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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1945

Page

20

Lanier narrowly wins as district foes stumble

Lanier edges the Voks D138 by a slim margin to stay atop the district standings while Ed Matteo powers South San Antonio to a near upset of Mexican rivals. Marlandaln keeps pace by beating Boltown 26 19. Burbank tops Hot Wells 30 28 as Holt Wells suffers late rally.

Boekes Amd New Hope Panier Sting San Antonio Bob Cals Lanier Ted Voksted Harlandale Indians Ifr Ieague Oats New Heart Tamms Ed Matteo Marlandaln Kent Lanier Boltown Bears Kight Burbank Bulldogs Hot Wells Bieevils Mattaon Tiselo Hood Rodriguez Barker Mattson Mel Barbarack Iaie Flela Shi Cats David Rodrigues Tebly Hote Virell Tope Vie Gloria Burbank Lowrie Necibtty

Harlandale High Hosts Eight-Team Cage Meet

Harlandale High School announced an eight team invitational boys basketball tournament set for Saturday January 2 in the Indians’ gym. Open at 4 30 a m with four first round games followed by afternoon semi finals and night championship and third place games. Participants include Hate quidale South San Antonio Burbank Edison Central Catholic Edgewood and Sam Houston Trous ton district 28 members with The Latter Voks and Hot Wells Blue Devils invited but declined due to schedule conflicts.

Gentral Catholic Buttons Peacock Fowls Central Gym Tom Tagen Withers Central Bexar County South Sit Antonio Harlandale High School Honard Horris Hatequidale South San Antonio Burbank Edison Wil District 28 Pite T M. 1 Central Catholic Edgewood Sam Trouston Voks Hot Wells Blue Devils Blue Devils Taye Prairie Sen

Lipscomb Wins First Flight In SA Country Club Women’s Golf

Mrs Lipsc om b captures first flight with net 92 15 70 at San Antonio Country Club in the women s golf association tournament Tuesday. Mrs Bevel 102 23 70 and Mrs Hugh Malff 104 25 7 tied for second place in the flight while Mrs Coates won the nine hole flight. Mrs Lipscomb and Mrs Jedd Roe shared putting honors with 20 putts each. A weekly Fort Sam Houston Women’s Golf Association tournament Thursday will be preceded by a noon luncheon at the clubhouse Reservations may be made through the club.

R. C. Lipscom San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Women's Golf Association

Russell Signs Up With SMU For College Coaching Role

Russell leaves Highland Park High School after a long coaching career to join Southern Methodist University as head mentor and chief assistant. He built Highland Park teams into multiple district champs and state contenders since 1942, following a prior tenure at Granger and other posts.</s>

Dallas Rusty Russell Southern Methodist University Russell Masonic Gridiron Duvalion Tooball Highland Park High School Granger Tranple Highyland Pack Hed Tor Hind Kylee Iollowee Matty Ball Navy Bell Reserve SMU

Ft Sam Cagers In FX and Local School Scores

Fort Sam basketball results feature Houston area players competing against Benny Gageghinen and others. Final score details list several teams and individual point totals, including a 16 to 75 total, with notes on medical and military school performances.

Sam Houston Benny Gage Ghinen Mijchl Renornt Hospital General Aghool Gereie Achool AG Pid Apne The Avin Ry Pevaoanel Mae Te Raemp Tela Savin Sional Co Nope Ativeny Brovest Marahal Praner Ronit Weymane Dueckerne Medical Seyvice Driaweda Barrowag Gurinski

Grid Pros Veto Revolutionary Rule Changes

National Football League owners meet as rules committee approves key revisions including to eliminate the extra point, while debating draft timing, franchise applications, and Elmer Leyden’s contract. Washington Redskins owner George Marshall says writers could be rehired, even offering scribe jobs at his laundry plant in Washington.

