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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1943

Page

6

Fire Bowl Games for Radio Falls Coverage Preview

San Antonio radio stations plan extensive bowl game coverage with XTSA broadcasting Texas A&M vs LSU in Miami Orange Bowl at 12 Moon 41 4245 Sugar Bowl Texas Tech vs Notre Dame in New Orleans. WOAL will air Cotton Bowl Texas vs Dallas Boyd? and Pasadena Rose Bowl Washington vs Southern California at 3. East-West Shrine Game in San Francisco begins at 343. Times listed are approximate and station assignments may vary.

San Antonio XTSA Texas Aggies Louisiana State Miami Moon New Orleans Georges Tech Tub Woal Wil Randolph Field University of Texas Dallas Jerlock

M D onald pins Cistoldi in wrestling bout

M Donald defeats Angelo Cistoldi in the main event of promoter Harley Cuffman’s wrestling program at the municipal auditorium on a Wednesday night. Cistoldi was disqualified for poor toughness in the first. Meg Donald knocked him out in the second. Davis defeats Haley Ur in the semi final with a pile driver and a reverse, while Frank Brown beats Dutch Gebults in the other fall with an avalanche spin.

Jack Ouckeye Aeevenuu Angelo Cistoldi Harley Cuffman Aother

Tulsa Ready For Saturday Sugar Bowl Prep

NEW ORLEANS La Dec. GINS Another session on aerials defense was no lap for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets today in preparation for the New Year s Day Sugar Bowl contest with Tulsa s Golden Hurricane Coach W A BI Alexander said there would be no scrimmage for his Yellow Jackets Only front line players have engaged in contact work to date Bill Chamberz arrived Wednesday and participated in his first workout since the squad was dismissed before Christmas Tech filed 27 to 4 favorite in pregame betting

New Orleans Gins Georgia‘ ‘Tech Yellow Jackets Tuled Golden Hurricane W. A Bi" Alexander Bill Chamberz Tech

Navy Transfer Cancels Fight

New York is abuzz as a boxing card led by Jake Le Motta at Madison Square Garden falls through. Promoter Mike Sarots called off the event less than three hours before showtime due to a Navy transfer ordering George Rothan and Kochan from the Cogs Guard, forcing cancellation on the scheduled fight night.

New York Dew Su —Orest Navy Mike Sarots Tully Aly Madison Square Eard Jake le Motta George Rothan Nowrs Kochan Ordiss Ellpyrive Ali

Cotton Bowl Promises Real Aerial Show

The Cotton Bowl in Dallas promises an aerial showdown as Texas and Randolph field clash on January 1. Texas boasts the nation’s best pass defense and a potent passing attack led by 120 completions for 1588 yards. The Longhorns also allow little on the ground, ranking among the best in rushing defense, with 503 yards allowed per season per game, and expected to counter any ground attack from Randolph field.

Dallas Der Randolph Field Bol College Texas Loncerns Murk Umark Pennsylvania Longhors Timsey Dai-Hi Stadium Dan D. Rovers

Elsworth to rejoin Texas squad for Cotton Bowl trip

Ralph Elsworth of University of Texas Barkfield plans to ride with the Texas eleven to Dallas for the Cotton Bowl game with Randolph Field, hoping to play part of the contest. He had a 99 degree temperature during a Christmas visit and will meet the Ramblers at the city union Friday. A meeting of Cotton Bowl officials and local leaders is scheduled in Albuquerque as Texas prep for the bowl game.

Ellsworth Ralph Elsworth University of Texas Barkfield Nell Austin Alamo Heights Eiisworth Texas Eleven Randolph Field Lnast The Cotton Bowl Aluete Association Woodall Hulgers B. F. McClain Chamber of Commerce Ramblers Unite Dee Texas Squad Frive

Brackenridge Park Women’s Golf Association Results

Mrs. Fredstrayer won the first flight of Brackenridge Park Women’s Golf, carding 82 for 18 holes. El Spiskman led the second flight with 88. Best putter was Mrs. Richard Pusthee, 33 putts.

