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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1949

Page

2

Missions and Beaumont at Pleasanton exhibition clash

The San Antonio Missions host the Beaumont Exporters in a sixth spring game at a field between Pleasanton and Jourdan ton. Charles David and Reuben Jobs will pitch for the Padres with a 54 record noted for their exhibition season.

San Antonio Missions Pleasanton Jourdanton Miss Beaumont Charles David Reuben Jobs Bve Padres Gus Manseuse Jads dJohn Paviick David Stohs Tommy Fine al Gerheinger Mancuso Hill Milwaukee Brewets Mission Stadium Earl Reid

Orioles Acquire Pitcher Ernest Hickhaus On Option Deal

JHULLY WOOD Fla March 26 The Baltimore Orioles announced today they have obtained pitcher Ernest Hickhaus on an option from the St Louis Browns. The 25 year old right hander from Quincy will report here from the Browns spring training camp at Burbank California. Hickhaus pitched for San Antonio Texas league and Toledo American association last year.

Jhully Wood Fla Baltimore Orioles Ernest Hickhaus St. Louis Wts Quincy Browns Burbank Calif Bickhaus San Antonio Ari Toledo American Assn

Coaches Busy On the Rules

In Seattle, basketball coaches at the national association meeting discussed endgame fouling, standardization, and ball types. A rules committee will consider proposals, including yellow nets and glass backboards. John Bunn was elected NABC president. Edward Hickox named man of the year for long service to basketball.

Seatile Jessen National Association of Basket Ball Coaches Paul Hinkle Buller Polay National Rules Committee John Bunn Springfield College Mass NABC Herbert Rick'' Read Western Michigan Vadal Petersin University of Utah Jack Gray University of Texas Karl Lawrence Colgate Everett Dean Stanford Puget Sound Land

Golfers Move To Economize at Texas Open

The Texas Open profit reached 1216.13 for the San Antonio Golf Assn while total income of 21356.50 fell short of expectations. Expenses totaled 20168.37 including 10000 in purses. Dr. Arthur Zucht Jr. reported a 5066.79 bank balance after tax provision and an economy move will be enacted before the next Open. Directors will meet in April to plan a revised setup and May election for officers. A 3-day 9-hole event at Brackenridge Park in June will run with the Astoria invitation meet. Ken Lawson was named USGA local municipal representative.

San Antonio Golf Assn Assn Arthur Zucht Jr Texas Apri Bratkenridge Park Ken Lawson USGA

Rote Here to Show Ute Trail Films at Camp Event

Kyle Rote plans a San Antonio stop from baseball to host private business and film a camp ramp show at Christ Episcopal Church. He will serve as athletic director at the Ute Trail Camp next summer in Powderhorn Colorado with Bob Jamison as junior counselor. Succession note: Riggs Mahony named director of mutuels for the Garden State Racing Assn.

Kyle Rote SMU San Antonio Jefferson Light Father Camden N. J GW. Riggs Mahony The Garden State Racing Assn

Cambridge Beats Oxford in Boat Race Thrilling Finish

Cambridge surged from behind to beat Oxford by a quarter length in the annual Oxford Cambridge boat race on the Thames. The winner clocked 18 minutes 57 seconds, one minute seven seconds slower than last year’s record, as Cambridge pressed in the final 50 yards.

London Cambridge Thames Econds

New Braunfels Unicorns Blank Cuero in Pitchers Duel

Adolph Castaneda's two hit pitching carried the New Braunfels Unicorns to a two game streak over Cuero Gobbiers. Cuero managed only infield hits as Raymond Xatt Elwyn Stobaugh and Jimmy Froelich produced two base hits for the Unicorns. Hot Wells High School joins the road trip with new uniforms and aims to rebound after a rain-soaked Castroville defeat.

