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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1944

Page

2

Last Day Showdown in Los Angeles Open Golf Event

The Los Angeles Open golf championship heads to a dramatic final day with Ian Los Angeles, Tad McSpadden, and Drew, among others, challenging leaderboard leaders. Notables include Jonny Bulla and Craig Wood, while Elon Nelson struggles with his putting as tight scores unfold.

Los Angeles Ian Sammy New York Yourkees Suntey Wilshire Tad McSpadien Prelide~ pDhis Clim Dutra Jax Anes Leonard Dodson la Jolla Calif Atlanta Jonny Bulla Choise Eyton Nelson Toledo Craig Wood

Hoppe and Cochran Resume in Chicago Billiards

Hoppe of New York and Welker Cochran of San Francisco, famed world three cushion billiards players, will resume competition in Chicago. The match results show Hoppe leading Cochran 400 to 342 after eight blocks in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kelly Cagers Inter squad round robin start in Kelly gym

The If team Kelly kicks off an inter squad round robin schedule Monday night in the Kelly gym. The event will continue through February 28.

Kelly Cagers Kelly

Second USO League Opens at Cadet Center gym

The Second USO League opens with a jungle game at the Cadet Center, Physical Training Instructors, and the Kellyfield War Workers. USC Army Navy YMCA teams compete for the sea junior Monday tipoff at the U80 gymnasium. Other clubs enter the city with the Fort Sam Houston Medical Service School quint, Lae fleet league champions.

Kellyfield War Workers Usc-Army-Navy Ymca Cirywit Bchoolquint Fort Sam Houston

Family lineage of governors and a humorous inflation anecdote

The piece recalls Elizabeth Peyre Manning and her connections to several governors, noting relations across the Richardson and Manning families. It then discusses German inflation in 1923 with a quirky 24 cents buying one trillion marks, mentioning doctors using billion-mark notes as prescriptions. It ends with a teaser about the tallest hedge tomorrow.

Elizabeth Peyre Manning Richardson James Burchell Richardson Richard J. Meaning John P. Richardann John L. Manning John G. Richardson Jr Richard J. Manning

Pro Football Faces 1944 Challenge From Elmer Layden

In a dispatch by Elmer Layden, commissioner of the NFL, the article notes that professional football faced perplexing problems in 1943 but still saw strong fan support. Attendance rose, new stars emerged, and the 1943 championship game receipts set playoff records despite concerns.

Elmer Layden National Football League Chicago Naltimal

Kelly Field First Shift Hustel Ball at Woodlawn

A fragmentary report from Kelly field notes an 8 p m first shift Hustel Ball game set for Wednesday at Woodlawn against D. TR winning the opening contest and Mighty Test defeating West Kelly in the second.

Kelly Field Weagan Quinen Sartiur Woodlawn Ryni Mulch D. TR Mighty Noninat West Kelly

Big midweek roundups and upsets across conferences

A sweeping summary of college basketball with multiple big matchups and results. DePaul and Camp Grant stay undefeated, Duke and Michigan show title potential, and notable upsets include Harvard and Northwestern losses as teams chase conference crowns and top-10 status across the nation.

War Dogs to Lead San Antonio Show in 1933 Circuit

War dog feature planned for Texas dog show circuit led by Brackenridge Lodges director with nationwide interest. Officers expect public display and obedience trials during April events in Houston, Viewporta, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, and other cities as American Kennel Club outlines guidelines.

Alamo Heights San Antonio Dette Brackenridge Lodges Chearmen Henry Asusieg Fred Grant Arendeniet Hall Texas Circus American Kennel Club Houston Apr Ivieworta Corpus Par San Anitoniio Fy Jinas Schouubere Ame

Howard’s Barging On Wins Vera Cruz Handicap at Hipodromo

In Mexico City on Sunday Victor Bovine rode Howard's Barging On to win the $2000 added Vera Cruz handicap at Hipodromo de las Americas. The five year old finished eight and a half furlongs in 1444-3. Mr Mac Gwin, owned by L. Sullivan, finished second while Real Geth of Jalisco Stables took third.

Mexico City Howard Victor Bovine Hipodromo de Las Americas L. Sullivan Mr. MacGwin Jalisco Real Geth

Sunday Schools Three Games Set For Monday Night

Sunday schools league play centers on City MC A senior Sunday School basketball triple header at Laurel Heights Methodist First Baptist at 7 p.m Woodlawn Methodist meets North Side Baptist Trinity Methodist and American Institute at 824 M C. A. defeated Central Baptist 48 to 10 Saturday night in Cleveland.

