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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1944

Page

9

LaMotta Beats Zivic in New York Drawn Bout

Jake La Motta defeated Johnny Zivic by decision in New York at Olympia Stadium before 10,834 fans, with Zivic suffering a fractured left hand and planning X rays. The victory gives La Motta a 3-1 edge in the Pittsburgh-New York series, while Zivic's hand injury and later rounds defense were noted by officials.

Zivic Fittsburgh Manlaads Fritale la Motta Tal ‘Whyte Angla Bhyie Johnng Jacob Zlvio Gotte Aulery Rigi Ine Sant Hennessy Fouth LaMotta Low Dlows Fritele Michael Dre Buller Elmer Slim Mcdelland Henrenty

Nelsons 68 Provides Slim Frisco Lead In Open

Nelson of Toledo held a one stroke lead at Harding Park in the second round of the San Francisco Victory Open. More than a hundred pros and amateurs played the 72 hole event with Nelson shooting 36 32 for a 68 and eagle on the 12th. Mangrum Bell and others trailed as the field narrowed toward the cut. Dodson withdrew after a first round 40 as McSpaden led the Los Angeles Open contenders.

San Francisco Trunament Dyson Nelson Toledo Oth Nelson Opr Professional Golfers’ Association Harding Park Lloyd Mangrant Monterey Park Calif Art Bell Mangrum Fort MacArthur California Bell George Faro Pine Velley Rndy Harold Dug" McSpraden Philadelphs McSpadett Dodson Mortan Bright Atlanta Elmer Cliles Stockton Rouene John Bulla Chicago Craig Wood New York Fa Dudley Colorado Springs Colo John Revolt Franston Leonard Dodson Kansas City Bulla McSpaden Inclu

Golf Goes Strong In Spite of War

The UBA report from its fiftieth annual meeting at the Waldorf Astoria notes membership drop from 768 clubs to 703 but 27 new clubs joined. War shortages limited equipment and travel yet clubs raised over 174 thousand for war charities in 1943, with many funds directed to Red Cross, naval hospitals, and veteran services. Morton G. Bomte of Great Neck was nominated for president to succeed George W. Blossomer.

New York Jat Bot Hope Bing Joe Waldorf-Astoria Leon Plivat-Stade Ierm Burh Tommeys Piu Hollow Club Detroit Red Croes Valley Forge Vetereans Naval Hospital Morton G. Bomte Great Neck Long Island N.Y Romlaaling George W. Blossomer Lake Porest

Olivera Rallys To Draw Hollywood in Boxing Bout

In a Friday night bout in Mexico City Olivera of Oakland and Ernesto Avillar battled to a split decision draw. Olivera pressed early with hard lefts, then recovered from a rough middle rounds exchange to break Aguilar's defense and claim a final-round edge. Referee Abe Roth scored the bout a draw at 120-120, 129-121, and 120-120 by the judges.

Olivera Hollywood Mexico City Ernesto Avillar Tory Olivera Oakland Calif Aguilar Abe Roth Agian Olivern

Fight Results From The Ananelated New York Meet In Ruffin Card

A jumble of boxing results lists fighters from New York Los Angeles Philadelphia and Chicago with scores and opponents such as Roy Suddy Farrell Lanny Anzaloffe and Eddie Careen. Multiple cities and wrong spellings appear. many entries resemble matchups with no clear outcomes beyond who was stopped or outpointed.

New ‘York Hubey Ruffin New York Tippy Gatti Garfield Nout Roy Suddy Farrell Neware Lanny Anzaloffe Brosklyn Detroit Jake Laniotia Frilae Ziviv Vitsburgh Mike Delia Los Angeles Eddie Careen Chiro Milwaukee Gene Spencer Chican Joey Pirrone Clovelland Jimmy Pierce Weal Allis Wis Tilo Tay Jor Chicago Worrester Masa Totiny Bell Youhratown Ohio Johnny Brown Kuneken Aldo Boalt Olivera

Braves Send Pair To Indianapolis

Secretary John Quinn of the Haslon Braves announced today that pitchers Joe Burns and infielder Will Amy Helizer will be sent to Indianapolis. The move accompanies the hub club’s ongoing player development plan as the team reshapes its roster.

