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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1949
Page
10
The tenth Prophet Pete forecast contest lists 1h games for November 14 with a $25 first prize. Entries are open at no cost and include predicted scores and winners. Send letters to Trophel Bete at San Antone Tight Broadway Fifth San Antonio Texas before 5 p.m. Friday.
Brooks AFB clinched the Alazan Apache Winter softball playoff tournament with a narrow win over Mike's Pla at the Alazan-Apache diamond ending the season after several months of play.
Promoter J A Stotts confirmed weekly Sunday races at Stotts Amusement Center on Seguin highway after an agreement with Bert Keller. Seguin races will avoid deer season. Livp Son won the 1000 purse 2 1/2 mile pace over Pocket Knife at Stotts track Sunday. Other results include Reg Wine over Mine Static and Black Kitchen over Wapakisie.
Cleveland News reports a potential sale of the Indians to a syndicate led by Ellis W. Ryan, with plans to install him as president and replace manager. The paper notes Greenberg may depart and details remain uncertain as negotiations proceed for a Wednesday or Thursday sale.
Prophet Pete critiques last week’s forecasting contest results while claiming Jose Msquivel won with a perfect 15 of 15. He argues IL contestants tied for runners up at 13 of 15 and hundreds at 12 of 15, then retracts amid confusion about other scores and a clash with the Quarterback club’s sheets led by John D. Wiannery Hicked at 14 of 15.
Boston November 15 Joe Louis won a ten round boxing exhibition at Rutgers Garden earning about 1600 plus a 471 cash bonus. Louis dominated Johnny Shirer of Baltimore, flooring him in rounds and winning all ten, displaying restraint and power in the display.
The Oak Hill Country Club women’s golf section will hold its weekly tournament. The 18-hole flight will tee off at 9 40 p m and the nine hole flight will follow at 2 38 p m.
All Courts, Ais. Maryuset Kepmida, director, announced a volleyball event to be held Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 o'clock. Teams mentioned include Bilek's Chicks and Alsvan Wels with amateur standings and local sponsors.
Notre Dame leads the weekly Associated Press poll with 86 percent of first place votes after a 42 26 victory over North Carolina. Michigan State drops after losses, Oklahoma rises to No. 2, California moves to No. 3, while Army falls to fourth amid a shaken top ten.
St Marys University boxing team, under coach Willard Brown, dominated the Moon glow Athletic club with a 5-0 victory at Wrestlethan arena on Monday night. Five bouts featured decisive decisions, with Moran delivering a second round knockout in one match and the Moon glows suffering multiple unanimous decisions.
FT, Worth reports Texas Christian University's quarterback Lindy Berry suffered a fractured jaw last weekend in the 14 43 victory over the University of Texas. He was listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against Rice Institute after X rays and doctors' repairs. Coach Dutch Meyer said a protective mask would be used if he plays.
M delegates to the National Boxing Association convention in Miami Beach quieted a revolt against Commissioner Abe Greene. Greene retained a unanimous vote of confidence, while a plan to elect a successor was postponed to Wednesday. The meeting resumes in Havana after adjournment.
Miss Lou Hamilton director of the city recreation department announces the first annual holiday invitational women's basketball tournament in San Antonio. Games set for December 19 and 20 at Young Lawn gym with championship and consolation brackets and trophies for winners. Entry blanks available at the city recreation office. Drawing December 2 and entries due after that time. Maguire resigns as Huston College baseball coach to become Boston Red Sox New England scout.
Grace Baskin of San Antonio tops All-Events in Class A while Ft Worth’s Bill Pulliam rises to second. San Antonio bowlers lead in Classes A to D as the Beaumont tournament proceeds with teams and individuals posting high scores, city leaders and participants named across classes.
Fight results from New Orleans show Ronan Avalin Tesas welterweight champion losing by decision as Aldo Minelli, Milan, and several Texas fighters claim victories. A 5 hour card featured Luna over Espinosa, Gli knocking out Price, and Pinnauel winning on an overage bout. Other bouts included Manuel vs French welterweight, Geta and Ortiz engaging in bantamweight action, plus multiple regional fighters earning decisions or knockouts.
Timmy Curt, San Antonio light middleweight champion, was stopped by Mike Riley of Omaha in the eighth round here. Curt faded after seven rounds, dropped to a knee and was ruled unable to continue. Riley won on a 10 count at 165 pounds as Curt claimed inhaling too much smelling salts between rounds. In the only other bout, Mandy Leal defeated Roy Saylors in a 144-pound matchup by unanimous decision. No knockdowns reported.
Rice Institute officials announced plans to build a 50,000 seat football stadium in Houston. Carry C Hanszen, chairman of the board, said construction will be complete by the opening game next season. Also noted, Fred Astaire bought the horse Blue Border from Greentree Stable to race in California.
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