Ghigauu Jbn National Football Teague Foray Pro Crown Tnt Aguineness Dry Fougtness. S Netionai Tabor Land George Marshall Washington 2Erlskins Elmer Leyden Washington Marshall Chicago Washington Redskins Marshal Muy Scribe

YMCA. Goalers Lose Narrowly In League Tilt

RU Moffatt scored 22 points as the Winters routed the league leader 82 to 20 on Wednesday. Joe Treving added 18, boosting his teammate’s season total to 63. In the other game, Hell Motor Exchange beat Trinity University 36 to 28 with Martin and Nunnelly of Hell and Crusade scoring 32 points between them.

Moffatt Joe Treving Livewight Hell Motor Exchange Trinity Eversity Martin and Nunnelly Hell Crusade Trinity Enc Coed

USC Cagers Rally for 7 to 40 Victory

USC cagers defeated Nasy-Y 40 to 7 as Dillard and Mollenner scored 32 and 40 points respectively for the winning team in Tuesday night action.

Nl Gane Nig Dillard Mmlenner

Fight Tickets Go on Sale for Sanutary 23 Card

Tickets went on sale Wednesday for promoter Bill Davee's Sanutary 23 boxing card at Munterpat auditorium. The main ten round bout features Juan Zurita of Mexico City, billed as world lightweight champion by the National Boxing Association, facing Houston welterweight Paul Altman. Prices range from 4.00 ringside to 1.80 balcony with tax included. Zurita’s manager George Parnasys was in San Antonio, en route with Caferino Garcia and Bil McDowe for upcoming fights in Hayastan.

Bill Davee Munterpat Auditorium Juan Zorita Mexico City National Boxing Association Paul Altman Houston Priews George Parnasys Zurita San Antonio Caferino Garcia Oré Hayastan Jhreeze Garala Bil McDowe

Chicago hockey article notes retirement and management talk

In Chicago a player named Mesti returns after an operation, while Thoms leads the Whiengo team in a comeback. Hawks president Tobin and manager candidate Thorny are discussed as Abe Kanaan City contemplates team resumption.

Chicago Jon A. Sevlank IM Thoms Centit Whiengo “Thark Bank Tobin Hawks Air Mat Thorny Abe Kanaan City Ct

Settlements Cage Loop Opens Season

The Penstation of Bettlements hosts a season opening basketball tripleheader Wednesday night at the Weatey House gym featuring Mexican Christian Institute versus Wesley House, House of Neighborly Servicements versus St. Mark's, and Guadniage versus Boys Club in the evening division. The junior division games are slated for Thursday.

Weatey House Mexican Christian Institute Wesley House House of St. Mark's Guadniage Jbintor

Horse Racing Moves Flash Across Caribbean Tracks

A chaotic report outlines Puerto Rico racing plans as American tracks shut down. Officials discuss reshaping schedules and allowing foreign venues to host races while U S authorities pause operations. Details touch on purse amounts and notable horses entering Hidalgo handicap pools.

Basketball Scores Left From Nation Wide Games

A collage of college basketball scores and updates from across the nation lists New York University beating Fordham 73 to 9, Minnesota and other schools mentioned with mixed results. District tournament plans in Brownsville Texas and Arkansas player notes mark the day’s scattered action.

Tosses Baskets on His 91st Birthday

Salt Lake City reports J Soshia Midgley celebrated his 91st birthday by tossing basketballs at the Deseret gem. Once active in daily work, he now passes time by practicing shots and guiding a team bath session to stay in practice.

Salt Lake City Soshia Midgley Jossiie Deseret Gem Midgley Ube Baskeg

Cadet Center intra league basketball results noted

SAACC sports report from the Cadet Center intra league games at the Post Gym on Tuesday and Wednesday. Beech, Lon, and Be defeated B-1 B-2 while Medina and other teams vied for top standings. Key scores included 16-10-20 for Bs and a 25-23 win for Yankatrong over Altitude Training Unit with Rexnnreh Unit benched by forgell from A-Meas.

