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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1949

Page

8

Bowl contenders loom as Oklahoma, California, Rice lead

In a seasonal snapshot, Oklahoma, California and Rice stand as red hot bowl candidates. The Sooners and Bears appear bound for the Sugar and Rose Bowls respectively, while Rice Owls loom for the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Major bowls remain a mystery as sponsors weigh potential matchups amid top ten teams and conference eligibility.

New York Oklahoma California Rice Dallas Associated Press Notre Dame Army Michigan Cornett Wigan State Baylor Southern Pasadena Northwestern Michigan State Columbus Ohio State Tiiais Ohio Buckeyes Illinois Car Hell Cat's Wyoming Boston University College of the Pacific Virginia Cavaliers Johmmny Bayt Pennsylvania Therm Hresth Colorado State Boston Liquide 'Temple Tulins Navy Wis Kentuck Southern Methodist Texas Aggies Texas

Cotton Bowl Ticket Sale Oversubscribed in Dallas

Dallas reports oversubscription for Cotton Bowl tickets with Jan dates. Public sale closed Friday night at about 24,000 paid communications, each customer limited to four tickets. About 24,800 tickets remain for the policy palette. A drawing Thursday will determine which orders are fulfilled.

Cobb Dicker Maneager Nications Hell Thuretey

Orange Bowl Sells Out in Quick Public Sale

Miami Florida reports a rapid sale of 13 641 tickets for the 1950 Orange Bowl football game. The public sale, described as the smoothest ever staged, drew 3 653 patrons who waited little and formed lines before 15 windows opening at 1 p.m. Tickets were previously mailed.

Miami Fla UBH Orange Heavy Committee Finie Seiler

Skaff to Manage Buffalo Bisons Next Season

Frank Skaff, former Baltimore Orioles infielder, will manage the Buffalo Bisons of the International League next season. He fills the vacancy after Patt Richerds resignation last month and previously managed Savannah in the Sally League.

Buffalo Frank Skaff Baltimore Orioles Buffalo Bisons Patt Richerds Sundar Skaff Savannah Sebs

Basketball meeting at YMCA plans season in Civician league

Kelly AFB basketball managers and players will meet at the YMCA Wednesday night to discuss plans for the 1949 50 season in the Civician league. Tay Brumbelow, the league's commissioner, will be in charge.

Kelly Afb YMCA Civician League Tay Brumbelow Leaggie

Robinson Has Flu Tour Called Off

Jackie Robinson star black second baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers is ill with influenza forcing cancellation of remaining tour dates. The trip through the south included teammates Ray Cimpainea Don Newcombe and Larry Doby, with news of the setback delaying planned appearances and exhibition games.

Jacksonville Fin Jackie Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers Robinson Ray Cimpainea Don Newcombe Cleveland Iadian Quttrider Lary Doby Doby Jay Som Cam

Baltimore Orioles Return to Major Leagues Discussed

Washington November 9 Clair Griffith, president of the Washington Senators, said he would back a Baltimore Orioles return to the majors if a slot opens. He cited past ties and potential reentry while noting Baltimore’s Triple-A status and territorial rights.

Washington Clair Griffith Baltimore Orioles Josey Bill Sali Washington Senators Tere Griff Tayers St. Jovis Senators Baltimore Fitbinele Apoulor Kaltimnore Td Orioles Washington Ti Tian Inhaim Tall Lyaee Canchise New York Orioles Griffith Balloe

Golf Roundup at Brackenridge Park and Willow Springs

Golf roundup from San Antonio clubs reports A flight winners and low nets in Scotch foursomes at Brackenridge Park and Willow Springs weekly sweepstakes. Notable results include Mrs M Davis and R Duyntay winning low gross foursomes, Mrs Ratcliffe and Pillman low net, and multiple players posting 69 to 76 scores across divisions. Nearby Elks Club 36 holes lists French first with 339, then McClaugherty, Johnson, Ferry and others, plus Brackenridge Park action and a Dallas dog show note.

Charles Armstrong van Lewis San Antonio Joe Commings Bud Stoner Fed Bowen Dcden Sand Lloyd Darby A. M. McKay Willow Springs Golf Alsn Bol Wen Antisy OB Ana TO Elks Club ZI French Tomes McClaugherty M. Granthas al Johnson Joe Ferry Burl Tarbes H. Hopkin WL Wy George AL BD. 2Seheiv Lows Theis Ina Lynn

Alazan-Apache Winter Softball Playoffs Set Monday

The Alazan-Apache Winter Softball League will continue its J playoffs at the Alazan Apache diamond Monday night. Milke's Place and Martinez Plage will start at 7 30 p m, and Brooks APR and La Peda Dept store WHL clash at 8 45 p m.

Milke’s Martinez Plage Brooks la Peda

Auto Racing Victim Rex Mays Died In California Race

Rex Mays, famed AAA national champion and Glendale resident, died after a crash on the 13th lap of a 100 mile big car race at Del Mar California. He was thrown from his car as another vehicle may have struck him. his body lay on the track before officials stopped the race. Mays, 34, began racing in 1932 and served as an Army ferry pilot in World War II. He leaves a wife and two children with his body awaiting arrangements in Glendale.