MC. A Laurel Heights Methodist First Baptist Woodlawn Methodist North Side Baptist Trinity Methodist Christian Institute M.C Central Baptist

Army air base postpones game with Idaho due to overworked soldiers

Bo ise Idaho January 10 army air base Gowen Field postpones Saturday night basketball with the University of Idaho. Overworked soldiers in an intensive physical fitness program forced the delay as Mountain Home Air Base personnel were also noted in the surrounding exchanges.

Boise Idaho Gowen Field Army Air Base University of Idaho, Southsn

Bevaign Deelvery Sail Ra Overstah Fa USO Laurie Group

Imaly Mesager Len J Qurecher of the Bevaign Deelvery sail Ra. two week halt during orders. Seering baseball training at Mountalla Hy as certainers sent overseas to Brooklyn, MN.

Ehoqoklyn Imaly Mesager Len J Qurecher Bevaign Deelvery Laurie Sertainers Sen mi Ata Mountalla

How'd You Like This Gang, Coach?

Par ris Island marine training unit shows a grid style drill with rifle squads on parade ground. Notable cadets listed include Duke players Tom Davis and Pat Preston, Colgate Bert Gianriti, Purdue Alex Agase, Notre Dame Johnny Podesto, Southern California Angely Bertefli, and others from California and Pacific programs.

Parris Island Marine Corps Gridron Beole Tom Davis Duke Mise Micke Colgate Bert Gianriti College of Tarifia Elmer Jones Franklin and Marshal Alex Agase Purdue Pat Preston Alph Heywood Southern California Angely Bertefli Notre

Fort Surtoasian WACK clash with Feisonael Training team

The Feisonael Training team from Kelly Red Girls Basketball League faces Fort Surtoasian WACK in a Thursday game at Fort Sunsporte arena. Separate notes list standings in volleyball and division results, with local business ads and equipment mentions interleaved.

Feisonael Fort

Atlanta Looks for Cuba for Talent in 1944

Atlanta baseball officials plan a Havana trip to scout Cuban talent for the 1944 season. Earl Mann, president of the Southern Association’s Atlanta Crackers, announced he will join other minor league representatives seeking players from the United States draft pool to bolster teams.

Atlanta Cambria Washington Seherers Earl Mann Southern Association Atlanta Crackers Havana U.S. Selective Service Mann

Former Baylor Star Missing in West Australia War Dept Says

Capt. Bobby Taylor, former Baylor University football captain, is reported missing over Australia. The War Department informs his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Taylor of Benson that Taylor served as a transport plane pilot in the Army Air Forces.

Heniginyan Bobby Taylor Baylor University Australia War Department J 8. Taylor Bension Taylor Army Air Forcrs

Kearns Boxers Enter Tournament With Prizes

Major Walter C. Fain offers strong inducements to mix it up in Camp Kearns boxing squads. Winners of each division earn three day gifts, while runners up receive a 24 hour past.

Kearns Utsh Walter C. Fain Hnxins Camp Kearns

Coast Stars Lick Bombers in Phoenix football tuneup

Pacific Coast All-Stars routed the San Diego Bombers 40 to 14 at Union High School Stadium before 6000 fans. The game featured several Lions and Bulldogs veterans, with Leroy Zimmerman connecting to Jack Milies for a 43 yard Bombers score and Merle Hapes adding a 42 yard circus catch.

Phoenix Auz Pacific Coast All-Stars San Diego Bombers Union High School All-Stars Detroit Lions Los Angeles Bulldogs Leroy Zimmerman Phil-Pitt Steagles Jack Milies Purdue Bombers Ben Agajanian New Mexico Merle Hapes Mississippi Carl Pevegoy Hapes Agajabian Chuck Fenenbeck Lions University of California At Los Angeles Kirk Tehagds Aic Stare Hombers Fish Me Atuitalyanites Tavelee Canterte Zimmeranny -Rm Hugein Tieewsr Perogoy Sarr Nyivantene

Secretaries Voted as Bowler Club Plans Fund Drive

Allan Mitchell remains secretary of the San Antonio Bowling Association after resigning for Navy duty next Thursday. Louis Quintanilla volunteers to handle duties until term ends. The group launches Bowlers Victory Legion to raise at least 1500 dollars from all leagues, with funds aiding the American Bowling Congress and recreation for soldiers at sea and ashore.

Soes Allan Mitchell San ‘Antonio Bowling Association Hermann Sons Hall Mitchail Navy Mitchell Louis A. Quintanilla Bowlers Victory Legion Teague Murey American Howling Congress Bvl

Outdoor Cage Meet At LaFeria Jan 14

The La Feria outdoor basketball tournament will be held Tuesday January 14 with senior teams participating. Tournament format is double elimination with finals.

