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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1946

Page

4

Fourth Army Stays Hot With Big Win Over Brooks

Fourth Army blazed to a 71 49 victory over Brooks field Ganders at Brooks field. The Raiders broke a string of three losses and built a 49 25 lead before Brooks rallied. Fouls favored Fourth Army 28 to 11 as three Ganders fouled out. Raiders next face WDPC in a Fort Sam Houston League game at the Sports arena Saturday night. Brooke Hospital center versus Camp Hood Hurricanes follows.

Fourth Army Ted Raiders Second Army Memphis Brooks Field Raiders Tme WDPC Fort Sam Houston Brooke Hospital Center Camp Hood Camp Hood Hurricanes Red Raiders Tesa Brooks Firth WODPC Brook Hospital Center

Rocky Winner By Decision Ends Graziano Knockout Run

Rocky Graziano loses his knockout streak after a 12 round decision to Sonny Horne at Madison Square Garden before 18,907 fans. Graziano, the East Side slugger, drops to 6-1-0 in his recent run as Horne, a durable puncher, earns a clear victory and Graziano is left to recover while planners consider a future clash with Zale or LaMotta.

York Hocky Graziano Golden Boy Tony Zale Rockibye Rocky Sonny Horne Madison Square Pardon New York Horne Nff Navy Graziana Bexer. T Graziano Rocky Horney Whiley Bim Stein Jake LaMotta Zale Mageam

Twin Bills Set as Texas League Lays Schedule

Dallas January 1996 Texas League owners met to draft a 154 game, 146 day schedule starting a week later than prior years to secure quality playing material. The circuit resumes after suspending operations in 1992 with a move to a class AA rating this season from class AI at suspension.

Dallas Cebs AA Ratlhng Oils

Jefferson Highs Stay North District Lead In 159-AA Tilt

Jefferson High Mustangs won their tenth straight 159-AA district basketball game by beating Corpus Christi Buccaneers 43 to 26 after opening 22- day. Jack Jones and Ellis Wilson led with 10 points each, while Bob Denton added 13 for Corpus Christi as they began a two game series. The win keeps Jefferson atop the district standings tied with Brackenridge and Austin in percentage, with Kerrville’s Antlers winning to climb out of the cellar. The schedule also features Laredo versus Kerrville in a separate district clash.

Jefferson High School Mustangs Corpus Christi Buccaneers Jefferson Gymnasium Jeff Brackenridge Austin Laredo Kerrville Kerryille Prigay Bars Eagles Jack Jones Ellis Wilson Eads Bob Denton Corpus Wileon Seone Rae Hen York Te Kewmsn Payne Carter Corath Sanattay Bento Bersy Herrera Arey Nour Pankrn Bonner Meanie Hog Jeept Rela Mortineu Adkins Chandler Castiliun Paror Greenbhim

Fort Sam Cage Double Bill At Fort Sam Houston Arena

A public arena double bill at Fort Sam Houston features the Fort Sam cage event and Camp Hood matchup. The Camp Hood Hurricanes seek an eighth straight win led by R Brannum and C Brannum, while the Fourth Army Red Raiders aim to rebound after a USDEB defeat. Brook Hospital Center hosts the 8 15 p m tip with Camp Hood’s squad hoping to stay hot.

Roundup of College Basketball Results Across Nations

A dense roundup lists numerous college games with scores for teams such as Swarthmore, North Carolina, Duke, Wisconsin, and others. Notable matchups include North Carolina State over Duke 24 to 3, and DePaul beating Michigan State 2 to 0. The report notes many small colleges and leagues, with scattered scores from Western Michigan, Nebraska Wesleyan, and Ohio teams, reflecting a broad, multi-site slate. The piece also mentions a Chicago AP note on DePant Attires Playing Ue-final tied to a midseason frame, highlighting Mikan’s big night for Minnesota.