Braves Indianapolis Boston Gan Iisiinapolis John Quinn Haslon Braves Quinn Basawan Joe Burns Brapman Amy Helizer Abeyican Association Vines Treader Trenter Poe Soniling

Hoag Returns To White Sox in Spring Training

Veteran outfielder Hoag to report for spring training at Frevich Park as Chicago White Sox announce two Chicagoans joining the roster. Tony Annorend, 20s, recently discharged from the army, and Joe Gannizo, 42, are added as local products with prior minor league and service records.

Chicago Jatt Spi Frevich Lick Chicago White Sox White Sox Tony Annorend Iasb Wilayr Ihsttig Joe Gannizo Stdrtevop Secthid Dase

Gertrude Ederle's Father Killed in Car Crash

New York report says Henry Ederle aged 69, father of swimmer Gertrude Ederle, was found dead in a wrecked car that struck a lamp post on Henry Hudson Parkway. Police could not confirm whether death resulted from a heart attack or injuries. Ederle rose to fame after swimming the English Channel in 1926.

New York Henry Ederle Gertrude Ederle Ederle Henry Hudson Jorkway

San Francisco Opens Tiny 20,000 Golf Leaders Tournament

In San Francisco on January 1, a field of twenty golfers gathers for the $20,000 Letarn arena welt tournament. Competitors include Hethin Bo Nelson noted at 15c3-sx, Lloyd Mantruni 9-51.10, Ary Beli Sete Goeatnn Anagto, Jug Megnaden, Ted Lonewordh 37-35, Yorkwood Aimer Clibes, Harry Cooper, Guigshay Sau Bird, Wear Lea Kenneds, Morren Brieht Kirkwood, Mary Fry and Dutra Ben Corl.

San Francisco Hethin Bo Nelaon Lloyd Mantruni Ary Beli Sete Goeatnn Anagto Megnaden Ted Lonewordh Ane Yorkwood Aimer Cl

Chicago Coliseum Sold for 300000 in Major Buy

The Shivaga Coliseum in Chicago was sold today to a group led by Fred M. Morelli and Lito Roether for about 300000. The new owners plan a 250000 remodeling to convert the arena from its wartime radio school role to sports and exhibitions. The 1900 building has hosted political events and various shows.

Chicago JINS Shivaga Collseum Army Air Force Radio Jennings Fred M. Morelli Chicago Buslynes Lito Rolher

No Chance to Play Ball Says Russo

New York reports Russo, famed southpaw ace of the Newland Yankeds, reclassified but ruled out of next game. In a Friday night rubber, the heat and noise limited his participation while teammates struggled to keep pace and Rudy Rioja led with 21 points.

Rubver Department Dhaulic Ione Kelly Pheld War Workers New York Sec- Russo Newland Gamie Isjof Rudy Rioja Hydrantle Erason Russo

Hornsby Denies Mexico Baseball Pact Talks

Rogers Hornsby, in Fort Worth, denies any contract or agreement with a Mexican club. He says there have been no negotiations with Vera Cruz or Bay clubs, only a plan to visit Mexico City to discuss matters. He remains Fort Worth business manager and believes the Texas League will continue in 1943.

Efort Hornaby Fort Wortheau

Indoor Track Season Opens at Seventh Regiment Armory

NEW YORK, Jan 15 Indoor track opens as top stars perform at the Seventh Regiment Armory in a late 1944 season meet. Notables include Hill Hulse, fastest outdoor mile for an American, in a one mile handicap against Rudy Simms and Al Dally. Contests feature distances from 70 yards to a mile, with entrants from NYU MIT Missouri and coast guard, plus a high jump duel between Bob Dodgell and John Wilkinson.

