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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1949

Page

12

Full Control Sought By Louis Outfit in Boxing Deal

NEW YORK May 12 The new Joe Louis Madison Square Garden group seeks complete control of major boxing interests after buying Mike Jacobs complex. Talks continue on absorbing its rival Tournament of Champions while key stockholders cite TV rights as a $1 million issue. NBC may involve itself, with conditions under consideration as Garden seeks to finalize terms. Southwest coaches Clyde Littlefield Emmett Brunson Jack Wilson are noted former two event champions.

New York Joe Lews Madison Square Garden Bigme Boxing Mike Jacobs George Kletz Lawrence Lowman Kiletz Columbia Broadcasting System T Ofc National Broadcasting Co Garden Boxing NBC Tateut Touraament of Champions Taf-C Marcel Cerdan France Polo Grounds Clyde Littlefield Texas Emmett’ Brumson Rice Jack Wilson Baylor Littlefield Brunson

Ancient Age Bourbon Ad Claims 5 Year Old Flavor

An advertisement touts Ancient Age Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey as a five year old aged, mellowed product. It invites readers to enjoy the taste neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails, claiming a distinct smooth finish and legacy among popular bourbons.

Kentucky

Betty Dodd Golf Winner at Texas Women’s Golf Meet

In Worth on May 12 the Texas Women’s Golf Association quarterfinal rounds saw top contenders Polly Riley and Betty MacKinnon reach the semi finals with smooth wins. Riley beat Mrs. Nelson Dunn 7 and 5, MacKinnon defeated Mrs. Lee Christopher 4 and 4, Betsy Rawls beat Mrs. Bin Tracy 3 and 1, and Betty Dodd topped Mrs. Killian 2 and 1. In Corsicana Jim Simpson led qualifying rounds with a 52 two under par, edging Earl Stewart and Gilbert Stubbs by one stroke. John Oliver was third as 32 players advanced to match play. First round play starts today.

Worth Texas Women's Golf Assn Polly Riley Betty MacKinnon Miss, Riley Ft. Worth Nelson Dunn Dallas Miss MacKinnon Mount Pleasant Lee Christopher San Antonio Betsy Rawls Austin Bin Tracy Mildaipset Betty Dogd Killian San, Antonio Corsicana Jim Simpson

Local amateur baseball teams seek out of town games May 22

Bergs Mill Panthers seek to schedule a double header at Bergs Mill on May 22. Managers Imay contact Henry Flores or Emil Guerra at listed numbers or by mail in San Antonio Texas. Wenoka Indians suffered a loss in Beeville and plan a 3 30 p m game at Piltmar Sullivan Park against Big Joe's St Augustine. Travel plans, park locations, and contact numbers appear for multiple teams including Mooinglon Athletic Club, FOE, East Side Demos, Saspamico Pipers Nerro, and San Antonio Aztecs, each seeking games next Sunday or May 22 with various contact names and addresses.

Ame Bergs Mill Panthers Bergs Mill Imay Henry Flores Emil Guerra Wenoka Indians Trevino Funeral Heme Beeville Big Joe St. Augusta Piltmar Sullivan Park Wenoka Big Joe's Trevino Funeral Home Mooinglon Athletic Club BCG Nendez Kosciusko Hobson Cubs Sunnyslope Mike Gonzalea Saspamico Pipers Nerro Viera Brothers Rudy Narro San Antonio Aztecs Cali Lloyd Schivariz E. Euclid St

Jaycees Warn About Fake Rodeo Passes

Harold Saunders, rodeo chairman, warned that about 1500 fake passes are circulating for the Jaycees rodeo to be held May 1 to 22 at Storey Wood arena. He said no passes were issued by the Jaycees and warned recipients not to use them for admission.

Storey Wood Arena Harold Saunders Jaycees

Guzman Wins to Earn Title Shot in State Match

Miguel Guzman survives Danny McShane in a Wrestlethon main event to earn a state championship bid with Sonny Myers next Wednesday. Guzman won the first and third falls, the latter in 6 30 with a twisting head scissors, while McShane countered with a body slam and pin in 11 minutes amid a refereeing struggle.

Miguel Guzman Danny’ McShane Tala Sonny Myers Guzman McShane AfcShane Mar Vin-Jones Jones Nique

College Baseball Scores From Eastern Conference Matches

NYU and other teams feature in a series of college baseball results across regions. Notable scores include American Association games with St. Paul beating Kansas City and Indianapolis defeating Toledo. Louisville and Milwaukee also post results as teams compete for standings.

American Association St. Paul Kansas City Tndianapolis Toledo Lumhes Louisville Minavarelis Milwaukee

International pistol meet set for Laredo May 16

An international pistol shoot between U S Mexico and Canada will be staged in Laredo on May 16. Maj Phillip Wachtel leads the U S Air Force team from Denver representing the 15th Gen Juno Pardinas Blancas heads the Mexican team from the Nueva Laredo garrison.

Laredo Tex U.S México Canada Phillip Wachtel U. S. Air Force Denver Colo Juno Pardinas Blancas Nueva Laredo

Ft Sam Houston Women’s Golf Qualifying and Results

The Ft Sam Houston event opens with a Monday qualifying round and a week of match play Tuesday through Friday. Mrs Charles A Ferguson led low gross and low net in the A division with 87 13 74 and 29 putts. Mrs George Hoffman claimed top in the BY flight with 1604 26 78. In nine hole play Mrs C J Van Hornson led A flight with 53 19 39 and won the putting prize with 36. Mrs L E McCluer won BR flight with 63 20 43. The San Antonio Women’s Golf Association also hosts a weekly Brackenridge Park tournament Friday.

Ft. Sam. Houston Charles A. Ferguson A”. Hight Oak Hill George Hoffman Fieht C. J. van Hornson L. E. McCluer

Al Rosen's Wife Files for Divorce in Court

Evelyn Rosen sues for divorce from Al Rosen, Cleveland-based former Texan infielder. She alleges general indignities and claims he has a violent temper and does not love her. The case was filed in a Clecult court and set for next Monday.

Rosen

Jefferson High School tennis semifinals set in annual city meet

Weak finale at Jefferson High sees singles and doubles semifinals with players Pat Tolar, Donald Krause, Arthur O’Krent, Jimmy Peeler, and others advancing. Quarterfinal matches yield notable wins by Kreuter, Buhari, and Serato among a field of hopefuls in the city championship event.

Jefferson High School Pat Tolar Twiln Donald Krause Mann Arthur O'Krent Jimmy Peel Poe Henning Bryant Kary Bill Bryant Jimmy , Boatright Ernest ‘Serato Burjbank Carrol Brister

Unclear sports brief from urban venue readers

Fragmented OCR text from a historic sports brief mentions New York and fans, a park, bets, scores, Baltimore, Camden, and named individuals like Homer and Clark. Readable facts are sparse. no clear teams, events, or outcomes emerge to anchor a concise report.

New York Baltimore Camden Cone Homer Clark Alten Teking

International League report from Monte Ne Hesete

Incomplete OCR summary notes results from an International League slate with Toronto and Syratusa games. The line shows scores like 4.4 for Monte Ne Hesete and 5 for Toronto with 1 for Syratusa, but details and dates are unreadable.

Monte Ne Hesete E.attimcers Toronto Syratusa

Tom Frydel Returns to San Antonio Sports Program

The Nation department announces full-time instructor Frydelly will conduct municipal court classes for adults and children through the summer vacation and after-school hours. Lea Hamilton, recreator director, outlined a stepped-up program aimed at improving facilities and paving the way for lighter, improved courts.

Frydelly Lea’ Hamilton Frydell Hamisters

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