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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1950

Page

8

Russell Era at SMU Signals Coaching Shift

The article notes H N Rusty Russell Jr becomes SMU head coach while Matty Bell shifts to athletic director, shaping a father son influence on the program. It discusses the rarity of father son coaching paths and praises SMU for fostering team spirit over personal rivalries.

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Stars Chase Haas in Coast Golf Lou Little to Visit

Lou Little of Columbia football fame will speak at a Columbia University club meeting in San Antonio at the home of Dr. and Mrs. LeRoy Bates. He will discuss Columbia football plans, scholarships, salaries, and expansion, including a new Bakerfield field house, plus the 1950 rule changes and his coaching career from 1930.

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Last of Mayer's Horses Go On Sale

Mayer liquidates remaining racing empire at Hollywood Park auction. Forty two yearlings and multiple stallions and brood mares auctioned as Louis B. Mayer retires from racing after a career turning into a major business venture. The record auctions at various dates highlight the scale of Mayer's breeding operation and the sale of Perris Cell farm.

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Root to Manage Des Moines Club

Charlie Root, a former pitcher for the Chicago Cup, was appointed manager of the Des Moines club in the Western league. The announcement comes from Chicago and specifies the new leadership starting this season.

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Cardinals eye new talent as 1949 camp opens

St Louis managers weigh impact of injuries to Musial Diering Marion Katak Jones and Kazak while promoting a crop of prospects. Steve Bilko Russ Derry Hewerton Dusak Royer Hearn Poholsky Yuhnas join camp alongside Walker Garlock Bucha Rapp and other young catchers in a bid to bolster the pennant quest.

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Burke Slips Back at Long Beach

Freddie Haas Jr of New Orleans leads the Long Beach open after 54 holes with 203, one stroke ahead of Cary Middlecoff Jim Ferrier Stan Leonard and Smiley Quick. Jack Burke drops from the lead to 206 as Hammerton Purgal and Demaret Palmer and Borsh chase at Lakewood Country Club.

Long Beach Calif Jar Freddie Taas Jr New Orleans Lakewood Country Club Ben Hogan Jimmy Demaret Hogan Heas Johnny Palmer Portland Ore Haas Cary Middlecoff Jim Ferrier Stan Leonard Smitey Quick Dave Douglas Cehampion Paul O'Leary Bismarck N. D Marty Purgal Diaion Lintel Demaret Palmer New York al Borseh Dick Metz Clayton Hearnes Henry Bartsorm Doug Ford Boots Porterfield Fay Coleman Raymond Gafford Nenes Sam Snead Ditch Havelson Frank Strananan

Bears Win 85 66 Over Green Hornets in YMCA League

Bears win improves to first half champion status as Ed Sturrock scores 28 and Jerry Nolan 23 lead the Lackland clash. In the double header, American Laundry plays at 3 30 p m Monday while Royal Blues meet Pan-American Optimist in the feature at 7 15 p m.

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Beagle field trials wrap up at Wright ranch south of city

Beagle club field trials on the Wright ranch concluded with big crowds and notable results on Monday. Courtney’s John owned by E F Courtney of Shreveport won the 15 inch male class and Johnny Valencia took the 15 inch female division with 8315-68 noted among top finishers.

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Slickest Game Of Season Delivers Icebound Court Chaos

In a high school basketball clash between Canton tg and Cumming Dan 23 to 14, the game derailed as heat ruined the floor. With Cumming leading 30 to 19, officials halted play while players and fans slipped on a melted, skating-rink court.

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Golf Roundup Tops Weekly San Antonio Sweepstakes at Brackenridge

Professional John Wes of New Braunfels shot 63 2 67 to win first prize at Brackenridge Park in the San Antonio Sweepstakes Gallassn Sunday. George Shine of Brack Filge Park and Joe Martinez tied for second with 71 269 and 78 9 69 respectively in the S2entry held.

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Walters wins high score in WIE Springs Golf Stakes A

Dr Cy B Walters topped the WIE Springs Golf Stakes A with 746 68 in a Sunday event. Ferguson wins B division while Manning falters in bracket. Randolph AFB takes three way golf match at Pt Sam Houston with 3712 points. Sam Houston second 3312, Lackland AFB third 26. Low score honors. T Sgt H B Ridgley of Randolph shoots 72. Brackenridge Park Women’s Golf to hold weekly tournament Tuesday at We Park College?

Cy B. Walters Wie Jew Springs M. Ferguson J. B. Manning Dr. C Walters Souter SM. Ferguson Novan Randolph Afb Pt. Sam Houston Sam Houston Lacklind Afb Tsgt H. B. Ridgley Randolph Brackenridge Park We Park

Braves 1914 World Series Triumph Over A's Broadcast

Boston Braves under George Stallings rose from last place to win the National League title and swept the Philadelphia Athletics in the 1914 World Series, hailed as one of the era’s greatest upsets by sports writers and fans. Hank Gowdy Johnny Evers Rabbit Maranville starred with pitching from Rudolph James and Lefty Tyler as the A’s famed mound corps struggled to score.

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San Antonio Moonglow Triumphs in Monterrey Road Trip

The Moonglow basketball team defeated Universidad 51-42 and Franco 66-56 in Monterrey after back to back wins. Tory Rivera led with 15 points and Charles Shannon added 12 in the first game while Henry Mireles and Shannon each scored 14 in the Franco win. Shannon tallied 16 in a 55-49 win over Yerhnnologica with Irv Weinman contributing 15.

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Clinic Gets Top Response From San Antonio Baseball Coaches

A coaching clinic will be held next Saturday at the American Legion home 203 W French Place in San Antonio. James Heiser handles registrations with a 32 entry fee to defray clinic expenses. Hank Severeid a Red Sox scout and Johnny Murdsen a Giants coach will serve as instructors.

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