Longhorns Oust Alabama in Sugar Bowl after three years of doubt
Texas defeated Alabama 41 to 27 in New Orleans Sugar Bowl. The game sparked debate over radio commentary with Harry Wismer praising Gilmer while critics noted Layne wasted few chances and cleanly overcame a cross wind.
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Unfair Ties Between Wister Broadcasts and Redskins Stock
The article reveals that Wister owned more than 25 percent of the Washington Redskins stock while discussing a Houston prospect. Gilmer, later Sammy Baugh’s understudy, was the Redskins’ drafted quarterback asset, raising questions of broadcast influence and potential market gains for the team. Layne’s career path and lack of favoritism are noted in contrast.
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Detroit Lions
They Still Believe 1 Mont Think Bias Affects Perception
An Alabama native, blind to gate details and relying on Wismer reports, still believes Texas won by three touchdowns. The piece recalls Layne’s 14 of 14 in a Redskins win over the Lions, with Baugh stepping in for Gilmer to seal victory.
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Missions' Twin Bill to Start at Six with Injured List
The San Antonio Missions race toward the Texas League playoffs trailing the Bearmont Roughnecks by three games with eight to play. Injuries plague the lineup as Frank Sauchez and Johnny Sullivan miss time, while Prorapio Herrera returns to form. Cuero night brings Hornsby and 400 visitors to honor him as the team vies for a final home appearance.
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Speedy Boats in Silver Cup Race
Silver Cup regatta in Detroit features Slo-Mo-Shun of Seattle facing bearing trouble risk while Miss Pepsi and other Detroit entrants line up behind. Harmsworth winner 112.676 mph top speed noted. race details reference multiple boats and pilots, with crew changes and course setup shaping the event.
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Fragmentary OCR Notice From Local Paper
Incomplete text fragment from a Colorado Omaha region page shows garbled names and numbers. Readable elements include a place likely Wexiran J Eago ue and references to syringes and dates, but core facts remain unclear.
Fred's Place Plays Uvalde in Sunday Baseball Contest
Fred's Place met the Uvalde Panthers in a doubleheader at Van Daele stadium at 2 pm. Willie Devin doubled with the bases loaded in the seventh inning to lift the Casemen to a temporary lead before the final score.
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Elk City Eliminates St. Joseph In Semi-Pro Tourney
In Wichita Oklahoma Elk City defeats St. Joseph 4 to 2 to clinch a playoff berth for the finals. Joy Bauman hit a go ahead two run homer in the sixth and Jack Baer stole home for the clincher as Elk City extends its tourney winning streak to six. Wayne Indiana shut out Alpine Texas 9 to 0 in seven innings with Lemaraque allowing four hits and homering with a man aboard. Ft Wayne beat Monotulu Bavesti in a separate late game.
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Notable wins at sixth annual South Texas pistol shoot
Shreveport shooters Tames E. Clark and William A. Gooch dominated the event. They led through the sixth annual South Texas pistol shoot, finishing with strong scores as competition concluded yesterday.
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U S Tennis Meet in Semi Finals at Forest Hills
Alrick Man Jr resigns as Davis Cup captain leaving the U S line for 1951. Mulloy leads the semi finals against Flam while Sevitt faces Larsen in other bracket as weather allows. Baker notes Mulloy has chance if interested. Women's semis feature Doris Hal and Beverly Baler with other pairings listed.
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Kovaleski Walkout Stuns Istanbul Tennis Crowd
Fred Kovaleski, star from Detroit, walked off during a match with Italy's Gianni Cuccelli at the Istanbul international championship after crowd laughter and a reprimand from the umpire. Cuccelli advanced on forfeit. Dorothy Head of Alameda won the women's crown over Maria Weiss of Argentina, 6-4 6-2.
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Kennel Club Show Announces December event at Municipal Auditorium
Officials revealed the Kennel Club will host a December 3 show at the Municipal Auditorium with an all treed division. Highlights include Best Female in Show Atta's Apta a Chihuahua from Temple and 105 dogs entered overall, with multiple breeds and owners listed across San Antonio and surrounding areas.
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Clothiers Houston Faces TwinBill in Key Weekend
Clothiers San Antonio seeks to win two games in a 2 pm doubleheader with Deriver Harbor Athletic Club of Houston to stay in the running for the state TAAF baseball title. The South Texas series opener Sunday saw Denver Rai ner win 94 with National Credit’s Pete Correa leading at bat.
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Lackland Nine Bounced From Texas Association Tourney
Lackland Nine of the Air Force Base at San Antonio, a favorite, was knocked out of the double elimination Texas association softball tournament last night. Downtown Chevrolet of Houston defeated Cass on Ross 41 to 2, then Ross beat General Plumbing of Dallas 10 to 2 to eliminate them.
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De Bona remembered as Texas rancher and athlete
Pasquale De Bona 47 a south Texas rancher and former San Antonio academy football star died after a heart attack at Alamo stadium Saturday night. A resident of Eagle Pass he was a large spinach and fruit producer and a business associate of late Hal Mangrum. Survivors include his widow Dorothy Spence De Bona daughter Jean Bennett De Bona and two sisters. Father Wayne Cozed recalls De Bona as a 226 pound tackle who also played end and backfield for power. He attended St Anthony's Peacock and San Antonio Academy and had two older brothers who also attended Peacock.
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