishina Pyler Funtor Tuesent Arlington Biotec Tyler Wen Farietgn Biwle Amd Il Laore Amont Teton State FleAz Bio Mumpling Tarleton Nile Games

Schools Profit From Pro Games At Alamo Stadium

The San Antonio independent school district earned a net of $2288.95 from two professional basketball shows at Alamo Stadium gymnasium on a Saturday. Athletic Director Claud Kellam announced that gross receipts reached 15 650.34 with expenses and taxes reducing the district’s cut to 798.04 and a total ticket sales figure of 9230.

San Antonio Independent School Alamo Stadium Gymnasium Claud Kellam Harlem Crobetrotters New York Celtics Philadelphia Giants Spiras San Antonio Kellam Saii Nie

Conference schedule highlights in Texas universities

The article notes several Lone Star Conference and Texas universities with upcoming games this week. It mentions notable teams including Austin and Sam Houston, and references players such as a standout from Hamilton. It highlights early season matchups and the broader college athletics context across the region.

Cage Playoff In Austin At Wheatley High School District Game

Coach C J Miller of Wheatley announced a playoff in Austin at the municipal gym. One game will start at 4 p m with Wheatley facing Antlersson Vere high school district players. Prairie View is mentioned for next week.

Wheatley Va Antterson Vere High School Distlc Basket Jin Austin C.J. Miller Wheatley Austin Miller AM Municipal Prairie View

Sugar Ray Robinson to Fight Mobley in Newark Tonight

Welterweight star Sugar Ray Robinson, holder of a near perfect ring record, will risk his undefeated status in a one round bout against Al Mobley in Newark, New Jersey this evening. The champion has only one professional loss in 105 bouts.

Miami Sugar Ray Robinson al Mobley Newark N. J Rovinson Jake LaMotta

Conference Basketball Standings and Results Recap

In Gulf Coast and Texas clashes last week, North Texas State and Trinity rose while Austin slid. Howard Payne moved to second with key wins. McMurry and Southwestern posted scores as teams like Tar and AwnAaL contested the race. Nine remaining games are on the schedule for this week.

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