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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1946

Page

12

Driver Dies After Racing Accident in San Antonio

Freddie Inscare, 20, of San Antonio, died from internal injuries after his modified stock car Rolled over twice at the Hack stretch of the halfsmile Sportsman's speedway. The opening program of Brailey-Ellis stock war featured 1000 in attendance and other drivers such as Bill McCall reported injuries. Inscore, Kerrville native and 19 years resident of San Antonio, will be buried near Kerrville.

San Antonio Freddie Inscare W. Mayfield Boulevard Sportsman's Speedway White Avenue Inscare Medical and Surgical Hospital Brailey-Ellis Inscore Seguin Highway Kerrville Bill McCall McCall Freddie Ebbel Chief Swinford Barney Littlefiel Doak Dursay Lee Flowers Ebel Jimmy Hicks Swinford Jack Ginure Sam Ub Ellis Jack Crawford Jack Brassore Lyndey Bob Clay Austin Highway Jimmy Johnson Iit Sportsman’s Speedway Devil's Bowl Pete Darley King Dawom Darley Dawnum Leroy Henderson Harry Tacobs King Downtir Sifort Downham Harry Jacobs Steondheat Brice Robinson King Jefe Darley Adice Andrew Auntie Phelps Dorothy Moore Pete Darby King Bownim Leroy Kenderson Musick Friedman Wes Saegesser Bol Chay Mel Wainwright Saegesser Tee Cass

Hogan Keiser Force Playoff For Phoenix Open Title

Ben Hogan and Herman Keiser face off in a Phoenix playoff after Hogan missped a crucial four-foot putt on the 18th. The match determines the $1500 first prize and the Phoenix Open title, with notable performances from Vic Ghezzi and Lloyd Mangrum among others.

Phoenix Ariz Ben Hogan Herman Keiser Akron Ohio Hershey Kelser George Schneiter Salt Lake City Utah Hogan

Mexico Girls Prove Class At Woodland Gym Victory

Mexico City girls delayed, arrived late but defeated City Girls Basketball League all stars 42 to 23 at Woodlawn gym in San Antonio. Gate receipts dropped to 65.35 dollars as seven players started, with others joining later for a Dallas-bound trip and promises of a return engagement.

Las Politas Mexico City Woodland Gym All Stars San Antonio Mexico Dallas Ernest Lawson Mafia Siip Guadalupe Community Center Woodlawn Kelly Field Alter Westey House St. Mary's Universiy Tomcat Cafe St. Mary's

Australian tennis champion Bromwich topples Pails in Adelaide

Australia’s John Bromwich wins the Australian singles title in Adelaide defeating Dinny Pails with set scores of 7 and 6 3 15 3 6 2. The day also features Miami Intercollegiate matches and Huntington tennis tournament notes with several players highlighted.

Adelaide Australlis John Bromwich Australia Dinny Pails

Wheatley Quintets To Play Wednesday Night

Wheatley quintets to play Wednesday at central playground with Anderson of Austin in the same week. Washington of Moustan beat the Lloys 31 to 21 Saturday night. Baseball delay notes Pac-12 tour by a negro nine under Joe Lillard delayed indefinitely by transportation trouble.

Lions Trouston Wheatley Central Playground O Anderson Austin Washington Moustan Lloys New York USG Negro Nine Joe Lillard Liard Oregon University

Prize Money for Texas Open Limited to Pro Am Fields

Open prize money list for the Texas Open Feb 8 10 announces a $1500 top prize in cash or a $2000 bond, with other awards from $100 to $1500 all paid as bonds. Pro am event offers room for outsiders as 70 amateurs qualified Sunday, preference given to pros. Goldfarb requests Texas Open info be wired to him Monday.

Guue’s Sam Goldfath SSD J Goldfarb Goldfars

Sunday Polo Team Beats Roy Barry in 6 to 4 Victory

Sunday at Millerfield the AW polo team led by Bil Bary and Rude Williams defeated Roy Barry Willis Hartman Let Aldwell and Lloyd Wilshire 6 to 4. Waco meeting of AAU officials from San Antonio and Dallas was postponed indefinitely, delaying plans for cross region events between South Texas and Southwestern groups.

