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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1945

Page

4

Zivic Ready for Rematch After Madison Square Garden Win

Pittsburgh veteran Paul Zivic won a split decision over Philadelphia youth Billy Arnold in an eight round bout at Madison Square Garden drawing 18,928 fans for a $57,576 gross. Zivic, 21, underdog at 154 pounds, expressed willingness to fight again if authorized by his army commander. Arnold, lighter by weight, pressed early but Zivic countered with strong lefts and overhand rights, staggering Arnold in the fifth and eighth rounds and drawing blood in the seventh.

Zivic Willingto Ted Meier New York Billy Arnold Pritsle Zivic Pittsburgh Normoyle Zivic Whrsten Philadelphia Hich Ars Targe Reurn Feruary Marty Mourne Arthur Gonovan Mary Arnoli Strathers Jack Gordon Arnold Mos Arold Attewards

Fight Results Log From Ecwersmen Card Obscure

Fragmented boxing results list several bouts with outpoints and partial scores. Notable mentions include Jedd Tweerd over an unnamed opponent, Tooke Py'th defeating San Francisco fighter, and Ren Vancouver claiming a featherweight title, with sparse details on venues and full names.

Log Ecwersmen Stubby Smith Laren Wade San Prancinco Louin G. Ioloyaci Wash Jany Dolan Pacific Gosat Vancouver B.C

Kelly team defeats Randolph 21 to 20 in league thriller

In a tight Friday night game Amy Navy Y M G A league action saw USC Cayers' Kelly tele War Worker! edge Randolph 21 to 20. Bhelby of Randolph led with 12 points, while Atrel lano scored 10 for Kelly.

USC Cayers Amy Navy-Y-M.g Randolph Field Soc Agintil Medicine Bhelby Randolph Atrellano al Kelly Ted Hie Aquid

Los Angeles Open Round Two Sees McSpaden Byrd Lead

Harold McSpaden and Sam Byrd moved into the solo first round lead with 70s as the second round of the 22 hole Los Angeles Open began at Riviera. Huroh Nelson and Sam Snead trailed closely while Jim Walkup Jr and other notables eyed the field of 182.

Buss Nowii Adae Angeles Grampion Harold “Dug” McSpaden Sbomy Byrd Wie Tleid McSpaden Sanford Maine Byrd Detroit Mich Riviera McSprien Huroh Nelson Toledo Ohio Se Ag High Tohn Revol

Houston Asked To Join Pros

Houston officials consider joining a proposed major league football circuit as the Trans-America league eyes expansion after the war. Meehan says franchises granted in New York, Brooklyn, Baltimore and Philadelphia, with Dallas joining. Houston and Denver hoped to enter, games possibly to be played at a high school stadium seating 92,000.

Houston Jan Vonit F Chick" Meehan Moehais Glenn McCarthy Dallas Julius George Scheppe Hesal Group Meehan New York Brooklyn Baltimore Philadelphia Los Angeles Lana Aiticials

Junior College 24 St Anthony's 23 clash ends

High school action had junior College 24 St Anthony's 23 in a tight game. The report mentions players and a buzzy setup before a key bowling event and notes Navy enlistment of Alabama football standout Bl g Conway. The text references awards and a previous title holder from Louisville.

Junior College St. Anthony's

Service League battle prompts tough Saturday assignments

A pair of basketball games loom Saturday night as Corpus Christi Naval Air Station and Monteiteri face stiff duties. The Kellyfield Filers host the Comets, aiming to rebound after a 35 28 defeat by the Kings Navy seniors. Kingsville prepares for a clash with Norhgate Raiders following a 96 point win over Ward Island Marines.

Corpus Christ! Naval Monteeter Kellyfield Filers Rmaln Staalion Comets Caint Center Warhawks Thia Soan Ave Comets Kings Mle Navy Sintior Normayte Raiders Kingsville Kings Ville Quiit Ward Island Marines Redders Ught Scrap i Cormie

Track stars and new names from winter meet at Weal Paint

The report lists athletes like Glenn Daya and Max Minor in team trials, with Dor Hinsclord rising as a leader. It notes Army special tear context, League averages, and mentions honors for Tomax F. Keane and other sports figures, including placements and training camps in Geembry.

