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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1949

Page

2

Santa Anita Derby Looms With 14 Contenders for 945,000 Pool

At Arcadia California, Santa Anita Park hosts the 14 horse field for the Santa Anita Derby. Favorite Olympia and Ocean Drive loom as top contenders in the mile and an eighth race with a purse near 100 thousand. Coaltown headlines McLennan Handicap at Hialeah, aiming for a record pace over eight rivals.

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Randolph Goalers Edge Marines in Tight Friday Night Rout

Randolph goalers defeated Marines 42 to 20 as Coach Marshall Toots played as a sub and scored an underhand field goal with seconds left. Toombs was fouled with 2 seconds remaining but missed a potential game winning free throw.

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Florida Governor Urges Arrests in Tax Theft Case

Florida governor Lyndon Warren urged all counties to arrest those guilty of stealing state taxes following a financial crackdown. He called for collaboration with constables to stop tax theft, noting a multiyear loss of funds and urging swift action across counties.

Warren Lea Kookie Stalatary

Mever on Scene At Plates Camp

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Basketball Roundup Notes Mixed Scores and Confusion

A puzzle of garbled lines reports various basketball results and team names. It hints at games and standings like Nebraska and Wisconsin, with scattered scores and institutions, but the legible facts are limited. The fragmentary text suggests a busy round of matchups and possible matinee events across multiple colleges.

Hot Wells High Upsets Edison In Regional Basketball Battle

Hot Wells High School, District 31-4, outshot the Edison Blue Devils in a regional tournament matchup. Free throws carried Hot Wells to a 19 point advantage, turning a tight first quarter into a decisive lead as Edison’s key players fouled out early in the final period. Chester Lyssey led Hot Wells with 14 points, while Leon Bates and Johnny Rice added seven apiece for Edison.

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Bovalag menborans ne today event recap note

The report covers SUTACO activities in Colorado and Missouri, noting opening shifts, bowling event results, and a 36 000 dollar Dam Bi Viln classic final where Freitag leads by 17 pins over Walter Joanson. Freitag wins 3000 dollars despite a poor 173 game. Jotun Chicago and Joe Kisicl also prominent in scoring.

Menborans Orangas Colorado Missouri Wharf Freltag Chicago Walter Joanson Port Citan Freitag Sill Wes Aly Peidesen Jotun Chicago Joe Kisicl

Hally Butts Gets Contract Extension at Georgia

THENS Feb 1971 Fallace Butts received a ten year contract extension for his role as head coach and athletic director at the University of Georgia. President Jonathan C Rogers announced the move noting liberal financial terms while withholding exact totals. Reported salary hovered around $12,034 annually in preliminary estimates.

Thens Fallace Butts Fife University of Georgia Fras Jonathan C. Rogers Rogers Tigy Autor

Mustangs Lead City Race After Close Wins

Jefferson Mustangs hold first place in the City Conference after a 57 40 win over Alamo Heights Mules Friday night. Brackenridge Eagles beat Burbank 44 40 to stay near the top as Lanier Vars idle. key scorers include Art Flinders 24 for Jeffs and Johnny Weder 16 for Brackenridge.

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Central Catholic shuts out San Maycos Baptist in 166 to 26 rout

Loop Joe Cortes led Central Catholic High School Buttons to an 166-26 victory over San Maycos Baptist academy as he scored 30 points on 10 field goals and 10 free throws. The win completed an 8-0 league slate. TMI Panthers battled Yellow Jackets to a 33-36 loss with a late Jacket rally and a decisive last-minute field goal by Don Manning.

Joe Cortes Musi Say Bultens San Maycos Baptist Academy Central Catholic Anthony Yellow Jackets TMI Panthers Jackets Don Manning TMI

Potter Signen Ends Negotiations With Braves

Nelson Potter a Boston Braves right hander agreed to a 149 contract with the club manager stating Potter disclosed two conversations with Morris. The note outlines a tentative deal and the plan to finalize terms, reflecting early-season negotiations.

Potter Nelson Potter Boston Braves Gece ML Morris

Wheatley Lions fall to Coles in district basketball

Errick Kuykendall scored 21 points but Wheatley Lions lost to Coles High School 64 46 in Corpus Christi Friday night. Scott led Coles with 16 points as Wheatley suffered its first district defeat. The Lions still compete in the Negro state meet next Friday and Saturday at Prairie View.

Errick Kuykendall Wheatley Lions Coles Negro High School Corpus Chasti Colts San Antonians Scott Wheatley Lions

Bennett Dies as Indianapolis Speedway Chief Steward

Fran Feb vy F Bennett of Indianapolis, named chief steward of the Indianapolis speedway, died at his home late yesterday. He had returned from a fishing trip and was expected to begin his duties this year.

FT. Lauderdale F. Bennett Indianapolis Speedway Bennett

Masterza Added to Coaching Salt York Debut

Obscure report notes Masterza added as backfield coach for Brooklyn New York team under Nemran Stracer with plans to visit Yankee Stadium. Fortunes and names appear garbled. reference to Melstein Jackie and a fall visit remain unclear amid editorials.

