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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1946

Page

4

Houston Invitational Golf Quarterfinals Set for Sunday

The 28th Houston Invitational enters quarterfinal play with four amateur matchups. Earl Stewart of Dallas faces Johnny Dawson of Los Angeles. Bobby Riegel of Houston meets Frank Stranahan of Toledo. Howard Creel of Houston challenges Joe Moore Jr of San Antonio. John Barnum of Houston plays Ed White of Houston. Stewart advanced with a 3 and 1 win over Ray Haddon amid food poisoning. Stranahan, who beat Bill Hudspeth 6 and 4, posted best round and led 31 on the outward leg. Creel eliminated Spit Berg while Moore beat Ken Lawson and Barnum ousted Dick Natts. White defeated George Tyson. Afternoon pairings set for Sunday finals.

Houston Ray Haddon Eapie Dawson D. P. Stephenson San Antonio Riegel Larcade Lafayette Toledo Strandhan Bill Hudspeth Holston Ohioan Hudspeth Creel Spit Berg Moore Ken Lawson Barnum Dick Natts White George Tyson

Hogan Leads At Pensacola Open In Florida

Diminutive Hen Hogan of Hershey Pennsylvania led the Pensacola Open field after two rounds with 66 and 63 for a 135 total. Byron Nelson trailed after a 75 opening round and 69 Friday. Clayton Steamner and Freddie Haas shared second at 137. other top scorers and players named include Tenonan Hestner Hues Harper and McLaden with plans for upcoming events in St Petersburg and St. Petersburgh.

Pensacola Hen Hogan Hershey Hogan Byron Nelson Clayton Steamner Freddie Haas Secoad Jeading Tenonan Clayton Hestner Wred Hues Jr Ray Mancrum Herry “Torti Eq Fu I Wally al Sim Ferrey Verman” Helser Chandler Harper Heany WWE Vie Ghraal Horricon Steve Mike Debassey Brown Tene Las Dick Melt Leland Gibson Werman Oui Lloyd Monatum Peo

Officials to Take Mail Vote on Stars

The Southwest Basket Ball Official's Association schedules a Sunday meeting canceled due to members' absence and will hold a mail vote on the Class AA and A high school basketball teams to be selected.

Southwest

Dallas Rebels Sign 22-Year-Old Father Charles Brown

Charles Brown, 22, newly signed by the Dallas Rebels of the Texas league, is a former Coast Guard man. He played in 1942 for Lafayette in the Evangeline league and Wichita Falls in the Northwest Texas New Mexico league.

Galvediun Tex Charles Brown Dallas Rebels Coast Guard Lafayette Wichita Falls

Giants Plan Two Leftys In Florida Camp Battle

Training camp chatter notes the New York Giants preparing to rotate two left handed pitchers, George Mead and Davy Koslo, as part of their spring drills in St. Petersburg. Reports mention other clubs and players in early exhibition play, with manager Mel Ott and coaching staff eyeing roster decisions ahead of the season opener.

Davy Koslo Rockie Warren Hig Iheme Thes Sandel Jack Breyer Washington Scoaters Billy Southworth Ringer Petersburg Tin Soma Aanawer Kuaia Dron Jefe Heath Bouls Caedinnis Nuenger Ossie Bluene Wilks Gere Byidds Priddy Wilko Ensnrel Piicher Chuley Rod Barrett

AAU Indoor Titles Draw Top Track Field

New York hosts the AAU indoor championships at Madison Square Garden with 225 entrants. Defending stars include Forest Elaw Elmore Harris and Henry Dreyer as favorites in key events. MacMitchell led four mile wins and faces strong rivals while NYU Army and NYAC vie for team honors amid close competition.

New York Madison Square Garden Forest Elaw Elmore Harris Henry Dreyer Leslie Mac Mitchel Savy Forsmer NU Star Senou Hi van AR Ar Dus Tommy Quinn Marcel Hansentiec MacMitchell Fred Slekinger Manhattan Wke MacMitchell Harris Johany Fulluy Stanford NYU Army New York Athletic Club Wavy

Johnson Wins At Beaumont in Boxing Card

Houston's Ben Johnson scored a technical knockout over Buddy Thomas in the tenth round at Beaumont Texas Friday night, his third knockout in 42 fights. The card also featured Golden Glover Morris Carona of Port Arthur and other bouts with Bartz Neve and Best, Deer, Shear, and Anpora in regional matchups.

Oliver Hamm Waco Buddy Best Charlotte 8. C Arnold Deer Indianapolis Otto Shear Houston Baby Anpora San Antonio

Fight Results Across Cities and Boxers Reported

A chaotic report lists multiple boxing results with numerous names and locations. Highlights include wins and knockouts across Ohio New York and St Louis with fighters like Ace Miller and Charley Illey noted, while other bouts are partially garbled or unreadable.