New Braunfels New Braunfels’ Unicorns Cuero Hondo High School Landa’ Park Adolph Castaneda Unicorns Gobbiers Raymond Xatt Elwyn Stobaugh Jimmy Froelich Bigee Unicorns Pea Maron Hot Wells High School Hot Wells Hi" Clut Castroville Fr Gay

Corpus, Ft. Sam In Double Bill At Christy Mathewson Field

The University of Corpus Christi and Ft. Sam Houston meet in a two game set at Christy Mathewson field Ft. Sam Houston starting 1 30 Saturday after Friday game was postponed due to rain.

University of Corpus Christ Ft. Sam Houston Christy Mathewson Field

Trinity Golfers Win Over Del Mar in Season Opener

Trinity University golfers defeated Del Mar Junior College of Corpus Christi in a dual meet. Nassau scoring was 1012 to 112. Billy Erfurth, Bob Erfurth and Dick Armstrong swept their matches, while Kenneth Thompson and Debert Casey each split their 18 holes. Erfurth shot 73 at Willow Springs to lead.

del Mar Junior College of Corpus Christi Nassau Billy Erfurth Bob Erfurth Dick “Armstrong BJ Irvin Holly Porcher B. J.” Green Kenneth Thompson Trinity Debert Casey del Mar Willow Springs

iMelinkovich Named Utah State Football Coach Amid Changes

Logan Utah March 347 George Melinkovich former Notre Dame star and leading New Jersey high school coach was named head football coach at Utah State Agricultural college President Franklin S Haris also announced Joe Whitesides would become artistic director Romney longtime Aggie coach resigns to join Sky Line Six conference commissionership Wayne Neb March 23 7 Don Meek Wayne Teachers College head basketball coach resigns to join Ottawa University athletic staff Ottawa Kan

Logan Utah George Melinkovich Notre Dame New Jersey Utah State Agricultural] College Franklin S. Haris Joe Whitesides E. L Dick" S Romney Aggie Romney Prin Aggie Wayne, Neb Don Meek Wayne Teachers College Ottawa University Ottawa Kan

Curl to Fight in Houston Set for April 4 Card

Promoter Jimmy Parks says Jimmy Curl will box in Houston on April 4 likely against Lee Campione. Parks also mentions Robby Dykes may headline a 10 round slot, with Dykes set for April 13 in Miami against Joe Dedaruna.

Jimmy Curl Houston Lee Campione Curl Jimmy Parks Parks Robby Dykes Miami Fla Joe Dedaruna

Stranahan Leads In Greensboro Golf Open

In heavy rain Stranahan shoots 66 to lead Greensboro open after first 72 holes at Starmount Forest. Toledo amateur Frank Stranahan tops field with 66 for 3132 score, five under par, as 16 players finish under par and chase second round honours.

Greensboro N.C Starmount Forest Country Clubs Fest Yard Vict Ghezzi Toledo Frank Stranahan Ohio Stranahan

Lincoln opens eastern track season at New England venue

New England's newest track Lincoln Downs in Earliest opens the eastern thoroughbred racing season today. The historic opener comes two days before Bovde in Maryland begins racing on Monday, marking early action for regional horse racing.

Lincoln Downs New England Lincoln Bovde Maryland

College Baseball Roundup Sparks Rowdy Southern Conference Action

Readable scraps describe scattered college baseball results and player notes across the Southern Conference with mentions of Baylor, Texas, Ohio State, and Houston in a tumbling collage. The fragmentary text references games in Waco and Ft Worth, with casual remarks on performances and upcoming schedules.

Baylor Ami Waco Anstin Feral Chiiaan Sasa Lenascte Ft Worth Porisare Houston Frank Wortack Ohio Féres Buckeyes Pat Hubert Srilg S. M v Feguston Hontavilte Werth Teka Sushems Austin Cetleze Station

Cinderella Cubs Clash In Junior College Skit Ball Title

A scrambled AP recap notes Hutchinson and Kansas City area teams in the Junior College skit ball tournament. Tria, once a pre-tournament favorite, toppled Compton 62-52 while another game saw Tech North struggle. final scores included 56-53 and other close finishes.

