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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1944

Page

10

McSpaden Leads New Orleans Open Round Two Flight

McSpaden charged to the top in the New Orleans open after a four under par 68 in round two. Sammy Byrd and Craig Wood trailed by one stroke, while Byron Nelson finished two back. Harbert and a crowd of pros battled the windy course at City Park with mixed results and a 72 hole format to follow.

New Orleans Hariug" McSpaden McSpaden Merion Tee Shola St Eagle Sammy Byrd Craig Wood Byrd Wood Byron Nelson T. Jimmy Hines Amsterdam N. C Kansas City Demels Payall Harbert Amone & Crow Melvin Rclaick Harber Army Air “Forces Training Lincoln Nev Imbert City Park Nothers Jon Kirkwood Philaelphia Harry Cugper Minneapsils Joe Ezar Waco Dave Clark Galveston Bob Hamilton Eve Snaville Alffair

Fort Sam district boys win basketball award

The No 1 Fort Sam district Sunday School Mupue champions received a trophy Friday night at the Post Canyon Hill house. M Richmond, a Seagur director, presented the prize. Team members are Buddy Nuckolls George Jivesay Tian Proctor John Hoyd Jack Weir Hubbard Oxley Frank James and Jack Adone. Nuckolls led the league with 50 points. Jivesay and Proctor scored 57 and 55 respectively.

Fort Sam Jusion Haysel Civesay Proctor

Kelly Sports Personace wins girls basketball title in Friday clash

Kelly Sports Personace captured the girls basketball championship with a 13-10 score, defeating Fort Sam Wonston HACS to stay unbeaten in league play. In Lytle, Helly Depot team beat Sie town 28-28. Joe Craft led the victory with 18 points as Kelly War Worker tied for first with D.Z. R after a 51-38 win.

Personace Arauting Fits Aif Fort Sam Wonston Hacs WACS Lytle Depot Epply Helly Sie Town Kelly War Worker Hubber D.Z. R Beatioz Tuching Joe Craft Weat Kelly Wydranlie Wally

Sunday Schools Woodlean Methodists Triumph Over Laurel Heights

Sunday Schools Woodlean Methodist posted a 10 to 1 victory over Laurel Heights Methodist. Trinity Methodist defeated Beacon Baptist 19 to 17 in a Friday playoff game for the Sunday School Athletic Association.

Woodlean Methodist Laurel Heights Methodist Our Trinity Methodist Beacon Fi Baptist

Induction call and injury updates from baseball and military notices

Philadelphia manager Connie Mack said Pete Suder has been called for induction examination and may miss baseball. Bob Savage lies wounded in hospital with shrapnel. doctors hope to remove it so he can return to play. Also reported is Fox military service leave for Gut stomach disorders and an update from San Antonio.

Philadelphia Connie Mack Hiladelphie Athletics Pete Farietics Suder Aliquipps Mack Rom Det Bob Savage Savage Harrisburg Mueller Cincinnati Rede Milchre Mintely

Baseball News From Cleveland and New York in February

Multiple brief items touch baseball figures in early 1940s notes. Milner and Browne receive assignments and physicals in Cleveland. Metheny linked to New York Yonkers and classified service. Ken Stillar changes role amid Indianapolis ties. Red Embree optioned to Hollywood and to farm work. Wyatt and Dodgers prep for spring with notes on roster and camp plans.

Cleveland Ht Milner Laura Browne Hearaty Norfolk Arthur Gud Metheny New York Yonkers Gined Charles “Red? Enthree Cleveland Indians Hollywood Stars Parific Coast Roger Peekinpaugh Indians Fanbree Quad Stars Embree New York Fen Low Wyatt Brooklyn Dodgers Bear ‘Mountain

Flamingo Stakes Preview At Miami Field Tightens

J Edgar Hoover named Flamingo favorite as Mrs Bryson’s Gramps Image and Greentree contenders challenge. Alerter and Good Bid loom as top rivals. Sir Marlboro headlines New York card with an easy eight length win at Hialeah in the Ideal purse.