New Pi Wnel Crars Lew Novak Sinter Weal Paint Glenn Daya Max Minor Ande Dor Hinsclord

Kelly Sports Flash: 340th squadron tops rivals in tight finish

In Sand Air Depot, the 340th Repair Squadron triumphed 21 to 1 over Headaquarters after a late surge powered by Barnes’s 23 points. Earlier, the 320th and 320th teams posted narrow margins in a jammed lineup, while Sweeder capped the clutch finish with a last second goal.

Sand Air Depot Lesgie Gatins Priday Kelly Field Kym Sweeder Ping Barnes

War Hero Entered In New York Ski Jump

Lieut Art Devlin of the Army Air Corps and Purple Heart recipient will enter the Bear Mountain winter ski jump meet in New York. Notable entrants include Merit Barber, Torger Tokle challenger, Hans Strand, and Bear Mountain Sports Association competitors.

Per Mountain N.Y. Ja Art Devlin Army Air Corps Weuvee Purple Heart Encisty Europe Bear Mountain Yayk Simduy Merit Barber Bulilebora Tmting Club Soiquerar Torger' Tokle Nellanial Hans Strand Bear Mountain Sports Association Aeniir Rational Venlonis

Shelton Mourned Texas Old-Timers Remember Great Manager

Terrell Texas reports the death of Ben Shelton known as the Gentlemen of baseball a former manager who mentored Tris Speaker and helped shape stars like Doc Oarris Otto McIver and Roy Rodebaugh Shelton led teams in Galveston Dallas and Waco and once set a consecutive victories record in 1902 his passing follows a long illness and a planned funeral in Paris Texas with services to be held locally today.

Terrell Texas Jay Tris Speaker Texas Teague Bex Shelton Ben Pasar Michens Tiwan Tel Shelton Brent Alde Owl Cleburmo Club Fris Speaker Shelton Ann Podelblitties Tie Hurter Als Pal James J. Maloney Becom Speaker Tnseball Doc Oicks Bob Edrmondson Hickory Dickson Frank ‘Truesdale Roy Mitchell Bill Yoke Otto McIver Roy Rodebniuh Molaney Shellex Galveston Houston Gorsleata Temple Dallas Cieburne Waco Cormicarni Shettan Jeri Burlel Paris

Amateur McCornick Among Top Golfers in Open Round

Ammon Grosse Foint Woods Mich and amateur Bruce McCornick Los Angeles among players listed. Sgt B A Dutchens of Wrightfield Dayton Ohio and Sgt Harrison lead a crowded field at Miami Open. Second round starts with two shots behind, others farther back including Ornly Weed Red National P G AL Titleholder Hob Marylitan Evansville Tacoma and Jim Farrier Camp Roberts. Willis Gangris Denny Shute also present with scores in low 70s.

Ammon Grosse Foint Woods Mich Bruce McCornick Los Angeles Harrison Sgt. B. A Dutch Wrightfield Dayton Ohio Sgt Suuil Ornly Weed Mamaroneck N.Y Red National P. G. AL Hob I Mazviltan Evansville Tac Jim Farrier Camp Roberts Calif Onidnid Open, Also Teed Off Behind 14, Furet-Round Strokes and First- Mgnhters Willie Gangris White Pisin Denny Shute Akron Ghia

Walker of Randolph Transferred to Ellington Field

George A Walker of Randolph has been transferred to Ellington Field near here to serve as physical training and aesthetic officer replacing Lieut. George A Katgliner, who moves to Dodge City army air field in Kansas. Walker previously directed Iowa state education and static teachers college programs.

George A Walker

Another Jan 1 Bowl Hailed as Crimson Tide Fall

Birmingham paper notes New Guinea Coconut bowl where Bul Is 16 Crimson Tide 7 in a game played before a mixed audience of fifty and a few curious attendees. Star writer Don Worthington provides a remote announcer portrait and game description with crowd estimate of about 3008.

