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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1947

Page

5

Graziano Can't Recall Briber's Name

New York Indictments expand probe of sports betting and fight fixing as Jerome Zarowitz surrenders and Rocky Graziano is tainted by a $100,000 bribe offer to throw a bout. Hogan cites a $10,000 offer to grand jurors and questions Graziano's memory of an unknown bribe author. The case links to boxing officials and past bribery attempts involving Al Davis and Paris.

New York Jerome Zarowitz Frank S. Hogan Boac Hocky Graziano Hogan Graziano Ruben Canony” Shank Denver Grazianio Bummy" Davis Sam Newman State Boxing Commission Rocky Albany Isadore W Dallinger Bronx Democrat Dallinger Ihe Algin J. Paris New York Giants Chicago Bears Harvey Stemmer Brooklyn College

Koenning Heads Athletic Council in San Antonio

Victor E. Koenning was elected president of the San Antonio Athletic Council at a YMCA meeting Monday night. Lawrence Weber is first vice president, John F. Dunsmore secretary, Col. Ralph N. Durkee treasurer. About thirty individuals and organizations join to promote amateur sports. membership is $5 yearly. Blank forms available from Koenning or Durkee. Next meeting set for February 10.

Victor E. Koenning San Antonio Athletic Council M. C Lawrence Weber John F. Dunsmore Ralph N. Durkee Koenning San Antonio Light Col. Durker Milam

SMU Names Clinton McClain Backfield Coach

DALLAS Jan 28 1939 Southern Methodist university has named Clinton McClain as backfield coach replacing resigning Charlie Trigg. McClain, SMU player 1938 40, previously coached at NYU and played for Jersey City. Trigg resigned to become an automobile dealer in Fildorado Texas.

Dallas Southern Methodist University Clinton McClain Mustangs Marty Bell McClain Charlie Trigg SMU New York University Jersey City Trigé Fildorado Texas Bell

Women's League Nelly Peis Crvnnang Defeats BANC Nurses

In the City Women's Basketball League at the Army Navy M C A gym Monday the Women’s League saw Nelly Peis Crvnnang’s squad defeat BANC Nurses 48 to 31. Half time stood 10 to 9 in favor of Kelly and key players included Andersno Foquet It Russell Dunlay Cairns Crist Lux Abby Calloway Verner and West among others. The YMCA Volleyball match followed with Early Birds beating the 5:15 class 15-41 and 15-46. rematch scheduled for next Monday at 7 am.

Nelly Peis Crvnnang Banc Nurses Navy Andersno Foquet Russell Dunlay Cairns Sebanidly Crist Lux Abby Thews Helly Calloway le Inmet Koratteh YMCA

San Antonio fans push for better ballpark plans

Local fans debate Mission ballpark plans and Fort Worth as a model while pondering changes at the old circus grounds. Topics include wider aisles for fans, park layouts, and upcoming moves by the Browns and Branch Rickey with substantial investment.

W. Ds. S Fort Worth Papa” Branch Rickey

Aggie Exes Air Anti Norton Move

Ex alumni press bid to oust Homer Norton as head coach and athletic director at Texas A. and M. amid calls for reform. Norton plans to use Marion Flanagan as assistant freshman coach next season and reveals a 10 game fall schedule. An ex-students committee urges Norton’s release and reorganization of the athletics department to separate director and coaching duties.

Homer Norton Texas A. & Yi Ue Vou Farmer Students’ Association of the College A. &M Athletic Council Houston California Marion Flanagan Flanagan Imee Aggies Texas San Antonio M. Gaines Mc Norton Ros J. P Jake” Hamblen George V. Holmes Gonzales Tom Dooley McKinney Luther E. Bell Dallas Sidney Smith College Station

SoRelle Waits On ERE Eber In Ailing Season

SoRelle SoRelle, a Baylor star and San Antonio Missions pitcher, delayed by chipped elbow bones, faces surgery after returning to San Antonio. Dr Hyland, famed for baseball injuries, ordered an elbow operation for Wednesday, but his own health and an emergency kidney case stalled the procedure and postponed SoRelle’s scheduled date. He had earlier been turned back in Little Rock on a Saint Louis trip due to Hyland's health issues.

Boyd Jelly Irelle San Antonio Missions Ist SoRele Baylor University St. Louis Robert Hyland Solelle Mission Hurler Hyland LoBelle San Ane Tonio Dr. Hyland SoRelie Little Rock

Austin Gets East Texas Loop Franchise

J Walter Morris, president, announced Austin will receive a franchise in the East Texas League with a new park on city land to cost about 550,000 and be named Disch Field after ex UT coach William J Disch. The 4,000 seat stadium will spur Austin into Class B baseball for the first time in 25 years. two prospective owners discussed the Jackson with the city council in a special session. a name change to Big State league was hinted and decisions to be made in Dallas Saturday with several league representatives present.

Auudwin J. Walter Morris Austin Morris Capitol City Feague Dallas Disch William J.disch University of Texas Austin Junior Chamber of Commerce Wichita Falls Waco Paris Texarkana Greenville Sherman Gainesville

Parish League Scores From Central High Monday Night

Parish junior league results show St Patrick's beating Perpetual Help 43 to 23 and San Alfonso defeating Sacred Heart 128 to 15 at Central High. Central gym closure moves games to Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday with St Peter's vs Guadalupe at 7 15 and Sacred Heart vs San Antonio at 8 30 while seniors continue.

Sumenrys Acleawea Pan Nando Central High St. Patrick's Perpetual Help San Alfonso Sacred Peart St. Peter's Guadalupe Community Center Sacred Heat San Antonio

Browns plan ball park at Mission road site

Surveyors cleared the oil circus grounds at Mission road and Mitchell street where the St Louis Browns will build a baseball park for the Texas Weasite San Antonio Missions. President Richard Muckerman approved purchasing 15 acres from Charley Dewitt who arranged an option on the land and stands. Supervisor TreWilt will decide start date. purchase price remains secret.

Mission Road Mitchell Street St. Louis Missions Browns’ Park

Dallas Hooks Salmon for Rebels in Texas League

Dallas today announced the acquisition of Harald Salmon a 26 year old catcher who hit .347 last season with Salem in the Western International League. Salmon joins the Dallas Rebels of the Texas League in a move expected to bolster their lineup.

Dallas Harald, Salmon Salem Dallas Rebels Ily

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