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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1944

Page

10

Baseball Men Air Post War Problems

Baseball gropes into its postwar future with Kenesaw Landis and the planners weighing peacetime issues. Meetings through Tuesday signal focus on farm votes, free agents, and legal hocus pocus as minor leagues and the new Ohio State League outline schedules and franchise moves.

Jack Hand New York Kenesaw M. Landis Ageball Mr. Average Par Landis National Defense George Trautman asnoelaUon Frick National League Bamradon St. Louis International League Springeld Mass Williamsport Miler New York Baseball Writers Brickey Branch Rickey Joe McCarthy Yankees Buffalos Chimps Ed Levy Newark Plang 2 Ohblo J” Oly Zanesville Ling Marion Springfield Middletown

Junior Highs Pine Ridge Basketball Tourney Opens

Saturday morning games in Brackenridge and Jefferson gyms opened the junior high basketball tournament. In Class A and B, teams including Bur mink, Lanier, Emerson, Irving, Mann, Hawthorne, Page, Hattis, Twain, and Burtank faced early rounds with Brackenridge and Jefferson hosting the action and semi finals set for Sunday.

Pine Fracken~ridge and Jefferson Bortly Smith Brackenridge Bur Mink An Harris Lanier Mann Hawthorne Ratunday Brarkseuridge Burtank Page Hattis Jefferson Saturnay Emerson Twain

Sunday Schools Basketball Matches Set for Saturday Night

In the Precinct 3 junior league Travis Park Methodist faces Alamo Heights Baptist and First Baptist meets First Evangelical. Senior league games at MC A Woodlawn Methodist feature Central Baptist versus First Baptist and Trinity Methodist.

Precinct 3 The Sunday School Athletic Association Travis Park Methodist Alamo Heighis Baptist First Baptist First Evangelical MC. A. Woodlawn Methodist Central Baptist First/ Baptist Trinity Methodist

Kelly Field basketball results with mixed scores

A chaotic game at Kelly Field saw seven players fouled out as Dr. R defeated Rubber department 45 to 30 with Jos Craft scoring 27 for the losers. In the second league game Property Control beat Me ehing Show 5419, Pete Zamarripa scored 85 for the winners. In a practice game Sapaly defeated Cisians Pevaonnel 29 to 24.

Peeowcastyain Weir Waleg Dr. R Rubber Department Pridny Olaht Jos Craft Property Control Meehing Show Pete Zamarripa Sapaly Cisians Pevaonnel

Lanier Extends Win Streak With 36 21 Victory

Lanier’s unbeaten run reaches 9 0 with a 36-21 district win over Edison Bears. Raul Gongales led Lanier with 12 points as Central Gamolie subdued Tech 28-21. Urbanowich 15 paced Edgewood, and Beall Burbank beat Alamo United 38-12 in separate showcase games.

Lanier Voks Edison Bears Edison Vok Gamolie Tech Southman Antonio Badgewood Tech B Apiry Harlandele Bears Tites Yelly Beall Raul Gongales Howard Johnson Central Sever Buddy Garza Mustard Smith Buff Joe Sarro Garza Urbanowich Edgewood San Antonio

Arkansas Razorbacks Hold Second in SWC With Win

Arkansas beat Baylor 45 to 28 in Waco as Reno Nibolg led with 18 points and Marlin Hicks topped Baylor with eight. Arkansas maintained second place heading into a rematch at Austin against SMU, while Baylor faced a tougher climb and a closer second half.

Arkansas Razorbacks Faylor ‘Bears Waco Bears Invaders Austin Longhorns Southern Methodist Mustangs Reno Nibolg Razorbacks Marlin Hicks Bruing Deway Arkinans Fayettevile Quantet Bayer Arkannas Arkansas Curtis

Horse Racing Notes From New Orleans and Lexington

Jockey Bill Batley rode three winners at the Fair Grounds including Ohied one and Shaffer's Clickety Clack in the Rue Royale purse, with Clickety Clack paying 49.20 for 2 dollars. The article also covers a $25,000 New Orleans handicap and other top grass events at Hialeah Park, naming contenders such as Grasshopper and Green River stable entries, plus Lexington news of Henry H. Knight selling over 100 horses and stock from Valdina Farm for Texas inspection.