Bill Bary Rude Willams Yovle Rat Frankie Yaunhn Roy Barry Willis Hartman Let Aldwell Lioyd Wilshire Millerfield Waco AAU San Adtento Dallas South Texas

Sweenstakes Golf Open at Brack etridge Park

The Sweenstakes Golf tournament at Brack etridge Park held a qualifying round in Texan ohoh Drosmatour. Sally Stagkhowne, Semuin nrntans, and Ronal Acard led scoring with 72.160 for second, while Jack Denke and BR-Ti tied for fourth. Next Sunday's rayn petition plans a bemtre cerut with all money to the prize fund.

Emil Becky" Nordkoans Sweenstakes Golf Bracketridge Park Sumbay Pingaan Texan Ohoh

Amateurs Compete In Texas Open ProAm

Seventy amateurs competed at Bracken Ridge Park for Open Texas Amateurs seeking a ProAm spot with scores from 72 to 95. Porter led with 72 while 14 more entries are expected as Open entries narrow. Pros and amateur entrants including Fred Haas Jr and Mario Gonzales sign up amid a February 8 to 16 Open schedule.

Brackenridge Park Bill Portes Teving Cutter Jr Lst ‘Because of the Smaller Number of’ Simon-Pures Clipshie Partic ‘Pation Porter Snan Johnny Layton O. W. Sumner Eynie Fortner Austin Clifton Gosset James Ludbard Becky Nordhaus Hugh Dahlberg Don Valeria Tal McNab Sam Goldfarb San Antonio Golf Association Fred Haas Jr New Orleans Mario Gonzales Mike Harbato Edmundo Salas Mexico City Pectinabton YY Gainers Huale Farmer Aitton Gasket Janet Hibhart Becky Norehays Dep Valerio J. A. Mchint Kenneth Lattimore Norman Fedel Merberi Relder Alan Mitchell Col CC. Smith DP. Stephenson Roy Arannen Dp. Zucht Jr Pledlwand Richards Jr Grer Rau Ro—C Brankear Gene Amen Ac Dembe Capt Richard CL Lalhat Joe Timeter Ken Larson Ridol Barreca Larry Bark K Sink Wiltes Hue Wan Mike Bmcalping Jewn Fn Jacrett Kubitz Hah Notleton Wilwon Jon Bob Payor Georke Bransen Bi—George Terrell Jr Doe Hesaler Buster Brown Alg. Welly Edgar O'Quinn Les Pitman Oave PL Richart Ro D. Bwarscantie Homer T. McClaudherry Geor Torrell Rud Guilders Lor Chrintander Joh Grover LE. D. Roberta Toe Zuchi Teres O'Daniel Claveliant Acachs W. N. Pindrar George DeArmeni J. &. Mare Nordhawr A Homer Adana Witsor W. A. Tiahy Wi—John Kane Tad Aidan Bet Catter It

Beagle Trials Highlight Teasa Bengie Meet in San Antonio

Frank Patton of San Antonio led the field as Beagle trials closed a three day program on Teasa Bengie Road. Winners included Aimawalk Bandra claiming a stakes event, Kate winning the Fetes female race, and Alaina Andrew taking the day’s top male honors. Nearby entrants from Luling, New Braunfels, and Los Angeles competed amid a crowd of about 40 spectators.

Ett Frank Patton Antonio Monday Aimawalk Bandra dAtnawalk Sandra Tidesay Marlines Ile Dos Wan Flan Adremy Ainchniald A. B. von Blon San Antonio Patton Cartus Kate Ender Colt J. Re Shelton Aley Eketar Kate Landsith Luling Pelion Ton Ant Ton Cherry Don Chatty Braunfels Southern Rebel Roy Bowen Howston Blattery Duke W. C. Slattery Corzus Chris Bos Santa Monica Beler Alton Swan Antonio Santa Monica Street Los Angeles Heights Gan Antonio Ginger Ty! I. A Craoni Antonia Buckaneer Crgai Mrsquiin Mike Jess White

Cruz and Deeg Set To Meet In Wartime Boxing Show

Rudy Cruz of Los Angeles who KO'd Oliver Hemm of Beaumont in two rounds earlier is matched with Corpus Christi veteran Bill Deeg in a six round semi final at the Tony Enzonds and Artis Dorrell boxing show at the Municipal Aquatorium on Tuesday February 5. Deeg and Elizondie are stable mates.

Rudy Cruz Los Angeles Oliver Hemm Beaumont Bill Deeg Corpus Christi Tony Enzonds Artis Dorrell Deeg Elizondie Imates

Alva to Clash with Bertolino in Galveston One Round

Ramon Alva, of San Antonio, a 26 pounder, faces Eddie Bertolino of Galveston in a one round bout at Galveston Tuesday night. Chick Sanchez of San Antonio meets Doug Gibson in an eight round semi final. Sam Slotexy to be in the San Antonio boxers' corner. Alva and Bertolino previously fought in San Antonio several months ago.

