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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1945

Page

16

Rainwear urged as Nelson eyes Texas Open heat at Brackenridge Park

Weather forecasts and golf notes mix as Byron Nelson tunes for the Texas Open at Brackenridge Park. Nelson posts a 63 in recent practice while J H Jerboe predicts showers Thursday and clearing by nightfall. Amateurs Furgol and Bratnen mingle with pros amid war-wounded visits and local entries eyeing a strong field.

Byron Nelson Auare Brackenridge Park Nelson Brackenridge Course Jag McSpaden J Johnny Revolte J. H. Jerboe Jerboe Hecht Maxwell Field Ala Ed Furgol Detroit Lemuy Bratnen San Antonio Camyttibion Ken Rogers Fort Worthy Stav Brooke General Hospital Fred Corcoran

North Carolina State League to Operate Again This Year

JURHAM N C January 24 The North Carolina State baseball league restored to active standing and set to operate this year with teams Cord Hickory Lexington Mooresville Salisbury Statesville and Thomasville North Carolina. Snavely takes assistants to Chapel Hill as he returns to UNC after resigning as Cornell football coach.

Jurham N.C North Carolina State Baseball Lenge Ife W. G. Bramham Buv Antgli Gilles Concord Hickory Lexington Mooresville Salisbury Statesville Thomasville North Carolina Snavely Ithaca Girel Snavely Cor Dell University of North Carolina Max, Reed J. Russell Murphy Chapel Hill

Havana track wins flavor of Miami racing night

A chaotic race card across international entries features Havana track rider double, with Caray Cun at $3.20 and Tnatemt at $3.60 winning in a crowded field. Hafach Sanabria rides Oriental Park standout as Simon Wall's mount eyes the prize while other bets yield modest returns amid scattered reports of bans and ownership changes. The meeting culminates with late odds shifting and a final tote close to $86. Stavena and Sexton Cils also appear in results amid a tumbling day for several named participants.

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Fort Sam Cagers Triumph in Army Basketball Tilt

Wartime service scan reports Fort Sam cagers and Fourth Army units winning in a midweek basketball clash. Standouts include Brooks and Alford with 40 points each, while Tanabe, Williford, and Stoftelt contribute key scores in a high tempo game as the Army team defeats rival units and signals readiness for upcoming fixtures.

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Unclear Text From USO League Report

Garbled OCR notes describe USO League Randolph Meld and aviation medicine topics. Fragment mentions Section 61 Randolph and ORO Army Navy FM with a late evening event. Details are unreadable. no clear names, dates, or outcomes are discernible.

USO League Randolph Meld Randalph Oro-Army-Nay FM Matel Sam

Jefferson vs Lanier High Feature in city race

The Lanier and Jefferson high teams meet Wednesday at Lanier’s gym in a key city series clash. Lanier seeks to snap a late slide after a tight earlier meeting with Jefferson, while Edison and other local squads push for wins in this busy, competitive week.

Jefferson Vs Lanier Yoki Tall Jefferson Mustangs Jefferson Gym Beith Nemo Herrera Pontes Paty LaniervJeff David Rodrigues Harry Hamilton Redflaten Drefterson Voxs Wits Jeffs Voks Ted Wattler Dean Jefferson Hot Wells Blue Devils Edison Bears Bruins Tess Edison Lowrie T. M. 1. Panthers Herlanivnle Mirney Gyn Doe Sao Ton Logan Gentral Peacock Fowls Woodlawn Gym Filson Mint Wiely Ferito Dueher Lowrey Wayman Ritchey

Demaret Dominates Texas Open Antics And Golf Talk

Veteran star Demaret leads Texas Open chatter with sharp wit and steady play. The article recalls his likable charm, clash with rivals like Snead and Nelson, and plans for charity matches in New York, plus Navy support tours and future exhibitions to boost golf during wartime.

Seilor Jimmy Gernard Belp Mie Miebers Super-Sryatlers Wl Bey Ike Johnny Revatta Chacy Euse Demarat Navy Demaret Jag McSpaden Nelson Sam Sehneider Quite & Sell Corcorsa Pres J Xolf Navy Hospitale Dormarct Corpus Civlath Naval Airtation Renaret Coyce Ran Byron Nelson Sam Snead New York Eels New York Graith and Rice Dreaky

MacPhail Leaves Army for Civilian Life

Washington reports former Brooklyn Dodgers president Lt Col Larry MacPhail will be discharged February 10 and return to civilian life. The War Department confirmed the special order. MacPhail had served in industrial labor relations work for War Secretary Patterson and declined further comment on the discharge.

