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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1947

Page

4

Burbank and Jefferson Set for Bidistrict Playoffs

San Antonio district champions Jefferson Mustangs and Burbank Bulldogs prepare for bidistrict competition. Jefferson opens against Harlingen with a Brenham regional site drawn in Austin. Limited tickets available. officials named. Regional and state tournament routes outlined with multiple pairings and advancing criteria.

San Antonio Jefferson Mustangs Burbank Bulldogs Jefferson Harlingen Cardinals Sarlingen Mustangs Brenham Burbank Lanter Taylor and Lockhart Austin Alice Harlingen City Claud Kellam Cou Ady Andrews Travis Wallace San Benito Stowe Adule Crozier ‘Tech Dallas Mallag Paschal Fort Warsth Amarillo Graham Abbene el Paso High Greenville Denton Brownwood Waco Tex Arkana Bryan Sam Houston Houston Beaumont Thomas Jefferson Amarilo-Graham Amarilly Tuexes Graham Paxu Abilene Frida Greenville-Denton Samy White Deer Matador Spur Throckmor Ton McCauakeview Sea Glner Bow ‘Mond Wi Fort Worth Gates Kuckner Van Mount Vernes Hooks East Mountain Livingston Alvin Prairie Y Nalley Nocona Rhome Tom Bean Prisco Masotle Home Powell Bardwell Bloscom Avinger Barnack Point Normangee Milano Sweeny Walter Moulton Bartlett Fai Santa Rosa Cranu Pyote

Connell Betting Incident Recalled

The 1924 bribery case involving New York Giants outfielder Jimmy OConnell and coach Cozy Dolan and Phillies shortstop Heine Sand is recounted. OConnell admitted offering $500 to Sand. Dolan denied memory of orders. Judge Landis banned OConnell and Dolan. Frisch, Kelly, and Youngs were cleared. Sand was commended for reporting the incident.

Iqh Reichler New York Tine Shefflin Phil Douglas New York Giants Jimmy O'Connell Cozy Dolai Giants Heine Sand Philadelphia Phillies Brooklyn Robins Dodgers Interborough Robins Inea Brooklyn Flatbush Phillies Arthur Fletcner Phils Ansonia Hotel Fletcher Jimny O'Connell Sand Polo Grounds Jimmy Buck Weaver John Heydler National League Landis Chicago O'Connell Leslie O'Connor Pet Charles Stancham John McGraw Giant Marager Stoneham Oangster San Francisco Cru Philly Dolan George Kelly Hess Youngs Frankie Friseh Irish Kelly Youngs Kent Frisch Sam

Hogan Wins Rejoins Tour After 16 and 4 Match

Hogan defeats England's Dal Rees 16 and 4 to win match play and sweep both rounds of 36 holes medal play in Dallas. The event, for the American Cancer Society, draws 4000 spectators. Hogan's final day score 73 9. Rees 249. Nelson and Bulla win 4-2 in snow and wind.

Dingo Cal Ben Hogan England Dal Rees Hogan Trogan Rees

Light's hole in one marks standout golf day

MRB Killian aced the first hole at San Antonio Country Club using a four iron on the 176 yard par one. George Terrell won the Sun day's San Antonio association sweepstakes with 76-3-87, beating Monk Wilson by one stroke as Harold Weisbacher Leonard Tuch and Joe Cummings tied for fourth. In Hollywood Illinois the second annual women's international four ball championship remained undecided after a 35 hole tie with dark skies forcing an 18 hole playoff Monday. Defending champions Louise Suggs and Jean Hopkinster led early over Babe Zaharias and Peggy Kirk before the challenge waned. Tromar T. McClaggherty won the Riverside Park golf sweepstakes with net 746-58, Ed Carpenter, Philip Williams, and Tew Crowther tied for second at 82 on the first nine loop then slumped.

Mrb. Killian San Antonio Country Club Killian San Antonio Association New Stauniels George Terrell Monk” Wilson Harold Weisbacher Leonard Tuch Joe Cummings Hollywoon Fin Orange Brook Louise Suggs Lithia Springs Jean Tromar T. McClaggherty Riverside Park Ed Carpenter Phillips Williams Tew Crowther Carpenter

Longhorn League Opens With Opening Day Schedule

Abilene Texas February 23 The Longhorn Base Ball league directors set opening day for April 23. A special meeting Sunday approved an all star game on July 24 at the city with the largest home attendance through July 4. Opening games pair Odessa vs Ballinger Midland vs Big Springs and Sweetwater vs Vernon.

Abilene Tex Longhorn Baseball League Odessa Ballinger Midland Big Springs Sweetwater Vernon

San Antonio Junior Tennis Stars Lead State Team

Herbert Karren of San Antonio and Bernard Gerhartos of Austin plus Lloyd Dunagan of Austin will represent the San Antonio area at the statewide junior tennis development meet in Austin. Karren won the San Antonio Country Club singles title, defeating Everett Herrera of Corpus Christi 6 2 6 2 in the final. In semis Karren beat Gerhart 4 6 6 2 6 4 while Herrera beat Bill Harris 10 12 6 3 6 3. Gerhart and Dunagan won the doubles over Harry Rayce and fate of Corpus Christi 4 6 2 6 2 1. The Austin twins Cohen and Aaron Cohen beat Karren and Aaron Cohen 6 4 3 6 6 1 in morning play.

