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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1942

Page

6

Red Cross Bowling Rally Draws Near 300 Entries

San Antonio hosts a charity bowling event titled The Light and Red Cross War Appeal Bowling Rally at six p.m. on Sunday night. Team entries approach 300 with many local clubs and clubs’ leaders supporting the cause. The program includes clergy and community figures, live radio broadcast, and prizes funded by local merchants, with no admission fee for spectators.

The Light Charlie Treuier San Antonio San Antonio Bowling Ps m O. L Cnoper San Antonio ‘Women's Bowling Association Erna Hauffer Ein Red Cross Grand Brondway Turner's Texas Simon's Main Texas Center Commercial Avenue ETS Willian Mi. McIntosh the Light Texas Center& P. iii Albert Shirkey Travis Park Methodist Church Marcus Rieke Lutheran Service Center New Grend G. P. Staff St. Cecilia's Catholic Church Turner A. Te ‘Swarty First Congregational Church Broadway J. A. New Samuel Terry Madison Square Presbyterian Lucille Klaus Whiteside Turner’s Monette Shaw Cecile Kern Willing Merry Sullivan Wiliam Ward Seacattle Nis Cpl Vernon Heiwinkle U. Barmy Therdonar Homond the Light's

McNeill Beats Ex Cuban Champ in Havana Tennis Opener

In Havana Jan 17 Don McNeill former U S singles champion from Oklahoma City defeated Gustavo Mex in the opening round of a Cuba United States team tennis series. Exhibitions saw Sarah Palkey Cooke top the Me deros 6 3 0 3 while other results record a Du Sable swimming win and a high school four year unbeaten streak.

Havana Don McNeill United States Oklahoma City Gustavomex Fidel Cooke Croke Sarah Palkey Cooke Mederos Con Lemedwilt MuNeill Aires Al”bere Pepe Aguetru Chicago du Sale High School Faraunoy du Sable

San Antonio Bowling Fundraiser Official Program Highlights

A multi venue charity bowling event endorsed by major associations to raise the Red Cross War Fund in San Antonio. Ladies and men events include team, individual, and special formats with handicap figures, prize cash, merchandise, and defense stamps for high scores. Open to all players with spectator limits and no admission charge.

Main Center Texas Center Turner Club American Dowling Congress San Antonio Tubers Simon’s Afl Simon and Grand Lanes Janes Vrizes Olney United States Defense

Increase in Colorado deer hunting worries officials

Denver dispatch reports state fish and game officials alarmed by a rising number of deer hunters. The increase prompts talks of reversing protective procedures to shield citizens and taxpayers from deer damage. Revenue, cattlemen, and hunters fear policy changes as more people join hunting protests and gear up for Sunday actions.

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Saturday Schedule Highlights From the City

A scanned page lists various events and times for Saturday activities across multiple venues. It mentions community concerts, sports, meetings, and public notices with numerous local names and locations, reflecting a busy weekend schedule.

Problems for Semi Pros in CHWAaGO Congress plan

January report on national semi pro Ruscha conference detailing creation of 200 plus teams in March or April and how leagues would be named after state or area. It notes rules on professional players drafted into the armed forces and how disputes would be settled by Commissioner George Lus with each league operating under its own by laws.

Chwaago Ruscha Gtree Diamai Sist Congress Nationwie Xenon Etreyill George Lus Des

Phelps Signs Up With Pirates

PITTSBURGH Jan 1 Ernest Gordon Phelps a utility infielder from the Brooklyn Dodgers has joined the Pirates in a deal that sent shortstop Arky Vaughan to Brooklyn. Phelps agreed to the Pirates’ salary terms after a previous dispute with the Dodgers.

Eri. Oburgh Ernest Gordon Phelps Esteher Brooklyn Dodgers Pittshureh Pirates Phelps Arky Vaughan Dodgers Babe Watagement

Otto Graham Expands to Baseball in Northwestern Preview

Otto Graham, famed football passer, signs to try spring baseball with Northwestern team. The move follows his noted athletic versatility as he plans to compete for a baseball spot this season, aiming to show a multi sport capability beyond football.