Washington Hieut Larry MacPhail Brooklyn Dodgers Ife Sun Department MacPhail MacPhattas Patterson New York

Shepherd Dog Club Formed in Texas and South States

The Shepherd Dog Club was organized with Adelaide Baer as president and San Antonio headquarters to promote shepherd dogs. Norman A. Webster and Miss Tier announce outreach to breeders, with contact through Mrs. Webster at P-29649 and Miss Tier at 1199 Vanen Jackson Road.

Adelaide Baer Texas Southern States San Antonio Btes Norman A. Webster Allnterestert Mrs. Webster Miss Tier Vanen Jackson Road Rerson Wacr Webster Nell Mas. Roberts Leo Randolph Neld Tate Ora J. W. Conrad M. 8. Caneiro

Where Are Ducks Planes Scared 'Em

Shreveport readers speculate on missing 25 ducks after airplanes frightened them away. Local hunting enthusiast P F Dealer and pilot Carter cite military aviation training near the coast of Texas and Mexico as factors. Some believe the ducks scattered west toward Lower California while others think they remain inland near Long Beach.

Snreveport Lovuisiane Shreve Carter Mississippi Himrod Coasis Mexica Pand Wien Lontrfann Malaies

Women's Golf Match Highlights At Country Club

In the weekly women’s golf tournament at the Country Club Mrs F dead Ree and her daughter Lidy Seliggon Ros were noted. Rae led with a score around 88 in match play, won with handicapped play, and posted 28 putts. Lucy won the second round with a 110 to 2404 score in a separate flight.

F. Dead Ree Lidy Seliggon Ros Horiots Thesdigg Rae Lon Res Aurely Lucy

Final Installations Tardy Guadalupe Center Finish Second

The report notes Final Installations at Guadalupe Center finishing second while other results show varied rankings. Event details include a 81-28 score from The Morning Act Manchester exchanges and a series of tests and standings from the 4A schedule-making conference in New York at the Biltmore Hotel.

Joe ‘Eroyinn Unamen Qatar Lenku Tori Wean Msi Fie Hanore Aoven Guadalupe Center Manheatile Mator Exchange York Biltmore Wotel- IL

Jaycees Honor Gsolfers Gators Gridders Dinner

Jaycees prepare a ceremonial honor for Gsolfers and football gridders at a Texas event. Notables including Wright O Riley and Randolph will attend a joint chamber gathering with guests from Cal niece and local sports figures. The program features golf stars and football players celebrated for their contributions to the season and community.

Texas Wright “Tandy O ’ Riley Randolph Eld Fonttallers Wille Jolly Siiiine Chamber of Invlind Cal Fly Anrin

Brackenfield Feeds Hope After Jefferson Game Win

The Brackenfield football team, once written off after the Jefferson game near Thanksgiving, showed strength in practice. An annual dinner honoring the Pagles, MM, tr. Latatt, will reveal the season’s plans, with featured speakers including Walter G. White and Lt C. N. Lansen.

Muttant Pare Lions Club Sill Minke Pagles Tr. Latatt Teenice Ballino Gunter Hotel Walter G. White Randolph Field C. N. Lansen Randolph @olph Randolph Frank O‘teiton BU Dudley Pete Layden Touchdown Club Dudley

Swedish Angel Faces Don Lee In Mat Windup

Wrestlers Swedish Angel and Don Lee headline a Wednesday night mat event. The show opens with a team match as Red Devil brothers meet Sterling Davis and Hans Schael, then Olaf Olsen and Junn Hamiberto vie for the second slot. Other billed figures include Jules Strevebow and Jack Sackeye McDonald.

Daffy Don Lee Almaatenes Dorothy Livengear Red Devil Brothers Sterling “Digzy' Davis Hans Schael Olaf Olsen Texas Junn Hamiberto Wilh Jules Strevebow Tnejan Jack ~Sackeye" McDonald Oregon Will

Guadalupe Club Muiones NOR AA ARBICH

Guadalupe Club event held on a sunny afternoon featured participants Manuel Martinez Mishima Hambonta Caldequiny and Avgins. Davila of the Eagles scored 441 points in a notable basket sequence while情况 remain unclear due to garbled OCR.

Muiones Nor AA Arbich Dilah Manuel Martinez Mishima Urs Hambonta

Frick Talks to Hershey Keeps Mum

Chicago report on wartime baseball plans cites Ford Frick and Hershey discussing a February 3 briefing for major league club owners. The advisory board members deny full official action and note uncertainty over a possible delay of the 194? season as war conditions loom.

