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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1944

Page

3

18 Fights On First Night Of Gloves Card

The program opens at 7 50 PM at the Municipal Auditorium with 18 fights and ceremonies planned. about 20 more bouts expected Thursday as champions advance to the state tournament in Fort Worth and Chicago. Tickets range from 14 dollars for general seating to 5 dollars for reserved seating.

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Throwback Boxing Pairings Highlight Local Rivalry

A jumble of names and weights dominates a noisy listing of boxing matchups from Jefferson High and nearby clubs. The scattered notes mention Garren versus Lona, Canedo against Esparza, and Aranda against Lozano, among many others, across multiple venues and dates with officials and venues poorly legible.

Jay Garren Jefferson High School Louis Lona Joe Canedo Max Esparza Central Elie High Echee Rees Senne Aranda YPCA Raymond Lozano Central Gathoise High Whonl Barlewuricht Notizats Emis Rowit Patten Vx Desh Bisnxenship

Billiards Champ Bev Chinago Defeats Welker Cochran

In New York opening session of a cross country exhibition series Bev Chinago Hoppe world billiards champion defeated Welker Cochran of San Francisco twice. Chinago won 80 to 23 in 34 innings and 50 to 47 in 87 innings, as a crowd noted the ongoing series.

Chinago Wills Hoppe Welker Cochran San Francisco New York

Giants Sign Outfielder Gardella For 0K Ott Meet

New York Giants signing of Daniel Gardella, a 22 year old from New York, as a trial outfielder for next spring, follows manager Mel Ott reviewing a roster stating the club is 20 percent stronger than last season. Ott praised the pitching staff and noted changes as several players depart or return, with Gardella joining Rucker and Mead in the outfield. A track meet at Heights is also announced with preliminaries at 3:30 p.m. and finals at 8 p.m. as coach Marti plans 24 man squad workouts ahead of line trials.

York Fet UPI New York Giants Mel Ott Ott Giant al Amy Daniel Gardella Ling Joe Birmingham Gardelle Gients Johnny Allen Araitste Geemas Uume Johnny Rucker Milt Voiselle Frank Seward Ace Adams Harry Feldman Ewald Prile Erle Lamberdi Ray Bertes Gus Mancuso Jos Stefenson Bill Jurges Gardella Charley Mead Hugh Luby Oakland Calif Phil Weintraub American, Association Mal Irden

Alma basketball schedule and unit standings update

Fragmented report on AAU or military academy sports with unclear dates. Mentions various squadrons such as Kelly field 04th and Randolph F8tor, plus references to a championship and a Tuesday play date. Details are garbled and names are inconsistently rendered, limiting precise identification of teams or outcomes.

Alma Athintic Asteriivon Avera Reeren Hon Senter Aia Ty de Ierteine Cerien ASA Waa Kelly Field Tael Randolph Slit Nidowk

Sunday School Meets Win Highlights On North Side

Sunday Schools North Side Bepnet and Laurel Menghle Metnudiet posted wins Sunday in a matchups for the Sunday School Athletic association. Cat Blue Wwatine Mra beat Chrivity institute 31 25 and Laurel Heshie defeated Central Christian 813.

North Side Bepnet Laurel Menghle Metnudiet We Beniar Ashet Wal Leanne Associacion Cat Blue Wwatine Mra Keen Chrivity Innitute Laurel Heshie Central Chrisitian

Lanier Nears Cinchin 28 A Cage League

Lanier Voks push toward the District 32 A title as Tuesday’s cage games highlight Lanier vs San Antonio Bobbeats and Edison Bears at Harlandale. Harlandale would claim a share of the lead with a win, while Edison seeks a possible tie with Lanier. Other action features Central Catholic Buttons vs Mustangs and Brackenridge clash as 15 A A rolls on.

Lanier Voks San Antonio Bobbeats Edison Bears Har-rusvile Indians Harlandale Bruins Rezule Vokts Oulfie Edison Indians Bears Lanter Vokes Delfrrion Mustanes Central Catholic Central Eynt Aluio Peacock Brackenridge Crackenridge Deans Jett Yames San Antonio Bobcats Handera Rizh School

3 Man Teams for Texas Open Pro Am Format

Tournament Manager Sam Gobbard outlined a proposed pro am format for the Texas Open February 10 14. If enough professional entries appear about 50 pros are expected with at least 100 amateurs. The plan pairs one pro with two amateurs in threesomes, each pro posting a best ball score for partners. Gobbard says the system avoids hurting amateurs by limiting pro partners and could work well.

Sam Gobbard Goldfert

Aggies Seek Win in Four-Game San Antonio Trip

Aggies finish a four game in four nights swing in San Antonio with a Tuesday night test at Randolph Field House. They aim to split the set after a loss to the Ga del Center Warhawks 40 to 29 at halftime and a prior season opening defeat. The schedule also includes a charity event against the Stinson Maid Pioneers in San Marcos for infantile paralysis.