Stole Genter Intra-nuindron Basket Hall Innguie Post Gym Bech Jane Lon Medina Abao Cenit Yankatrong Forgell A-Meas acovera watt Chlet_ Ty Medice Colle Jand Hinson Bea

Grown-Up Diz Davis Set for L A Mat Card at Municipal

Grown-Up Diz Davis with flashy self designed trunks and shoes will wrestle in the semi final at the Municipal auditorium Wednesday night. He weighs 212 pounds and faces Ray Clements in the second spot ahead of the Texas heavyweight title defense by Jules Stronghowes against Olaf Olsen. Jack Terry and Charlie Lay box in a 21‑pound match to open, followed by a 20‑minute match where Hans Schnabel aims to knock out Jack McDonall. Olson, 233 pounds, of Minneapolis defeated Humberto to retain the Texas heavyweight crown in Dallas.

Dizy" Davis Tess Mashy Municipal Auditorium Bub Ha Dizzy Davis Ray Clements Texas Jules Stronghowes Chaloneer Olaf Olsen Jack Terry Charlie Lay Hans Schnabel Efor Jack “Gockeye” McDonall

Wrestler Reynolds Dies at Age of 51 in Covington

Jack Reynolds a longtime claimant of the world welterweight title died after several months of illness at age 51 in Covington. The report notes his prominence in wrestling and his era within the sport.

Reynolds Covington Jack Reynolds

Association Sets Openers For 1943 Schedule Apr. 18

Heads of American baseball clubs approved a 1943 schedule to open April 18 and end September 10. President George M. Travusmen of Columbus, Ohio, said the Class AA league is ahead with plans to operate unless future government orders require play to stop.

Chicago George M. Travusmen Columbus Ohio

Alamo Athletics Ease Past Fort Wayne in Rough Tilt

In a disjointed game at Alamo, AAA cagers beat Fort Wayne 42 to 27 as Clayton led scoring. The second half saw team efforts from Bowers and Kelly Feld while Brown and Minor contributed for SAACE and Kelby.

Peaiatoh Alamo Bato Clatton Regier Publishers Gon Antonio Negroba Keny Field Bowers Fort Dam Wills Smith

Randolph Leads WAC Victory Over Brooks Held 27 23

Randolph scored his fourth goal of the season as WAC beat Brooks Held 27 to 23 Tuesday night. Virginia Taylor led the attack with 12 points for the winners.

Randolph Flecks Tte Brooks Randolph Valent No Teases Virginia Taylor

Hannegan backs baseball as morale booster in war era

In a St Louis interview Democratic national chairman Robert B Hannegan urges continuation of baseball during wartime. He calls the game the national pastime, argues it lifts workers and service members, and says draft boards have given no exceptions for players. He stresses his remarks are personal opinions.

BENF Palegar St, Louis America Robert B. Hannegen Ardent Sports Ean St. Louis University Jj Athletic Hannegan

Injury explains Hill's withdrawal from LA Open golf

Randolph golfer Ray Hill withdrew from the Los Angeles Open after rounds of 77 and 173, citing a pulled muscle near the rib during the second round. In a note to San Antonio star Jo Heine, Hill said he cannot play and may miss the rest of the event, with dates January 25 to 28 mentioned in the message.

Ray Hil Randolph Field Jo Heine San Antonio

Army Team Preps for Baseball in Amarillo

The Amarillo Army Airfield sky giants prepare for the upcoming season planning 50 to 60 games with service, college and pro teams across the Southwest. Marvin Heath Gibdon, Centenary trainer and assistant coach for 10 years, will manage the team. A road trip in early April is planned and Texas New Mexico Oklahoma and Kansas teams will be contacted. Last year’s record was 21 wins and 2 losses.

Amarillo Amarillo Army Airfield Sky Siants Sgh Marvin Heath Gibadn Centenary Sky Giants Southwest Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Kuttras

Prizes Shuffled For Texas Open By PGA Rules

Tournament manager Sam Goldfarb announced changes to prize distribution for the Texas Open at Brackenridge Park January 25 28. The total purse remains 600. winner gains 1000, second 700, third 550, fourth 3460, fifth 750, with many adjustments across all places and abridged next places. Soldiers from Brooke General Hospital’s reconditioning unit will attend the event as guests per Maj. Wilkinson, with plans for golf instruction for the troops.

Osaers Professional Golfers Association Sam Goldfarb Brackenridge Park Goldfarb Brooke Generalospital San Antonio Golfers Association Maj BR. T. Wilkinson

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