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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1947

Page

2

Par on Phoenix Open rounds tests course strength

In Phoenix Arizona January 29 the second round of the $10,000 Phoenix open showed the 6563 yard Phoenix Country Club layout favors long straight hitters. Dutch Harrison led with a six under par 65 while Ben Hogan Jim Demaret and Skip Alexander trailed by two strokes. 35 players failed to complete first round. the field was cut to those 0 or better for the second 18 holes.

Phoenix Ariz Phoenix Country Club Dutch” Harrison York Ben Hogan Jim Demaret Skip Alexander Harrison Bost George Schoux Talbert Smith Joe Zar Rardt Leland Gibson Ed Oliver Elroy Marti Jimmy Thomson

National Football League Meets On Schedule Making Totals

Pro football shifts focus to schedule planning with Chicago Bears and Cardinals expected to bid for favored dates in the league’s lone city. The meeting approved a fifth official called an assistant linesman to monitor illegal motions and formations. Trades dominated talks as Washington swapped Joe Jacobs to Green Bay for Bal Wusbeumer and another player.

Chicago Uinsi Chicago’ Beare Chicago Cardinals Iyvedeam Shorty Ray N. FP. L Bert Bell Fred Mandel Detroit George Marshall O Washington Hawaii Honolulu Qihuyerg Washington Redskins Joe Jacobs Green Bay Packers Bal Wusbeumer

Fort Sam Athletes Split Wins In Fort Sam Houston Gym

Fort Sam Cagers Brooke General Hospital defeated M. C. A. 42 to 32, and the Hospitals WACs beat Randolph Field’s WACs 36 to 11 in a double header last night at Fort Sam Houston’s 900 aiva gym. Makowski of B G H and Sturrock of M C A each scored 16 points. Viny Kolash fed the hospital WACs with 14.

Fort Sam Cagers Brooke General Hospital Randolph Field Fort Sam Houston Aiva Makowski B.G. H Sturrock Viny Kolash

Ice Hockey Pacula Colt League Scores Mixed Results

Portland beats Holtze 9 to 6 in a Pacula Colt League game while J Vonecouter stars. An International League stretch shows Oakland edging Gvertimass 11 to 4 with Dengiit-Radian and Vall Raay contributing. York claims a 4 to 3 win over Washington in another matchup.

Pacula Colt Portland Holtze Dod

Kimbrough Named West Texas State Coach in Canyon

Canyon Texas January 25 Frank Kimbrough resigned as Baylor head coach last month and was named West Texas State College football coach signing a one year contract. He will choose his own assistant as the athletic department remains in transition after November dismissals.

Leslie van Meter W. W. Nicklaus Gus Miter Miller Kimbrough Elusei WEW St. Cecelia New Jersey

Dodds Seeks Indoor Mile Record at Prout Meet

Gil Dodds of Boston, known as the Flying Parson, resumes major competition after a three season layoff. He aims to break his 4:06.4 world indoor record in the O'Reilly Memorial mile at the Prout meet in Boston Garden, using a new 3.16,000 surface and a strict pace plan. Dodgers will be joined by five others, with Les Mitchell winning the recent Philadelphia mile in 4:17.2 ahead of Bill Hulse. rivals Exiel Mitchell Frank Dixon Tom Quinn and Ed Walsh travel from New York for the race. Lidman from Sweden also competes, eyeing a showdown with Bald win Wallace and Harrison Dillard in the 45-yard high hurdles.

Susfun Gil Dodds Boston Boston Garden Jack Ryder Dodds Dodd Les Mire Mitchell Bill Hulse New York Rdune Gustafson Sweden MacMitchell Baldwin Wallace Harrison Dillard Lidman A.A.U Philadelphia

St Anthonys Beat Brooke Army Medical Center in Gym Duel

St Anthony's Seven Jack ets defeated the Second Halation team from Brooke Army Medical Center 34 to 48. Joe Cronin led with 19 points and John Sokolski added 16 for the winners. Sansieger of the visitors topped scorers with 24.

Twe St. Anthonys Seven Jackets Hallation Brooke Army Medical Center St. Anthony's Joe Cronin John Sokolski Sansieger

Hartung Out January 30 as Army Stays for 1946

Clint Hartung the Texas baseball star known as Ihe Hundo arrived with $35,000 and four Giants players, rejoined the Army Air Forces, expects discharge by January 30 and aims to gain weight to 260 pounds before reporting to the Giants for spring training. He plans to spend 1946 in service and join 1947 camp.