SALTS Nmeavin Upeala Swarthpore Dalaware Loh Ruckngll Siergstram’ Floid Kinga Pant Merchant Auglne Academy Fordhan North Carolina West Viewinia Vane Virginia Wailleyan Terlin Reorgia Shepherd State Jonehers Collowe Newton Baker Tajage Hearnly Memphia State Union Tennearned Milweat DePaul Cratey Rikep Gettial Ae Chanute Flow Jols Wesleyan ii Eilenthile Novasi Walton Chyenehora Tian Pwr College Maenannad Minow Ininy Henrit Connyba Towa Simpsons Bt Ambrove Ronvherin Aline Chicago George Mikan Mid Ran State Ita Wertsch Great Lakes Brent Byte Angels

Chaotic Fight Results Sparked by Names Across States

A jumble of fighter names, places, and numbers from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and beyond appears in a garbled OCR excerpt. The fragment mentions Sonny Horne, Pat Beasly, Joe Perigas, and several locations such as Valley Stream NY and Hartford, with scattered scores and dates, but readability is limited.

NSAI Ieee New York Dorky Grassana Sonny Horne AES Valley Stream NY Tne Gilfenboth Teyigeon N.S Nston Dennia Pat Beasly Wartford Conn Vannie Yuuao Gina Teves Muzny Iba Dave Aniken Towall Mawfred Poiawitpen

Johnson Dominates Pedra Medrano In Texas Fight

Johnson of Houston extended his knockout total to 31 in 40 pro bouts by stopping Pedra Medrano of Dallas in one minute 30 seconds of the first round. Wild Bill McDowell, from Beaumont, won on a technical knockout after State Commissioner Ward Conner halted Jimmie McNeil in the third. Jose Andreas of Dallas knocked out Chick Sanchen in the opener as Dallas fights opened the card in Fort Worth.

Boy An V Jan Ren! Johnson Houston Texas Pedra Medrano Dallas Wild Bill? McDowell Beaumont Ward Conner Jimmie McNeil Datta Neil Powel Jose Andreas Aleadyja Chick Sanchen San Antonio Johnson Shreveport Jane McNeil

Lanier Volts regain District 28-4 lead in home win

Lanier High School’s Volts beat Harlandale 30 to 4 to reclaim the top spot in District 28-4, their fourth straight year holding the position. Edison’s Bears edged Hot Wells 28 to 26 in another 28-A game as Lanier, Gonzales, Miranda, and Calderon contributed notable scores. Central Catholic’s Buttons faced Burbank in a District 28-A practice tilt at Central gym, with a 7 pm faculty preview and an 8 pm main game following.

Lanier High School Laniers Harlandale Indians Lanier Harlandale South San Ancania Burbank Edison Bears Hot Wells Blue Devils Hot Wella Gonzales Miranda Faring Calderon Castallmno Ben Miguel Castro Rodrigues Tope Morrow Bate Roseland Gabifiseh Connally Central Catholic High District 28-A Central Gymnasium Central Wesley Howse

Hal Trosky Returns to White Sox in 146 Contract

Hal Trosky, veteran slugger once with Cleveland then Chicago, signs a 146 contract with the Chicago White Sox to begin his 12th major league season. The 6 foot 1 inch 20 pound first baseman, now 3 years removed from retirement, debuted with the Indians in 1933 and became a key power hitter for the Tribe before a 1944 stint as the Sox regular first baseman.

Lruena Van USI Hal ‘Trosky Chicago White Sox Ust Onlay Cleveland Tribe Chicago Trosky Ithe White Sox

Looks Bad For Nelson in L A Open

Byron Nelson, tired after consecutive wins, says he will skip the Richmond Open and take a three week rest. He plans to resume play in Texas or New Orleans, then Africa and the National Open at Cleveland in June. Nelson notes nerves may be frayed from fast links but reports nothing physically wrong.

Angeles Byron Nelson Fort Worth Los Angeles Neilson Toledo Ohio Texas New Orleans Apri Africas Cleve Jana Nelson

Moore Named First Assistant Coach at Corpus Christi High

Jenna Charley Moore of San Antonio a former Brackenridge and Rice football standout becomes first assistant to Corpus Christi High School coach Chester n. He signs for 3000 dollars a year and reports January 28 tying up service as a navy officer. He has coached at Robstown and Waco highs.

Corpus Christi Jenna Charley Moore San Antonio Brackenridge High Rice Institute Chester Chester” N Corpus Christi High School Moore Tie Navy Experi Gence Robstown Waco

Baylor and Rice face pivotal clash in 1846 Soothayest slate

Baylor meets Rice in Houston in a key Soothayest conference game that could shape the race for the title. Rice, current leader, needs a win to extend its advantage. Baylor seeks a strong upset to threaten the top spots amid looming Arkansas and TCU tests.

