Leavies 0 Box Marlow Meets Defeat in Chicago
In Chicago on February 23 the Goldette Gloves tournament opened with 8800 spectators as fighters from 212, 118, 125 and 135 pound classes moved to the quarter finals. Soldiers faced professional scrutiny amid a strong showing by Beaumonts Shirley Gaudet and Corpus Christi’s L. Williams among others. Quarter finals are set for Wednesday night with multiple upsets and knockouts highlighted.
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Las Vegas
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Anny Air Field
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William Beasley
Lovie Earn
Camp Atterbarr
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Los Angeles
Indinnapolis
Shirley Gaudet
Beaumont
Herold Dyeus
Infanapolis
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Jackie Darthard
Kansas City
Ranttmwersht
L. W. Williams
Corpus Christi Naval Air Station
Ray Atwood
Kansas
Matt Mam~ Mond
Peoa
Official American League Baseball Schedule at Washington to Pittsburgh
Fragmented OCR lists dates and venues for AL games with entries for Washington Boston and Pittsburgh. The readable items show monthly date clusters and opponents but lack complete fixtures, results, or context, rendering a partial schedule snapshot without coherent sequence.
Brackenridge Park Women to Join Weekly Golf Tourney
The Brackenridge Park Women and the San Antonio Women's Golf Association will combine for a rain delayed event at 10 30 a m Wednesday with separate prizes. The San Antonio resolution will also play again Friday in its regular weekly meet.
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Golf Associati
San Antonio Womens Golf Association
Ban Antonia Resoiration
Bird Dog Owners Meet Tuesday Night
The newly organized Bird Dog Association holds its first meeting Tuesday night in the west wing of Municipal auditorium at 8 p.m. President Ray Vanderpeal will announce adoption of a name and voting on a constitution and by laws.
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Municipa
Ray ‘Vanderpeal
Association
Montgomery Edges Jack On Scales In Lightweight Bout
New York February 29 Bean Jack weighed 136 1 2 pounds after two workouts. Montgomery weighed 132 1 2 pounds. The lightweight title bout to decide the rubber match between Montgomery and Jack was tipped as near certain after protracted weigh in and training.
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Montgomery
Jack
New York
L—Bean Jack
Bob Montgomery
Baseballers Organize Service League Meeting May 21
The 1944 Service Baseball League will be organized at a Wednesday meeting of the local Army sports council. Lieutenant Joe Holnes, secretary, notes the group aims to finalize plans for the military attack meet set for Sunday May 21 at Alamo Stadium.
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Anny Sports Council
St. Anthony
Joe Holnes
Alamo Stadium
De Groot Resigns As Rochester Coach
Rochester New York February 29 Dud DeGroot longtime football coach at the University of Rochester since 1940 announced his resignation to consider offers of greater opportunity. The move takes effect March 3 after a career that saw a rebuilding effort following a winless start in his first season with the Yellow Jackets.
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N. Y
API
DeGroot
University of Rochester
San Jose
Cal) College
Forchester
Stingress Yellow Jackets
Pullman
Wash
ST. Louis
Ielder Chet Laabs
Vernon Stephens
Hitler
St. Louis Browns
Bill de
Detroit
Ohio State Accepted for NCAA Tournament Bid
Columbus man reports Ohio State University athletic committee accepted the National Collegiate Athletic Association invitation to represent district 4 in the national basketball tournament in Madison Square Garden New York on March 24. Ohio State finished 13 wins and 19 regular season losses and earned a share of the Western conference title.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State University Athletic
Naional Collegiate Athletic Association
Madison Square Gorden
New York
Ohio Late
Main Lectures to Sportsmen Here
A Malian picture The Sig Marsh Lives Again will be shown early Tuesday in the Cascade room of the St Anthony hotel. The program includes a lecture by Tom Main of Canada, manager of Ducks Unlimited, an organization active in restoring wildfowl populations across North America.
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Sig Marsh
Cascade
St. Anthony ‘Hotel
Tom Main
Canada
Ducks Unlimited
North American
College basketball roundup from Army and Midwest games
The report lists scores from several college games including Army at Clemson 44, Steenville base 30, Minnesota 43 to 73 over Greet Laker, Iowa State 43, Drake 41, Valparaiso 45, Loras 69, and Warburg plus others in a compact, period-tinged recap.
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Genevy (Ps
College
Nee Cum Urand
Army Reception
Steenville
S.C
Army Air Base
Clemson College
Greet Laker
Minnesota
Ghishoma
Iowa State
Lowe Seahawks
Drake
Central
Fella
Towa
Bean ‘Tewey
Jama Grant
Valparaiso
Baker
Bethany Oy
Loras
Warburg
Oklahoma
Mt. Hutchinson
Kan
Nava
Norfolk N medalists clash in naval base game
Norfolk naval base teams from NURPOLE face off in a high profile rubber match. The training station coached by Lieut. Jack Curtice features star performers Bob Carpenter and John Barr among others, averaging 64 points per game with a 28–1 mark in the series. The air station squad sits at 26–? with a half margin loss, led by Belus Smanley and Frank Gates.