Auudtun Clint Hartung Ihe Hundo Texas New York Giants iBabe Ruth Army Air Forces Giants Hartung

Golf Roundup at Brackenridge Spark Course

Joe Beasley carded a 88 12 76 in a Brackenridge Spark outing on No 2 yard 173 hole where he sank a rare one with aid from Dll Wright R Pope and Vic Caballero. At Brackenridge Park Women’s Golf Association day Mrs R C Linscomb won low net while Mrs Harold Weilbacher topped low gross with an 80.

Joe Beasley Hale Brackenridge Spark Course Dll Wright R. Pope Vic Caballero R. C. Linscomb Brackenridge Park Harold Weilbacher

Petersen bowling tournament moves into second phase

In Chicago the Petersen individual bowling event resumes after eight squads with Chris Tonkovic of St Louis leading on 1614 pins. The $54,400 event runs 16 days longer ending February 9 with $5100 and a diamond studded medal awarded to the top player in the eight-game competition.

Chicago Van Chris “Ot Tonkovic St. Louis

Unclear Racing Card Items At Fair Grounds Santa Anita

A montage of horse names and entries from multiple tracks including Fair Grounds and Santa Anita. OCR text lists numerous horse names, potential trainers, and event labels with fragmented formatting. The readable portion suggests an agricultural era style catalog of entrants and pairings without a coherent live race narrative.

Honeymoon Aims for Catalina Handbag Crown at Santa Anita

Mayer Mare Anita Choice Honeymoon seeks a convincing victory in the $50,000 Catalina Handbag at Santa Anita to extend her lead as California's top money winner beyond $250,000. Facing strong challengers from See-Tee-See Artillery and EL Soho, the home breds race over 1 1/8 miles to help set contenders for the Santa Anita Handicap on March 1.

Arcadia Calif Louis B. Mayer Honeymoon Santa Catalina Santa Anita California Mority Stronz Hacienda de Cortez Ranch Rolling Hills Farm Stuart Hamblen EL Soho L. E. Hatson Nanby Pass

Beagle Trials Held At Klaus Road Grounds

Beagle field trials on Klaus road tuning grounds featured 13 and 15 inch derbies, 12 inch mule event, and the inch females event. Susie, owned by Frank Patton of San Antonio, won Friday’s 13 inch females, with Betsy second and Amawalk Lassie third. Mesquite Wee Tillie placed fourth. reserve winner Lawson’s Lassie belonged to H. C. Lawson.

Fexas ‘Beagle Club Klaus Road New Browndels Avenue Military Highway Susie Frank Patton San Antonio Edward Patton Jess C. White Founi Lawson's Lassie H. CG. Lawson

Rattlers Setfor Return Tilt at Kingsville Saturday

Rattlers and Texas A, and M. Will meet again after a recent clash at Kingsville. The Rattlers beat South Texans SSE in their first game and travel to play Saint Marys University Kingsville at 3 pm Saturday.

Rattlers Kingsle St. Mary’s University Texas A Jave Haas Kingsville South Texans SSE

Browns abandon Eagle Field site for Missions park

Browns give up on securing land adjoining Eagle field near Page Junior High for the San Antonio Missions Texas League. Officials expect to announce a new site Sunday, deeming it superior to Eagle field. Charly DeWitt, Browns secretary, leaves for St Louis with recommendations to President Richard Muckerman. Difficulties with city and school board ownership and neighbor objections ended hopes for the Eagle field site.

St. Louis Eagle Field Page DeWitt

Edgewood High honors 16 football players at banquet

Edgewood High school presented 16 football letters at a Sunset Steak House banquet honoring the Red Raiders. Coach Sam Harshany received a jacket while Trinity University’s Coach Bob Coe gave the keynote. Lettermen named include Charley Urbano and Rene Urbano along with Eddie Urbano, Bil Jung, Finis Kingery, Tommy Sommers, Jack Riegel, Charles Johnson, John Knaupp, FretL Heerera, Charles Lundy, Ralph Garcia, Robert Allen, Jack Turley, Raul Mersera and Billy Van Riper.

