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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1947

Page

2

Mustangs to meet Harlingen in bi district series

Jefferson Mustangs, District 15 AA champions, set to face Harlingen 16 AA titlist after Friday’s 49 26 win over Corpus Christi. The series likely opens Tuesday in Alice with potential three game set through Friday as state berth at Austin looms from March 6.

Seao W Wwcias San Antonio Harlingen Allee Beoange Jefferson Mustangs Jefferson Corpus Christi NEAT Claud Kellam Harry Hamilton T. Guy Rovers Alice Mustangs Cardinals Austin Kingsville Crozerited Dallas Crozier Corpus Christé Flour Bluff San Antonians Charley Lutz Ponies

High School Basketball District Champs Claim Playoff Berths

Abileneowns the 3 AA title by beating Midland 52 to 34 in a weekend tourney while Sam Houston claimed the 19 AA crown over San Jacinto 43 to 30. District champions include Amarillo Graham Laredo El Paso and several others across Texas, with playoff battles shaping the state tournament berth.

Thomas, Jefferson San Antonio Sar Houston Hoas Abilena Pletire Abilene Downing Midland Pexten Bly Spring Midlind

Theyll Do It Every Time at Center Charley Barberio

In a preliminary game the Central Faculty edged Pennies 43 to 22. Leading scorers included Louis Pines with 3, Muriç with 4 and Pin with 3. Other names listed were Salderon, Wibod, Hiddy, Neyxeoawr, and Loessbers.

Charley Barberio Central Faculty Yx Louis Pines Sale

Rattlers Face St Edwards In Final Roster Showdown

St Mary's University hosts St Edward's University in a season finale basketball game. A prior meeting in Austin saw St Ed's win, while the teams are tied in their season series after two close games.

St. Mary's University Wiles Finty Rattlers St. Edward's University of Austin St. Mary's Rum Austin St. Ed's St. Mary's Trinity University Gan Antonio

Brenham Burbank's Third Cage Rival Preparations In Region Seven

Brenham faces Brenham Burbank as the Region 7 A basketball tournament nears. In recent action Caldwell edged by 25 24 in the towny finals while Taylor Lockhart and others claimed class titles at the Caldwell tournament. Oldwell beat Gisidings 16 06 and Bran tam defeated LaGrange 43 4 in nearby games. Ogdensonton topped Mount Olive 21 15 with Ray Juenico Sigtring, and Mount Olive beat Fre Methodist 18 12 with J. Ramuro scoring seven.

Brenham Burbank Bulldogs Wishies Caldwell Taylor and Lockhart Oldwell Gisidings Brantam LaGrange W. B.S. Ay Barkiet Ogdenschont Mount Olive Ray Juenico

Norton Verdict Next Saturday

Texas A and M directors plan a decisive vote next Saturday on retaining or dismissing Head Coach Homer Norton after contentious student demands. Norton, with three and a half years at the university, pushed for pay or a vote of confidence, while the board weighs contract terms and prior performance amid ongoing campus unrest.

College Station Reb Texas A, and M College Board of Directors Homer Norton Ance Nis Norton Hay Tim Vite Cotoreay

Widener Handicap Feature in Thoroughbred Race

Vague racing item notes a Widener Handicap renewal with mention of horses Sycaroids and Upright. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR. No clear results or dates.

Boxing Fight Card Results Across Cities and Champs

A garbled listing of boxing match results across multiple cities. Names such as Tony, Joe Clavin, Bobby Fenger, and Rudy Campa appear among a dense jumble of locations including New York San Francisco Portland and Los Angeles. Several scores and participant initials hint at a wide card with numerous bouts and random city references.

Ausaratra Tony Avant Lata Thusiertowh Aubieay Givorkt Sony" Eloi York Grand Trapids Minar South Rowalky Contakusorlet New York SAN Prancieco Trip Valleja Cnitf Joe Clavin Portland Worcester Maai Gene Furland Providence Los Angele Putanimed Beimy Brava Cvlehonn Chlensndtay Barres Kay Halland Castre Los Angeles Aim Pronto Augusivin Drew Tai Kee Sala Euapulhcad Chardes Tavdialine HSK Decent I. Haniort Me—Charney Early Boston Bancasten Philsdelphi Rudy Campa

Alamo Jewelers upset .C.A. in City League tilt

In a Friday night Major division game at Woodlawn gym Alamo Jewelers defeated the .C.A. team 49 to 33 with Carl Cunnifé scoring 16 points. In the Commercial division Tom Cat Cafemen topped St. Mark's 58 to 30 led by BS Saldana with 20.

