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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1944

Page

3

Attend Services For Reveille At Kyle Field

Services were held at Kyle Field for Reveille the two year old collie mascot of Texas A and M. More than 300 students attended as the college band played Silver Taps. Reveille was buried after the service with the mascot legacy ending at the spring twilight funeral.

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Longson Beats Cox Retains Wrestling Title

Longson defeats Cox to retain the wrestling championship with a straight fall on Harry Coll gan's weekly show at the auditorium. Opening fall came via leg strangle, Cox protested, and the referee disqualified Cox for repeated rule violations. Semifinal and preliminaries featured close draws and mixed injuries as other wrestlers competed.

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Valley Sports Recap of Harlan Gey and Wildcats Game

Readable lines show Harlan Gey leading a one point win over the Fanta Bega Wildcats at Harneen field. Cardinale notes a undefeated tournament run. Scores include La Feria 38 Weslace 7 and Brownsville 25, with several player tallies and venue references such as Rio Hende and Wilson Tract.

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Billiards Match At Willatoopa Veteran Club

Billiards event features Willatoopa veteran chaman fren New York facing Weller Cuchiat of etayo. In a tight night match, scores moved 90 to 2 as strokes and pace influenced the outcome.

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Tech Shows Class in Win Over Eagles

Tech basketball team beat Brackenridge Eagles 25 23 in overtime to claim a key district victory. Bernard Reyes scored the overtime winner after Joe Barton tied the game at the end of regulation. Early Cunniff paced Tech with six points alongside teammates Barron and Budey Garza. Brackenridge led early but Tech surged to take lead by mid first quarter, with balanced scoring and clutch defense in the extra period.

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Blanton Seeks Police Training After Pro Ball Career

Former major league pitcher Blanton, an heir to a prominent family trust, applied today for admission to Oklahoma police training, saying he hopes for a permanent post in law enforcement. He pitched for Pittsburgh and Philadelphia in the National League and played for Sacramento in the Pacific Coast League last season.

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Champ Log-Roller In Ski Tournament

The Norge Ski Club announces entrants for a ski tournament to be held in Wrigley fiend. Jim Ruotang of Monneapolie and Joy Four are leading contenders among 46 competitors. Other notable skiers include Sgt. Torgel Takle Howard Jansen Martin Winges Bob Stora and Cab Plefer.

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California Boxing Chief Ritchie charges gambling ruin in boxing

Rosie Ritchle, former welterweight champion and chief inspector for the state boxing commission, asked Governor Warren for reassignment, claiming open gambling has made a racket of California boxing. Commission chair Covey says charges will be investigated if specific evidence is produced. meeting set for Saturday.

Los Angeles Dan Rosie Ritch State Boxing Commission Karl Warren Ehareing California Charman Jules Covey Ritchie Commission Detauxe The Tme Calfornia

May Defies USGA Ruling In Amateur Golf Dispute

Chicago report says May, Tam O Shanter Roifbourne president, defies USGA ruling on amateur status. He plans ahead with tournament schedule despite warnings. He asserts amateurs may proceed as last year and hints at July events and prize offerings to be announced in June.

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Aggie Track Squad Home in Building Phase for 1940s

Aggie track team plans a rebuilding year under coach Til Pimmitt with only one returning letterman. Schedule includes Border Olympics at Laredo, Southwest Exposition at Fort Worth, and meets with Texas and Rice. Drake Relays and other Midwestern meets unlikely without standout performers. Steve King, a letterman in sprint and pole vault, is to return.

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Lujack Shines on Basket Ball Floor

Johnny Lujack, once a football star, earns a first team spot on the Notre Dame basketball squad. Coach Ed Krause praises his improving shooting, notes his long shots and growing defensive effort as he becomes a key contributor for the team.

Arkansas Sextet Triumphs In Mexico City Golf Match

Arkansas Motor Coaches women from Little Rock defeated Rieleras and Sam Antonio in Mexico City in a defensive game at Brackenridge course. Lee Wilson posted a 49 opening night win while Mrs C H Bailey took second flight with 109 32 77. Event labeled as a women’s golf association tournament.