Edgewood Red Raiders Sunset Steak House Sam Harshany Bob Coe Trinity University Charley Rene Eddie Urbanowith Bil Jung Finis Kingery Tommy Sommers Jack Riegel Charles Johnson John Knaupp Fretl Heerera Charles Lundy Ralph Garcia Robert Allen Jack Turley Raul Mersera Billy van Riper

Double Header at Central High Gym Saturday Night

Central High Gym hosts a basketball double header with Central Cannougeugh School facing Tom Cat Catemen at 7 o clock and Central Buttons meeting Edison Bears at 8 15 in Saturday night games.

Central High Cental Carnoueugh School Forully Edison Bears

Austin Tech In Jeffs Gym Basketball Doubleheader

The Sun reports a doubleheader at Jefferson Gym in Austin featuring Jefferson High School Maroons vs. Inlers in a 4:15 PM start. A second game matches Class A Burbank Bulldogs against Kerrville Antlers in the 15-AA league, also at Jeff Gym.

Sun Automo Ween Uh, Inlers Austin High Schent Maroons Jefferson Gymnasium Bydelock Jeff Gym Burbank Baldogs Ant- Jers Kerrville

Race Drivers Prep For Sunday Grind At Speedway

Midget auto racers race trials at Pan-p.m speedway Sunday for 100 lap main event. Six entrants from California compete alongside Johnny Parsons on list of 27 drivers. Promoter Jimmy Johnson announces time trials underway in the Southwestern championship event.

California Johnny Jimmy Johnson Parsons Los Angeles

Sage Set for 28 A Classic

District 25 A spotlight on Burbank Bulldogs and Lanier Voks sharing the lead with five wins each as they prepare for a Jefferson gym showdown. A 38 35 victory over Harlandale, led by Clayton Feigle with 17 points, tightened the race for top spot while South San Antonio routed Alamo Heights to move into third.

Burbank Bulldogs Lanier Voks Jefferson Gym Burbank Voks Harlandale Indians Harlandale Gym Clayton Feigle Redskins Toy Heiskew Harlandale Don Roseland South San Antonio Harkandale Alamo Heights Mules South San Joe Sanders Babrat Iburbank Latin Aslan Fetele Vi Dowell Iankrom Miller Newsman Ilmor Gambin Heiskew S. Roseland Wiisunreon Gustafson Tockery L. Rowe Beove Hall Wuslnyetaln Atumo Heiphic Urben Phi Tia French Spooner Morris Moor P Onth

Two Basketball Games at YMCA Gym Saturday Night

Two basketball games are scheduled at the City YMCA gym on Saturday night. Durham business college meets St Mark's Episcopal church at 7 p.m. Texas Chiropractic college faces Corpus Christi Navy Hi-Fliets at 8 p.m. In other scores, Chicago defeats Port Warne 64 to 60.

Durham Business College St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Texas Chiropractic College Corpus Christi Navy

McGaha Injury Sidelines Razorbacks Star Guard

Fayetville January reports Melvin McGaha the Arkansas Razorbacks star guard suffered a dislocated elbow in Wednesday nights game versus Oklahoma A and M and may be out until Tate Uhl season. He is in the university infirmary with a badly damaged elbow and the athletic department announced the setback.

Fayet Evilln ATK Melvin McGaha Raverback Oklahoma A Tate Uhl University of Arkansas Athletic Department McGaha University

Brooke Army Comets face Stratobombers in Fort Sam double bill

Brooke Army Medical Center hosts a pair of games at Fort Sam Houston Arena on Saturday night. The Comets beat Rodd Field 549 earlier with standout scores from Zedans Wertuin and Reynolds. The Strato-Bombers of California, delayed by engine trouble, could not reach the planned game versus Kelly Field Friday night.

Brooke Army Medical Center Comets Fort Sam Houston Rodd Field Corpus Christi Muroe Strate-Bombters California Rodd Zedans Wertuin Reynolds Hammon Strato-Bombers Fl Paso Kelly Field Kelly Ranalpha

Corpus Wins From Laredo Tigers in District 15 AA Play

Corpus Christi Buccaneers defeated Laredo Tigers 25 to 9 at navy gymnasium. James Jeffrey led scoring with six field goals and one free throw. The Buccaneers built a 34 to 10 halftime lead and used reserves late. Next, Corpus Christ travels for the final series game as the conference closes its District 15 AA matches.

Corpus Chnisti Corpus Cucisti Buccaneers Laredo Tigers Corpus Christ Schoolboys Kerrville Autlers San Antonio Austin

Young Gets 5000 for Pro Football Debut

In Los Angeles on January 22 1946 Buddy Young late of the University of Minds is said to receive 5000 dollars for his professional football debut Sunday in a belated season promotion. Several UCLA players Burr Baldwin Ernie Case and Alabama lineman Vaughan Muncha are weighing their participation while heavyweight champion Joe Louis declines further involvement despite 7500 already advanced. Benjamin Lindheimer LA Dons principal stockholder is rumored to back the venture with guarantees in the Fame promotion.

