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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1946

Page

13

Schneiter 6 7 Leads Fort Worth Golf Invite in Second Round

Ogden’s George Schneiter shot a 67 to lead the Colonial Invitation at Fort Worth, beating notables like Nelson and Hogan as 32-year-old marked his rise in the tough 6,850 yard course. Penna posted 69, while leaders list shows a tight field with several pros and amateurs chasing the title.

Fort Worth Byyon‘ Nelson Ben Hogan Ogden Utah George Schneiter Toney Penna Cincinnati Nelson George Schnaiter Tones Penna A. Wilford Wehrer Asage Harry Todd Hob Hamilton Man Keint Byron Harold McSpader Johnnny Balla Frey Tans, Jr Jimmie "Denturel Jirmy Liga Mangruin Jimmie Hines Debotes

Racing Notes International saver added to Delaware Park meeting

An international entrant list arrives for Delaware Park's 30 day meeting opening May 28 in Wilmington. Raul Bulfigi of Mexico City sends 10 horses including Even Brook winner of 10 races in Mexico City. Bustier bought the five year old Toro for $20,000 before shipment north under trainer Bob Curry. Bay Meadows and other tracks report payouts with Daily Double and feature race results including Green Swell Kid in the Bay Meadows feature on the mile and one sixteenth in 1 46 15, paying 17.80.

Delaware Park Wimington Del Raul Bulfigi Mexico City United States Even Brook Ehamnton Bob Curry Bay Meadows Phoebe J B. Greens Bay Bay Meadows Lite + Trouble

Burton Heads to U S for 26-Hole Match With Nelson

British open champion Dirk Burton sails to the United States aboard the Gripshalm to contest a 26-hole match with Byron Nelson on May 29. Burton, who placed fourth in a 36-hole Mere tournament won by Australian Nieman Vor Nida with a six-under-par 142, shot 75 79 15.

Carrasquel Released by Vera Cruz Blues in Mexico City

Alejandro Carrasquel, former Chicago White Sox pitcher, was released by the Vera Cruz Blues of the Mexican Baseball League. The Venezuelan right hander played 12 games for Vera Cruz with a four and four record. He had been tied to a three year contract and relieved Harry Spedman in the eighth inning, allowing three hits and one run in the ninth.

Mexico City Alejandro Carrasquel Chicago White Sox Vera Cruz Blues Mario Pasquel White Sox Washington Senators Mexico Jorge Blues Carrasquel Chucker Harry Speldman New York Giants

Bob Fenimore Gets His Draft Notice

Oklahoma Aggie star Bob Fenimore, twice an All-America back, will report for military induction May 29 as draft board chairman Alvin Adams announced. Fenimore will be the sole draftee called in the initial notice mailed today.

Woodward Okla Bob Fenimore Oklahoma Aggie Alvin Adams Fenimore Adams

Finals On in City Women's Golf Tourney

The city women’s golf championship at Willow Spring was to decide the title Friday with Mrs. Weisbacher defending and Mrs. Christopher challenging after Friday morning rearrangements due to hailstorm damage at Brackenridge park. Contenders played 36 holes. Weisbacher edged Mrs. Roe 3 and 2 in the semi and Christopher led Mrs. Sikes 3 up before completing the match.

Harold Weisbacher Lee Christopher Willow Spring Brackenridge Park Weisbacher Jedd Roe Christopher Sikes Herman Broaner Arthur Zucht Jr Bob Barber Weal Iiy Smith Rebl Gastll Ket Fikdt Herman “Bubner Dan Oppenhiebutr Gam Arthur Zucht Bmrs JS. Krisch J. Firat R. Filer Feed Strayer Bnd J.C. Ramirez Larry Ewell HK. Grigaby Sleteatret Yeorke Hoffman Yeorke Hoffman, 4 and 3. Second Flight Consotation Th F. Pitlinna Mes Mutehiffe Fred Caltwell Frank Pielus N. Nieverman Barry Wilson Mra K. McChellan Joe Come Mings Te W. Brailey

Corsicana Golf Upsets Lead Corsicana Invite

Corsicana Texas May 17 AP Johnny Henry 18 of Corsicana upset last year’s Texas A and M golf team member at Row Lang Fort Worth 2 and 4 in first round play Here yesterday other results include Jack Munger Dallas defeating J E Jordan Dallas 4 and 2 Gene Vowr defeating Hey Musser Marshall 4 and 2 R B Selby Houston defeating B White Commerce 1 up Bob Hafele Fort Worth defeating Leon Taylor Corsicana 2 and 1 Bud McKinney defeating J 9 Black Arlington 5 and 4 Dick Martin Ta ling defeating Jake Clark McAllen 1 up Skeeters Dallas defeating Billy Morris Fort Worth 3 and 2 L Halfiell Denison defeating Henry White Dallas 1 up Earl Stewart Dallas defeating W W France Fort Worth 1 up FR B Gober Austin defeating Lonnie Temple Cleburne 3 and 2 Hob Malone Fort Worth upset Dan Schumacher Dallas 4 and 2 W H Atwell Dallas defeating D D Tully Commerce 2 and ks J Hi Brinkles Fort Worth defeating Tort Dowry Dallas 7 and 1 Roy Kinney Dallas defeating GC Stubby Corsicana 6 and 8 Southern Association scores Memphis 4 10 Birmingham 2 4 MolIe 8 Chattawpora 0 Little Rock Atlanta New Orleans at Nashville postponed course said to be little affected by storm Fort Sam Houston course reported undamaged

