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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1949

Page

10

Jett Vorok Battle Looms In City High Lead Race

San Antonio high school rivals Jefferson Mustangs and Lanier Eagles clash at Brackenridge in a key city conference battle Tuesday night with Lanier favored to sew up the title. Other games at 8 15 p m include Tech vs Burbank and Brackenridge vs Alamo Heights. Lanier seeks to extend its 9 1 mark while Jeff and Lanier fight for top spot amid strong guards Menchaca Flinders and Douglas pace scoring for their teams. The game will be broadcast on KMAC with announcer Hob Holleran. A separate obituary notes longtime Sioux Falls high school coach Howard Woods dies at 85 after a 49 year career.

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Dallas City Conference Basketball Race Turns on Final Games

Unbeaten teams and tight standings shape Dallas City Conference basketball as Milby, Sam Houston, and San Jacinto vie for state berth. Key games this week include San Jacinto beating the Bisons 42 40 and Paschal aiming for a fifth city crown in as many seasons. Leaders such as North Side and Arlington Heights push for tournament spots while Riverside and Paschal eye cross-town battles and the looming conference title.

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Tulsa's Flint joins BAMC Baseball Team after Army training

Flint a 22 year old third baseman from the Tulsa Oilers in the Texas league last season has left the old team for Maj John Kramer s BAMC baseball squad. He completed basic training after being drafted and arrived at Fort Sam Houston to attend the Brooke Army Medical Center Medical Field Service School.

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Fight Results Report from 4107 Card

Fragmentary notes describe a fight event with several fighters and outcomes. Names such as Joe Gareto and Berton appear alongside scattered scores and rounds. The text is incomplete but indicates a boxing or wrestling results summary from a dated event.

Sari Jake AM Hbotyoke Joe Gareto Andy der Wy Paddy DeMarew Pats Berton Seth Ates

Parkers Near Title Cinch as Hogs Beat TCU

Arkansas tops TCU 58 45 to firm grip on share of Southwest Conference lead. Bol Ambler and Ken Keams pace the charge with 14 and 13 points as J Paddy Dominguez adds 13 for TCU. Arkansas faces Baylor Rice and Texas A M in upcoming key games as they seek sole or shared crown.

Fayetteville Ark Arkansas’ Razorbacks Texas Chris Hogs Rice Texas A&m Owls Boust Aggies Nazorbacks TCU Iis Arkansas Frogs Bol Ambler Guaedken Keams Asssault Paddy Domics Baylor

College Basketball Scores From Midwest Region Show Wide Gaps

A jumble of game results lists several college teams and scores across the Midwest region. Notable outputs include Michigan State 63 over Northern Illinois 46 and Georgia 68 over Georgetown 42, with other line items detailing matches such as Tulsa against South Central and Arkansas State in varying margins. The fragmentary text references venues, schools, and potential matchups, but the overall page is a rough compilation of basketball scores and standings.

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New Deal In Coach Contracts

Tulsa report says a new five year deal binds Football Coach Bid Wilkinson to the University of Oklahoma with terms preventing negotiations for another post until after the 1933 season. Wilkinson reportedly signed on Feb 31, 15 as once believed.

Tulsa Bid Wilkinson University of Oklahoma Tulsa World Reports World Sports B. A. Reidgewater Wilkinson Dan

Kentucky in Pell Runaway

Kentucky strengthened its hold atop the weekly AP college basketball poll with a 23rd win in 24 as Kentucky routed Georgia. The Wildcats led with 55 first place votes and 647 points, followed by St Louis, Oklahoma A and M, and Illinois in the top four amid a tight race for the runner-up berth.

New York Kentucky St Louis Oklahoma A, & M Miners Kertluchy Wildcats Georgit Associated Press Jare St. Louis Oklahoma Azgies Ilinois Minnesota Tulane Western Kentucky San Francisco Bowling Green Bradley Fulane Hamline Phillips Oiters Fitionts Bet Roush J—Kertuck SE Bowie Oklahoma A Buller Duquesne Ohio Siste Southern California Rexae Eaters Reveiie Lina State City College of New York Villacuva Ecla & Susterd la Salle Nebraska DePaul Mirach Oxfard den Reed Baytor Temizville Washington Geh

Pleasanton Licks Sam Houston High Detroit May Get In the Flag Race

Veteran sports writer Davis J. Walsh assesses the American League second division, noting three tankers and Detroit poised to move up. He highlights the Tigers and Johnny Groth as key to challenging pennant contenders in his five part series on major league baseball.

