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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1946

Page

7

Snead Quits Tour to Rest Rejoins in New Orleans

Sam Snead quits tour after Richmond Open, plans a month’s rest at Hot Springs Arkansas, intending to return for the New Orleans tournament on February 14. He will miss the Texas Open in San Antonio February 7-10. Snead, defending Richmond champion, finished well back at 289 for $185 in victory bonds.

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Penna Wins Richmond Open in Thrilling Finish

Penna, the Cleveland born pro from Dayton Ohio, captured the Richmond Open with a final total of 280 over four days, earning 2000 in victory bonds. He led after the second round with a six under par 69 65 73 74 and birdied a six foot putt on the final hole to seal the title ahead of rivals with scores near 297.

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Young Stops Bears In Final Game Upset

Hollywood Bears clinched their season with a 14 to 11 upset over a service allstar lineup at Gilmore Field in front of 29 000, holding star Buddy Young to 36 yards on five carries. The crowd set a Gilmore Field record as Young and the vaunted opponents were frustrated by relentless defense.

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Sunday School Basketball Schedule Mixed in Local Notices

Fragmented OCR lists church and school basketball games with times and venues. Teams include Highland Park Lutheran Riverside Park and South Side Christian, with several venues such as Fark Flaplint, Tempiy va, and South Site Chriss. The disjointed text notes evening contests and a junior division leading to a potential winner.

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Riverside Golf Weekly Stakes at Riverside Park

In the Riverside golf course Niea weekly stakes tournament 52 players competed. Cavanaugh tied for second with 7943 46 and Chick Simmany finished third winning 544 71. Four tied for fourth with net 72: James Converse, WJ Boeck, Norman Welchlein, and Wesley pelts Jry. Prize money and exact placements varied amid a framed 18 hole event.

Cavanaugh Riverside Niea Chick Simmany James Converse W. J. Boeck Norman Welchlein Wesley Pelts Jry Haus Wnth Cal & Co, Smith Nordhaus Smith Rosaley Tim Wd Carpenter Bod Holleron Carpenter Holleron Eadh B. G. Shacklett New Braynels John Bergmann Shacklett Bergman Fidel Gary Leroy Byannen Joe Cummings Cliff Gossett George Shine Lefty Stackhouse Tack Walliford Dick Poster Incel Jack Amma Mills Duncan Jack Starling Arid Ed Podewils

Ewo Split Award In Sweepstakes Won At Brackenridge Park

Tony Esquivel and Fred Campbell tied for first in the 36 hole Brackenridge Park sweepstakes at Brackenridge Park. Each claimed $85 after sharing the top prizes of 100 and 75. James Hibbard earned 55 for net 140 while others posted mixed scores in the Texas Open pro-am event setup.

Tony Esquivel Fred Campbell Brackenridge Park Esquivel Campbell James Hibbard Fmi Nordhaus Nota

National basketball rankings stir busy week in colleges

New York AP reports top teams Kentucky Notre Dame and Oklahoma square off as part of a crowded schedule. Georgia Northwestern Duke Army and other major programs chase conference titles amid strong records and standout wins.

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Eastern college roundup sparks chaotic standings update

A battered recap notes multiple teams atop the Eastern standings with Ohio State and Oklahoma Sooners highlighting the field. Key results include a 44 30 score for one match and a 40 46 upset near Colorado, while other conferences show varied progress and shifting second-place contenders.

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Hartung Chooses Army Duty Over Giants MLB Tryout

The Giants approve Hartung's plan to serve a year in the army rather than pursue a major league pitching and hitting job with the New York Giants. Officials say the service year will prepare him for a big league return, with spring training considerations noted and historical context referenced.

Bechaton Turvtung Army New York Giants Giants Associated Press Today Nanh Eddie Hartung Welt Vetere

Texas League Clears Decks For Action

Texas League votes to raise player unit and payroll, expands to 30 for early season and 34 later, with a new five year contract for President Gardner. A memorial award named for Jake Atz will go to the first‑place team. playoff system to determine Dixie Series contender. No rookie rule. 154 games in 146 days begin April 16 in Dallas vs Fort Worth, Tulsa vs Oklahoma City, San Antonio vs Houston, Beaumont.

