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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1950

Page

4

Pirates chain to manage Modesto club after San Bernardino stint

Marc Carrola leaves his semi pro scene for a Pirates pipeline role. He will coach at the Pirates baseball school in San Bernardino before joining spring camp on April 4 for the Modesto club in the California State League, where he will serve as manager. The feature also highlights Mikan against the Globetrotters and Melba Overcash’s record scoring night, plus Snead and Marlene Bauer in golf context.

Marc Carrola Pittsburgh Pirates Missions Pirates San Bernardino Calif Bucs Modesto George Mikan Minneapolis Lakers Herlem Globetrotters Melba Overcash Landis N. C Pie

Downhill Thriller Climax at World Championships in Aspen

At Aspen Colorado on February 18 the men’s downhill concludes the 1950 world championships with 61 rivals ready to push for speed on icy slopes. Fried Pfeifer set a course pace, predicting ~3 minutes 30 seconds for the field. Austrian and Swedish skiers vie for team and individual glory as Canada’s Margaret Owen faces injuries in the women’s downhill.

Aspen Colo Fried Pfeifer Belserrochum Dagmar Rom Aus ‘Ie Canada Margaret Owen Kle Austria Sweden Norway Zeno Cole Italy George Schneider Switzerland BeiserJochum Erika Mahvingey Miss Rom Annelies Schuhproxaut Katy Rodolph Hayden Cale USA

Women’s Golf Opens City Tournament in San Antonio

The annual city women’s golf tournament, sponsored by the San Antonio Women’s Golf Association, opens at Wackenhut Park on March 37 with a Scotch foursome kickoff on March 26. Mrs. M. B. Kilian won the 49 championship at Oak Mills Country Club. early meeting set dates and low honors awarded at the weekly Friday event. Palm Beach golf notes report the Bauer sisters heading to the Dubsdread tournament after Marlene Bauer and Regene Beardman won the Everglades Elb mixed 2‑pair final 3 and 2.

In Antonio San Antonio Wackentige Park M. B. Kilian Oak Ms Country Club Fridry Harold Wellbacher Tom Burger Feltbacher Joe Sep Beckwich Palm Seach Fia Bauer Llee Marlene Orlando Regele Beardman Midland Texas Charmer Palm Beach Allee Clarke Hardwick Bel Air Call

YMCA Wrestlers To Meet Sailors At Local YMCA

The YMCA wrestling squad will face the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station mat team in a match Saturday night at the local YMCA. The event begins in the evening with admission details listed in the notice.

YMCA Corpus Christi Naval Aly Station

Hot Wells Cagers Defeat Edgewood in Nonleague Win

Hot Wells High School edged Edgewood 54 to 42 in a nondistrict basketball game Friday night at Hot Wells gym. Robert Peoples scored 20 points for the Devils while Raut Guerrero led Edgewood. Hot Wells closes season with a Feb 28 finale against Lantern.

Slot Wells High School Edgewood Hot Wells Blue Devils Lantern Robert Peoples Devils Raut Guerrero Raiders Usith Beldel Bajo

Your Host Favored in Santa Anita Derby Field

Twelve 3-year-olds race for 100000 Santa Anita Derby with Your Host the favorite amid strong Cal native hopes. Field includes Great Circle Convictados Hawley Deep Blue and Fleet Rings. post time around 4:05 p.m. local. Durando vs Cidone headline a separate 10-round middleweight bout at St Nicholas Arena on March 3.

Arcadia Calif Santa ‘Anita John 8. de Blois Willian Goetz Kentucky Goetz Santa Anita Calumet Theory Florida Jimmy Jones Fleet Rings Great Circle Convidados Deep Blue Johnny Longden Eddie Arcaro Gorton Gilsson Hawley Johnny Gilbert Convidada Steve Brooks Feudal San Antonio Durando Cidone New York Ernie Duragiolef Bayonne N. Jy Vinnie Cidone Brooklyn St. Nicholas Arena

Jefferson Holds On to Cage Lead

Jefferson High school remains atop the City conference standings after a 60-34 win, outlasting Harlan Hogers 48-40. Brackenridge and Alamo Heights won, while Alamo Heights dropped Brack- Zetels with a five-loss tally, and Harlandale led late against the ponies before Brackenridge pulled away.

