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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1945

Page

3

Minors Seek Autonomy in Baseball Major League Row

Chicago February report outlines minor leagues pushing for self government and a stake in commissioner selection. Proposals include draft price raises to around 12000, expanded league voice, and postwar expansion safeguards. Leaders from Eastern League and other circuits prepare recommendations for December action.

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Sunday School Basketball League Concludes Season Standings

Sunday School Athlete Association wraps season with Fort Sam Houston Boys Club and Flat Baptist Church triumphs. Standings show Calvary Baptist and Central Christian leading divisions. top scorers include Pearer First Baptists and Benner, with Gunnery Park and Travis Park Methodist in pursuit amid a busy Monday program.

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Week End Sports by the agmemted Press

Ambiguous sports roundup details multiple events and names. Reports include encroaching results from several matches and meets, naming athletes, teams, and venues. Language is garbled, but mentions naval and college competitions, records, and a baseball stock purchase.

Ice Hockey Routines and Schedules Across Leagues

Fragmented hockey summary with scattered schedules and results across cities and teams. Mentions Montreal New York Detroit Chicago Boston and more with references to games, times, and standings. A large portion lists upcoming matchups such as Montreal Chicago and Cleveland at various venues, plus notes on records and notable performances.

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Busy Week Ahead for Normoyle Raiders Schedule

In a packed slate the Normoyle Raiders face multiple foes across the weekend. The roster includes AMY basketball versus Leama and a Monday night tilt against Biinson Pioneers, with further games against Shinson Spain and Waco Army Alr Meld set for Thursday and Saturday respectively at Norveyle and Waco.

Normoyle Nologie Raiders Amy Aan Amel Biinson Pioneers

Region 7 Title Basket Ball Slated Friday

San Antonio's Lanier Voks aims to reach the Class A state tourney in Austin as the Region 7 title race unfolds Friday. Lookart or San Antonio Lanier hosts the single elimination event with Breuhsm Bellon and Lockhart the district champions awaiting the winners.

Hegway Basket San Antonio Lanier Voks Austin I City A. B. Lehmberg Lookart Lanier Breuhsm Bellon Lockhart Haltte

Golden Gloves Chicago Boxing Opening Night Matches

First round matches for four divisions scheduled for the opening night of the Golden Gloves tournament in Chicago. Notable entrants include Gilbert Areche of San Antonio in flyweight, Marques of El Paso in bantam, Donat Frye of Houston in featherweight, and Blankenship of Beaumont in lightweight. Additional bouts set for Tuesday night feature Garels of Houston in welterweight and Grath of Bryan in middleweight, with other weight classes to follow through Wednesday and Thursday as the regional event advances.

Chicago En Gloves Chicago Stretine Texas Gilbert Areche San Antonio Trector Marques Fl Paso Donat Frye Houston Blankenship Beaumont Gilbert Garels Moustan Middlewete Grath Bryan Tom Atlra San Lenin Met

Golf Notes Show Tight Brackenridge Swings and Riverside Finals

Golf notes from Brackenridge park report mixed results in Sunday sweepstakes. Leland Gibson tied for fleet ace with 70 plus one handicap, Beagley 17-6-71, Nordhaus 83-12-71 and Wilson 16-5-71. Lucille Grizzelle won low net in women’s sweepstakes with 86-1-15, Filer second 89-20-79. Mars M B Kian and Barblett Cocke captured low cross prize at Sans Antano. Nilson and Ed Rogers posted low net 67. Multiple partners chased second low net. Lopez and Martin advanced to Riverside finals, with matches set for next Sunday.

Brackenridge Park Leland Gibson Randolph Field Jon Beagley Sylvan Nordhaus Bonk Wilson Lucille Grizzelle Brackenridge Sr, Filer Mars M. B. Kian Barblett Cocke Sans Antano Country Club B.nilson Ed Rogers M. P. Stace Tuck Wray Reverk, Gard Carl McComb G. R. Browning Jourry Reyero Lopez Bill Martin Riverside Golf Riverside Park Silay Lopez Joe Soto Martin Maurice Leon Homer McClaugherty Joh Hunter Joseph Wille Moore Dennis Miller L. O. Wilder Leonard’ ‘Cleerpane L. & Windham J.T. Melvey P. Southern George Holton

Newsome and Paschal Noted for Army Service

Atlanta on February 26 reports shortstop Skeeter Newsome and Giants back Billy Paschal have been classified for general army service after pre-reduction physical examinations at Fort McPherson. Public relations office released the results of the test administered at the post.

