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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1942

Page

7

Austin Eagles crush Tech in district clash at Brackenridge

The Austin high team routed Tech 4 24 in a gory district 15 AA game at Brackenridge gym. The Maroons led from start to finish as Central Catholic and Burbank also posted wins. Errors and fouls marred several contests while Harlandale and Lanier topped Edison and Woodlawn in nearby matchups.

Austin Tech Brackenridge Gym Maroons Gentral Catholic High Burbank Limoustin Teele Totelg Maveneng Avatia Pech Hall Pech i. Burrank Hwe Central FeFtip Morris Negen Harper OlLovex Arocha OlFordun Lucio Kromer Quintero Guynrs Hearth'r Moheciy Tilley SiGiltingerx Byrom Galnas Ruban T. Pergonatoule Burdanke General Burybank Lanier Voks Edison Bears Filison Gym Jste Naismith Lawler Edison Taantey Ward Rodrimucs Fdixon Gnadwich Fonsika Mahione Corder Traugott Aneedagiln

Young Boxer Kills Himself Under Train

A 32-year-old boxer, Stanley Krozlewicz, stepped in front of a passenger train near Wyoming Valley. Coroner Kenneth McHenry confirmed the death, while investigators note his troubled state and the tragedy amid local boxing news and scattered details.

Alamo Heights McHenry Pittatad Melyrta Pittand Mepant Atoban South Bane

Nelson Leads Oakland Open With Four Strokes Edge

Byron Nelson continues to pace the Oakland $800 tournament after 36 holes, holding a four stroke lead at 136 through two rounds. Behind him sit Ben Hogan and Lawson Little among others, as the field heads into the third round with strong contenders and the $1,000 winner’s purse in reach.

Oakland Calif Byron Nelson Toledo Olle Maote Nelson Inter Esol Hal Sequoyah Texas Aecona

Segura Bumps Into Mulloy in Major Tennis Meet

The article describes Segura defeating Mulloy to reach the semifinals of the University of Minor tennis tournament and mentions seed matchups with top players such as Wayne Babin and Jack Kramer. It notes Talbert and Meer as opponents in earlier rounds and highlights forehand defense and aggressive play from Segura.

Gora Gables Van bPi Francisco Benaror Gardner Wulloy University of Minor Segura Mulloy Ada Miamini Stace Uren Mulloy South Antriean Loo Wayne Babin Jack Kramer Sabin Rona Nav Bowd Ta Kemer Oakland Onile Ot ‘Tahipa Jn Meairne Peth Seaurk Billy Talbert Cincinnati

Bierman Praised Sent to the Wars by Minnesota Fans

Minnesota fans honored coach Bernie Bierman at a banquet in Minneapolis before he heads to Quincy Virginia to join the Marine Corps. Governor Stassen and college rivals lauded Bierman as a national champion architect, while others recalled pivotal game moments and praised the team’s collective strength over a single leader.

Minneapolis Minnecota Couel Bernie Bierman S Hierman Quentica C Marine, Corps Harold E. Stassen Bierman Wand Minnesota Hugas Cannon Indiann Bo McMillin McSaat

Franklin Marshall Coach Holman Quits

LANCASTER PA January 17 The head football coach at Franklin and Marshall College Ala M Holman resigns with a year left on his contract. His departure ends his tenure amid speculation of a vacancy at Ohio State University. News desk notes two crowns wasted in Lewiston Idaho.

Lancaster Franklin Marshall College Ala M. Holman Holman Ohio State Lewiston Idaho

Chilean Runner to Compete in U S Indoor Meet

Chilean distance runner Guilerato Huldohra from Chile heads to the United States for the indoor track season. He will race in events at Madison Square Garden on February 7 and the Boston Garden later, as AAU disclosures confirm plans for the season.

New York Ye —Y Guilerato Huldohra Chile United States Dan Ferris

Miss Tainter Medalist In Punta Gorda Golf Meet

Eleven year old Georgia Tainter of Farno, ND, won medal honors with a 78 to lead the Punta Gorda women’s golf tournament. El N Williams of Chicago shot 84 and Louise Suggs of Little Springs, Ga, was third with 85 as Suggs defends her title. Tainter’s upcoming matches include facing Mrs H L Sehol of Sarasota and Louise Brownback of Sarasota in later rounds.

Punta Gorda Fia Georgia Tainter Farno Miss Tainter Elnnue Williams Chicago Louise Suggs Little Springs Miss Tautter Janet Zimmerer Korfield& Nu Miss Suggs Owen Hus G. Hamilton Lewis London England Winey McClare Maplwood Miss Williams W. Thompson Lakeinind Brank Prater Pet Myers Fla Danny Wilnms Caldwell N, J

YMCA Boxers Triumph in Five Bout Victory

YMCA boxers won five bouts in a series versus San Antonio Junior College. Delos Finch’s MGA squad claimed five wins and one draw across the matchups. Notable results included TELO triumphs over Clark Murry and Tony college, plus Emanuel Falcon beating Wally Hopkine. Other bouts ended in draws or uncertain finishes as athletes from JC teams faced seniors and juniors in a tight meet.

