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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1945

Page

3

Browns Keep Winegarner In the Dark

Winegarner, praised by fans for guiding the San Antonio Missions in 1942, was a candidate for the 1946 manager job as play resumed. He says a Browns Word hinted at a good position but provided no specifics, with rumors linking him to Toledo or San Antonio jobs and rival Elmer Adair as alternative. He notes no return to San Antonio and adds a warm Christmas wish from Wichita.

N.Y San Antonio Winegarner Fateda Wintgamer Wichita Kan

Tennis results at Forest Hills crown junior champ

In New York Tec 27 Alan Watenn from Wy and Frincdon University edged past Forest Hills rivals in a tight indoor junior event final. Other matches saw Bout with Brooklyn players, New Orleans competitors, and Curtside Park entrants advance as the field narrows toward summer.

New York Alan Watenn Tis Frincdon University Rauaal Anii Tennua Watson Rawat Cubs Forest Hills Dart Poouh College Towa Richard Savi Rag Ute Leu Mal Borat Tis Curtside Park X. Jy Lawseoce Lalks Drackiva Richard Atruckedny New Orleans New Bien

Brackenridge Park Women Golfers Host Weekly Tourney

Members of the Brackenridge Park Women's Golf Association resumed the season at Priday WM Drackenridge Park after a two week layoff. Mrs A J Mrsley and Mrs Ray Smith finished first and second in the weekly event with Kristh scoring 91 for top prize.

Ban Antenno Womens Golf Association Drackenridge Park A. J. Mrisely Ray Smith Brackenridge Park

High Basket Ball DATA Texas Dec 274A

Fragmented OCR records a high school basketball recap from Texas with multiple player names, scores, and team affiliations. The garbled text lists players such as Marky Mike, Adium Datta, and several school or city references, including Dallas and Denton, amid inconsistent team names and scorers.

Texas Rhaanvions Wain Theers Anrat Lee Olain Dalhae Jimndt Beni Pesatie de Visupeniik Rienee Frivey Marky Mike Adium Datta Valor Dalias Wenham Tilasxeni Marawoll Great Pryengilly Bante Denton Keimi Forest Malina Bojnt How Babine Nosh Dale Bi Kaufman Nalin Garhand Mr Son Dallas Fem Park Idelivey

Jeff Goalers Play in Valley Takes Warmup Tour

Jefferson advanced to the state quarter finals in football and the Mustangs prep by a post season trip to the Rio Grande Valley. Coach Hiry Hamilton will take players Pat Knight Jack Jones Kyle Rote George Boal Bilis Wilson Charley Tatz John Hancock Paw Cutler and Arthur Forenya to San Benito and Harlingen for games Thursday Friday and Saturday with the Friday date to be arranged on arrival.

Berens Jefferson Mustang Rio Grande Valley Hiry Hamilton San Benito Mingsville Harlingen Pat’ Knight Jack Jones Kyle Rote George Boal Bilis Wilson Charley Tatz John Hancock Paw Cutler Arthur Forenya

Nealon Speaks On Officials Filling State League Arbiters

Sportswriter Clark Nealon urges city sports fans to adopt a state league sentry system for officials. He praises the idea of preselected arbiters, criticizes current picks, and notes the public would back a secret selection process to improve fairness ahead of semifinals.

Clark Nealon Harris County Goose Creek Holston Nealon Supsesss Histead of Jelting Ptrol Tre Apikan Nrias Newton

Classy Teams Grid Schedule for 19465 Season at Alamo Stadium

Amarillo and nearby cities prepare a football grid schedule for next fall with Alamo Stadium hosting games. Claud Kellam, athletics director of local public schools, works on a league format for Brackenridge Jefferson Tech and others, while Little Rock may join. He predicts forthcoming schedules and seeks fan input on adding Rock. West Texas powers Amario last visited in 39 and Brackenridge upset them.

Amarillo Marehall Lufkin Tremple Goose Greek Houston Alamo Stadium Little Rock Ark Amario West Texas Powers House Brackenridge

Soldier's Medal for Winston Guest at Qanton airfield

Captain Winston C. Guest of New York City, once a top polo player, received the Soldier's Medal for aiding a humanitarian airfield landing at Qanton on August 19. He landed the aircraft to bring in aid teams before Japan's surrender and began negotiations with Japanese forces as the situation unfolded.