New Srn Aurn Ina Delralt Stoped Gee Tetsu Chithente Nod Banatiley Leirol Ike Willan Trenton Dubwiiton Ace Miller Toloda Ohio eRonditley Orients Duck Mesile Mich Leu Alter Wy Woravitesay Sh Lani Ubil Theennova Avit Thexe Ham Ant Sa Fruupisen Drow Vine Angelen Jack Ohasi

High School Stars Enroll at SMU

Five high school football stars enrolled at Southern Methodist University in Dallas for spring practice. Bill Moxiey of Highland Park Dallas leading his teammates Bill Elliott Bill Weatherford Herbie Wales Bob Hames Weightla Falla, a 220 pound tackle, join SMU roster as the new arrivals.

Dallas INS Southern Methodist University Bill Moxiey Ramrod

Jefferson Ace Joins Marines Ends Cage Squad

Jefferson High School star Jack Jones leaves the basketball team to enlist in the Marines per Coach Marty Hamilton. Officials say his draft status was uncertain but likely deferred until after graduation in May. Jefferson faces Kingsville next Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday in basketball.

Jack Jones Jefferson Marines Marty Hamilton Jones Hamilton Jeffersore Kingsville

YMCA Goalers Triumph Over St Marys Rattlers

The YMCA Goalers beat St Marys University Rattlers 64 to 52 in a City League game at St Marys gym Friday. Kern led scoring with 22 points for the YMCA while Logan scored 1 for St Marys and Archer contributed. The YMCA held a 29 to 14 halftime edge.

YMCA St. Mary's University Rattlers St. Mary's Kern Logan Archer

Jerome basketball team defeats Saxamichtes Ans in Friday action

Paschal High School topped Saxamichtes Ans 44 to 7 in a Friday game at Riverside. Avion Carter led Paschal with strong scoring as the team improved their record. Hockey coverage notes a game at Ensteve-Boxton with Philadelphia listed in the schedule.

Wace Jerome Saxamichtes Ans Fort Wents Aschal MC Avion Carter-Riverside Paschal

Oma Defies Louis in Four Round Spotlight Fight

Detroit’s Lee Oma stunned light heavyweight champion Gustave Lesnevich with two knockout blows to the left eyebrow in the fourth round at Madison Square Garden. Oma claimed he could beat Louis and weight champion status, while 16,087 fans paid 74,882 dollars for the bout as Lesnevich fought to prove otherwise.

HY Caswell Adams New York Tal Joe Louis Mike Money Lee Oma Detroit Gus Lesnevieh Martison Square Garden Oma Gustave William Waller Louis Uiston Mite Jacobs Lesnevich Cowan Lesnevich

Horseman Wears Sidearms in California Race Day

Arcadia February 23. With the Santo Antis grooms on strike trainer E H Wright led his horse The Hwood to the saddling area for the first race. Wright, a sheriff's deputy, wore a belt pistol which reportedly deterred any interference.

Arcadia Calif Santo Antis Grooms E. H. Wright Hwood Wright

Hot Wells Tourney Quarterfinals Ignite Local Rivalries

The third annual Hot Wells high school basketball tournament moved to its final day with eight teams, including Saint Anthony’s and South San Antonio, contending in quarterfinal matchups. Semifinals start at 2:30 p.m. Saturday with the final at 2 p.m. and a 7:45 p.m. third-place game.

Hot Wells High School Ivilation Basket Palloirinement Baluesday Es Finck SS Anthony's Burpask South San Antonio Central Cathole Ellison Edzawood Hot Wells Victorias San Azarea Stademy Tirs Belch Ohliye Ohrd Baigowoon Tigh Furs Tmi Panthers Edison Cham Feacock Military Amhony Ne ‘Blanca St. Durnank Bint Ran Ronston South Schertz Central Cathedic Wathy Bandens Hot Wella Blayce Amtoria Brattson Barborak Ayrrows Carrothee Merenens Soravtta Cross Seherte Marvin Auburn Kenneth Robert David Randolph Richares

Wheatley Nosed Out Of State Tourney In Forfeit Loss

Wheatley high school was eliminated Friday evening from the state negro high school basketball tournament at Prairie View Washington of Wooster finishing strong for a 18 34 victory Wheatley Bot through the first round on a forfeit from Marshall Washington and Galveston are playing for the title Saturday Geach Millers Wheatley squad will bring a trophy home nevertheless Miller won a flip of the coin with Corpus Christi for the district cup for which the two teams tied and didn't play off.

Ban Anionns Wheatley High School Prairie View Washington Wooster Wheatley Marshall Galveston Geach Miller Miller Corpus Christi

Santa Anita Derby Looms as Air Rate Faces Scrutiny

Arcadia California February 23 In a tense scene as owners trainers and grooms strike shows flared at Santa Anita authorities insisted the $100000 Santa Anita Derby would run with seven horses entered If Air Rate the favored entry cannot start due to shoeing issues or lack of blacksmiths it may be scratched The field includes Star Pilot Honeymoon Movie Mogul and Knockdown and the crowd could reach 70000 as racing continues with record times noted in early races and a high school wrestling tournament reporting in Tulsa today.

