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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1949
Page
6
In a high school basketball contest Welcome edged Sherburne with a dominant third quarter as Welcome’s defense and control frustrated Sherburne’s offense. The visitors led 9-2 midway through the third but Welcomed stalled and shot poorly, prompting the Sherburne players to walk off in disgust.
Tickets for the Brackenridge vs Jefferson and Lanier game go on sale Monday with first come first served. Each school allotted 306 student tickets and 100 adult tickets at 30 cents and 50 cents respectively. Tax tickets for pass holders only at the gym Tuesday night. Capacity 1200. Remaining games determine the city champion with Lanier, Brackenridge, and Jefferson in a tight race.
The Alazans beat the Boys club amid a scramble for the ball and a gash on Santos Belton forehead after four stitches at Baptist Memorial. Teague’s Teague and Kelly Inter-Depart fell behind as Moonglow edged Storage 64-45 with J C Perovich scoring 24 and Blynders adding 8.
Lar Feb 21 centenary college in Shreveport announces F H Buss Delaney athletic director and head basketball coach at Marion Institute Alabama has been named basketball coach at Centenary College.
Brooke Army Medical Center Comets, also known as Headquarters Detachment, Medical Field Service School, overcame an early loss to Camp Hood to sweep three straight games and claim the Fourth Army championship. San Antonio rivals defeated FU Sil 51 45, and earlier beat Camp Hood 46 31 after a 15 40 win Saturday. BAMC advances to the army district tourney at Camp Hood with Ft Bliss Ft Sill Sandia AFB and William Beaumont General Hospital. The winner advances to Ft Dix New Jersey for all army play.
Hot Wells High School Blue Devils, defending champions, travel to Alice High for the Region 3A eliminations. Semifinal schedule has Linton versus Hot Wells at 2:20 PM, followed by Mercedes versus Uvalde at 1 PM. Losers play third place at 7:30 PM, winners meet at 9 PM for a state tournament berth. Carl Bredt named chief referee with more officials to be announced.
A scrambled summary of hockey and sports results featuring teams like Toronto, Chicago, Hershey, Kansas City, Vancouver, Quebec, Louisville, and Muncie. The legible lines show Toronto beating Mes men 4 to 3, Chicago 3, Buffsto 3, and several scores including Adelphis 3 and Hicin 6, with other scattered results and standings across varied leagues.
AIB Girls of Des Moines Illinois defeated Mexico City Pepsi-Cola 17 12 in Mexico City. They will face Jatizee in Guadalajara Monday or Tuesday as part of the Mexico City playoffs.
The Lone Star Conference title chase narrows to a photo finish between Stephen F. Austin and East Texas State. With two weeks left, SAU can clinch by beating Sam Houston and East Texas upset chances against North Texas. Sam Houston hosts Trinity as East Texas faces North Texas in Dallas, and Houston battles UT and UH for staunch bids.
El Ranchito Polo faces Wichita in Miller Field 2:20 p.m. final as Bill Barey eyes defense. Wichita edged Austin 7 to 6 in overtime after a muddy, rain-soaked match. Fitzsimons Jr. led Austin with four goals while Cecil Smith added three.
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