Brewer to Make Light Awards at Emerson High
Richard W. Brewer principal of Lanier Junior High and father of the Junior High sports program will present The San Antonio Light cut silver and bronze medals to tennis golf and aquatic champions Thursday. The ceremony at Emerson High starts at 2 30 in the afternoon, after a special assembly called by Principal Howard Doolittle. Brewer proposed nearly a quarter century ago that awards encourage youngsters to excel in sports after their school days end. The Light has awarded more than 300 medals since the program began.
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Richard WH
Dick” Brewer
Lanier Junior High School
San Antonio
Emerson High
Howard Doolittle
Brewer
First fans claim early entry at Indianapolis 500
At Indianapolis on May 26, Andrew J. Chick, 55, and his son John, 24, both from Compton, Calif, secured the first car for the 500 mile race crowds. The veteran pair said this will be their first Indianapolis 500, with their entry planned for Monday morning gate opening.
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Indianapolis
Andrew J. Chick
Compton
Calif
John
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Stranahan Reaches Fourth Round in British Amateur Tour
Frank Stranahan of Toledo advanced to the fourth round at Sandwich England in the British amateur championship, defeating Gerald Mickle 4 and 3. The American joined Willie Turnesa and Dick Chapman as early fourth-round qualifiers, with other mains including Bob Sweeny and Mario Gonzalez advancing amid tight matches.
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Sandwich
England
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Gerald Mickle
London Walker Copper
Trumph
Wilie Turnesa
White Plains
N. Y
Bob Sweeny
New York City
Stranahan
Dick Chapman
Pinehurst
N. C
Joe Carr
Willie ‘Furnesa
Cyril Tolley
Charles Jennings
Medford
Wallace McArthur
Carmoustie
Mario Gonzalez
Brazil
Elis Werkell
Sweden
Hogan Wins PGA Title to Lift Winnings to 14897
St Louis May 26 A Texas ace dominates the 30th PGA final defeating Turnesa 7 and 6 to claim the championship. Hogan trails only Lloyd Mangrum in earnings this year, vaulting his total to 14897.50 after 49 rounds as Turnesa falters with three putts and inconsistent greens. Hogan led throughout, finishing nine under par, with Turnesa trailing after the turn and never closing the gap.
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Ben Hogan
Ed Dudley
PGA
Ben
Mike Turnesa
St. Louis
Jerry Tegeler
Norwood Country Club
Stone
Ben Hoan
Tittle ‘Texas
Hershey
Hogan
White Plains
N. Y
Wedge
Lloyd Mangrum
Chicago
Turnesa
Tiogan
Gen
Bart-Yard
Norwood Hills Country Club
Busmen Meet Fred's Place in Parish League Opener
Major league debut in the Harwood baseball tournament pits Busmen of the City against Fred's Place at Haly Name Field Wednesday evening. Fred's topped Heroies 16 to 7 Monday. St. Gerard's beat Falls City 63 with Father James Sullivan hitting a bases loaded homer in the sixth. Probable opening batteries: Busmen J C Remling and Henry Suche. Fred's D Vidal or Gilbert Delgado with Soto catching, and Kelly.
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Union
Harwood
Fred
Haly Name Field
P.m
Fred's
Heroies
St. Gerard's
Falls ‘City
James Sullivan
Sullivan
Falls City
C. Mayk
J. C. Remling
Henry Suche
Busmen
D. Vidal
Gilbert Delgado
Soto
Kelly O
Randolph
Wricht
Frankovich
Rinehart
Hunter
Voll
Hestersee
Taylor, Harrington and
Mullins
Cowart, Thomas
Einrgesn
el Sam Huu BA MO
Robinson Docusen Date Now June 17
Chicago May 26 Ins The latest date for Welterweight Champion Ray Robinsons Chicago appearance is June 1 at Comiskey Park Promoter Irving Kovin says the Illinois athletic commission approved the date for Robinsons 15 round title defense against Herward Doensen New Orleans Kovin also says Robinson has posted 11000 in appearance bonds and forfeit fees with the commission 1000 to Doensen and 10000 to Kovin should Robinson fail to show Doensen is said to have posted 3500
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Chicago
Ray Robinson
Comiskey Park
Irving Kevin
Illinois Athletic Commission
Robinson
Herward Doensen
New Orleans
Kovin
Toso
Doensen
Toensen
Service League baseball close wins for BAMC and Randolph
BAMC nosed out Ft Sun Moston Warriors 9 to 8 at Christy Mathewson field as the Randolph Ramblers posted a 4 to 5 victory over the Kelly Flyers at Rendalph's amend.
