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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1944

Page

9

Davis Knocks Montgomery Out in First

New York February 19 Bummy Davis Brooklyn battler knocked out Bob Montgomery in the first round at Madison Square Garden in the quickest knockout there. Davis weighed 142 1 2 pounds to Montgomery 147 1 2. Montgomery later fights Beau Jack as plans for a March 31 bout with Sammy Angott seek the lightweight crown. Detroit reports note win by Hesere and Heed without knockdowns while Welterweight Bell stops Johnny Abbott in Cleveland. Basora outscores Len Wadsworth and Johnny Denson loses a decision in Indiana.

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Rival hockey stars clash in midseason exhibition

Detroit Red Wings face Toronto Navy in an exhibition as the Renlor Cistarin Hokey association scouted in Windsor Ontario amid disparate reports. Cleveland veteran Posie, long tied to Ford Motors, announces retirement from hook amid shifting war duties and industry notices.

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Vanderpool Elected Leader of Bird Dog Group

Vanderpool heads a bird dog association after being elected president with Riley Wyatt as vice president and Teale Parguson as secretary treasurer at a gathering of about 16 sportsmen in the Dairyland district. Proposals sought integration with the Hin Old Long Stay Bird Dog association and the Bob White club, awaiting sanction from principled leaders.

Ray Vanderpool Riley Wyatt Teale Parguson Writorti Setcing Bob White Club

Winters Loses To Ott In Gloves Scrap

Fort Worth report on 220 pound Ott of Chase Neld defeating Pvt. Arnold Winters in a Texas Golden Gloves heavyweight bout. Winters from Chicago showed early vigor but was outclassed. Ott advanced toward possible final. Other results: Marlow and Prewitt won, Camp Howze and Fort Worth squads strong, quarter finals set for Saturday night.

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All Texas Final Highlighted in Allied Boxingイベント

Algiers Feb 19 Finalists crowned in Allied boxing tournament pro division with Desmeraly of Manchester defeating Magmar of the French navy for the 136 pound title and Rene Pons of the Pacific navy winning the 121 pound crown. Cecil H Shumway of Dallas faces Sylvester Smith of St Paul in an all Texas amateur heavyweight final. Two Honolulu fighters Rey Nikantine and Marshall Higa contend in amateur bantamweight and professional bantam divisions. Other results include Santiago Quintana stopping Philip Chivcuta in welterweight and Nilo Mackay beating Herold Clark in light welterweight.

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Seven teams compete as Hot Wells tourney advances

Seven teams remain in the Hot Wells invitation basketball tournament as the event moves into its second and final day. Central Catholic, Harlandale, I. M. 1 Panthers, Alamo Heights, Charlotte, Edison Bears and Hot Wells the Devils won Friday. Edgewood and Sam Houston survive in the consolation bracket.

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Boxing Fight Results From Avacetated Prep Show

New York Al Davis 424 Brooklyn kneeled out Bob Montgomery a7 Philadelphia Harold Smith 148 outpointed Cart oo Farrell 186 Newark DETROIT Jose Basorg 158 New York gutsointed Ten Wadsworth 157 Hamilton Ont 10 Tommy Bell 145 Youngstown Ohio knocked out Johnny Abbott 145 Cleveland 3 READING Pa Billy Armield 144 Philadelphia stopped Milo Phendores qu 149% New York 4 Billy Furrone 148 Philadelphia outvoluled Fu Mo Galaci 145 Hertford Cana 81 Philadelphia Jigge Donahue 148 Philadelphia stopped Eddie Allen 140 Philadelphia 3 Eddie Petrone Philadelphia outpointed Lucky Dovalase Philadelphia 5 weights unavailable BOBTONe Lefty Tatance 140 Lisbon Me outpounted Vince Dell Cirto 130 New York 10 Jimmy Mullizan 270 Lowell Mans knocked out Indian Beenin Deaihpin 12 New York 1 Wo cne Ry Masa Johnny Jones ASM Pittshaven and Al Joleon 448 New Orleans raised no content stopped Joe Lemleur 244 New Bedford Muda owlpolated Billy Campanaie 150 Worrestar 8 San Francico Roal Romero 3243 Livermore Cal knocked out Al Boenver 40 New Orleans 9 Leroy Wade 194 San Francisco outpulated Charley Early 45 Oakland Call 4 PORTLAND Ore Jacs Katnut 273 Woodburn Ore won over Billy Sulli van 385 Washington DC by a tech sea knockout 8 By deck Hibard 170 Camp San Lua Obispo Call out pointed Ted Newaallie 173 Gary Ind 6 Hollywood Himer Bay Gatneavile Flenagro heavyweight scored a two round technical knockout over Mike Aliana of York

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Great Lakes Sailors Target World Record Swim

Four Great Lakes sailors vie for a world mark in a relay event led by World Record holder BHI Smith. Teammates include Jerry Kerechner of Columbus and Dobson Burton of Michigan with Wally His. They aim to break Smiths 6 minutes 24.2 seconds record in an Oceanic meet ahead of Pearl Harbor period reach.