Corsicana Texas Johnny Henry Corsicane Quenther Texas A MN. Gelf Nerms Rowlang of Fort Worth Houston B. White Commerce Bob Hafele Fort, Worth Leon Taylor Bud McKinney Black Arlington Dick Martin Tialing Jake Clark McAllen Skeeters Dallas Billy Morris Fort Worth L. Halfiell Denison Henry White Earl Stewart W. W. France FR. B. Gober Austin Lonnie Temple Cleburne Hob Malone Dan Schumacher W. HL Atwell D, D. Tully Ks J. Hi Brinkles Roy Kinney GC. Stubby

Mort Cooper Weds Dee Smallwood Amid Braves Honeymoon Mayhem

Big Mort Cooper, Boston Braves ace right hander nicknamed Big Mort, marries Dee Smallwood of Norwood Missouri. The ceremony faced delays and disruptions including window damage and a late game. manager Billy Southworth serves as best man with John Hopp and Ray Sanders as ushers as Pacific Coast League scores listed Portland Beattie Sacramento San Diego Los Angeles San Francisco Oakland Hollywood.

Buslton Mort Cooper Boston Braves Miss Dee Smallwood Norwood Lo Jing Old North Church Old South Church Mort Dee Billy Southworth Braves John Hopp Ray Sanders St. Louis Cardinals Portland Beattie Sacramento San Diego Los Angeles San Francisco Hollywood

Roundup of sports notes from 1947 and upcoming events

Fred Converse of Spokane won the $11,000 third P P O K bowling tourney with 1631. Dick Jacobs of Bremerton was five pins back. Cecil O Bevins of Sherman died from a postwar football injury. Al Nemetz of Army recovers from a broken collarbone in lacrosse. Dalmatian club to hold Specialty show in Rye September 6. Dorothy Mayer and Helen Mack entered the national outboard sweepstakes regatta at Red Bank August 17 and 13. The 1947 women’s western golf tourney to be held at Atlanta City golf course. dates not set. Suburban Handicap May 39 at Belmont Park may decide 1946 champ with Armed, Stymie, First Fiddle, Fighting Step, Slide, Polynesian, Pavat. All-star football game seats sold for Soldier Field August 23 pitting Cleveland Rams against college all-stars. Pitcher Thornton Lee faces bone chip loss. Dario Lodigiani troubled by same. Jockey Don Meade may renew riding license or switch to training horses. Colorado Springs High invited to Hawaii for a game with Honolulu prep school.

Fred Converse Spokane Dick Jacobs Bremerton Cecil O. Bevins Sherman al Nemetz Dalmatian Club Rye N. Y Dorothy Mayer College Point Helen Mack Milford N. J Red Bank City Golf Course Atlanta Belmont Park Soldier Field Cleveland Rams Chicago White Sox Thornton Lee Steffering Dario Lodigiani Don Meade Colorado Springs Hawaii Honolulu

Dawson Named Assistant Coach at Texas A and M College Station

Bill Dawson, a proven intercollegiate swimmer at Texas A and M, has been appointed assistant to the director of intercollegiate athletics effective May 17. He replaces Holloway who will join the teaching staff, with Hughes taking over as director.

College Station Texas Bill Dawson Sor Texas A Dawson Holloway Hughes

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Schneiter Esther DuPont West Burma Road Charles T. Appinton Douglas. Lewis Bob Norra Banselt Pack C. A. Colalucs Hearth Brom Dr. W Jami Ada Burton U.S INS Alabama Harry Gilmer Army Lawson General Hospital James E. Baylis Fourth Service Command Gilmer N. Petitte Vincent Cicero R. E. Emminger Greenock Churchit Downs Pioneer League Poratella Tdnho Falls Boise Twin Falls Salt Lake City Orden Evanceline League Trouma New Thikodaay Alguanfrs Baton Rouge He Peatenes i Amfritan Association Ange Brackenridge Murray Brooks Brooks Jack Carney Riverside Blue Boubhel Willow Springs San Antonio Country Club PVR Mem Sc Corsicana Golf Southern Association Memphis Birmingham Molle Chattawpora Little Tack New Orleans Nashville Fort Sam Houston Cooper Big Mort Claud Kellam Alamo Stadium Cardinals Metal Cross Houston ST Cory E. Houston Penney Graeee Volb Lian Aes D.D.T Wy Mae Daya Rownet
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