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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1948

Page

2

Victory Over Austin Gives Title to Jeff The Jefferson Mustangs clinch 15AA crown

Jefferson High School Mustangs, led by Ben White Rick Wilson and Eugene Carpenter, defeated Austin High 31 to 26 in Austin to clinch their third straight 15AA championship, with strong free throw accuracy and stifling defense. Brackenridge looms next, yet standings stay favored.

Jefferson High School Mustangs Brackenridge Eagles Harry Hamilton Austin High Austin Brackenridge Maroons Mustangs Ben White Rick Wilson Eugene Carpenter Tivisho Toney Burger Mustang White Jeff Austin Bririy Wilson Bengton Miies Jong Lanier TECH Laniers Veks San Antonio Tech Jefferson Gym Vokts Corpus Christi Tivy ‘High Kerrville

Bobcats Win District Title in 28-4 Victory at South San Antonio

South San Antonio defeats Burbank 46-39 to clinch the District 23-A title and earn a regional bid. Burbank’s star Clayton Feigel and South San’s Raymond George fouled out early after rough play as officials assign region eligibility and set up Region 7 play for a shot at the state tournament in Austin.

South San Antonio Bobcats Burbank Cats Austin J. L. Buckley Lockhardt Iregion Clayton Feigel South San Raymond George Gene Andrews Joe Sanders Alamo Heights Sunt Saper Puan Ee Ee Sanders Q Newmant Ae Farrent Boongwdod McElroy Wagret i Peraviche Fes Eel A Andrews Villareaie Ankrame Gimonece Geoter Energ Eilon Anne Hale Vali Tolan

Evans Turns Down Pittsburgh Offer

Kansas University's All-America back Ray Evans rejected a pro football offer from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Steelers held Evans' draft rights after a recent consultation with coach John B. Sutherland. Reported terms included a $16,000 salary over two years, though Evans did not disclose details.

Kansas City Ray Evans Kansas University Pittsburgh Steelers Steelers Evans John B. Sutherland K. U Sutherland

Trinity Plays Bobcats Here In Lone Star Showdown

Trinity Tigers host Southwest Texas State Bobcats in San Antonio at 8:15 p.m. Trinity aims to break a seven game conference drought while St Marys Rattlers travel to Brownwood to face Daniel Baker Hillbites at 8 p.m.

San Antonio Trinity Tigers Texas State Bobcats San Marcos St. Mary’s U. Rattlers Brownwood Daniel Baker College

Polly Riley Contends In Palm Beach Golf Final

Polly Riley of Fort Worth faces Peg Kirk of Findlay Ohio in the finals of Palm Beach ladies golf championship at Palm Beach. Riley reached the final with a 4 and victory over Carol Divinger, while Kirk, a Curtis Cup member, topped Pat Devany by four strokes through 38 in 13th green finish. The final is an 18 hole match.

Palm Beach Fla Polly Riley Ft. Worth Pegey Kirk Findlay Ohio Bliss Riley Carol Divinger Tittin Miss Kirk Pat Devany Grosse Isle Mich

Ice Hockey Forfeit Gives Sam Touston High District 70-B Win

In the Aacorinted Prese Mertia league Washington 5 Pacific Coast Vancouver 7 10R Angeles 4 Oakland 4 San Diego a win by forfeit credits Sam Touston High with a victory over Kyle Friday night. The result places Touston in the District 70-B standings.

Washington Pacific Vancouver Angéles Oakland San Diego Sam Touston High Kyle

Demaret Holds Four Stroke Lead At Harlingen

Demaret led a 71-player field at the Lower Rio Grande Valley Open in Harlingen with a four stroke edge after 36 holes, firing a 64 in round two to reach 125. Mangrum and Haerner chased at 143 and 136 respectively as the final rounds approached.

