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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1944

Page

2

Cravath Dodd to Instruct Texas Coaches in Wichita Falls

In Wichita Falls on January 15 16 and 17 top Texas high school coaches will gather August 7 11 for a coaching school. Jett Cravath famed for Southhern Liter tit and Rose Bowl winner will head sessions with Bobby Bote Issi s awit 10 Bil Alexander and Dell Mar ean Texas Tech coach. Sam Baugh noted professional player will appear for demonstrations. Jewell Wallace San Antonio coach will lecture on organization and admin of snowball program.

Wichita Falls Jad Texas High School Jett Cravath Feleven Washington Bobby Bote Issi Sawit Bil Alexander Tulsi W. c. O. Harris Fon Worth Teats High School Coaches Association Bias Cueriy Universi Tesas Wall Dell Marean Texas Tech Will Ine Sam Baugh Wall Baugh Texas Christian Washington Redskins Jewell Wallace San Anetl High School Alo Wallace Willor KY Haay Mastic

Unclear Archive Schedule Highlights College Games

Fragmented OCR of a Southwestern Conference schedule with scattered team names and dates. It references Texas Baylor Southern Mississippi Terns Christian Oklahoma and Arkansas among others, with mentions of Thursday Friday and Saturday games and campus venues.

Nugent Tess Ciieten Arkansas Baylor Nivel Calleve Oklahoma Dally Antoine Vt Arkiuneas Areesiliy Tevan Arsis Suny Horna

Teal May Miss SMU Games With Charley Horse

Dallas report says SMU center Teal may miss Friday and Saturday games against Texas and Rice after suffering a Charley horse. Coach Jimmy Stewart expected to decide soon. Jack Osborne listed as candidate to start this week. Virginia 36, Ohio State 53, Connecticut 46, Missouri 18.

Dallas San Antonio Southern Methodist University Mayot Oy Texas Rice Jimmy Stewart Jack Osborne Ohio State

Referee Louis Packs Em In in Baltimore Show

Referee Louis Packs Em In at a weekly boxing show in Baltimore. Harry Desire defends his bantam title while Red Burmat and Billy Brown Bomber challenge, as Lewis referees five preliminary bouts and the main event, a five round affair signaling comeback era performances.

Baltimore Jan Tor Lovis Ceferet He Army Fafi Jairkuel Tien Wxing Galfreuta Harry Desire Darmer Ube Bantam Ules Wiibeu Hy Mane Hanke Rubma New York Red” Burmat Lois Bile Brown Bommer Lewis tUpree Younders

Local amateur teams clash at Kelly Field arena Tuesday night

AAA Goalers American Woodmen and goin Squacah of Kelly field meet in the first game of the night at the crniral neste playground era. Regwler Pun ners and Zain Squadron from pike Cadet Genter join as rivals in the opener. both teams seek the lead in the standings.

Goin Kelly Field Alemo Air Tetic Association Joy Regwler Punners Zain Squadron Pike Cadet Genter

Evans Happy With Memories of Golf

Chicago veteran Evans reflects on a career built from amateur titles and early promise. He recalls the pressures of national amateur and open play, a bankruptcy, a nervous breakdown, and a lasting fame tied to golf and business life.

Evans Cricago Jan CN Evans Boy Wonder Petar'e Lisisy Tages Cilek Chaney Mee Chicago Chick Golf Sud Gompelr Iene Alchoneni Wey Golf Apo Wno Tille

Fragmented and garbled fight results list

A long, unreadable OCR dump lists numerous names, places, and numbers with scattered phrases about fights and results. The text lacks coherent events, dates, or outcomes, rendering a partial, disjointed record of boxing or fight-related items without clear context.

Philadelphia Fight Rated Even Money

The Philadelphia lightweight Tee Williams aims for his 33rd straight win against Boo Montcomery in a 12 round Convention Hall bout Tuesday night. Odds shifted from even money to six to six as weigh-in ceremonies neared. About 20,000 fans were expected to attend amid a large betting pool, with large wagering anticipated.

Philadelphia Tee Williams Chang Boo Montcomery Silum

Jefferson Mustangs Aim to Clinch Title in Brackenridge Tilt

Jefferson Mustangs host Brackenridge Eagles in a crucial Alamu league showdown at the Jefferson gym with a win sealing the 28-A crown after a 2-0 showing this week. Nick Tuts led a late surge against Tech as Jefferson built a 19-13 halftime lead and extended it, while district-wide schedules feature Burbank, Hot Wells, and South San Antonio in 28-A matchups.

Jefferson Mustangs Drackenridge Jefferson Brackenridge Tech Tuinier Voks Burbank Hot Wells Edson South San Athonic Central Catholic Theis Nick Tuts Jett Frome Ponies Intermis Sim Mustangs Lulu South San Antonio Ue Boprats Bandera Rallisn Ce Halt Peeper Central BR Woodlawn Gyn Saga P Mouston Los Charlotte Tere Wan

Women's Golf AVAMT Finish Leads to Close Round

Amateur women golfers compete in a round where Maye Kuwe of Anustib and Georgia Miller of Coral tads vie for top honors. Notable players include Jeanne Chae, Arlene Sentin, and Phe Wait Iriandy as rounds proceed with late steady scoring and potential upsets.

