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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1950
Page
19
Schertz Cibolo and Sam Houston high schools clash at Schertz Tuesday in a final two out of three playoff for the District 77 B basketball championship. Start time is 8 p.m. The second game moves to Sam Houston on Thursday, with a possible third game on Friday at a neutral site.
Brooke Army Medical Center's busy basketball team heads to Corpus Christi Tuesday to face the University of Corpus Christi Tarpons at 8 p.m. The Comets ride a 57 to 52 win over Carswell AFB Ft. Worth with Bob Stone scoring 15 and Tom Dobbs adding 14 as the halftime lead stood 34-27. The Tarpons boast a near flawless home record this season.
Fragmented text appears to reference Sunday schools, gym activities, and names such as Bradenna and Bailes. The legible details are sparse and include ages or roles and possible district references, but concrete events or outcomes are unclear.
A mosaic of bout names and weights appears, listing fighters and scores in a busy cryptic roster. Names like Del Flanagan, Paul, and Turner surface among scattered city references and weights, hinting at a crowded sporting record page.
On WOAL-TV in Los Angeles viewers can watch Wednesday at 9 p.m. a wrestling match replay from St. Nicholas arena New York City. This week presents Nature Boy Huddy Hogers of Hollywood against Tony Morelli of San Fernando California.
In a key city conference game Lanier armies to tie Brackenridge for second place while Alamo Heights seeks Lanier's third with a 9 30 p m tip at Alamo Stadium gym Antion hosts the 9 30 p m opener as Bur bank battles Herlandale Central vs Jefe Jefferson's Mustangs meet Central Catholic Buttons at St Mary's gym non league clash moved from Central Catholic to St Mary's for seating Tech Buffaloes top Edison Brars 45 36 in league tilt and TMI Panthers edge Brackenridge 45 41 in a double header at Alamo Stadium gym
In a Denver court under boxing law, promoter Messina and opponent Rages traded claims of self defense as Judge Hertz urged caution. Messina asserted readiness to fight if provoked, while the judge deferred sentencing to February 1. The report also notes a Montana State team aiming to clinch the Rocky Mountain Conference title with a win over Colorado Mines.
The Wrestlethon main event features undefeated Mandy Leal of Corpus Christi facing Valentine Luna of Austin in a 10 round bout on St Valentine’s Day. Promoter Baldesareli predicts a large crowd as other bouts include Howard Lewis, Ray Ramon, Carl Shobe, Ran chero Alonzo, Johnny Bullard, Kid Dynambie, Abel Rodriguez, and Bob Wilson. Referee Jim Scarmoéza will officiate with judges Sappy Hancock and George Schuhardt and timer A C Watts.
Old Rockport came from behind to win the $8000 feature at Santa Anita in 1:36.45 for one mile on a 4 year old and up field. Gordon Glisson rode the winner who paid 11.70 6.10 and 3.40. Moonrush was second and paid 5.10 4.30. Manyunk finished third at 32.70. Glisson received a trophy for leading riding in 1949 before the feature.
Morgantown West Virginia February 14 2B Harold W Lahar line coach at the University of Arkansas was named to a similar post at West Virginia University President Irvin Stewart announced the appointment made on recommendation of the universitys new head Art Lewis Pye
A garbled OCR listing appears to summarize multiple high school and college scores and teams across states. It mentions schools such as Abilene Christian, Oklahoma, Iowa, Kansas State, Arkansas State, and others with varying point totals and partial outcomes amid a scattered regional game or standings roundup.
The Peacock Fowls lost to St Edward's High School 2 59.24 in a Southwest Academic League game Monday night in Austin. St Ed's built a 30 8 lead in the first half.
Five major eastern schools Harvard Yale Cornell Penn Columbia affirmed support for the NCAA sanity code amid concerns over athlete subsidization. Columbia warned unchecked subsidies could commercialize sports like football and basketball, while Penn and Yale defended compliance and ongoing scholarship practices.
Jack Kramer defeated Pancho Gonzales 60 63 in a professional tennis match last night. It marked Kramer's 53rd win against Gonzales on the nationwide tour. In the doubles contest, Gonzales and Segura beat Parker 64 63.
The Oak Hills and San Antonio clubs host a Wednesday women’s golf day at Oak Hills. Nine hole players tee at 9 30 from No 1 and nine hole flight from No 10 while eighteen hole teams start at 1 p m from No 1 tee. Aug members are asked to report to the Dee room for palyings.
LaFeria, in a tight Commercial League game at the Armed Services YMCA gym, edged Fomby's Clothiers 68 66 marking a second straight close win for LaFeria over Fomby's. Lackland Medics beat the Independents 67 49 in another league clash.
Central Comets defeated Boys Club 18 15 in the Alatio Athletic Assn playoff opening. John Miles scored 25 points for Central, Chet Jones and Malcolm Neal also contributed, while Wild Bill Mooney led Boys Club with 25 points. Triangles beat Lackland A S 51 27 with Bernard Wills scoring 23 for the Triangles.
South San Antonio Bobcats travel to Hot Wells Blue Devils to try to seal the District 41-4 crown with a win, following an earlier eligibility setback that shifted the league lead to South San Antonio.
Charlie Koln sank a three on the first playoff hole to lead his foursome to top money at Witow Springs Course. Kieln’s team included HM, Ford, Tyler Bates, and L L Courser. second place went to a team with Al Sturchio Harry Ackroyd M Gonzales and Bob Morrison. They tied with Kiely Bro at 67 after 18 holes.
YMCA League standings see Meader Construction in front after a Tuesday win over La Ferla department store. American Laundry holds first place with a 29 to 28 victory over Royalties as Jack Charles scores nine and George Brazente ten. Green Hornets upset Pan-American Opticians 57 to 59 with Jerry Bishop totaling 21 points.
St Mary's University welcomes Lackland Air Force Base as the two teams meet at the St Marys gym on Wednesday night at 8 p.m. The Rattlers seek rebound after a 10 13 season mark and a loss to St Edwards while Lackland eyes another victory after opening the season with a 55 85 win. St Marys averages 53.6 points per game to opponents 49.1.
Abilene Feb 14. Jare din Shamons university will open spring football training March 20 under Coach Warren Woodson who has announced the schedule and readiness.
Six former champions will be among the amateur golfers seeking to qualify today for the Houston Country Club Invitational in Houston. The 32 low scorers from 18 holes will start match play Wednesday with entries spanning Frank Stranahan and other noted players from Houston and beyond.
Harlingen Texas hosts a 72 hole Rio Grande Valley open with 103 professionals entered. Sam Snead absent from practice while Gathams pro- golfers lower clubs at the municipal course for the event. The pro-am and exhibi tion matchups begin midweek ahead of the Thursday to Sunday tournament. Dave Douglas set pace in pro-amateur play with a hole-in-one on the fifteenth during Sunday action.
Fenner's Clothiers basketball team in the City league seeks practice games with teams that can secure a playing court. Manager Hunky Hernandez reachable at F-99381 or at £ 23133 after 6 40 p.m.
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