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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1944

Page

3

District 15 AA basketball opens with Brackenridge vs Austin

The District 15 AA basketball tournament begins with Brackenridge facing Austin in opening action at Brackenridge gym. Jefferson Mustangs meet Corpus Christi Buccaneers in the second game as Kerrville and Kerr lines join the three way scramble. Other tonight games feature Laredo Tigers vs Tech-Kerrville survivor, with late doubles deciding losers in a double elimination format.

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Dodgers manager Durocher may cancel soldiers tour

The Lip Durocher, manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, plans to direct the team at the season start even as overseas tours to entertain U S troops hang by a thread awaiting definite word. If no firm decision arrives soon, the trip to entertain soldiers will be called off.

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Serv ice league round two opens in Kellyfield arena

Four teams compete as the Service League final round begins Thursday night at Kelly Field. The Warhawks visit the Kelly club, riding an unbeaten streak, while Kelly seeks a lone league loss avenged. Other games send Randolph field to Fort Sam Houston to face the Medical Services squad as a stacked lineup from Stinson field house and nearby bases join the tournament.

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Farewell to Arms Not For Sale in Hollywood Re‑make Plans

Hollywood chatter notes Warner and Paramount rivals courting the hit Farewell to Arms as a star vehicle. Ingrid Bergman eyed opposite Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca pairing. Victor Herbert score option pursued by Mike Todd with Dennis Morgan slated for multiple projects at Warner Bros. Horse comedy clash with Trigger teased amid Sensations of 1944.

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Sclons Fret Over Women Wrestlers in Congress Debate

Washington reports a congressional committee hearing on women wrestlers and public performances. Clergymen including Rev. Oscar Fisher Blarkwelder described the shows as burlesque and urged they be stopped. He also condemned walkathons as immoral and urged elimination.

Washington Congres Problm Congressional Oscar Fisher Blarkwelder

Racing Notes from Hialeah Park Highlight Busy Meet

Racing notes recap at Hialeah Park feature a chaotic start and fast times. Bryson colt Elia HK shown racing speed but falters. Markel withdrawn from Black Helen handicap. Sun Again stablemate wins race. High Fox claims maiden and a private transfer shows ongoing farm activity.

Célumet Farm Markel Sun Again

Exhibition Schedules Double Exhibition Schedules Double

Weather and travel conditions may affect over 80 spring exhibition games. Of 78 scheduled plus five tentative, more than half are vs major league clubs with the rest against International and American Association teams and service clubs. Last spring AL teams played 40 to 40 games in training in the North.

International American Aaunciation Service Club Oppositton

Hockey race tightens into home stretch as five teams vie

Five NHL clubs chase three playoff spots behind Montreal as the league nears the season’s end. Detroit holds second by two points on idle Toronto while Boston and Chicago contest for fourth. Detroit’s Red Wings, buoyed by an eight of ten run, face the Rangers at Madison Square Garden with home ice in mind. Chicago’s schedule is the easiest among the four hopefuls with 15 games left, Detroit 7, Toronto 24, Boston 11. Bainbridge notes a separate aviation record by James Y. O’Connor as a shuttle run marks 43 seconds for 30 yards at Bainbridge Field.

National Hockey League Montreal Canadiens Detroit Toronto New York Rangers Madison Square Garden Boston Chicago Blackhawk Duck Adams Red Wings

Three In Row For Cox Over McDonald In Pro Wrestling

Ted Cox defended his weekly wrestling title with a three fall win over Jack McDonald at City Auditorium. McDonald was disqualified in the third fall after an illegal hold. Abe Coleman toppled Angelo Cistoldi in the semi final, while Jack Kennedy won a preliminary when Ellis Bashata was disqualified for rubbing soap in Kennedy’s eyes.

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Woman Becomes First To Vouch for Boys Sports in Joliet

Central elementary school honors Mrs. Josephine Rufus, 40, who becomes the first woman to oversee boys sports in Joliet's history. Rufus, a former physical supervisor, recently returned from armed service to take the role.

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