Demaret Harlingen Harold Y. Katliff Marlingen Galfdom Jimmy Demaret Ojal Catif Clayton Haeiner Charlotte N.C Blond Mengrum Hadjee Bob Iarmilion Evansville Ind Ky Laffoon St. Andrews Cary Middlecott Memphis Otto Greiner Baltimore al Smith Winston-Salem N. C Ellsworth Vines Chicago Siner Frank Stranahan Toledo PGA George Schneller Ogden Utah Goffers

Kramer Beats Riggs In Tucson Tie Break Thriller

Jack Kramer defeated Bobby Riggs in Tucson last night in a professional series match. Kramer outplayed the reigning champion to win 14-12, 4-6, 13-11 in a tight three set affair amid February 14 action in Arizona.

Tucson Ariz Jdack Kramer Bobby Riggs Kramer

Arkansas Sh Pesdy Griggien 30 Rice 5

College basketball roundup lists scores from Arkansas, Rice, Texas, Stanford, Nevada, California, Oregon, Washington states, Georgia Tech, Florida, South Carolina, and many others. Dominant results include Stanford 84 Denver 40 and Nevada 87, vs. various regional teams. notes on conference play and notable upsets pepper the digest.

Arly Askansas Ghriggien Rice Texas Avisona State Arkansas Conway Ouachita Arizona Stanford Denver Wyohgat I Francisco Nevada Ele de State Western Cote Wertoigeten Ulab Espeie Garbon Eas Montens Idaho State Galprase Ageirs Orexon Agnee Montene Haslera Fantara Manigrano College Colorado Mines Branch Ula Aggley Oiformia AR Sourherm Galifornia Hodge Mountain College BS Moawaa Lintiard Waste Washington Western Washington Waillese of Pacific California Ponte Clara St. Mara Cams Portland Gon San Jose State Peo Clarion Af Searle Conn Buttala Tehrs. Ts Edinboro Po

Pan-American 100-Lap Race Headlines Sunday Auto Program

Pan American speedway presents a four race card on Sunday including the 100 lap Southwestern championship event. The program starts at 2 o clock with Strap Class B and two tivelap dashes. Headlining the tivelap contests are Bill Homeler of Houston and Wes Saegesser of San Antonio, who were first and second in time trials. Rainy weather caused two postponements in the championship race.

Pan American Speedway Ausilawy Bill Homeler Houston Wes Saegesser San Antonio

Sports Schedule Highlights Local Basketball and Golf Events

The schedule lists Banc versus Lackland at Fort Sam Mousten Arena 8 p m Trinity University faces Southwest Lexes State at Trinity Gym 3 15 p m St Anthonys meets Edison High at St Anthonys Gym 5 p m Golden Girls tournament at Woodlawn Gym 2 30 p m shows 3 30 and 7 30 p m Sam Houston girls tournament games at 1 and 3 p m semifinals consolation final 7 p m championship 9 p m Bexar County Junior Conference midget final 7 15 p m Class B title game 8 15 p m Bowling City men's tournament Turner Club 6 30 p m St Anthonys versus St Edwards Austin 2 30 p m Latin American League doubleheader Woodlawn 2 p m International League doubleheader Lawier Gym 2 p m GOLF sweepstakes Riverside San Antonio Brackenridge reserved starting times 12 20 a m 2 30 p m auto racing Southwestern midget championship Pan American Speedway Austin 2 p m Bowling City men 10 a m to 11 p m

Sam Houston SL Anthony's St Edwards Prep Austin Woodlawn Lawier Riverside Poinse S. A Austin Hy Turner Club A. Mn

USF football to stay after board backs athletics control

USF president William J. Dunne reaffirmed the university will keep football, despite Coach Ed McKeever's farewell letter raising eligibility concerns. The board of regents supported athletic control. five players with falsified registrations retain some eligibility as per Pacific Coast Conference rules, with St Mary’s and Santa Clara informing they won’t challenge the matter. Players named include Marvin Willis, Joe Wozniak, Joe Mocha, Al Pietkewitz, and Steve Kucer. Pietkewitz has withdrawn from school.

