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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1943

Page

2

Sparkman on AP All State Football Team

A garbled report lists Sparkman as part of the AP All State Football Team with players from Breckenridge Fort Worth North Side and other Texas schools. It names positions and several players including Charlie Sheets and Joe Williams among others with numerous OCR errors and misspellings.

Sparkman Thomas Jefferson San Antonio Jesty Bolles Lufkin Pete Cdoms McAllen Joe Williams San Angelo Chastes Boyles Tampa Bobby Layne Highland Park Dallas George Walmsley Goose Creek Charles Easter Wace Bill Taylor Jack Wiswell Austinc Jackles Dwayzie Tucker Waco Forest Grigg Longview Mints Guy Owens Amarillo John Rollwage Suniel Crater Douglas MacDonald Highjad Park Milton Axon Wmcailen Olver McKay A. Tite Marshall Milton Rabhblne Ends George Collins Rightvn Jefferson Backs Frack Meens Brackenridge

Medicos Capture USC Army Navy YMCA League Title

Fort Sam Houston champions Medicos defeated Bondo Dilscort 37 to ? to claim the USC Army Navy YMCA basketball league crown. Hauk led the Medicos with 14 points as top scorer. A new league opens January 10 under athletic director Duddy Weir.

Medi Feal Service School Fort Sam Houston Usc-Army-Navy YM. C Bondo Dilscort Hauk Mevileas Baines Ieading Jalary H.R “Duddy” Weir

Bowling alleys in Texas to close for New Year eve

Reads like a damaged note stating that main centers Broadway and New Grand Lanes will close New Year Eve with Simon's Lanes and Turner City open. Reopens Saturday morning January 3 with Broadway possibly reopening. Turner Club remains year round except Christmas Eve. Famey's closed. others refinished and reopening at 10 am.

Texas Vencver Main Center Broadway New Grand Bowlers Simon's Lanes Turner Cid Texas Main Woos Turner Club Famey's Janes Allers

Yank Keller Becomes Ensign in Navy Service

Ensign Yank Keller of the New York Yankees was sworn in today with his wife and child present. He reported to Freceriex Massachusetts for active duty on January 2, joining the U S maritime service.

Cherrie Keller New York U. S Mariime Keller Freceriex Marame Commission St. . Petersburg Ud Yacee

Empty Seats In Rose Bowl May Dampen Attendance

Pasadena California reports weather and travel limits likely to keep Rose Bowl crowd below 63 000 for the Washington versus Southern California game. Despite rain and restrictions, the Pac California clash remains a key coast conference title duel with Washington strong and USC a dangerous underdog.

Pasapoya Calif Washington California Prankie Rhempionship Warthington Stemingly Trojans

Randolph's Cotton Bowl Dream Meets Texas Longhorns

Veteran Randolph supporters recall how Lieut Day urged recruiting top players to compete with major colleges. The 1930s idea finally paid off as Randolph, now a football power, faces the Southwest Conference champion Texas in the Cotton Bowl.

Air Post Day Randolph America Longhorns Les

King Koay Returns to San Antonio Ring Next Wednesday

Ted King Koay resumes wrestling at Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio after a year and a half layoff. He meets Jack McDonald in the main event with Frank Brown and Dry Davis on the undercard. Prelims feature Jack Kennedy versus Jack Melly and Chief Joe Little Beaver against Kola Kwariani.

Ted "King Koay Ws San Antony Iaecal Jack McDonald Municipal Auditorium Harry Coffman Frank Brown Dry Davis Jack Kennedyl Jack Melly Joe Little Beaver Kola Kwariani

Flanagan Out of Aggies Lineup in Football Clash

The article reports Aggies star Flanagan sidelined with injury, causing lineup adjustments as coach Bernie Moore plans strategy against rivals. Homer Norton notes changes after Van Buren’s limited recent action and signals possible shift to new backfield plays.

Merion Flanagan Mali Texas Goacht Homer Norton Steve van Buren Hardy Bernie Moore Jamlan van Burén Wiley Norton Flanagen Olney

Peace Reconciles Vaughan Durocher in 1944 Baseball Scene

The era’s page shows Vaughan and Durocher settling a dispute as Brook­lyn Giants prepare for 1944. A season of peace returns with players rallying behind Manager Leo Durocher after Robo Nowsorm’s suspension, signaling a unified team mood and renewed chances for success.