Ramon Alva Pan Antonio Eddie Bertolino Galveston Chick Sanchez San Antonio Doug Gibson Sam Slotexy Alva Claw

Celaya's Dog Florida Winner Named Best of Show

A red English setter named Osage Farm Lucky Find, owned by Dr. and Mrs. Henry Celaya of San Antonio, Texas, was judged best of show at the Jacksonville fifth annual dog show held Sunday in Jacksonville Florida.

Jacksonville Fla Osage Lucky Find Henry Celaya San Antonio Texas

Southern women's golf tourney resumes at Dallas May 6

Mrs J. Evans, president of the Dallas Women's Golf Association, announced that the Southern women's golf championship tourney, a war casualty, will resume at the Dallas Country Club on May 6 1914. Dates were changed to avoid conflict with the North and South Open at Pinehurst North Carolina.

Ballas Tex Dallas Country Club Tt J. Evans Dallas Women's Golf Assoctation Pinehurst N. C Apt Evans

Lanier Volts to Meet Burbank Bulldogs Monday Night

Lanier Volts head to Brackenridge High School gym to face Burbank Bulldogs in a District 28-A game rescheduled for Monday night. Lanier, tied with Harlan Dale for the team lead, can move ahead or fall behind in the title race depending on Monday’s outcome as Farlan Dale is idle Tuesday.

Lanier Burbank Lanier Volts Bursbank Bulldogs Brackenridge High School Lanley Ted Harlandale Inetlans Farlandale

Bowling and Bowling Meet Highlights Across Cities

Early bird bowlers in Houston and Chicago lead a string of matches as Frank Welw, Stigeneald, and Peterdon area players top scoring tables. The $8,000 prize at the Wirling meet draws crowds while Tilton of Pleasantville posts a 302 in a brisk morning session.

Houston Tewson Frank Welw Charlie Earhart Jovkie Tavener Fort Worth Mora Henne Chicago Jan Peterdon Syuning Frank Sospirato Cleveland Ohlo Pti Joseph Bern Tilton Take Pleasantville Modo

Greenlee Wins City Tenpin Championship

Chuck Greenlee closed the thirteenth annual city tenpin tournament with a 1731 all events total to win the Class A title at the Main Center, succeeding 1945 champ Bulvanieri who could not defend due to illness. He posted 335 in the singles and 623 in the doubles as part of a strong showing across events, while Phil Kemendo led Class B with 1707 in all events and a 638 doubles tally.

Vic Ghézzi Knoxville Tenn B. J. Harson Séon Smiley Quick Los Angeles Frank Stranahan Toledo Byron Nelson McSpaden Nelson Fon Horan Harman Ketaee Vic Ghernl Hartlang Sam Bye Wis Lloyd Manigtin George Sehnelter Jan Zorbardt Loiand Gabeson Chandler Harper Jim Vibe Denne Sidile Ssr Vil Loth Dani Antone Smiley Qhitok Tank Siemahiu Dirk “Binte Harold AeSpaden Blisworth Vines Tonnny Heroith Laney Charles W Chuck Greenlee J Center Chuck Bulvanieri Greenlee Bruno Schulz Converse Phil Kemendo Wolfsohl Jima Spilmann Jack Heckstrum Gena Lecce M. “Duc" Dresch Steve Rossieten Bill Eckstrum-Howard Large Large al Wolfsoni Bert Wake Tam Potter Cines A Alboventis Seana Weatey Spencer Rhyer Selelewer Lorren-Greentees Dresele Rogsmaan Stud Tunvkte- BV Jordan Arne Toxanate Tert Weliang Tada Pal Kerninde Weslas Eres Moree Sonar Manson Tvernar Disenbre Vanes Wolfsbobis Ien Atin Carter Wealey Eparecy TA Chisa Aweir Norberty Yolen Mahert Claes FB Thoy Phil Kemends Walter Kantor Jowdy-Feadsey Phil Sullivan Sauren Tapham Krinon Walfenne Gantert Claay J. Bekalvan C. G. Marty du Printonaa Yarbare WR. Wakefield A. Teki B. Felery Kay Minna Fi DL Niehke Hise den Tinves Petera Sue A Youls

Titles scattered in GI Olympics across four Pacific theaters

Army sports crowns were shared after weekend finals in four branches of the Pacific Olympics and Far East baseball world series. The 11th Airborne won football, 41st Division swept basketball in Japan, and Philippines entries won swimming and baseball titles as Manila hosted the games.