USF San Francisco UPJ Ed McKeever University of San Francisco William J. Dunne Universiy Board of Regents University McKeever USF Phil O'Connor Notre Dame St. Louis University Jerome 3. Sullivan Sword Sullivan St.Mary's Santa Chira Jme Sulivan Marvin Willis Joe Wozniak Joe iMocha al Pietkewitz Steve Kucer Pietkewitz Schoo

Tenpin Meet Winds Down at Turner Club Grand Windup

Grand windup for the city men’s tenpin title tournament at the Turner club with top competitors in all events. The final weekend begins tonight after a ceremony at :20 featuring Chaplain B P Teiddle of Ft. Sam Houston. play starts at 7 p.m. The event concludes Sunday night. In Chicago four Pin-spillers vie for part of a $5000 purse in a one hour bonus rolloff following the Petersen Classic. Emil Wansa of Lincoln Park wins $5100 first prize in the classic. Budd Bomar, Semo Stavich, and Paul Krumske also reach the four-man field with $1000 for high score per game and $1000 for top four-game series scorer.

Turner Club B. P. Teiddle Ft. Sam Houston Chicago Petersen Emil Wansa Lincoln Park Mich Buddy Bomar Semo Stavich Wheeling W. Va Paul Krumske Wansa

Lamar Grabs Stan Lambert

Austin High sacked coach Stan Lambert to become Lamar College athletic director and coach. Lambert signed a three year deal worth six thousand the first year rising to six thousand five hundred. He led Austin High to 1942 state title and 1939 41 44 District 15 AA titles.

Speciatio Crac Ligue Austin Texas Lambert Austin High Lamar College Beaumont Johnny Kitchens Toney Burger Lamar AusUn Corfus Christi Grady Hester Leone Corpus Christi Weslaco

Sam Houston High Hosts Girls Invitation Tournament

Sam Houston High hosts a girls basketball invitation tournament with opening games Saturday morning. Semi finals are at 1 and 3 p.m and the final at 8 p.m with a consolation at 7 p.m. Teams entered include Petius Sam Houston Dripping Springs LaCoste Comfort Schertz Cibinon Dowdy Stockdale.

Hight Sam Houston High Petius Sam Houston Dripping Springs LaCoste Comfort Schertz-Cibnin Dowdy Stockdale

Moonglow Goalers Edge Hospital 60 59 in Exhibition

Moonglow Alec Club upset Brooke General Hospital 60 to 59 in a basketball exhibition at Fort Sam Houston area. In a separate note, bases and scores appear garbled. exhibition details focus on the close Moonglow win and venue.

Moonglow Alec Club Brooke’ General Hospital Ft. Sam Houston Baler SsHuanaide Calan

Handball Finalists Topped in Southwest Area Tourney

Dallas: Gene Henderson defeated Al Lerner in the quarter finals of the Southwestern Area MCA handball tournament with 21-4 and 21-14. San Antonio players C F Burbank and Irvin Birnbaum lost to Jim Harp and Dani Foley, with scores 21-8 and 21-5.

Dallas Gene Henderson al Lerner San Antonio MCA C. F. Burbank Irvin Birnbaum Jim Harp Dani Foley

San Antonio Handicap Preview At Santa Anita

Sunny weather and an overloaded field of 18 horses suit Santa Anita for the $50,000 San Antonio handicap as On Trust and Shannon top the wagering, with challengers including Talon En deavor II Olhavaerry Double Jay Flashco and many others in a crowded nine-furlong main event. Meanwhile Hialeah hosts the $25,000 added feature where Armed, top-weighted at 128 pounds, faces eight rivals including Rampart and Assault in a seven-furlong sprint.

Arcadia Calif Santa Anita On Trust Shannon Talon Endeavor' II Olhavérry Chile Double Jay Flashco Cover Autocrat Brabancon Brida Floiver Elpin V-Boy Terry Bergello Triplicate Paperboy Bymeabond Hialeah King Ranch Gustav King Citation Rampart Star Pilot Maine Chanre String Jamess Stable Cenvertro

Arkansas Beats Texas Christian in Low-Scoring Conference Battle

S W Conference actions saw Rice and Arkansas win likely surprising games. Rice edged Texas A&M 52 48 as poor shooting by A&M hurt them, while Arkansas toppled Texas Christian 37 30 in a rough, foul filled contest. George Kok scored 19 for Arkansas increasing his lead in scoring. Texas Christian suffered its seventh straight conference loss. Arkansas and Texas Christian meet again in Fayetteville next Saturday.