Detroit Zays Davis J. Walsh Walsh Tigers Rooke Johnny Groth

Tigers drift in second division as spring outlook mired in doubt

Walsh New York reports on the Detroit Tigers slipping to fifth in the American League amid a string of personnel changes. Red Rolfe takes over management, John T. Groth spikes the lineup, and questions linger over Greenberg York and minor league losses, while Cleveland and Philadelphia loom as stronger rivals.

Philadelphia’ Athletics Detroit Tigers Tog Tigers Buffalo Johnny Salts Mayo Eddie Mayo Hank Greenberg Rudy York Briggs Stadium Aperture K. M. Tandis A. B. Chandler Detroit

Pleasanton Eagles win district title over Cherokees

DeLee Eagles claim District 74-8 championship with a 60 48 victory over the Cherokees at Pleasanton Monday night. Charles Blank led Houston with 25 points before fouling out late in the first quarter.

DeLee Pleasanton Eagles Cherokees Pleasanton Charles Blank Houston

Pan-Am Golfers Sweepstakes Result Report

Jesse Perez won the Pan American goat sweepstakes with TL gross 67 net on a 4 handicap. Johnny Carrero finished second with 89 21 68. H. Carrilo posted 34 15 69. R. Puente received a 4 special prize for busy members.

Jesse Perez Johnny Carrero H. Carrilo R. Puente Nusy

Langham Returns to SACC as Pro After Navy Duty

Jimmy Langham will return to the San Antonio Country Club as pro on March 1, succeeding Tom Frydell who left to join the El Paso school system. Langham, a former Rock Haven Tennis club instructor, served three years in the navy and resumed coaching after discharge in January 1918. His wife will manage the resort club, and his pupils include state champion Caldwell twins of Longview, a top Texas doubles team in recent ratings.

Jimmy Langham San Antonio Navy Langham Caldwell Twins Longview Shirley Sharon Coubles Dan Barnhart Boxing Managers Guild of Southern California Cain Art Aragon

Centennial Horse to Highlight Boerne Celebration

Old Rockport, five year old gelding, won the Santa Anita Derby at odds of 68.10 to 1 and is designated the Centennial Horse for Boerne's August festival. Organizers hope to bring Old Rockport to the celebration on August 26 to 28 and bookmaker opinions floated about a ride by Arcaro, who declined.

Mosis Heilman Anstiss Old Rockport Molly Roberts Aoerne Centennial Alsn Clifford Mooers Avid Hoj Boerne Santa Anita Farzot Moors Adit Arcaro Arcara Mooers Arcato Mosers Gordon “Ball” Glisson

Trinity Puts Bearkats Out After Tight Battle

Trinity College defeats Sam Houston State 53-52 in a Lone Star Conference game. Pete Murphy led Trinity with 19 points, including a late free throw. Houston’s comeback bid fell short as East Texas State held on for a narrow win.

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MacPhail and Beach Club Fight At Naples

Naples, February report describes MacPhail, former baseball mogul, in a clash with Beach Club manager Richard Butler. Butler says MacPhail insulted him as a "fighting name" and threw a punch. MacPhail reportedly swung back and later brandished a no parking sign. No charges reported.

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Texas Rovers Take Five Wins in Golden Gloves Night

Chicago February reports Texas Golden Gloves fighters winning five bouts. Morales, a two time light heavyweight champ, scored a knockout win in the first round. Luna of Austin and Valentino of Austin also scored decisively. O Glee of Dallas dropped a decision after a strong late surge. Thirty two welter to heavyweight survivors advance to quarter finals.

Chicago Texas Golden Glovers Texas Fred Morales Edward Stephens Arthur Jess Mongia Denver Johnny O'Glee Dallas Alan Moody O'Glee Beck Strong Matenis

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