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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1945

Page

7

Phog Allen Blames Athletic Directors for Gambling Scandals

LAWRENCE, Kan. Jan. 36 U S The Brooklyn betting scandal prompts Phog Allen to blast athletic directors, coaches and faculty reps for failing to protect college athletics from professional gamblers. He cites signed statements by Brooklyn college players admitting a $1000 payoff to throw a game with Akron. He urges presidents to appoint a czar like Landis to cleanse intercollegiate sports and warns of further inroads by professional bettors.

Lawrence Kid Brooklyn Phog Allen University of Kanaaq Kings County Ilyé Akron Phog J Fhog Madison Square Garden College Presidents of America Atzantic Bookles Tor Bel Worse Petters Ov Euny United States Hanpys Allen

Northey Joins Army After Draft Ruling Reexamination

Ron Northey Phillies slugger, 25, faced reclassification after deferments. He was finally inducted January 15 under 1-A-1-AL, having hit 22 homers and a .288 average for Philadelphia last season. Fort Lewis report notes three athletes also entering medical training. Heath Fleming and Heath Cecil Jalmson among others, with inductions dated January 6–8 in Texas and California.

Philadelphia Jan. Su Ron Northey Phillies AL Unis Industion WRG Ett Fort Lewis Woah Lasiie BI Fleming Chicago Gubs Thomas G Tomamy” Heath St. Louis Browns Cecil Jalmson Brooklyn Tigers Johnson

Brooklyn College Scandal Ties Players to Betting Ring

In Brooklyn a college basketball scandal emerged as Brooklyn College players Bernard Barnett Larry Pearlstein Robert Leder Jerry Green and Stanley Simos allegedly signed statements admitting they received 1000 to throw games against Akron and St Francis. Investigations linked two gamblers Harry Rosen and Harvey Bremmer to the bets while Boston Garden canceled the Akron contest.

Brooklyn Ted Meier Chicago Edward Heffernan Louis An‘Mreozz Kings County Akron Uxton St. Franccis Ramo Riacium Square Garden Boston Tom Xonnly Boston Garden Bernard Barnett Larry Pearlstein Robert Leder Jerry Green Stanley Simos Barnett Pearlstein Harry Reson Harvey Bremmer James Cone Stetamer FAI Stemmer Bremamer Oh Akron Rasen Santeime Pennstein Futore Rosen St. Francis Belruney Madteon Square Chayden Notre Dame New York University Leder Green Simon Michigan Western Kentucky Texas Christanabine Garden Richard Boyve Brooklyn College Certai Brooklyn Coliere

Ohio State Coach Defends Basketball Integrity Amid Ohio Bribe Case

Harold G. Olsen, OSU basketball coach and NCAA tournament chair, said a couple of bribed youths do not ruin the game as investigators probe a Brooklyn fix involving five Brooklyn team members and two named fixers Rosen and Harvey Stammey. Authorities chase a third fixer as the Akron Brooklyn scheme is linked to the March Garden tournament.

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Looks Bad for That Haegg Lidman Trip

Swedish authorities said there was little prospect of any development that would enable Gunder Taegg, star miler, and hurdler Haskon Lidman, to travel to the United States to compete in winter streets. The current weather is 30 bed that they would depart by airplane now even if arrangements were complete.

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Fight Results and Scattered Boxing Scores Across Cities

A garbled list of boxing bout results and fighter names scattered across cities including Philadelphia New York Cleveland Chicago San Francisco and New Orleans. Several bouts show knockouts technical knockouts and outs, with mixed scores and unclear pairings. Notable entries include Vic Carla Bobby Maybe and Timmy Nelson among others with varied locations and incomplete details.

New Cora—Accun Onart Ban Disko Calif TRG Bob Twenler Philadelphia Vic Carla New York Sur Charity Sgounne Ciyoke Wicn Danny Tortie Jon Arine Hayathar Fa Gtaree Tare Phu Adalphik Bobby Maybe Newburgh N.Y Rovidente Lavin Long Chicag TCO Timmy Nelson Cleveland AL Carpente Boston Don Cay Centredale Baltimore Jed SH Rome Kia Schillacelnbin Cene Ryvton Rmranton Tk.o Santa Boea Philadelpha Tab Velroites Ruby “Gare Puerto Pug F.K Sean Spencer Chichago Dob Garner Toulsvilla Musert Hood Chinaro Salt Francisco Tommy Egan San Francisco Leroy Wade Sah Franviece New Orleans

Sunday Schools and election odds mix in district report

Fragmented OCR notes mention Sunday schools, governors, a new member to an association, and a race tally. It references a district meeting and Christian churches including Presbyterian and Central Baptist, with a numeric score 36-12. Entities include CA, MOM, and unspecified groups in a church district context.

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Light’s Scotts Fdller dog theft tale on the sport page

Sportswriter Harold Scherwitz highlights a missing bird dog belonging to San Antonio sportsman Charley Smith after his 1937 Packard was stolen from in front of Santa Rosa hospital. The police found the car, but the dog’s fate remains unknown, prompting a plea for information and updates on the canine case.

