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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1945

Page

12

Governor Signs Fishing Bill Season's Open

Governor Coke R Stevenson's signature makes Texas fresh water fishing open with no general closed season and new size limits. Local ordinances still restrict fishing in Woodlawn within San Antonio city limits, where fishing is allowed only on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 5 am to midnight.

Austin Pen Coke R.stevenson Texas Felder Woodlawn Jake Aiipur San Antonio Wood Jawan

Etheredge Named Uvalde High Head Coach

Etheredge, former Mission, Lockhart, and Edinburg coach and ex Howard Payne player, will lead Uvalde High football next season per Superintendent C. D. Landolb. He succeeds W B Drennan who resigned. Etheredge will report for spring training in March and previously helped Mission win the 1943 district championship.

Uvalde Orville Etheredge Mission, Lockhart Edinburg Uvalde High School C. D. Landolb Etheredge Howard Payne W B. Drennan Jacksonville Missiua Etheredgy

Wrestler Lenin to debut in Texas against Jack Kennedy

Boston challenger George Lenin makes his Texas bow facing Dallas star Jack Kennedy in a Wednesday Municipal Auditorium curtain raiser. Lenin touts wins over the Dusek brothers Gino Garibaldi George Kaverly and Ved King Cox. Also on the card Bobby Mavagoff vs Emil Red Devils opponent two out of three falls within 86 minutes. Med Deil Rudy meets Jules Strongbow, Lou Playmer vs Marvin Jones in later bouts. Tickets at Weal and Lorium box office call G-2491 for reservations.

George Lenin Boston Texas Jack Kennedy Dallas Municipal Auditorium Lenthin Dusek Brothers Gino Garibaldi George Kaverly Kon’ Cox San Antonio Kent Bobby Mavagoff Emil Red Devils Brothers Salle Rudy Tangles Jules Strongbow Lou Mer Baltles Marvin Jones We Alid Jlorium G-2491

USO Cagers Edge Rival In Studio League Tilt

USO basketball action featured a Monday night league tilt with Usote halting a rival to gain a second half lead but the error prone offense left room for a late rally. Shelby led scorers with 20 points while Erdbvack and Markers added double figures for Roary Asnis.

Thavane Ny Aamiouen Wlett Buthey Treie Dso Arimay Naya Kelly” War Workers Ursthall Novies Heeghiminy Raidera Rama Alrom Randiphield School of Aviation Medicine Erdbvack Roary Asnis Waltseheide A. Gann Bayly Neemayle

San Marcos Navigators Upset Hawks In Overtime Thriller

The San Marcos Navigators beat Aviation Cadet Center 45 to 41 in overtime to claim the Service League officer teams championship at Cadet Center. Chalker led the Hawks with 19 points as the game ended tied after regular time.

San Marcos Navigators Aviation Cadet Center Cadet Center Pilonship Hawks Aid Easy Navigators Chalkee

10 Meets On High Track Card

San Antonio high schools announce 40 track events for spring under Athletic Director Al Sehmberg. Meet schedule includes Barter Olympic at Larello March 9, Edison March 16, Fat Stuck March 11, Fort Worth March 22, Texas Relays April 21, regional tests April 26, state meet at Austin May 3 and 4.

Dram San Antonio Piblic Dowi Ath- Tetic al Sehmberg Larello Edison Fort Worth Mamo Heights Texas Relays Austin Alamo Sia Iani Alimy Heights San Marcos

District 28-A Basketball Tourney Heads to San Antonio

In Lockhart District 28-A scene, Vaks from Lanier High clash for Reglin 7 title as a one day, single elimination event. Local teams Lockhart Helton Brenhimvoted play here. final warmup vs Prairie Lea follows. Indians and Voks loom as top contenders for Class A state tourney with Lanier aiming to avenge Jefferson losses.

Nemo Herrera Tloshy Lanier High School Vaks Briday City Athletis A. B. Letinieberg Biddleh San Antonio Aher Lockhart Helton Brenhim Lauter Prairie Lea T‘dlang At & P.an Jefferson Gym Dknualy Jefferson Lanier Jeff

Austin Maraous, Harlingen in District Series

The Austin Maraous, defending district 15 AA champions, host Harlingen Gremiants in a best of three series with the winner advancing to the state tournament. Second game set for Thursday in Harlingen. a possible third game would be in the Valley city if needed.

Austin Harlinegen Gremiants Secon Hey Harlingen Valley City

McKeaver Quits Micks For Cornell

Notre Dame head football coach Ed McKeever reportedly accepts terms to take similar post at Cornell University. Rector Robert Kane declined comment as Ithaca sources say a formal announcement is imminent. Cornell continues interviewing candidates after Cork Snavely’s 1944 resignation and conference discussions about North Carolina and other programs.

