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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1942

Page

7

Louis Baer Title Bout Draws Navy Relief Pledge

Joe Louis Baer set to defend heavyweight title against Buddy Baer in Madison Square Garden with near 225000 gate projected. Baer donates his purse share to Navy Relief. undercard details and prior bout history noted. Legal suit filed against Buddy Baer over December auto crash adds to event week tensions.

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Babe Ruth Doing OK at Hospital

Report says Babe Ruth is resting and doing fine after a car crash that harmed his nerves and weight loss concerns. The former Yankee star was hospitalized for evaluation as his wife and doctors express cautious optimism about his recovery.

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Golf Pros To Use Repaints In 1942 Season

Chicago golf leaders discuss adjustments amid wartime limits. Proponents push repainting and reuse of gear to conserve metals while maintaining competition as players plan for a California tour and spring events. Officials note no impact on 1942 play while mobilization affects transportation and club operations.

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Hauser Sub for Bierman Likely at Minnesota

Trape G. McCormies, athletics chief at the University of Minnesota, planned talks with President Gates and other officials to discuss Bierman’s replacement during wartime. Bernie Bierman has entered active duty with the U.S. Marine Corps. George Mansoor is viewed as the leading interim head coach candidate.

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Rattlers Open Week With Texas Clash and Tilt

Rattlers under Coach Gloyd Russell face Abilene Christian Wednesday at Saint Mary's gym and Southwest Texas State Thursday in San Marcos. Upcoming road tests include a Jan 19 20 trip to Canyon for a conference series. team morale hinges on key players like Wotsiol Gros and Mike Hall amid a recent skid.

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New Orleans All Stars End War Era With Banquet Game

New Orleans hosted the seventeenth annual Shriners all-star college seniors game to aid crippled children. East and West squads battled to a goalless draw in a military overtones exhibition after war disruptions. Coaches and players faced wartime duties and exams as captains and kings of the gridiron left the stadium.

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Meyer Seeks Return Game After 1942 Loss

Coach Dutch Meyer of Texas University plans a return game against Georgia after the 1942 defeat by the Bulldogs. Meyer, recovering from the shock of the 40 to 26 loss, said he would like to meet Georgia again after 1943, despite lingering doubts.

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Smart Young Man Is Phil Marchildon

Phil Marchildon rose from a Creighton area start to fame with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Scout Shaw floated a pitcher to Dan Howley, who then brought Marchildon to a Ottawa practice, before Toronto signed him. He later pitched in the Canadian American League, with a rough 1940 season and a 3.57 ERA, finishing 10–19 and noted for 112 strikeouts and 12 wild pitches.

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Sportlights on vandalism sparks city sports debate

Harald Scherwitz argues vandalism at Iake gym Lindbergh park and other recreation sites highlights failings after the recreation department was liquidated. He blames city leaders for neglecting public property and urges restoration and support for healthful sports to keep the nation’s athletes fit and ready for service.

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Night baseball outlook sparks nationwide debate

A zealous debate unfolds over abolishing night games and moving to daytime play. Officials and managers including Calargala, Pacific Coast league figures, and New York Yankees general manager Bartow weigh risks, power concerns, and crowd safety as wartime shifts loom.

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Football in Forty Two? Rulemakers Speak on Gridiron Future

Fragmented notes from a national collegiate football committe meeting describe plans for the 1942 season. Discussion centers on governing rules, eligibility, and anticipated wartime impacts, with attendees from major leagues and universities weighing limits and preparations. Observers expect further remarks after private sessions.

Foreigners Play in Miami Tennis Tet

Eccentric text from a regional paper notes Ecuadorian top player and several foreign teams in a Miami event. It mentions University ties and a notable cupper, with references to Atlanta and New Orleans venues, though many names and details are garbled. The report hints at dramatic matches and eliminations amid unclear phrasing.

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