Inter Cbs BSR Allgood Bily Powell Eagie Cen Jefferson High School Mustangs Atexanter Jefferson Harlan Hogers Endale Scrappy Indians Alamo Stadium Eagles Brackenridge Alamo Heights Ae Seagiung Lauer Lesseg Cael Jeff Ensign and Harlandale Oocppe Vem Branit Patton Nell Tolvis Ison Alexander Ponies Lawrone Geen Foye Alamo Heighis Brack- Zetels Pracxontides Mano Helents Perwsin E On & Stewart de Wees Gozhrin

Arkansas and SMU in Tie for Southwest Lead

Arkansas moved into a tie for first in the Southwest Conference after a 52 to 43 win over Texas Christian. SMU sits alongside them at 5 wins and 3 losses, with a key game looming against Texas tonight. George McLeod led TCU with 21 points, while Jack Hess topped Arkansas with 11 as the Razorbacks led 31-18 at halftime. Kilgore Drillers name Al Huybeki manager, 28, formerly with Longview, in Class C East Texas Baseball League.

Dallas Arkansas Texas Christian Southern Methodist Razorbacks SMU University of Texas At George McLeod TCU Frogs Jack Hess

Mosley Reaches Golf Semi Finals in Houston

Houston February 18. National all service champion Capt Fred Mosley, San Antonio, meets Dale Morey, Indianapolis in a 36 hole semi final at the thirty second Houston Country Club tournament. Earlier matches were close with one up margins and a 19 hole finish.

Houston John “Buddy Weaver David Spee" Gokimen Dallas Goldman Marion Pringer Austin Weavey Dick McCreary Morey Leon Taylor Tyler Mosley Ed White Creary Dale. Morey Indianapolis Fred Mosley Lackland Afb San Antonio Spec Goldman Moray

District 14-AA final set at Alamo Stadium gym

The Austin Maroons meet the Corpus Christi Bureaucurs in a two out of three playoff for District 14-AA at Alamo Stadium gym Saturday at 2 pm. Corpus Christi won 39 31 in Austin Friday night, with Milton Tisenberg and Stacey Cole scoring 14 each. Admission is 50 cents for students and 1 dollar for adults. winner advances to face District 13 AA champion.

Alamo Stadium Austin Maroons Corpus Christs Corpus Christ Austin Milton Tisenberg Stacey Cole Austinn Kpndal Wiehe Laredo Martin High School of Laredo Kingsville Tigers Brahmas Lareda Harlingen Lardy Rinolesa R. Garcia Prescott Rodriguez Ortiz A Gatoin Anglia Marstera Lozano Skinworth Box Kihe Canales Amichaltc Halttime Kingeville

Alexander In Lead at Harlingen Open

Alexander leads the Rio Grande Valley Open at Harlingen with a 131 for 36 holes after a 66 in the second round. George Fazio and Jack Heastner share fourth at 134 while Tom Burke and Pete Cooper hover near the top with 133 and 134 respectively. The field narrows to 60 for the final round tomorrow.

Marold Vy Tarliff -Harlingen Harlingen Municipal Fazio Slades George Fazio Conshohocken Jack Barke Jr White Plains N.Y Clayton [Eatner Charlotte N. C

Tenpin Meet Resumed for City Men’s Championship

The city men’s bowling championship resumes at seven venues Broadway and Alamo centers at 7 p.m. Saturday. This is the second of three weekends with singles and doubles at Alamo and team events at Broadway.

Broadway Alamio Center Alamo

St Marys to Face Corpus Christi in Final Showdown

St Marys university Rattlers travel to Corpus Christi Saturday for a high‑stakes game against the Tarpons, aiming to upset a team that has won 20 of 21. In Friday action St Marys beat Brooke Army Medical Center 64 58 behind Jimny Veltman 24 and Tom Sheridan 20, with a late, decisive run.

St. Mary's University University of Corpus Christi Tarpon Corpus Christi St. Mary's Brooke Army Medical Center Collegians Rattlers BAMC Tom Sheridan Ted Beaullieu Sheridan Jimny Veltman Ssheridan Bob Stone Brooke Hass Vella Gittinzer Beaulieu Tourlouze Fh Hang Steny Mogking Hinkey Howell Nowmey Pargabou Poehler St. Marv'a BANC

Fight Results Reach Wide Winds in Golden Ring

In Portland Oregon and San Diego several bouts produced decisive outcomes with KO s and outpoints. Notable results include Sonny HOF Yost losing by knockout, Rasly Payne outpointing Joe Raul, and Hert Mens dran earning a close decision. The card featured multiple featherweight and welterweight contested finishes across venues in New Jersey and Oregon.

