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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1949

Page

5

Palmer's Iron Play Wins Houston Golf

Johnny Palmer captured first place in the Houston Open with a 7167-272 total after a tight finish. Cary Middlecoff was one stroke back as Palmer carded 67 in the second round at Pine Forest Country Club. Sam Snead and Lloyd Mangrum also contended, while Sam Snead finished near the lead.

Houston Johnny Palmer Memphis Cary Middlecoff Palmer Pine Forest Country Club Stokes N.C Offett Epps Jim Furnes Sylar Cuff Jim Forster Sam Francisca Marty Furgol Albuquerque N.M J. Harrison Veleren Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W. V.a Lloyd Mangrum Niles Mil Jimmy Bemaret Ojai Catif Mangrum Demaret Demared Hamilton Bob Harmilton Landover Dave Douglas San Antonio Harri Sam Ay Smith Agate Fihon Maes Kean Brailes Ward

Quarter-Horses Win At Seguia Race Track

Quarter-Horses Braces Muncess led by Mrs. Joe Retter won the board for the rare Sunday afternoon race at Seguia race track. Falstatt finished second, Manana third in a field of five. Other results include Herris nite, 40 ped, Rete 220, Blak Little Bay rated at Peres.

Braces Muncess Joe Retter Falstatt Manana Herris Peres

Baseball clinics spark Texas league and Legion plans

San Antonio observers praise Prof. Gus Mancuso and John Hudson for a daylong baseball clinic tour under the Texas Inter scholastic league and minor league links. Lt. Col. Starkey says the program is the most complete series of demonstrations seen, promising stronger Legion teams and more young players, with co operation between the Missions and Legion programs and night baseball trials planned. A Brooklyn pressbox visit and a Dodgers exhibition in April are noted, plus Red Fambrough's return to San Antonio in the local sports scene.

Gus Mancuso Texas Pe San Amphicans Gus John Hudson Texas Interscholastic League TW. Starkey San Antonio American Legion League Starkey Missions Hudson Austin Legion Legion Baseball Chistain Ass Foctster Ben Weirsig Brooklyn Ball Park Ebbets Field Beas Broaklyn Dodgers Weill

Golf Roundup at Brack Lenvidge Park Sparks Close Finish

Thirty nine players competed in the San Antonio Sweepstakes golf assignment at Brack Lenvidge Park Sunday with George Shine as park professional. Fidel Barrera won first prize with 633, beating Eddie Dingel who was second with 731.

Jin San Antonio Golf Asgn Bracklenvidge Park George Shine Fidel Barrera Eddie Dingel

St Edward's Edges Yellow Jackets In Close Bid

St Edward's of Austin defeated St Anthony's Yellow Jackets by one point in a game moved to Tuesday due to weather. The Jacket Button tournament at St Edward's gym is slated to start at 5 p.m. with a return game planned at St Edward's next Sunday. The Southwest Academic league event earlier saw St Edward's beat the Jackets 39-38 at Brackenridge park.

St Anthony’s Yellow Jackets St. Edward's Austin Monrhe Jacket Hay Morning S P. TH Brackenridge Park Lutheran Contcormit School Hare Ward St. Edward's Gym Reede i Raate de Enhoy Pont A ' Ips Agnes Evangelista Ter

Gervys Pyka and Charles Staudt Tie in Riserside Golf Sweep

Gervys Pyka and Charles Staudt tied for first at the Sundévy Riserside course with 43 qmen, sharing top honors in the Ina golf sweep. Ferres Horton and Ted Garner also placed, listed with private scores.

Gervys Pyka Charles Staudt Ina Stokes Riserside Sundévy Uird Privé Ferres Horton Ted Garner

Parish Basketball Team Defeats Senior Fernando in Meet

In a tightly contested game, Parish Basketball fell to an opponent with key plays from senior players. The match highlighted standout performances from Siena and other local standouts, ending with a decisive score that clinched the victory for the visitors.

Oklahoma Aggies and St Louis Tangle Again

New York February 21 Oklahoma A. and M. and St. Louis meet in St. Louis Kiel Auditorium in a pivotal clash for second place in the national rankings. Oklahoma A. and M. aims to wrap up the Missouri Valley title with a victory, while St. Louis seeks its first win over the Aggies since Eddie Hickey’s arrival.

