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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1949
Page
2
Sam Sanchez of San Antonio Tech is named recipient of the Fred Schugartz memorial trophy for the senior who best blends academics and athletics. The ceremony is set for May at the school, with details forthcoming.
At the Interscholastic League annual meeting in Austin on May 7 1950 five Texas classes voted to reinstate spring grid training amid controversy. Class A and Gran football opposed return by narrow margins 3 to 1 and 2 to 1 respectively. Telecasting training camps on school property and amateur rule clarifications were approved while the league chose not to affiliate with the national federation. Texas and Rhode Island remain outside the federation.
Central Catholic High School bulldozed Lutheran Concordia Austin 15 to 2 to extend its unbeaten streak to 11 games in the Southwest Academic Team playoff. Neugebauer pitched a five hit game while Pete Koch Ray Glau and John Sobieski each contributed two hits as Central will close the league at St Edward's Austin next Tuesday.
Mrs A E Gym and George Hoffman won the first and second flights at the San Antonio Women's Golf 2ssn weekly tournament held Friday at Brackenridge park. Many players traveled to Et Worth for state warmups, with next week's event planned again at Brackenridge.
Derby Day conditions favored a fast track as 14 horses remained in the 75th Kentucky Derby field. Post time is 4 30 p m amid hopes for a strong crowd, with cool, partly cloudy later weather forecast and excitement surrounding the big event at Churchill Downs.
Oklahoma City's Indians head to Mission stadium for a three game series opener after a Friday night sweep of Tulsa. Earl Reid starts for the Missions against Dick Rozek as fans discuss Procepto Herrera and Charlie Grant. Grant belted three homers and seven RBIs while Herrera turned in back to back scoreless outings to move to 2-2, supporting a 16 hit attack highlighted by Wee Hamner's first homer.
In Louisville on Derby Friday, trainer Morte Sala and his brother Monta Parke caused a stir at the secretary's office as Johna Joy neared entry. Onlookers watched the scene unfold with comments about the tense exchanges and race preparations.
A feature event at Golden Gate promises a possible mile and a quarter record with Dinner Gong and 14 rivals posting $1000 start fees for a share of $91,600. Front-running Dynasties and Calumet Farm entries appear likely contenders as faultless and Coaltown miss the Dixie field and a strong lineup includes Contes, Shivaree, War Story and Pellicir among others.
Fred Boysen, 22, Puerto Rico, announced he is dropping magistrate court charges alleging he was slugged by Leo Durocher at the Polo Grounds eight days earlier. Giants manager Durocher had been suspended pending a commissioner’s hearing in Cincinnati, then reinstated after the hearing.
Local OCR notes incomplete boxing results from HOL WOOD California and ISCO Stockton with scattered fighter names. Unable to confirm full bouts, scores, or dates due to fragmented text.
The 43rd Kentucky Derby field is announced with horses set to contest under the latest rules as officials prepare for a live air segment at 4 15 p m detailing entrants and odds.
Fragmentary sports item notes a close game with teams including Temple Gainesville Greenville and PrAgte Terarkars scoring, with a 33 to 5 or 4 margin referenced. Details are incomplete but indicate accompanying page 12 coverage on sports.
Turin is proclaimed champion of the national league after a tragic plane crash killed the Turin football team and staff. The 1948-49 season ends next month as thousands mourn the losses of players, coaches, and officials from the champion squad.
The Majors A and B Axtemen combined with J C Remling to rack up 24 blows as they defeated the Fra nc Order of Eagles in a City or bong at Richter field. The lopsided win showcased strong pitching and offense throughout the game.
St Josephs exploded for ten runs in the first inning and defeated St Leopards 175 in a Parish league game Friday night at Name Field. The contest ended after 412 innings due to the lopsided score and a dustup between Sk daa Hate and Becki Bence.
The Trinity University baseball team hammered San Marcos Bite Sox 105 to a small score Friday at Richter Field. Pitchers Reck o Daniels and Redkey combined for three hits and led a strong Tigers effort that produced 16 errors by the opponent.
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