LaFeria LA Feria Tar Feria Yrammiment Stirt Terry M. Mahrmann PuesAny Offale Wnuad

Arkansas and Rice set to clash in key Southwest conf game

Arkansas Razorbacks and Rice Owls square off in Houston amid hot title race implications. The Razorbacks, led by Flynt’s 47 points in two TC C games, aim to extend lead as Rice and Texas are top contenders. Week's schedule shows Baylor A and M, SMU, and Texas Christian all in action around Houston and Dallas.

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Louis Seeks Staying Power In Boxing Career

Ga lksonville Florida January report quotes heavyweight champion Joe Louis saying he plans to keep boxing if he can stay active, and would help train younger fighters. He emphasizes remaining in the sport to share his knowledge and experience with rising boxers.

Galksonville Fis Joe Louis Domty Louis Wwe Yuung

Texas Christian at Malta and Other Weekend Displays

The schedule lists Texas Christian at Malta and Texas vs Corpus Christi Naval Air Base at Austin. Also Texas faces Baylor in Fort Worth and Southern methods show Arkansas at Houston with Texas A and M in Austin.

Ind Fis Texas Baylor Texas Chriation Malta Corpus Christ! Naval Air Base Austin Houston Texas A Texas Christian Fort Worth Arkansas Rigg

District Grid Schedule Set for 15-AA Conference Season

District 15 AA schedule approval at Tech High Sunday sets dates and sites for all 15 AA games. Brackenridge meets Tech on Sept 29. feature week Oct 19 hosts Brackenridge Austin and Jefferson Corpus Christi. Plans include Temple and Waco games. Lehmberg aims to bring in more Texas clubs.

A. FE Lehrberg Alamo Stadium Tech High School Brackenridge Tech Houston Lehmberg Temple Waco Central Texas Prhncipal Enos Gary Red” Forehand T. Guy Rogers Cornell Barlow Trvin Jefferson George Fungan Frank Runnels Walter McKinney W. A. Gunn Standard Lambert Austin BE. W. Smith Bill DuBose Corpus Christi Wiliam Galligin J. W. Nixon R. W. Parker Laredo J. E. Swann HH. al Moore Paul Snow

Campbell in Golf Victory at Brackenridge Park

Fred Campbell won Sunday’s golf sweepstakes at Brackenridge Park with a strong 77. Tony Holguin carded 77 for second, Leroy Brannen earned third with 72, while the scattered results mention Marcia Brothrn at Worcester and Holy Cross’s score in a separate note.

ATL Fred Campbell Thy Brackenridge Park Course Tony Holguin Leroy Brannen Seratch Worceate Mass Marcia Broth Holy Cross Rochester N.Y Cleveland

Brackenridge and Central Clash In Open Basketball Night

Brackenridge faces Central in a Monday high school boys basketball doubleheader at Woodlawn. Brackenridge’s boys host Jefferson while Central meets a Brackenridge foe in an 8 p.m. prelim to the Button fray as both teams seek to rebound after district play losses.

Brackenridg Fale Ai Enridge Eagles Central Buttons San Art Aigh School Basketbal Taller Woodlawn Brackenridge Paacock Central Hoya Alamo Brackenridge Central Lawier Antonio Brimex Burban Hot Welly

Phillies Schedule Shows 110 Spring Games Announced

Phillies plan 110 spring exhibitions with games in Wilmington Philadelphia and across the region. Schedule lists April fixtures against Yankees Red Sox and Orioles with dates in Atlantic City Wilmington and Jersey City as part of early spring training. Pirates reveal two more exhibition games arranged with Cleveland and Detroit teams may join for additional tuneups.

PribaAnoardia Phillies Wilmington Del Wilmston Blue Rocks Yankees Atlantic M. J Athletics Mngten Toronto Easter Red Sox Baltimor Baltimore Washington Wilmington Washingto Washingtor Jersey Jersey City Pittsburgh Pirates William &,Wanger Bet Br Peckinprugh Cleveland Dianapolis Ancy Gale Everancers Tra Detroit

Montreal Defeats New York in Hockey Showdown

Montreal routed New York 12 to 2 as Detroit beat Taranto and Boston crushed by Montreal in a busy Sunday listing. Highlights include Montreal 12 New York 2 and Detroit 4 Taranto with other results from the American Hockey League and Eastern Amateur circuit.

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St Anthonys Handily Beat St Marys 30 26 In Win

The St Anthonys Yellow Jackets held the upper hand to defeat the St Marys Independents 30 to 26 Sunday. Raymond Jies and Pete Reed led the winners with 12 and 7 points while Whitten Kerr each added 7 for Mary's. Jacobe 72 led St Anthonys with 12 points and several others contributed as the Jackets pulled away late.

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