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Bamc Comets
Randolph Air Base Ramblers
BAMC
Ft. Sun Moston Warriors
Christy Mathewson Field
Randolph
Kelly Flyers
Rendalph's Amend
Williams Edges Bolanos In Split Title Fight
In a record outdoor crowd 28,000 strong, Ike Williams retained his lightweight title by a split decision over Enrique Bolanos of Mexico. Referee Bolanos won on one vote while two judges sided with Williams, as both fighters bled and fought to a close, action packed eight rounds with no knockdowns. Bolanos, distraught, vowed a return match as Williams prepared to head east.
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Angkins
Ike Williams
Enrique Bolanos
Williams
Bolanos
Mexico
Charley Randolph
Johnny Indrisino
Frankie van
Little Negro Jad
Trenton
N. J
Los Angeles
Mickey Walker
Ace Hodkins
Bolanus
George Parnassus
Bolanaos
Blinky Pas
Philadelphia
Rolanos
Willams
Schreiner Promotes Entire Athletics Staff
Schreiner institute board elevates all coaches. W. C. Weir becomes dean of students and athletic director. Leo Daniels, ex Texas A and M back, named head football coach. Jim Plyer, ex Texas player, named head track coach. Houston R. Wheeler moves to head basketball coach while keeping intramural duties.
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Schreiner
Jim Plyer
Texas University
Houston R. Wheeler
Trinity University
Ortiz Wins Close One In Honolulu Bantam Title Bout
Bantamweight champion Manuel Ortiz of El Centro California out pointed Henry Davis of Honolulu in a split decision over 10 rounds. Ortiz weighed 125 3 4 pounds to Davis 125 1 2. Ortiz hooked body and head with rights while Davis finished strong as 6,201 fans paid 14,144.46 to see the former Detroit fighter defend his crown.
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Ortiz
Honolulu
Maruel Ortiz
el Centro
Calif
Henry Davis
Davis
Detroit
Boxing corrections misprint fixes errors in AP briefing
AP boxing update corrects prior report of Jimmy Curt versus Bobby Dykes in Miami with Curt winning by first round KO. It also fixes notes on San Antonio welter Ray Ramon losing to Jesse Martinez, stating Ramon won by TKO in the fourth, with manager Al Saldani calling in the correction.
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Associated Press
Jimmy Curt
Bobby Dykes
Miami
Curt
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Ray Ramon
Jesse Mariinez
Nuevo Lareio
al Saldani
Ramon
Ray
Fight Results Show Mixed Boxing Scores Across Regions
The page lists numerous fight results and fighter notes from New York and surrounding areas, including Williamss, Bagby Dore, Pat Brady, Chuck Me Soe, and multiple clubs. Scores such as 164, 136, and 126% appear with city tags like New York and Longview, illustrating a regional boxing result roundup with varying outcomes and locations.
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The
Williamss
Trent
HI Centre
Calif
Mei Davia
Honolain
Lone Star
Lfagie
Longview Gladewater
Mershal Trier
al Lufkin
Henderson & Kilgore
Bivens
Boxing Event Set For June 4 In Bandera Park
Open air amateur boxing at Bandera baseball park Friday night June 4 under Bandera post No 157 American Legion. Show starts at 8 p.m. Card fully AAU sanctioned. Separate sports results listed include American Association scores and Pacific Coast League results with teams such as Kansas City Columbus Toledo Minneapolis Indianapolis Milwaukee St Paul Sacramento San Diego Los Angeles Oakland Hollywood and Arizona Texas league games Phoenix Bisbee Douglas Tucson and Jaurea.
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Bandera
American Legion
AAU
American
Kansas City
Columbus
Toledo
Minneapolis
Indianapolia
Milwau
Louisville
St. Paul
Pacific Coast
Sacramento
San Diego
Sant Frangiera
Ts Angeles
Oakland
Hollywood
Bente
Portia
Arizona-Texas
Phoenix
Bisbee-Douglas
Tucson
Jaurea
Eames
Lior Optimist Fun at 7 30 Festivities Tonight
Lively evening planned at Mission Stadium featuring a baseball game between two clubs as the highlight of an entertainment program. Bands from Brackenridge and Jefferson High, accordionist Tony Rosante and The Four Keys provide the entertainment with field rules pledged by Optimist and Lions managers. International League schedule notes include Nimore 41, Syracuse, Jersey City at Newark, postponed with all games delayed.
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Mission Stadium
Leo Ficard
Alton ©. Rieden
Wash Masterson
Louis Sevier
Met
Brackenridge
Jefferson
Tony Rosante
Four Keys
Victoria
Johnny Burkhelder
Lions
Herman Westberry
Nimore
Syracuse
Newark
Soap Box Derby News Plans and Entries Featured
The Light's Sport Pages preview soap box derby coverage from July races in San Antonio. It invites boys to enter, follow racer plans, and learn driving tips while promoting Chevrolet dealers Milam Ormsby Smith Chevrolet and Chevrolet Motor Sales.
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the Light
Soap Box Derby News
The
Light
San Antonio
Milam Ormsby
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