Harold V. Ratloee Dallas UPI Texas Wague J. Alvin Gardner Limus Toague Jake Atg Atz Texas League Baseball Writers Association Bach Club National Baseball Nation Fort Worth Tulsa Oklahoma City San Antonio Houston Carl AL Beaumont A. B Happy" Chandier Clin Kenessaw Mountain Landis Chaudier Meher L Brother Texas Ronnesu Peters Shreveport Gowa

Record Crowd At Ice Game Sets New Chicago Attendance

Chicago crowd hits record 19,745 as the Chicago Black Hawks crush the New York Rangers 8 to 1 at the stadium. Previous high was 19,346 at a January 13 contest. management estimated 42,000 fans passed by the gate with seasons sold out for two weeks. Other league notes mention Boston Garden attendance 22,900 and various NHL and college results.

Chicago Chicago Stadium Suny Chicago Black Hawks New York Rangers Hawks Black Hawk AIP

Horse Racing Card Delights Houston Champ in 12-Race Meet

A Sunday program at the Stalls For Held track features Bobo Ruth from Houston upsetting Chambers in the 12 race card. The victor, with 28 wins from 50 starts, edged Curly Tindle in a tight finish over 60 yards while several other events highlighted the day. Second and third races showcased Sandy Ro inalsoc and Henry Lorenz with notable performances. multiple horses claimed wins across 800 to 350 yard events, including Little Red Burgess, Dahle Ww, and Jimmy Nixon. A later card edition is planned at the same track, near Fant Hoyaton and the KPSA radio towers, for Sunday afternoon.

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Tennis News From Phoenix and St. Petersburg Circuit Happenings

A fragmented report from Phoenix and St. Petersburg covers the winter Florida tennis circuit with results and names. Notables include Frew Percy and Johnny Powner in Phoenix tournament play, Mulloy and Lewig advancing in Florida events, and Morey Levis and Jack Guahing appearing in the national scene. The piece notes a 1945 nationals plan and an England tour allocation by the Lawn Tennis Association, reflecting postwar competition and organizational moves.

At. Petersburg Fla Tan Bit Talbert Womington Dal Galduar Mulloy Minar Ae Mulloy Captur Hedmebtes Minala the Pacific Morey Levis

Edgewood Hi Cage Victory Highlights District Meet

Edgewood Raiders dominated District 65-5 competition at Jourdanton Saturday, overcoming Sam Houston of San Antonio 37 to 17 and routing Pleasanton 74 to 23 in a point based meet. Final standings show Pleasanton with two points and Edgewood holding one point lead. second meet set for February 2 at Late February with third at Sam Houston Penitentiary.

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Martins Bowl 2936 to Win Tenpin Honors

Martins Bowl 2936 to win the thirteen annual city tenpin tournament at Main Center. Martins Linen Supply led by E J Eyhorn 616 Allan Mitchell 612 Bob Zipp 592 Leroy Leifeste 570 Leonard Mangold 546 won Class A with 3098 series and 2936 nets after handicap. Fomby Clothiers second with 2777.228-5003 and Wes Newman 255.597 led individual marks. Other winners in Class A included Strang-Frantt Jomby Clothiers Hayes-Reinarz and Philips Drillers. In Class B Ben Johnson posted 269-665 leading American Printers. Viking Supply and Studetaker notable performances. Class C leader Albert Plumbers posted 2522 with top marks from J Spillman J Cannon and others. The event resumes next weekend with doubles and singles.

Lannal City Main Center Martin Linen Supply Martins Linen E. J. Eyhorn Allan Mitchell Bob Zipp Leroy Leifeste Leonard Mangold Fomby Clothiers Wes Newman Otto Rougeau George Wolfgang Pie Pietrella Cintck Greenlee Ernest Rizzo Cloverleak D. Wales Joe Terrell Jed Viking Ernest Severin Gelling Bob Conrad Mermean Westberry Howell Jones Glass Bay AL J. Fisher Sols Wit 1. Bose Bass C. Nobles Lone Star Bear L. Young Grandl Poultry House Steve Rossman Ackerman Plumbers BR. Mayer Inal Studetaker Otto Tabbert Aldort Plumbers FE. Menewell R.C. Drake Hank Veters J. Akermann Paris Cuckar Hayes Kiwanis Auth Pines J. Lewis Fot Union W. Sherman Fon Big Granters Hiness

Off to Houston San Antonio Bowling Meet Announces Entries

The entry list shows 38000 to compete in the Houston San Antonio event with top players like Jilads scorer and leading figures such as Geno Lamin Bert Waltens Joray Behrens and Charles Trew. The ladies’ tenpin tournament is slated for March 9 and 10 with captains Allshouse Greeslea Jowdy attending.