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Central Boys Cinch Class A Laurels in Bowl City

Central Qathaire's Class A team clinched its division title in the Bexsr county junior conference by defeating the Anthony's A quint 28 to 10 Friday. Anthony's Ayn displays a rough night as Central solidifies top spot in the standings.

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Bagby Considers Quit After Unsigned Contract

Atlanta February 18 veteran outfielder pitcher Bagby said he would quit baseball unless Cleveland Indians met terms or traded him. He demanded higher pay and refused to play for less than last year with the Indians. He criticized manager Hood and indicated a wish to pursue war plant work if baseball failed. Cleveland reported Roser denied any decision by Roser to stay in Buffalo war work and clarified rumors.

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Rules Boss Checks Up On Kurland

Norman Oklahoma February 11 The future of free tall basketball players hangs in the balance as Oklahoma A and M meets the University of Oklahoma in Norman. James W. St Clair athletic director at Southern Methodist University Dallas and chair of the national basketball rules committee sits in an eagle nest above the hoop to watch Bob Kurland seven foot center who is accused of robbing opponents of potential points. St Clair will settle the dispute on rule interpretation regarding Kurland s style of play. Coach Bruce Drake of OKU says Kurland blocks foes and lifts them out of the basket. Murland s coach Hank Iba argues officials have been improperly giving points to opponents. The former MU basketball coach who played at Baylor will argue his case and may influence changes to the game s rules.

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Last Tussle For Rice Ace

Rice's champion sophomore Bill Henry, who has 21 points this season, closes the year at Houston Friday night against Baylor. Texas Christian beat Texas A&M 53 to 22 at Fort Worth, with TC U leading 13–13 at halftime as Allen scored for the Aggies.

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YMCA League Cadet Center Dominates San Antonio Junior College

YMCA League action shows Cadet Center walloping San Antonio Junior College by 9 to 20. A Friday night showcase at the 70 Me suniear game features standout performances with War Works of the Army-Nivy WC A claiming the league title after beating Kelly. Craft nets 33 for the War Workers as Piccadilly Club Warriors falter. Krause adds 22, while Ward and Smith contribute for a 3510 total.

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Southeast and Midwest college basketball scores listed

A compilation of scattered college and service team results shows Minnesota 48 Indiana 47 and Central 82 Iowa Wesleyan 43 along with numerous other regional scores. Navy and Marine bases, Fort Dix, Fort Benning, and Naval Air Station figures appear amid a long tally of games across multiple states and institutions.

Midwest Minnesota Indiana Loran Upper Iowa University Central Iowa Wesleyan Tows Purdue Bowling Green Miami Ohio Weslern Michigan Percy Jones Ostah Detroit Fort Custer el Mary's MacAleater Ena Jer Ohi Zipol Denison Ganital Warrensburg Duryvilin Sore Ali Hage Midland College Mineoust Concordia Seminary Central College Bethany Ran Westminster College Missouri “Valley Washurn Nutchinson Naval Fase Rockhurst Baker Valley City Tenditta Tameatown College Witrto Naval Air Station Arey Mee Forestans Traffick Cearketown “Sparen Solleys Goodman Fort Knox Singerat Picninona Whitiam Ad Muay Woodrow Wtson Loniversary of Maryland Gresley State Gelerate College Msnfarada Mineserrice LAL Az University of South California Oregon Oregon State TS i Marine Corps Base San Talego Santa Barbara

Army Ruling Ends College Sports Trainee Program

Army eliminates most college trainee sports read more on the decisive move ending the special training program that allowed army men in colleges to play varsity sports. By April 2 the program will wind down leaving only advanced senority and engineering tracks. the Navy allows trainees to compete, while critics warn of financial and athletic impact on colleges. The ruling follows years of debate led by Representative Weiss Pad.

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Honter Pot Leads USO Victory Over Signal Company 51-38

The USO Goalers team defeated the Faith Signal company 51 to 38 at the 660 Army Navy YMCA gym Friday night. Honter Pot scored 14 points for the winners while Alon 29.13 led the losers.

