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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1946

Page

4

Texas Seventh Rice Eighth In Grid Poll

In the weekly Associated Press college poll Army holds top spot with Notre Dame second and Penn third after Texas and Tennessee drop out of the top five. UCLA rises to fourth as California moves up. Wake Forest jumps to 11th after an upset of Tennessee, while UCLA, Northwestern, North Carolina and Tennessee fill the top 10.

New York Army Notre Dame Penn Cenrge Munger Quakers Duke Associated Press Towa Texas Tennessee Navy University of California At Los Angeles Pacific Coast Princeton Cadets West Virginia Irish Columbia Seli UCLA Georgia Harvard Ula Notre Damr Penn Bu Fulman Seleer Wnberten Starvard Afer Georgin North Western Rice Caroline Dennessen Wake Forest Longherns Vols Pointe North Carolina Evershaee Tennesser Werke Forest Atichigan Oklahoma Alabama Wisconsin Indiana Olnere Prewon Lowisiana State Tir Mam Mery Columba Callfrenia Ohio State Delaware Nori Carolini Dench FA Mary's California Muhlenberp Vireiia Minnesgla Our Tel Bradley Preh Miseiasipy St Norbert's Yale South Carolina Kentucky Sista Dolroll

Sportlights on returning GI players and Mexican league links

A AP interview notes returning GIs play clean football, defying critics who feared rough tactics. Texan reports show Mexico’s baseball clubs courting talent, with Doc Kyetzer headed to Torreon and Hausmann possibly managing. Coast football struggles mirror limited attendance. local notes discuss the Texas Rice game crowd and a plan to host the AAU women’s national swimming championships in San Antonio with a $10,000 pool upgrade.

Mexico Iive Teagie United States Clarence Doc Kyetzer Torrean cl

Volley Ball Triple-Header At Woodlawn Gym Tuesday

The recreation department women's volleyball league hosts a three game card at Woodlawn Gym starting 8 PM Tuesday. Randolph field WAC meets Wright Sports in the opener, Brooks field WACs face St Alfonso's church in the middle game, and Civilian Personnel and Supply division play the cab? third matchup.

Ery Recreation — Department Woodlawn Gym Randolph Field WAC Wright Sports Brooks Field Wacs St. Alfonso's Church Kelly Field

Fee Reductions at Brackenridge Course For Golfers

Brackenridge toll course fees drop to 50 cents for daily use and holidays starting Monday, with a concurrent rise in ski months fees from 45 to 200. Parks Commissioner Henry Hein announced the changes after Brackenridge Golf Association support, projecting a 4000 dollar annual revenue increase.

Mrnday Brackenridge Ienry Hein Brackenridge Golf Association Heinex

Golf Roundup Brackenridge hosts 68 in weekly proam field

Besthall’s 61 led by Melvin Lassiter, Leroy Brannen, N. W. Peters, Joe Bass, and Benny Treving to first prize among 68 in Brackenridge park proamateur event. Second with 62 featured Jess Newman, Whitey Sturman, L. D. Haris, and TH. J. Shelton. third with 63 went to George Shine, Bud Stoner, S. C. Foulks, and Capt. T. C. Tilton. Fort Sam Houston slated for next Monday.

A. Besthall Melvin Lasssiter Leroy Brannen N. W. Peters Joe Bass Benny Treving Brackenridge Park Jess Newman Whitey Sturman L. D. Haris TH. J. Shelton George Shine Bud Stoner S.c.foulks T. C. Tilton Wni Fort Sam Houston

College grid results and schedule for Southwest Conference

Summary of Southern Methodist University and other Southwest Conference teams results and upcoming games. Includes scores for Texas, Baylor, Arkansas, Texas A and M, and Texas Christian. Mentions matchups at Austin and Waco with kickoff times and weekend plans.

Southern Methodist University Ty T Uae Arkansas Texas Texas A Baylor Arkansas Tech Christian Oklahoma Southern Arethorist Austin Waco Aight Soturdey Magmolin Magnoltz Ark

Officials Named for Nov 23 Texas A and M Football Game

Officials T J Tommy Birdowell Paul LLoyd Jesse Kellam and Jd Tiny Standifer named to work the University of Texas Texas A and M game at Alamo Stadium Saturday afternoon November 23 according to C C Krueger football committee chairman of the Chamber of Commerce.