Alamo Jewelers C.A Woodlawn Gym Carl Cunnifé Tom Cat St. Mark's BS Saldana Tineans Gonzales Rios. Reyes H. Yharva Gonuates A Yhathu Caran Castillon Canta Cala—K A MePartasih YMCA Sean EL Towers Fie Hari Buirrdck Enn Sun Avet Brown Morris Sf Wenner Cumlff Yarwaht

Beaux Jack Injured Ending Boxing Career Rumor

Beau Jack broke his knee for the second time in three months during a four round bout with Tony Janico at Madison Square Garden. He was carried out on a stretcher after the referee stopped the fight with Janico winning by knockout. Crowd of 18,062 paid a gate of 98,053 dollars despite heavy snow.

Te Hall Jetirey Anderson Lew New York Washington Beau Jack Beau Madison Squaw Garden Tony Janizo Boxlig Naumester Youngstown Ohio Swift Tony Chalk Bert Janico Eddie Josepha Jack Shaw Henry Armstrong ST. Louis Boston Braves Ray San St. John's Hospital Sanders

Musial Last Star Holdout in Big Show

Linn Musial, NL batting champ and MVP, remains unsigned with the St. Louis Cardinals seeking a $30,000 contract believed $8,000 over the club’s offer. He trains in St. Petersburg as other stars sign with Pirates, Tigers, Yankees, and Cardinals. Greenberg’s one year deal in New York headlines MLB moves.

New John Linn Musial St. Louis Cardinal Hank Creenberg Hal Newhouse Spud Chandler Marty Marion Lves Pittsburgh Pirates Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Cards Musial St. Petersburg Fifa Sam Breadon Redbirds Greenberg Tigers New York Jake W. Galbreath Bucs Hank Pirates Detroit

Fourth Army Tourney set with four games on Saturday

Four games scheduled Saturday at Fort Sam Houston arena as Brooke Army Medical Center meets LD TRC Warhawks and Ward Island Navy faces Camp Hood Second Armored Division. Friday results show DTRC 7 over Cabaniss 45 and Ward Island 80 over Fourth Army Headquarters 37, among others.

Army Fort Sam Touston Brooke Army Medical Center Comets Tithe Ld-T.r.c. Warhawks Ward Island Navy Corpus DTRC Cabaniss Ward Island Fourth Army Headquarters Houston Doddfield Brooke Army Medical Center Second Armoured Division

Zaharias wins San Antonio women golfers tourney title

In San Antonio Mrs Arthury edged a field led by Mrs Bob Barbie and Mrs M Killian to capture the Oak Hills County event with a net 88 15. Zaharias and Peggy Kirk advance to semifinals in the women’s international four ball golf tournament as Laddie Irwin and Polly Riley join the other semifinal pairing defending champions Louise Sues and Jes Hopkins.

Arthury Zaiegt San Antonio Hollywood Fia Mildred Babe Zaharias Denver Peggy Kirk Findlay Ohio Zaharias-Kirk George Wilcox Miami Fla Evelyn Odom Wheatley Hills N.Y Laddie Irwin Montevir Polly Riley Fort Wo

When Baseball Made An Example Of Douglas

New York Times reporting on Phil Douglas, Shufflin Pall, and the 1920s era scandals. The piece notes his volatile behavior with John McGraw, the dramatic August confrontation, and the 1921 World Series context. It recounts the infamous letter to Leslie Mann and Judge Landis declaring Douglas permanently ineligible.

Joe Rescules New York Black Sox Major League Baseball Phil Douglas Shufflin Pall New York Giants Giants New York Yankees McGraw John McGraw Douglas Jesse Burkett St. Louis Phil Leslie Mann St. Louis Cardinals Mc Graw Mann Rickly Landis Branch Hickey Cardinals Rickey Judge Landis

Southwestern triumph seals conference crown in Fort Worth

In Fort Worth on February 22, Chiko McNeeley led a Southwestern College exhibition scoring spree as they defeated Drake 62 to 43. The game pushed Southwestern to its twenty-seventh victory and boosted Mel Neeley's season total to 31 points with 25 games played.

