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Jim Owens, 30, Bryant’s top assistant at Texas A&M, emerges as the University of Houston’s head coach candidate. He met with Houston officials and said a short contract could be arranged, already naming his staff.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1957
Page
9
Jim Owens, 30, Bryant’s top assistant at Texas A&M, emerges as the University of Houston’s head coach candidate. He met with Houston officials and said a short contract could be arranged, already naming his staff.
Despite weather hunters group hosts seventh annual wild game fundraiser at Brooke Army Hospital Annex IV mess hall. The Light sponsors a morale-boosting event with venison ducks geese and javelina to feed about 100 patients and staff. Entertainers including 20 bands and magicians perform between meals and tours of wards for patients unable to attend the mess hall. The Katy VIW post aids with game stockpile and a gold compact prize election among patients is announced at dinner.
The group plans a dinner Thursday night at Brooke Army Hospital honoring Ralph "Andy" Anderson, a former Houston Press sports editor and veterans’ affairs editor. Anderson, a tireless fundraiser for wounded service members, died recently after last year’s show. The event reflects Hearst chain support and the Hunters’ aim to lift spirits of hospitalized patients.
A community plans a game dinner to honor injured and recovering service members. The event features a classy show and engaging program designed to lift spirits and reassure veterans they are not forgotten, with a notable host and entertainment lineup.
The article lists veteran players like Mel Parnell and Rocke Gullisider signing with teams as prep for the 1957 season. It notes Keough and Mantle among stars affected by injuries and contracts, with Addie Matthews and others tied to Milwaukee and Chicago rosters. It mentions figures like Len MacPhail and JC Blanchard in contract talks and early-season expectations for rookies and trades.
CHICAGO January 17 AP The American League chief umpire Cal Hubbard vows strict enforcement of a new 24 second rule for pitchers during spring training and the regular season. Pitchers must deliver within 20 seconds of receiving the ball or face penalties. If over 120 seconds, a ball may be called.
Reported results show Montero tied with Toronto 2 to 2 and Washington with 4 to 2 over opponents in a fractured recap. Names and details are garbled, leaving only scattered team and player references and no clear game context.
Warren Giles weighs Jackie Rabin request to add him to the New York Giants tenured list. Ford Frick may approve. AY Lopes pins White Sox as No 2 threat to the Yankees dynasty. Bob Scheling predicts Cubs upswing while Phillies hold scouts meeting in Philadelphia. Various tennis and football mentions, including NCAA debates and city events, fill a crowded sports roundup.
Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey reunited with rivals George Carpentier of France and Luis Firpo of Argentina on This Is Your Life. Carpentier now runs a restaurant in Paris and Firpo, a cattle rancher and car dealer, was flown in from Buenos Aires.
The Northside Babe Ruth league will hold its first 1957 meeting Friday at 7 30 p m at Lencorio’s 6816 San Pedro Ave Speaker will be Marvin MUKes new general manager of the San Antonio Missions The 1957 league will have 12 teams Elst teams competed that season The league will play at Longhorn Cementia field New officers are Loyd Barbour president Jack Minnick vice president T D Beasley treasurer and Bob Miller secretary
CYO officials schedule a Thursday meeting at 230 pm with registered teams for a weekend tournament. Participants include Defendinnthan Plo Bove club San Juan Luo SL Alphonsus Our Lady of Fatima Henry's Little Myer St Anns Peter Clivey. An out of town attendee is noted.
The Vancouver Moats of the Pacific Coast Baseball league announced it will insure manager Charlie Metro against fines. Officials say Metro is among the most fined figures in minor baseball. Insurance covers all fines after a season total of 519? is reached, with Lloyds of London handling the policy.
Eugen P. Melady sr 84 a genial Irishman who captained Notre Dame’s first football team at 16 and later worked with boxing and wrestling stars in Omaha He promoted boxing in Nebraska and served as a livestock commission dealer and Melady Bros Inc president until retirement last year He helped train fighters and manage champions shaping midwest sports history.
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