International News Baylor-Rice Rice Owls Baylor Arkansas Waco le Jetteville Texas Christian University Texas Austin Texas Aggies Corpus Christi Navel Air Station

County Juniors Rivalry Highlights Friday League Play

In Friday Woodlawn gym Bexar County Junior league action Harlandale's A team beat Central's A team 22 to 11 while Central's C squad defeated Marlandale's 17 to 1. Local games featured strong guard play and rebounding as teams chased early-season standings.

Harlandale Central's Central Marlandale's Woodlawn Gyn Bexar County

Toney Penna Leads Richmond Open After First Two Rounds

Richmond Calif. professional Toney Penna from Dayton Ohio surged into the lead at the Richmond Open with a 66 for the second round and a 134 total. Amateur Charles Stothand of Ponca City Oklahoma moved into second with 69 68 159. Defending champ Sam Snead and ex U S Open winner Lawson Little trailed, while 16 amateurs remained in the field of 60 professionals.

Richmond Calif. Jar Toney Penna Penna Dayton Ohio Pay Harold McSpaden Sanford Maine McSpaden Kirecking Charles Stothand Ponca Oklahoma Stelhand Ponca City Jimmy Hines E. J. Harrison Ed Oliver Hines Harrison Oliver Snead Sam Snead Lawson Little Ational Marvin Bud Ward Spokane Wash Altievens Blawartt Denny Siate Charles Congdon Ciyy Ejay Rob Hamilten BATA John Verily Joe Crown Aumanil Hinle Pinpeear Ben Hogan Herman Barron Wille Goggin Jim Devaret

Women's Golf Friday At Fort Sam Houston

Mrs Ray Smith shot 95 over Fort Sam Houston with a 4 handicap to net SL in the San Antonio Women’s Golf Association handicap tournament. Eller’s putting helped her 89 to win the putting prize, 29 on 18 greens, while Hay Thomasina posted 102 19-84 and Christopher 92-83. La B Osterburg took the nine-tole award and Mrs Harold Prazell hosted a post event luncheon.

Ray Smith Fort Sam Houston San Antonio Harold Prazell

Alamo League Central Baumone’s va avam tend nick the Peacock

In an Alam Wai Inssle at Whodlawn Sanke Rymingh on Friday the chibs were tied at the phrate Hy 14 with Central c3H)-Prera 42 and Lar (Hawks 2, Gayewt f RMis tnik leading scorers Pruchek 26 Pareman 8.

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Lyons to Resume Pitching at 45

BEAUMONT Jan 19 Forty five year old Ted Lyons plans a return to Major League Baseball after three years in service. The former Baylor star and longtime White Sox pitcher says spring training in California will prove he can still throw. Lyons left in 1942 to enlist with the U S Marines and served as a captain before discharge. He has trained locally while awaiting a return to the majors and seeks a player contract rather than a coach role.

Beaumont Big Ted Lyons Ws Vinton Baylor University Chicago White Sox California Lyons Ted White Sox U. S. Marines Fla

Medina Lake road to state park linked by anglers club win

San Antonio Anglers Club officials Gene Becker and Riley Wyatt announced a state highway plan to connect Bandera highway with Avalon point at Medina Lake. State highway board approved, with a 10 mile right of way and a new Avalon Point state park to include tables and shelters. Project aimed to ease access for fishing and bolster lake-area business, expected to be complete within a year.

Gene Becker San Antonio Angler Club Riley Wyatt Austin State Highway Commission Bass Avalon Point Medina Lake Lester Whipple Medina Highway Commission Barker Wyatt John S. Reddit Rediben Williams Fred E. Knetsth D.C Greer Becker Dallas Houston State Park Board Medina Aam

Tennis Sv Petersburg West Coast Amateur Feature

AP report from Petersburg on the West Coast amateur tennis event. Jack Cushingham, Los Angeles, defeats fourth seed Buddy Behrens, advancing to the semifinals amid upsets. Talbert, Mulloy and Fuernsey win notable matches as Mulloy edges Lewin and Guernsey beats Hassel.