Atlanta Tamar Skeeter! Newsome Boston Billy Paschal New York Giants Fort McPherson

Playoff for Army's Title in Texas Showdown

LONGVIEW Texas Feb 24 9 to playdate Monday will settle the Eight Service command basketball title after teams tied in regular play Fort Bliss Gleiman General Hospital of Okmulgee Oklahoma clash with Camp Claiborne Louisiana Fort Bliss upset Gleiman 48 39 Medics beat Camp Claiborne 51 50 Norman toppled Glennan 62 32 Camp Barkeley defeated Harmon 41 27 results and standings show three way deadlock with three wins two losses each in the round robin.

Longview Texas Service Command Service Forces War Department Personnal Center Fort Bliss Glexnan General Hospital Okmulgee Oksa Gletman Camp Claihome Norman Glennan i Pete Camp Barkeley Harmon Fort Biss Haenten Hut Sam Houston Glennan Barkeley Fort Biles Giennan Clatborne Fort Sam Houston Harkeley

College roundups and conf standings from a chaotic recap

A scrambled college basketball roundup details league results and title races across the Southwest and other conferences. It notes Arkansas and Texas A&M contending in the Southwest while Kansas City hosts a major tournament and New York area events loom nearby.

Vy Toy Legit Astnelatil Pxesn Sports Coltegiati Yrek Antonot Nath Carottia Raleieh B.C Arkanana Texta A Ind M N.C Kansas City Kaeo Aecine Tin Ava Mythiea Amy Noyehah Cailots Penn Khountyd Hollentiy New York U. Fv White Howlis Ralubridae Naval Bowling Green Syrsenad Samman NP Googe Mikan Wlilenka Reenaiti Wonticky VB Vcliries ARZ New York Pen Vanternter Annan Cruse

Snead Tops Nelson In Florida Open Title Scramble

Temperamental Sammy Snead of Hot Springs Virginia edged Byron Nelson of Toledo to win the Miami area Open at Pensacola Florida with a 267 total twenty one under par. Nelson finished second at 274 while Hurlub McSpaden tied for third at 215. The event featured top winter circuit players and drew bids for participation in upcoming Miami tournament.

Pensacola Fia Sammy Snead Hot Springs Byron Nelson Toledo Jacksonville Sammy Nelson Snead Elson Gii Texas Corpus Christi Jame Mit Uest Tinkh Arda McSpaden Harmon Relyon Claude Harmon Hareard Henry Picard Ret Oen Haylisen Bob Lsrollton Teokard Dodson Joe Barbagét Jimmy Demarey Pred Mans J Toney Frank Dar Denny Shute Cortly Beyam Ky Lanttonn Bruce Coltark Sam Herd Tae Et Ae Gael Pesaas Eae Birt Harry Wo Bennlisamu Miami Miam Steve Wargh Mortie Grasalt el Boca Raton Pete Cooper Ctlnenyile Gene Kunes Ballywood Jas Zurhardt New Jersey Sam Schmelder Pranky Slrizza Connecticut Oleg Grisman Thenemy Air Forces Miami Beach Denny Champaigne Orlandy, Fle Colorado Leonard Gtt Les Kennedy Die Bic Spaden Pairiags Chick Rutan Graig Wood Toney Pens Sam Byrd Jack Grout Ky Uattoon Leonard Dodson Mike Turnesa E. J. "Busch" Harrison Ed Dudley Morris Ctravatt Jave Waren Frank Slrazza Joe Zarhard Joe Kikwood Ian Schouler

Blanchard Army Prepares for Indoor Track Duel at Madison Square Garden

Blanchard Army's New Field Hope leads Cadets in an anticipated indoor track meet at Madison Square Garden. Strong showings expected from Ralph Davis, Texas Mak Minor, and Ralph Elsworth. The event features 13 world-class contenders and a special Louis Zamperini Invitational mile honoring the late Southern California star.