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Kelly Field intra squad league leads in win streak

Unbeaten Kelly Field intra squad basketball team the "A" squad dominated with a 21 19 road win over NOG 2619 at Vim Trataser Gate. Associated Press notes standout jockeys and racing events from Hialeah to Baylors badminton tourney set for Feb 25 26, highlighting Gulf Coast racing circuits and college chess.

Vibes Kelly Field Guards Taiiy Jake Lowenster Harri Pratt Qrlvang Tidere Hialeah Park East Detachment Alleteio

Painter Mickey Walker Exhibited At Waldorf Astoria

New York February 1 Mickey Walker the former Toy Bulldog now artist unveiled a fifteen painting show at the Waldorf Astoria. Michael Angela Walker spoke of sudden painting inspiration after years in bars and recalled his ascent from welterweight to an artist with a belief in color and risk.

Dusty Ana Tony J. Salento Mickey Walker Edward Patrick Walker Michael Angela Walker Maxwell Simpson Walker Jone Mickey San Antonio Pebruary

Poet Zivie Debuts as Night Club Master of Ceremonies

Pittsburgh report notes former welterweight champion Zivie making a debut as a night club emcee at HMebl with a program featuring his verse. He passes navy physical and plans service entry, while performing nightly until then to earn a salary, asserting he is not Crivhy Sinatra or Gable.

Pittsburgs Zivie Hmebl Jake LaMotta Navy Nells Sinatra Gable Garan

Harbert to Defend Texas Open Title

Harbert to defend his Texas Open title at Brackenridge Park in San Antonio February. He defeated Ben Hogan in a 1942 playoff for the Open and earned a chance to defend this year. Goldfarb seeks to delay McSpaden’s induction to keep attendance and bond sales strong while proposing Pennsylvania or San Antonio draft board transfers.

Harbert Ey Mewn Mathert Brackenridge Park Course Ian Guldfarb Lournsh Inent Minniger Ben Hogans

Boxing Fight Results Roundup From Associated Press

A detailed, name heavy boxing results list from New York and various cities shows wins and knockouts for multiple fighters including Marvin Bry, Eddie Cavein, George Parke, Jackie Collins, Joe Carter, Carmen Gras, and Billy Walken. The report compiles bouts across cities with outcomes like outpoints and knockouts, featuring numerous locales and fighters.

Nica Cavein Chicuzo G. Washington Joey Maxim Cleveland George ‘Parke Washington Tiny Brandins Amilton Jackie Collins Boston Baltimore Joe Carter Rome Natienke Bill Walken New London Bi Brown New Haven Newark N.S Joe Curcig Baywie Freddie Senott Pate Stein Jackie Adams Ridgewood Ark Hot Springs Ark—I Turner Dallas Jim Steuart Louisville Henry Evans Oklahoma City Stanford Stiles Gcranton Charey Sabatelle Dunmte Lester Young Philadelphia Tohmny Vandy Jrick Scranton Henry McMew Philadelship Lynn Mast Bob Wade Beaton

Basketball Scores From Various Colleges and Camps

A frayed score sheet lists multiple college basketball results and camp games. Notable tallies include Cincinnati 71 over Weise Pleid 34 and Indiana State Teachers 49 over Central Normal 36, with several other indeterminate lines reflecting university teams and military camps.

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Fishing and hunting season rules near Bexar County

Game Warden A Altefelder announced fishing and hunting restrictions in Bexar County lasting until May 1. No squirrel or fish hunting is allowed between February 1 and May 1, and trapping is closed until fall.

Bexar County Altefelder Texas

Fourth Army Boys Triumph Over War Workers

The Fourth Army boys defeated the War Workers team 40 to 38 at Fort San Houston Sports Arena on Monday. The close game showcased tight defense and a late rally to secure the win.

Fourth Army Fort San Houston

War bond wrestling show targets $32,000,000 drive

Galveston hosts a war bond wrestling card with 4 wrestlers 2 referees 18 musicians and 18 jitterbugs. Admission is by war bonds 25 to 1000 dollars. Main event features Low's Theft facing Ray Eckert as the top bout. Separate notes mention sports heroes voting for war bonds and regional track and field plans.

Bsp Barney Myers Ett Galveston Alveston Low Ray Eckert

Bowling Drives Fund Drive for Service Men Support

Funds raised under $500 for Victory Legion drivers to buy reels, cards, and small recreation gear for service men aboard ships and overseas. C. W. Hornsby and Louis Quintanilla oversee distribution via the San Antonio Bowling Association as four alleys plan specials during Phillips sweepstakes week to swell the BVL fund. Portraits of confusion surround Petersen and second classics with high prizes and a main center target of $1500.

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Basket Ball Fuss Over Jap Youths in Bridgeton

In Bridgeton New Jersey a Seabrook Farms versus Glass Hat game was halted by police after threats of trouble over Japanese American players. The three youths from a relocation center were to play, but police warned the game would stop if any Japanese on the floor. The Seabrook manager insisted a peaceful game was preferred and the team left the floor when confrontation risk rose. crowd reaction was subdued with no disturbances.

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