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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1945

Page

7

Hondo Jumps Into Spotlight In Army Loop ACU

A fragmented schedule highlights basketball evenings in San Antonio area with Lanier and Brackenridge in key battles. Tech Buffs beat Burbank 24-12 in a rugged City Series clash while Hondo features in the Army loop and Alamo league results and upcoming games are noted for South San Antonio and Harlandale setups.

Lanter BP. m Brackenridge Gin P. i Burbank Bulldog Tech Harlandale Indians South San South San Antonio James Heizer Bobcats Ramas City Welle Blue Devils Lanier Dietrich Brackenridge Eagles Jefferson Voks Burbank Hot Wells Mighty Lanier Kennel Tech Buffs Burbank Bulldogs Brackenridge Pyin Sea George Rodgers Bulls Hondo

Hondo Navigators crush Ban Ner cog Quint in league clash

The Hondo Navigators defeated Ban Ner cog Quint 46 to 30 on Tuesday, solidifying momentum in the Service Basketball league. Norman and Worthington propelled Normoyle with 17 and 17 points respectively, while Yessin led Ramblers with seven as Randolph and Kelly clashed for third place.

Hondo! Navigation School Comets Hiz News Tuesaday Ban Nercog Quint Comets Aterts Nor Movle Randolph Fiyal Medical Service Hool Kelly Field Cadet Brooks Field Kellys Rudy Yessin Ramblers Thompson Jacobus Kelly Yessin Normoyle Reiders Roy Witty Yetsin Witry Tom Worthington Witrys Baldery Medital Berglee School Honda San Morete

Hot Wells to Face Lockhart in Prairie Lea Basketbal

Hot Wells Blue Devils meet Lockhart in Saturday's first-round basketball game at Prairie Lea. Coach Glen Cracker announced the matchup as part of a set of opening-round pairings. The Slic Devils and Lions are among the other early games.

Hot Wells Blue Devils Prairie Lea Luckhart Glen Cracker Slic Devils Lions

Brooks Sports San Marcos Academy Action at Prairie Lea

scrambled OCR notes show multiple high school matches and semi finals with teams Brooks Sports San Marcos Academy San Marcos in Seguin San Mare cos High School Laing LaGrange and others. mentions times 10 am 11 am and 8 pm and a championship context with SUNY gildstorteau 17th year and 1942 1943 coaching references.

San Marcos Academy Prairie Lea Mj Seguin San Marecos High School Laing LaGrange Wats Walytes Tenia Wook Suny Gildstorteau Sing Crocker Fire Ge Hlvinn Sath Mink Kelly Tenn

Masonic Home Keeps Football Plans Amid Decline

In Port Worth on January 16, the Masonic Home announced continued efforts to field a football team in the Fort Worth AA division despite small enrollment and few players. Superintendent Tom Fletcher retires. Claude Austin may lead the home while attempting to keep football alive with seven lettermen returning and minor budget impacts noted.

Port Wortt Mighty Mites Masonic Hoya Masons Fort Worth Glass Bit Remmert Charkes Ronnie Jef Denton Claude Austin Tom Fletcher Fisteher Mathers I. Masonic Itaho Enlorfil Remmert Ath-Latic Footheall

Reuther Resigns As Scout for Cubs

Walter Reuther a longtime Los Angeles baseball scout for the Chicago Cubs resigns after five years to pursue other business. Once a standout pitcher with the Brooklyn Dodgers he also played for the Reds and the Orioles in his career.

Shicagq Walter “Toutel” T Reuther Los Angeles Chicago Cins Reuther Brooklyn Dodgers Use Ombs Clueinnat Reds

Amateur baseball reshapes roles amid changing peer dynamics

The article discusses shifts in amateur baseball with a focus on player roles and leadership. It notes strategic changes, calls for enhanced junior development, and the impact on team dynamics as the sport evolves.

Lanier State Champ Reyes Killed in France Action

Pvt. Richard J. Reyes nineteen year old guard on Lanier High School’s 1943 state basketball championship team was killed in action with Allied forces in France. Parents Ernest and Periltt report he had earlier been listed missing. He saw action in North Africa and Italy before joining the French front. Survived by two brothers Benito and Ernest and sister Olga.