Presa Rice Arkansas Owls Texas A. & M Texas Christian Big Arkansas Baylor George Kok Razorbacks Aggies Rice College Station Fayetteville Ark

Golden Girls Oakwood Classic semifinal games set at Wood-Hawn gym

The Hulk tournament slate at Wood-Hawn gym features two afternoon semifinals with Uvalde high school versus Academy of Temple at 2 30 PM and LaCoste versus Fredericksburg at 3 30 PM. Losers meet for a consolation title at 7 30 PM while winners battle for the crown later. Admission for the afternoon is 75 cents for adults and 25 cents for students, with night programs at 1 for adults and 40 cents for students.

Golden Girls Wood- Hawn Uvalde High School Academy of Temple LaCoste Fredericksburg

St Anthonys to Host Edison in Saturday Night Clash

St Anthony's Yellow Jackets meet Edison Bears in a basketball game at St Anthony's gym at 8 p.m. Saturday. The Jackets edged the Bears 43 to 36 in last week's Edison gym matchup.

St. Anthony's Yellow Jackets Edison Bears St. Anthony’s Gym Jackets Bears Edison Gym St. Anthony's Central St. Anthony’s Yellow Jackets Central Catholic

Whistles Silent In Ft. Sam Game

Larkland Air and BAMG plan a basketball game at Ft. Sam Houston Saturday night to seek consensus with officials. Capt. John Kramer and Sel. Steve Marchak will confer with refs Sgt. J. E. Magee and Willis Monroe an hour and a half before tip-off to curb whistle blowing. Extra seats are added. admission is free.

Larkland Air Hasé BAMG Ft. Sam Houston Las John Kramer BAM Kramer Steve Marchak Lackland J. E. Magee Willis Monroe Marchak

Bingen Leads San Antonio Boxers in Fort Worth Gloves

Five San Antonio boxers are set for Golden Gloves action in Fort Worth Saturday night. Gilbert Romo, who defeated Ace Fowler Ofessa on Friday, meets Joe Stone of Wichita Falls. Ben Hatey, who knocked out Howard Burkett, East Texas State, faces heavyweight David Lackey of Austin. Luis Flores fights Howard McCranie Hardin-Simmons. Norman Theis faces J. D. Kirkpatrick of Lubbock. Homer Martinez, 112, knocked out Jack Johnson Pacis in the first round. Manuel Vegas lost to Eugene Cooper Amarillo and Charlee Miller fell to Lewls Hall Harlingen.

San Antonio Ft. Worth Gilbert Romo Ace Fowler Ofessa Joe Stone Wichita Falls Ben Hatey Howard Burkett East Texas State College David Lackey Austin Luis Flores Howard McCranie Hardin-Simmons Norman Theis J. D. Kirkpatrick Lubbock San Antonian Homer Martinez Jack Johnson Pacis Manuel Vegas Eugene Cooper Amarillo Charlee Miller Leowls Hall Harlingen

Fight: Results From the Ashenstatad Presa Fight

Fragmentary boxing result notes show a knockdown tally and fighter names. Rochester and Ralph Melteil are referenced with unclear outcomes. Mentions of Miguel, Zuluein, and Bodon appear with uncertain results and crowd reaction.

Barbara Ann Scott poised for lead in world skating title race

DAVOS PLATZ Switzerland Feb 14 Barbara Ann Scott the Canadian skater who won the Olympic women’s world figure skating crown in St Moritz entered today’s program with an unofficial lead of over four points. Earlier yesterday Dick Button from Englewood New Jersey captured the men’s world figure skating title after a comeback victory.

Scott Davos Platz Switzerland Barbara Ann Scott St. Moritz Barbara Ann Dick Button Englewood Nrj

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