Ithaga Fea Ed McKeever Notre Dame Cornell University Robert Kane Covelllelie McKeever Ithaca Cork Cork Snavely Lye Oae University of North Carolina

Hamilton Passes Draft Exam In Golf Open Context

In New Orleans on February 2, golfer Hamilton passed the induction physical, clearing military service for possible draft. Officials set a date for further induction and a forthcoming golf open event, with Hamilton expected to join the service soon.

Hamilton Orleans PLGA Tla Haunillon Ryanvile Ind Hauillon

Minneapolis Basketball Results and Coast Guard Scores

Diet of garbled standings shows scores for multiple teams including Floyd aowell, Cherry Paint Marines 88, Norfolk Army 70, Morehead State 62, Lincoln 55, Virginia State 41, Dallas Otterhein 56, and Minnesota 48. INS report from Minneapolis on Feb 27 notes Town Hrocketer clinching conference lead with 48 point win over Minnesota. Gunhors and Ghio State context referenced with era standings and potential shifts in second place.

Minneapolas Hrocketer Min Hedota Tutners Gunhors Anton Ghio Avhich Fearon

Field Trials Postponed For Second Day In Grand Junction

FRain caused the second consecutive postponement of the national field trials for bird dogs at Grand Junction Tennessee today and officials rescheduled events to complete the program.

Grand Junction Tenn

Women’s Golf Tournament Planned at Brickenridan Park

The Brickenridan Park Women’s Golf Association will host its yearly tournament at Brickenridan Park on Wednesday. Members and visitors are invited to compete and enjoy a day of golf in friendly competition.

Brickenridan Park Warn

Stop Bill Henry? flow -From Henry Stop Bill Henry?

Houston February 27. Five starters and two subs of the Concordia Southweet conference basketball champions were announced at a banquet honoring the unbeaten Concordia side. Bill Henry Rob Foley Grover Moonen Murray Mendenhall Ban Vali dick Tom Roach, Ray Good Al, and six others appeared as winners. Henry scored 240 points for the year and led the team, while six other players were noted for the season.

Houston Nds Rive Institute Chimpiousity Basketbal Ton BU Henry Bill Wehr Grover Moonen Murray Mendenhall Rob Foley Reenints Ban Validick Tom Roach Ray Good- al Henry Leld Low Teaims

Hanson Leads Scorers With 505 Points

Washington State star Vibee Hanson tops the national college scoring with 505 points after two games in the week. He boosted his season total to 505 on 208 field goals and 89 free throws, with no games left to play. The top contenders include Gale Bishop and Jack Perrault, while Fritz Nagy, Fred Lewis, Bill Henry, George Mikon, Don Obson, and George Kok also reach 400 points.

New York Vibee Hanson Washington State University of Washington Hanson Cau Se Agua Barnes Ne Hig Gale Bishop Jack Perrault Bastlyn Washington Fritz Nagy Akron Tra Wlth Fred Lewis Bassern Kentucky Bill Henry Rice George Miknn de Paul Don Obson Bowling Green George Kok Arkansas Associated Presa Nahin Tean Calvettoy Maxie

Army Laurels To Claiborne

LONGVIEW February 27 The Engineers from Camp Glathattie won the Eighth Service command basketball championship by defeating One War Department Personnel center of Fork Bliss 42 to 26 here Monday. Glennan General Hospital of Okmulgee Ohio the third team to enter a time playoff for a three against.

Longview Camp Glathattie Service Command War Department Pere Sonyic Center Fork Bliss Glennan Gentral Hospital Okmulgee Ohio

Ground War Too Rugged for Franck Prefers the Air

Captain George Franck of the University of Minnesota, a 1947 All-America halfback and U.S. Marine officer with 17 air missions, says ground combat on Iwo Jima is too brutal and would rather fly. He landed on D-Day, endured heavy fire, and was shot down last June while piloting a helicopter toward Mare Island before rescue.

James Linusley 4Th Marine Division Iwo Jima George Sonny' Pranck University of Minnesoty Fn America Franck Davenport Dore Sanger

Edgewood closes strong season with district honors

Edgewood remains unbeaten by Class B rivals as it eyes next Saturday’s Nerion 6 district tourney in Charlotte. Clarence Skellen’s team earned two all district picks Urbano, Bourgeois named to honor squad. Galloway led Charlotte with 48 points. Edgewood beat Pleasanton 30 17 and Jourdanton 40 32. semi final win over? and title game with 3 guns final score.

