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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1944

Page

2

Revolta 11 Under Par in Open Victory at Texas Open

Revolta 11, a 32-year-old Italian from Evanston, Mich., captured the Texas Open with a 274 total, two strokes under the tournament record, and earned war bonds worth 128 dollars. Nelson and McSpaden finished tied for second at 274, while Barrert and Wood followed in the top spots amid adverse weather and slow fields. Amateur Leroy Bransen won a 100-dollar bond with 297, the best amateur score, as only 41 of 157 starters completed the 72 holes.

Paloalaking Johnny Revolte Talian Evanston Oper Mal Rowid Brackenmdke Park Finsh Brian Nelson Toledo Ohio Harold “Jug” McSpaden Philadelphia Nelson McSpaden McSpider Harrert Melvin Chick” Barrert Lincoln Neb Craig Wood Mamaroneck Wie Goggin Waite Plains N.Y Henry Ransom Galveston San Antonian Leroy Bransen Philip A. Donohue Port Bam Mouston Sioux City Revolta Taybe Ihowse Texas Lord Byron Faday Teadey McSouden Hit Jug Spaden Pir Mac Harbert Galing Pan Priday Meg' Spaden Ed Darley

Brackenridge Park Women to Meet Ahead of Handicap Tourney

The Women's Golf Association at Brackenridge Park will hold a 10 a.m. meeting at the park clubhouse on Wednesday before starting the weekly handicap tournament at 10 30. A six weeks tournament or a silver identification bracelet given by Mrs. Claxton Benedum will be awarded.

Brackenridge Park Women's Golf Association the Park Claxton Benedum

Prize Winners From Tezay Tinen World Tournament

Prize winners listed with numerous names and addresses across states and cities. The document records values in dollars, bonds, and prizes, noting participants such as Johony Wevada Freemon UL and Abe Espinosa, with multiple locations including Ohio Texas California and New Mexico.

Heven Vonda Weil Johony Neh Force Trataikx Command Manmranece Lone Ransue U. S Aritime Wervier Iveston Texas Wille Goggin White Paine Hazallins Greensboro Airfield Harry Cooper Minnesnoire Tive Tony Penna Deyiad Hiv Ethty David Oh Reymond Attore Fort Worth Abe Espinosa Krywuestile Leonard Dodson Kansan City Tod Menetee Sen Aalate Bees Boy Pete Gooper Gainenville Colorado Springs Cato Wiente

Open Profits About $1000 Says Goldfarb Open Profits

Tournament at Brackenridge Park closed Monday with projected profits around $1000 as manager Sem Goldfarb predicted. Total receipts near $7700 with expenses between $6500 and 186700. Advance season tickets about $4500 and daily sales from Thursday to Monday ranged from $195.60 to $713. Unfavorable weather affected Friday to Sunday sales. Entry fees totaling $78550 plus pro-am fees $124, purse about $5800 and taxes about $670. Goldfarb salary, printing, and telegraph costs noted. charity recipient undecided for prize money from Leonard Dodson winnings. Dodson pledged to donate winnings.

Aly Brackenridge Park Sem Goldfarb Goldfarb Geldfarb

YMCA Leaguers Face Military Police and Piccadilly Club

YMCA leaguers play two games Wednesday night in TM gym. MCA team meets Military Polite at 7 p m. Piccadilly club tackles Helly ee league outfit in an exhibition at 8.

YMCA M.C.A Piccadilly Club

Sunday School Basketball League Scores Declared

Sunday school basketball results from Laurel Helgils Methodist 49 defeating Genial Baptist 12 while Mexican Christian Institute edged First Baptist 22 to 10 in a Monday night game.

Laurel Helgils Methodiat Mexican Christian Instyle First Baptist

Cooper Ups Winnings To 2839 At Texas Open

Harry Cooper, the boy prodigy from Callas, competed in his 17th Texas Open, earning 11 money finishes and total winnings of 2839.99. He never won the top prize, placing second in 1928 and 1931, with years out of the money in 1922 23 39 and 42. He withdrew in 1940 after injuring a hand while practicing the rhumba. He retired after the first round of the Open in 1981 when he learned he carried 15 clubs in his bag, one more than the legal limit.

Harry Cooper Syd Cooper Callas Cooper Hla

Berger Targets Downfall of Beau Jack in Cleveland Bout

Lightweight champ Beau Jack faces veteran Mark Berger in a 19 round title tuneup in Cleveland with 11 000 expected at the arena. Berger, a persistent challenger and NYC favorite Ray Arcel backs him as the smart slugger who can counter Jack’s rapid assault. A key March Madison Square Garden bout looms against Bob Montgomery to decide the division’s top challenger.

Cleveland Beau Jack Mark Berger Fomner Georgia Bootblark Montreal Tim Mate Jack Tye Tye Seen Enough of Him To Know How To Counter Him Properly.” Berger Ray Arcel New York Jimmy Johnston New York State Athletic Commission Berger Mike Dawns Mike Beau Madisort Square Garden Bob Montgomery Wil Sunny ‘Angott National Boxing Association

Fight Results Across Cities in Associated Irony Card

Boxing results from New York to San Francisco list victories and outs with numerous pairings. Notable fights include Sal Bartolo dominating Frankie Ribine in New York and Gus Dorario narrowly besting Disty Wilkens in Philadelphia. Other bouts span Baltimore, Detroit, Newark, Pittsburgh, and Chicago with mixed decisions and knockouts.

