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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1948

Page

2

Charles Kayo Victim Dies After Fight in Chicago Stadium

Sam Baroudi, 20, a New York boxer, died in Chicago after a tenth round KO by Ezzard Charles. He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in Chicago Stadium and died at Columbus Hospital. Police placed Charles in custody as details emerged of Baroudi’s deteriorating condition and oxygen treatment.

Charles Kayo Chicago INS Sam Baroudi New York Exnard Charles Chicago Stadium Columbus Hospital Helen Akron Samos Joseph P. Gascine Baroudi Cincinnati Lydia Crandall Mike Spinelli Spirelti T Haroudi Pershing Hotel South Side Stadium Barayudi Baraudi Jack Mintz Ezzard Charles Jed P Baroudi Tommy] Thomas

Fight Results From An Obscure Muddle of Names

An eccentric boxing result roundup lists numerous fighters and scores amid scrambled names. Ezzard Charles and Sam Baroudi are noted with scores, while others like Thornton, Ernie Jones, and Glen Warn appear in a mosaic of bouts.

Ezzard Charles Sam Baroudi Lalit Billy Cornwell Des Moines Thornton Rochester Hla Adelphia Georgia Laurer Georne Era Wavally Glen Warn Nat George Bau Ana Emaes Lain Galvanigs Havens Fe Kaveri Jorge San

Assault and Armed Meet in Miami Classic at Widener

In Miami on February 21, a 50,900 mile and a quarter classic drew ten horses with two favored contenders, Armed and Assault. Jockey assignments remained unsettled with Calumet’s Doug Dodson riding Armed subject to change, while Eddie Arraco was slated for King Ranch’s Assault. Incline and Respingo also lacked riders, prompting talk of possible replacements if Snider fails to ride Armed.

Miami Fla Feo Widener Calumet Doug Dodson Calumet Contrart J Jeekey Paddork Albert Snider Joseph Tucci Incline Gustave Ting Snider Eddie Arraco King Ranch

Pleasanton Wins District 71 B Title in Close Contest

Pleasanton captured the District 71 B basketball championship with a 46 92 victory over Lille in the Sam Houston High School gym. Powell led the attack with 2 points, Orman added 16, White and Wheilis matched Lytle with 8, and Piensantin Burmeister contributed 4 points in a tense district final.

Pleasanton Lille Sam Houstan Powell Ormond Seaboard White Wheilis Lytle Piensantin Burmeister Power Orman Somart Hortehok Geane Racraanege

South Texas AAU Handball Championship Opens Early

Six handball teams started play at 3 a.m. Saturday in a South Texas AAU fourball championship, with finals set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday and the winner advancing to the national finals in Baltimore in March. Friday results showed matches including Desle Cony and Moea Eae Retege tans among others, as teams competed in a chaotic, early-morning session.

South Texas Partis Baltimore Desle Cony Pradox Sith Aik Vernor-Burhabk Huloesy Puen Sra Lew Ftiss Lalleatonse Cook-Gonzeles

Rattlers Defeat Sul Ross 51 47 On Road

St Marys Rattlers won 51 47 against Sul Ross Lobos on the road extending their five game winning streak. Tricksie Allen and Larry Jordan combined for 33 points to lead the effort, with a 27 22 halftime margin and a late stretch to seal the victory. The teams were set to rematch the following night.

Alpine St.Mary's Rattlers Sul Ross Lobos Allen Larry Jordan Rattlers Maris Alon Wellman Brown Comparin Sack

Steinke Named Trinity Assistant Football Coach

Gil Steinke former back at Texas A and T and with the Philadelphia Eagles is named assistant football coach at Trinity. He will be first assistant to Coach Jack Sanders and take over the backfield while Sanders handles the line. The Sanders Steinke partnership began with the Eagles in 1942 and 1945. Steinke played for the Eagles the past four seasons but was sidelined most of last year by a broken tibia. He hails from Canada Texas and lives in Alice with his wife and 2 year old twin sons.