New Orleans Bill Batley Fair Grounds Mrs. Ho Shaffer Rue Royale Miami Fla Cary Grasshopper Ugha Carrea Greeniver Stable Fue Freedoms CW. Anderson Kansass W. Gullat Nave Alt. Simmons Air Current GS. Jennings Lexington Henry H. Knight Kentucky Sportsman Valdinn Farman Texas Knight Knight's Gap Waldinx Farms Kentucky Almathirst

Kellyfield Flyers Beat Southwestern Pirates 6?4 in Georgetown

The Kellyfield Flyers traveled to Georgetown for a single league matchup and defeated Southwestern University Pirates 6 4 at 8 p.m. in the night’s only Service basketball game.

Kellyfield Flyers Georgetown Southwestern University Pirates Kelly Pirates

Ratcliffe Leads San Antonio Women’s Golf Friday at Fort Sam

Mrs W M Ratcliffe posted 4 1114-35-76 Friday at Fort Sam Houston course to win the San Antonio Women's Golf Association weekly journey. Mrs Lee Christopher won low gross honors with 5. The association will not stage a match next week because of the Texas Open.

W. M. Ratcliffe Fort Sam Houston San Antonio

Cadet Center league results prompt tight scores

SAACC League Four wumen played Friday night in the Cadet Center intra squadron basketball league. 881h squadron defeated 883rd 44 to 24. Medical Detachment beat Altitude Training. SU-B1 Psychological Research downed BA2nd 40 to 28. 1¢ AR4th squadron beat 509th squadron 40 to 26.

Cadet Center Medi- Cal

Fight Results Across Cities From Associated Price Boxing Card

Boxing results list multiple bouts with winners and scores across cities including Boston Portland Philadelphia Norfolk St Louis Worcester Louisville San Francisco Hollywood San Diego Portland Ore and Obregon Mexico. Notable outcomes feature outpoints knockouts and draws among named fighters and regional venues.

Associated Price Boston Coley Welch Parteland Maine Hetry¢ Chidelewaki Portland Wallace Cross Newark N. J Katie Lourman Washington Philadelphia Guy Borezio Hhuadelhia Beageat Jonas McKeesport Frankin Davia Frankin Grasso Philadayonia Norpolk Frank Wills Yasninetan Jon Arants New York Len Jamp Pennieton Nau Les Rosen Taunton Johhny Los Drew Louisville el Lominville Wits Canton Ohio San Francisco Spencer New Osteais Johnny Garetta Gan’ Francisco Holliwood Fortane Mexico City Joe Roblen Pasadena San Diego Youne Manuel Mezteo Terry Gibson Los Angeles Ore Joe Kahut Woodburn Pedra Dels

Ex-SMU Gridder Injured in Crash

DALLAS February 5. Kelly Simpson a former Dallas High School and Southern Methodist University grid star was seriously injured in a plane crash Friday his mother advised the athletic office at SMU. Simpson an end on the 1942 Mustangs team enlisted in naval aviation and recently stationed at Nola Okla after training at Austin and Del Monte Calif before going to Norman.

Dallas Kelly Simpson Aval Aviation Nola Okla Southern Methodist University Simpson Soutien Methodist University Naval Aviation Aust del Monte Calif Norman

Brady Basketeers Clash With San Angelo Bobcats

Brady Bulldogs host San Angelo Bobcats in Brady Junior High gym. San Angelo beat Brady 39 to 25 recently. Brady suffers season loss of Marvin Glasscock to a blood stream infection. District 9-A tournament set for Ballinger on February 33.

Prendy Fec Une Iis Brady Bulldogs San Angelo Bobcats Brady Junior High Cats Bulldogs San Angelo Brady Marvin Glasscock Ballinger

Navy Shifts Bailey To Texas Campus

Lieut Arthur Buck Bailey, from St. Mary's pre flight school, will run the physical training program for naval light preparatory students at the University of Texas. He replaces Lieut Raymond Beard Wolf, transferred to Jacksonville, Florida.

Proxy Wails Over Lack of Power For Pirates

James Benswanger, Pirates manager, argues offense wins games need hitting to stay atop NL. He lists outfield, infield changes including Babe Dahlgren and Lee Handley, with DiMaggio and Russell returning, aiming to improve from last season's fourth place.

