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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1944

Page

5

Lamm and Tucker Named to Lead Texas Center Bowling Group

Gene Lamm was named manager of the Texas Center bowling center succeeding MacManus who resigned. George H. Tucker will be Lamm’s assistant after leaving the Junior Chamber of Commerce post. Announcement came from H. C. Red Nelson, owner, as Tucker and Lamm receive praise and a farewell dinner was held for Tucker.

Gene Lamm Bey Tersa MacMinus Lamm George H. Tucker Rnmerce Tucker H. C Red" Nelson South Stag Janes Wetson McManus Tony Laming Texas Cente

Wesley House Wins First Half Honors

Wesley House captured the first half championship of the Settlement Basketball league Tuesday. Sky defeated the Boys' Club team 33 to 18. The second half race opens with Hall of Neighborly Service playing Riverside and Mexican Christian Institute at St. Mary.

Wedles House Hall of Neighborly Service Riverside Mexican Christian Institute St. ‘Mary

Same Coach For High Finalists

BESEON UL February 23 17 Hebron and St Mary's at Woodstock are favorites to meet in the finals of the district high school basketball tournament tomorrow but Coach Melvin Stuessy probably will be busier than the players. Stuessy, coach at St Mary's for several years, took over the added duties of tutoring Hebron this season after school officials couldn't fit a vacancy on the athletic staff.

Beseon Hebron St Mary's Woodstock Tomerom Melvin Stuessy Stuessy St Mary’s

Sacramento Keeps Coast League Franchise Amid Cash Push

Sacramento baseball backers won a last ditch drive to keep the team in the Pacific Coast League after directors voted to retain the franchise in Sacramento. A city delegation arrived with $52,000 to support the bid, canceling Tacoma and Vancouver bids for Coast membership.

Sacramento Los Angeles Sacramento Relah Pacific Coast Yuri Separovich Dick Bimonds Sacramento Sparks Ue Une Tacoma Vancouver

Referee Dies During Prizefight in Gros Auditorium

Michael Bosza of Newark, once billed as Mickey Donley, died while refereeing a welterweight bout between Jimny Murray and Stanley Miller at the Gros auditorium. The fight, in its last 30 seconds, ended with a draw after Bosza collapsed and was pronounced dead by Dr. Harry Cohen.

Seacoy Gity Ay Michiel Bosza Newark Mickey Donley Gros Auditorium Bore Jimny Murray Stanley Miller Brooklin N. C Hun Harry Gohen Releave Paul Cavalier

Lanier Faces LaGrange in Friday Opener

Lanier, 1943 state champions, battle LaGrange Leopards in Friday afternoon game at Lockhart with Lanier riding an 17 game winning streak. Lockhart hosts the Lampasas Badgers in the early 2 p.m. opener as Central Catholic meets the Buttons at 8 p.m. in warmup for the tournament.

Keesyegne San Antonio Lyinlér Voks Lockhart Lockhart Lions Lampasas Badgers Lanier Ta! Grange Leopards Barry Id Coleman San Marcos Navigation School Vokts Central Catholic Westenesday Jefferson Ins Cental Siale St. Joseph's High School of la Tedo No. m

Austin Wins Series Opener In Bi-Caasket Playoff

The Austin Maroons beat Kingsville 77 to 52 to take a 1-0 lead in their Class AA bi-casket series with the second game set for Friday in Kingsville. Ben Procter and Sam Carson each scored 33 for their teams as Austin bolted 14-4 early but trailed 24-9 at halftime.

Feu. Y Austin Maroons Fdngsville Brainias Kingsville Austin Ben Procter Austy Sam Carson

Basketball scores and matchups from an old card

The page lists scattered basketball results and team matchups including Levate Baltimore 62 over Jenna Lop ins dia 45, Nortelk Navy Training Station 94 over Silenc 41, Knox Post 38 over Georgetown cur tear 71, Army Air Center 47 over Van werkilt 25, Minnesota opponents like Thomas 63 over Carleton 97, Oklahoma A and M 24, Texas Christian 49 over Baylor 29, Acme Air Base 32 over US 4 Washington Star 36, and other era scores with numerous OCR errors.