Shanghal Macy Rine Winston FC Guest New York City Qanton

Alabama Crimson Tide Arrives in Pasadena for Rose Bowl

The Alabama team checked in at Pasadena ahead of the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day facing USC. The squad, including star fullback Lowell Tew who is recovering from a broken jaw, arrived by train and moved to South Pasadena High School for a workout. About 34 players appeared on the field, with Tew planning to participate in the classic wearing a tan uniform and mask.

Pasadena Cali Dea GHS Crimson Tide University of Southern California Trajanx University of Alabama Tuscntaonsa South Pasadena High School Are Ughis Lowell Tew Star Fulback Tuscaloosa St Fa Anne Steiner Godfrey Steiner

Aggies Top Randolph In Holiday Series Opener

Texas A&M hustled to a 43 40 victory over Randolph Welds Ramblers as Aubrey Davis led the Aggies with 18 points and Jamie Dawson matched him for Randolph. The PDC Warhawks face the Aggies next at the PDC field house with a 8 o clock tip and gates D open to the public.

Texas Aggies San Antonio Eros Town PRC Warhawke Randolph Weld Ramblers Rourt Collegians Randolph Aggles PDC Warhawks Bob Lewis New York University Lewis Henry Mothas X-U Kentucky Larry Drew Jhe Stati Kenneth Poppe Kansas Boxer University Dick Rosemurgy Ohio State Randolts Aggies Yenmay Kirkland Dawson Jr Adams Bass Underwood Weber Whsite Foldeberg Mace Goad McCormick Townsend Dayis Braun Marchbanks Crambs Flatinlban Slout Lkpana Hildbrieh Richemendy Wilson Minater

Service League Goalers Start January 3 at Fort Sam

A seven team Service Basket Ball league opened January 3 with games set Tuesdays and Thursdays through February 18. Participants include PDC Randolph Field Kelly Field Brookswick Fourth Army Brooke Hospital center and WDPC Fort Sam Houston. Capt Nolan Correll became president, Lieut John Ward vice president, and Lieut Jon Fawcet secretary.

Vanmay Nro Coy St. Anthony PDC Randolph Field Kellyfield Brookswick Fourth Army Brooke Hospital Center WDPC Fort Sam Houston Nolan Correll Don Rossi John Ward Bracke Hospital Center Jon Fawcet Ed Flint Kelly Field Pred Gerken Atay Gordon Gray Randolph Stan Hirerman Doyle

Mexico Team Here Jan 9

The University of Mexico basketball team will visit San Antonio for a game on Wednesday night January 8 at Brackenridge High School gym. The Puwas will play the Kelly Plaid Clintians in the清 event.

San Antonio University of Mexico Puwas Brackenridge High School

Manila Dodgers blank Leyte in second shutout win

In Manila on December 27 Dodgers defeated Leyte 7 to 0 behind Kirby Hibe who held Leyte to five hits. The article notes several Dodgers players with ties to major teams and mentions other sports news from the same Manila event including a basketball title won by Oki Nowa’s team, led by Lieut Henry Benders with 17 points.

Manila Nilnts Dodgers Penny Wire Manila Dodgers Higbe Inciané Zig Zmery Giants Tookle Joe Janet Milwaukee Brewers Brank LaManna Miner Scoth Challa Max Maca Joraine Brae Mitcher el Rdly UINS Oki+ Nowa Acty Tagle Lieut. Honry Benders Brooklyn Long Island University Leonard Howard Madey Ployd Bates Flint Mich Bob Faas Wist Pointer Lesle Lint Dick Hobub Lang Tstavid University

DiMaggio Prepares for Spring Baseball Comeback Work Ethic Takes Shape

DiMaggio intensifies spring readiness at the New York Athletic Club with an unprecedented training regime. He trains daily, pushing beyond prior limits as he charts a return after 1942 missteps, aided by teammates Henrich Vesetler Rizaito Gordon and others. Detroit looms tough with strong outfield defense, while Joe McCarthy manages a squad eager for a fresh start in Boston and beyond.

