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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1950

Page

4

Letter From Old Blackfoot Hero Tiltie Hermats on Dempsey Ties

A fragmentary reminiscence graphic with Tillie Hermats recalling Jack Dempsey. The piece notes Dempsey’s influence on training and attitudes, cites sparring rivalries, and records local figures in California and Ohio as remembered by Hermats. The text preserves era names and voices amid scrambled phrases.

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Texas high school basketball championship action recap

Fragmented notes describe regional and state tournaments across Texas with teams like Vernon, Childress, Harlingen, Lubbock and others vying for Class AA and Class B titles. Matches in San Antonio and Austin set the stage while Dales, Yoxaykanti, and Temple appear among the contenders and venues include San Antonio, Lubbock, and Austin.

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Sievers Signs With Browns Sports Deal Confusion

Fragmented OCR text mentions Sievers and Browns with noisy references to teams players and trades. Core sense unclear but sources imply a signing or contract note involving Sievers and an NFL team Browns amid garbled surrounding terms. No clear dates or outcomes can be confirmed from the readable portions.

Schertz-Cibolo Junior High Wins in Scrambled Report

A fragmented sports brief mentions Schertz Cibolo Junior High victory and multiple named individuals with unclear roles. The garbled text references teams, locations such as Houston and Pettus, and various numbers, suggesting a local school event with uncertain details.

Tennis NOUSUN Triumphs in Pre Seminal Tour Match

Paricho Gunes clinched his eighteenth victory on the pre seminal jeaury tour, defeating Jack Iramar 4 24 in a controversial night. Pandha Regicn beat Kia Parker TA 2d, delivering another notable result amid the uncertain remarks and mixed reports from the event.

Nousun Ren Paricho Gunes Jack Iramar ST Maletoes Pandha Regicn Kia Parker TA 2d

Corpus Plays Temple Here in Hazy Victory

Corpus faced Temple in a tight matchup with key plays highlighted by Milton Uke and Pappas. The game unfolded across multiple markets and venues as the teams battled for early season momentum and a decisive result near the final bell.

Eagles Rally Past Lanier In High School Thriller

Eagles defeat Lanier 55 to 44 in a San Antonio City Conference game at Alamo Stadium gym. Powell scored 13 points as Brackenridge, Lanier, and Jefferson chase district bragging rights with Brackenridge routing Laney and a looming title showdown shaping the district standings.

VEAG Jackson Weforsa Biarhonyidge Alamo Stadium Hagley San Antonio Satuday Jefferson Brack Teel San Antonia Jeu Berson Burbank Aio Rillers Brackenridge Lave Jett Lantvy Brackenidge Mracnoekil Tryst Tiny Pawell Bobby Jayla Fir Powell Aker Cai Pawel Ant Lanier Arta Goseur Goseur Kivehtion Gonyale Lanier Viitay Bill Powell Alex Zapata Oscar Olayne

Middlecoff Leads Golf At Houston

Cary Middlecoff, former Memphis dentist, grabbed a 36 hole lead at the Houston Open with a 66 and a 237 total. His nearest challenger Ed Fuegal trailed by seven as Jim Demaret slumped. The field includes Ky Laffoon and Clayton Heater amid erratic rounds in this $10,060 tournament.

Hy Max B. Skelton Houston Cary Middlecoff Memphis Howkers Heamer Jimmy Demaret Middlecalf Demaret Demaeret Middlecatt Johny Palmer Ed Fuegal Laver Tare Man Relind Gibson Stod Min Day Pete Couper Cooper

Wrestlers Prepare for Arena Showdown this Week

Dan MShane faces Geohagen Viktaay McShenie in a planned bout at Wresttethon ALelKe TEND Wednesday. Commissioner Lovis Quintana orders event control as Statewide wires report the wild match setup. Local newcomer Frank Jares from the Pacific coast set for a debut prelim against Miguel Guzmi.

Dan M Shane Geohagen Viktaay McShenie Tinmy Wonayen Wilhaul Hive Dimen Ihe Wighms McShane Wrestling Lovis Quintana Tiail Owith Ui Ming Alliainee Leo Voge Hwad Jainry Frank Jares Pacific Coast Miguel Cguzmi

New Concessions Manager on Deck

New concessions manager to lead at Mission stadium after 12 years with prior oversight under Bruce Dudley. Dudley leaves presidency as Leavis steps in, with Jacobs Bros national chain operating concessions at Mission stadium.

Khanaye Ce Conclesions Mission Stadium Kate Fithy Touisville Bee Charg Coyresyiong Bruce Dudley Dudley

Santa Anita Handicap Field and Weights Revealed

An eleven horse slate heads the $160000 Santa Anita handicap with notable runners including Catamet entries Citation Pander and Two Lea alongside Fox Cilcher and My Request among others. Weathers forecast cloudy showers at Hialeah where Widener handicap features Calumet Farm entry Caluneas and favorites like Gov ernor and First Nighter face heavy weights in the thirteenth renewal.

