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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1944

Page

7

Angott and Brau ck Draw in Madison Square Garden Show

New York boxing crowd watched Sam Angott and Jack Brauc k fight to a ten round draw at Madison Square Garden. Judges had Brau ck winning four rounds to Angott three, with the referee calling the bout even. no titles were at stake and both fighters preserved status as top heavies with noted plans for future bouts.

Jack Hand New York Brauck Sammy Angott Tse Madison Square Garden Jean Augusta King NHC Angott Atake Marty Monroe Jack Charey Draycott Angelt Sever Frankie Pulain Metiana Bob Montgomery New Krook Angolt Meting Tme Angelt Juan Zurita Los Ageles Heniy Armstrong Beau Buto Pramzny Fils Beau Washington Angolt

Fight Results Roundup From Various Cities

Boxing results list multiple bouts with fighters from New York Philadelphia Akron Chicago and more. Notable outcomes include outpoints and knockouts with Frankie Williams, LaMotta, Harris, Joyce, Robinson, Guibert, Blark, and Chace among others, across venues in Akron Philadelphia San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Wew Brandade Atexusta Anil Sammi Anant Warhington Padder Tommy Yutons Monaca Lew Redick Pater On N. DI Idait Jimmy Joyce Gars Tal Akron Ohio Frankie Willa Vss Washington Bob Seith Philadelphia Matt Parker Camden N. J Woreelie Hmase Larney Moore Hempstead N. Y Newport R/T Oacar Charite Revere Ore Cpl Costello Chuz Los Angeles Tack Chace Walsenlnirs Colo San Francisco Farold Blark Yaney Dewey Lns Angeles

Pope to compete in Border Olympics at Laredo

LAREDO Jan 20 The Border Olympics at Laredo March 4 likely will feature Bill Pope the one man track team from Mississippi army air field last year now in Amarillo entered for this year Pope a former Texas Christian University student has applied to enter the military division Crock Parker director of the event announced today Applications indicate service teams and Mexican schools will be well represented.

Laredo Maren 4 Bill Pope Milssia- Sppi Army Air Field Amarillo Crock Parker Pope Texas Christian University Mexico

LaMotta Wins in Detroit but Fight Draws Crowds

Jonny Jake LaMotta of New York wins a split decision over Ossie Harris in Detroit, his seventh win in eight local bouts, with Mezcal crowd reactions and a near miss for Sugar Ray Robinson. The card features Irish Billy Miller beating Jimmy Joyce and a New York tennis benefit raising funds with Don Budge, Jack Kramer, and Pauline Betz among participants.

Detroit Jonny Jake LaMotta New York Olympia Stocky Ossit Bulldog Warris Pittsburgh Hayrle Elmer Slim Cletlang TxMotta McClelland LaMotta Lenihan Sam Hiiressy Harris Herts Jake LaMatta Cpl Walker Smith Sugarfish Robison Nick Londes Robinson Billy Miller Jimmy Joyce Gary Ind Miller Joyce Mike Delia Los Angeles Boxing Commission Delia New Yusa Ma Ze U.S. Treasury Seventh Regiment Armory Don Budge Jack Kramer Coast Guard Kramer Budge Flaming Redhead Deuce Hodge Pauline Betz Katharine Winthrop Doston Sage Cement Alice Marble Mary Hardwick England E. G Don McNeill U. S. Navy Ted Behr

Colonel Retires But Not Horses in Port Riley

Col. Hiram E. Tuttle retires from the army but stays busy with his four world famous horses Olympic Wash Bi Murray and newcomer Peter Brown. Tuttle, 61, was a rider and coach for the American dressage teams in 1932 and 1936, with Olympic earning a 1932 schooling agent title as the only American horse to place.

Port Riley Kan Hiram E. Tuttle Olympic Wash Bi Murray Whewcomer Peter Brown Colonel Tuttle

Pioneers League Game Replaced Between Four Remaining Teams

YMCA league notes Stinson Neid out of action for transportation forced cancellation of Friday night basketball game against Une team. Schedule re arranged to fit four remaining teams in the city league standings.

Stinson Neid Aro Pioneers

SAACC League Allainou in Enlisted Men's Basketball Action

The San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center league saw its top teams in action as the 99-30 defeat by the "w8ist" over PR.U. highlighted a night of close margins. The 882nd edged ABard 53-38, the 804th toppled Ordnance 46-15, the 863rd beat Headquarters and Headquarters Pre-Flight 21-14, and Altitude Training defeated Headquarters and Headquarters Classification 33-24.

Allainou San Antonio Pr.u

Golf Pros and Amateurs Set for War Bond Exhibition

Hollywood event features thirty top golf professionals and Lakeside club amateurs in a War bond exhibition. Sponsors Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra lead the fundraiser with funding auctions and post event tournaments. Notable players include Brian Nelson Takeda Sug McSpaden Dayton Tony Pernaff Willie Goggin.