Miami Fla J. Edgar Hoover PRI Puelle J. E Mia‘Wal Pirk EB. EK. Bryson Becrz A. J. Abel Gramps Greentrep Stables Man O' War Stiy Ernets Bryson Nvoble Alerter Johnny Ad- Ane Jendig Juskey Nica Wrendy Alurter Bryson Fire Sticky Finihg All Trak Wndar Grant Thor Gular New York Sir Marlboro J. Eltinger Florida Tle Dondian 2Na Sir Marlbury

Jimmy Foxx Plans Comeback With Chicago Cubs

Jimmy Foxx a former American league batting and home run champion plans a comeback with the Chicago Cubs after voluntary retirement. Foxx 30 applied to Commissioner Landis for transfer from retired to active list. Cubs seek Foxx for first base with Phil Gavrrette facing possible military service.

Chicago Ati Jimmy Foxx Tayott Foxx Cubs Jim Gallagher K. M. Landis Phil Gavgrretta

Heavyweight Upset Highlights Brooklyn Fight Card

Tenants of Madison Square Garden witnessed a rough night as Baks defeated Mauriello in a nine round bout, with a late surge and a solid left hook. LaMotta bested Ossie Barris in a one sided decision at Olympia, while Tanaka and other rising names showed potential. Joe Puig headlines Philadelphia card with a rough scrap and a looming title threat.

Deiral Boston Larry Aptalone Ni York Billy ‘Kondeylic Homten Pat Demers Brockton Mare Tami Pa New York New Joe Puig Joe Revee Kells Bakst Kulpmont Sormer Ayr Horse Ag Twokcuiter Betare Madison Buffel Square Garden Veig Tauniga AL Pine Tami Maurleiolnel Iedford Maire Elog Omare Chul Sint Be Louis Cvewt Mauriello Brse Service League Boksi Wallops Cleveland Jimmy Bivins Baksa Teddy Wint Gus Porno Doc Louis Baksi Tam Maurelly Laws Deproit Jake LaMotta Durable Ossie Barris Pitsburg Tingia LaMotta Sam Hennessy Vod Jude Elmer Slim Macvlelland Michael “Dad” Butler Harris Olympia Stadium ImMotte Cole Welch Portland

Basketball Roundup From Southwest Arkansas Texan and Environs

A fragmented recap lists college and city teams with scattered scores such as Delaware 42, Villanova 22 and Army 40, citing multiple players and schools from the Southwest region. The OCR text shows inconsistent team names and numbers, making full details unclear.

Southwest Arkansas Texan A. Ant Gilnheme Apeies Denver Sampson CN Ta Navy Gaewe A MIT Navnt Proprioty Ballavder Delaware Bolpbald Ke Nyy Norfolk Few Aubbenbere Villanova Tag Debt Buhle Lake

Stinson Field Basketball Ends Season With Ramblers Clash

Stinson field hosts the Pioneer cagers as they wrap up their service league schedule at 8 p.m. Saturday meeting the Randolph Ramblers. Kelly field welcomes the squad for a spring baseball preview with a Kelly athletic crew ready for the season.

Saints Kelly Wiestel Bry Rot Belwol Phrockse Bitta Am Midas Randal Kivi DePaul AL Ola Stinson Fader Walton Canty Reynolds Ober Wylie Randolph Field Brooks Wolke Hasty Conlon Brooks Walyh Offivere Handy Biophy Rano Piongers P.m Randolph Field Ramblers Eld Suring Pioneer Cagers Kelly Field Kelly

Hogs Pile Up Points on Ags at Lockhart meet

In Lockhart on February 26 Lanier High School from San Antonio moved into the state Class A tournament by capturing the Region 7-A crown. The Voks beat Lampasas 22-24 in the final after earlier defeating La Grange 29-18. Lockhart took third by defeating La Grange 26-24. Henry Escovedo sparked Lanier in both tourney wins as the Cardinals and Lampasas battled for the title.

Lampasan Lockhart Lions Lockhart la Grange Henry Escovedo Lanier All Estate

Texas Leaguers Still Have Hopes

Postponement of the Texas league meeting may boost chances of resuming play next season. President Gardner cites missing club reps and travel issues as obstacles. Observers say continued delays could still stall operations, with internal manpower and transportation concerns shaping the outcome.