Farflung Japan Phillippines Philippines Manila Dodgers Angels Honolulu Manila Marianas Manila “Dodgers Marian Japan-Korea Pacific Hootlulu Hawaii

Notre Dame Leads Strong Irish in Unbeaten Streak and Early Standings

Notre Dame remains the standout in a crowded college circuit, riding a long unbeaten run and highlighting stars like Keown and the Irish taunting the leading teams. Kentucky’s 86 47 thrashing of Oklahoma A and M boosts the Irish in the race for top honors as Michigan State Northwestern and New York University loom in the chase with other top squads. The roundup notes Notre Dame’s steady grip, Oklahoma’s bid, and a tight conference race with Kansas, Oklahoma, and Minnesota among the leading contenders poised to challenge for the title.

NEW Tonsey Notre Damry Staratydized Ag Pat Tennas Soulhend University Mateiy Cane Elaer Bintey Ramblers Celr Vieting Aghery de Put Great Lakes Fury Dno Chanute Held Kentrekss Iriah Nial Michigan Northwestern Ani New York Michigan State Northwestern Notre Dame Kentucky Trish Oklahoma A. Anil M Genoga Acasa Arman Acaven Naralonl Tisa Bt Louly Waehlieton Yinty Vinieta Tie Madison Buuare Wacuen Notre Dame Februaary Boston College Boston Garden Thureday Holy Crngaib Gettysburg Mirmepola Ohie Lowse Kansas Nealy Daku Maryland Israel Wad North Shushkengterr Loulatane State Kentuck Tennessee Taylor Southwestern Rayon Willy Arkansas Tereolleriale Cornell Cinnes Ile Corneliew Heart Dartmouth Serang Missouri Valley Oklahoma Ac M. and St. Louis Woahibutton Bie Siven Ayigham Young Colorado Ting Wyoming California Diane Migloa Regan Twira Washinton Seth Oregon State Tha Iedhd

Riverside Golf Hieers We Gover auisetuinn

Riverside golf recap notes semi final progress with teams Riverside Hieers and Severn Lopes advancing. Final matches set by end of week with Sule Nay and Fryars pushing for last spots. Acb Ane Soto and LC Wilder clash as leaders vie for top seed.

Hieers Auisetuinn Nanval Garich Tawem Hadela Aemi-Rial Miamel Manns Foltnawink Jase Quartertal Fy Toren Frvavikefeaten Severn Lopes Mic Air Bunday Matebta Uneen Fryars Jalassast Willy Lond Whtin Adhine

YMCA Basketball League Action Monday at M C AL gym

Independent leaders in the M C A basketball league will compete Monday night at the M C A gym. Earlier Trinity University faces the BY team at 7 20 in a preceding contest.

Dell ‘Tax M.C. AL Basketbill League M.C. A M. C. AL Trinity University

Racing Notes From A Muddy Day At City Track

Reports detail a 22 meter pony rider Edward Breed Etheron facing defeat to Hie Shino ridden by Gowner in a 200 yard event. Java watched the races as Hatwean Silver and Skeeter struggled to finish. Low Jack defeated Rudgel in a 209 yard match, Boyd Givens Rave won the 28 yard race over Dane In 3 44½ yards. Other events include Palstate foaled tuberk Hentera Slur Light 44n, Outkiw winning Seer Choo McCall Slate, Talaloft defating Suge Toot in 120 yards.

Cowbny Traserk Adward Van Hie Shino Skeeter ZF Chambers Low Jack Houston Davis Rudgel Lebytin Boyd Givens Luding Chointwon' Dany Aiankenshii Palstate Dee Cee Robbem Seer Choo McCall Talaloft Golmipet Suge Toot Wynt Menry Diver Andy Hot BND BUF Sunny

Lifflefield Named AAU Vice President Appointment

Clyde Titnedeld, UT track coach, named one of seven vice presidents of the national AAU track and field committee. Evid Pohl of South Texas AAU announced the decision. Committee chairman Lloyd V. Olds of Washington leads the group.

Clyde Titnedeld University of Texas Evid Pohl South Texas Lloyd VW Olds Washington

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