Birmingham Alt Jan New Guinea Bulldogs Crimson Tide Arwa Zipp Newman Binmingham News Don Worthington Fenior Worthington

Matty Bell Named Full Commander at Georgia Navy Base

Matty Bell a former football coach and current athletic director at Georgia Navy Pre Filgat is advanced to full commander in the naval reserve. The Athens Ga area figure is noted for his military and athletic leadership within the university and regional community.

Athens Jai Madison Matty” Bell Jyead Conti Southiin Mecthodist University Sid Georgia Navy Air Hall

Local high school hoops clash at Carlet Center

Vague lines describe a Friday night basketball event at the Carlet Center featuring Wiley and rival teams. Scorer totals include 24 points credited to a leading player, while others contribute double digits as teams contest a tight game.

TNS Datenten Carlet Center Wiley Bros Stetvon Ae Ieee TIES Eens

Nelson and Snead Set To Battle

In Los Angeles Byron Nelson accepts Say Snead challenge, vowing to meet anywhere anytime over 38 or 72 holes in match or medal play. Nelson, leading money winner, eyes wins after two of four big winter tournaments. Fred Corcoran will arrange a winter trail match at an agreed stop.

Los Angeles Jan Say Snead Byron Nelson Hot Springs Fred Corcoran

Arkansas Jets To Big Start In S W Conference Play

Arkansas opened its Southwest Conference schedule with a dominant 84 28 victory over Baylor at Fayetteville setting a new scoring mark. Earl Wheeler led with 36 points while Ace Kok struggled. The Gators faced Texas Christian in Fort Worth with a close finish, Merle Gibson tying the game late as VCU and Langhorns traded baskets. Tonight’s games include Rice at Texas A and M and SMU at Dallas.

Rage Arkansas Baylor Texas Christan Texas Fayetteville Ark University of Arkansas Southern Methodist Geor Lambert Lneup Earl Wheeler George Kok Tex-Texas Fort Worth Frogs

New Baseball Pact Presented for Owners Review in New York

CHICAGO Jan 6 A secret draft of a new major league agreement seeks joint approval from baseball owners at a Feb 3 meeting in New York. The committee plans to pass recommendations to both leagues, with final decisions by the leagues, while Landis remains separate from the process. The three temporary commissioners will handle baseball matters in the interim.

Chicago Benefaw Mountain Landis New York Will Hartidge American League I Harridge Landis Lanlin Harridge Baseball Friuy Selecti Ved Hayridge Ford Frick National League Leslie 2 Emibersnis

Record of Basketball Scores From Various Schools

A garbled OCR listing numerous college and high school basketball results. Teams mentioned include North Carolina, Central Michigan, North Dakota State, Michigan, Baylor, and Texas universities, with scores and partial venue notes. Names and places are inconsistently rendered, but the piece records multiple game outcomes and high scorers across a regional college sports slate.

College Roundup Shows Varied College Basketball Results

A collage of scores from top colleges includes Oregon losing to California 42-40 at Baraces while UCLA beat Trova 43 winning with Jack Nicos leading the drive. USC rallied for 20 straight points after halftime, Norman Carnd and others contributing as Washington held on in a warlike finish. Oregon staged a late rally to beat a rival, while Texas State prepared a lineup of conference games. In Manhattan Kansas a dozen teams eyed titles with Weatherby nursing an injury. New York reports note Temple’s Dorn and Lavane scoring heavily as St. John’s extended a winning streak.

Wes Oregon Tolalio University of Calfortinn Baraces USC Atraight Palata UCL Norman Carndvale OBC Barton Yanpaglog Dall Guan Bob Hamblin New York Jan St. John's Stir Ae Fabby Dorn Temple Thiale Aragon Tada Dorn Lavane

Ice Hockey News From The Amateur League And Chicago Trade

A jumble of early 20th century hockey notes reports INRW and amateur play in the United States as talks of a national junior event swirl with names like Raven, Ary, and East Coast clubs. Chicago Black Hawks announce a trade with Detroit Wings involving players Ban Gully Si Gon and James Dan Gravan.