Trinity Universsy Elreui Gil Steinke Steinke Nymer Texas A & T Philadelphia Eagles Trinity Jack Sanders Sanders Sanders-Stenke

Central Catholic Beats Harlandale in Prep Arc Victory

Central Catholic cagers won their Saturday clash with Harlandale as the Burtons prepared for the state Catholic basketball championship. Harlandale failed to match the Central gym scene Friday, trailing early. Art Neurebauer led with 13 points as Central dominated the second half.

Central Catholic Harlandale Burtons Central Gym Hoylandale Art Neugerbauer Central Warnette Neurebauer Tanos Cortes Fieldg Toudouze Giltinger Arnandale Cox Williamaun Hesskew Miller Strauke Prazier

Longhorns Out Of S W Race in Texas Texas loss to Arkansas sinks title hopes

Arkansas trounced Texas 54 40 on Friday night setting a conference record for free throws as Texas faded from the Southwest Conference title race. Baylor has already clinched a share. SMU routed A M 62 26. Rice edged TCU 35 52 in overtime. Al Madsen led Texas with 13 points, Big George Kok scored 26 for Arkansas. Rice and SMU scheduled games Saturday night.

Arkansas Texas Longhorns Razorbacks Southern Methodist Texas A. & M Rice Texas Christian Dallas Aggies Mustangs

Locke Protest Sparks PGA Feud At New Orleans Open

At the New Orleans Open Bobby Locke of South Africa protests PGA Tour Manager George Schneiter over club legality of Fred Haas Jr. as Jimmy Demaret withdraws mid round. Locke, Schneiter clash publicly while other pros like Clayton Haefner and Ditk Metz criticize management. Indications point to Ed Dudley as potential arbiter if disputes escalate.

Arene New Orleans PGA Journey’s Bobby Locke Tohannesburg South Africa George Schneiter Fred Haas Jr Jimmy Demaret Ojai Calif Locke Haas Schneiter Ballie Locke Schneiter Hass Behneiter Jin Metairie Schneiler Haas Fieas Évor Horderline Hans Schnelter PGA Clayton Haefner Harlingen

Haas Seeks Open Lead In New Orleans Golf Show

Fred Haas, son of Metairie pro, leads the $10,000 New Orleans Open after 36 holes at his home course. Haas scored 134, two strokes ahead of Norman von Nida and Bob Hamilton, with Sydney’s von Nida and New York’s Jimmy Thomson close. Bobby Locke protests grooving. Jimmy Demaret withdraws fatigued.

New Orleans Fred Haas Haas Bob Hamilton Reynolds Norman von Nida Sydney Australia Jimmy Thomson New York Freddie Jimmy Demaret Ojai Calif Schnider Jimmy Metairie’ Country Club Frank Champ Lake Charles Won Nida von Nida Bob Gray Toronto Canada Johnny Revolta Evanston Dick Metz Arkanas City Kan Roberta de Vicenza Buenos Aires Argentina Cary Middlecoff Memphis Tenn

Stranahan, White Favored In Houston Invite Golf Finals

Defending champion Frank Stranahan of Toledo and former champion Ed White of Houston were top favorites to meet in the Houston Invitation finals. Stranahan defeated Norman Lewis 4 and 3 and meets Tyrrell Garth Jr. in the quarterfinals while White beat Bud McKinney 2 and 1 and opposes Willard Nesmith. Other results included John Barnum defeating Ed Hercon 4 and 3 and Dick McCreary beating Ken Lawson 4 and 3 as quarterfinal pairings formed. Semi final matches were set for the afternoon. In St Augustine Edwin Priesler and Jimmy Paul reached the 36 holes finals of the national club champions tournament with Paul winning 9 and 8 over William Grodine and Priesler beating Spencer Overton 3 and 2.