Evanston Nan Ty Granam

Billiards stars clash as top players duel in Chicago tourney

The Chicago billiards scene heated as Willie Topps and Chamaco faced defeats while Art Rubin and Ralph Greatt posted strong wins. John Fitzpatrick rallied late, tying 37 points, as Monmouth and Chicago players vied for dominance in the three cushion championship. Topps’ upset loss followed by Rubin’s late surge reshaped the field amid a crowded, high stakes event.

Chicago Jan Willie Topps Sohtestan Chamaco Tonic Toppe Art Rubin Brooklyn John Fitzpatrick Los Algreles Bal Hopne Wietorsr Chania Decause Bis Ralph Aren Sletchiea Toby Cochran Ravin Bikpinnick Rebert Matekis Pry the Singh

Weekend Ice Hockey Schedule and Matchups

Weekend schedule outlines games across multiple leagues. Notable matches include New York versus Hamilton and Philadelphia hosting Villanova with several cities listed for various citywide card events.

USLTA Seeks To Interest Youngsters In Tennis Rise

The USLTA annual meeting focuses on ranking approvals and 1942 schedule but aims to recruit youths as new drawing cards. With Riggs and Kovacs gone to pro ranks, Frankie Parker may become top amateur, while teens and rising players like Budge Patty Falkenburg and others could fill the field as the sport targets a white collar wartime audience.

Youn Ameateur USLTA Bobby Riggs Frank Kovacs Mmé- Ghate Tke Harl Cacell Budge Patty Bobby Falkenburg Gerald Crotiner Bld Talbot Charles Olewine Ted Schroeder Frank Kramer Fitet Riggs

Conn to Fight Dallas Heavyweight Title Bout

Pittsburgh’s Conn, a leading contender for Joe Louis’ heavyweight crown, will face Dallas’ Wehetts in a 20 round match. The bout is set for January 28 with a $6 gate. Also noted is Torle Tokle, ski jumping champion, who may retire from competition for wartime duration after his Bear Mountain State Park appearance.

Conn Dallas Lous Pittsburgh Joe Lavis Turner Wehetts Louis Kighame New York Jan Porger Tokle Bear Mountan State Park

College Cagers Scoreboard Shows Wide City-Market Totals

A long list of college basketball results features numerous teams and scores across conferences. Notable matchups include Maryland over Washington College 25 to 35, West Virginia 55, Pittsburgh 63, and North Carolina 54 defeating Clemson 34, with many other scores from small colleges and teacher colleges sprinkled throughout the recap.

Fridiay Atarletto Maryland Washireton Collexe Muskingum Bowling Grea West Viginia Penn State Baldwin Wall We Ashland Mount Paton John Carroll Ailigaville Virginia Fairmont Liberty Rochester Allegheny Concard Woe Teoh Bloomaburs Millerey Wleeachers I ‘Thiel Charlo Brown Massachusetts State Surinemata Haag Lock Haven Shippenburg Ithaca Scranton John Rmurahon Panver Grove City St Vincent Js. Mansfield Kutztown Sacherg Moravian Penn Military Mechio Simpson Pareona Luthor Dubyane Pennenllege Warthure Doane Hastings Kearnty York Nebraska Westogaty Chadron South Dacota Wabash Depauw Taylor Giffin Ferria Suio Mary's Qrebach Take Nigh Calvin Assumplion Ealamazog Hillednta Alma Michigan Normal Loyola Chicago Hitler Loraa St. Norbert's Northern Michigan Olivet Mt. Pleasant Michiean Trek McPherson College of Emparia

Badminton tournament heats and quarterfinals progress

Badminton WAUO event in Abilene and Dallas sees mixed doubles and singles advancing to quarterfinals. Notable matches include George Mormon of Tu... defeating Irvin Stewart, and Eugene Tenny from Abilene beating Bernard Goldwasser of St Louis. Multiple players from Abilene Dallas Waco Oklahoma City and St Louis compete for advancing rounds as schedule tightens.

