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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1945

Page

2

Randolph Gridders to Play in Honolulu Exacts Army Navy Talent

Honolulu Star-Bulletin notes Randolph Field grid squad sails to Hawaii for a Sunday game with the army team. The ship carries Lieut. Jack Freeman University of Texas guard and many other former college stars from Texas Alabama Oklahoma Purdue and Stanford. The expedition includes captains and privates from multiple schools as Hawaii hosts a showcase of war-time football talent.

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Fight Results from New York and Newark Cardares

Ungrammatical fight results list numerous boxers with scattered city affiliations including New York Newark Philadelphia and Connecticut. The fragmented report names Gravan Tom Ollewn Joe Grilett and others with win notes and place hints amidst garbled OCR.

Tulsa's Passes And Power Do It In Final Bowl Clash

Tulsa defeats Georgia Tech 26 to 12 in the 1845 Quango bowl championship. Tulsa's sharp aerial attack and strong ground game spark a decisive win before about 90,000 spectators. Quarterback Broyles and fullback Wilson star on offense as Tech fights back but cannot overturn the half to finish.

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USC Triumphs In Rose Bowl As Trojans Beat Volunteers

USC dominated Tennessee 26 to 0 in the Rose Bowl classic at Pasadena. The Trojans scored early, blocked a punt, and added four touchdowns, while Tennessee struggled against Troy’s powerful line and defense. Quarterback Huster Stephens led the Volunteers, but key plays and penalties limited their offense throughout the game.

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Waterfield Stars West Triumph in New Shrine Classic

Waterfield starred for the West in a 14-7 Shrine Game victory over the East before 60,100 fans. Abe Shituie and Kennedy led Western receivers while Waterfield and Howell connected for scores, with strong showings by Kennedy, Be Buck, and Hall of the hare Slelde Calif. The West outgained the East in yards and first downs, sealing the win with a late drive and critical passes from Waterfield.

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Mexico Earns Return Game in Sun Bow Clash

Mexico, lacking experience and outweighed, fought the powerful Texas Pirates in a Sun Bowl. Coach RM Medley’s squad smothered Texas but could muster only 39 rushing yards and 12 completed passes for 196 yards. Texas dominated with 212 rushing yards and 12 reverses, while standout Navas suffered a dislocated elbow but later rejoined the Mexican squad.

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Bowl Roundup Across Bowls Gathers World Attention

New Year bowl roundup reports diverse games across the United States and abroad. Attendees reach into the tens of thousands at multiple venues including Orange Hawk at Misat Lulea and Sun Bowl in El Paso with Southwestern U. of Texas dominating 30 to 0. Other matchups list Texas Christian, Tennessee, and Alabama appearances with attendance figures ranging from about 7,000 to 90,000 in locations such as New Orleans and Birmingham.

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Manpower plans threaten 4-F sports and racing bans

A roundup discusses extending war work to 4-F men and possible draft of all 4-Fs, threatening to close down many sports including football, baseball, horse and dog racing. War plans cited by James Byrnes are studied with no order to halt sports beyond dog and horse racing.

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Montreal Canadiens Face Fresh Challenge From Hawks

Fragmented recap notes recent NHL actions as the Montreal Canadiens push to overtake the top team. It mentions the Aviving Whiga and Chicano references as rivals, with the Hawks and Winns teams involved in a tense bid for standings.

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Valley Stars Wind Up in Tie

In Harlingen on January 2 the Lower Valley Nine and the Upper Wiley Bings battled to a 7-7 tie at Citrus Bowl Classic. Key plays included Tommy Hanser’s second period pass to McAbler for a late score, Carlos Lozano adding the extra point, and Comer Kidd’s 32 yard reception rush followed by a Livingston run for the extra.

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Revival Sought for Amear Lewy Legion Baseball in Texas

Harold Lighta Shor reports on a revived effort to restart the Legion sponsored baseball program in Texas. The plan hinges on capable leadership, clean governance, and strong community support to replace past mismanagement that led to its decline. Local sports editor Andy Anderson is named interim director to coordinate Legion reinvigoration and coordinate with Austin Legionnaires and Houston media to rebuild youth participation and public confidence.

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Aggies Triumph Over TCU in Cotton Bowl Shootout

Oklahoma A and M crushed Texas Christian 34 to 0 in the Cotton Bowl as Fenimore starred with 62 rushing yards, 136 passing yards and two TDs. Spavital led the Aggie defense and Creager added four extra points in front of 37,900 fans.

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Duke and Alabama clash in Sugar Bowl thriller

Duke Blue Devils defense holds late as Alabama is edged 29 to 26 in the Sugar Bowl. Gilmer directs Duke’s aerial attack, completing eight passes for 142 yards and one near Sugar Bowl record, while Alabama’s Kim Birmingham and Joans Jones spark the Tide’s offense in a hard fought, clean game.

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New Year Handicap Feature Result Attracts Narrow Finish

Bagehil stable's Ho Tolls won the rel division of the $2000 New Year's handicap at ropleal. Nominations closed for the New Year's Day feature when Sky tracers arrived by mail. The colt won at a fast pace but was slowed by holiday mail. Ho Tolls prevailed by a length with a $16.80 payoff.

Bagehil Stablets Ho Tolls Jan

Soup and Fish capture at Havana park event

Soup and Fish win feature in Havana at Lr eptnt park with a 35.20 payout. Best program finish noted for Uni ver. A future race at Havana or Mexico City planned Thursday with rewards listed for Brie-A-Brac and Fort Ben among others.

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Race Bettors Pour in Coin On Last Days

Miami racing headlines report Tropical Park races drawing large crowds before a government wartime emergency forces tracks to close. Betting surged to $752200 on a final Saturday as Christmas Day met with high wagers, a peak unmatched by Hialeah. Indian Creek handicap led a nine race card, while New Orleans fairgrounds planned big crowd support for the season opener.

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Fifth Army Wins Spaghetti Bowl In Italy

Fifth Army claims Italy’s football title with a 20 to 0 victory over Twelfth Air Force in a game watched by about 25,000 spectators. Cpl John Mooly, a 24 pound line rammer formerly with Morris Brown, scored three touchdowns. The event featured WAC drum majors a USC performance by Ells Logan and two crowning queens.

Italy INS Cpl John Mooly Morris Brown College Twelfth Air Force USC Ells Logan

Local teens top SA Aviation team in opener chaos

A fractured recap shows the Tlaydorm young basket squad beating the SA Aviation center squad in a rough opener at an Lubbock field. Names fray amid scrambled lines with several players credited for scoring and defense as the game unfolds.

Tlaydorm Neres Aviation Cat Center South Plaing Lkan Evra Lon Rutherford

Holein-One for Starling at Bracke Bridge Park

Starling, 46, scored a hole in one at Bracke Bridge Park Monday during a casual round with Mrs Ferguson and others. The report notes the top shot occurred on the course and credits his use of a seven iron for the winning stroke.

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