Hurcumegn Pen Garca Jer Tens Keeca Matthiasen Cubs I Tria Compton Calif Contten

Goldblumes AAU Champs in Nashville final win

The Nashville Business College women repeat as AAU champions by defeating the hometown Nashville Business College in the finals 35 to 28. Captain Mary Jane Marshall earned outstanding player honors. Aline Banks Sprouse made the all star team for the tenth straight year.

ST. Joseph Maren Nashville, Tenn Goldbluimes Nashville Business College Mary’ Jané Marshall Hanes Hosiery Winston-Salem N. Cy Elkin N. C

Spring Training Chatter From The Yankees And Senators

In sparse spring notes from Tampa Bay and Orlando reporters, DiMaggio collects three singles and four walks in nine appearances. Walker Cooper praises Clint Hertenn and Andy Tomasic as promising for the New York Giants and the club. Sid Hud is eyed for a big season with the Senators after strong travel and pitching in exhibition play, while Bobo Newsom shuts down old rivals in a short stint.

ST. Prreuesuae Delured Yankee Pederdey Gelpnis Phillies DiMaggio Los Angeles API Walker Cooper New York Giant Clint Hertenn Exybods H ‘Oosre Andy Tomasic Ero Beach Fla. Maren Washington Senators Sid Huds Hadton Eli Laninga Senators Losas Orlando Coattanooga Bobo Newsom

Exhibition Baseball Notes and Spring Training Talk

Exhibition action across California and Florida features teams like the A's, Dodgers, Cubs, and Giants in early spring play. Reports cite pitchers such as Bereng, Leonard, and Hacker, with trade rumors and camp updates as clubs prepare for the season, including notes on injuries and lineups.

Brackenridge Eagles Sweep Edison Relays Narrowly Lost

Brackenridge Eagles dominated the Edison Relays to extend their district title hopes, scoring 4313 points led by Victories in sprints and relays. Jefferson and Tech trails showed strong performances with Ritchey and Meeks among top scorers as damp conditions kept records distant.

Brackenidge Eagles Berry Eagles Edison Jefferson Tech Shaw Dicky. Shaw Alamo Heights Burban South San Antonio Freer Harlandale Junction Tal Hamilton Warren Anderson Bracken Ritchey Wesley Ritchey Burbank S. M. Meeks

Fragmented OCR sports meet notes with names and times

Readable fragments list events and competitors like Brackenridge and Geer ngbae. Mentions relay, hurdles, time 6.5, class designations AAJ A Tech and Edigod, with several unclear names and places amid a jumble of OCR errors.

Jefferses Ramire Bertanay Brackenridge Enbley Suisse Rabi Kaatewe Vellerrem Funelli Antonie Euch Aux Lens Rey Hite Hark Untico Stkar Seay Lay San Fotsel P Go Fela Améne Menke Edison Ritchey Burbank

Corpus Wins At Robstown Relays Dominate Sixth Annual Meet

Corpus Christi High School swept Robstown relays as they won the team title with 64.34 points. Set four new schoolboy records including 440 yard relay in 43.7 and mile relay by Falfurrias. Bobby Dean anchored 100 yard dash as top scorer. Joe Carson led Corpus Christi as high point man with wins in 120 yard hurdles and broad jump.

Robstown Texas Corpus Christ Rotstown Ice Buts Redo Allee Falfur Bobby Dean Corpus Christi Falfurrias Corpus Christ Bill Jones Laredo Ray Myers Thomas Jefferson San Antonio Bobby Wright Ted Wilson Joe Carson Corps Christi H

Kew York Fragment Yields Sparse Street Notes

A garbled OCR snippet from KEW YORK scene shows mixed names and numbers. It references Latetts Kew, Robert ite Ronk, Baltimore, and Frederick with scattered figures like 5414 and 156 145. The readable content is cryptic and offers little coherent event or outcome.

Kew York- Latetts Robert Baltimore Cohn O Radie Aly Tver Frederick Wien Ana Abasley

Fourteen Events Mark SAIC Meet At Alamia Heights Field

San Antonio Junior College hosted its first invitation track and field meet Saturday afternoon at Alamia Heights field. The program began at 2 80 p m with the relays scheduled to end around 4 50 p m The SAIC informal team included Del Mar Junior College Christi and Laredo Junior College, lacking regular coaches and funds, yet performing surprisingly well as they challenged Brownsville JC in junior college divisions at Border Olympics and Worth's Southwest Recreation meet.