James Jordan Pirtetnott Ther Wna Pittsburgh Benswinger Buccaneers Benkwanger Bucs Waner Brothers Bellswinger Pete Gosehart Bob El-iott Frankie Gustine al Rupeling Oonfield Vince DiMaggio Jim Russell Frank Colman Johnny Barrett Tom QrBrien

Graham to join Navy V-5 program in February

Northwestern University basketball coach notes the team in third place in the Big Ten faces a setback with the loss of captain and forward Otto Graham. Graham enlisted in the Navy V-5 program last June and will be called up for training next month, affecting five conference games after a think date, officials say.

Northwestern University Caplain Graham Navy Ace Coring Naval Dale

Wanamaker Meet Preview Features Dodds and Hulse

New York reports set for Madison Square Garden showcase with Dodds and Hulse favored in the Wanamaker mile. Michigan stars Ross Hume and the Wolverines join rival squads from New York University Army and Notre Dame in a fast night of Millrose action.

Harold Clinz New York Swift Twins Ulrose Madison Squares Garden Ross Hume Michigan Gil Dodds Bil Hulse Robert Wolverines Tenny New York University Maurice Stanton Collender Army Notre Dame Dodds UVLSE Midwest Foss Deids Mrs Don Burneham Dartmoutt Mel Sheppard Jim Beckert Bob Uler Wolverine Nowicki Rochester Johnny Fulton Charley Grohnberges Dartmouth

Randolph Boxing Show Promises Quick Finishes at Randolph Field

Joe Hecke stopped Mantel Garela in the first round of a heavyweight bout. Clarence Thomson knocked out Bobby Gill in a middleweight scrap. Ray Hammons outpointed Nelson Robinson in a middle bout. Curtis Pentington beat Clifton Matthews at welterweight. Herbert Reed defeated Monroe Devers and Joe Robinson beat Mike Alberto in light heavyweight action.

Joe Hecke Mantel Garela Clarence Thomson Bobby Gill Scrap Randolph Feld Ray Hammons Nelson Robinson

USO Goalers Beat USC Army-Navy Team 32 to 30

The USO team retained its unbeaten record by defeating USC Army-Navy in a close basketball game 32 to 30 Friday night. Ace Hage led the winners with 11 points while Gurinski scored 10 for the losers.

Serioal USC Army-Navy Feage Usc-Jwb Yalos Hage Ted Acorns Gurinski Une

Old Pard Signs 10th Season With San Francisco Seals

San Francisco Seals inked veteran pitcher Win Ballou known as Old Pard for a tenth season. Born 1899 in Williamsburg, WA, Ballou described his winter league play and recalled a 3 for 3 game while boasting 83 career wins and 70 losses with the Seals over nine seasons.

San Francisco Win Ballow San Francisco Seals Pard Williamsburg Ballou Bareo Chawer The Seals

Basketball Results Across Colleges and Bases

A montage of scores and standings from multiple colleges and military bases. Teams like Temple, Philadelphia Navy, Georgia, Pensacola Naval Air Station, and Wisconsin appear with varied results, while historical placeholders and garbled names fill the rest of the page.

Hoppe Holds Edge in Exhibition Billiards Show

In Chicago on a Saturday Hoppe defeated Welker Cochran in the last two 50‑point blocks of their exhibition. Hoppe won the first block 50 to 30 in 38 innings and the second 50 to 43 in 43 innings. With 10 of 12 blocks done Cochran trails 509 to 578. Cochran must score 222 to Hoppe’s 100 to win the exhibition.

Chicago Wille Hoppe Welker Cochran San Franciscncia Errinth Hoppe New York Jed Cochran Hopne