Houston San Antonio Courge ‘Taily Geno Lamin Bert Waltens Joray Behrens Leonard Mangold Charles Trew Jerry BI Grantert Jule Gard Westey Mercks Jerry Meret Wesley Spencer H. Richard FE. Association J. Myhiorn Leroy le Rizzo Nerheut Penson Avene Lessipan A. la Mergenthaler Capt Allshouse Cluick Greeslea John Jowdy Pete Hauser

Midgets Attract Overflow Turnout At Auto Races

Midget automobile racing drew an overflow audience Sunday with an estimated crowd near 4000. Bob Clay distributed about 1983 dollars in prizes across six races. Wes Saegesteer won the time trials in 17 seconds and the feature race while Doe Cossey was injured in a minor incident. Next events at the Austin highway Speedway and Hew Pan-American speedway were announced for next Sunday.

Star Bob Clay Austin Highway Clay Wes Saegesteer Doe Cossey Cpl Bob Harleman Honda Goo Seagesser Speedreme Fks Bart Mel Walnrnoth Haeenen Vern Fritch Speed Ass Wes Rasperser Es Rawtord Shea Eke Sel Waites Teint Ernie Sonth

Kelly Field Di visions Rally in Monterrey Weekend

Kelly Field divisions basketball team went 2 and 1 in Monterrey at Circulo gym over the weekend. They opened with a late 15 second loss to France 41 29, then beat Cristateria 41 42 with Ike Mendoza delivering a late winner. The second night Kelly Field led 21 15 at halftime and beat Trejes Smart 39 30 as Franco Cristateria and Trajes Smart lead Circulo Mercantil league. Joe Dunkum was top scorer with 42 points.

Kelly Monterrey Circulo France Welly Field Cristateria Ike Mendoza Kelly Field Trejes Smart Victors Bell Taxi Franco Trajes Smart Joe Dunkum

Williams Wins Lightweight Title Fight in New Orleans

In New Orleans on January 24, Williams of Tren ton New Jersey, 139 pounds, NAtional Boxing Association champion, scored a ten round decision over Johnny Bratton of Chicago. Bratton fought hard but Williams controlled the pace and secured the victory.

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City League Boy’s basketball wins second game of doubleheader

City League Boy’s Club defeated Try Cat Cain 49 28 in the second game of a Sunday doubleheader at Woodlawn gym. A 24 16 halftime lead followed a 1 period tie, while Wesley House beat Guadalupe Community Center 3437 with Camache scoring 18 and Chun 8 for the winners.

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Bowling scores and results from an unnamed Detroit event

The fragmentary report lists bowling results with players such as Dan, Metter Araua, and Ginos. It mentions a 2056 style score and averages around 207.0 for Paw Kibbake and references matches against Bandi and Wanley Sunder. Includes vague dates like 9N22-1008 and mentions Moonbw and Abd 92. The text is garbled with many unclear names and numbers.

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Corpus Plays Eagles Here

Brackenridge High Eagles host Corpus Christi Buccaneers in a Brackenridge gym series opener. Windy conditions and limited schedule push next game to Tuesday night with scores from Saturday’s 43 26 and 43 32 setbacks for Corpus.

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Jalopy Race Drama Highlights Day of Action

Jalopy races feature Downum winning the applause race and leading the day with a strong time trial of 27.6. Threats from Hicks Littlefield and Gilmore persisted. Fred Inscora overturned in a spill but escaped with injuries. time trials and heats crowned Downum, Gilmore, Hicks and Littlefield across events.

King Downum Bownum Jimmy Hicks Barney Littlefield Jack’ Gillmore Fred Inscora Downum Fred Elbel Downun Jack Gilmore Harry Jacobs Chick Seinford Jesse Beachout Tommy Mash Applaise Gilmore Littlefield Downy Hicks Littlefeld Gilnore

Weigh In for Golden Gloves Opens District Tournament

Final preparations begin for the 1946 district Golden Gloves tournament at Municipal Auditorium with weigh-ins and physical exams for amateurs. About 70 independents and 45 team boxers entered Monday, pending medical clearance. Pairings will be drawn by Clarence Welker and the pairings committee. officials expect 18 or more to referee the opening night. The tournament runs Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Lue Anual Municipal Auditorium Sam Ellis Br. C. D Henry J. W. Palmer Clarence Welker Bill Bellamy de Jeser Joe Ward Clintdn Rowe Gilbert Cotton Wendland Tss AL Jeast

Pacific Olympics Results Highlight Colorful Action

In Osaka Japan AP report, main events included a 10 to 0 baseball win, a 20 to 6 football victory by Clark Gel over Tintinpie champions, and Army Olympians with a 27 to 64 score. notable names include Kenny and Kenny's fencer, with Taipern Herler and Yamin among cited athletes.

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