Mea Edgewood Mev Sin Marcos Reiders Pinkie Lea Prairin Lea Fine Club Jamer Voks Jefferson Ay Indians Sou Charley Upbanowilel Pete Bourgeois Charlotte Urbanowich Schneider Exwin Dieb Jourdanton Galloway Pleasanton Crabb Christine Urzanewler Oae Bourgeoin Edgewong Cmariade Guns

Azteca Fails To Appear For Livic Scrap

Mexican lightweight Azteca fails to show for Texas middleweight title bout in Galveston after suspension order by Labor Commissioner Leonard Carlton. Zivic leaves Galveston. Edwards notes fight called off after Azteca's no appearance and lack of contact since February 13.

Austin Kid Azteca Sp Antonio Carlton N. B.4 Mexico Exfards Wild BI McDowell Dallas Welter Galveston McDowell Calveston Edwards

Unclear Fight Card From New York Event

A fragmented list shows diverse names and locations including New York Chicago Trenton San Francisco and Los Angeles. Entries mix fighter names such as Lok my Carelis Os Hares and Al Hort with scores and venues, indicating a chaotic fight results snippet with many unreadable items.

New York Steve Dugles Edgesider Lok My Carelis Sie We Bibek Os Hares Pillaburah Guipats Jones Jones Ile Carter Palla Selonta A Gua Alexanter Trenton

Texans Win in Golden Gloves

Texans opened the Golden Gloves tournament in Chicago with several victories in flyweight bantamweight and featherweight divisions. Gilbert Areche Cruz San Antonio defeated Paul Holderfield Memphis Tenn Hector Marquez from El Paso beat W R Nixon Indianapolis then stopped Priscilla Striger from Peoria IL. L W William from Gerougs Christi beat Alex Gonzalez from Fort Worth though Gonzalez was not on the official Texas roster JW Blankenship lost a close decision to Francisca Pebbles of Cleveland.

Chicago Texag Gilbert Areche Fean Cruz San Antonio Paul Holderfield Mempnts Hector Marquez Obenta Texas JW. Blankenship Beament Iightwelent Francisca Pebbles Cleveland

Softball results and upcoming league notes from Monday night

Fragmented report lists softball action and standings amid garbled text. Mentions a 16 team event, room and city references, and forthcoming city improvements. several names and terms appear unclear or misspelled.

Serean and Rios Vie For Chance At Zurita Title

New Orleans light welterweight Serean faces Tony Rios of Mexico in a 10 round main event at the Municipal auditorium as eliminations begin to select an opponent for champion Zurita. The bill, promoted by Bill Davee, includes a March 13 bout and an array of undercard fights with profits benefiting the San Antonio police fund.

Iuuunny Janes Champley Juan Zurita Guy Serean New Orleans Tony Ring Mexico Bill Davee Municipal Auditorium Zurita George Parnatius Davee Serenn Alos Tony Mar Chillege Stum Mexico Aighe San Antonio Servean Rios Wattle Rios A& Smith Edith Kirroga Hollywood Joe Conforte Hew Orleans Kid Pilping Mexico City Deeg Antonio Mvorite Billy Deeg Guero Leer Diedras Negras Texis Welter Champlén Texas Joe Laredo Otho Slaves Houston Sseer Dohony Villaneva Ned Peer Rodriguez Sun Anouta

Ferriss Exits Army From Hattiesburg Camp Shelby

Cpl. David Boo Ferriss of Shaw, Miss and Randolph field has been discharged from the Army due to a medical condition. He was sent to Camp Shelby last week for separation and medical clearance, with reports coming from Hattiesburg on Tuesday.

Ferriss Army David “Boo" Ferriss Shaw Misa Randolph Field Hattieshure Dorris Camp Shelby Cerelve Wye Medical

Normoyle Raiders Triumph Over Stinson Pioneers 41 95

Normoyle Raiders defeated Stinson Pioneers 41 to 95 on Monday night at Bonsol. Tom Worthington returned from an ankle injury to lead Normoyle with 12 points while Roy Witty scored 18 for Stinson. The game stayed close early, but Normoyle pulled away in the final minutes for the victory.

Ihe Normoyle Raiders Fareward Tom Worthington Haished Stinson Pioneers Service Leagagelynllenge Bonsol Raiders Yen Meat Water Wine Raiders Aberis Roy Witty Worthington Whiners

Sunday Schools McKinley Avenue Defeats Highland Park

Sunday School athletes from McKinley Avenue Methodier defeat Highland Park Laiheran by a decisive margin. Central Hapital suffers a setback as the Sunday School Athletic Association reports the outcome.

McKinley Avenue Highland Park Hebland Park Central Hapital Monaiyeinen Heaker Behool Asxocinton

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