Baltimore Jenna Lopins Rider Nortelk Navy Wae Navy Crue Knox Post Georgetown Curtear University of Georgia Restuue Army Air Center van Werkilt Ont Thomas Minn Macales, J

SAACC Climbs Into Top Tie in Service Basketball

SAACC and Randolph field shared first place in the officers division after SAACC defeated co leaders Randolph 48 to 32. Wilber led SAACC with 15 points and Del Wilter, Perry, and Bruce each scored 10 as Randolph slipped from the lead after a fast start. In the enlisted men division Kellyfield Fillers beat Stinson field Pioneers 54 to 43. Oris Hansen and Ralph McNeill led with 35 points each.

Whenaer Ueme Randolph Field Service Cadet Center Randolph SAACG V-1f del Wilter Perry Bruce Randolphers Wilber Glover Kellyfield Stinson Field Pioneers Kelly Btinson Oris Hansen Ralph McNeill

Hawks rout Rangers as Bentley shines in chaotic win

The Chicago Black Hawks beat the New York Rangers 5 0 as Doug Bentley stars in a wild Madison Square Garden contest. Chicago moves to 28 points while New York stays at 34. Earl Seibert and odd own goal moments color a rough night. Montreal and Detroit visit New York Thursday night.

Weltoreen Brees Doug Bentley Anil ‘Pues Hiatkhawks New York Rangers Hawks Hoxton Bruins Bentley Rangies Madison Square Garden Te Hawks Fuecensina Earl Seibert Chieuey Ken McAuley Mub DI al Palazzari Rangers Boston Bruins Bucke McDonald Teroatn Montreal Detroit New York

Sam Byrd Passes and Reject M Spaden

Sam Byrd, 34, Philadelphia golf pro, was rejected for military service after exams at Fort Meade due to acute asthma. He had been classified 4-P and reclassified 1-A, with hopes of induction after a recent board action following his strong showings in several tournaments. Harold McSouden, nicknamed Dug, noted as a top player, is mentioned in context of the winter circuit.

Birmuyonibt Ala Sam Byrd Millany Service Fort Ma Philadelphia Glellan Navy Philadelphia New Orleans McSouden Self

Dispute Rages Over Assab's Condition

Miami February 23. A heated dispute over Alsab's fitness for the 325000 Widener at Hialeah Park on March 4 centers on veterinarians who ordered him out of a prep sprint. Sabath denies injury, staging a public run to prove fitness while vets report a swelling on the left leg. The race fate hinges on a written report to be filed with track stewards.

Miami al Sabath Aisab Widener Hialeah Park Sabath Alsab Babaths Lita Armib Savath August Swenke

Kellyfield War Woreec league games set for Wednesday night

Kelly Sports lists two Wednesday games at Woodlawn Field and Am and Properny Control versus Hydraulic at 7 15 with Perapnnel Training facing Civilian Personnel, 38 to fr, and Manufacturing and Repair beat Depot Supply 22 in 28 at Kelly Field. Tuesday night sees St Peter Clavers Eym host Port Sam clashes and Fort Sam Houston WACS top Comfort High 33 to 24 with Cpl Ambey Storey scoring 29.

Kelly Kellyfield Woodlawntrym DI. R Perapnnel Kelly Field St. Peter Clavers Eym Port Sam Houston Fort Sam Houston Wacs Comfort High School Cpl Ambey Storey

Prairie Lea advances to regional tourney in San Marcos

Prairie Lea High School earned a Class B regional bid by defeating Yancey High School 45 to 15 in the bi district game at the South San Antonio gym on Tuesday. High scorers were Roy Reever with 11 and Wilbur White with 14 points.

Prairie Lea High School San Marcos Yancey High School South San Antonio Roy Eever Wilbry White Prairie Lea

Hamman Returns to Texas U for Track Season

AUSTIN Feb 23 Hamman a national scholastic hurdling star returns to the University of Texas after a naval air corps discharge. He will rejoin coach Clyde Littelfield at the University March (sic) and help Longhorns in the Border Olympics at Laredo March 10 He previously tied the 92.4 second mark for the 880 yard event in 1941.

Austin University of Texas of Clyde

Record Cage Scorer Calverley Tops Nation in Intercollegiate Play

Ernie Calverley of Pawtucket Rhode Island led the nation with 18 points in 19 games and set an intercollegiate scoring record. He surpassed George Senesky's 515 season total and has averaged 27.26 points per game, adding 27 in the first half of a 115-37 win over Maine.