Houston Frank Stranahan Toledo Ed White Stranahan Norman Lewis White White Bud McKinney Dallas David Mitchell St. Louis Howard Creel Tyrrell Garth Jr. Beaurmoril Garth Roy Brannen San Antonio White Willard Nesmith Nesmith Gibson Payne John Barnum Chicago Ed Hercon J. Dick McCreary Ken Lawson Jack Sellman Dave Ritchie Barnum Mitchell McCreary Sellman ST. Augustine Fife Edwin Priesler Cleveland Jimmy Paul Daytona Beach Paul William Grodine Valdosta Priesler Spencer Overton Baltimore

San Marcos Wins 27-4 Title in District Final

San Marcos clinched the District 27-4 championship with a 55-44 win over New Braunfels Unicorns. The Rattlers built a 16-5 halftime lead, with Guiladge scoring 19 points and the Unicorns mounting a late rally, falling short as San Marcos advanced toward regional brackets alongside South San Antonio, Cameron, and Brenham.

New Braunfels Seb San Marcos South San Antonio Cameron Brenham New Braunfels Unicorns Guiladge Todam Rattlers New Brauneel Unicorns Wil Oyta Aos Juhunon Ase Inter Wee Sraunta Stovangh- Ingfield Bhidsell Werktester Wires

Comets Reach Cage Finals at Hood February 21

The BAM Comets earned a spot in the HOOD tournament finals by beating the Ft SIU Artillerymen 71 to 49 at Camp Hood. Led by Big Bot Anderson with 25 points and Don Siefken with 17, the Fourth Army eastern zone entry from San Antonio coasted to the win while Markland top-scored for the losers.

Comets Hood BAM Comets New Orleans

College Basketball Roundup From Associated Press

A sprawling college basketball score digest lists multiple games across conferences. Notable results include Rice defeating Texas Christian, SMU over Texas A Marys, North Texas over Houston, and Boston University beating Rhode Island, with numerous other matchups and scores from campuses nationwide.

MacPhail and Rickey Clash Over Negro Players Entry

In New York on February 21, Larry MacPhail and Branch Rickey traded strong claims over the admission of black players to major league baseball. MacPhail called Rickey's assertion that 15 clubs opposed entry a lie, while Rickey accused MacPhail of distortions and untruths. Both men have long involved histories in baseball policy and the debate continues as officials observe the public dispute.

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Mustangs Take Late Lead To Edge Cardinals In Playoff Bid

Jefferson's Mustangs built a late rally to pull ahead of Harlingen, 35-31, in a district playoff game at Jefferson gym. Ben White scored late to put Jefferson in front as Kenneth Huedepohl and Eugene Carpenter led scoring with 10 and 9 points. Stoney Phillips’ Cardinals led 6-1 early, but Jefferson narrowed the gap and secured the one-game edge in the best-of-three series with a strong fourth quarter effort.

Harlingen Jefferson Mustangs Harlingen Cardinals Jefferson Gym Redbirds Ben White Pontes Jack Lutz Arthur Lmann Ricki ‘Wilson Tell Valley City Boys Wilson Kenneth Huedepohl Eugene Carpenter Homlings Stoney Phillips Jeff White Carpenter Haylingen Coringen Rhomas Jefferson

Texas Class AA basketball playoff finals set in Texas

District champions clash in sudden death playoffs to crown 14 A4 and six El Paso district titles. Thomas Jefferson and Denton win bidistricts while Abilene Milby and Denton Dallas earn 3 AA and 13 AA crowns. Bowie, El Paso and Austin compete in a one day tourney as Texarkana and Lufkin begin 11 AA 12 AA series. Beaumont and Robert E Lee win repeated tight games.

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Harris and Mann win in city junior high playoffs

Harris edged Brackenridge 19 to 18 to take the Class B city championship series opener. Mann captured the Class A game 26 to 14. Second games of the playoffs are slated for Tuesday night at Jefferson gym.

Harris Mann Brackenridge Jefferson Gym

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