York Mikeles DiMag New York Greenberg Travis New York Athletic Club DiMngelo Ahatyee Hess Kneip Ab Bames Bern Alana Tommy Henrich Charie Vesetler Diminrgio Muitfield Phi Riszitte Joe Gordon Guiseppe Jon Doninte Boston Ted Willams Detroit Joe McCarthy DiMuxkia Henvich Keller Rizaito

Hugh Fullerton Sr Dies At 72 Renowned Baseball Writer

News from Clearwater Florida confirms the death of Hugh Fullerton Sr at age 72. A pioneer in baseball journalism He helped organize the Baseball Writers Association of America and was a mentor to many in the field His son Hugh Jnr an Associated Press sports writer relayed the report.

Clearwater Fix Trugh Fullerton Sr Wll Kline Baseball Writers of America Hugi Jn Associated Press

Boxing Fight Results From Various Cities

A garbled list of boxing results shows fighters from Brockton Boston Newark New York Hamilton Windsor and Chicago. Names like Allie Stula Willie Davin Bob Leadbetter Warvay Divics and Mike Martyk appear with weights and locations. outcomes include knockouts and claims of apportioning victories amid unclear punctuation.

Brockton Mass John Baker Ruly Jolngin Brooklyn Billy Nanger Boston Steve Bella Toronto Newark N. J Allie Stula George Mangford Los Angeles Willie Davin Its New York Bob Leadbetter Butthley Trish Mickey Male Hamilton Ontario Warvay Divics Windsor Tomhy Geburl Mike Martyk St. Call Frines Onteria Chicago Bob Satterfield

Oklahoma Aggies and Kansas Meet in Feature Semi Final

Oklahoma Aggies and Kansas clash in the feature semi final of the tenth mental all college basketball tournament. Jayhawks star Darrell Kurland and Charlie Black duel as Henry V. Yba and Phog Allen lead their teams. Oklahoma faces Baylor in the other semi while Texas Christian and Rice participate in earlier games.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Aggies University of Kansas Ixancan Bop Kurland Charlie Black A Halthe Henry Yba Forrest O. “Phog" Allen Kansas University of Oklahoma Baylor Aggies Texas Rice Ition Tittys Tia Aggies Hes Lyeen Kurland Black Jayhawk Aggie Kurland Tve College of Los Angeles Texas Christian Oko

Ticket Rush On For High Finale

Tickets for the state championship class AA football finals between Highland Park and Waco went on sale this morning with about 23 000 tickets issued. Highland Park prepared behind gates as Waco practiced, returning star back Bob Salve after an influenza spell.

Dallas Saluntay Highland Park Waco Bob Salve White

Fancy Welcome for Oil Bowlers

Houston hosts Tulsa Hurricanes and Georgia Bulldogs arriving January 1 for the Oil Bowl festivities. A welcoming committee led by Mayor Otis Massey will greet the teams after their train arrivals. Elkadettes drill squad and boxing show kick off events with parties planned through Saturday night and a Galveston visit on Sunday.

Houston Res Tulsa Hurricanes Southern Pacific Georgia Georgia Bulldogs Missouri Pacific Otis Massey Elkadettes Hortons Leks Todge Tulsans Galveston San Jacinto Inn

Five More Years For Gael Chief Coach Phelan

EDGEWATER PARK Miss December 27 Jimmy Phelan of St Marys Galloping Gaels signed a five year contract as head coach and athletic director. The deal covers four major sports with plans to expand the program and hire qualified coaches for additional sports. Marty Kerrick also signed for five years, aiding an expected rise in the Gaels athletic program ahead of the Sugar Bowl clash with Oklahoma Aggies.

Edgewater Park Miss Jinsi Jimmy Phelan St Mary's Galloping Gaels California Colere Jimmy J St. Mary's Oklahoma Aggies New Orleans Phelan Martyn Kerrick Kordick Tormerly Gaels

Bell Taximen and Tomcats Clash In Practice Game

A practice basketball game between the Bell Taximen of the Yue GLA league and the Tomcat Galemen of the City league is set for Woodlawn Lake Naslugy at 8 o'clock Thursday night.

Bell Taximen Tomcat Galemen Woodlawn Lake

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