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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1946
Page
2
News of the Army Notre Dame football clash as clear skies favor Army on a soggy field. Starters listed and broadcast plans noted amid scattered player mentions and regional college football chatter.
Tonight's lineup lists San Antonio Cats and Lanier Voks with a roster of players across starters and reserves. The document shows names such as Perovich, Maldensolo, Gonzales, Reyes, Mata, Calderon, and Galderon amid a long list of substitute entries and squad numbers.
The schedule features Maryland at home against an unnamed favorite, NC State at Nashville for a Southern Conference clash with Vanderbilt, Tennessee against Mississippi in a Southeastern Conference game, and Rice visiting Arkansas in a key Southwest Conference title bid. East results include Harvard-Dartmouth, Cornell-Syracuse, Brown-Yale, Virginia-Princeton, Colgate- Georgetown. Western bets list Brigham Young Utah State, USC-California, Washington- Stanford, Idaho-Oregon State, and Kansas State-San Francisco in cross-league play.
Mrs Harold Wiithacher remains San Antonio's top woman golfer after defeating Mrs Lee Christopher in Friday finals of the Brackenridge Park Women's Golf Association tournament. She had already secured city and local association crowns this year, winning both finals. Other results include Kilian over Branniery in consolation and Winslow edging Raiaires in a separate match, with Caldwell taking a nearby event.
Stymie is withdrawn from the Westchester Handicap at Empire at Jamaica, leaving Assault and Lucky Draw to duel. Stymie had finished second to Assault in the Pimlico Special and was near Whirlaway’s earnings record. Stymie’s retirement due to a knot on a front leg ends a strong season.
The second performance of the San Antonio Horse Show association fall event is slated for Saturday night at Wie Bracken ridge park ring, starting 7 45 p m. Despite threatening weather, several hundred spectators attended Friday night’s matinee and the Sunday programs are planned. Proceeds benefit Boysville. Notable entries include Suny ouce Mary Etta Betis Li Abger Yvonne Brow Sonny Peter Darr ling Ksavire Carrollac Sumth and more. Judges and officials include E W Bickett president and J W Gillis.
The report lists numerous boxing results across cities including New Orleans Lasalon and Providence with names such as Bernd Decuson Vinen and Larry Bellu, detailing knockouts and decisions. It also notes Walter Johnson’s health update, saying he is slightly improved after critical illness since April while treated for a brain tumor at Georgetown.
Harlandale Indians and Burbank Bulldogs both beat rivals to stay in title chase as Alamo Heights remains undefeated. Harlandale defeated Hot Wells 19 to 7 at home, while Burbank blanked Edison 18 to 0 before 985 at Alamo Stadium. Key players included John Stockie, Pat Simcoe, Roy Messken, Jerry Sahm, Lee Miller, and Gerald Sahm in a hard fought league affair.
Corpus Christi Buccaneers unleash a sharp passing attack to overwhelm Brackenridge Eagles 27 to 7 in a District 15AA4 clash. Glass and Jeffrey connect for 129 passing yards, Wilmouth snags a late interception, and Parker scores the key TD as Corpus ChristI sews up the conference win before 16,000 at the stadium.
Sammy Snead of Hot Springs Virginia won the Southern Pines open with a record 312-63 for 18 holes, taking top money in the $2000 event. Claude armon, Willie Goggin, and Frank Stranshaw tied for third with 69s on the 1240 yard course.
Delegations gathered at Flushing Meadow as Sweden Afghanistan and Poland faced final approval votes for United Nations membership. U S officials reiterated full cooperation for UN defense plans and a budget contribution of 23 000 810 dollars, underscoring commitment to peaceful postwar order.
Western diplomats predicted the Big Four would abandon the internationalizing plan if Italy Yugoslavia can supply a two formula sentine bell. Friday college football scores show North Texas over 14 and Villanova 7, plus numerous match results across various colleges and states.
In Coast League action Vancouver led 7 3 while Montreal Royals defeated Hamilton Wills in the international trophy contest. The results mark a notable period for teams in the era as New York and other squads compete for honors.
In Honolulu on November 9, the Hawaii Warriors defeated the Bears before about 42,000 fans in a Pacific Pro Football game. Joe Kaulukukal and Roy Ruskusky connected on two late fourth quarter plays sealing the win for Hawaii.
The Y M C A touch football program featured a game between the Eagles and the Crows, won 16 to 0 with Tony Ortiz Alfonso Alonzo Hernandez and Conrado Gonzales starring. At Navarro school the Tigers defeated the Eagles 13 to 0 with Alfred Trevino and Rudy Martinez starring.
Jefferson Mustangs travel to Memorial Stadium for a top District 15 clash with the Austin Maroons before about 5 000 fans. The winner likely advances toward the league title as Kyle Rote and Reed Quinn clash in a high profile matchup with Pat Knight and Ralston Chapin limited by injuries. Quinn sparked Austin in a 21 14 win over Brackenridge, contributing a rushing TD and two passing scores.
Edgewood Raiders clinched the District title with a 31 to 0 win over Randall Bulldogs Friday in Randers. Charley Urbanowich scored three touchdowns and added an extra point, with Rene Urbanowich and Charles Landy also reaching the end zone. Edgewood dominated in a wild second quarter and will face Floresville, 8B winner, for the district championship. Floresville won last night over Pleasanton to take the title.
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