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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1944

Page

14

Second Round Opens City High Series Basketball Night

The city high school basketball season resumes Wednesday at Central Catholic gym with Brackenridge vs Tech Buffaloes. Jeff and Lanier dominate district action as Lanier leads, Jefferson faces Austin, and multiple league games produce tight scores and standout performances.

Ung Accel Central Catholic Brackenridge Eagles Tech Buffaloes P. Jm Brackenridge Bulls Tech Alent Jeffer Som Mustangs Austin Maroons Lanter Volts Leffersen

Reds Back to Indiana U. for Spring Training

Bloomington Indiana January 19 The Cincinnati Reds and the Indianapolis Indians will use the University of Indiana as their spring training site for a week long stay starting in late March with the Reds arriving March 32 and the Indians following shortly after in March.

REDS Indiana U. Bloomington Ind University of Indiana Cingitmali Reds Indianapolis Indians Indias

Chennault Can Pitch Ball Too at Edison Invite

Edison High School hosts its annual invitation track and field meet this Saturday March 18 at the Edison campus Head Coach Jack Smith announced. General Claire L Chennault and Lt Gen Albert A Gazo discussed past war efforts and noted athletes can excel beyond one sport with teamwork and strategy.

Edison High School Edison Jack Smith Atlantic City Claire L. Chennault Altain Albert A. Gazo York Tai D4th Air Gage China

District 15AA Pairings Made Bracket Notes

District 15AA announces first round matchups at Brackenridge gym. Brackennage toss Austin Jefferson versus Corpus Christi Tech tussles Kerriilie. Jaredo draws. A double elimination format used, with teams advancing or facing defeat. organizers cite last year’s winner Austin as a reference.

Brackennage Austin Jefferson Corpus Christi Tech Kerriilie Jaredo Brackenridge Gym al Lohmbrig

YMCA Leaguers Open First Ball Schedule Wednesday Night

The YMCA basketball league begins play with two games on Wednesday. League leaders Silson Field Pioneers play the 1831s Military Police, and the M C 4 team meets San Antonio Junior College. Four teams plus Kelly Replacement Depot and others will compete in the second half, Camp Cushing and Randolph Field have withdrawn.

M. C. A. Basketball League Slinson Field Pioneers Military Police M. C San Antonio Junior College Kelly Replacement Depot Camp Cushing Randolph Field

Hoppe Leads Cochran In Pro Billiards Match In Detroit

The cross country three cushion billiards contest between Willie Hoppe of New York and Welker Cochran of San Francisco enters its third day in Petroit with Hoppe holding a 122 point lead in the 2150 point series. Hoppe won 54 to 31 in four innings Tuesday and boasted a 290 point total across four blocks in Detroit while Cochran stood at 140. two more blocks were set for Wednesday.

Kansar City Chicago Hoppe Detroit Cochran

AAA Goalers The 804i Squadron Basketeers Win Twice

The 804i Squadron basketeers of Kelly downed SAACC 37 30 at central negro playground Tuesday night to record three victories. Randolph by beating the Register Publishers 43 23. The Register is last with two defeats in its only two starts. Mardox led scorers with 15 points for the Register, Stewart of the Woodmen had 12, Chandler 1.

Kelly Jeac Alamo Anh- Inte SAACC Central Negro Playground jQei Randolph Register Publishers Register Phillis Wheatley Ihrer Mardox Stewart The Woodmen Chandler

Brown Ramblers Triumph Over Seguin Ball High

Brown Ramblers beat Ball High basketeers of Seguin 30 to 27 at Seguin Tuesday night. Sam Adams scored 11 points and the team will meet American Woodmen at the Central Negro Playground here at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Randolph Fields Brown Ramblers Ball High Baskelcers Seguin Sam Adams American Woodmen Central Negro P. Mt

Boston Hockey Team Seeks Practice Game Thursday

Ice hockey notes from Boston report a 3.2 victory and second mirage in Nacional Tookedown era while IRHOO Tuesday results are mentioned. The Brooks field officers basketball team seeks a practice game for Thursday night and invites strong school service or independent quint clubs to call Joe Holmes at K-L241 extension 226.