Hollywood San Satlon Lakeside Golf Club Bing Crosby Tabope Krankle Sinatra Brian Nelson Takeda McSpaden Philadelphia Tony Pernaff Dayton Willie Goggin New York

Jefferson Triumphs 43-42 Over Austin Martons In Tight District Clash

Jefferson Mustangs defeated Austin Martons 43 to 42 in a close Friday clash at Austin. Billy Hovel led Jefferson with 18 points while Bobby Clark topped Austin with 14. The win marks Jefferson’s 14th of the season as District 18-AA tourney looms next month and the title race tightens. Brackenridge beat Kerrville 43-14 in the other 15-AAA matchup.

Cental Catholic Edison Bears At & P.m Central Gui Tve Jefferson Austin Martons Rormptons Mustangs Clussy Martons Austin Meek Maroons Soul Tony Burger Billy Hovel Bobby Clark Brackenridge Kerrville Epain Daniels Cook Taler’y Voks Hot Wells Vokt Hubbard South San Antonio High School South San Bobcats Hurlandale Quint Tanner Indians Harlandale Reed St. Anthony Graham Central “B Lanier “B Lanier Garza Central

Bruins at Detroit as NHL race tightens with Gardiner injury

The Boston Bruins risk their unbeaten stretch as Bert Gardiner suffers a fractured cheekbone in an exhibition, leaving his availability doubtful. Detroit, on an eight of nine run, eyes another win before facing strong opposition from Montreal and Chicago.

Ais Hanie Boston Bruins Detroit Bruins Bert Gardiner Hershey Art’ Ross Gardiner Wings Montreal Canadiens Boston Chicago Mackhawks Chicago Blackhawks Toronto Maple Leafs Formia Clarence Day Leafs Bill Chadwick New York Day Montreal Invadia New York Rangers

Bowling Chicago hosts first renewal amid crowds and prizes

Chicago hosted a renewed bowling event as more than 10 bowlers competed in the first phase of a two day tourney. Charley Robyn of Michigan Park was among hosts. First prize and concurrent events drew entrants including a women’s Thinkwanna Classic with many participants and prize money.

Chicagl Merrier J Owwine Chicago Wight Ramen Inal Weehend AY Charley Robyn Miehland Fark Mik Petane

Buddy Baer Eyes Ranch Dream After War Service

Buddy Baer, once set on boxing fame, now plans a cattle ranch in California while in recovery at Beams General Hospital from a 1941 car crash. He says he would never fight again and is saving army pay and income from a rockfall damage business to fund the plan.

West Palm Beach Fis Buddy Baer Army Buddy Asld Beams General Hospital For & Peck Froe Mas Barr California

Steers Tighten Hold on Top Spot in League

Texas Longhorns and Rice push toward sole lead in Southwest Conference standings after Friday night results. Steers beat SMU 61 48 in Dallas to stay undefeated at five wins, while Rice thumped Texas Christian 48 38 in Fort Worth to share second place with Arkansas.

Texas Alexies Arlannas Bashir Texans Texas Longhorns Rice Arkansas Southern Methodist Dallas Fort Worth Texas Christin Razorbacks Askansas Wie Oklahome Aggies Oklahoma City Stillwater Longhorns SMU Derrnik Haden Jeff Kemp Steer At.u T. U Ted OD Thomas Clu Dante T. ¢. Iyurs T. WC. Do Rod Kurland Oklahoma Aggie Hill Tiyut Qi Baptist Wifister Pace Arkanees Texas Texas Christian Fort, Worth Phillips Oilers Bartlesiie Okla Ind Texan A Mn M Medien Service School Park Sam Houston Antonio AMU Fed Au Texay En Felt Kener Osborn Sammerse Kowlng Meneatoee Martn Kelley Berrailia Enilires Ream Dunietiz PoAlvet

High Boxscores Anthesenn High Boxscores Anthesenn

The page shows box score tallies with player names, points, rebounds, and assists for Anthesenn High and related teams, listing scorers like Wells and Rodrigues and indicating half time and final totals. Scrambled OCR yields multiple player lines, team totals, and misspelled names, but captures the scoring distribution and key contributors in a high school basketball game summary.

Illinois' Lindgren To Give Up Football

Illinois veteran Lindgren announces retirement from football duties after 44 years with the Illini. The 65 year old former head coach and chemistry faculty member played on Illini teams, began as coach at Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, Iowa, and served in various line and coaching roles through the 1949 season.

Champaign Justa M. Lindgren University of Trennis Illini Cornell College Mt. Vernon Iowa

USO-Army Resumes Rally Triumph in Friday Night Match

The USO team faced Medwal Services and Cadet Center Officers in a scheduled UBO-Army game. Hammerstrom led Honda five with 28 points while Porsaren paced USO-TWE with 45 in a 58-45 victory, with the third time the charm tonight.