Herbert Karren San Antonio Bernard Gerhara St Lloyd Dunagan Austin Karren San Antonio Country Club Everett Herrera Corpus Christi Gerhardt Herrera Bill Harris Corpus, Christi

Wheatley Lions, Yates Fail to Capture State Title

Wheatley High School Lions and Register Publishers vie for first place in the Alamo Athletic Association cage championship. The Lions, back from Prairie View, were halted in the first round by Yates of Houston, 49 to 3, who went on to win the title.

Wheatley High School Lions and Register Publishers Uied Central Playground Wheatley Prairie View Yates Houston

Stranahan Wins Houston Country Club Invitation Match

Frank Stranahan won the 29th annual Houston Country Club invitation golf championship defeating Gus Moreland of Peoria in a 4 down effort. Stranahan led early with a 67 and maintained the edge through 31 holes as Moreland, once under par, faded after the 19th. Both players closed with pars as the gallery of 3000 witnessed the sub par performance.

Houston Frank Stranahan Stranahan Galleys

Comets and Warhawks Clash for Fourth Army Title

Brooke Army Medical Center Comets meet LDTR Warhawks in Fort Sam Houston arena for District 3 basketball crown at 8 30 p m Monday after BAMC edged Warhawks 63 46 to force extra day. District champions set May 36 at Fort Sam Houston as BAMC and TDTRC vie for title.

Brooke Army Medical Center Comets Ld.tr. C. Warhawks Fourth Army Fort Sam -Houston Brooke Warhawks Ward Island Navy Hoon Lea San Antonio

LASA Leaguers Reach New Scoring Mark in 544 Romp

In a Sunday Woodlawn gym clash Boy's Club blasted Rodriguez Funeral Home 544 to none as Gilbert Carrasco poured in 24 and Prank Rodriguez added 16. Joe San Martin led the losers with 21 as Wesley House beat Garza Finance 46 44 and Penner's routed International Institute 84 29.

Latin-American Sports Association Boy Rodriguez Woodlawn Gym Gilbert Carrasto Prank Rodriguez Joe San Martin Wesley House Garza Finance Penner International Institute Boyselu F. Rodrigues Rodvinues Genznies Raburo Cartocca Elton Cantyeran Castellana Rodriguez Jlnnings Mendoza San Marlin D. Adula Radriguez ZT. Acosta F. Acosta

Rabbit Musick Wins 30 Mile Pan American Race

Rabbit Musick a Dallas midget auto driver wins the 30 mile Pan American speedway feature. He defeats favorites including rival Red Hodges and earlier heat winner Dick Ward. San Antonio drivers shine with Flowers winning the consolation and semi finals while Word and St Crleg earn top heat finishes.

Rabbit Jacky Musick Dallas Musick Red Hodges Tse Marcel St. Cheq San Antono Dick Ward Leo Flowers Hudges Saegesser Word St. Crleg Tex West Syreid Matheny Cossey al Forbes Flowers Hicks d Bill

Murff Named Head Coach at Corpus Christy Junior College

Corpus Christi Texas February 24 Relph Murff, coach of Texarkana Ask High School, has been named head football coach at Corpus Christi junior college. His salary was not disclosed.

Corpus Christy Tex Relph Murff Texarkana Ask Corpis Christ] Dunior College

City League Championship Clash at Tom Cat Court

Texas Chiro Practice College and Tom Cat clash Monday at Woodlawn gym to decide the second half in the Commercial division. A Tom Cat win forces a playoff to resolve the half. Cafemen took the first half and two major games are on slate including Kelly field versus YAVLC and Alamo Jewelry against St Mark's.

Texas Chiropractic College Woodlawn T. CS Cafemen Kelly Field Yavlc.a Alamo Jewelry St. Mark's

Joskel Trophy Final Ends With Miller Field Victory

The Joskeypolo cup final at Miller field sees Miller field team defeat San Antonio Polo club 52 to in a tight match Sunday. A Miller scorer kicks one through the posts for a single pony goal. York Ratliff suffers a broken arm in a fifth chukker crash. Millerfield lineups list L J Stewart Sonny Rosle York Atl Joa Biya and Antonio lineup includes Bemp Truss Jayke Sherrin Dr Raworth Williams Vernon Gark G Renna with an own goal noted.

Miler San Antonio Polo Club Miller Field York Ratliff Chukber Millerfield L. J. Stewart Sonny Rosle York Atl Joa Biya An Antonio Bemp Truss Jayke Sherrin Raworth Williams Vernon Gark G. Renna Pom

Amateur Baseball Practice Schedule At Kelly Field

Amateur baseball players will practice at 5 p m Tuesday at Richter field with daily workouts planned through Friday focusing on throwing and fielding drills under local coach supervision.

Kelly Field Richter Ficht

Softball Father Names Sullivan Tas An NOUS

A damaged notice-style item notes softball activity naming Sullivan and a parish squad, with a first workout at Lions Stadium and a small set of players including Ce among the A squad. The readable fragments hint at team naming, schedule, and initial practice details for a local league.

Sullivan Nous Gerard Fom Lions

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