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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1944

Page

9

Steers Beat Ags Take League Lead

Arkansas was edged by Rice 67 to 41 as the Owls upset the Razorbacks, moving Rice and Texas toward the conference lead. Rice held Bill Henry to four points while Ted Darling and Thomas fueled a 29 16 halftime advantage. Henry finished with 24 points and Thomas 18.

Houston University of Arkansas Razorbacks Rice Owls Owls Arkansas Rice Texas University Texas A Bill Henry Henry Rusty Thomas Birds Parkers Darlng Thoms Henry Finshed Darling Dendunes Wiehe Ted Berg MeGsha Hankin Suen Bean Egg Derling Mackensie Mitton Bor Ais Curtis

Medicos Clinic Aces Local Army Basketball Team

Charley Broadway from Southern Illinois College leads the Medicos Medical Service School squad as the top scorer with 584 points and a $2 guarantee, amid a strong team showing in the local army basketball circuit.

Medical Service School Army Charley Broadway Beanpole Centler Southern Illinois College

Pill-Rollers Lead Scorers in Young Cage Season

Fort Sam oust writers of Wo league Alley report the Pill-Rollers atop local army basketball scoring, with 2141 total points and an average just under 50 per game. They have 12 42 points and a 30 point per contest mark, while trail by only losses to Kelly and the USC-JWC giants.

Toy Fox

FOLLOW THE LIGHT Experts Write for You on World Athletics

A thoughtful roundup surveys major athletic events worldwide with expert perspectives. It highlights key competitions, standout performers, and evolving trends shaping track and field through the season.

Tie La Zere Lions Defeat Santa Rosa 22 to 21

In a January 15 game at Feria the La Zere Lions edged Santa Rosa 22 to 21. Strong scoring by La Zere and a late stand by Santa Rosa kept the contest close, with the Lions pulling ahead in the final moments of the tense match.

LA Fmcept Santa Rosa Feria Lazere Lions

Three Games Scheduled in Service Loop

Three enlisted men division basketball games fill the upcoming Service loop this week while officers rest. Medical Service School of Fort Sam Houston and Cadet Center lead, each undefeated, as Brooks Meld Ganders visit Brooks gym and Warhawks meet Stinson Eld Pioneers at Stinson court. Randolph Field Ramblers travel to Kelly Field for a third clash.

Medical Service School of Fort Sim Houston Cadet Center Medicos Brooks Ike Stimson Eld Pioneers Stinson Court Randolph Field Ramblers Kelly Field Ghtis Hansen Fiet's Brooks Sela

St. Anthony's Triumph Over Kelly Cagers in Rubber League

Tommy Walsh scored 16 points to lift St. Anthony's Yellow Jackets to a 48 to 33 win over Kelly Meld Rubber Department. Arrelano led Kelly with 1 point as St. Anthony's built a 26-11 halftime lead at the St. Anthony's gym.

Tommy Walsh St. Antony’s Yellow Jackets Rubber Department St Anthony's Arrelano Kelly Cagers Jackets

Basketball News From Army-Navy League Standings

Fort Sam Houston league leads. US Army Navy. Enlisted men recap shows M C A pennant chase and second USC league. Broadway in 3 games, 584 total points this season. Hane with 347 points in 30 games. Capt George Allecorn now in charge as Mediens win 13 straight against strong local army foes.

Oat Ghostly Fort Sam Houston USQ Army-Navy USC Seryise Joep Charlie Broadway Hose Broadway Hane Coaering Cearge Allecorn Mediens

Horse Racing results at Hialeah and New Orleans meets

In Hialeah Park’s Pat Beach handicap Eddie Arcaro rode Miame Fig to victory over seven furlongs with stablemate Poschre second and Sipnator paying $5.60. Calumet’s Old Grad won the Atlantic Park division in 1 23 4 5 with Adulator and Coronal placing. In New Orleans, Buskwacker won the SURU0 Cres handicap at the Fair Grounds, paying $21.20 to win, $7.40 to place, and $3.20 to show. Pop’s Pick was second and Suzwe Rution third.

Miame Fig Gare Greenthe Stable Eddie Arcaro Pati Beach Hluleah Park Maue Dinisk Poschre Woolford Farm Sipnator Thewliner Poacher Calumet Stable Old Grad Pyle Adulator Coronal New Orleans Byron HL Wise Buskwacker New Qtyleans Far Grounds Fenetha Coljvertee

Army and civilian groups plan mixed track and field carnival

San Antonio prepares for a combined military and civilian track and field carnival directed by First Lieut. Joe Holmes. Jayeves military affairs leader Pearl Stromberger calls a meeting with army athletic officers to organize a Saturday event at Alamo Stadium. High school, college stars and service athletes will compete in a lineup featuring wall climbs and obstacle courses, with band music and other entertainments. If approved, the carnival could be the season’s peak event.