New York Fev Oxlshoma A. & M St. Louis Aggies Kentucky Missourr Valley Stillwater Associated Press Kiel Auditorium Aggles Eddie Hickey Mound City University of Oklahoma Sitwater Therr Sooners Ig Une Wildcats Hibs Boncats Georgia U Georgia U_ tanigries Stink Twain Vanderbilt Sidney Lanier North Carolina State Jefferson Gym Dubray Norton Capers Jefferson Mustangs Central Catholic Twain Lanier

World amateur ice hockey title goes to unknown team

The article reports Canada finishing second and the United States third in the world amateur ice hockey championship. It mentions Norway and others in rankings and names several players and teams in a fragmented, OCR-like summary. The text references St Louis, New York Giants, and other baseball and sports names in a garbled manner.

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Bowling Tournaments Highlight City Exhibition Event

Turner wins a 2-0-3 game series and posts high total pins against St. Gerard's Colts at St. Gerard's Jones Sunday. Augustus McCloskey leads the Kids while Father James Sullivan paces the Colts, as 46 alleys host a major bowling show with Chicago teams and regional competitors.

Turner St. Gerard's Colts St. Gerard's Augustus McCloskey James Sullivan Atlantic City Bowline Stare Comte Maces Mick Dé Angelis Grill Ficath Atte PFC Dimas Jatsear Hed En Avery Tehpins Taseza Pales Buddy Boman Hadie Katelics el Sroalus Aristott Tourpahiarks teCrainlac Motetarquak Warren Buckeyt Lota Be Angelis Rll Thole Seame al Timms Boglice Puma Ebeiret Howard Peers Wryeington Det

Florida Prepares For the Big Rush

Florida set for spring training with major league clubs and minor league affiliates arriving. In Tampa on February 21, teams including Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Washington Senators Philadelphia Athletics St Louis Cardinals Boston Braves Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Phillies expected to train in Florida starting March 1 and beyond.

Tampa Florida Florida Re Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Detoit Tigers Washington Senators Philadelphia Athlenics St. Louis Cardinals Reston Braves Brookliyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Ladelphia Phillies

Indians Poised for Pennant Amid Coach Boudreau Hope

Davis J Walsh argues the 1949 American League race centers on the Cleveland Indians led by manager Boudreau with Bearden and Debry添 adding depth. He contrasts the top four teams the Indians face and notes changes like Red Sox additions and Yankees managerial shift to Stengel, predicting Cleveland’s continued rise into 1950.

Davis J. Walsh America Cleveland Indians Sint Fet Boudreau Tee Yankee George M. Weiss Weiss George

City Tourney Opens With Basketeers At Woodlawn

The annual City League tourney begins Monday night at Woodlawn Gym with 8 p m tip. Jewelers meet Alazan Paché Veterans in the opening doubleheader while Marines face Durham's Business College at 7 p.m. Other pairings include Moon glow AC vs American Sports Center and a 9 p.m. matchups among Latin American clubs.

Amamo Jewelry Divisia Marine Reserves Woodlawn Gyn Alazan-épache-Veterans ‘Club Assa Rodriguez Funeral Home International Teague Hé Anni YMCA Texa \Chiropractic rollese sad Squadron Moonglow AC Ameri San 'Sports Center

Valley Clubs Open Season April 7 in Rio Grande Valley

Spring training will start April 7 for the Rio Grande Valley league clubs, says Secretary Ll Byrd after a Sunday meeting in Laredo. All six teams plan to go to opening date April 27, denying rumors of a withdrawal. Cities Donna, Laredo, Allen, Del Rio, Corpus Christi and Brownsville to complete lighted parks. Del Rio absent. Attendees include President Bill Osley and officials Lacey McAllen Schepps Corpus Christi Willie Brooks Rogers Donna and Laredo representatives Jose Simms and Georg Peters.

Ll Byrd Laredo Byrd Clu Donna Me. Allen del Rio Corpus' Christ Brownsvilla Burd L.H. Rogers San Antonio Larédo Bill Osley Sant Antonio Lacey

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