New York Jay meery-gasTound Tailies Grover Cleveland Seventh Regiment Armory Hill Hulse Gonder Haeggins Rudy Simms N.Y. A al Dal Jimmy Herbert Wesley Wallace Walter Welgoh John Iraty Missouri Ed Conwell Herb Rubin N.Y. U Bob Dodgell Wisconsin Jihua Wilkinson

YMCA Leaguers Triumph in Friday City Ball Night

In the City YMCA League action Tevert DaNATy Polce and Randolph Field posted wins. M. B. took a 7-32 victory over Kelly Replacement Dest with Dubenkky and Redei scoring 12 each for the M. P. scorers while Newman also notched 12 for Kelly. USC UWA forfeited to Randolph.

Tevert Danaty Polce Randolph Field YMCG M. B Kelly Randalph Uscuwa Dubenkky Redeigues M. P Newman

Spicy Meet Ahead of Major Leaguers

National League leaders plan a February 3 meeting that may yield unexpected business. Judge Landis has convened his planning committee for February 8 to address potential new matters. The event could affect the annual dinner of the New York Baseball Writers Association.

New York Baseball Writers’ Association Landis Postnar

Golden Gloves Officials Named for Tournament this Saturday

Four more officials announced for the Golden Gloves boxing tournament. Ward Burris tournament director joins J. Wright Riley and J. George Huntress Jr as tournament judges. Crewe Beng will be timer, with Sant Blotsky in charge of fighters' seconds.

Tim Tilsme Golden Gloves Ward Burris J. Wright Toady” Riley George Huntress Jr Crewe Beng Sant Blotsky

China Girls Lead Nation In Basketball Claims

In Texas on January 18, Rexander praises his China Girls team as the best cage unit, citing Barbara Seif’s 32 points in a display against Orangeville. The squad, coached by G Alexander, recently beat Orangeich 83-63 with their starters pulled after eight minutes. The team aims to extend a long winning streak past 100 games while contending for a regional title.

ORTRA Texas Chris High Addollus G. Alexander Rexander Cage Lenins Orangelich Avil Barbara Seif China Wight Matautes Mire Thal Chitin Hay Leam Dush Shine chanRe Janwiry Avinga Teat Aviaer Lids Glela Ching Mexander Land Aio Sour Laks

Walequadron Triumph In Inter-Squadron Hoop Clash

In a rough inter-squadron league game the Walequadron edged Altilidy Training 35 to 31 Friday night. Other Friday results saw Headquarters Classification 22 21 over 8a5th squadron Meriies 28 21 over BBardanindron SOSquadron 33 17 over Ordnance Bird squadron 32 MG Shéth squadron MoS over Headquarters Tree.

Walequadron Altilidy Ovis Inter-Squadron Meriies Sosquadron Ordnance Bird' Squadron Shéth Squadron

Lanier Austin Lead Early in 1944 State League Carmine

Lanier and Austin Maroons clash in a high school basketball showcase with Lanier favored after a 44 to 2 victory over Brackenridge Eagles. The pair eye the 28-A and 15-AA tours, while Edison, Wells, and Tech Cards also post wins in Friday night action across San Antonio.

Dattmer Gene Brem Anii Austin Maroons Lanier Weks The Maroons Jooxlig Arnn San Antonio Brackenridge Eagles Austin Voks Lscattles Dikson Bears Eagles Ben Proctor Bobby Clark Chiurite Fred Boggs Brackenridge Tatler Stark Reno Rodrigues Vokts Helhy Cel Diwier Rodriguez God Quinton Rithey Tuchey Ded Edison Gonzales David Rodriguez Lanter Ssouatic Antonio Hoberts Une Hot Wells Blue Devils Brhves Nelmeyer Ing Tor Harlandale Gamg Tech Buffs Central Catholicy High School Th Bulls Uuddy Gurea Tech Buttons Battersby Ieeop Bowen Wis Alk Phares St Gerard's Quints Lalitet

USC YMCA League Rough Victory For Médicos In Final Week

The Médicos beat the Carder Chemical Co. squad Friday night to cap the week’s final game in the UBC Army Navy YMCA basketball league. The Médicos’ star scored AT points while Gyiisback paced the losers with a string of baskets.