Richard J. Reyes Tanier High School France War Department Airs Ernest P. Periltt West Merlin Street Wer Mersege Tony Rivera Refugio Olivares Henry Escobado Rusrd Texas Pacific Reyes Yak Owe Yeart North Africa Italy Benito Ernest Olga

Golf Notes Ahead of Texas Open at Brackenridge Park

The course will be in good condition for the January Texas Open at Brackenridge Park though weather could affect the event. Murray Brooks says improvements include bunker sand, parking area gravel, and improved walks. The Nelson Watkins Co will feed galleries with hot barbecue. buffet service will be available near the clubhouse, with the regular cafe also operating. Brackenville Park Women's Golf Association will hold its weekly tournament at 10 am Wednesday.

Willie Brackenridge Park Murray Brooks Nelson Watkins Company Galters and Gallery Rob Barbee Watkins

McDowell Upsets Garcia In Houston Ring Fight

In Houston at the city auditorium Bill McDowell 169 of Dallas upset Ceferino Garcia 15 1 3 former world middleweight champion from Los Angeles in a 30 round exhibition. McDowell fought carefully and outboxed Garcia with the edge in most rounds. Blood streamed from McDowell’s right eye late, but he maintained the lead with superior boxing.

Houston Ken Overtin Bill McDowell Dallas Ceferino Garcia Los Angeles City Auditorium Garela McDowell Garcia Bill Carcik Jose Estrada Nuevo Larredo Mexico Paul Altman Estrada Billy Staith Johnny Vilonueve San Anetonio Obie Glager Manuelita Mexico City Nara Ovtiz Fosterfield

Boxing Fight Results From New York to Los Angeles

A digest of boxing results lists many bouts with fighters from Mexico City Philadelphia New Orleans Baltimore Montreal and more. Notable bouts include Leon Zorrita defeating Gra Angeli in a 10 rounder at Ocean Park Golf and a KO victory for Granito Rojo in Los Angeles.

New York Itumberto Zavala Mexico Mitt George Molouis" Brown Philadehinia Granito Rojo Low Angeles Brove Rigela Iiene Spencer Cit Sease Syaller Holbo Bulwoukes New Orleans Wilko Beltram Manuel Torres Sius Anxelen Baltimore Buddy Walker Calmulus Yancey Henr Los Angeles Robby Thorpan Huttimore Carrogton Atetfull Newark Orean Park Golf Leon Zorrita Gra Angeli Naghter Larry Avgione

Sportlights On Army Officers In Local Camp Events

Recaps a Fort Sam Houston welcome visit by Army officers for soldiers from the local area. Officers plan educational and recreational programs, visiting GIs, hosting celebrities, and arranging radio entertainments. Notables include Star Bet Georgia Wright and Others aiding wounded in Brooke General Hospital reconditioning.

Uelr Ain Ryan Fort Baw Houston Papa Mama Wothing San Antonia Somuis Houston Kaltenborn Jack Benny Charley McCarthy Richard Cody Randolph Field Hir

Snow Cant Stop This Golfer

CHICAGO, Jan 1. The heaviest fall of snow in years covers Chicago and its golf courses yet Charles T Jackson a 63 year old construction engineer keeps on playing golf every Sunday at Edgewater Golf club He uses a yellow ball and because of heavy snow on the links he has pared his winter game from lee a greek arrangement Jackson who says he has missed playing golf only two Sundays in nine years thanks one incident in winter golf a driving one Honk of yellow in your eyes.

Chicago Charles T. Jackson Edgewater Golf Club Jackson

Contest Rules For the Believe It or Not War Feature

The Let to San Antonio publishes a 1000 dollar prize contest by Robart Ripley creator of the Believe It or Not feature. Entries must arrive between January 10 and February 3 1918 with factual wartime examples and supporting details. Prize awarded for the best item. multiple prizes if necessary. entries become property of Ripley. postmarks after February 8 are disqualified.

Robart Ripley San Antonio Amy Perpon DAV Brewr Bolleva Robert TL. Binley Tuelualye Tinley Max Renuest Robert BL. Ripley Ripley Hedenn Boon

Lenglet Goes To Prison

Paris reports Andre Lenglet former French middleweight boxing champion convicted on collaborationist charges and sentenced to five years at hard labor. He returned from the United States in 1938 for military service, was wounded in 1940, and demobilized. Evidence showed German requisition of his automobile and a proposed wartime bargain to stay allied with occupiers.