Houston Golfers To Try It Again

Former PGA champion Bob Hamilton resumes the Houston Open second round at Pine Forest after rain washed out most play. Hamilton shot 63 in the rain shortened first round to sit 131 total, with 60 low scorers advancing to the final. Turresa leads with 66, Palmer 67, Schoux 67, others around 68 with Hamilton tied for third.

Max Banow Jun Houston Bob Hamilton Pine Forest Country Club Hamilton John Palmer Jims Turacsa Him Ferrier

Two Games to Start New Southwest Conference Race

The Associated Press reports two Saturday games may decide the tight Southwest race as Texas beats Arkansas or SMU and Rice defeats Texas Christian. Baylor and Arkansas lead, with Rice, Texas, Baylor in contention if results go as expected. Big Bill Tom led Rice with 28 points. Julius Domins starred for Texas Christian before fouling out. Dewton, Texas notes the conference talks begin today with North Texas State, Hardin College, Houston, and Trinity forming a new group.

Associated Press Taylor Texas Arkansas Southern Methodist Rice Texas Christian Baylor Arkanagas Akrkansas Baylor Texas Longooms Mustangs Tate Big Bill Tom Julius Domics Dewton Fes North Texas State Hardin College University of Houston Trinity University Dallas Lone Star J Conference Theron J. Fouts North Texas D. L. Ligon Saculty m Harnin College G. W. “Hill” Manan

Prairie Lea Team Cleared. State Board Waits on Eligibility

Prairie Lea was certified as district champions after a vote at a night meeting, defeating Schertz-Cibolo in the district meet. The issue of player eligibility and the district committee ruling was to be reviewed by the state Inter scholastic league executive committee Saturday, with Schertz-Cibolo poised to represent if Prairie Lea is deemed ineligible.

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Polo match postponed to Sunday at Millerfield

Wet grounds force postponement of Pridsy s opening match of the George Miller memorial polo tournament until Sunday afternoon at Millerfield. The 22 goal Austin Polo Club faces the 21 goal Wichita Kansas team, originally set for Friday. The winner will play El Ranchito with ten goal Cecil Smith on the Austin team.

Pridsy George Miller

Schreiner Edge North Texas Aggies in Kerrville Clash

In Kerrville on February 19 Schreiner Institute's red hot cagers defeated North Texas Agricultural 23 to 38 led by James Durcany. The North Texas team struggled as Schreiner's strong defense controlled the tempo.

Prcisi Ane Kerrville Schreiner Institute North Texas Agriculurat Sre James Durcany Charlie

Golf Roundup in St Augustine Champions Battle in 36 Holes

In St Augustine Florida Gate papers report the final rounds of the golf club champions tournament. Harie Ward from the University of North Carolina defeats Spencer Overton 4 and 3 in the semi final, while Frank Cemfari of Monson Massachusetts wins his match 5 and 4. Charles Bermett of St Augustine captures the Everglades club fourteenth annual mixed foursomes with partner Pat Devany from Groz Isle and Nick Sweng from Palm Beach 6 and 4.

ST. Augustine Harie Ward North Soota University of North Carolina Frank Cemfari Monson Mass Ward Spencer Overton Catonsville Comfort Charles Bermett St- Augustin Day Everglades Club Pat Devany Grozs¢ Isle Nick Lob Swreng Palme Beach

Rookie Castellani Falls To Fusari In 16 Round Thriller

New York February 19 Rookie Nip Castellani once hailed as a boxing sensation lost a close 16 round decision to Charlie Fusari at Madison Square Garden. Referee Ruby Goldstein scored 5-3-2 with Judges Barnes and Gordon also close as fans paid 36 159 to see Fusari claim the bout. Castellani weighed in well above 152 despite a contract for 152 to 1500 forfeited, and failed to flatten Fusari in the opening round.

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Fight Results From A Flexible Boxing Event

Fragmented OCR summary notes a boxing or fighting card with scattered names and results. Mentions include Rochy Gataient, Toncrae, Ray borat, and Anzile Wash along with locations Cleveland and San Diego. Text is garbled with misread place and participant names and ends with a note of an accidental stoppage.

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Junior Highs Page Wins City Class B Title in Playoffs

Page High clinches the city Class B basketball title with two straight playoff wins over Mann. In Friday action at Jefferson gym, Page edged Mann 22 to 38 as Drocmer and Charpentier scored, Orr led Mann with 7. The final deciding game was set for next week with Twain and Brack enridge gym involvement and late free throws by Jack Evans forcing overtime.

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World indoor track stars vie for AAU records in New York

New York February 19 0P A star studded field including Olympic champions and top Europeans challenge for AAU indoor marks at Madison Square Garden. Willys Slyk Garten harbors a chance to lower the 4:09.2 mile pace from 1910 while Erik Alt and Curt Stone lead hopes in various events.

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