Tennis Championship Match Headlines Local Victory

A scrambled report details a tennis event where Shirley Evee-yearedd Aken, a schoolgirl, faced the defending champion Lihen Leosug in the singles final at Longwood. The narrative notes the era's top players and mentions pairs action with Nor Ma Motor and Sharon amid a disrupted schedule and city standings.

Farook Life Mans Shirley Evee Norma Motor Nytby Sharon Miss Lopaue Rory Taseneueet Goat Grange

Dallas High Cagers Clash in Semi Finals

Dallas High School and Bowie meet in the semi finals of the Palas High School Invitation tournament. The day’s play sees Cro ner Trott and SiMner facing Highs and Park as competitors, with the schedule noting a hockey overrun at New Park.

Dallas Bowie Palas High SiMner

West Squad Drops Couple in Big Football Rift

West squad loses two players ahead of Saturday's game with San Francigny. Floyd Rhea, 216-pound guard from Oregon, withdrawn after disclosure of prior pro play. Walt Wessmer and Clyde Powers reassigned to guard duties after two games with the Chicago Cardinals last season. George Bettridge from Utah is out due to illness.

San Francigny Andy Kery Floyd Rhea Universlty Oregon Walt Wessmer Fourth Air Force Marenfield Clyde Powers Texas Christian Chicago Cardinals George Bettridge Utah Dultback

Elmira Pioneers appoint Alf Todd manager for next season

Elmira New York December 31 Alf Todd former National League catcher will manage the Elmira Pioneers of the Eastern League next year. The community owned club announced his appointment to succeed Ray Brubaker. J Roy Glunk was reappointed business manager. Todd was a player coach for the Chicago Cubs last season.

Elmira Alf Todd Elmirs. Pioneers Cub Ray K. Brubaker J. Roy Glunk Todd Chicago Cubs

Odd Football Season Winds Up in Odd Way

A chaotic finish to a strange football season features a water boy scoring, a nine week layoff for a Rose Bowl entrant, and charity donations from several bowls. Texas Longhorns face Southern California, with a 35,000 crowd expected, as ECU and others replay notable game outcomes and the Sugar Bowl pits Tulsa 4-Fs against Georgia Tech. Ohio State?

Ambiguous 1910s college score table item

A fragmented list of college and military team scores across regions Midwest Southwest and beyond. It includes Washburn, Ohio Wesleyan, Wichita Boeing, Texas Tech, Baylor, and naval bases amid scattered place names and questionable OCR reads.

Deloul Langtelana U Midwest Washburn Kay State Hamar Eau Cistre Trechere Ohio Wexievan Fort Hayes Wishita Kan Boeing Lombers Valparaian Texas Lutheran College Oklahom A Texas Tech Phillies Ollers Texas Christsas Wil Rogers Sheppard Baylor Covateann Boat Ortotk Maral Willam Diary North Carolina Shineton Whitman Southern California Tech Pfizotewell Navy Bate

Land Owners Honor Warden Hitzfelder

Arthur E. Hitzfelder, regional game warden captain, was honored at a Welitore meeting by the Land Owners and Hunters Association. They presented him a watch for services to landowners and hunters. Hitzfelder has held the post 15 years and secured 631 convictions with fines totaling 27000 dollars.

Arthur E. Hitzfelder Region 5 Jhern Welitore

Saturday Bowl Setup Details for Midseason UK Bowl Games

New York report lists key bowls with dates sites and matchups. Rose Bowl Pasadena hosts Southern California versus Washington. Sugar Bowl New Orleans features Tulsa against Georgia Tech. Orange Bowl Miami matches Louisiana State against Texas A and M. Cotton Bowl Dallas pairs Texas with Randolph Field. East West game San Francisco attendance 58,000. Sun Bowl El Paso pairs Southwestern Louisiana at Texas with New Mexico. Texas other bowls include Houston Arkansas and Southwestern Louisiana.