Fetter Gt. Louis Browns Mi-berne Infantry Lloyd Schwarle Walter Tromlim Oakland, Orme, Naval Hospital Seaman Pirst Clony Cenis W. Kraft Naval Hospital Oakland Calif Carrott Brooks Geld Eddie Kazak Brooks Field France Paralroper's Paris Andre Lenglet Nas Lenglet United States Inter

Cardinals hold off Laury lettermen in nine day tourney

The Tile apten Cardinals defeat the San Solo te Ceexbounda 25 to 12 in the nine day event. In the same tourney prelim per match the Army Airfield WACa beat Harlingen 37 to 3. Local teams suffered close losses as Grande valley coaches saw Edlointy fall 49 to 41.

Taringen Dan Atte Teoteelian Laruria Mnd Bortov Mehl J Coane Inez

Rassling Show Promises Surprises at Mapletoat Auditorium

Wrestling fans will see Diary Davis bring 18 more pounds and team with Marvin Tours to face Red Devil Brash in the main event at Wednesday’s Mapletoat Auditorium card. Davis, now around 212 pounds, eyes a potential shot at national heavyweight champ Wild Bill Longsen, while Hashara, Don Lee, Strongbow, and Schnabel are billed in tough bouts.

Mapletoat Davis Leroy McGuirk Marvin Red Devil Juan Humberto Wild Hl Longsen Speed Uast Ellis Hashara Don Lee Bashara Memphis Big Ules iStrongbow California Hank Schnatel Pines Jules

Sunday Schools League Scores Narrow Victory Night

In District No 4 cage league of the Sunday School Athlete Association Riverside Baptist beat Central Baptist 26 to 14 and Hy Telridad Methodist defeated Hanunud Park Presbyterian 24 to 6.

Tiayen Star Flay Riverside Baptist Central Baptist Hy Telridad Methoiliat Hlaninud Park

Junior Highs Schedule Highlights City Games This Week

The week's only games for city junior high basketball features Emerson A and TD teams at Mion, Hawthorne squads strong, Lanter visiting Page, and Thurbank playing at an unnamed site. Eight-game program starts Tuesday with top teams Emerson and Hawthorne showing form.

City Junk Bail Aemcts Ath Emerson Mion Hawthorne Twain Lanter Page Thurbank

Woodlawn Lake Gym Hosts Kelly Sports Contest

Kelly Sports schedules a Wednesday night game at Woodlawn Lake gym. Personnel and Training face President Branch in the 7180p match. Giviinn Pevannnel wears Supply division in the secondline competition.

Kelly Woodlawn Lake Gym Im Onener Giviinn Pevannnel

Season On Quail Closes Season On Quail Closes

The text reports hunting season wrap ups with quail, ducks and geese noted. Hunters are advised of closing dates and upcoming shooting plans in Texas and nearby areas, including weekend targets and field conditions.

Texis

Boxer Pep Taken Back Into Service

New Haven Hartford boxer Willie Pep, holder of the world featherweight title, was accepted for general army duty at the New Haven induction center after nine months in the U.S. Navy and an earlier medical discharge. Pep, the first nationally known athlete re‑examined for active duty after a medical discharge, may presage more athletes entering khaki or blue.

New Haven Gent New Haven Register Willie Pejy Hartford New York Pep U. S. Navy Willie

Henry Leads Narrow Scoring Race Among College Stars

Henry trails Calverley by seven points as Calverley edges toward the lead with 292 to 284 for Mikan. George Mixon of De Paul stays in the mix, with Ernie Calverley and Rice’s Bill Henry close behind in a tight national collegiate scoring race.

Henry George Mixon de Paul Ernie Calverley Rhove Island State Bill Henry Rice Mikan Western Kentucky Weday Calverley Waln Botat Sac

Malttha Ritts League Opens with Tight Final

The first Malttha Ritts volleyball league opened Monday with a 12 point game win by Branch a. Kp against Cookies Cookies. Gang Stn Sinntay defeated Fort Sain Hous e 18, while Bibke of the winner scored 34 in the late Bowdsy game Sith VY. The league’s second belt hogs next Monday night.

A. Kp Ghamtiew Malttha Ritts Cookie’s Cookies Tix Gang Stn Sinntay Fort Sain House

Settlements League Basketball Results Reported

Settlements League play Monday featured House of Cresstbanly Service defeating Riverside 26 to 12, Boys club beating St. Mark's 15 to 10, and Guedalipe overcoming M. GC with a score of £9985 in a Bettlements federation roundup.

Settlements League House of Cresstbanly Service Riverside Boys Club St. Mark's Guedalipe M. GC Federaton of Bettlements

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