Frick Hershey Chicago Whitten Washington Clark Griffith Washington Senators Leslie Mr. O'Connor Kenesaw Mountain Landis Prick Mershey Goolith Janve

Tassos Aggie Co-Captain Named by College Board

Tassos of San Antonio and Monte Manchef of Lilat were named co captains for the past football season by Geach Homer Nation of Taxit A and M college. Jiminy Cashion and Cotton Howell were selected by the coaching staff as the other captaincy pair amid a list of lettermen. Brownsville and Matinga hosts noted.

College Station Van Danton ‘Tassos San Antonio Monte Manchef Lailat Jinemen Geach Homer Nation Taxit A College of the Aggie Iet Armen Baniques Jiminy Cashion Cotton Howell Hesh Black

100 Texas Stars Dead in the War

A wartime tally from Texas colleges lists 100 or more athletes who died serving in World War II, with many universities such as Texas, Southern Methodist and Baylor reporting dozens of former players among the fallen or missing. The report names numerous individuals across multiple sports and schools, reflecting a broad toll on collegiate athletics.

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Zurita Knocks Out Aliman In Fifth Round Boxing Card

National lightweight champion Juan Zurita defeats Aliman in five rounds at the Municipal Auditorium. Zurita, weighing 138 pounds, lands a sharp combination to finish Aliman who weighs heavier. Gross receipts reach 10,002.35 with about 4,700 in attendance on the Tuesday card.

Johnny Janes Juan Zuelta National Boxing Association Faul Sliman Houston Bill Davee Municipal Auditorium Zurita Alton Aquilaw Altuin Aula Sental Mats Mel Zurita Dhuin Joe Mendoan Monterrey Wayne Armstrong Cadel Cenltr Ems Altman Steat Burien Wes Ue Pitcker Aliman Juan Wik Jaye Merlig Metlo Aldwan Keh Zurden Henie Rathmey Altous Neal Tuan Aian Clem Dooley Zuvita Ore Bard Panele Alimms Dhe Flehls Hin Zurhin

Island City Basketball Roundup and Conference Notes

Island City scores highlight Anh Lawrence 58 Ithagt 37 and Maxwell 79 31 for Glenhurst with several teams showing strong Midwest and West region play. Notable mentions include DePaul and Kenyon legends, with several college lineups and conference actions cited alongside a chaotic OCR mix of teams and venues.

Anh Lawrence Ithagt Is Island Ceas Fort Wadaworth Tanten Tempte Merchant Mating Academy Ford Dary

Garcia Again Quits The Ring

Los Angeles January 24 QNS Cetérino Garcia former middleweight champion again quits the ring saying he will seek cancellation of his ten round bout with Paulie Petris in Oakland next Wednesday. His comeback attempt collapsed after a poor response to a recent training program and a loss to Bill McDowell in Houston last week likely prompted the latest retirement announcement.

Los Angeles Céterino Garcia Jo Sayi Paulie Petris Oakland Lass Bill McDowell Houston

Boxing bouts and promoter plans in Mexico and Texas

A fragmented boxing account describes near ring collapse from a reckless punch, semifinals with sporadic action between Zurita and Mendoza, and several bouts including Armstrong Johnson and Yarosz Sanches. Promoter Guillermo Hernandez heads to San Antonio aiming to stage a Welterweight title tilt featuring Vritek and Kid Azteca amid unsettled results.

Mexico CIPY Guillermo Hernanez San Antonio Vritek Shammion Kid Azteca Trecentiy da

Fight Results from Asxoriuimt Trek and Trookien-Irvin Uryant

The card lists multiple bouts with outpoints and knockouts featuring fighters from New York and surrounding areas. Notable results include Jon Agosta defeating Dn Jas in a 16th round decision, and Duy Blair from New York stopping Pat Seablon Alter for a KO in round 21.

Irvin Uryant Jas Jon Agosta Hronkhon Cecil Sehugnmeber New York Duey Blair Pat Seablon Alter Mouweal Knoe Tayonter Cy Vutland Mrae Coley Watch Porcher UM AL Michaud New Pedfordt Mass Teobhan Low Bodtart Loa Anerlos Meokdehod Loman Siar Litie Fee LA Salva Bes Pa Low Wan

Warhawks defeat rivals in tight Service League clash

Gadet Center Warhawks edge Randolph’s youngsters 46-33 as Donndl leads with 20 points and Richardson adds 11. The hampered races see Ratdalps, Normagie Depiechs, and Hemblera contenders fighting for top spot amid a string of scoring bursts and tight defense.

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