Quins Joseva Iwi Vriy Medwal Wehuul Cadet Center Ubo-Army Nawet M.C. JA. Xatue Honda Porsaren Uso-Twe Cae

Fragmented OCR Item Repeats Names and Scores

OCR text fragment lists numerous names such as Johnson, Smith, Henry, Darling, and Allen alongside scattered numbers and notations. It appears to describe a sports score or lineup, but the data is garbled with stray symbols and inconsistent formatting, yielding an unreadable event summary.

Tom Re Ran Johnson Smith Chi Wulion Fa Wick Henry Ek Darling Olin Ries Mack Vie Darling Donne Tun Allen Rive Feet Suman

14 Set to Go In Miami Race

Forty teens three year olds vie for Saturdays 5900 Bahamas handicap at Hialeah park with Good Bid Urged by Eddie Arcava as overnight favorite. Scratches may trim field to 12 while entries include Spook Ship Freezout Jimmie Brief Sigh Stymie Fternity Edemgee Challenge Me Green Bush Blue Wings Quick Draw Aerial Fight Dud Grey among others.

Miami Fla Jam Hialeah Park G. R. Bryson J. By H. E. Jacoby Eddie Arcava Freezout Jimmie Dom McCreary Gow Stymie Fternity

Relax Secret of Girl Star's Golf Victory

Blond Marjorie Row a bookkeeper from Anniston Alabama coached by the line "Just relax" won the 30 hole match in the women's armALeu tournament defeating Miami's Mrs George E Wilcox 7 and 6. Row described golf as a joke but played decisively through a strong field including Georgia Tainster 1942 champion and Jenine Cline. The 22 year old Michigan native plans more tournaments if she can get leave from work and hopes her Wester tour will continue.

Bert Collier Miami Fla Marjorie Row Smith Anniston Ala War Platt Helen Lee Colert Miss Row George E. Wilcox Jim Tie Voter Favorsiy Mefialist Tor Foxes Kirby Apeer Georgia Tainster Jenine Cline Rains College Dyson Sti Detroit Yuollery Mose Patty Bere Maureen Orewll

Snowshoers to Gather for Sherbrooke Convention

About 2000 snowshoe enthusiasts expected at Sherbrooke Quebec for the Snowshoe Convention, with more than 800 already arriving from various Canadian and U S cities for the weekend gathering.

Sherbrooke Que

Notable Golf Figures Conte nt in Texas Open Plans

Sam Goldfarb seeks to bring Harbert and Arlen to the 1944 Texas Open at Brackenridge. Bob Crosby, Dudley, and Lyle are involved in arranging appearances while Hollywood pros like Crosby and Hope seek war bond events before the San Antonio Open. Dudley reports attempts to persuade top players though schedules are tight.

Lyon Bob Crosby Bother Bing Crosby Dick Arlen Neler Tos San Antonio Dudley Bink Bop Hope Hollywood Hel

Induction Debate Tangles Draft Office and Local Boards

Wire reports show confusion over induction procedures as Goldfarb seeks guidance from Maj. Gen. McSpaden and Hershey about draft administration. The Boston draft board holds the request, with no reply by Saturday, while local bounds complicate authority amid a weekend basketball event featuring Wheatley High and other teams.

Goldfarb Padley McSpaden Boston

Randolph and San Marcos Clash in March of Dimes Tilt

Randolph Ramblers meet San Marcos AAF for a March of Dimes benefit game scheduled Saturday night. The IRL Rivalry appears even as Caney Center War Hawks host an all-star squad, with other Southwest Conference teams and servicemen’s squads set for a busy weekend of basketball.

Ranadipi Riea Brown Ramblers Alamo Athletic Association Wheatley High School Lions Quute Vs Keh Lordic Ravidelph Randolph Fied Ramblers San Marcos Aaf March of Dimes Army Tange Ung Nese Rardets Ab Ino An Bop Me Ganic Texas Agencs Stark San Aptamo Highhenline Stout Medical Serviers Fors Sam Houston Weaa Ags Randolph Field Cadet Center Brooks Field Camp Fulen Basketeers Palacio Kelly Field Kelly Gym

Kelly Field War Worker basketball game recap

Kelly Field Sports notes a Kelly unit defeat Converse Weib on the tatters court as Ruth Macray nets one point for the Kelly girls. A game at Kelly February 12 is announced amid war worker team play and a 95-52 loss for St Peter's in the Priddy race contest.

BUUD Bioygy Betng Alas Heights ALY Sourese Poroniel Converse Weib Ruth Macray Kelly Peuruary St. Peter's

Billiards Exhibition Duel Planned in Chicago

Willie Hoppe of Los Angeles will face Welker Cochran of New York in a one year duel exhibition in Chicago, following a cross country tour with players including Asa GIlls and Deresi. Hoppe defeated rivals 31 80 to 1931 in a recent show, with dates set through February.

Chicarg Willie Hoboe Low Fork Welker Voehran San Franciseo Jf Bs Todas Aunaas Gils Chiraco Deresi New York Hoppe Chiewie

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