High Schools Swing Into Goaling Action
Tuesday night opens a basketball swing with the Later Voks defending district crown in a 28-A schedule. Brackenridge and Burbank tip at 6 45 p.m. in the Brackenridge gym while Edison meets Holy Wells. Other games include Central Catholic at Harland on 8 p.m. and Lanier Tech at 4 p.m. in various venues as teams begin two conference clashes and non league affairs.
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Army Leagues Ready to Go Open Schedules This Week
Army basketball leagues begin play this Thursday with both the officers and enlisted men circuits releasing schedules through March 9. Four teams headline the officers league including Honso Navigation School and Brooksfield. Cadet Center hosts one opener as Randolph Field and Cadet Center field teams compete. The enlisted men league features five teams with Thursday night games at Cadet Center. Stinsonfeld Brooks and Kelly Field are among the clubs, and a tight race for the title is anticipated as the four officer teams are evenly matched.
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Medicos Cinch League Leads in Fort Sunevale Playoffs
Medicos Cinch League leads after a 38-27 win over St. Aucil, securing a top Blue division finish. Medical Lab rises to first with a win, while 18th Medical Lab can clinch Red division top spot with a victory Tuesday. Forfeit wins shuffle Blue and Red playoff matchups across Monday to Thursday nights.
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Tribute to Littl Gene Beng in Wartime San Antonio
Sportlights by Harold Scherwitz reports the death of Marine Gene Beng at Tarawa and the impact on San Antonio. The piece honors his 30 year presence in local sports culture, his steady fair nature, and the community mourns with his wife and bereaved tribe as veterans and families feel the war’s reach. It notes Charley Montague also died in the same action, underscoring the personal cost of Pearl Harbor era battles.
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Pearl Herbur
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Boxing Tournament At Randolph Field Opens Wednesday Night
The Randolph Field boxing tournament begins Wednesday with squadron champions vying for post titles across weight classes. Finals set for Friday night, with Thursday semi finals planned if entries exceed Wednesday preliminaries. Bouts in Hangar F P areas, starting at 7 p m each night.
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Reuben Albaugh Reaches England
First Lieut. Reuben Albaugh a noted Texas golf figure arrives in England after years as a player and tournament manager. His mother Mrs Eilis Albaugh Sr has been advised. His brother Ma Harry Albaugh is now flying in the Asiatic theater.
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Saxon Shines In Star Game at Upper Valley Victory
In Harlingen the Upper Valley All-Stars defeat the Lower Valley All-Stars 1440.6. Milton Baxon of Meallen stars as Saxon scores on a left end run and a late pass play. Pullin added a two yard carry for a score as Parker of San Benito connects for six for Brownsville.
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Bowling sweepstakes to feature 96 teams in Chicago
Chicago on January 4 reports a four day bowling sweepstakes with 96 teams competing Saturday and Sunday for a total prize pool of 4800 dollars. The event features the Midwest’s top clubs including the defending champions Chicago Monarch Beer with 16 prizes.
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Ray Schalk
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Relief Fund Receives Fliers Gate Share Details
The Tullas report shows Randolph and Texas each netting $27,042.36 from the New Year’s gate for the Rose Bowl. Randolph donates its share to the Army Air Corps Relief Fund, Texas contributing $500 to the Southwest Conference. About 16 percent goes to the State Fair Association for stadium rental, with federal amusement tax at 7002. Gate totals exclude roughly 2000 pledged by fans for service men’s tickets. The smallest Rose Bowl crowd in 10 years marked New Year’s Day attendance.
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Harridge Sees Good Season For Baseball
William Harridge predicts a strong 1944 baseball season despite wartime manpower shortages. He cites rosters, service member enlistment, and wartime attendance as evidence clubs will field competitive teams. He notes military support through war charity funds and fan demand, urging baseball to stay active in support of the war effort.
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Keat
Texas Open Golf Tournament Set for Brackenridge Park
The Texas Open returns to San Antonio with dates February 10, 11, 13 and 22, chosen by 13 directors at Brackenridge Park. Prize fund set at 6662.50 in war bonds. tournament manager Sam Goldfarb to confirm final details with PGA president Ed Dudley. Funding and ticket plans await tax review. potential PGA conflicts include a Phoenix event if arranged. Local Junior Chamber of Commerce aims to mobilize support and organize cooperation for the event.
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Zivic Knocks Harris Stiff In Ten Round Knockout
Pittsburgh report: Pr ti e Zivic 152 pounds stops Ossie Harris 155 in a tense tenth round at Civic Arena before 4200 fans. Harris down for an eight count earlier, Zivic wins two seconds before the bell. Other results include Brown over Varce, Simmons over Armitage, Malone over Austin, and Fontaine over Lamarco in Detroit and Milwaukee bouts.
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Homestead
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Juste Fontaine
Milwaukee
Buddy Lamarco
Pittsburgh Pritzie Zivic Knocks Out Harris
Fight results from Pittsburgh and surrounding cities show Zivic of Pittsburgh delivering a knockout over Harris. Other bouts include Cox against Randolph Reynolds in Newark, Folin defeating Law in Providence, and Bennett outpointing Kirsch in Baltimore. Replays note Reilly, Filler, and McDaniels in Chicago and Canton matchups.