Arcadia Calif Autadla California Racing Board Los Angeles Turb Club Charles H. Strub Air Rate New England Red Wyse Texas Santa Anita Ralph Lendini Trio Top Choice Maine Bobby Permathcup C. V. Whiteney Bright Sword la Favorita Farm Ted Distaff Mayer Lopse Tiney Nordie Boy Rainbearer

Friday Basketball Results Across Colleges and Schools

A sprawling summary of Friday basketball scores lists teams from Buffalo to Missouri Valley, Kansas, and Texas, with many small colleges and universities noted. Notable performances include Bob Kurland’s 56 point effort for Oklahoma A and M against St Louis university, and occasional overtime games like Camp Chaffed at 45. The dense ledger shows a wide range of results across conferences, with scores and participant institutions scattered throughout.

Fort Sam Medics Clinch Service League Title Win

Fort Sam Houston Post league title verdict seals Brooke Army Medical Center victory over 4th Army Red Raiders 46 42 at Fort Sam Houston Sports Arena Friday night. Medics finish playoffs with two straight wins as 4th Army ends 0 2. A pending Service League game remains. 4th Army faces Randolph Field Monday night at the Fort Sam arena. The 38th Infantry Camp Swift beat WDPC 59 48 in a preliminary day contest.

Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston 4Th Army Red Raiders Port Mayoffs 4Th Army Fort Sam Arena Randolph Field 38Th Infantry Camply Swift W. Dpc

Mercer students vote subsidies end college sports plan

At a special meeting Mercer College in Ma con Georgia only 22 of 500 students voted no on a subsidized football program. Trustees will decide whether to proceed as a class demonstration is planned Tuesday. Coach Bobby Hooks resigned over subsidy issues, pending the meeting outcome. Eighty players report for spring football at M. A. March 4. Soldier Field in Chicago to get $100000 lighting and press box. Nat B Rith Bowling's fifth annual handicap starts in Chicago with 240 teams and 1200 individuals. Bill Irwin of Princeton wins cross country title in Western Canada meet. Topeka Army Air Field defeats Hamilton Fleet 52 43 to win Air Transport Command title. Oslo State upends Chicago U. 53-31, Chicago suffers 60th straight loss. Everett Heastan wins American Dog Derby at Ashton. Hipodromo de la Americaa in Mexico City opens hurdles Saturday. Sal Giotto to manage Greenville in East Texas League. Artie Levine and Larry Atkins set for March 14 fight in Cleveland. Vic Sorrel to coach baseball at North Carolina State College.

Ercerss Aimenie Bobby Hooks Soldier Field Chicago Nat B'Rith 'Bowling Association Bill Irwin Princeton British Columbia Western Canada Topeka Army Ashton Idaho Hipadromo de la Americaa Mexico City Sal Giotto Dallas Greenville Texas Baseball League Artie Levine Larry Atkins Cleveland Vic Sorrel Detroit North Carolina State College

Yankees Struggle to Find Hurling Help in Camp

Yankees president says internal options must supply pitching strength for a pennant push. Chandler impresses in exhibition, Ruffing eyed for early work, while McCarthy guards prospects and delays trades.

Sunday School Basketball District Finals Report

Sunday School league games concluded with junior and senior finals. Harlandale Baptist and Bantlat led in early rounds while Riverside Baptist beat Evangelica 32 to 24. Tarlandale Baptist and West Baptist advanced, with rivals from Hulesache Bantlet and Calvary Baptist also scoring in first round play.

Tourmament Sarlandale Havlandala Janiors Bantlat Juniora Stelovi Huelandat Aectore Hulsache Il Barite Criente Riverside Bartist Axlesla Evangelica Tarlandale Baptist Rive Aide Baptist Seine Sant Fing Huleache Bantlet Calvary Baptist Harlandale Baptist

Women's Golf Results at Fort Sam Houar

Mrs George Setrell led the Fort Sam Houar event with 105 strokes 25 over 72 to win the San Antonio Women's Golf Association title. Mrs Harold Avin was runner up with 105 two over par. Janet Spaith and Mrs KayeThn Innin tied for third pulling prize with 25 shakes and the association invited Austin women to travel to the capital for a March 16 tournament.

George Setrell San Antonio Capital City Austin

Setter Zev Wins Grand Junction Field Trial Title

A black and white setter named Zev, five years old, won the national bird dog field trial at Grand Junction. Zev, owned by Ey Huisselt Trapp of Tuscumino, Ala, was pronounced winner after a three-dog run that featured seven-bevy markers and a final display. Zev was handled by Karl Butvin of Sarit, Mira, amid a $1000 purse awarded by tradition.

Grand Junction Toni Bed Zev Hite Huisselt Trapp Tuscumbin Ala

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