N Tne Medicad

Sinatra Seeks Fight Manager Amid New Boxer Hire

Unclear text reports Frank Sinatra talking with promoter Mik Dions about hiring a fight manager as heavyweight Yori Jan, ranked No 2, progresses in boxing. The garbled note mentions a $1,000,000 contract for Maurillo and an advent into boxing circles discussed during a telephone call.

Yori Jan Tami Maniiella Bronx Frank Sinatra Mauriollo Bcal-Histers Mik Dicots Jollice

Girl Goaler Sets 91 Point Record in Varsity Game

Rutheryard Tenn June Hla Mary Feppersting Tutherford led Lavshet Dall with 35 ploys as the girl goalie hurled a new record against Ken ton Uilgh. Keaton made 44 of her shots in polls and related feats.

Ruthertyard Mary Feppersting Tutherford Keaton

Last Second Arkansas Victory Narrowly Beats Rice 42 41

Arkansas Razorbacks edge Rice Owls 42 41 in a tense Southwest Conference game decided by a final free throw and a midcourt heave that dropped through as time expired. Key players include John Mackenzie for Rice and Ben Nichel for Arkansas in a dramatic two game series result.

Arkansas Razorbacks Motion Arkansas Rice Owls Ioust John Mackenzie Owls Parkers Ben Nichel Ton Fort Worth Baylor Anegis Tens Christian

Chicago Takes Prize Drubbing by Northwestern in Conference Loss

Northwestern's defense stifled Chicago as the Wildcats posted a 27-20 win. Coach Dutch Leinberg started 28 players, with Waters scoring in multiple drives. The Maroons suffered their 42nd straight conference defeat as Chicago struggled to capitalize on early momentum.

Rvanatom Sti N. Souple Duteh Leinberg da Waters Cme Northwestra Maroons

Plentiful Excuses To Drop Basketball At BYU

BYU basketball faced multiple exits after a barnstorming trip. Neal Woolling ordered to rest by physicians, another joined military service, a player married, Strother turned to farming, and two others returned home or otherwise left the squad. The roster shrinkage reflects varied post trip motives.

Provo Util Jatt Brigham Young Ionut Neal Wollling Strother

Cincinnati Reds May Train at Home

The Cincinnati Reds plan spring training at home but face uncertainty. General Manager Warren Giles said Indiana University authorities may withhold use of the old Field House for the Reds this year. Giles will travel to Bloomington next Tuesday to seek access.

Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Warrey Giles Indiana University Tediana Reds Zilles Floomington Ind

Billiards match notes from Chica event and tied score

Fragmented report describes billiards players Welker Corhran Willard and Willie Hoong in a session with Topo Lo. Mentions blocks Feige 98 and 44 innings with scores around 100 to 652, plus a lead change late by Abrahammun and Mec. The piece references Komras City and a midweek event in New Orleans.

Welker Corhran Willard Willie Hoong Cochynn Hoppe Fadecinhe Abrahammun Sainad Komras City Hiday Han Giatoh

Chase Field Leads Kelly Showdown With Strong Visitor

The Kelly crew hosts a Saturday night basketball clash against Chase Field visiting Beeville rival Beeville. Notable players include former All America Weedy's Chirig Hansen and 6 foot 4 inch Aguinal Gray Lewis from Philips 66 Olievs. Other listed participants are Tulsi AAU champ from Tulsa and Bay Tors Bubba Reyvand.

Kelly Firly Euyers Bill P.m Kelly Evs Chase Field Nisyy Domi Beeville Willern Bubba Reyvand O. Eppotson Wiscoshi He Atha Olio Slate

College Basketball Scores From Various Venues Across The Nation

A scrambled summary lists numerous college basketball results and team performances. Notable entries include Westovan 33 over Crnemriie Mina 88, Indiana University 8 over Wisronzin NM 44, Michigan 44 over Worthwertayn 77, and Drake 20 over Chicago Navy Pine 52. Other results mention Tulane, Louisiana Blue, Idaho, and Penn Hiate with various point totals, reflecting a hectic day of intercollegiate play.

Pardue HI State Indiana Uriversity Wisronzin Michigan

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