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Cleveland
James File
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Ban Prancieco
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SAACC Cagers Stage Intra League Showdowns At Cadet Center
In the Cadet Center, SAACC cage teams host five games as unbeaten squads from Altitude Training, Headquarters Classification, SA 5th Squadron, and Psychological Research square off with Pre-Flight Reanquarters, 82nd Squadron, Queartecmasters and 884th Squadron. In game five 6F3rd Squadron meets Ordnance with a likely winner around 500. Standings show Altitude Tromming x lig Ha AFCS leading, then Detachment and others with two losses each. New York Giants face talent limits as Eddie Brannick notes a tighter balance with 12 newcomers since last September shaping pennant chances.
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Giants
Brackenridge Park Hosts First 1944 Women Golf Meet
The opening weekly women's golf tournament at Brackenridge Park began at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday with entrants from the Wonston Golf Association. Players competed for early standings and season momentum in this season opener.
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Shusher Features Britain's Boxing in London and Football News
International News Service writer Bob Considine reports from Britain on the quirky shusher at London boxing bouts and the British boxing culture, noting promoters legalistic scoring and the emphasis on exhibitions. He also surveys English football under war restrictions, clothing coupon appeals, and players moving between teams while fans support long-distance games.
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Ace Aperts
International News Service
England
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Horse Racing Notes From Tropical Park Meet
Accoetated Presn reports Teddy atkinson leads winter meet with 25 wins in eight days as racing heads to Hialeah. Atkinson also wins with Wise Brave and Flamingroure, while Hubert Tren scores on Picanny. G Fr Watkins Chariimla takes the Hallendale feature in 1:12 45 over a heavy track. Mayoff pays $6.20. Bailey Jay tops New Orleans stats with 22 victories. Jemas Haughton and Taylor tied with six wins each.
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Tony Bkorowatt
Bobby Permane
Tropical
Ice Hockey By the Ansovialyd Presp Borow's Bil Cowles
Ice hockey notes from a National Hockey League game. standout players include Cowles and Camatvordine with scores near 88 points at the midway mark. Roy Romie and Ed Von assist as Comey, Taranto, and others log goals and assists, with teams and dates noted in a period-voice recap.
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Deskin
What Makes Jockeys Click in the Nations
An interview with Ted Atkinson on what makes a top jockey. He praises George Woolf’s headwork and ride control, notes Adams’ steadiness, and argues a rider must push every mount hard regardless of odds. Atkinson emphasizes endurance, weight discipline, and daily riding as the path to success.
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Helis Changes Mind Colt Named Pericles
New Orleans January report states William Hells, Greek-born millionaire, renames yearling formerly called The Unnamed Colt to Pericles. He explains the name reflects the ancient Greek leader. horse described as impressive, strong, with blaze of frost gold color, sired by Blenheim II out of Risk. Pericles has never raced.
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Wrestling Kariatu and Russian star near world title claim
Promoter Harry Goffman presents a four match card at Munist auditorium in a curtain-raiser for the 1944 wrestling season. Sola Kwariani, billed as Russian, is expected to challenge for the world title as Kole Kwariatu appears in a high profile bout. Main events include Jack McDonald versus King Kong Gox in a best of three and Di Davis versus Frank Brown with Irish Jack Kennedy versus Lah Jock Kelly on the undercard.
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200 to Play In Golf At Los Angeles
The 36 hole qualifying round for the $12,500 Los Angeles open will be held Wednesday with medal play starting Friday. About 200 entrants contest the event, including six former Ute winners and notable marksman Kyron Nelson. Former champions Mae Smith, Harry Cooper, Ed Dudley, Craig Wood, Jimmy Hines, and Jimmy Thorson are listed among those who will compete.
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Texas teachers defeat Bergstrom field basketball squad 47
In Austin on Monday the University of Texas Teachers team beat Bergstrom field basketball squad 47 to something. Jeff Kemp led the Longhorns with 15 points and Slater Martin added 12. Lieut Cecil Henry scored high for Bergstrom with several points. Other results include Notre Dame 38 and Milwaukee 45, Wisconsin 42, Kansas State 35, Pittsburg 62.
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Younger Kirkwood Inducted in Army
Philadelphia edition reports Thomas Kirkwood, 22, son of Joe Kirkwood, the golf shot expert, was inducted into Uncle Sam's army. He left for the West Coast after induction, pending sentencing in a district court on two parole violation charges. disposition not announced.
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Sunday Schools Open Weekend Schedule with Three Games
The Sunday School union opened the weekend with three games Saturday night. Taurel Heights Methodist beat Woodlawn Methodist 16-15 with Boal as high scorer. First Baptist defeated North Side Baptist 51-30 led by Ritchey with 18 points. Trinity Methodist topped Central Christian 40-7 as P Carter scored 24. Saturday's lone league match had Mexican Christian Institute facing Central Replist.
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Chicago Golf Club Faces Bankruptcy After Declining Membership
Chicago January 4. Olympia Fields Golf Club once hosted the 1928 U S Open and other events has filed for bankruptcy as membership dwindles. Trustees will decide whether to reorganize the club or abandon its assets and close two of its four courses.
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Bobby Muth to Coach USC Cagers
USC announces Bobby Muth, a former USC star, will take over the basketball program succeeding Ernie Holbrook who will enter the army on January 17.
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