Axcadia Calif Eva Catamet Citation Pander San Antonio Eddie Avearo Silvide Citation Stews Brooks Pander Johnny Gilbert Lea Fay Fox ‘Cilcher Farmers' Gallery Eric Guerin Whitakers Rerse aTwo Lea Gilbert Olt Rockport Glisson Noor Longuen A Pondey Brooks aCilalion Areara Moonrush Pearson Guerin Boland Solidarity Neves Milne Westrope Adayas Calumeas Farms Miami Fla Web Coaltown Hialeah Calumet Farm Flyer Ben Jones Warren Wright Wien Tfe Chaitown Governor Chevey Cor State Pellicie Bajan Satinquila Arise

Service Cagers Seek Weekend Tournaments In Area

Saturday games center on Leek land AFB and Randolph area teams for finals in the Transport Command. Leckland defeated Randolph 8 61 in a double elimination journey with Tucker scoring 24. Brooke Army Medical leads Fourth Army men’s bracket while Camp iFfood faces Hood for potential title, and Medical Field School’s WACS could win the women’s crown by beating For Bliss WACS.

Leekland Randolph Ara Afps Transport Command Leckland Randolph Gtron Tucker T Fourth Army Brooke Army Medical Gent Tunnang Oncenrarmn iFfood Hood

Ft. Sam Houston Women’s Golf Tournament Report

In the Ft. Sam Houston event, Gum posted a 90 for low gross and Mix 2H scored 93 with a 16 handicap to net 77 for low net. Ms ALK and West also featured with notable scores while Mrs Th Cgoty earned law net in a separate vote or calculation at 10 percent. Mrs Sam Schacter registered a 39 net, and Mrs Rebecca Hawkins was noted in the closing items of the night.

Alk Gum West San Antonio Ft. Sam Houston Sam Schacter Rebecca Hawkins

Arkansas Baylor title race shapes up for Saturday

The Southwest Conference race hinges on a key Saturday showdown likely deciding the title with Arkansas and Baylor both in contention. A Texas Christian upset of Baylor or a Texas Christian loss could alter the standings as the season winds toward its final games.

Jy Inn Associa Arkansas Gould Southern Methodist Texas Christian Baylor Southern Arkansas Rien Traas Finkston

Region tourney heat as teams clash in San Marcos

Sam Housteom leads Region 6 8 meet action with Yancey Moore in San Marcos for a first ragred hit. Waelder defeats Provence Britaines as Bartlett-Bertram and Comfort-Alp Wells-San Felipe rivals win. Semifinals set for 3 and 4 pm Saturday with a 7 pm consolation.

Sam Vioiuston Cherokets Distret TB Chimpions Sonc Med Yancey Moore San Marcos Ishamaton Waelder Throigh Provence Britaines Bartlett Bertram Wheloger Comfort Alp Wells San Felipe del Rio Jakraan Waelder Ap. Im

Bobcats Bid For High Title In Region 3-A Meet

South San Antonio hosts Region 3-A tournament action in Corpus Christi with the South San Bobcats facing Eagle Pass at 1 p.m. Saturday as they pursue a spot in the Class A basketball final. Mercedes meets Sinton in another first round pairing. Eagle Pass carries a 18-1 record and South San 34-11. Bobcats’ schedule includes many non-district games. Southland’s Steve Sanchez has a bruised leg but is cleared to play.

South San Antonio Bobcats Eagle Pass Corpus Chetsti Mercedes Sintonar South Sun Uvalde Megyvedes Sinton South Lan Steve Sane Nhez

Falfurrias Tennis BOPRIAL Opens Saturday Play

Falfurrias hosts the annual district tennis event with top players in action. Avn Alive and Mary Margaret Sel Jefferson advance in singles while Brackenridge and Kingsville players win rounds, and doubles teams from Brackenridge, Alamo Heights, and Lamar Consol highlight the opening day results with several victories and eliminations.

Hare Marilyn Mays Alamo Heights Bray Carilia Benavides Mendiola Kingsville May Selon Falsy Might Brackentides Hue Hs Uben Rept Wallenburg Bastianelle Jiteownsville Ansley Bobs Miller Alamo Vincent Itn Ginsburg Lamar Consolidated Sue Tucker Babs Brock Heights Williams Study Robstown Johnny Thommaine Jefferson Gene “Eles Enavides Carlson Dale Milley Ronnie Wille Wellsn Son Fileh dl Nice Carey Victoria

Badminton and Tennis Results From a Busy Day

The report lists numerous badminton and tennis outcomes with multiple players defeating opponents in singles and doubles. Notable results include Calder, Lamipis, Davia, and Urratin achieving wins, while others such as May Ud, Suwibale, and Ble faced losses. The dense page also notes Dodgers signings and other sports tidbits, showing a packed results column.

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