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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1950

Page

8

Sportlights on Paul Brown Provokes College Football Debate

Harold Scherwitz denounces Paul Brown for belittling college football and claiming pros would beat top colleges. He argues pro teams rely on college talent and should show gratitude, not boastful comparisons, as college players fuel professional rosters. Brown’s remarks are seen as unnecessary provocation.

Paul Brown Cleveland Browns Associated Press Notre Dame Ohio State University Cleveland Brown Parisons Boston Red Sox McAllen Red Sox

Columbia Eyes Lyssy From Hot Wells High School

Chester Lyssy, a tall husky all around athlete from Hot Wells High School, attracts attention from Columbia University football mentor Lou Littl. He may soon receive an offer to pursue an athletic career at the New York school.

Columbia Lyssy Chester Lyssy Hot Wells High School Lou Littl Columbia University Chester New York School

Betty Jameson targets April return in Weathervane cross country

Betty Jameson, sidelined by a broken kneecap in an auto accident, smiles through her cast and vows to be ready for the 12000 dollar Weathervane open cross country at Pebble Beach California, beginning April 28. Manager Freddie Corcoran will run the four event series ending May 21 at Knobwood Country Club White Plains New York.

Betty Betty Jameson Knobwood Country Club White Plains N.Y Corcoran PGA

Cats and dogs draw crowd as Cas at kennel club event

The San Antonio Kennel Club president Charley Costabile, noted Afghan hounds owner, comments on cat-friendly remarks and a protest over rising box prices at Mission Stadium. He has avoided buying a season box at Mission Stadium this summer, citing principle. He held a longtime box seat at Tech Field before its completion.

Ahkout Charley Castable San Antonio Costabile Tech Field

Helfner Due Wednesday Debut Set for Spring Training

Don Heuer announces Helfner to debut as Savannah Missions manager this spring. Helfner will arrive Wednesday to lead the tryout camp at Mission Stadium Thursday as business manager Dick Wagner confirms. Spring training begins in March.

Don Heuer Sa Awiania Missions

Quarter Horses At Storey-Wond Park Feature Big Purses

An estimated crowd of 300 paid spectators and 150 convalescent parents at Storey-Wond Park watched Brown Bember defeat Billy Ken in a 40 by 50 yard winner take all $909 bounty. A third horse Tony was scratched. Other race results were mixed with various horses showing.

Brooke General Hospital Brown Bember Billy Ken Storey-Wond Park Sundey Tony Ted Chin Dankhea Eae Forse Eepado Tires Want Hidy

Risty Rustemler Signs With Philadelphia Athletics

Sergeant Rustemler, nicknamed Bi Rasty, has been signed to pitch for the Philadelphia Athletics by Scout Frank Bridges. The right-hander will join the American League club after his discharge from the service. He pitched for Vorlke’s of the City Major League last season.

Bi Rasty” Rustemler Linckland Afb Fupindelphia Athletics Frank Bridges Amtricas Vorlke's

Pirates trade Bockman to Indianapolis in outright move

San Bernardino report says Pittsburgh Pirates released third baseman Bockman to Indianapolis amid unsettled play and poor batting with a .223 average last season.

Bockman San Bernardino Calli Pittsburgh Pirates Today Tird

Red Sox Deny Kramer Charges and Sell Pitcher to Giants

Boston denies Jack Kramer's claim of being railroaded from the American League after selling the 31 year old right hander to the New York Giants for a reported 25000. General Manager Joe Cronin says waivers and negotiations with several clubs preceded the deal, while Kramer blasts the move as personal and unfair. The Red Sox also shipped Vern Stephens in the 1947 trade, with Kramer hoping to help the Giants this season.

Bqston Boston Red Sox Jack Kramer Joe Ne.Carthy Ditiight New York Gs Red Sox Joe Cronin New Orleans Kramer Doe McCarthy McCarthy Dif Wwe Jeague Cronin Giants Sarasota Fla Carthy Kramers Xianier Aria Neston Vern Sterhens St. Louis Browns Sox Jost Stephens Geoge Wilson

Sunday School plans and youth events announced

Sunday Schools announce a meeting at Central Christian Church on Carset Street with several groups including governance and athletics. The YMCA hosts a forthcoming race finals while adult players and youth activities are listed as part of the weekend schedule.

Central Christian Chine Way Pon Mandy Ainnin Hreehia Kawting Governient HIN Atéuadiak Ad Carson Afreet Adnate Wei Ines Balheran

South San High Draws Lockhart in Class A State Tourney

South San High School faces Lockhart in the first round of the Class A state tournament in Austin after regional victory by Hokrats in Corpus Christi. Bebcats scheduled to play Lockhart at 8 40 p.m. Thursday with AA and other classes following. numerous schedule details appear in first-round listings.