New York Waterboy Houston Texas Washington Trojans Southern California San Francisco Fi Paso New Mexico Southwestern Randolph Field Flyers Army Air Forces Aid Society Glenn Dobus Longhorns Texas University Audiente AGGIE Bennig Moore T.gutsiang State Homer Norton Miami Texax Grorgin Tech Eddie Prokop Oklahoma Ball-Cartiers Arkansas A Southwestern Louisiana Institute Antonio Pasadena Calif University of Waashington New Orleans Tulsa Georgia Tech Lowstana State Tesas A Daliss Texras San Francispo Arkansas Louisiiana Distrfate BE Paxa Vx New Mexico

Dahlgren and Phelps Traded to Pirates for 1943

Philadelphia announces Babe Dahlgren 31 will join the Pittsburgh Pirates next year while Babe Phelps, 36, also joins after voluntary retirement. The exchange, confirmed by Phillies president Bob Carpenter Jr, includes an undisclosed sum. Dahlgren hit .288 last season. Phelps played 109 games in prior seasons and had drafted status 3-A.

Philadelphia Babe Dahlgren Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Babe Phelps Wil d Arade Bob Carpenter Jr Pirates Phelps Dahlgren

Chicago U Tries For One 43 Win

Chicago University fans are promised free admission to a New Year’s Eve college basketball game at the midway house on campus. The Maroons add Chicago Technical College to the schedule, aiming to end a 45 game losing streak dating back to 1843 and capture a 1943 victory. Tech, in its first basketball season, has won one and lost one.

Chicago Drc University of Chicago Maroons Chicago Technical College Tech

Tropical racing action heats up at Tropical Park and Fair Grounds

Tropical Park and Fair Grounds host morning racing with 58 claims in 43 days. Jockey Layton injures ankle but rides on, Valdian Lord’s effort praised. Attendance climbs to 5205 with 9382754 wagered on the eight race card. Bir War captures Daytone purse while Layaway. several horses earn payouts, and Sassy Mate wins in Mexico City amid a ceremonial prize for Ramage.

L. H.liver J. R. Layton Tyayton Valdian Lord Kate Florida Daytone Gutaider Bir War Jaku Preedmian Diud Birch Tod End Page Serond Fill Bulley Burdco Farm Winnner Ho Homan Jones Huracon le P Mexico City Sasay Mate Burnage Arlington Texas Ihinoie Racing Commission Hipadroma di Tas Sassy Mate Bangted Wiliams Illiants Racine Comminalon Ramage

Fight Results From Unnamed Treks Across Three Cities

Fragmented OCR shows fight results with multiple garbled names and places including Taunton Newport Philadelphia and Philadelphia entries. Incomplete scores listed as 145 146 200 across various venues. Unable to extract coherent event details due to severe transcription errors.

Pala River Manka- Whitey Rhinn Taunton Nase Ongar Sugex Newport Phidnitetntia Nivie Rinantina Philadelphia Edaln Wilcot

Randolphs Ramblers Trek to Dallas for Cotton Bowl

Randolph field Ramblers arrive in Dallas to face Texas in the Cotton Bowl game. Weather expected partly cloudy but mild as Cleveland Ramblers scout the Longhorns and declare confidence. Mayor Woodall Rodgers misses contact with the squad but civic officials greet the team arriving for the big Saturday clash.

Dallas Randolph Field Texas U. S. Weather Bureau Woodall Rodgers Randolph Vield Rodgers San Angelo Lutkin Tesma Umits Randolph Houston Street

Radio Football Here She Bowl Preview Saturday

Radio football coverage lists matchups for Saturdays bowls with times in local zones. Texas A and M faces LSU in the Orange Bowl at Miami at 2 45 p m Georgia Tech meets Tulsa in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans at 1 p m Texas plays Randolph Field in the Cotton Bowl at Dallas at 3 45 p m Washington battles USC in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena and the East West Shrine game is in San Francisco with San Antonio times broadcast on KTSA KABC and WOAI.

KTSA Nook Texas A Louisiana State Miami Georgia Tech Tulsa New Orleans University of Texas Randolph Field Dallas Washington Southern California Pasadena KABC San Francisco San Antonii

Stagg and Stimson Clash Over Football Role

In Pasadena Amos Alonzo Stagg, coach of the College of the Pacific, says football earns gratitude to the navy and asks Henry L. Stimson to include football in army training. Stimson replies the army plans are fixed, calling the other view a great mistake.

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