Delos Finch Boxtise

Dempsey Aims to Aid Army Training Program

New York January report outlines Jack Dempsey’s push to join the army and promote a boxing based training system. Creator Michael Sachey pitched the method to Dempsey, hoping to gain commission to lead a staff of instructors and implement the program for 15,000 men at a military site, potentially surpassing existing physical training programs.

Dempsey Bob Considine New York Jack Dempsey Tie Jack Army Michael Sachey Sachey Hearles Naye Port Knox Mark Cohn Fark Conn Colm Nas Lachey Micortes Bachey Byfi Temsson Jbim Sochey Widthere Damperey Aay Navy Gene ‘Finny Fiene Nevs

Fight Results By the Associated Areas

The report lists matchups with scores and places across cities including New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Worcester and Boston. Notable showings include Chavel over opponent with 203 points and Contianthut clinching victory in Philadelphia while Frankie Nelson and Red Green post scores in Boston and Ocean Park.

New, York Ray Rubinron Alew York Atoy Eed Eritzio Ztota Pittsburgh Chicese Mooker Reekeith Jane Afaxin Chavel Sting Gardner Worgestar Mesa Aldo Spoldi New York Mateon Sansons Calis Rew

Pritice Robinson Fight Ends In Technical Knockout

In Madison Square Garden referee Donoven halted the bout in the tenth round after Zavie Pritice bound Roy Robinson with a sequence of fast exchanges. Robinson showed speed but slipped to a technical knockout as Pritice and others debated Donoven's decision.CARNEY praised the referee while noting the outcome favored Robinson’s fleet work and left hook power.

BID rEbor New York UPI Pritete Zivla Rapid Ray Rebdngon Fritete Arthur Jonovan Donoven Zavie Madizon Square Garden Robinson Mart Luka Carney Donovan Carney Harlem Red Cochrane Mondh Associated Press Scorchard Ianky Negro Frizzle Roy Pittsburgh Pritzie Lit Smoky Low King Zivier Flint Isis Fort Zlyle Prilzte Iis Henry Armatyoig Duan-1ovan Red Coch Frane Prizzle Iu Rouinson Zivie Pritete Ray Dad Humadluger Marsenille Privateaaid Cochrane

Texas Table Tennis Association Meeting Time and Place

The Tekan Tante Tennis Association will hold a meeting at 9 30 a m Sunday at 455 East Rese aan CORCIL TN AIR CORPS Manhattan. Kansans State College freshman basketball coach Seelye has joined the ranks of athletic mentors serving in the armed forces. We will report to the army my corps February 9.

Tekan ‘Tante Tennis Association East Reseaan Corcil TN Air Corps Manhattan Kindan le O-Meélyin Seelye Coabh Ab Kansans State College D Army My Corps

Manufacturer Promises Plenty of Sporting Goods

New York January 17 14 A G Spalding and Brothers president G F Rebbhis warned rubber shortages threaten athletic equipment supply but expects golf and tennis balls to meet normal demand by early summer. He noted steel used for clubs is scarce but not critical, and synthetic rubber options are under study if crude rubber cannot be obtained.

New York Athleti G. F. Rebbhis A. G. Spalding and Brothers Cduson Akiatis Robbins Hubbert Rebbving

Minor Leagues urged to back F D R and baseball morale

Durham N G Inn reports Bramham of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues urging minor circuits to support President Roosevelt's appeal to sustain baseball. He says leagues should demonstrate patriotism, attend winter meetings, and back efforts to relieve day worker anxiety with more evening games.

Durham N. G. Inn Boxetall Reed Bramham National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues Rooseevil Basset Jovier Landis Civle Association Roosevelt Bagebal

McGreary dominates Hialeah meet with six wins

McGreary Booted home six winners in the first three days at Hialeah Park's winter meeting, delivering a furious display as leading jockey. Conn edged in late to score on two races, with Navarin and High Quest Swallow among notable performances. Trainers cited prospects for upcoming stakes as winter racing continues.

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Wagner Flips 21 as Schreiner Wins

Danny Wagner led Mountaineer for ward to a 30 point win over San Angelo similar college Hams last night. Wagner scored 21 and eight rebounds while teammate Phillips Coming added 14 as Schreiner extended its conference streak to four straight. The Mountaineers face Bail Angelo on Saturday in the final series.

Keeavilt Danny Wagner Ward Schreiner Institute San Angelo Wagner Phillips Rainer Mountaineers Angelo Nen Finsle

Note to Personnel Managers on Hiring Practices

A fragmented note discusses ways to attract capable workers, urging use of job ads and call requirements. It mentions thousands of experienced laborers and the need for better methods to secure high quality hires, citing Light Help Watts and San Ali tanto employers, with unclear guidance on advertisement boxes and applicant calls.

Xeekee Yio Watts Vetter

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