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Norfolk Naval Operating Base
Iehleh Hase
Bos
Gary Bodie
Navy
Ohio Suite
Air Section
Bil "Red’ Holtzman
City College of New York
John Floyd
Oklahoma A
Bill Strannigan
Wycriote U
Matt Zunle
George Washington U
Bob Ferrick
Sanci Clara
Larry Varnell
Milligan
Earl Heth
Warrensburg
Ralph Bishop
Washington U
United States Olympic Steam
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Sir
Miers
Lieut
Jack Curtice
Texas College of Mines
West Texas State
Transylvania U
Bob Carpenter
Ostikosh
Wispro
John Barr
Penn State
Prank Gates Sam Houston College
Don Lockie
Arkansas U
Phillips Oilers
Ea McGrain
Banta Montes College
Twentieth Century Pax
Belus Smanley
Appalachian State
Army intramural basketball schedule lists four Tuesday games
Four Army Games Listed four games in Fort Sam Houston and U S O Army-Naty venues. First Fort Sam 7 pm Randolph field S2nd Squadron vs Sth Squadron Brooksfield. Second Fort Sam Medical Services B team vs Psychological Research unit Cadet Center with 55 45 win over Mellyfield 25th ACG. U S O 7 pm Mads West Auxiliary Surgical group of Sam Houston vs hard Squadron Randolph field. Brooksfield Movies beat hard cagers 39 35. Tuesday 821s Cadet Center vs Kellyfield 422nd Service squadron. Winners meet Wednesday at Fort Sam Houston. Friday night final.
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Randolph Field
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Cadet Center
Kellyfield
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Fight Results From Various Venues Across The Nation
A string of boxing results lists multiple bouts with fighters from Philadelphia Trenton New York Pittsburgh and other cities. Several bouts end in knockouts including Elis Phil Vine Pin Eddy and Jerry Darby while others go to points with judges’ decisions in cities such as Baltimore Washington and Newark.
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the Willian
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N. Ws
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Phil Vine
Yhuladteipase
Siamaice’ Smith
Pon’ Eddy
Ningers
Muncie
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Curtly Shepard
Pittsburch
al Hart
Washington
Tully Cumming
British Navy
Buddy Garcia
Aberdeen
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Freeland
Charley Sabatelly
Dunmore
Sara
Teddy Randolph
New York
Doug Carter
Newark
Gregory Erpandes
Puertonites
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Smass
George Salomone
East Bosna
Oe Lemieux
New Bedford
Tommy Reardon
Brockton
Mass
Eddie Deangelia
Revere
Senators Schedule 43 Night Games This Season
Washington Senators will feature 43 night games this season, more than any other club. The 1944 American League schedule, released by President Wil Harvidge, lists 106 lights at night for the league. St Louis Browns have 21, Detroit seven twilight games, while Yankees and Red Sox parks lack lighting.
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Fev
Washington Senators
Wil Harvidge
Senators
St. Louis Browns
Ind
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Detroit
New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Longhorn Football Stars Transferred to Navy Schools
Fifty navy V-12 students from the University of Texas head to reserve midshipmen schools. Among them are four Longhorn football lettermen: Andy Robinson El Paso Marcel Gres San Francisco Joe Caleman Goodwell and Ste Marglinia Galveston. Also noted is Jot Callahan from Wink who completed training and moves to a new station as a navy pilot.
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University of Texas
John J. Leidon
Naval Activities
Longhorn
Andy Robinson
el Paso
Marcel Gres
San Francisco
Calif
Joe Caleman
Goodwell
Okla
Ste Marglinia
Galveston
London Sal
Anther
Jot Callahan
Wink
University of
Navy
Bivins Fights Murray Again in Cleveland Showdown
Army-bound Jimmy Bivins returns to the ring for a 10 round bout with Lee Murray at the Arena in Cleveland. The barefoot heavyweights clash as Bivins aims to regain prestige after a prior decision loss to Murray’s camp. A sellout crowd is expected to witness a hard-hitting night.
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Jimmy Bivins
Lee Murray
Lemuel Stoopnagie
Bivins
Murray
Basebal
Casay
Jimmy
Timmer
Worcester
Mass
Streak
Joe Louis' Wife To Sing in Los Angeles
Marva Troi wife of heavyweight champion Joe Louis will appear in San Antonio match as featured vocalist with Net Tales auditorhain.
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L. A
Marva ‘Troi
Joe Lewis
San Antonio
Net Tales
Auditorhain
Sunday School Athletics Lead to Championship Bid
Sunday Schools at Side map list and Laurel Heights secure semfinals with wins Monday night in league play. North Side Veking Woldlawn Methodist and Laurel Heights notch victories as Madigan stays at Iowa City to sign an eight month contract as 1944 town university coach. Rancho Madiran succeeds Edward J. Anderson.
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Sseris
Banday School
Veking Woldlawn Methodist
Nm Christian
Madigan
Lowa Towa City
Own
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Edward P
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Virgil ML
Rancho Madiran
Edward J. Anderson
Mie Lather
Arly
Tex Hughson Joins Navy
Boston news reports pitcher Tex Hughson has joined the Navy after a long-distance call to Red Sox general manager Eddie Collins. Hughson, 1942 AL leader with 22 wins, said he passed pre-induction exams from his Kyle Texas home.