Boston Jan INSI Taranto Tookedouwns Irhoo Brooks Field Officers Service League Joe Holmes

Hot Wells to Cage Tourney Opens With Shiner Clash

Local entries include San Marcos High, San Marcos Academy, Lockhart, New Braunfels and Seguhy in Saturday Prairie Lea tournament. Antonio leads Hot Wells against Shiner in the first game as other teams vie for late season spots.

Bernat R. Gonzales South San Antonio Saniard Johnson, & Fuennes Fraxee Rione Conn Owen Horr Weyman Bedford and Crooks Kosewood Rosalin Urnanomich i Dentey Henry T Christian Hall Hat Wells Martin Wise Ow i Eiking Hubhari Edge Hull Hot Welle Fing Dovus jAntonio Prairie Lea Shiner San Marcos High School San Marcos Academy Lockhart New Braunfels Seguhy

Rice Defeats Classy Fliers in 62 44 Victory

Rice Owls overcome Ellington Feld Officers 62 44 with Rusty Darling scoring 18 points and Dan Suni also contributing. Anthony Braginetz led the losers with 12 points as Ellington fought back early before Rice pulled away in the final minutes.

Houston Rusty Darling Dan Suni Rice Owls Ellington Feld Officers Meht Anthony Braginetz St. Francis Foe Ellington BM Henry Pat Rie Alend Jug” Thomas Braginett Rice Sander Bol Henry Pains Henry

Unclear snippet lists scores and teams in a basketball section

Fragmented OCR lists numerous team names and scores such as Navy, St Marys, Wabash, Ohio, Minnesota, and Western states, with locations including Minnesota and Wisconsin. The text resembles a round up of results from various games with inconsistent punctuation and spelling.

Local sports notes and personnel scattered across region

The article compiles a patchwork of names and roles connected to schools, colleges, and teams. It mentions coaches, players, and officials linked to football and baseball, with references to hospitals, universities, and athletic centers. It highlights upcoming cadet and spring activities and notes several local figures tied to athletic programs.

Vander Meer Draft Status Sparks Newark Induction News

Newark N J Jan 19 1943 veteran pitcher Johnny Vander Meer 1 A classification leaves for New York for X ray exams and 48 hour observation at the induction station He is married with a daughter born after Pearl Harbor and works at Cliftal Gardes lei corporation He had stomach trouble earlier and the story mentions local sports results and naval pre flight school news as part of a broad clipped bulletin style summary.

Newark Thieker Johnny Vander Meer New York Cincinnati Reds Doutle-Tahit Twirler Vander Meer Wyckoff Pearl Harbor Gardeslei Corporation Cliftal

Ags Burying Reveille On Kyle Field

COLLEGE STATION TEX Jan 19 6 9 Ags lay Reveille to rest at Kyle Field after a long life as Aggie mascot. The black and white collie died Tuesday at the veterinary hospital. A burial ceremony will honor Reveille with a display of her collar and a plaque at the stadium entrance. Reveille was found near campus in 1931 and adopted by the cadet corps, guiding drill formations and cheer.

College Station Tex Apgiehand Fexay A Sg & Tradition Peeshient F. C. Bolton Aggieland Kylefheld Reveille Lite Stadhum Cadet Corps Hx Mascol Bolton Ink

Aggies, Tech Gridiron Schedule Set for September 30

The Aggies and Texas Tech will open the season at Alamo Stadium on September 30 with a planned schedule released. Upcoming games include Oklahoma at Norman and LSU at Baton Rouge in October, with Arkansas and SMU on the slate in November at College Station and Dallas.