Sv. Petersbuhg Sla Jack Cushingham Soung Los Anmgeles Netter Buddy Behrens Fort Lauderdale Pia Ged Behrens Bushingham Uebitte Lop Bill Talbert Wi Rington Gardnar Mulloy Frank Fuernsey Orlando Talbert George Ball Memphis Mulloy Widewraubie Disgo Iny Morey Lewin Los Angeles Guernsey Tary Vietary Alejo Haseel Buenos Aires

MacMitchell Runs In Met AAU Meet

Les MacMitchell, ex star at New York University, headlines the Metropolitan AAU senior track meet in Brooklyn. Navy veteran MacMitchell faces top rivals in the 1000 yard event including Jimmy Herbert Fred Sickinger Stan Callender and Howie Borek as Herbert skips the 600. Tommy Quinn, a former Michigan Normal runner, is favored to win the mile.

New York INS Les MacMitchell Miter New York University Wito Cynosure Brooklyn MacMitchell Navy Jimmy Herbert Fred Sickinger Stan Callender Howie Borek al Taily Dave Smith Bill McGuire Joe Zeltler Herbert

Kristof Cards Hurt in Car Wreck in Wellsville

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kristy Kristof, a two and a half year Army veteran, suffered a fractured jaw when his car struck a culvert near Wellsville. His wife Elen, 30, had facial cuts and a bruised back, and daughter Logan, 4, sprained knee. All were reported in good condition by hospital staff.

Wellsville Dan St. Louis Cardinals Elen Logan

Yankees Star Russo Undergoes Elbow Operation

New York Yankees were cheered by a Johns Hopkins bulletin from Baltimore that Marius Russo, star southpaw of prewar days, had a successful operation to remove bone chips from his left elbow. Doctors said recovery should allow him to attend training camp next month.

New York New York Yankees Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Marius Russo Russo Cam

Cubs sign Cavaretta Wyse in 1946 contracts

Chicago Jan 19 A bulletin from baseball Commissioner A. Chandler shows PHN Cavaretta the National League’s MVP and Hank Wyse the 22 game winner for the pennant winners have signed 1946 contracts with the Chicago Cubs. Three other Cubs named Les Fleming Alby Glossop and Robbie Sturgeon.

Cavarretta Wyse Chicago INS A. 2 Chandller Phn Cavaretts Hank Wyse Chicago Cubs Cubs Les Pleming Alby Glossop Robby Sturgeon

Texas PGA Tour Set For Lubbock Event

Lubbock Country Club hosts the Texas PGA Championship from June 5. Jimny Bernarez of Houston plans to compete to defend his title. Organizers say national PGA tour and Texas PGA qualifiers for men women and senior amateur events will run concurrently, with Texas Cup matches featuring the ten low pros versus the ten low amateurs on final day.

Lubbock Lubbock Country Club Jimny Bernarez Houston John Kattman Parmament Texas P. G

Sunday School Basketball League ScoresReported

The fragment reports Sunday School basketball results with teams and players mentioned. Details are unclear but notes a defeat by Salvador Moho and points by Lucane and Wille Ojedaveh among others.

Salvador Mohodis Neighberly Wow Cintathu Fon Hve Lucane Wille Ojedaveh Toy C. Zenker Ted Ans Ives

Athletics to Get Toronto's Cot Deal

Toronto reports that pitcher outfielder Mills Cot Deal, ex-Enid AAP player, will be traded to the Philadelphia Athletics for players and cash. President Peter Carper of Toronto’s International league group confirmed the deal, with Campbell noting Deal would report to the A's before the season. The exact player and cash amount were not disclosed, Yankees and others were said to be intrigued.

Toronto Mills “Cot” Deal Enid Philadelphia Athletics Anngunee Peter Carper Campbell Deat Lets The Philadelphia Beal New York Yankees

Athens to Play In District 18 A Next Season

Athens High School, which has dropped from Class AA football, will compete in District 18A next season. The district includes Kaufman Terrell Edgewood Minnola Grand Saline Van and Wills Point.

Achens Texas Jim Athens Igh School Footsball Kaufman Terrell Edgewood Minnola Grand Saline Yan Wills Point

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