T. J Tommy" Birdowell Paul Lloyd Jesse C. Kellam Jd. W. “Tiny” Standifer University of Texas Texas A Alamo Stadium C. C. Krueger Chamber of Commerce

Scalpers To Be Put in Feds Hands

Public schools athletic director Claud Kellam says scalping of high school football tickets can be discouraged by refusing high prices. He notes some rumors of scalping at Brackenridge Jefferson games, describes buyers in lines, and mentions efforts to involve Internal Revenue agents to target illegal profit from scalpers.

Claud Kellam Alamo Stadium Brackenridge-Jefferson Kelchum Internal Revenue

Zapalac Out Hand Broken In Aggies Win

Texas A&M fullback Willie Zapalac suffered a broken hand in the 17 to 0 victory over Baylor in Waco. A specialist will fix the injury and he may play Arkansas in College Station. Subbacks Ed Dusek Ralph Daniel and Marion Flanagan are being groomed to fill in if he cannot. Leonard Dickey likely out, and an injured Jmee not responding to treatment. In New York Ray Cestary another injury ends season with a fractured right arm against Dartmouth.

College Station Willie Zapalac Texas Aggies Baylor Waco Zapalac Arkansas College ‘Station Ed Dusek Ralph Daniel Marion Flanagan Aggies Tassos Leonard Dickey Jmee

Notre Dame Faces Navy With Key Injuries

Notre Dame prepares for Saturdays clash with Navy as two starters are hurt in the Iowa game. George Strohmeyer of McAllen Texas has two cracked ribs while backup guard Mike Swistowicz of Chicago sprained an ankle. Trainer Hugh Burns says Strohmeyer’s injury appears more serious and both players likely will miss the Navy contest.

South Bend Uct Notre Dame Navy Iowa George Strohmeyer McAllen Tex Hawkeyes Mike Swistowicz Hall Chicago Hugh Burns Gaide Strolumeyer

Alexander urges return of signal calling in football

Birmingham on October 28 Athletic Director W. Alexander urged coaches to return to quarterback signaling at the line to prevent defensive shifts after offense is set. He praised Auburn freshman Travis Tidwell from Birmingham as a great passer and runner and noted Georgia can always score, but declined to forecast the Georgia Alabama result.

Birmingham Ala W. Sx Alexander Georgia Tech Ben Techatnione Travis Tidwell Auburn Alabama Athens Bama

Farm System Dims Draft Prospects In Major Leagues

New York report argues the farm system weakens the yearly draft as majors rely on minor league signees. It notes 3000 eligibles for the 1947 draft with few prospects likely, citing past years where selections failed to last long in the majors and listing notable names from early drafts and landmark deals.

Joe Reichler New York A. B Happy" Chandler Leroy Parmelee John Hutchings Johnny Riddie Hugh Poland Bud Methery Fred Franktouse Tom Sunkel Pete Gray Mike Garbark Luke Hamlin Jimmy Bucher Alex Kampouris Ray Charrell Cy Baker Chet Kebn Dona Lund Les Burge Garland Lawing Bob Wilkins Steve Peek Johnny Moore Gene Handley Philadelphia Athletics Mike Budnick New York Giants Dinges Leroy Jarvis Howard Moss Grover Alexander Hack Wilson Letty O'Doul Pinkey Whitney Curt Wired Davis Red Lucas Sam Gray Hal Carlson Whitney Bright Alexander Phillies Syracuse Alex

Jerry Feille to Run Marshall Team in East Texas League

Marshall officials outlined a fund campaign and the erection of a baseball park for the Marshall entry in the East Texas league for 1947. The club will be operated by Jerry Feille of San Antonio, former outfielder for the Jacul eam in 1937 and later with the Wacy Dons before military service.

Marshall Tex Jeny Feille San Antonio Jaculeam Feille Wacy Dons Armed Forces

Utes and Arapahoes Triumph in YMCA Youth Football

In Ogden elementary games the Utes beat the Oneidas 430 with Frank Ardila scoring all points. The Arapahoes defeated the Shoshones 124 led by Roward Lopez and Charles Castilly.