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Bowling Directors Meet April 14 15 in Chicago

The annual meeting of the executive directors of the American Bowling Congress was set for April 14 and 15 in Chicago. Regional meetings will precede the session and the ABC plans to establish two regional offices in New York and the Pacific coast area.

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Horse Racing Notes From the Associated Press

Notes cover Blessing Windies and Piedra Babe Henford with Ted Allotizungo at Fort Rotonstin where a $9.20 win paid and $2 place. Derby winner Vea wist emutsing te Lwndarey af sedhy Pargidne. Valdina Farms owned Heiner. Jockey Bailey rode Colorado Kid and other results include Bequested to bed and Miz Donald Wonswarde with several purses noted.

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Boxing Evening Praises and Protests Spark Debate

New York on January 20 saw boxing dignitaries and veterans converge at the Boxing Writers Association of New York dinner. The event honored armed forces boxers with the Edward J. Neil Memorial plaque, while critics urged politics be kept out of boxing and called for professional governance by those with practical experience. Notables including former Mayor Jimmy Walker, Abe Greene, and Nat Fleischer attended, praising the sport and urging reforms to ensure boxing remains focused on merit and skill.

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Y M C A League forfeits two games noted

The YMCA league report shows two forfeit victories on Wednesday night at Stinson Field. The YMCA team and the Banantonio Junior College quint forfeited to the First Military Police team. First half play ends with two games Friday night and a 41 to 8 practice game result.

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Three Games On Card for Service Loop

In the enlisted men's league, Medical Services of Port Sam Houston moves to Brooks Field Thursday to face the surprising Gander quint. The Cadet Center Warhawks, leaders, meet the Stinson Field Pioneers on the letters court in another contest, while Kingfield's Fliers prep to play Randolph Geld Ramblers in Kelly gym third league clash.

Bill Jeagee Medical Services Sernat Port

Monmouth College Welcomes World Pole Vault Champion

Ensign Cornelius Warmerdam, world pole vault champion, reports for duty at Monmouth College as the naval flight preparatory school opens. He hails from Del Monte, California, and is expected to boost the college's pole vault prospects in upcoming track meets.

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Bobcats Put Grid Profits Into Bonds

San Angelo school board approves investing 15 000 in no bonds after earlier talk of placing 1943 profits in bonds. Tribute paid to state football champion and other district figures linked to Unieke Ram’s team as details remain unclear.

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USC Goalers Rally Sparks Narrow Victory in League Play

In a UBQ basketball game at Alamo Field, Randolph came from behind in the final four seconds to beat Kelly Held War Workers 42-41. Honda officer team led early as Alamo Field hosted the night standouts. Visnossky tops Hondo with 25, Jones adds 19, while Craft and Crop each tally 14 for the War Workers and Sand Ted.

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Gloomy Hall of Famer doubts 44 baseball season

Larry Sth Cleveland report from January 20 quotes Speaker, an original Hall of Fame electee, expressing doubt about the major leagues operating this year due to wartime deferments and player availability. He notes financial pressures, pleads caution, but remains a fan who still visits the ball park when possible and reflects on past champions.

Larry Ball Las Contigada Cleveland Indians

Major Clubs Hurry to Sign More Players

Hawns FutlERzoN reports that 1944 baseball teams race to field depth as regulars go to war. Cubs and White Sox lead with large rosters. Washington plans about 40 by opening, while Reds add four. Clubs favor rookies and veterans, with Griffith seeking Cuban league talent and early lists to offset armed forces losses. Dodgers and Giants trim rosters. Yankees Indians Browns show larger pools but uncertainty remains.

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Longhorns Rout Baylor in Waco to Boost Untarnished Record

Texas beat Baylor 54 to 29 in Waco as the Longhorns extended their flawless run. SMU scheduled another workout ahead of Fayetteville trip to press for second place in the standings. Arkansas visit looms, while Texas A&M and TCU face regional clashes.

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High Scoring Cager Athlete of Year

Pvt Gesret Senesky star of St Joseph's college basketball last year named athlete of 1943 by Philadelphia Sports Writers. Senesky, now stationed at Greensboro, N C, set a national record of 515 points. Second place went to Spurgeon Chandler and Yankees coach Bob Odell. Penn football star was third.

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