Wauo Jon Abuene Ween Gara Waca Abilene Dallas Oklahoma City Bt. Loula Bernard Goldwasser St Lois Col Newton Wace Walter Bumprey Temple Abe Lehnmitzky SL Louia Peta Jones Abileng Weta Lowell Gouge Jas Waco Heard M. Monaner Waen Yea Joe Aller St Lube Ian Clabaugh Robert Haver Alalane Walter Stendles Gylventan Tas Harold Reddick Dallna St Dowell Sbiline Ainglen Mary Honsker Wile Bailey Myx Bud Over Iolzer Oklahome City Hetty City Apert Skye Willian Susan Daliag Marie Cla. Haugh Darling Aubs Denton Air Marshall Brown Dalla Tras Judy Virginia Greer Ware Cormok Carolyn Burwell Marequa Buldain Virsinia Bowes Giuardeg Penton Dotdadenn Han Suny McGuffin Galveston Lae Teed Daubien Ten McCormick Wao Cousinn Tonalter Hooth-Auran Galina Mnins Battey Abberc Townton Hanalee McGuifen Garyeaton Wnee Miwube Rawaay Ottohorss Clie WAC Buchan -Baldnny Wenco

Pastor Sub For Hurt Nova In Heavyweight Title Fight

New York promoter Mike Jacobs announced a substitution in the light heavyweight title bout. Lou Nava was hospitalized after a rib cartilage injury during calisthenics, forcing his withdrawal. Gus Lasnevicius will face Hart Pastor at Madison Square Garden on February 6. Pastor plans to fight Lem Franklin in Cleveland on February 21 as scheduled.

New York Lou Nava Hart Pastor Gus Lasnevicis Madison Aguare Garton Mike Jacobs Nava Pastor Intendy Jis Lem Franklin Cleveland

Veteran Tennis Pros in Tourney at Ranoy Plaza County

A star-studded all professional tennis tournament is set for Ranoy plaza county on February 28 under the Professional Lawn Tennis Association. Officials say $1500 in prize money draws entrants led by BL Tilden Lea Briefen Gene s Mako Marlin Buxby Bruce Baris Berkeley Helad and 24 others as part of a Florida spring pro circuit.

Mam Peau Run van Li Ins Staes Ranoy Plaza County Lin Professional Lawn Tennis Association BL Tilden Lea Briefen Genes Mako Marlin Buxby Bruce Baris Berkeley Helad Abs Genes Bushby

Southern Women Golf Tournament Cancelled in Dallas

The Southern Women's Golf association tournament planned for May in Bea Taland was cancelled. Association president Mrs Ban Chandhry stated many players are engaged by Red Cross and other emergency services, making the event impractical under current conditions.

Dallas Dan Southern Women's Golf Association Bea Taland Nex Heen Ban Chandhry Association Héd Cross Cohdioena

Baylor Stomps Razorbacks as Owls, Bruins win in tough swing

Baylor rode a 20 point effort from Parks to crush Arkansas 51 to 38 while Rice and Texas A M split opposites and Texas outlasted SMU 32 to 31. Palmer led Rice with 18 as Houston won and Baylor surged atop the Southwest race with its fourth win.

Ezean Baylor Hears Rice Owls Arkansas Bruins Texas A Razorbacks Texas Southern Methodist Mustangs Wil Texas Christ ‘An Fort Worth Ight Parks Bears Bill Henderson Ageles Palmer Houston Parkers Bob Kinney Tot Cross Chet Palmer Placita Gomes Erin Longhorns Frank Brahaney Big Des Sanders Ie Steers Inhany Eebeekk

Northwestern U Navy coach candidate remains undecided

Northwestern University officials weigh options to replace Stan Kowles as baseball coach after Klorns, a 34 year old Milwaukee native, coached the Purple to a Big Ten title and now graduates from the university. The athletic department remains active in the search while the commissioner reviews the assignment in service with the Navy.

Pvanston Tydan Witney Northwestern Wiversity Athletic Ilaty Stan Ktores Klorns Milwaukee Hay Northwestern Skeel

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