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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1945

Page

7

Brackenridge-Traced Showdown In Local Cage Duel

Brackenridge hosts Austin Maroons in a Tuesday exhibition as both teams vie for tournament favor. Lanier versus South San Antonio leads a slate including Edison vs Edison Bears and Buybank at Hot Wells with 8 p.m. starts, while Brackenridge B faces Bandera beforehand.

Brackenridge Austin Cagers Brackenridge Gym Austin Maroons Brackenridge Eagles Lanier Voks South San Antonio Bobcats South Gan Eagles Maroons Austin Jefferson Mustangs Stack Floss Jeff Austi Dyqué Hott Brackenpl Tech Buffaloes Jefferson Burbank Bulldogs Jett Gym Mustangs Abesnsoth Pratele Lea Infiane Seheda Prarie Lea Quaint la Antonia Boys Vett Strangers Aled Vantage Lhe Indians Mustang Ringy Milton McCaskill Mus George Carlisle Vilgry White White Jon Scott Gems Jor Scott Jeffs McCaskill Burbank Rive Tech Lot George Rodgers Parle Gunolff

USO Cagers Lead Kelly Field in Army League rout

The USO team defeated Kelly Field 65 to 26 as Fourth Army edged Center Refres 54 to 95. Craft of Kelly Field scored 25 points while Podlaseh of Fourth Army and Sibiski of the Reserves added 12 each in a Monday game.

USO Kelly Eld War Workers Chhaired Ary Beroice Fourth Army Red Raitlers Usc-Army-Navy Wight Toe Craft Podlaseh Sibiski

WAC Goalers Edge Hondo Army in Fort Sam Houston Tilt

Audrey Story, recently retired due to an arm injury with 50 seconds left, led the WAC Goalers to a 19 1a victory over Hondo Army Aly field at Fort Sam Houston. Harrelsoy of Hondo scored 50, Smine of 1887th added 7, Slory 6.

Audrey Story Bevelee Hondo Army Aly Field Fort Sam Houston Mondey Rght Harrelsoy Hondo Smine Slory

Joyce Beats Chalky Wright in Philadelphia boxing bout

Joyce of Gary Indiana edged Chaley Wright in a brisk Philadelphia arena bout. The New Yorker, 36, displayed late strategy but Joyce landed sharper blows to secure a close decision in a high scoring exhibition setting.

Joyce Chalky Wright Philadeupata Willie Joyce Gary Ind Chaley Wright Philadelphia Wernt Willie

Fight Night Roundup of Knockouts Across Cities

A scrambled boxing results list shows multiple fighters scoring knockouts or decisive losses across cities including New York Boston Baltimore Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland Washington Indianapolis Cincinnati and more. Notable knockouts include Jimen Hox stopping Johnny Wille and Robert Fowler stopping Chignge. Strong names appear with varied margins and venues across states.

Newness Jimen Hox Bow Angeles Johnny Wille S. Deren City PhUadenhia Ehicaeo Chuck Isunter Cioven Land Robert Fowler Chignge Washogton Jimay Rivina Cleveland Ko George Parka Washinston Newark J.—Culin Chaney Idanopalis Gutnainted Billy Geant Orange

Armstrong to clash with Gennaro Mauriello in 10 round bout

Armstong, former lightweight and welterweight champion, meets rising welterweight Gennaro Mauriello in a ten round fight at Los Angeles on a Thursday night. The card features weight listed at 143 pounds and reflects promoter Mike Jacobs lining up Mauriello for a third time against the veteran.

New Haven Conn Wile Pep Hartford New York Willie Roache Wilmington Del Pep Roache Kal- Dim Rewdy Eldgenr Pep Billy Conwhy Fep Ors Angeles Henry’ Armstrong Gennaro Rofo Armstrong Devils Faja Los Angeles Tve

Farr Before Judge Faces Assault Charge at Brighton Court

Tommy Farr former British heavyweight champion pleaded innocent in Brighton police court to a charge of assaulting a young naval cadet after being taunted as a third rate boxer. Cadet John Beltonley testified Farr broke his nose, while Bottomley’s group claimed Farr offered to fight tavern members for four dollars each and said he could not find an opponent at his price.

London Tommy Farr Joe Louis Brighton Farr John Beltonley Parr Hottemley Bottomley

Big Weekend For Trevino Victory Caps Monterrey Trip

Joe Trevino led the War Workers in a weekend basketball swing to Monterrey with 6 points in the first game and 19 in the second, as Kelly won 41-29 after back to back 29-38 and 41-29 scores. The team faced a tough three-up schedule from the Mone Jlerrey dengue.