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Ori
Eddie Cains
Boston Red Sox
Cecil
Texe Hughson
Navy
Hughson
Red Sox
Kyle
Texas
Collins
Coast Colleges Trim Athletics Amid War Disruptions
In a wartime move, the Pacific Coast Conference northern division suspends spring sports and avoids cross coast travel. Washington State led by Foster notes regional play may continue with limited schedules. Oregon and Oregon State likely pursue some sports while Washington State reorganizes coaching staff and teams.
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Foster
Washington State College
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
Oregon State
Washington State
Witametic
Ester Oregon
Byrd Leads Golf Pros To Gulfport
Navy bound Sam Byrd former New York Yankee outfielder surged to win the 72 hole New Orleans Open in Gulfport Miss finishing five strokes ahead of Byron Nelson with a 285 under par. The Birmingham ace earned 1000 in war bonds and said he will report for military service in a few weeks as wind and tough conditions tested the field. other pros including McSpaden Hartnett Haas Jr Wood and Dudley posted strong showings as the tourney began with a pro-am and closed with 38 hole final rounds
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Gulfport
New Orleans
Sam Byrd
New York
Byron Nelson
Toledo
Ohio
Ity Park No. 1
Nelson
Harvid
McSpaden
Mcépaden
Pvt
Melvin
Chick” Hartett
Golf Winners and Masters Prize Totals Mixed in Fractured Report
A garbled OCR style list ties golf winners to scores and prize money. Names include Byron Nelson, Claude Harmon, Harry Cooper, and Milton Demaret among others, with scattered totals like 3108.33 and 142350. The fragmentary text cites careers and earnings in a disjointed record of golf trophy results.
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Thee Bond
Nels
Solway Berd
Byron Nelson Harel
Chick Harbert
xFred
Hank Try
Bob Trmitton
Cernig Wood
Pocercarry
Shur
Bud
Tony Penna
Y Petr Congr
Joe Bane
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Baer to Visit U. S. Army Camps for Training Sessions
Max Baer of the Army Air Forces, a former heavyweight champion, returns to U S Army camps in San Antonio for a week of special physics and boxing training classes. Baer held the ring crown in 1934 and 1935, winning it from Primo Carnera and losing to James Braddock. This is his second visit as a soldier, following prior exhibitions with his brother Buddy at local camps.
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Army Air Forces
San Antonio
Baer
Primo Gamera
James Braddock
Buddy
Street Car Derby Again at Kentucky Derby Plans
In Washington on February 28 an INS report says the Kentucky Derby will proceed with limited attendance. The Churchill Downs management agreed to restrict Derby access to Louisville residents and nearby areas. Regular box-holders may keep their boxes for future use but cannot attend. boxes may be offered to service members stationed in the Louisville area.
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ODT
Churchhill Downs
Louisville
Indicted in Death of Wrestler Jim Clinstock
Indictments filed against dentist Dr Henry Parker and Lee Sikes over the January 29 death of Oxnard wrestler Jim Clinstock. Prosecutors seek second degree murder or manslaughter charges based on police theory of strangulation in a dental lab. defense cites two autopsies blaming heart failure or preexisting medical issues.
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W. C
Renry
Parker
Lee Sikes
Jim Clinstock
Tndini
OxIadona
John G. Carpenter
Stkes
Fancy Dick Bishop to Clash in San Antonio Wrestling Card
Rassling star Fancy Dick Bishop meets George Keverly in a marquee bout at the Municipal Auditorium. Keverly resumes top form after a six year layoff and a prior disqualification in the city. Also on the card Jack Curtis challenges Bad Boy Brown, Angelo Cristoldi faces Hans Roush, and Ted King Kong Cox returns with referee Charlie Schwartz for a best two of three falls main event.
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Richard Bishop
Jack Curtis
Bad Boy" Brown
Angelo Cistoldi
Hans
Roush House" Schinabel
Able Coleman
Ted
King Kong” Cox
Charlie Schwartz
Jockeys Shine At Hialeah In Consecutive Wins
Jockeys Atkinson and Arcaro rode four winners across two consecutive days at Hialeah Park. Arcaro led Monday’s card, while Atkinson completed the feat Saturday. The Flamingo stakes looms Saturday with Archers Licht among recent winners. Bright Quest, Armed, and Dream Parade also scored in seven furlongs.
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Eyame
Ialeah Park
Ted Atkinson
Eddie Arcaro Gil
Arcare
Trumph
Flamingo
Bright Quest
Ared
Dream Parade
Jimmie
Armed
Tom Gish Becomes Proud Father of Baby Daughter
Former high-scoring forward Tom Gish of the St. Mark's Lions, once lauded as Mr. Basket Ball in San Antonio, welcomes a baby daughter weighing 810 pounds and to be named Mary Dana after his grandmother and mother.
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San Antonio
St. Mark's Lions
M. G. A. Tama
Tutsday
Mary Dana
Mather
Gish
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