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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1945

Page

16

Rose Bowl Crowd Tops 90000 at Pasadena Extravagan

The era of New Year grid spectacles returns as bowl crowds near 200000. Alabama versus USC head the Rose Bowl scene in Pasadena with about 96000 fans, while Oklahoma A&M meets St Marys in New Orleans for roughly 72000. Other key matchups include the Shrine game in San Francisco and the Orange Bowl between Miami teams in various venues, with expectations for large attendances and favored margins across the slate.

Aly Murray Rose Associated Press Weiter Pasadena Rosebowl Alabama Larice Tro-jans California New Oreleans Oklahoma Aggies Ted Tannehill Achiog Althateh Hyly Crus Stan Koslowski Crusaders Miami Hurricanes TEXAS Dallas Chacy Tripps Georgia Tulsa Houston Crowes Naval Paso Denver New Mexco Jacksonville Pin Wake Forest South Caroline Fresno Galil Drake State

Crusaders to wear plastic helmets in Orange Bowl

Allentown Pa December 31 Holy Cross will not alter its Florida Orange Bowl attack dressing. The Crusaders will wear tight plastic helmets to cope with extreme heat in Florida. Allen town High coach J Birnew Crum aided by Doggie Julian sought plastic gear from Muhlenberg alum and Holy Cross staffer.

Allentown Holy Cross Sunshine University of Miami Crusaders Helmuts Scowless Allentow Florida Alin "Doggie Julian Foremer Muhlenberg College Haly Cross J. Birnew Crum Allentown High Attentown Geum Simerstitlans

Bowl Schedule Here and There From Far Flung Games

Fragmented schedule notes show a mix of college bowls and games with times and locations across cities including New Orleans, San Francisco, Houston, Birmingham, and Denver. Notable matchups include Texas versus New Mexico and Florida State lines, with various kickoffs and attendances indicated in a busy, uncertain OCR.

Bamboo Bowl First on the List

Manila reports the Bamboo Bowl opening with the U S Army Stars facing Tagle’s squad in a 1946 New Year clash. Stadium crowds expect 25 000 soldiers on pay day as teams led by Tomasic Zino and veterans Snyder Wygle Hayles Lever collide in a tropical kickoff.

Manila United States Wiy Andy ‘Onnaie Clark Fiotd Joo Zino Tagle Anestini Tomasic Temple University Aee Zino Holy Cross Ie Washington Redskin Bob Snyder Kansas State Ralph Wygle University of Karna Pave Anderson Chilfornia Ray Hayles Pack Texas A Ed Lever Northwestern

Polo Round Robin Draws Big Polo Crowd at Millerfield

A Sunday round robin at Millerfield featured ten polo stars on three teams. Bil Barry and Johnny Higan of Tallas, rising Southwest prospects, played nine periods alongside Geel Smith, Col J A Lapham, George Jehmany Laphan, Hugh Fitzsimmons Jr, Roy Bary, N A Quintanilla, Col Jin Watson, and others as crowds swarmed to see the event on a warm afternoon.

Millerfield Bil Barry Johnny Higan Tallas Southwest Exch Geel Smith J. A. Lapham George Jehmany Laphan Hugh Fitzsimmons Jr Roy Bary N. A. Quintanilla Jin Watson Asill

Texas A&M Faces Baylor in Early Big Week Schedule

This week features Texas A&M hosting Baylor and Oklahoma, with Rice, Rice and Texas Christian in action. The schedule lists matches at College Station and Houston sites, including Southern Methodist games and a Texas A&M versus Texas Christian clash.

Baylor Texas E Arkanean Southern Rice Texas Texne A&m Exis Bennerdine Christian Saylor Oliakoma Kelly Tield i Southern Methoditah Ve. Treas Arm College Station Ahelstian Vx Honaston Atkmans Fayettecilio Ting Texan A&m Souther Methorist Va Towald Araneae al Fayelterie

Riggs Wins Santa Barbara Invitation Tennis Title

Bobby Riggs defeats Fred Terry 4-6 6-1 7-5 6-4 to win the Santa Barbara invitation professional tennis tournament. doubles title goes to Riggs and Faunce 7-5 1-6 2-6 8-6 15-18 in a long final.

Santa Barbara Calif Bobby Riggs Fred Terry Bill Tilden Ari Lester Stopfott Iron Riggs John Faunce

Broemer Captures Manila 4060 Title in Army Olympics

Walter Broemer, former Jelareon high truck sit, won the 400 meters in a driving rain at Manila in the army Olympics. The event saw Lieut Frank Carr, Waco Texas, and Sgt Joe Leelakre among top finishers in multiple races. Bowden of Maplewood New Jersey prevailed in a Philippine tennis doubles to conclude the day’s action.

Walter Broemer Jelareon Manila Pix Broemer Prank Carr Waco Texan Ian Carr Embree Kennedy Roanoke Ray Harris Trenton Joe Leelakre Augusta Maine Harold Metcalf Hollis Okla Drdemer Getteraany Frank Bowden Maplewood N. J Paul Xanthos Los Angeles

Phyllis Otto to Wed St. John Germain

The engagement of Miss Phyllis Otto, Atlantic woman amateur golf champion, to Lieut. John H. Germain of Drexel Hill Pa., was announced by her parents Mr and Mrs George A. Oble of Atlantic. Otto is a member of RothWestern University. Germain is a Penn State pastor and has long been linked in golf with his sister Dorothy in tournaments.