Fredstrayer Brackenridge Park

Scranton Fight Results Fractured OCR Note

Scranton Pa report shows scattered fight results with names Babine Warensiee Nilewhie and Sonny Herne amid garbled text. Mentions Worchester California Paul Lewin Oakland and Washington but data is incomplete.

Asnoriater Scranton Mass Sonny Herne Nilewhie Dries Worchsten Johnny Wascestar Wadi Wayhingtion Waigeste Tily -Campnate

Norton Moaning Over Ags' Chances

Miami December 39 0 The Texas Aggies rated as underdogs for the Orange Bowl against LSU, coach Homey Norton says the team must not feel overconfident after a season win. Beamon Flanagan hampered by knee injury, key to offense, could miss action if not ready. Norton remains hopeful and predicts a hard hitting, high scoring game with plenty of action.

Bert Miami Texas LSU Tigers Wotton Collier Jong New Orleans Norton Beemon Flanagan University of Texas

Valley Hi Teams Prep for Game

Harlingen hosts a Lower Valley all star squad game against Upper Valley Saturday night with 30 workouts led by San Benito’s Bdt Hickman and Brownsville’s Raymond Bennett. Proceeds benefit a tuberculosis fund. The long list of backs ends tackles guards and centers names players from Harlingen San Benito Brownsville Edinburg McAllen Donna Mission Pharr Mercedes Donna and other towns populate the two squads. Upper Valley is coached by Chester Allen Bobby Cannon and Johnny Kitchen.

Chancellor Parker Brownsville Knipe Lozano Harlingen Ed Mason Iardape Parker Briar Hagen San Benito Hoover Weaver Millon Pate Hall Brownville Littlepace D. M. Denton Land Meris Weaver Robert Richardson Mercides Walt MecElhapnon Teo Garcia Mercedes Jerry Hausman Upper Valley Milton Baxm Ralph Milliken McAllen Joe Evins Bob Rutledge Steve Idunkewicz Edinburg Robert Hartness Pharr Tony Longoria 22Aro Hinojosa Mission Roberto Nieto Donna Spence Pullin Bill Moore Scar Ding Harley Hazen Don'’ Na Louis Barrera Jim Hogar Antonio Guerra Tima Jones John Henderson Lloyd Baker Bill Rawls Pete Siam Danny Burch Merk Baker Rodesta de la Vina Irwin Man‘el Irvin Yates MrAllen Chester Allen Bobby Cannon Johnny Kitchen

Lily Bowl In Football Lineup Again At Bermuda Event

Bermuda December 30 report on the second annual Lily Bowl game at the Bermuda Athletic Association field next Sunday. Navy aims to avenge last year's T5619 defeat to Army, coached by Capt. Robert Murphy, ex Georgia Tech Orange Bowl captain 1929. Navy coach is Lieut. N. C. Ross, a former backnell.

Bermuda Army Navy Beit Bermuda Athletic Association Navy J Robert Murphy Georgia Tech N.C. Ross Backnell

Georgia Athletic Year a Success

Georgia Athletic Association ended its last fiscal year with a 423,072 surplus after the Rose Bowl earnings. State Auditor B E Wraster Jr cited Frankie Sinkwich led football receipts and total income of 441,289, with 233,313 from football admissions.

Atlanta University of Georgia Athletic Associa Tlum Minn B. E.whraster Jr Frankie Sinkwich

Tennis results from national indoor tournament and rankings

In Brookline Shirley Fry of Akron upset Betty Rosenauldt of South Orange 64 6 2 in the nationals. Lillian Lopaus beat Norman Meister to claim the championship. Lopaus and partner Ming Lopaus advanced in doubles. In Nashville Jack Tuero and Doris Hart earned low berths in the 1943 Southern Lawn Tennis rankings across multiple divisions.