Alamia Heights San Antonio Junior College Rangers Instituts del Mar Junior College Christi Laredo Junior Dulles SAICS Brownsville JC Border Olympics Fi Worth Southwest Recreation

Gonzales Faces Talbert in Indoor Tennis Final

In New York, Richard Gonzales challenges top seed Billy Talbert for the national indoor tennis championship. Talbert topped Kovaleski 6-2 6-2 6-1, while Gonzales defeated McNeill in a rallying win to reach the final as Moran eyes another title in the women’s event.

New York Richard “Paneno” Gonzales Angeles Billy Tal Bert Tussie Ype Talbert Fred Kovalesei Detroit Kovaleski France Jean’ Borntra Earl Cochell San Francis William and Mary College Talbert Canales Tto Tome Dan McNeill Gertrude. Moran Santa Monica Callio Nancy Chatter Ventura Calif Miss Moran Partnite Marjory Buck Mites Chai Fee Barbara Wilkins Newadiane Nyu Gonzales Gongales Frank Shields McNeill Gonzales Shields Sidney Wood Ed McGrath

San Antonio Teams Tangle in State Volley Ball Tourney

San Antonio clubs National Credit Clothiers and Gold Bugs faced tough early rounds in the TAF women’s state tournament. Red Shields of Houston defeated National Credit Clothiers 15-0 15-4, while St Henry’s beat Gillam Soap and Breedlove Insurance. Red Ball Taxi of Austin toppled Gold Bugs 15-9 15-4 as the event opened with 7:30 pm first-round bouts at the local gym.

San’ Antonio National Credit Clothiers Kelly Bugs San Antonio Austin Red Shields Houston Gold Bugs Condee Harlingen St. Henry's Gillam St. Kenry’s National Credit Pin Clothiers Défen Conoce

LaMotta Edges Villemain In Bronx Controversy Fight

In a Madison Square Garden bout Ed Die Eagan of the New York state athletic commission protested after Jake LaMotta narrowly defeated Robert Villemain by a split decision. Officials and many boxing writers favored Villemain, while LaMotta’s camp and some fans booed the verdict as Villemain pressed the pace and LaMotta edged through with late flurries.

New York Eddie ‘Eagan New York State Athletic Commission Sti Gate Jake Ladiotta Robert Willem France Iron Man Bronx Eagan Madison ‘Square Garden Jad Villemain Jean Bretonnel Erst Kanter Mthey Ve Bretonnel Tttis Wilkemann Frerichs Mbn LaMotta Charley” Shortell Harold Barnes Harry Eobets la Motta Barbies Robets Ladfotts Shear Associated Press Ast Trom Bell Dell Steve Belloise Villereenteen Jake Lanotta Robert Will Dolla Barbeon Twentieth Century Sporting Club

Semi-Finals Set In National Night School Tourney

Nashville reports Booker T. Washington Tulsa leads into the semifinals after Tulsa walloped Alabama State 43 to 23. Charlton Pollard of Nashville advanced with a tight win, St. Elizabeth Chicago edged Armstrong 45 to 44, and Booker T. Washington of Cushing beat Norfolk 58 to 43. Tulsa to meet Beaumont, and Bl Ekatelh to face Cushing in the next round as the title chase continues.

Nashville Tenn Booker T. Washington Tulsa Alabama State Charlton Pollard Texas Neshville St. Elizabeth Checago Armstrong Washington Booker T., Washington Cushing Oxley Baker T. Washington Norfolk Price Cathe Beaumont Ekatelh

Skeet Shoot At 10 Sunday San Antonio Club

The San Antonio Gun Club resumes its monthly skeet shoot at the Stay Range on Sunday if weather permits. The 125 target program begins at 10 am with about 40 competitors in classification brackets by averages to determine class winners. Women and juniors have separate brackets and prizes will be awarded.

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