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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1945

Page

6

Stars Arrive For Texas Open Tourney at Brackenridge

Pro am preliminaries wrap Thursday as the 18th Texas Open golf championship opens in San Antonio. Notables include Sam Snead, Jimmy Demaret, Ben Hogan’s era names, with Corcoran praising the field and noting visits to Fort Sam Houston for an exhibition and hospital tours.

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Texas Open Champs Yran Mayor Scora Bre Se Walter Hagen

A scrambled sports brief lists players and scores for a Texas Open event. It mentions Bob AleTanati, Jac Kirkwood, Jag Titers, Perera, Robby Cru, Walter Hagen, Abe VisplMOsR, Clarence Clart, Ey J Harrison, Tien Nelson, Hogan, Lawson Litue, Melvin HRtbort, Ben Hil Ulmhert, Solin Revolta, and junior high division games scheduled for Tuesday with North and South zones.

Bob AleTanati Walter Hagen Seecreaes Kirkwood Perera MarDonald Lilly Robby Cru Deane Henan Abe AMICI Ey J Harrison Tien Nelson Agh Hogan Nieon Wen Lawson Litue Melvin Hrtbort Ben Hil

Lanier Eagles win 47 19 over Burbank Bulldogs in district clash

Lanier extended its win streak to 14 with a 47 19 victory as Brackenridge edged Kerrville while Earle Humble and Collie led the scoring in a busy schedule. Burbank struggled from the field as Kent Rodrigien and Frank Rodriguixz sparked the second quarter surge.

Laney Ana Prackeny Burbank Kent Rodrigien Frank Rodri- Quixz Kono Brackenridge George Collie Tagles Kerrville Eagles Hernan Humble Bubs Antlers Elmer Statransi Collie Humble Mexico Jenny Grutril Alome Jengue Peacock Woodlawn Gake Central Catholic T. Mf. TF. Aul Central Struggie Central Bexar County Apainse Peacock

Amateur pro tour stars named from West entries list

A Wednesday evening amateur pro event announced a Thursday morning tour. The West lineup includes Raton, Harlingen, Ralph C Blackwell, Meadowbrook CC Fort Worth, Frank W Bakerneo, Don Clark Del Rio, Jimmy Demaret pro, Abe Youngsu, Royal Francis, Richard Woresar, Ray J W Barrett, Van Ligen, Jock B Pen pro, George Eatartin, Don Molarley, Kens Lattimore, Ashley Loafea pro, and others from Wichita, Dallas, and nearby clubs.

Raton Armetvone Harlingen Ralph C Blackwell Meadowbrook C. C Fort Worth Frank W. Bakerneo Kamen Pampa Texags Wichite Fatty Tex Wonsolver Bro Aim Park Geil Rolirae Wicnila Kan Gordon Detrour Wichits Kany Wiley Dims Royston Jimmy Demaret Naval Air Station Corpus Chrigti Abe Ypungsu Pro Deemtur C. C Decatur Royal Francis Wichita Falls Wichita Balla Richard Woresar River Oaks CC Houston Fol Bix New Ray JW Linrrett Wichiti Jennings Gorton Home Gay Tornbuckle Odessa Texas W. W. Killen Seguin Dudley Enwett Munjcingl Austin van Ligen Wichita Jock B. Penpro Clon Garden Gulf C. C Orth Gratain Ress Glenaukes Dallas Drogaholley Bul Wall Ata Col. OG Cewel S. Yo Richked U. Stackhouse Veridion Thdinsapalin Steel Henry Indiana Monty Guy Underwood Wellawalls Richard Jiveliad del Rin James Vander Off del Rios Ward

Unclear Game Evening Atop City League Standings

Unreadable OCR text references a YMCA league game and a City team, with talk of a final installation and recent additions. Mentions Tuesday action, a potential victory, and standings implications tied to a strong performer, but details are garbled.

Unclear text fragment outlines local sports schedule

Fragmentary OCR notes show a Monday start for Kelly Sports Play in a Web field with a new event. Mentions defeat of Fant epal and other teams, standings and champions. References to a league, schedule details, and recurring Mondays and Wednesdays for games.

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USC Cayers 9 Ths San Avlanto Axge Catet Cen

USC Cayers 9 Ths and San Avlanto Axge Catet Cen faced water Army Navy league basketball Monday night. Arms Growndanil Service overs Redistribu tion Conhur clo had a five point margin shift. Lehrman led with 29 points. winners tallied 6225 ylelorys?

USC Cayers San Avlanto Yayenological Ita WaterArmy-Navy Arms Growndanil Conhur Cloh Lehrman

Moncrief Hurt in Motorcycle Wreck

Monte Moncrief from Dallas, an all-Southwest conference tackle for the Texas Aggies, suffered a broken leg yesterday in a motorcycle accident. The injury occurred when the bike ran off a steep embankment and struck a hill. Fullback Jim Palmer from Man, Okla, was riding nearby and escaped with minor bruises.

Collegs VPI Monte Moncrief Dallas Texas Aggies Jim Palmer Man Okla Yiding Pehlid Menerie

Fight Night Card Mixed Results Across Cities

Boxers battled across multiple venues with wins by knockout and several draws. Notable bouts included Masta Borger defeated by knock out in Montreal and Georgias Paris losing by decision in Washington while Tony Tayis and Johnny Bingzze tied in Chicago. Numerous other matchups list names and locations with victories or outpoints, reflecting a busy boxing card in Providence, Baltimore, and New York.