New York Paly Kelly Bianehard Army Madison Square Gallon A. A. U.amget Wiltrid Bangert Miswas Flres Ncharé Tie Twa Palladephy Yaimls Sam Blanchard Ralph Davis Glenn Texas Gunder Haegg Wiave Hoor California Tincag Mirdler Haakon Litman

13 Events Set For Service- Track Tussle

The Service league plans a two day track and field meet at Alaino stadium on Wednesday night May 15 as the league championship event for 1908. The meet features 15 events including sprints relays hurdles and field events with negro and special relay events. Junior Chamber of Commerce will award trophies to event winners.

Alaino Stadium Incat Army Sport Council Merny Ing Brackinridge High School Purple Jackets Jefferson High Acho Lassas Junior Chamber of Commerce Brooksfield San Marcos Wormoyle Rendolph Hendo Stinson Gadet Kelly Brooke General Hospital Bergetrameld Austin M. ‘Bale Randealgh del Wilber Cadet Center Bib Falk Randolph Saul Farber Normere John Fawcett Fort San Houston Brealey Flelt Saul Brotman Sgt. Bul Etalon of Atianea Howle Ang Tours Molin Lieutemant Fryer

Winners Announced In Table Tennis Champions at Campus

A Mendys of T. M. x. and Beverly Mc of Jefferson High are the table tennis champions of Campus eri. Menhire defeated Eddie Birklin of Bracken tridge high 1 44 12 21 24 30 A1 1 Beverly beat Virginia Crowe of Jefferson in the girls tails 2h A It The winners gather montha membership 13 the Canipis oli and war stanipa.

A. Mendys Beverly Mc Jefferson High School Menhire Eddie Birklin Bracken Trdge High Beverly Virginia Crowe Jefferson

Another Rider Killed at Agua Caliente

In Agua Caliente Mexico Fen 26 a second jockey death occurred from a riding spill. Mark Blanco of Brooklyn died after injuries in a February 18 mishap on a horse named Morse, caused by a stumble in the 10th race. Dave Miller and Jack Fox injured. Tweetedack, Bizerte, Parasang and Sammy Abgolt raced in the La Benito handicap, with Tweetedack winning in 1:43 2 1 4.

Agua Caliente Mexico Charles Bianco Brooklyn N.Y Morse Jacky Clinton Harrell Miami Dave Miller Jack Pox jBig Parede Blanco Dr. &. Houge Crabtrer Miller Fox Willie Molter Bizerte

Goaling Final Honors Conveyed in Mexico City Meet

In a muddled report from Mexico City dated February 11, Col. Phi Chinn of Lexington Kentucky leads a winning Cadet team in a San Marcos Navigators meet. The article notes a six length victory and a 1:04 3-5 time in a service league event, with various riders and horses named in a sequence of uneven results.

Mexico City Red Soadet Col. Phi| Chinn Lexington Weaver Wiranwas San Marcos Navigators Sinaloa Cade Don Mesdelaem Tenmy Biz al Wi Calis Lands Trevor Stables Eleteh Kelly Seat Rover Rovda Sat Mavens Randolph Bronko Wis Brooke Tommy WN Tron Netmogie

Advance Sale Hefty for Police Bouts in San Antonio

Promoter Bill Davee brings a police benefit boxing show to Municipal Auditorium Tuesday with about 5000 tickets sold. Main event features Guy Berean of New Orleans versus Tony Rios of Mexico in a 10 round bout, while Eddie Kirroga of Hollywood faces Ode Conforto of New Orleans in a welterweight semi final.

San Antonio Police Relief Fund Association Aline Bill Davee Municipal Auditorium Pallee Central Catholic Gymnasium Guy Berean Orleana Dos Laredo Billy Deeg Saepus

Athletics Sign Four Discharged Veterans Shake Up Lineup

The Philadelphia Athletics added four discharged veterans over the weekend after a wet spell delayed their plans. New pitchers include BIN Daubert Lenore Rhyne Kenton Horner Frank McMillan and Eugene Conway, with Batriack announcing the move to bolster the staff.

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Cecil Smith's Team Defeats Mexico Polo in Mexico City

Cecil Smith's squad won a 96 to 18 polo match in Mexico City against Mexico. Smith suffered a fall but returned to play as teammates Bill Barry, Clarence Stark, and Laddy Sanford each scored two goals for the United States.

Riot at boxing bout leaves student dead in Cuba

A 17 year old student was killed and 14 others wounded as fans rioted after a boxing bout for the Central American and Caribbean middleweight title in Siavana. Police tried to restore order as chairs and benches were toppled and panicked spectators surged for exits.

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