Ane Camalal Agoda Bank Alamo Stadium Bedieen Pes Aggies Texas ‘Tech Asis Oklahoma Norman Loulainia State Bator Rouge Texans Christian College Station Arkansas Southern Methodist Rie Texas Austin

Boxer Greco Charged With Manslaughter In Army Case

Jonny Greco, a Canadian army reservist and former lightweight contender, is in custody on charges of manslaughter aiding and driving. He previously faced a guilty verdict for involvement in the death of Pvt Romeo Dagenais, with the body found on a highway near St Gregoire and Therville. A preliminary hearing is set for Monday, after bail was set at 850 dollars for the manslaughter charge and 500 dollars on other counts.

ST. Iohns Quid Jan W.tand Jonny Cerece Hele Cara Fellowesolder Romeo Dagenais St. Gregoire Therville Greca Farmham Millitary Wikler Greco

Kelly and Brooks Goalers Triumph in Close League Wins

In Tuesday action two servier league basketball games produced tight wins. Kelly held off Southwestern University Pirates 46 to 45 as Hansen 12 led the winners and Hines 14 topped Southwestern. Brooks field Ganders exploded in the second half to defeat USC-JWB 36 to 19 with Yingling and Youngren delivering steady scoring while Brooks limited their foe to few chances.

Southiwestern University Pirates Brooks Field USC Hines Southwestern Maddox Mileneil Wenmat Aw Hasson Murhev Gees Kotnia Lab

County Juniors Dramnek Secures MTT Victory Over Ber Franklin

In the mid district of the Bexar County athletic conference Tuesday, Dramnek led the County Juniors to an 18 point win over Ber Franklin. Richy scored for the losers while Gambra added eight points for the winners. Panenek earned 145 points in a pivotal early stretch.

Dramnek Military Academy Ber Franklin Rame Bexar County Hosline Mide

Women's Golf Winner at San Antonio Event

Fragmented report notes a women's golf result in San Antonio with names such as Mrs Ry Bernard and others. The text mentions a nine hole event with a 92 score and references a prize, but many words are garbled. Strong entities include a person named Bernard and a location San Antonio.

Anet Cal Inbla—Fzmnie Jain Cox San Antonin Dy Ry Bernard Hiro William Pewter Poly SR Mira Ryeaver

Us o YMCA League two tied for first after early start

The USO YMCA League two of me ve quints stay tied atop the standings after the early season. The schedule shows Teague risk unbeaten, while Honda Offers the reels Alaio field hosts the Kelly Geld War Warkers against the A2nd quadra pam fren Randalpi field.

Honda

Chaotic fight results from mismatched New York boxing card

Results show chaotic bout outcomes across venues from Burlinsten to New York with multiple fighters named, including mentions of Kapcked and Misiun, plus scores and partial results. The fragmented OCR text lists event details, participants, and locations with numerous garbled phrases.

Mess Up a Basket Ball Game Drama at FLAHART

A chaotic basketball game at Flahart features debris on the floor as players, officials, and spectators clash in a tense contest. The struggle includes contested calls and slow play while leaders Elk bun and Riley Ugh Af Soul Rene Ether battle the league leaders Richard seare and Longfellow for control.

Flahart San Theo Ball Vane Elkbun Riley Rene Ether Leagan Rew Ermer cRayaleh BNL Phiyenean Teley Weiyne Wake Shi Plasesa EeUyong Ely Elmer Richard Seare Eiklet Regpliie

Bill Longson Favored in Mat Feature

In a stacked card headline action, veteran Bill Longson is pegged as the favorite for the main mat event. The show features a Houston-scale lineup with Angelo Castoldi versus Dave Levin in a key semi and several other bouts, with dates and venues noted for a big wrestling night.

Bill Longson Wil Lal Tansson Oleh Koi Mr Cox Chlitorna Wild Bilthea Rossitage Pinder Harry Coffinen Houston Piotine Angelo Castoldi Dave Levin Swanef Thirer Wala Kwara Ells Bas Jack Kennedy Herbert Tule Sekully

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