Fort Worth Wil Chiko McNeeley Hatton Tom Ilekos Texas Southwestern Gan Fefoul Brine Greenville GAA Inc Margita Friibei Om PN Chookoy Brownwood Mel Neeley Bob Haririck Southwestern Wit Pulate FWC Xaimed

Sg TE Junior and Willian Race to Mat Victory

Sg TE Junior and Willian win the mat event as early laps set the pace and Sugars suffer a misstep. The race, held on a damp track, showcased tight turns and cautious starts.

Willian

Joske Cup Polo Final Sets Stage at Miller Field

San Antonio Polo Club and Miller Field Ram reach the final after Friday results at Miller Field. San Antonio defeated Ranchito 14 to 6 with Earnon Cook scoring seven goals while Miller Field beat Dallas 8 to 4 with Johnny Bryan scoring six.

Miller Field San Antonio Polo Club Miller Field Ram San Antonio Eric Itanchito Earnon Cook Dallas Johnny Bryan Aun Antuaie Serp Ring Dace Bherin Col Jack Leyburn Vine Nog Cank C. Gi. Eenhan EL Ranchito A. B. Wharton Don. Croker N. A. Quintanllis Harry Roane Kunittea Iy Miller Pelt Sonny Knoli Tywart Yan Yor Tavelite Pv Anyworth Witham Cegil Childres Jiu

Ice Hockey Eastern Rescue Wins in Slugfest

Baltimore defeated Pacific Coast league rival Los Angeles 4 to 0 in a rugged game. Vancouver routed Tacoma 8 to 4, with New Westminster tallying a decisive win.

Eastern Rescue Baltmore Los Angeles Vancouver Tacoma

City Dance Nights At Hilltop Hall And Bulverde Event

City notices detail dance nights with Alec's Old-Timers performing at Hilltop Hall Sal on February 22 and 23 at Bulverde with music by Alex. The Bluebonnet Ramblers are listed for Helotes Sin night with advancing ads.

Hilltop Hall Sal Alec Bulverde Mousic Alex— Tag Bluebonnet Ramblers

Trinity Cagers Escape in Car Smashup

Five Trinity University basketball players survived a highway crash returning from a Huntsville game when their car struck a mule 22 miles east of Navasota. Driver Jay Kay Swonger and passengers Henry Escobedo Martinez Santos Belton and Charlie Urebnowich avoided serious injury. another Trinity car ahead dodged the mule. Coach Dale Morrison’s squad remained unharmed as the mule was destroyed. Indiana State College scored a 44 4 4 victory over Trinity with Sam Houston State College’s Sam Laskin leading the Bearcats.

Trinnity University Sal Antone Huntsville Navasota Jay Kay Swonger Swonger Henry Escobedo Go. Martinez Santos Belton Charlie Urebanowich Dale Morrison Lex Sam Houston State College Trinity University Murray Mitchell Trinity Watt Martinez

Dawson Surges Past Rogers in Houston Golf Tilt

In the Houston Country Club event, Johnny Dawson rallied to defeat Ken Rogers of Oklahoma City in a 19 hole match. Frank Shanahan of Toledo beat Skoe Taiezel 6 5. Garth Jr of Beaumont won 2 up over Howard Creet. Ed White of Houston defeated Rob Cochrin 4 3. Bobby Riegel beat Rewirt McCure 2 1. Gus Moreland eliminated Ken Lawson 4 3.

Houston Rem Johnny Dawson Whale Houston Country Club Dawson Ken Rogers Oklahoma City Frank Shanehan Toledo Dito Ant Wisy Skoe Tiezel Glendale Calif GT. Garth Jr Beaumont Texas Howard Creet John Garth Grand Rapids Mich Earl Stewart Ed White Souston Rob Cochrin St Lis White Blaze Sandusky Ohio Hil Hevron Bobby Riegel Rewirt “McCure Shreveport Gus Moreland Peoria Til Ken Lawson San Antos

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