San Antonio Hirst Joe Holmes Brooks Pearl Stromberker Jayeves Mary Alamo Stadium Junior Chamber 5 Stromberger Saff Stromberger Holmes Hils Scherwitz Nuevo Laredo Laredo Orout New Alent San Antonio Astory Bill Hill Winston Ne Cavalry Second Cavalry Carolina

Border Olympics banquet debates wartime track plans

In Nuevo Laredo a March 1942 Border Olympics banquet heard voices ask if wartime should halt athletic events. Alderson urged continuation, stressing athletics build strength for war. Laredo and Nuevo Laredo hosts expect the twelfth Border Olympics in March with strong local and military participation.

Harold Texas Oklahoma Jaredo Aid Nuevo Jaredo Mexico Nuevo Laredo Frank Anderson Texas A. and Alderson Andy Laredo Canos Twiter Lemmy

Hulse Wins Cleveland Mile in Sharp Showdown

Hulse, holder of the American record for the mile, opened his 1944 campaign in Cleveland with a convincing victory in the feature event at Grover Cleveland Stadium. A Daily News athlete placed second and Rudy Sims finished third as the field sprinted to the finish in 2 Tubbers shoes.

New York Hulse Wie Mlle Grover Heveland Armbry Econd Rudy Simms Runes

Chase Field Beats Kelly In Rough 44 30 Victory

The Chase Field team edged Kelly 44 to 30 at the Kelly gym Saturday night after a defensive showdown. Bresnock led with 12 points as Chris Hansen was held to eight. Epperson and Madsen each scored eight for Chase, who already beat the University of Texas twice. Kelly meets Southwestern University next Tuesday at home.

Chaseeld Havy Fron Heeville Kelly Field Fiela Kelly Gym Chase Kelly Chris Hansen Bresnock Epperson Madsen University of Texas Southwestern University Alphi

Junior Chamber Golfers in Brackenridge Tournament

Golfing members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce play their monthly handicap tourney Sunday at Brackenridge Park course starting at 11 a.m. It will be an 18 hole medal play event.

Junior Chamber of Commerce Brackenridge Wark

Jefferson Maroons Clash For City Basketball Title

Exhibition week features Jefferson facing Austin Maroons in a key 15-AA district test at Jefferson gym. Lanier and Lanier–Jefferson players headline two all star showdowns, with Brackenridge recapping city series action and several Alamo league games shaping the race for district and city honors.

Clry Vis Jefferson Lamlerssesssreces Harlandale Voc Edison Tines Antonio Burbanke Het Wells Central A Sen An Ohio Jefferson Gym Jefferson Mushings Lussie Austin Maroons Tunfera Austin Alreadys Brackenridge Eagles Phire Deam Eagles Troy Antlers St Ile Kerrville Gymnasium Flay Lanier Austin Mustangs Lanier Voks Brackenridge Gymnasium Ganre Caliner Henry Excobedio David Rodrigues Lanier Billy Hovel Nick Lutz Jefe Ilbe Brackenridge Agein Tech Buffs Central Catholic Fym Buffe Tech Burbank B Central Catholic Alamo Ruu Bulldogs Bugtratts Harlandeal South San Antonio Erlison Brackenridge Harlandale Jefferson B Pearock Woodlawn Burbank Callolfu TMCS Panthers Antonia Bobcats Central Cobirt

Dinner Monday Honors Ramblers at Randolph Field

Ramblers receive honors at a Monday night dinner at Randolph Field Officers Club. Speakers include Bible, Maj. Grn, Gerald, Rogers, Col. White, and university figures. The event precedes New Year’s Day game plans and the Southwest Conference title race with UT officials in attendance.

Randolph Field Chaiming University of Texas Raimpier Squad Bible Ban Rogers Maj. Grn Gerald Rant Col Waller C. White Ranedolph Clab University of Texas, Wi Austin Dallas

Road Test of F Goodrich Silvertown Tires

An old advertisement touts the F Goodrich Silvertown synthetic tire backed by B F Goodrich. It claims 80 million miles driven on Silvertown tires with positive reviews from many buyers and urges readers to choose the tire for synthetic performance and reliability.

Tie B. F. Goedtek Silvertown Wanda 2. F. Goodrich Silvertown

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