Utes Oneidas Ogden Elementary School Frank Ardila Roward Lopez Charles Castilly

Zack Taylor Named Pirates Coach In Pittsburgh Move

Zack Taylor, a former major league catcher and longtime coach, is signed as a coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates replacing Del Hissonette who was released. General Manager H. Roy Hamey states Taylor, last five years with the St. Browns, was cleared to negotiate by American League club owners. Taylor previously managed San Antonio and Foicie in the St. Louis Browns system before the war.

Pittsburieh Zack Taylor Pittsburgh Pirates del Hissonette Pirate H. Roy Hamey Taylor St. Browns Pittsburgh San Antonio Foicie St.Louis Browns

Salinas Sports and Lanier Exes Tie at Sentey Field

Salinas Sports remained undefeated after a 6 6 tie with Lanier Exes at Sentey Field. Lanier drew first blood on a touchdown by Frank Sepulveda, with Gomez passing to Rizzo for Salinas' score. Salinas plans to meet Highland Park Athletic Club at 10 30 at Highland Park or Polo Field.

Tac Salinas Lanier Exes Sentey Field Lanier Frank Sepulveda Gomez Rizzo Salinas Salinas Club Highland Park Athletic Club Highland Park Polo Field

Junior Colleges Football Standings Update

The junior colleges football standings show Kilgore, Schreiner, John Tarleton, Paris, Clifton, Hillabaro, Decatur and others with varying records. Last week San Angelo defeated Mulhshorn 27 to 0, Decatur won 7, Lamar beat North Texas Agricultural College 19, Tarleton 7, Schreiner 6, Kilgore 14, Hardin 7. Friday schedule lists Hardin at Hillsboro, Tarleton at Sherman, Lamar vs North Texas Agricultural College at Arlington, Schreiner vs Kilgore at Kerrville.

Kilgore Smit San Arcelo Hardin Texas Schreiner John Tarleton Paris Clifton Hillabara Vt Decatur Bonis San Angelo Jumilshorn Texas School For To Deal T Dle Wavarro Lamar Jann Tarleton North Texas Agricultural College Hillsboro San Angela Va Jobl Tarleton Sienhen Arlington Lawnmay Behreiner Wilgore Kerrville

Brackenridge Park Women Prepare For Match Play Event

The Brackenridge Park women's Golf Association plans its final weekly tournament next Wednesday before its annual match play. A Scotch foursomes event is set for Sunday with Mrs Ton Burger accepting entries at F-86654. Entry is $1 per couple or the standard women's entry of Sd, which covers Scotch play fees. Prizes total three dozen golf talIs across the Scotch foursomes.

Brackenridge Park

Lightweight Stars Clash on First Promoter Card at Muni

Mexico’s top lightweights Tony Mar and Carlos Malacara headline promoter Martin Zuniga’s debut card at the municipal auditorium Tuesday night. Mar, favored by San Antonio fans, beat Malacara for the title here but Malacara has twice defeated him in three fights and could outpunch him in a Mexico City rematch. Also on the bill are Montes vs Frazier, two six rounders including lightweight bout Macias vs Montes, and a four round opener between Dean and Barris.

Carlos Malacara Mexico Tony Mar Martin Zuniga Carlos Mala‘cara Martin ‘Zuniga Munipal Auditorium Mar Tong San Antonio Malacara Devault Malacara Mexico City Absors Wallops Jrook Foxy Ray Cruz Cruz Zuniga Plains Montes Frazier Paulino Montes Budd Ty Frazier Pittsburgh San Adi Innin Jose Macias Manuel Anc Juis Contreras Tommy Dean George Barris Boston

U S Hunters Have Big Time in Japan

U S hunters are praised for pursuing copper pheasant in Japan's high mountain forests this season from October 1 to February 30. Soldiers and civilians target ducks in Chiba and Sendai from October 15 to April 15. Big game like deer rabbits boar noted with four footed game scarce and many on reservations.

Japan Chiba Sendai Xyushu

Wiley Wildcats fall as Tuskegee ends 17 game streak

In Shreveport Louisiana on Monday night the Tuskegee Tigers from Tuskegee Alabama rallied after a scoreless first half to defeat the Wiley Wildcats of Marshall Texas 216. The upset snaps Wiley’s 17 game winning streak in a Negro college football game at the field downtown.

Wiley

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