Kelly Flo War Workers Monterrey Mexico Joe Trevino Tanta Nels War Workers Kelly Juma Matty Vyhe Mone Jlerrey Dengue

31 Fights on Golden Gloves Opening Card

Opening schedule lists 31 bouts for the district Golden Gloves at the Municipal auditorium. After weigh-ins of 93 entries, pairings set 32 bouts Wednesday night and 7 p.m. start with champions in open class advancing to the Fort Worth state tournament. Notable veterans include Gilbert Sreche, Pele Gaglio, Manuel Cocin, and Tom Attra, all active in open or weight classes, with winners headed to Chicago nationals.

Municipal Fort Worth Gilbert Sreche Pele Gaglio Laredo Manuel Cocin Fot Sselly Tom Attra Brooks Field Attra Chicago

Cecil Smiths Polo Team Opens With Victory

Cecil Smiths polo team defeated a Mexican selection 9 to 3 in a practice game in Mexico City. The 25 year American aggregation includes Laddie Sanford Smith Bill Barry Rod Clarence Stark with Bob Lightfoot as alternate. It begins a series with Anahuac and Military Selection on February 18 and 25 in upcoming matches.

Mexico City Polo Fea Cecil Smith Laddie Sanford Smith Bill Barry Rod Clarence Stark Bob Lightfoot Mexico Herradhira Fairs Brothers

Baseball Aces in Pacific Contests

Navy all big league squad ASBR prehiding to tour the Pacific front faces Army air force units in a February game. Major league stars including Peewee Reese and Johnny Vander Meer are listed among the Third Fleet and Fifth Fleet rosters. The tour will visit the Marshalls Guam Saipan Leyte and possibly Australia with two exhibition teams forming the fighting force.

Prarl Harrgr Navy ASBR Army Aly Force Pacific Ocean Bil Dickey MotaRer Marshalls Guam Saipan Leyte Australia Boston Red Sox St. Louis Cardinals Artas Han Os Akes Third Fleet Peewee Reese Brooklyn Joe Grace Louie Browns Barney Me Coskey Detroit Elble le Fittuher Pitt

Texas Open Profits Reported For Brackenridge Park Event

Sam Goldfard, president of the San Antonio Golf Association, announced profits from the Texas Open at Brackenridge Park. Total receipts reached 12 734.25 including ticket sales and entry fees, with expenses around 5 388.73 for prizes and 1.25 taxes. The reserve fund stands near 70 thousand with investments in building and stock noted.

Brackenridge Park Sam Goldfard San Antonio Golf Association T Ie Association Goldfard Association

Three Way Tie for Third in Army League Standings

The Service league sees a three way deadlock for third place as Randolph Ramblers San Marcos Navigators and Honda Comets share identical records after Monday night scores. McCloud led Randolph with 23 points while Cadet Center Warhawks topped Kelly Field 40-33 and Normoyle Deeptechs beat Brookfield Gariders 57-56.

Army Loop Bervice Zaqde Wow Tova Pia Kelly Biel Wea Hraoke Field Ata Gervine Obo Chalenze Menther Stineon Baz Tuceday Randolph Field Ramblers San Marcos Navigators Honda Comets Pete McCloud South Flnins A AAF Randolph San Marrens Hondo San Marets Medical Service School of Brooke General Hospital Cadet Center Warhawks Kellyford Flyers Norringle Deeptechs Warhawks Brookfield Gariders Normoyle Stinson Wormopylera Strosgn Flel Pioneers Loop Nermoyle Pioneers Cadet Center Tan Normavle Roy Witty Witty Walt Boma McCloud Colorado U. Flash MD Waifaian Rother Newener Randolph Elub Mallnud San Marcos Ted Bill Dollings Haly Kelly Helly Hawks John McMahon Bade Rathje Rypolts P-38 Kelly Field Sonny Boy” Matthews Sain Marcos

Sunday Schools Triumph in District 4 Action at Ft Wells

Sunday Schools Highwad defeated Central Baptists 19 points led by Garler while Trinidad Methodists beat Righland Park with Gamboa adding 12 points and Stafkes 10 for the losers in district 4 Sunday school league play at Ft Wells High School. League resumes Wednesday with a double header at Brackenridge, Highland Terrace versus Highland Park and Baptist Temple facing McKinley Jayenne Methodist.

Highwad Eernce Oaethadists Garler Central Baptists Anal Ly Trinidad Methodists Righland Park Butherans Gamboa Highland ‘Tervrace Highland Park J Baptist Templa McKinley Jayenne Methodist

Five-Team Texas Baseball Loop Proposed in Tulsa

A tentative plan for a five city Texas league without official sanction circulated in Tulsa baseball circles. Proponents Mumy and Humphries of the Oklahoma City Indians discussed clubs in Fort Worth Dallas Shreveport and Tulsa weighing a player pool and self-scheduled games to minimize travel. The proposal seeks Cubs option to buy the Texas league franchise after the war and seeks player help, with no formal league approval or national association rules.

