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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1949
Page
7
San Antonio argues over attendance at Sundays Texas Open finish with no exact count. Estimates range from 7,000 to 13,000 based on season tickets and workers. The event promises at least $3,500 profit for the San Antonio Golf Assn, with $8,590 cash and $6,000 in bonds in reserve.
Williams announces football contract between University of Houston and College of William and Mary for a September 17 game in Houston. Trinity sought a Texas trip to San Antonio but faced travel costs and a large gate potential. Trinity offered 7300 in expenses and a 10 000 minimum guarantee with possible gate share, while William and Mary weighed options amid conference talks involving Trinity Hardin College and North Texas State. A new conference possibly named Catahreat is discussed.
Chaotic OCR based summary lists numerous names and numbers with scattered results. Key figures include Johnny Braain Lewisison Ferding Surpit Tani Mauriette and Walden, among others. Details are garbled. no clear outcomes or scores are discernible.
Harold Scherwitz highlights a Brackenridge Park scene at the Texas Open with a young man Terry Malan at the eighteenth green, announcing scores and upcoming threesomes. The piece covers bowling star wins by Glass and a San Antonio fish business chatter, plus baseball reinstatement talks involving Mickey Owen, Danny Gardella, and outlaws.
Handball singles will be held today and tomorrow with doubles scheduled for Thursday and Friday at Randolph AFB. Military servicemen compete across divisions in this base event.
The Rattlers visit St Marys University to face Trinity in a key men s basketball clash. The earlier meeting at St Marys ended 59 53 with high fouling as Trinity seeks a repeat performance. St Marys beat Campus Christi 69 53 while Trinity lost to Stephen F Austin 39 11. Admission Tuesday night is 30 cents for students and 60 cents for adults.
In Fort Worth a regional Golden Gloves event produced notable bouts and results. Top lightweights and featherweights faced tough opponents as finalists emerged. multiple boxers from Abilene San Antonio Dallas Odessa and Corpus Christi advanced or earned decisions. The tournament showcased rising talents with several 10 to 14 round performances and regional standings shaping the championship lineup.
Hondo February 18 Burleigh Redus son of Mr and Mrs Lou Redus of Castroville suffers injuries from sports three times in under a year. He fractured his foot during football last July and sprained his ankle in basketball practice, missing no school days yet fears what may come next.
College basketball results feature Missouri and Ohio State among winners, with Lincoln, Nebraska hiring James De Angelis as Husker football coach replacement. Teams such as Indiana, Loyola, Western Kentucky, and Oklahoma State posted notable scores against rivals like Missouri, Minnesota, and Nebraska. The report notes key players and coaches and situates the season’s early, scattered results.
Kentucky remains the top college basketball team with seven straight victories since December. The fifth AP poll shows Kentucky 202 ahead of St Louis, Notre Dame, and Ohio State as the season nears the tournament, with notable upsets and shifting positions among top programs.
Seattle today reports outfielder Rickert, replacing injured Jeff Heath in fall world series, says he was offered a cure in salary for 149 season. He called it an amputation, returned his third unsigned contract, and noted the best offer was 150 less than last year with Milwaukee Brewers. Rickert, who has worn Cincinnati and Chicago Cubs uniforms, aims to play for Boston but rejects below-minor pay. The commissioner ruled to tie Rickert in the world series with Cleveland. he later received a full share but was disallowed.
The Corpus Christi Naval Air Station Comets defeated the BAMC Comets of San Antonio 5-17 at home Monday night. Joe Moore scored 19 for the Sailors while Burke led the visitors with 11. Corpus Christi led 35-15 at halftime.
Edison High School defeated the South San Antonio Bobcats 23 to 20 in a tight district SI A round robin opener at St May's gym as Edison relied on 15 of 23 free throws after only four field goals. Leon Bales and Johnny Hiee led the Bears with key late free throws, while South San Antonio struggled at the line converting 6 of 21. The game stayed close, with Edison pulling away in the final minutes.
Schertz Cibolo Buffs will represent the sound zone in District 73 8 playoffs with Prairie Lea or Dripping Springs likely as the other champions. Schertz Cibolo defeated Sam Houston Cherokees 29 24 to win the zone title, holding a 15 6 halftime lead before Sam Houston’s late rally.
Randolph hosts Goodfellow AFB area rivals in a two game series at Randolph gym Friday and Saturday nights. San Angelo based Goodfelloy ATVB clashes with the Rammer squad while St Edward's Crusaders of Austin visit Ft Sam Houston for an exhibition in the sports arena Tuesday. St Ed's had a long winning streak snapped by Texas A&T in Kingsville Saturday. Ft Sam Houston and BANC will join the Fourth Army Tournament at Camp Hood Wednesday through Saturday.
The newly formed City Athletic Federation will sponsor a city basketball tournament for boys 22 years older on Saturday in March. Entry is $2 per team, open to any team. Applications may be secured at the city recreation department YMCA or C&S sporting goods store.
ARCAWIA reports Count Victor, backed by Mrs John Hertz with a $5000 stake, joins a $100,000 Derby field for Saturday. Jockey Johnny Langden guides the flashy colt, paired as an entry with La Ci, aiming for a strong showing after a leading trial.
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