Brookline Max Shirley “Fry Akron Obie Thyual Natlasa Indgor Yinle Bikros Betty Rosenauldt South Orange Akron Elr Pie Lillian Lopaus iCity Island Misa Lopaus Norman Meister Sharon Ming Lopaus Biss Hosmaginat Barbara Wilkons New Rochelle Jean Pipes Wellesler Mus Fry Miss Meister Norma Depperman Harrison Harrison Park, N. J Betty Combe Wextfield Nashville Tenn Jack Tuero New Orleans Doris Hart Mutat Fla Southern Lawn Tennis Association Edwin Davis Marjorie Walte Atlanta Jack Thero Earl Bartlett Sopkins Alice McDobsidn William Ogden Bob Chaplin Oliver Roddy

Eight Left in Dallas Meet Dramatic Round Advances

Dallas high school basketball tournament advances to the quarterfinals as 17 out-of-town teams are reduced to survivors Bowie North Side Fort Worth Arlington Heights. Wednesday results include Sunweb over Athens 53 14 Arlington Heights over Mineola 48 19 Wilson over Boles Home 55 27 and Highland Park over Gladewater 25 18. North Dallas upset the Waco Tigers 37 14. Finals set for Friday night.

Dallas Bowie North Side Fort Worth Arlington Heights Sun- Web Athens Mineola Wondew Wilson Boles Highland Park Gladewater North Dallas Wato Tigers

Track Meet at Fort Worth Returns March 17 1944

Fort Worth will revive the Southwestern Exposition track and field meet after a one year lapse on March 17 1944 announced by R D Evans superintendent of the Fort Worth recreation department. It will be the twenty first event with plans for two divisions one for high schools and one for colleges. A third class for prep schools and junior colleges may be added as developments warrant.

Fort Worth Andeldimeet R. D. Evans

Officers Play Stinson Field In 4 Team Cadet Basketball Night

The Stinson Field post team hosts a 7 30 p m Thursday game at the Cadet Center gym as the San Adlon Aviation Cadet center team battles to avenge a 63 20 loss last week. A preliminary bout features the 509th squadron of the Cadet Center facing Randolph Field Headquarters squadron five.

San Adlon Aviation Cadet Center Stinson Field Cadet Center C. Quint Stinson 509Th Randolph Field

Dodds Voted Sullivan Award Honor for Sportsmanship

New York Dec 30 1943 Gilbers Dodds Boston Avbiello association track star and national 1500 meter champion was acclaimed today as winner of the 1943 Janes E Sullivan memorial award for having done most as an amateur to advance the cause of sportsmanship Selection of Dodds was the result of a poll of 600 sports leaders of the nation Runners up were Bull Smith Hawaiian swimmer and Jon Platak veteran Chicago handball champion Cornelius Warmerdem pole vaulter won the award last year.

New York Gilbers Dodds Boston Avbiello Janes E. Sullivan Mosti Dodds Bull Smith Jon Platak Chicago Cornelius Warmerdem Pole Valtex

Frey Smashed NL Fielding Marks for Reds in 1943

Cincinnati Reds star Frey set new National League fielding records in 1943 by fielding 985 chances with 18 errors in 173 total chances, surpassing Earl Adams 1925 benchmark. Eddie Miller anchored the infield, while Elbie Fletcher and Merril May joined the all star infield at first and third. Passeau led pitchers with 68 chances without an error, and 24 pitchers had perfect fielding. The league as a whole set a new team fielding record of 974 for the eight clubs.

Yoren Lon Tle Frey Cincinnati Reds Teved Frey Earl Adams Chicago Cubs St. Louis Eddie Miller Miller Reds Boston Braves Ford Frick Fletcher Day Elbie Fletcher Pittsburgh Pirates Merril May Philadelphia Phillies Prey May Dan Litwhiler the &J Louis Gardener Phils

Arkansas Upset by Albright Quintet

Arkansas Razorbacks suffer a 47 to 40 defeat as Albright College delivers a strong performance. Ben Jones led Arkansas with sharpshooting though the team failed to maintain its early lead. The upset marks Arkansas’s first division loss of the season, with Albright seizing momentum in the second half.

Baden Ben Jones University, of Arkansas Albright College Razorbacks Win Dewart Q Wien Janes Okines Albright Sloane

Kansas State Set For Washburn In Thursday Tournament Showdown

Kansa State advances to face Washburn of Tonka in the first Thursday night game of the Knipé City basketball tournament. Kansas Yangling led the late surge as the Mixacurl Tiers beat Washburn 209 to 28, with Bob Heintrobin scoring key late minutes and tipping the balance in the final stretch.