Harold Dallas D. Alvin Gardner Sesson Inter Cate Representa Bonneau Peters Shreveport Don Stewart Tulsa California Bill Dewitt St. Louis Browns San Antonio Texas America

Dodds Seeks Indoor Mile Record At National Championships

The Newsman reports Dodds aims to shave seven tenths off his 4:08 mile best in the feature at Madison Square Garden as 1000 athletes from six states and D.C. compete in the national AAU scholastic and prep championships. Contenders include Hulse, Warmerdam, Fulton, Nowick, and swimmers turned sprinters in a wide field across 16 classes.

Fev. Co Madi Son Square Garden Bill Hulse Don Burnham Michigan Ross Robert Hulse Glenn Cunninghan Chick Fenske Leslie MacMitchell Cornelis Warmerdam Meirich Monimouth Navy Johnny Fulton Stanford Joe Nowick Rochester Wee Bill Vesse Sgt Dox Hue Williamson Pepe Watkins San Atlonto Texas Andu Army Columbia New York Art von Fenders NYU Drdmuith A. C District of Columbia Heither Tilvetraider New Utrecht Selon Haly II Bishop Laughlin Metary Academy Kus

Unclear wartime scores mix across teams and bases

The fragmentary OCR lists many scattered game and match scores with universities, military bases, and towns. Entities include Indiana, Virginia Poly, North Carolina, Duke, Wake, Oregon, Washington State, Navy, Pueblo Army Air Base, Greeley, Pacific, Lewis and Clark, and various city and college labels, but specifics are incomplete and ages or dates are absent.

Raker UA S North Caroling Virginia Poly Wake N.C. State Orth Carolna Richmond Duke Willign. and Mary Carroll Moitany O Petergon Field Pueblo Army Air Base Colorado Navy Greeley Jat Washington State Oregon Vale Pacific College Lewis and Marke Reert Ai Pacific WU

Squadron 53 Wins At Randolph Field

The 58rd Squadron captured the American League title at Randolph Field in a 29-40 win over Statistical Control with Christopher, the league scoring leader, totaling 12 points. In the other game, 832nd Guards upset 12th Air Base 24-16, jeopardizing playoff hopes for 53rd.

Randolph Field Christopher Teader 12Th Air Base

Central Catholic Buttons close cage season with win

Central Catholic High School's Buttons finished their cage season with a 33 to 27 victory over St Joseph's of Laredo on Friday night in a close contest. Joe Sarvo led the Buttons with 16 points while Sal Dang scored 11 for Laredo. Laurel Heights Methodist defeated Central B 29 to 22 in a preliminary, and Central A beat San Antonio Academy 21 to 4 with Central B notching a 14 to 12 win in the Bexar county junior conference.

Central Catholic High School Buttons St. Joseph's of Laredo Joe Sarvo Saldang Laredo Quint Laurel Heights Methodist Central Central “A San Antonio Academy the Academy Bexar County Genta Pif St Jon Pepet Cent Ut Ty Jae Bowen Martinest Yin Gagana Matochae Molde Auetian Volpe Central Cnehadle Joraph Noieiebain Pierce Ant Ward

Lanier Leads Row To State Tourney In Texas Fast

Lanier of San Antonio and Dimmit win regional finals to reach the state tourney in class A, while Class AA regional results narrow field. Childress, Highland Park Dallas, Ware, Lakin and Austin advance in District play as others finish decisive games in Midland Arlington Fort Worth Dallas Goose Creek Lyon.

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Cadet Center Five and Trinity U. Triumph in Local Showdowns

Cadet Center Five defeated Military Police 42 to 34 while Trinity University beat San Antonio Junior College 50 to 39. Lehman led Cadet Center with 18 points and Trinity surged for 22 in the second period.

Cadet Center Mitot Military Police Rinity University San Antonio Colinge Lehman Cadet

USC Goalers Clinch Unbeaten Run In Close Win

The Medical Services quint retained its unbeaten status in USC away Navy WY, beating the Duatling 60 to 0. Alonso led scorers with 13 points, Broadway grid Colebro tallied 14 points for the winners.

Quint USC Navy WY. M CG. A Signal Company Five Alonso Broadway Grid Colebro

Notre Dame official mourns death of Thomas Mills

Thomas Mills, 60, longtime Abbott department figure at Notre Dame, died suddenly from a heart attack yesterday in a Rockne Memorial shower room. Officials and students planned funeral rites and paid respects today.

Notre Dame Ind Nottre Dame Thomas Mills Abhleit Rockne

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