Texas Baseball Loop Tolga Oxia Tulsa Baseball Mumy Humphries Oklahoma City Indians Billitcock Tulsa Fort Worth Dallag Texas Chicago Cubs Eagne Plycack

Mexican City Race Meet Sets New Track Record

A 16 year old race record fell Monday at the Mexico City track as Racket clocked a swift time in the feature event. Jockey Hubert S. Jones, under contract to Charing 8. Howard, guided Recegittec ann and Jenaths to the finish ahead Thy Hoare with Petite ilsa third. The Calumet stable’s pick was praised for the victory amid a crowded field.

Bob Wade Butte Mont May Broek Don Mende Sickoy Ann Nes Petiteilsa Trad Neves Uider AU Biv Mendogs Tollywood Park Hubert S. Jones Charing 8 Howard Mexico City

Kid Howard Boxing Vet Dies After Stroke

Chicago reports veteran fighter known as Kid Howard for about 50 years has died from a stroke. A bantamweight start led to a long career. he ran the famous Loo Gym for years, training boxers and guiding aspiring champions.

Kid Howard Chicago Howard Carr Ior Carr Loo Gym Mis

Junior Highs Schedule Thumbs Across Classes A And B

Readable fixtures show Elgheghraes and four tach for Class A and B teams arranged for Tuesday afternoon. North Wiviston district teams Twain and Mann clash at May courts, Emerson faces TDWlhora for two games. On the sea Hide Lanier at Poe and Marrs versus Burbank. AV games begin at 4:45 p.m.

Elgheghraes Etty Inter Schonl Barker North Wiviston Ohodsie Senits Twain Mann Emerson Lanier Poe Marrs Burbank Shegin

Sports talk on county grand jury and racing amid crisis

Harold Scherwitz writes on Kings, mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, and a tense public frame. He links grand jury scrutiny, alleged fixed games, and pressure on authorities with racing track betting and civilian ammunition concerns. The piece blends sport, politics, and crime notes across Brooklyn and Los Angeles contexts.

Harold Scherwitz Kings New York Nat Fiorella LaGuardia Abott William Carlson Brooklyn Minmanta Tim Pasetall Legion Zor Tlon Los Anfgroun California

Steers and Aggies Clash on Aggies Court Wednesday Night

The Texas steers meet the Aggies on the Aggies basketball court Wednesday night for their first clash of the season. Both teams seek a win to hold or change positions in the Southwest Conference standings. A rematch is scheduled in Austin next week to conclude the series.

Woulell Arnrum U.S Texas Steers Aggies Tean Texas Ageles Austin

Basketball Scores From Diverse Navy and College Teams

A scrambled list of basketball scores and team names from various institutions and bases. Institutions include Navy Preflight, Wake Forest, Western Kentucky Teachers, East Kentucky, and Ohio area colleges. Scattered city and base references appear with inconsistent spellings and figures.

N.Y Rawbury Fxeabrlertan A C. Slole Ca Clini Stata Yermtukey Qerenipa Navy Intelligence Chhunko Patienit Baker PaiMberfored West Virginia Ato Tabata Binte Earlham Butter Kinhan Puuskourl Am Romulix Detroit Jaws Nave Drake Central Stow Parton Laubert Field Washington Loita Otterbein Kenyon Phun Otters Daw Tng Kal Gover Ambeore Buckler Sect

McSpaden Nelson In Local Movies at Texan theater

Byron Nelson and Jug ( Harold McSpaden ) appear in a 1944 golf exhibition tour with top pros in Alexandria Louisiana and Shreveport Louisiana. The Texan theater show Wednesday features Nelson and McSpaden in 18 hole and 14 hole matches against Sal Stoddard Jack Stoddard Frank Areh Ross McDade and King. The events showcase wartime golf talent and draw crowds at regional clubs.

Herald Jug McSpaden Byron Nelson Hack i. San Antonio Tiy Texan Theater Alexandria Peh Hareld “Jug McSpaden Jihe Rapides Golf and Country Club Sal Jack Stoddard Fort Wortts Texas Frank Areh Bureveport Feu Harold Mespaden Shreveport Country Club Ross McDade Lalisians Tring King Lenal Shreveport Country

Settlements League Basketball Scores Report

Settlements League fixtures show Weeley Howskya Mandy boys losing 38 to Riversie. Mexican Christian Institute down BL Mark's 24 to 17. Weeley House posted 25 against Guadalupe Center 18 in dense league play.

Settlements League Weeley Howskya Mandy Riversiie Mexican’ Christian Institute BL. Mark's Weeley House Guadalupe Genter

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