Sonny Hof John Tabrot Ary Ind Portland Ore Rasly Payne San Diego Joe Raul Woodburn Orr Chick’ Baagyoon Fan Dien Hert Mens Dran San Bornarsina

Youngsters Shine As Williams Wins

Mack Hand reports from New York on a Madison Square Garden boxing card where Ike Williams retained the welterweight title with a quick eighth round knockout of West in 43 seconds. West, 138, challenged the champion, while challengers Rooney and Kennedy delivered notable performances, Rooney stopping George La Fargia early and Kennedy winning a unanimous decision over Charley Norkus.

Mack Hand New York Baby Einmy Rooney Curt Kennedy Rooney Bridgeport Conn Kennedy Wichita Kan Ike Williams Madison Square Gaudet Wiliams West Ike Sonny Hoy Bernard Docusen George la Fargia Bronx Jean Irishman

College Basketball Scores and Standings Highlights

A scrambled recap lists multiple college games and scores across conferences. Notable results include Duke 56 over South Carolina 49, Richmond 81 over Davidson 60, and Iowa Central 40 against Ohio State. The rounded summary captures varied team outcomes and conference threads from the day.

St. Sonne Eatca Tawrenes Cortland South Carolinga Wike Foreat Duke Richmond Davidson North Georgia Cote A Oxler Serre

Force of Habit No Doubt Force of Habit

In Dallas on February 18 R. Wey Burnett owner of the Eagles baseball club dismissed rumors of an oil strike at his ball park. He explained he is pursuing an oil theme by building two new towers at the stadium, choosing unconventional vil deztich designs for the structures.

Dallas Texas Hallay Fang Wille R. Wey Dick" Burnett Callzich Eagles Burnett

Trinity Plays Cowboy Quint in non conference clash

Trinity University Tigers travel to Abilene to face Hardin-Simmons Cowboys in a non-conference men’s basketball game. Fille Recko led Trinity with 21 points on nine field goals and three free throws, but Howard Payne defeated Trinity 70 to 63. Glenn Whillis scored 22 for Howard Payne as the Jackets built a lead and held on.

Seecu Brownwood Ty'si Abilene Trinity University Tigers Saturcey San Antoniana Hardin Stamens University Cowboys Fille Recko Trinity Howard Payne College Jackets Glenn Whilis Pavia Newn Jaya Nentiteda Vanatoeg Seator le Hlenderson McMiman Thenko Knulefela Tate Vangetses Surety Aa Davi Ed Ify Blaine Bson Edo Urhanewtel

Six Champs in AAU Indoor Track at Madison Square Garden

About 300 athletes from five foreign countries compete for national indoor AAU titles at Madison Square Garden. Defending champs in six events face strong fields including 22 1948 Olympic team members and noted figures such as B Dwyer Harrison Dillard Capp, Mearns, Leskey, Phillip, and Douglas, among others.

New York Madison Square Garden Thlisis BI Dwyer Harrison iDillard Hob Mearns Henry Leskey Dick Phillip Herb, Dougla

Four L A Boys Left At Ft Worth In State Boxing

San Antonio will field four fighters in the quarter final round of the State Golden Gloves at Ft Worth. Plyweight Jesse Herrera defeated Elliso Caudillo last night with Merrell Snider from Ft Worth as referee. Eddie Garza knocked out Rudolph Valdez in the second round. Other Saturday matches include Tony Matronana versus Dickie Cote and Ovillardo Jaramillo against Fred Flores. Joe Morar lost to John Jawls, and Hal Lackey failed to finish his middleweight bout against Jack Abraham as San Antonio and Kerrville fighters advanced.

A. Smith Winston Salem N. Es Smith Bob Gajth Detroit John Batnum Grand Rapids Mitch Glen ‘Eal Memphis Yeon Otto Greiner Baltimore Doug Ford Briar Cliff N.Y Horton Smith Joplin Shelley Mayfield Seguin Lefty Stackhouse Laredo Buck Luce Paihia Manor Joe Moore Jx San Antonio Charles Klein Him Beardsley Kingsville Ft, Worth Jesse Herrera Elliso Caudillo Austin Merrell Snider Worth Ratner Willie Garza Har- Ingen Eddie Garza Ruydolph Valdez San Angelo Johnny Glee Dallas Tony Matorana Dickie Cote Ovillardo Jaramillo Fred Flores Bryan Joe Morar John Jawls Lutkin Hal Lackey Kerrville Jack Abraham Lackey

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