Kirby Me Athan Ammiwur Shell Lew Dolerle Maye Kuwe Anustib Walle Fiesteruound Vite Nemel Dane Woleex Mont Bas Guivante Groigia Tuipter Peat Uh Pantk Rtlay Cleumitons Weir aMality Sepres Mts Eawranve Schein Thomas NATO Daxckanm Relea Odom Long Island Noy Bape Wait Iriandy Phe Arlene Sentin Poledesse

Smithville H S to name new coach for next season

Smithville high school will be coached next season by Frita Lobories, a former University of Texas all around athlete. The CSO Army Navy CAC league details are unclear but include adjustments to instructors and scheduled league games on Wednesday night.

Cso-Army-Navy Ean Signal Company Smithville Frita Lobories University of Texas

Harmon's Family Thrills At Return

ANN ARBOR Michigan January 2 A formerly missing American Air Force pilot Harmon's family rejoiced at his return after a long ordeal. He was shot down in the South American jungles and later guided by Chinese guerillas to safety, then endured 32 days afloat at sea before reaching American lines.

Ann Arbor Mich Harmon China Louis Harmon Gary Ind Biawan Gary Weday Bertram Jensen Mary Considine Tommy Hasna Hannan Washington S Lake

Multiple Sports Roundup Highlights From Jan Twenty Fifth

Brooklyn Dodgers president Branch Rickey clarifies his comment on Double A clubs and Montreal. Major Gen. Prelia calls a boxing meeting before Jack Angott bout. Ted Schroeder to play in war bond tennis program. Babe Webb signs with Green Bay Packers. Evelo posts 200 game for war bond bowling. Aline Banks Pate returns to Vultee basketball roster after husband dispute. Dartmouth and Notre Dame to clash October 14 at Fenway Park. Bird dog national field trials canceled due to shortages. Phillies plan $100 war bond insignia prize for best fan badge. St Anthony coach Arith Byerly resigns from day-to-day duties.

Philade Yaa San Branch Rickey Brooklyn Dodgers Abe Uean Montreal Clu Rickey Priladelphia Phillies Philadelphia Sheelib Bol Gur- Penter

Sunday School League Games Highlight Local Senior Basketball

Sunday Schools North Side Baptist defeated Central Baptist 4-19 and Woodlawn Methodist edged Mexican Christian Institute 16-Hi in senior league play. Alamo Baptist and Woodlawn Methodist faced Lake Gyyn in Tuesday action at the City Moc. A.

North Side Bapist Gentral Baptist Woodlawn Methodist Mexican Christian Institute Sunday School Athletic Association Moc. A Alamo Baptist Woodlawn Methodist

Red Wines Triumph 5-0 Over Haeneers in New York

In a dominant display the Red Wines defeated Haeneers 5-0 in New York. Key scoring bursts in the third period and a club record run highlighted the game. Petras SF led the offense with multiple points, while team defense stifled the Haeneers throughout.

Moonokatet Press Natal New York Haeneers Sindy van Binky Osty Army Petras

Clothing and Hardware Claims Midday Volleyball Title

Clothing and Hardware won the first half championship of the Kelly Field girls volleyball league's Monday division with two straight wins in the title playoff. Ann Novak led the winners with 12 points, while Ever Accessories competed in the title game.

Clothing and Hardware Kelly,ield Mit Ann Novak

New York Promoters OK Night Games as City Lifts Dimout

Mayor LaGuardia gives go ahead for Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants to schedule night games at Ebbets Field and the Polo Grounds. Dodgers and Giants announce evening fixtures, twilight contests return weaken attendance in recent years, boxing bouts hoped for if suitable fighters are found.

New York Fiorello H. LaGuardia Branch Rickey Brooklyn Dodgers Leo Bondy Giants Dodgers Ebbetsfeld LaGuardia Mike Jacobs

Hoppe Leads in Billiards Clash at National Showdown

In San Francisco today Willie Hoppe outpaced Welker Goehtut in a hard fought national cue tour event after a sequence of blocks and cushions. The match featured steady breaks and precise caroms as Hoppe built an early lead and maintained pressure through the mid rounds.

Rew Yonn Ain Ghempion Willie Hoppe Tindy Welker Goehtut San Francisco New York Hoppe Cochrin Reas

Medicos Battle San Marcos Cadets In Week’s Key Games

Medicos, from Fort Sam Houston, travel Tuesday to San Marcos to face a Cadet team with strong play. The team and its rivals, M. C. A leagues leaders, clash again Wednesday against the Honda Officers, then meet the Warhawks Thursday at the Cadet Center. Saturday features a game against Texas A and Menilyge at Portsam.

Strom Medical Services Fort Sam Houston Fauir San Marcos Fork Sam Texas A. and Menilyge Portsam

260 Players Left in American League in 1914 Season

Chicago dispatch summarizes the American League manpower status with 60 players under contract as spring training opens. Since 1913 end, eight players have been called to service. Regions with most players are Philadelphia and Detroit. The service bureau notes wartime manpower and relief contributions totaling over $2.13 million from organized baseball in the last two years.

Chicago ALL. Service Bureau Lee Philadelphia Detroit Army Mavy Coast Guard Marine Sorps Camsdisu Chartey Keller New York Yankees Merchant Marine National League American League Burext

Braves announce McCarthy induction into U S Navy

Boston July reports confirming tear final baseman Johnny McCarthys enlistment in the United States navy as revealed by Secretary Quinn of the Braves. McCarthy, formerly with New York Giants, was acquired by the Braves in 1942 from Indianapolis in the American Association.

Boston Lary Job Quinn Bosta Braves Johnny McCarth Unit States Navy Quinn Swid McCarth Clab McCarthy New York Braves Indianapolis

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