Los Angeles Buddy Young University of Minds U.C.L.A Burr Baldwin Ernie Case Alabama Vaughan Muncha Joe Louis Tomorow New York Marshall Miles Louis Benjamin F. Lindheimer Los Angeles Dons

San Antonians to Receive Letters at Baylor Banquet

Three former San Antonio high school players will be honored Saturday night in Waco with letters to the Baylor University football squad. The Alamo City trio includes Jerry Manzani Kenneth Hubbard and Darrell Hogan former Hot Wells players and Burhans alumni.

San Antonio Waco Baylor University Alamo City Jerry Manzani Ily Burhans Kenneth Hubbard Darrell Hogan Hot Wells Dire Slars

Brownsville Five Bears S A Goalers Triumph

Brownsville Five Bears S A Goalers defeated San Antonio Junior College 70 to 42 at the San Antonio YMCA Friday night in a college basketball game.

Brownsville Bears S.A Brownsville Junior College San Antonio Junior College San Antonio Y. M

Cruz Edges Flores in Coast Scrape Bout in Windy San Francisco

Rudy Cruz, 136 pounds, from Los Angeles, outpointed Jesse Flores of Stockton after 30 rounds in a fast but unexciting coast scrap. Flores fought through a nearly closed right eye. no knockdowns and no serious injuries. Cruz is slated to box N B A lightweight champion Bob Montgomery in San Francisco on March 41, with Flores in his corner.

Hollywood Jan Rudy Cruz Los Angeles Jesse Flores Stockton Calif Flores Bob Montgomery San Francisco Cruz

Fight Night Roundup Caps 20-Bout Card Across U.S.

A chaotic 20 bout slate featured fighters from Albany to Fort Worth with technical knockouts and points decisions. Notable results included Gilbert Garcia losing to an opponent by technical KO in the eighth frame and Bobby Wood of Fort Worth scoring a six round decision over Pete Sanchez. Other bouts covered Detroit, New York, Chicago, Brooklyn, and Portland with multiple outpoints and KO finishes.

Utbany Pallas Austin Aitetoco Moustoo Gilbert Garcia Nus Garcia Linma Bobby Wood Fort Worth Pete Sanehes Houston New York Joban Thomas Fort Lauderdale Fisa Chicago Johnny Bratton Morris Reif Worble Hronowitz Brooklyn Billy Walker Raybrogi Conn George Dike Charley O'Kelly Valicin San Diero Calif Tunly Payne San Siceo Jory Mo Swaht Anaheim Portland Ore Joe Chama Tony Roberts Vancouver Nate Bulden Wille Moore Waterbury Frankle Weant Thoymunton Tony Folen Middletown Drew Gonth Berwick Cambriltice Boston Tommy Sullivan Eddie Haden Chester Balinois Lenn Braxton Eric Catehowd Hallimore West Pat Beach Vin — Viner Gumby el Reno Okla Kevte “Baker Terrainate Ina

Speaker Back To Cleveland as Food Ambassador

Tris Speaker, legendary former Cleveland Indian, will return to the club as an ambassador of food and public relations. Bill Veeck announced Speaker will give speeches and explain club operations to the public while remaining with his Ohio sales job at Olive for a steel company. This marks his first organized baseball engagement since leaving after one season with the Athletics in 1928.

Cleveland Tris Speaker Cleveland Indians Bill Veeck Canselous Veeck Ohio Sales Olive Philadelphia Athletics Greg Eegle Indians Washington Athletics

Australian tennis semifinals feature Bromwich and Pails

In Sydney Bromwich defeats Mulloy in the Australian singles semifinals 62 64 16 64. Pails over Brown 6 4 3 6 1 in the other semi. In Orlando Florida, Tuero faces Thomas and Guernsey plays Ruse in the men’s state tournament semis as the all-Stated affair headlines today.

Sydney Australia Jack Bromwich Gardnar Mulloy Miami Fla Tov Day Dinky Pails Tom. Brown San Francisco Orlando Pladan Econ Jack ‘Tuero New Orleans Bruce Thomas West Palm Beach Frank Guernsey Enrique Ruse

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