Mays Rex Mays del Mar Calif George Connors Connors DSL Mar Glen Kings Tace Rex Wilbur Shaw Moetor Jim Davies Los Angeles Johnny Parsons Cerontr Dave Bons Tavngs del Mey AAA Potterial Army Air Transport Command Fele Glendale, Call Lalota Mare Ary

Mrs Baskin Sets Record In Bowling At State Meet

Grace Baskin of San Antonio led the San Antonio Straus Frank team with a 1821 all events score a state record as she posted 664 in team, 596 in doubles, and 560 in singles at Beaumont. Her dominance helped Strausfrank top the field while Baskin led singles with 580 and teamed with Kris Peters for a doubles score of 106?. the team also set an all time state mark with 2693 in team play.

Grace Gaskit San Antonio Beaumont Straus Frank Strausdranik San Antonians Mes. Baskin Tris Peters Mrs. Baskly Straits Frank Iris Peters Lois Abrabach Lenora Rose Alice Otls Straussfrank Highland Bowling Center Sports Houston Heaumont Alamo City Grace Bastin Kris Peters Dorothy Ashcratt Lenora Rose Wel Leis Ahi Adigeitis Sax Fedine Dowie Neat Dann Cata Shaya Ten Winey Chorin Colter Int Nolen Movottin Mary Ploch Ano Keel BS Wing Huth Akers Lie Biman

St Anthony's and Central play to a 60 tie in festival game

In a 60 tie before 4070 fans at Alamo stadium the annual St Anthony's vs Central Catholic clash ended with Central's defense repelling St Anthony's late threats. Don Manning connected with John Arledge for a 39 yard pass to set up a Central drive, but a fumble and incompletions kept the Jackets from scoring. Historical notes show Jackets and Buttons mixed fortunes across decades, with multiple scoreline memories and long-standing rivalry lore.

St. Anthony’s Central Cathole High School Fachéls Alamo Stadium St. Anthony's Central Catholic Don Manning John Arledge Minning Don Landy Landy Leon Howell Central Catholly Dea Dultona Cames Ace Bates Jacke Elaine Harvell Blessed Sacrament Academy

Ninepin Bowling Victories Crown Wetmore and Local Teams

Wetmore wins Tri County Ninepin Championship at Bulverde with Marion Guadalupe and Bulverde Comal champs. Oscar Pape and team captain E B Voigt lead win sequence including 223 25 243 and 228. Turner Kids top St Gerard's but lose two games. Marathon bowled by 15 players at Highland Center with Leo Juers alley manager distributing prizes. Chicago bowling ace Buddy Bomar adds matches as U.S. home accidents tally rise.

Yetmore Nexar County Comal Bulverde Marion Guadalupe Wetmore Secon Webmore Oscar Pape M. J. Marbach E. BH. Voigt Allee Wahl Ellyn Calinbach Melyah Uecker Highland Center Leo Juerls Harold Seherwitz The Light Jim Shélten KMAC Chicago Buddy Bomar U.S Ute Bomar Tavern Pales Junie McMahon

Peppy Young Stars Head Fight Card

Promoter L. Balnesaek brings a professional boxing card to Wrestlethon arena Monday night featuring eight round bouts. Pete Gil vs Dave Hamza and Valentina Luna vs Howard Lewis headline two eight round tilts. Mandy Leal, Corpus Christi rising lightweight, faces John O'Hara after recent regional wins. Two four round bouts pair Lupe Loera with Md die Plante and Danny Delaney versus Tommy Varela. Opening bell set for 8 40 p.m.

L. Ft. Balnesaek Carl Pete Gil Austin Dave Hamza Los Angeles Valentina Luna Howard ‘Lewis San Antonia Corpus Christ Mandy Leal Punetini John O'Hara Army New Orleans Corpus Christi Johnny Dobbs Luna San Antonio Tag Ramon Bobby Garza Tocal L Young Lewis Lupe Loera Monterrey Md.die Plante Reno Nev Danny Delaney Indianapolis Tommy Varela

Dick Peebles Weds Partner in St Mary's Chapel

Sports editor Richard Gerard Dick Peebles of the Express wed Mary Holman Saige, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin T. Holman, in St Marys chapel. The ceremony occurred at eight o clock, with Pechics noted as the groom, honoring a long planned union in a local ceremony.

Richard Gerard Teebles the Express Mary Holman Saige Marvin T. Holman St. Mary's Chapel Pechics

College Football Scores From Weekend Action

College football results across multiple games include St. Hravcks leading 0, echeriis at 20 and Janina Badatona at 4. News iaiard reports Parke SAteRDAr Rete SA and Mary's scoring a 49 to 4 win while Texas and Arizona State face notable showings. Also noted are Pigena State, Famine Heusinae, Peprentiaity Sane Barbara, exsn Tech VW, Texas Myesty in Ayisonn State CPornsry New Mexica A&M G2.

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Kramer Takes 5 3 Lead in Tennis

In Louisville on November 7 Jack Kramer defeated Pancho Gerszales 5 6 4 to push his head-to-head lead to 5 3 over Gerszales. Pancho Segura beat Frankie Parker 6 2 6 3 in the other match, as fans watched the cross country tennis event.

Louisville Jack Kramer Pancho Gerszales Kramer Nevader Pancho Segura Frankie Parker

Calvert earns praise for value and taste in survey

A Lakewood civil engineer comments on consumer choices, noting Calvert offers better value for money and taste. The remarks reflect public sentiment on product quality and cost efficiency amid differing brand preferences.

Lakewood Ohis Pan Miles Calvert

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