Tie Willams Trenton Masta Borger Montreal Jimeny Phil Hoe Baltimave Arehto Witter Walrtatin Bint New York Pernknda “Tha Mighty Nenicheil Tienop Atres Vince Vimpinevin Brooklyn Drew Joe Sadler Newark Tiley Hood Terry Aerdhiawuse Providence Ty -Erale Forle Bravidence Benny Carta Wham Nowe York Pittsburg II Reeboo Weebl Molto Bulldog' Morris Johnny Mit Baltimore Wabilington Jackie Wason Tittsbureh Pero Wernan Peter Virgin Semimye Thompaca Faltimore Nat Baidin Walter Pajwyn Randy Lad Jun Cite Dex Orleans Austin Lapava New Orléans Fe. A Vailal Gaytan Laredo

Bowling Record Entry Sets Fresh Natl Competition Marks

The men’s championship tournament at Match Center over Saturdays and Sundays February 3 4 and 10 11 attracted a record entry says C M Miller secretary of the San Antonio Bowling Association With possible more mail in entries Miller reports 89 teams 14 doubles and 268 singles plated compared with last year 15 teams 12 doubles 226 plates The 1948 extra List showed 84 teams 110 doubles and 283 pingles.

Match Center Fina C. M. Miller San Antonio Bowling Association Miller

Williams Extends Streak With KO Of Berger

Ike Williams, boosted by a knockout win over Maxie Berger, focuses on a March 1 bout against Wille Joyce at Madison Square Garden. Williams, a Gary, Indiana fighter, moved to 16 straight wins after his fourth-round KO. Berger suffered his first defeat in 15 bouts. the crowd of 6,451 paid $15,880.13 while referee Dagert ordered more action in the fourth before Williams sealed it. Joe Louis will referee a boxing and wrestling card at Uplands station, Ottawa, on Wednesday.

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Giants Reach Deal For Frisco Sheridan

New York Giants strike a pact with San Francisco Seals granting the right to purchase outfielder Nett Sheridan before August 1 and an option to exchange another Giants player by the same date. If Sheridan stays, the Giants will send one or more players to San Francisco before the 1946 season and the rest for the 1947 opener.

New York New York Giants San Franecisco Nett Sheridan Sheridan Giants Seals San Francisco

Altman Faces Zurita In Malin Boxing Show

Boxing card at Malin Municipal Auditorium features Juan Zurlin 139 vs Paul Altman 145 in a 10 round bout. Also Jose Mendez vs Manuel Zurita in lightweight action, Yaros vs Bacher welterweights in six rounds, Armstrong vs Johnson middleweights, and Villanueva vs Laredo featherweights. Altman seeks knockout as Zurita defends lightweight title.

Altman Zurita Juan Zurlin Paul Altman Jose Mendezs Manuel Zurita

Mexico Races Fail To Sustain Books

Chicago bookmakers who planned to operate from race tracks abroad report a drastic drop in business as tracks in Havana Caliente and Mexico City close. Operators estimate 15,000 workers in the trade fell to about 8,000, with near 500 still active. The service is costly and payments can be delayed.

Mexico Chicago Adler United States Betwen Ned Havana API Caliente Mexico City

World Champs St Louis Cardinals face wartime lineup shifts

In January 1945 the St Louis Cardinals plan for wartime roster gaps as multiple players enter service. The piece lists likely replacements including Walker Cooper and Johnny Hopp among others, detailing injuries and discharges and noting manager Billy Southworth’s anticipated 1945 lineup adjustments.

By. Wouls Stat tMisinl Navy Meneser Billy Southworth Louis Browns George Munger Armed Forces Max Lanter Washington Walker Cooper

Wrestling card from a noisy Bay era event in town

Wrestlers Aly dates Strongten and Buckeye McDonald clash in a Wednesday auditorium bill headlined by a Swedish option. Angel Tom Lee and Strongbow appear as heavyweights while Olaf Olson and Juan Humberto promise fan service. A Red Devil team meets Sterbuny Davis and Hana Sehnabelts in a 20 minute tag showcase amid chaotic play and crowd energy.

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Negro Teams To Carry On In 194? Monarchs Plan Continued Play

Kansas City Monarchs owner J L Wilkinson says all Negro American League teams will carry on next season if possible. He notes the league allied with the Negro National Leaguers last December 16 and that several regulars served in the armed forces. Paige may join a US overseas group but may be unavailable due to recent injuries.

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National Invasion Masked Nail Loyena event at Madison Square Garden

A fragmented sports and event listing describes the national invitational masked event at Madison Square Garden with schedules for March 1, 2, and 25, featuring the St. Jane's Brooklyn university, Red Cross benefit, and amateur tournament dates. It mentions teams from New Mexico and Michigan and notes regional organizers and dates for the garden events in March.

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Cadet Center Puts Pressure on Randolph Cadet Center Puts Pressure on Randolph

The Cadet Center faces Randolph in a Service Basketball league clash, likely Tuesday at Rambler Field. Transfers cloud lineup as Colorado's Pate McCloud may debut if eligible, while Stinson meets Hondo Comets and Normoyle Raiders chase first place after a 43-41 win over San Marcos Navigators.

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