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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1950
Page
4
Harold Scherwitz notes Mike Garnia’s return to form at Texas A&M, named game captain versus Arkansas by Coach Marty Karow. Garnia contributed with ball hawking, a crucial bucket, and smart handling as the Aggies staved off late pressure.
London dispatch reports Gussie Moran, famed Wimbledon contestant, engaged to British businessman Anthony Davenport. Parents express disbelief and confusion over the match while Moran awaits Wimbledon and Forest Hills tournaments before nuptials. Davenport, a former war major in the Grenadier Guards, allegedly met Moran during tennis tours.
The New York Post reports an unidentified man attacked Rickey in the Asia hotel lobby after Rickey addressed a sports gathering. The assailant punched at Rickey’s chin but the blow bounced off his chest before bystanders intervened. Rickey declined to comment.
George McQuinn, former St Louis Browns and New York Yankees first baseman, named leader of the Quebec Braves in the Canadian American League. Dr Armin Béllerare announced the appointment, succeeding Frank McCormick who led the Braves to the pennant last year.
Trinity University Tigers travel to Austin to take on St Edward's in a nonconference basketball game. Zam Mi Auta is listed among the players for Trinity, aiming to boost the team's scoring and defense against the Hilltoppers.
Dateline Datars San 21 INS reports Yonks Walker senior, father of a noted American Southern Metlinutit star, is honored today in Hindon. He is presented a public award for developing the character and moral guidance of his son, recognized by Dallas Dadst authorities.
Baylor University hires George Sauer as head coach and athletic director on a five year contract. Sauer aims to unite the Bears after internal turmoil, replacing John D. Bible era and managing staff transitions including Frank Broyles departure to Florida.
Chicago reports a potential welterweight title clash as Ike Williams and Sugar Ray Robinson vie for a Chicago Stadium bout this spring. James D. Norris vows to sign the bout, following a recent club success that drew 14,535 fans and over forty four thousand dollars. Bratton, 146 pounds, was KO’d by Williams in eight rounds as both squared off in an earlier Chicago card. Bratton suffered jaw concerns and was hospitalized briefly after the uneven affair.
Polly Riley led the Tampa women's golf open with a 7276-146 first round, besting 1122 competitors despite tough Goyard Fala Cela layout. Babe Zaharias stood 12 over par, while defending champion Patty Berg finished 17 over after 36 holes. other leaders included Lowise Suggs, Marlene Bauer, Betty Jameson, and Peggy Kirk.
In its opening conference game SAC aims to win a second straight against Allen Academy in San Antonio. The Rangers defeated Temple Junior College 56 to 45 at St. Philip's College Gym to start the Texas Junior College Athletic Association season. Leon Hates scored 16 points for SAC.
Randolph Navy base defeated Ellington APB 66 to 40 in a basketball game Friday night. Players listed include Barnes Lidle and Buttny with several others contributing. final score cited with team totals and partial player lines.
Jefferson High remains unbeaten atop the city conference basketball race after a 37-34 win over Lanter, while Alamo Heights climbs to sole second with a 39-38 overtime victory over Burbank. The Mules and Bulldogs battled to a 34-34 tie. Pat Cooper’s late field goal knotting the score as Jefferson’s Art Fildners played his final game. The eight-semester rule benches several performers for the remainder of the season. The night drew about 4,000 at Alamo Stadium Gym, with a paid gate around 3,062. Other area action included Hot Wells’ 71-33 rout of Devine and St Edward’s 29-16 upset over Central Catholic at Central Gym.
Comfort High School tournament in Comfort Texas heads to semifinals after Medina defeats Center Point 36 20 and Comfort blanks Blanco 46 28 The schedule shows Boerne Fredericksburg Bandera and St Marys Fredericksburg in quarterfinals with a 7 pm consolation tilt and 1 pm title game The Medina scorers Dra 13 Wheeler 10 Center Point Kaiser Leeder 16 Floyd 45 Falna 12 Puisch 11 and Comforts Kaiser Led Center Point night high totals for their teams.
Corpus U Tarpons, with a season mark of 12 wins and seven losses, travel to host the University of Corpus Christi Tarpons for a basketball game at Ft Sam Houston sports arena Saturday night. BAMC B team faces MESS Headquarters detachment in a 6:30 p.m. preliminary. Corpus Christi remains a leading independent college basketball program in Texas.
A scrambled OCR summary lists college basketball results and player notes across many schools. Monmouth edged by Edinboro, Providence beaten 64, West Liberty and South Alabama matches noted, plus scores for Georgia, Akron, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Washington State, Stanford, and others. The fragment shows varied results including overtime and high scoring games with several institutions referenced.
South Texas AAU chairman Eric Pohl announced that amateur teams will not face Globetrotters in AAU events. He cited a rule prohibiting amateur teams from playing professional clubs, warning that any local team matching up with the Harlem Globetrotters would lose their chance to participate in the upcoming South Texas AAU basketball tournament. Local city league, parish league, and university clubs including St Marys and Trinity are listed as affiliated with the AAU.
Elsie Patino defeated Mary Louise Tamayo to claim the badminton crown in Tech gym, with Miss Eunice Luckenbach and judges Sophie Ramirez and Bear Dielman. Sophomore volleyball saw 340 girls compete. period A team led by Nadine Travis Peggy Jones Nancy Walter Olivia Romero Alice Patina Ida Sosa Irene Aguayo Anile Guerréz won, while Rosie Trevino Emma Sanchez Lena Ortega Irma Hernandez Beatrice Saldivar Emily Pytel Rusic Trujillo were runners-up. Gabby Street Boulevard and Gabby Street Baseball Park in Joplin Missouri were dedicated to honor a former major league catcher.
Long Beach Calif Jan 2 Sam Snead leads Gulf tour pros in the $10,000 Long Beach Open to the second round. Jack Harden El Paso Texas shoots 62 on Lakewood course, breaking course records as 40 players go under par. Snead posts 34 34 68, with Demaret Hogan and Palmer among early contenders in a crowded field.
Sam Houston High School invitation basketball tournament finals loom after Friday victories by Sam Houston over Schertz Cibolo 32-26 and Dowdy of Kingsbury over Edgewood 24 25 Stockdale beat LaCoste 36 25 in Friday district 77 2 play. Semifinals and finals set for Saturday feature Sam Houston Dowdy and Stockdale among top contenders.
The YMCA basketball league at Bp. in hosts a first half championship with Hen from Scars facing Lacus land Green Hornets. Trinity Baptist and Sunday School class seniors also play. Bears’ Dey beat Meadows Construction 42 to 37 and Hormeta defeated American Laundry 5551 Friday night.
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