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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1949
Page
13
Golf roundup sweepstakes begin Sunday at Landa Park Golf Course in New Braunfels, instead of nearby Wuil Low Springs, with the event featuring local players and prize stakes as announced by organizers.
San Antonio Missions pitcher Gerheauser aims for his ninth win Wednesday night at Fort Worth against the Cats led by Chris Van Cuy. The Cats seek a ninth straight win to stay atop the standings after a 30 loss by Dallas. Eddie Chandler shut out the Missions on five hits as Ft Worth built a lead with Williams driving in runs and Cal Abrams throwing out a runner at the plate.
Dallas official Charles Linz announces a new Texas Hockey League built from former USHL members with plans to include San Antonio and Oklahoma City next year. He notes travel savings from a compact schedule and cites San Antonio rink costs around 175000 with upgrades pushing past 125000, plus 50000 to outfit a team.
SMU basketball stars from Jefferson high school share a light hearted pre wedding dinner for Kyle Rote and his fiancée Betty Jamison at Sam and King Browns. Fellow athletes including Val Knight Ben White Eli Wilson Jr and Charley Lutz reminisce and praise the group while other local sports figures recall college hero traits.
Dallas Texas June 72 The Dallas Eagles Texas league sold pitcher Clarence Hooks Iott to the Beaumont Exporters. Iott, a 3rd year left hander, had a 35 73 record with 73 strikeouts and 65 walks. Also Dallas acquired option Jim Kirby outfielder from Nashville formerly with Shreveport. McAllen Texas June 2 Manager Earl Halstead announced the sale of Don Zahner Bud Hall and George Satcher to Dallas, they will remain with McAllen for the season.
Alpine Cowboys visit Randolph AFB Ramblers in San Antonio. Tom Jordan sparked an eight hit Alpine attack with a homer and two doubles at Grater Field. The game ended in a bizarre play when a baserunner passed another on the base path after a spectacular outfield catch.
Bout reports show Frankie Fernandes Honsiata stopping Jackie Owens in a knockout. Ergie Huniek defeats another opponent while Gilg outpoints Crea. San Jose and West Palm Beach events list wins with varied scores and upsets.
In Berkeley, the underdog Big Ten defeated the Coast Conference 70 to 62 in the ninth annual dual meet. Wisconsin’s Don Gehsmann won the mile and half mile, Mel Whitfield and Patton anchored relays, Peters of Indiana claimed the 220, with numerous wins across track events and a Stan Anderson shot put record highlight.
Tobin Rote, Rice Institute quarterback and Southwest Conference contender, will marry Betsy Jones Bobo of Houston next month. The ceremony, announced by his mother, will be in Houston. Tobin is 21 and a Rice senior. Kyle Rote, Tobin’s cousin, is to wed Betty Jeanette Jamison at St. Mark’s Church on Saturday.
City Majors In Twin Bill will square off in the first game of a City Major league doubleheader at 6 30 p m Wednesday at Richter field. In the second game Grand Prize beer now in second place will face third place Voelkel s.
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