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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1950

Page

18

Goose Tatum shines as Harlem Globetrotters dazzle Alamo crowd

Coach Milley locks the Wheatley gym to curb basketball chaos while the Harlem Globetrotters perform at Alamo Stadium. Roscoe Goose Tatum, hailed as the No 1 Globetrotter, delivers a decisive home runlike moment in Houston. He tours the field, collects about 400 dollars, and salutes the crowd with a passing hat.

Clifford Milley Wheatley Negro High School Harlem Alamo Clarle Nealon Roscoe “Goose” Tatum Gloetrottes Houston Neaton Bull Stadium L'Atum Stanly Tatum

Pros Move in to Sign Walker McMillin to See Doak This Week

Detroit Lions coach Bo McMillin travels to Dallas to negotiate terms with star Doak Walker of Southern Methodist. Walker's price tag hovers near 25 000 dollars annually as Detroit pursues the deal amid league mergers. A Walker-Layne pursuit and a Dallas Cotton Bowl attraction loom as negotiations explore a high-profile pro football match.

Dallas Detroit Lion Bo McMillin Doak Weker South Methodist Doaker Walker Detroit Washington Corse LOS Starsith Walker Notre Leon Wart

Mercers Plan Channel Swim Training Trip

The Mercer family from Dover plans a channel swim in May, with Mrs. Mercer and children led by Mr. Mercer and son John L. The group, eight children plus parents Lois Althea John L Bobbie and Faith Hope Carlton Lois, aim to practice in mild water before returning to New York. They highlight long distance swimming backgrounds and past family feats, including record holding at Falls.

Mercer Mays Althea Faith Carl Hope Bobbie John Jr Lois Jolm Sr Tacksonville Beach Dover Jolr Cook" Mercer John L John Erler Alls River Mass Roth Carlton Mrs. Morte Eavnes Sugar New York Ale Steven Filles

Palm Beach Mixed Foursomes Golf Event Opens

Betty Dodd and Mahal Mah play in the fifteenth annual Everglades club mixed foursomes golf event in Palm Beach Florida. Notables included J B Meallite from Palm Beach and Reginald Boardman Jr from Palm Beach with scores around 40.30 in early rounds. Qualifiers include Sonay Rawls of Austin Tom Sullivan and Aten Bauer of Midkind with scores cited in the medal round.

Betty Dodd Palm Breach Fla Everglades San Ate J. B. Meaullite Palm Agalyyst Lakewood Tob Abtner Miami Texas Gli May Jene Bauer Midhind Texas Reginald Boardman Jr Palmach Sonay Rawls Austin Tom Sullivan Aten Bauer Midkind Clarke Hare Jhe

YMCA Seeks Amateurs for Corpus Christi Meet

San Antonio YMCA seeks 12 grapplers for a contest with Corpus Christi Naval Air Station next Saturday. Coach Tom Davies announced the Navy squad will have 12 wrestlers while YMCA has eight. Interested amateurs should contact Davies at 8521. Public admission is free.

San Antonio YMCA Corpus Christi Psiches Davies Phe

Wyse Refuses $5000 Offer in Tulsa

A Tulsa Tribune report quotes Wyse as stating he rejected a $5000 offer to join the American League. Wyse, who played last season for Shypvenart of Moe Texas Spas, said he would prefer a permanent move to Milton, Oklahoma, if his contract terms were met.

Barlow Bones Irvin San Antonian Maint Aggie Nobodly Brey TULSA Oils Fit Hawke Wyse Pyle Dolphin Bas Vrjoot Tulsa ‘Tribune Weer Fis Hone Hove Tye Witch Wyse Shypvenart Moe Texas Spas Wyke Tilimlly Athtéthis & Worl Mitml Okla

Austrians Dominate Opening Day At Alpine Ski Champs

Austria’s women lead the field with Dagmar Rom sweeping six of seven in the giant slalom as 63 nations prepare for today’s men’s race. favorites include Zein Cole Thyrardt Fraligny and Stein Eriksen amid a hazardous, 1600 foot course with a tricky top section.

Austria Blondie Lovely Dagmar Rom Sialay Miss Ron Zein Cole Thyrardt Fraligny Farmer Stein Eriksen Norway James Couttet Fyanet Tom Matt U.S Fernand Grosjean Switzerland Mt. Aspe

Thorpes Uninjured In Car Accident Near SOuT END

Pi-Jim Thorpe and his wife escaped injury when their auto slid into a ditch near SOuT END Indiana. After stopping due to a previous accident they resumed travel. Mrs Thorpe, driving, said the auto mobile slid into a ditch and they were towed to a garage to check condition of the vehicle.

Sout End Ind Jim Thorpe Thorpe

SMU Takes Command In Tight Southwest Race

SMU edged Rice 55 48 to seize undisputed lead in the Southwest Conference race as Texas and Arkansas split, Texas Christian tied for second after a 38–8 victory. Tom Hamilton of Texas moved past Tot McDermott on season scoring with 301 points while SMU gained a slim edge heading into the final week.

Wilbur Martin Associated Press Southern Methodist University Rice Arkansas Texas Aggies Texas Christian Hamilton Suate Tom Hamilton Tot McDermott McDermott Southern Methodist Mustangs Lexus SMU Warren Switzer BieDermatt Owls Charley Lute San Anne

Fish ladder debate halts Conowingo dam plan

A Maryland legislative committee refused to fund a fish ladder at Conowingo dam to aid shad passage. Chairman David M Wallace voices doubt the ladder would work or be cost effective, noting few fish use such structures and likening it to an escalator.

Annapolis Chesapeake Bay Maryland Conowingo Dam Stsqushania David Il. Wallace Iewater Wallace

Arkansas Tops A&M as Cathcart Keeps Edge Late

Harold Salman paced the Mustangs, Lutz Geis and Switzer added points, while Arkansas pulled ahead late led by Bob Ambler with 14 and Jim Cathcart with 13. Jewell McDowell scored 17 for A&M as Arkansas held the Aggies scoreless in the final stretch.

Harold Salman Mustangs Lutz Geis Luts Switzer Salman McDermott Arkansas Aggies Jim Cathcart Mirtutes Bob Ambler Cathcart Jewell McDowell

Monthly rates dip to as low as eighteen dollars

The note hints at prices falling to around 18 dollars per month, suggesting affordable ongoing costs. It implies a promotional or general pricing decline without detailing the product or service involved.

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