Bowling Schedule and Singles Event Details at Main Bowling Center

Sunday's schedule lists Hauser and A. Clay with many bowlers in sweepstakes at Burrows and Main Bowling Center. Ladies Singles and SHEN SINGLES include Billie Braun Adeline Pitluk Jane Phillips Gertie Lewis and many others. Mixed Doubles and various partner lineups shown with times from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Hauser A. Clay Roy Medouals the Phillips Burrows Buddy Buss Dreseh Arrester P. Lange A. Behies K. Ward M. McConnel F. Daehne Hombach Les Meyer Roy Aldeanete Lee Conway BM. Sitgel J. Hickman H. E. Rose H. Schulze W. ‘Ieber W. Spencer E. Galvin Stone Billie Braun Adeline Pitluk Darethy Green Toby Sebera DB. Goldstein Prior Jane Phillips Gertie Lewis Ms. Gramteri L. Canfield M, Funk Emilia Straus G. Molander Eula J. Engle Ruby Ross Irene Smith Yarington Novak V. Simon Low Luts At. Marquardt A’ Mtis Banther Billie Braun Adeline Pitlak di Green Tony Sebera D. Goldstein Dig Prior Kranieri Canfield Ob. Funk Bite Braun Adeline Pulak D.j. Grren Tony Morte Matern Howell Wolfgang Bine Phillipat Creen Gromer G. Lewis H. H. Priot Rani Me Ni Whitnay M. Funk Lunford Ruby RoseBudde Fy Me Hornaby Zoldstein A. Vwis Kyhorn G. Meander-L'Maloder Mariio D. Meifin Dy Howelle D. H. Phillips W. Granieri J. Calmnen Hill Bedford F. MccCahon F. McCahon Rudy Hosejl Bose Punk Mangold Armor C. Horngby F. Funk B. Glove D. Priory Whilmyeoo M. Sunday WW. Marlin Martin de * Howell Wulfgunz J. Phillips W. Graweri M. Grantertt Phillips J. Carlsen B. Bass D. Frie Lunsford B. Janssen Whitney Pink Wagerber McCahon Mitton Miller L. Cobb R. Jackson D. Green B. Brount Conwhyy Sunday Green Tom Grown B. Canhaltex Bleming van Wiedom Yowry Gremtelee H Hendricks I Sibert R Sibert Childrasec Greenier Mrs. Ond 'H, Perler Phylis Roberts B. Roberts Qrauterh Berti Lawis Suva B. Gremme Kamer Ts van Wey Dowdy Lowig d Plemins Greenlee-B Jaleaddriyks Y Sibertit Sibert Childhess Y Cuilerens van Wied Joway M. Granted Girs A. Urednlee Bill Hendricks Sib CR Siberk

Revolta Leads at Phoenix Open in Round Two Chase

Jommy Revolta, famed pro from Evanston, leads the Phoenix Open field with a 66 as two newcomers Les Kennedy and Burney Clael card 68s to sit two strokes back. Veterans Cernig Wood and Sammy Byrd follow, with amateurs led by Harry Todd.

Revolta Rank Pitman Fhoenix Ariz Jommy Revolt Evanston, II Mrnday Les Kennedy Snelesville Burney Clael Denver Cernig Wood Mamarineck Sammy Hyrrd Detroit Ww. A. Stackhouse Seguin Texas Toney Peng Dayton Ohio Todd Harry Todd Dallas Ralph Wolf Monterey Pack Calif Harold Joe” McSpaden Philadelphia Hyron Nelson Otodo Nelson Tay Mangrum Jiis Angeles Harry Coager Minneapolis Joe Kirkwood Jimmay Lines Amsterdam N. Milt Coggins Phoenix Jack Harden Ei Paso Bob Hamilton Ryansville Ind Pauther Greene McSpaden Byrd

Harbert Set for Open Defense this Thursday

Harbert, the defending Texas Open champion based at Lincoln Army Air Field, is due in by Saturday for practice rounds ahead of another Open bid. He has practiced ten rounds despite Army duties and played one event near Lincoln, reporting he is “on his game.”

Melvin ~Uinennernert Lincoln Neb Army Air Field Twain Harbert Sam Goldfarb Champiayn Lincolln

Davis Ex Major League Hurler Dies at 51

Raleigh N C February UPI prank Iinxle Davis 51 former major league pitcher died here Friday A veteran of 20 years in organized baseball including seven years with the St Louis Browns Davis had been in the tobacco business in Oxford NG for a number of years

Raleigh N. C UPI Iinxle" Davis St. Louis Browns Davis Oxford

Phillips Pin Tourney Opens

The ladies acumes event opened the ANT Phillips bowling sweepstakes at 2 p.m. Saturday at Main Center with the first session of men’s doubles. The Sunday session began at 10 a.m. with women’s origins. Men’s singles and mixed doubles will follow. A total of $500 in prizes has been posted for winners.

Ant Phillips Satuuday Main Center

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