Atlantic Iowa Phyllis Otto Wratern Liu John HB Germaini Drexel Hill George A 'Oble Otto Rothwestern University Lieulemant Germain Penn State Germil Dorothy

Roundup of College Basketball Buzz from New York to Kentucky

Coaches and teams across major conferences clash as unbeaten squads face testing runs. Adolph Rupp’s Kentucky aims to prove critics wrong while Oklahoma State, Texas, and Notre Dame push through dense schedules. Kansas State and Wyoming showcase strong showings as regional rivals eye key matchups.

New York Adolph Rupp Mulor Bockek Nest Maison Saunte Cardo John Kaintuchsaq Ghettelebtt Ringinatis Oklahoma City Rastor Prowl Conelad University and Westminster Heniat Kentucky Anit Awertiy de Paul Hoaten Troiana Ome Northwestern Cay Oye

Treuter Wins 500 Prize in Dallas Tenpins

Mikoy Thanis Jr. of Dallas tops the Cotton Bowl Singles Tenpin Classic with a 16274 total and 208 average across eight games to claim first prize of 1000. Chase Trenter from Ban Antohlo finished second with 1614, earning 600, while Toots Kempe of Osilis took third with 1614 for 300. Other San Antonio entrants posted varied scores as Tranter rebounded from an early 170 start to finish strong with 238 and 224 in final games.

Dallas Dee Speriag Mikoy Thanis Jr Army Air Forces Lakewood Lanes Prige Chase Trenter Ban Antohlo Toots Kempe Osilis Jack Taveryr Fark Worth R. E Robinson Houston San Antonio I Wesley Merck Johnny Dowdy Leonard Mangold Eynie Hizzo Norbert Renshorn Willie Quanieri Kerry Merck Leroy Brit- Tens Figey Calvani Tranter

Riverside Golf Tournament Draws Scattered Chaos

Fragmented notes describe a Riverside golf event with unclear schedules and many named players. The draft lists pairings, potential competitors, and various surnames such as Garpanter Ruhita Wiggr Connil Anderan and Verne Estenda, with multiple misprints and unreadable phrases. The chaotic text hints at a Monday Riverside event with matchups and standings, but specifics are obscured.

Riverside Full Dleana Dikyelly Wan Riverside Sweenstakes Tiverloeehy Falta BEIGE Ed Garpanter Init Dat Jolvad C. Ruhita le Riaign Vy IL McCinhisherty Cleveinod Acockuit Floven Hanks James Converseva Tom Lane Sasvero Loney Clos Loula Cartera Tise Loren Wiggr A Kungover Connil Anderan Westey Bltia Sr Haney Syelic Donia Milter Verne Estenda Mahaein Borrke Dragark Swath Ne Wawer Jack Carney Howie Rink Kroner Lider Pikes Shocker Cavanaugh

Cage Officials to Give Arm Signals

A group of Southwest Basketball Officials Association members met at the Gunter hotel to discuss the introduction of hand and arm signals to designate fouls. Speaker Mike Williamson announced the next session will be January 7. Nine members received examinations as part of the program to clarify calls for broadcasts and crowds.

Mike Williamson Southwest Gunter Hotel Wiliamson Bouthwest Waallamsan Ninciorn Associaion

Sportlights on 1947 hopes from local sports figures

In a December MH tour feature, William Osley of the Attorilo Texas Inague baseball club vows a new Mission base ball setup with fresh management and gear. Robert Hackenschmitt Glay foresees booming car proves and faster races, while Claud Holland Keclam wants a massive Alamo stadium football crowd. Dorathy Livengood anticipates war crimes disclosures harming wrestlers, and Dayee Jacobs predicts clashes with sports writers. Byron Popfoulé eyes a winning season and a protectable sister. The Light Storts Tape pledges honest sports coverage with fewer errors.

Dagits Reying William Lawrence Osley Attorilo Texas Inague Hall Dlay Robert Hackenschmitt Glay Td Sporter Claud Holland Keclam Alamo Stadium Ant Doratehy Livengood Mier Jacobs Dayee Bontso Byron W. Popfoule

Sweepstakes Golf Kellam Awaits More Entries at Willow Springs

The Willow Springs course hosts a weekly handicap medal play event with 34 participants for the San Antoniót sweepstakes golf field. Jock Ammann and CG Smith tied for top prize in the Willow competition, with Smith shooting 75 and several players tied for third. High winds produced many high scores as the event moves toward additional entries and upcoming local tournament pairings.

Willow Springs Course San Anlonig Jock Ammann CG. Smith Ammann Smith Hick Willifort Marold Binglock Hob Holleran Joe Beasley Jack Dentke Jack Rheinardt Abanard Ilyachadls North Texas San Antonite High Brackenridge Tusday Claud Kellam Dalby John Bragin Houston Clive Schuols Deflersar Attonto Tech Burbank Lanter

Turfman and Vancouver sprinter Hurt in Auto Crash

Atalacadero Calif report states race horse owner George Trvine of Cornellia and former world sprint champion Perry Williams of Vancouver B C were recovering from injuries after an automobile accident near Alascadera.

Atalcadero Calif Dec George Trvine Cornellia Perry Willians World Champign Vancouver B.C

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