Associated Irrony New York Sal Bartolo Yow Lan Frankie Ribine Ramon Alvozez Phil Enzenva Baltimore Ew Haven Pall Terranoce Maralit Smoke” Laces New Haven Marig Miaceli Alex Jardria Bee Bre Wright Pittsburgh Bobby Brows Washington Jimmy Hill Lencaster Joe Carter Rome Howard ‘Bennett Elis Stewart Johnny Finaxza Scranton George Wilson Detroit el Garcha Garbondale Teoey Wargo Eaeter Paulie Wilson Carbondale Drew Newark N. J Danny Martiz Coolidge Miller Potts Harold Greene Pete Baytron Lynn Mass Waddell Woroster al Evans Newport Charlie Sardo Revere Ralph Regan Medfors Trenton J.—Breve Riggio Joe Matone Tewark Angela Tony Magnione Julian Malaver Providence R. I Andy Holland Buddy ‘Thema Washierton Tony Brandino Hamilton Ont Nick ‘Caldre San Francisco Buddy Billard Houston Texas Jordan Dez Chicago Willie Calhoun Lincoln Stanley Gaxisng

Roughhouse Burns Dead at 71 in Chicago Hotel Room

Charley Burns better known as Roughhouse Burns and real name Charles Gots, a top welterweight and middleweight boxer from Cincinnati, was found dead in a Chicago hotel room at age 71, reportedly from a heart attack. His prominent boxing career spanned about four decades ago.

Roughhouse Burns Old Pug Chicago Roughhouse Charley Burns Falind Geag Cincinnati Charles Gots

Hornsby Accepts Manager Post With Vera Cruz Club

Fort Worth report states Rogers Hornsby has accepted terms to manage the Vera Cruz club of the Mexican Baseball league for 1944. He declined salary details, noting president Jorge Pasquel promises the highest pay ever for a Mexican league manager.

Fort Worth Rogers Hornsby Vera Cruz Jorge Pasque Vera Cruz Bites Hornsby the Reich St. Louis Cardinals Branco Rickey Red Birds Roy New York Giants Chicago Cubs Louis Browns Oklahoma City Fort Wi Mexico Mexico City Posdble Vera Cruz Club Pasquel Revue St. Louis

Central Tests Lanier for State Race

Central Catholic high school Buttons host District 26 A Lanier high Voks at Central gym at 8 p m Tuesday in a tuneup before Lanier bi district contest. An A team meeting between the schools is set for 7 p m.

Central Catholic Lanier High Voks Central Gym Lanier

Stinson Field Pioneers Rally But Lose to Brooks in Close Fight

Service League notes a difficult win attempt at Stinson Field where the Stinson Pioneers fall 31 29 to Brooks. Key scorers include Stingon Bronte and Chandlere, with Petersant and McNeiile contributing points as the clock winds down.

Stinson Brooks Tield Deam Stingon Bronte Frey Cémmert Ojoryt Oo Ganpsf Ff Petersant Atkingon Sinskif Kimpel Vingline

Girls League Schedule Promises Tight Tuesday Night Matchups

In the girls league Randolph field WAC faces Kellyfield's Personnel Training at 7 p.m. at St Peter Cavers gym. Kelly's Depot Supply plays Kellys Civilian personnel at 3 p.m. Port Sam WAC meets Kelly's Manufacturing and Repair at Fort Sam Houston arena at 7 p.m.

Ance Pamen St. Peter Cavers Randolph Field Kellyfield Kelly's Depot Kellys Fort Sam Houston Port Sam Kelly

Mexican Goalers Run Afoul of DDT

The Folitas of Mexico City faced travel trouble in Dallas after conflicts with Office of Defense Transportation rules blocking U.S. gasoline for their 4000 mile North American tour. Officials indicated the team might cancel remaining engagements or seek alternatives after arriving in San Antonio and reaching Dallas by bus.

Mexico City Bethel Bal United States Dallas North America San Antonio Mondry Nuevo Laredo Mexico Office of Defense Transportation Regulations John G. Rost ODT Offee U. S Medicai Consuls

Peacock Military Academy Juniors Defeat South San Antonio Team

In a Bexar County basketball game at Woodlawn Lake Gym the Peacock Military Academy juniors beat South San Antonio High School cagers 37 to 12. Terry scored 11 points and Blan Hot AW led the winners with scoring pace.

Sri Muzzy Peacock Military Academy South San Antonis High School Bexar County Woodlawn Lake Terry Blan jHot AW Charlotte Poth South San Antonio High School

GI Fighters Clash as Referee Sparks N Africa Bout

An Allied boxing tourney opener for the North Africa championships drew an uproar when referee calls favored Addaline Abd alxadey over Dave Stelm Weller, prompting walkouts by Americans and others. The incident occurred in rain soaked conditions at Augiers as Dempsey praised the 125 finalists amid talk of future heavyweight contenders.

Augiers Dave Stelm Weller U. S. Army Dayton Ate Addadaine Abdalxadey Ama Peeneh Alice Dragust Addedalne Dent Jack Dempsey Dempsey

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