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Boxing champion crowned as hand injuries hide the truth

EPSON England February 1 UPI Raven's boxing finals saw a 160 pound southpaw fight with a broken hand, concealing the injury from doctors to gain crowd support. He lost to Baish, a poker-spirited youth who had dozed near the dressing room before the bout.

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Ohio State Beats Th In Big Ten Clash On Friday

Big Ten basketball results show Ohio State winning 82 to 1 over TH and Minnesota edging Indiana 48 to 47. Northwestern, idle, rises to first place while Purdue slips to fourth after Friday night action. Saturday’s schedule includes Ohio State atIllinois, Michigan at Northwestern, and Indiana at Wisconsin.

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Sunday School League Results Highlight Methodist Wins

Trinity Methodist defeated Laurel Heights 18 to 18 in a Sunday Schools league game while Woodlawn Methodist beat Beacon Hill Capital 20 to 19. Carhart led Trinity with high scoring, Hicks Towns and Wilson added six for Laurel Heights. Two senior division games close the Saturday schedule at the City Gym as Northelde Brotiat faces Trinity Methodist and Woodlawn Methodist meets Central Christian at 7 45. HOYLE WAITS ON ARMY. Doyle, Boston Red Sox catcher, says contract holdout ends after physical for army induction.

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Hulse Skips New York Mile in Madison Square Garden Meet

New York racing fans witness a mile run missing star athlete Bill Hulse as Madison Square Garden hosts a major indoor track meet without him. Gy Dodds, Jim Rafferty, and Rudy Gimmns emerge as leading challengers while Cobbler standout Vesale contends for records.

Johnny Fallon Btanford University California Ste~son Boston New York A. C New York Bill Hulse America A. C. Baxter Ihe John Palyn Hulse Madison Square Garden Ganta Gy Dodds Boston Parson Jim Rafferty Fordnamite Fremmman Rudy ‘Gimms New York University Fulton Nowick Jas Vesale Dartmouth Westers Mason Bes Alming Hs Sesson Wes Nas Tommy Quinn Notre Dame Columbia Navy San Francisco Owen Cassidy

Westrope Switches to Big New Orleans Handicap Ride

New Orleans offer prompts jockey Jack Westrope to switch mounts for the $25,000 added New Orleans Handicap at the Pair Grounds on Saturday. Westrope may ride First Fiddle or Marriage, with Marriage top weighted at 12 1/2 pounds, while other entries include Go Gino and Reaping Glory. In Miami, top-class double header at Hialeah Park features the McLennan handicap and Stagehand stakes, drawing big crowds and heavy wagering as Derby contenders seek form before the closing meet.

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Mexico Girls On Their Way To Tournament

Politas the Mexico girls basketball team departed on a Greyhound bus at 6 30 a m Saturday bound for Poteau Arkansas to play Saturday night From there they would proceed to Rock Island to play Monday Travel northward depends on transportation propeller solutions interpreter Ernest Fernandes said Coach Antonia Lavin aims to take the goodwill tour northward If the bus trip by public bus is arranged the Mexican government chartered bus stranded in San Antonio due to fuel shortage will hamper plans Six players remain in San Antonio with six others returning to San Antonio by train.

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Feast and Famine In Basket Ball

In Illinois and Indiana last night high school games yielded wildly uneven scoring. At Scottsville Illinois Rockbridge stunned by scoring 18 points as Crown Point, Indiana, began with a single field goal and then held the ball for minutes, ending 2 0. Hobart used a zone defense to slow play in another lapse filled night.

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Mrs Harry Hewitt Wins San Antonio Women's Golf Event

Mrs Harry Hewitt carded a 112-2785 to win the Willow Springs course weekly tournament for the San Antonio Women's Golf Association. Next week's event is slated for the Brackenridge Park course.

Harry Hewitt San Antonio Galf Association Willow Springs

Ohio Beagle Wins First L A Event at Texas Trials

Primrose of Paradise owned by Robert Bays of Lebanon Ohio won the 33 inch female class at the Texas Beagle club trials on the Tercell farm near Van Ormy South Texas Friday opening day. Dry Ridge Lettireann of Kentucky was second Shady Shores Ssfaly of Alabama third Shady Shores Spin On from Ohio fourth. Reserve White Art Style owned by Harry Ourila of Springfield Ohio a pup about five inches long chases cotton tail rabbits well. About 70 beagle hounds competed. the train will finish Sunday.

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