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International League game routs and free throws seal win

Guadalcale community center's International Basketball League game at Lanter gym Sunday ended in a 2492 victory after MC sank 14 of 20 free throws. A Boys club beat St. Mark's center 1930 and House of Neighborly Service toppled the Warriors 40-32.

Mex Ean Christian Institute Art Guadalepe U Lanter Gym St. Mark's Community Center House of Neighborly Service The Warriors RICE Excaiante Ft Yasenlanié

Ice Hockey National Weanue-Newey A Has

Fragmented OCR entry with scattered names and places. Mentions Cleveland, St. Paul and Kansas with unclear event details. Lacks coherent facts or dates to confirm a specific game, team, or outcome.

Weanue Newey A. Has Detfoita Chienew Amigricany Rae Scaleto Concanull Filan Avenile Providenes A Noceley Aisa Cleveland G. St. Pav Itansas

BAMC All Set to Defend Army Title

BAMC prepares to defend the Army world basketball tournament crown at Washington DC in March 642. Comets, led by Cam Hood, overcame a halftime deficit to win the Fourth Army title at Camp Mond Ft. Emissions arena. Herb Heine and Ray Soot scored 17 each for BAMG and Camp Hood.

BAMC Army Worldwide Washington, D. C Maj Joly Kramer Comets Army Mond Ft m Eimasion Faurizy Tamc Camn Hood Herb Heine BAMG Ray Soot Camp Hood Hang

Browns add Henry J. Peters to farm system staff

St. Louis Browns announce Henry J. Peters as assistant director of the minor league system of 13 clubs. Peters, a St. Louis native, has worked in the minor-league department for three years and will report to Jim McLaughlin. Trinity plays at Ft Sam Houston arena to close season against Brooke Army Medical Center with starting guard Spin.

Browns ST. Louis Tee Henry J. Peters St. Louis Browns Peters Jim McLaughlin Trinity University Ft. Sam Houtson Brooke Army Medical Center Comets Gme

Middlecoff Wins Houston Open in Dramatic Finish

Cary Middlecoff, former Memphis dentist and National Open champion, captured first prize of 2000 as the Houston Open concluded. He edged Pete Cooper and rose to fourth in the season standings, with Sam Snead and Jimmy Demaret among leaders amid a crowded winner’s circle. Demaret and Burke also posted strong showings after slow starts, while rest of top money list shuffled with ongoing Florida circuit momentum.

Houston Sam Snead Sulphur Springs W. Va Jimmy Demaret Burke Touston Pete Cooper Ponte Vedra Beach Fla Middlecoft Herlip Wy Middiecott Gary & Ee Ae HE Ei Co Be Iss Ir FE Boris Rent Hearkina By. Patton i

Four Texas boxers in gloves bouts at Golden Gloves

CHICAGO February 27 Four Texas boxers including bantamweight Tony Majorana of San Antonio's Lackland AFB will box tonight as the Golden Gloves tournament of champions opens. Majorana, runner up in the 3549 tourney, was chosen to represent Texas over Fred Morales. Also slated are Pat McCarthy Amarillo flyweight Fred Flores Sryan and Johnny OGlve Dallas. Others fight Tuesday including Afalo Martinez El Paso Welterweight Wallace Wiklard Houston Middleweight Campbell Woodman Bryan and Heavyweight Tom Adams Abitone.

Chicago Faw Texas Tony Majorana San Antonio Lackland Afb Isl Golden Gloves Chicago Majorana Lone Star State Fred Morales Morales Pat McCarthy Amarillo Fred Flores Sryan Johnny O'Glve Dallas Wie Welter Afalo Martinez el Paso Wallace Wiklard Houston Campbell Woodman Bryan Tom Adams Abitone

Chandler Needle In Leg Reveals Pro Baseball Past

Ex big leaguer Spurgeon Spud Chandler recovered today after physicians removed a needle embedded in his leg. An X ray disclosed the foreign object, which Chandler joked may date back to 1848 the year he helped the Yankees win pennants and the AL MVP award. The needle caused pain during dinner prompting medical attention.

Atlanta Spurgeon Spud Chandler New York Yankees

Orlando mixed 21all tournament ends as darkness halts play

Orlando's international mixed 21all golf event ends after three holes due to darkness. Earl Stewart Dallas Patty Berg and Louise Suggs face Tony Penna and amid discussions of continuation in Orlando. Results list several medalists and consolation match outcomes while noting planned extra play.

Orlando Fla Earl Stewart Dallas Patty Berg Chicago Tony Penna Cleveland Louise Suggs Little Springs Shaw Miss Sages Penna

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