Onong Fee Jase Lly Army Air Corps Ernie Calverley Pawtucket R. I Rhode Island George Senesky St. Joseph's Philadelphia Calverley John “Brooms Abram Movie Salem W. Va Conneticus Bute Standig Trea Tuesday High University of Maine Pawthenet Maine Quintet

Joe Moore Chooses Navy Over Army Loop in Signing

Vintage baseball note recalls Joe Moore, former Giants outfielder and star of 12 seasons, selecting the Navy club after rumors of league interest. Moore, 25, near legends from San Antonio Texas and Indianapolis ties, batted .331 for the Giants in 1934, famed for his strong arm and fielding prowess as cited by manager Bill Terry.

Joe Moore New York Giants Dodd Thery Joe Navy Gause Texas Indianapolis Lar Giants San Antonio Giants Bounding Mall Bill ‘Terry

Coleman and Cox In Mat Feature at Municipal Auditorium

Coleman meets Ted Cox in a high stakes wrestling main event at the Municipal auditorium promoter Harry Coffman promotes. Cox known for his cobra clutch challenges Coleman with his drop kick and recent win over Sockeye McDonald. Semi final Irish Jack Kennedy faces Hans Schwabe. Angelo Digtoldi meets Toy Graham. Marvitt Jones fences Jack Curtis in the preliminaries beginning at 8 30.

Municipal Auditorium Able Coleman Cox Wyoming Wild Man Harry Coffman Coleman Jack Sockeye McDonald Herbie Muteh" Gehultz Witls Jack Kennedy Hans “Rough House" Schwabe Jocal Angelo Digtoldi Toy Graham Marvitt Jones Jack Curtis

Triple Tie For Third In Southwest Conference Action

Three teams Texas Christian Texas UT and South ern Methodist finish in a triple tie for third after TOU defeats Baylor 49 23 at Waco in a season finale for TCU and Baylor. Allen leads with 12 points and Mel Farland adds 11 as TOU holds a 28 12 halftime edge.

Associated Press Texas Christian University of Texas South Baylor University Waco TCU Baylor Bruins Texas Aggica Arkansas San de Rice Aggies College Station Allen Mel Farland TOU Helt Bears Marlin Hicks Jén Bolnla TOU Zeke Chim Chronister

Armour Signs Golf Pro at Medinah Country Club

Armour, Chicago, announced on February 23 that Tom Armour has signed a contract as the golf professional at Medinah Country Club for the tenth season. Club president Harry Geblernelz confirmed the appointment.

Nasche to Sub on Texas Gloves Team Fort Worth

Fort Worth reports a change in the Texas Golden Gloves squad for the national tournament. Private William Sporleder of Camp Fannin welterweight champion failed to secure leave, and Donald Nasche of Fort Worth is added as alternate, with Nasche set to face Sporleder in the finals.

Fort Worth Mbj Texas Golden Gloves Chishgo William Sporleder Camp Fannin Uhu National Donald Nasche Nasche Sporleder

Uncle Sam Crooks Finger At Boudreau

Cleveland Indians manager Lou Boudreau, 20, faces 1-A draft status as war mobilization reshapes major league leadership. Leo Durocher was rejected earlier. Joe Cronin also near 88 years old in October, with Boudreau turning 27 in July and already a married father of two.

Cleveland Lou Boudreau Cleveland Indians Lou Said Chicago Is Harvey Leo Durocher Brooklyn Dodgers Joe Cronin Seer Red Sox Boudreau Od America Teague Marvried

YMCA League final game pits Y M G A vs San Antonio Hun tor college

The City Mi G A league schedules its final game for Wednesday night with the Y M G A team facing the San Antonio hunter college quintet atop the standings. The loser drops to the cellar. A separate practice game features Piccadilly club, league champion, meeting Trinity University.

San Antonio Huntor College Piccadilly Club Trinity University

Women of San Antonio Golf Postpone Tuesday Event

Due to bad weather the San Antonio Country Club Women’s Golf Association will try to hold its weekly tournament on Thursday at the club course. The start time was listed as 9:30 a.m.

San Antonio Country Club Women's Golf Association

Negro Cage Series Evening Showdown in City Playoffs

American Woodmen defeated the 300th squadron 45 to 16 at Central Kiaggeound to level the Negro City Basketball playoff series. Winsel Priestley led Woodmen with 18 points before injury and Levi Taylor added 11 as the Woodmen rallied from a 23-7 halftime deficit to force a decisive game Thursday night.

Kelly Meld Central Kiaggeound Ateach Wich “Winsel Priestley Woodmen Turing Levi Taylor Priestley Tal Nes Taylor

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