Association of the Ingieil Senloy Joelor LOWEN Raven New York Marci Ary Tidley Chicago UNS Cnicano Black Hawks Detroit Sigon Ames Dan Gravan Buten McDonald Alee

Death of horse racing in wartime Texas discussed

San Antonio Light columnist Harold reflects on the national halt of horse racing to aid war effort. Russell of Texas argues racing should close voluntarily till peace returns, hoping to regain trust and support. mentions ODT order on transport and a New York betting scene involving Billy Arnold and Jules Zivic.

San Diego Calif Steel Bt Deleaverons Harae Agua Caliente Mexico Tard Barr ODT Buasa Hollywood Park Topline Springs Siue Pennant Freetom Ring Uugran Valine Addy Collente Negaon Bay Meadows Mollywood Park Bonaole Turner Rye Bt Galiente Texas Atdt Russell Couraa Ike Tva Ruste Lone Star Nes Rusendl Ings Raymond Raessell

AAU Troubles Hit Hamline Basketball Reinstatement Debate

In New York Hamline University faces AAU scrutiny after suspicions arise over reinstatement applications from opponents. Two Hamline players Howie Saltuire and Rally Seltz are noted as pro baseball players. Hamline’s ban on rival athletes pending written applications spurs debates with Westminster College and the University of Kentucky weighing eligibility.

York Jat Dan Perris al UL Hamline Uniiversity Hamline Howie Saltuire Rallie Seltz New York Ferris Athleles Minnesota Five A.A. U Thte College of New York A. A Madison Square Garden Achultz Brooklyn Dodgers Selle Hamline Corey Joe Hutton Minnesota Hemline New Wilmington Jon Peake Grover Washabaugh William Morkray Boston Arena Westminster College Wmt Revelty

Detroit Pitcher Admits Gasoline Use In Hunt Story

Detroit star Paul Dizzy Troyt told OFA officials he used gasoline to travel to the Upper Michigan Peninsula for a Saer hunt. He claimed the chairman of the Forndale rationing hoard invited his return and faced charges of violating agency regulations, but provided few details.

Detroit Jan Upper Michigan Peninsula Saer Paul Dizzy"Troyt OFA Byeter Friccut

Harlandale Trims Bobcats in District Opener

Harlandale Indians sprinted to a 91 to 21 victory over the South San Antonio Bobcats in Friday night district opener at Bobcat Gym. Marrow led with 12 points and Barrow added 10 as Harlandale built a big lead by halftime and dominated the third quarter.

Hotlendale Indians South San Antonio Bobcats South_San Ae Mattson Marrow Barha'k Dine Olyg Eatetae Alanvische Oni B Aarow Baronet Donen Tata Maranaalé Reith Fan Antonh I

Cecil Smith Leads Team to Mexico

Cecil Smith of Banantonio Texas heads a Mexican tour squad preparing for a series of games in Mexico this month. The team, nicknamed United, features Blutes palo teri and Mexican players as part of the federation outreach.

Cecil Smith Mexico Mass City Jan United Blutes Palo Teri Banantonio Texaa Ames Foto Federa Tlon

Sunday School Contests Preview at Woodlawn Lake Gym

Sunday schools from multiple churches prepare for a Saturday night series of contests at Woodlawn Lake gym with Sam Houston and Trinity Methodists among teams. Parish programs include Presbytirian and St Johns Euthrran meats as part of a joint event. Friday results list Dintrink 2 Ferlerson Melettta and Why Wal 20 among others, with several church teams scoring into the 90s.

Sooney Corny Seague Fam Houston Aymiashim Woodlawn Lake Gym Sam Houston Seritlizide Hlehtant Terrace Method= Inc St. John's Euthrran Meats Tienver Woodlawn Trinity Woodlawn Christian and Sainl Forthalde Baptist Beavan Ferlerson Melettta Dome O Rencon Presbyterian Woodinch Northalde Alstriet T Calvary Bontlskaeniaca Sam Honalon

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