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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1942

Page

10

Light Bowling rally for Red Cross War Appeal planned

Bowlers across the city pledge “all out” support for a Red Cross War Appeal program. Local businesses and civic leaders donate prizes including a $25 defense bond, a radio, and cash to boost fundraising through lanes and events coordinated with radio announcements and community groups.

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Red Cross Bowling Event Awards Prizes and Entries

A bowling fundraiser offers prizes and merchandise at each event to ensure proceeds support the Red Cross war effort. Open play includes 10 frames per man or woman with entry fees of 23 cents. high games earn defense stamps and per-event pots. The Light promotes participation from merchants and players to maximize contributions.

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Navy Athletics Plan Recruits Leaders for Expansion

In a Detroit correspondence, Texas and Navy figures discuss expanding the Navy athletic program. The plan envisions 110 coaches and physical education teachers, recruiting from coaching ranks and universities. Volunteers would be titled ensigns, with many details yet to be finalized by naval authorities.

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Rattlers Face ACC Rattlers in College Basketball Action

Rattlers take on Abilene Christian College Wildcats at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Alumni gym. Roscoe Morris centers for Use Saints with Atky Cresswell and Jack Alle at forwards and Neal ph guards. Half time box ball game used for PE class with boxing glove pummeling. Admission 55 cents. Saints travel to Southwest Texas at San Marcos then to Abilene for January 12 13 and January 19 20.

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Night hockey scores and local junior basketball recap

National League games ended New York 2 Detroit 2 Boston 3 Chicaro 2. American Association saw St Paul 4 St Louis 3 Kanzey City 4 Dallas 9. Atlantic City 7 Johntown 4. Boston 7 Washington 6. Providence hosted Cleveland. Local Boys Club basketball highlights a 46 14 victory over Baptist Temes juniors at Woodlawn gym with Nunnelly and Askins scoring 14 points each.

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Mexico Girls Win On Tour of U S

The Instituto Politecnico Nacional girls basketball team from Mexico City won both starts on a 20 game U S tour, defeating Quinlan High School 24 19 and the Dallas Hornets 11 14. Coach Mario Nuncio noted the team aims to spread goodwill. They travel by bus, play in Oklahoma City tonight, and head to Toronto for War relief game's next.

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Association Plans Season Amid Wartime Baseball Efforts

Chicago meeting of American Association officials signaled intent to keep players in action through 1942 unless government orders halt. They pledged sacrifices if required and argued baseball is vital to national recreation, rejecting a proposal to cut night games below five weekly despite wartime strains.

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Untitled sports report fragment from obscure 1930s page

Fragmentary text describes a sports event with names like Lansos, Taitain, and Scoverley. Readable items include knee injury notes and a second place finish. Details are garbled and cannot be fully resolved from the OCR.

Edison Footballers Attend Dinner With Award Winners

Edison seniors were honored at a dinner hosted by Sts. Fang Deathe. Football players received silver footballs for 12 players earning top honors and sweaters in a year-end ceremony.

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All Star Roster Chosen By American League Club

The American League named its All Star squad with Ted Williams Boston and Joe Gordon New York highlighted among selections. Bob Feller and Dizzy Dean were among pitching choices, with players from Cleveland Chicago and Brooklyn also listed.

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Great game tale from a rough gridiron scrimmage

A fragmentary report describes a tense game with players like Mend Oehoa and Charfey Dow. Clashing halves, bold plays, and defensive standoffs emerge amid chaotic action. The piece hints at Dallas-like vigor and a referee’s whistle shaping the momentum.

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College Cagers Scores From Various Contests

A compilation of college basketball results lists Toledo 50 det One 1 and Kent State 24 with Findley Nount Cajun at 32 and Kent State 24. Several margins are noted including Princeton Seminary 31 Fordham 54 Colimbis 49 and Rhode Talond Teachata 49. Other scores include Western Union 40 and Midland 9 plus North Dakota State 45 over Goncardinal 23.

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Zeke Bonura Returns to Army Duty

Zeke Bonura, former major leaguer and American League star, is back in the army at Camp Bhieshy, Mississippi. The 32 year old, who played with the Amer Jes association in Witling at Min Neapolis last year, was recalled under the 20 year rule after a three month service last summer.

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Name-Calling Gets Good in Okla Rumpus

Oklahoma University faced debate over star Gerold Tucker’s amateur status after an earlier eligibility defense. A rally pointed at coach Bruce Drake and Kansas State ties while officials weigh whether Tucker can play second semester with written permission. The discussion touched on recruiting, pro ties, and the school’s conference standing amid fan attention.

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Alamo Heights Mules, Burbank Bulldogs Lead District 28-A Standings

The Alamo Heights Mules and Burbank Bulldogs sit atop District 28-A after opening games Tuesday night as Harlandale and Edison also challenge. Alamo Heights routed Harlandale 24 and Edison trailed, with standout Alamo Heights scorer delivering a 14 point evening. Harlandale faces South San Antonio Friday as the district race heats up.

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Louis Sparmates and boxers in Greenwood Lake tale

In Greenwood Lake a rough boxing yarn centers on George Nicholvar and Joe, with sparring tales and a faded scene of old gym work. The piece recalls bouts, training tweaks, and local chatter about chances for a real fight within two years, framed by a hazy, nostalgic voice.

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Wish for Safety Amid Tumulting Fight Night Echoes

Fragmented text describes a chaotic scene with boxing figures and references to risk, bravado, and impending violence. It mentions a heavyweight bout, a rival named Buddy Baer, and threats of a deadly confrontation. The voice hints at streetwise bravado and looming trouble in a tense, noisy setting.

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Brackenridge floor sparks 40 24 win for Burbank Uve

Center Lee Quintero powers Burbank Uve past South San Antonio 40 to 24 on Brackenridge floor. Buck Ward tallies 11 as Edison crew edges Hot Wells in Edison court showdown. other box scores and lineups appear from Central and St Anthony games.

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