Kansas City Dre Kannas State Washburn Tonka Knipe City Sieur Kansas Yangling Mixacurl Bob Heint Robin’ Goo

By-Rice Star Dies in Action

Marine Joe Pykes, a Rice football standout from Newcastle who played for the Owls in 1940 and 1941, was killed during the Tarawa invasion, the Navy department informed. In New York, Lobby Ruffin defeated Beau Jack and Juan Zurita in a Madison Square Garden signing.

S Hpuston Joe Pykes Formar Rice Airate Tarawa Navy Department Ni Rideon Tidhy Lieutenant Price Newcastle Owls Tosh Rourein Zurita New York Lobby Ruffin Beau Jack Juan Zurita Hollywood Madison Square Garden

Sooners Crown Cage Tourney Victory Over Navy Zoomers

The Oklahoma Sooners won the eighth annual college basketball 3a tournament by defeating Norman Oklahoma Navy Zoomers 11-27 in a Wednesday night final. Rice Owls captured the consolation title over Texas Tech 60-36 with Bil Henry scoring 48 points in the tourney, and Bob Kurland trailed Henry by four. Don Grove led Tech with 10 points as Nolan Weeks added eight before fouling out. Southwestern of Texas beat Oklahoma A&M for third place, 15-38.

Theberg Ohetd Oxdubonta Sooners Norman Navy Zoomers Sooners Navy Zoomers Oklahoma Earler Rice Owls Texas Tech Lubbock Houston Darling J. D. Thomas Tech Red Raiders Big Bil Henry Henry Thomas Hale Ais Bob Kurland Oklahoma Aggies Owls Don Grove Nolan Weeks Raiders IMF Perio M. Cowboys Southwestern Texas

Flamingo Stakes nominees and Maryland jockey suspended

About 84 horses are nominated for the Flamingo Stakes 16 000 added with early favorites including Stir Up and Goreesolia. In Maryland Des 30 the racing commission suspended jockey Matthew Guinn for life for allegedly offering a bribe to restrain a rider in an earlier race at Baltimore November 27.

Means K. Brye Baltimore Des Maryland Matthew Guinn Oribe Marleboro Quinn

Horse Racing Notes from Associated Press

The report recalls Sir Hatten as a 1919 Northern winner and notes juveniles Mia Ames and Dance Team among early champions. Belmont stake winners, Professor Tee and Count, plus injury retirements mark a season. New Year’s Day Orange Bowl handicap and Tromical park entries prompt interest as owners claim more horses and transactions reach substantial sums.

Freag Unig Olper Norsy Netory Des Heery Lastix Longs ‘i Bumper Fara Fas Tronteal Park Hia Prenkoess Mia Ames Ice Belmont Professor Tee Paign Robert Shelby Tromical Park

YMCA Leaguers Audition to Attendance Amid Turbulent Season

Fragmented OCR notes recount a 1942 season with YMCA squads and Military Police in competition. Teams faced injuries andShelter shifts as Count Fleet era details mingle with box scores. Mentions include Wood, Withers, Goodwin, Mitchell, McDonald, Schaefer, and Dubinsky scoring for the MP team in unclear contests.

Ami Mio Shelt Eau Count Fleet Newena Poe M.C. A. Quint Thorn Goodwin Jwbruso Mitchel The McDonald Cushing Schaefer Dubinsky M. P

Dry weather boosts Trojans hopes for Rose Bowl

Pasadena report says clear cold weather and soggy footwork could affect the Washington vs. Southern California tilt. Observers note Sam Robinson, AL Akins, and Jack Tracy loom as key players for Washington and the Trojans, with forecasts showing a 70 percent chance of favorable conditions for the New Year's contest.

Frank Frawley Pasadena Calif Dee Washington California Inder Farr San Antonio Thorsay Duo Greg Troians Washington Indy Jack Tracy Trojans AL Akins Puntageinat Us Grussing Cally Forma Tay Joka

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