Jim Overscan Gant Tithr Co San Adlonia Hering South Santa Rosa Hospital Charley Smith San Antonio Smith Firat Aviemal Charley Tong Chartey Similth

Harvidge's Son Wounded in Action

CHICAGO January 30. William Herridge, son of American League president Harvidge, was wounded on the western front. He telegraphed his parents from a hospital train 185 miles behind the front line, asking them not to worry as the brain surgery was described in the letter aboard the hospital.

Chicago Whiit Hoarcdge American League War Department William Herridge

Mississippi Signs Coach for 3 Years

MEMPHIS Tennessee January 3 03 Harry Mehre longtime head football coach at the University of Mississippi has signed a three year contract the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports A Notre Dame man Mehre previously coached at Georgia for over sixteen years before moving to Ole Miss Mehre's assistants John Coaeh Farmer Johnson End Coach Goat Hale and Rackfletg Coach Dd Staue have been retained on one year contracts

Memphis Tenn Harry Mehre Universty of Mississinpi Memphis Commercial Appeal Notre Dame Meno Ine University of Georgia

Local Basketball Scores From East and Midwest Lines

East games show Bey Cost guarding to lead with 61 points while Fork Polvoir trails 43. Tech edges Catawhe 47 to 3 in a low scoring finish. Forest 59, Shaw Field 35 highlights another regional matchup. Memphis Naval Academy 78, Techmitad Center 0? Birthaville 48. Southwest notes include Arizona 41, Devia Mountain 0, Purdue 45, Wisconsin 34.

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Cage Scorers Rise in Pacific Coast League Reports

The January 30 AP wire highlights top scorers across college teams. George Mikan nets 41 for De Paul in two games while others like Williams, Henry and Rico post strong totals. Notable performances include Mikan, Blacg, and Av DARD contributing key points as races tighten.

API ENO Rey Nortach Pacific Coast Tye Washington Ig Aabror ATS Somme George Mikan de Paul Bae Williams College of Pacific van Wild Dountain Arnie Glverioy

Women Golf Leaders Pull Away in Army Cage League

The Cadet Center Warhawks and Normoyle Raiders extended their league leads as Randolph Field Ramblers dropped a third straight, losing 60 to 43 to Honda Comets while Ban Marcos struggled against Brooks Field Ganders. Warhawks won 44-28 over Medical Service, Normoyle beat Kelly Field 48-20, and Ban Marcos edged by Gan Marcos with high scoring from Cole. The report notes a forthcoming Brackenridge Park handicap event and a joint women’s golf announcement for Wednesday morning.

Cadet Center Warhawks Normoyle Raiders Randolph Field Ramblers Gan Marcos Normoyie Kelly Field Randolph Honda Comets Ban Marcos Goverts Brooks Field Ganders Onick Richardson Jed Cadeb Gentor Medics Ledford Tom Worthington Bob Bolin Kelly Han Marcos Brooks Cole Marcos Pontinakera Hondo Okey Davis Adolph Davis Paula Apes Otek Lee” Wilson Honde Brackenridge Park A. E. Gunn

Local Team Schedule At Stinson Field And Blinson

Stinson field and A A A C C have scheduled home games and one away game. The brand BA and AS C are set for the upcoming Saturday night with a second contest at Blinson on February 26.

Stinson S.C Blinson

Beginning the Story of Eddie Eagan Olympian Boxer Chairman

A profile of Edward P. Eagan best known as a U S boxing champion and New York boxing chairman. The piece traces his rise from a Longmont boyhood in boxing to Yale Harvard and Oxford, his World War I service, and his choice of law and public service over a pro career. The story notes his amateur titles including the Inter Allied, AAU, and 1920 Olympic crown while foreshadowing later chapters on Dempsey Tunney bouts.

Bob Considing Fddlg Eagan U. S New York State Athletic Comminsion Rob Considine New York Eadie Engin Edward PB University of Denver Yale Harvard Oxford Rhalkler Tenn Dempsey Tunney Jack Kerns Tex Rickard Aquale Indal Horatia Denver Hdldie Alsatina Longmont Colorado Eapan Merriwell Superman Eddie Cntire Abe Tobin Bolt Smnker Longmont Armory Kid West West Rianl Nike Abe Endie Celle Antwerp Inter Douglas Clydesdale Duke of Hamilton Rudolph Hess Exgan Bob Eddie

Wrestling card features Nell Stewart vs Valentina at Municipal

Nell Stewart, a 130 pound pil wrestler with noted curves, meets 130 pound rival Valentina in an added attraction at the Municipal auditorium Wednesday night. The top event pairs Jules Strongbow against Hans Bechnoalel, while Miss Valentina makes her Tedag debut. Sterling Davis to face Rudy Ree Devil in a late match. Opening bout has Himberto versus another Ree Devil.

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Ft Sam Cagers Bid Intra League Game Night Loss

The Medical Aerotea school team lost 40 to 24 in the Bert Sam fous Con Flaskot Fai league opener. Center PRU had a quiet night while Ward Department Personprl led the visitors. Celman of the Win Abts scored zero points.

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Bettie AAKBL Victory Over Werlty Howes Noted

Riverside defeats Gir June and Moc in a tight Settlements League Bove cup matchup as Bettie AAKBL records a decisive win over Werlty Howes. Neighboris Rorvlee detests the outcome amid crowded court chatter.

Phrage Werlty Howes Riverside Gir Moc Neighboris Rorvlee

Harlandale and South San in tight district basketball showdown

In a Tuesday tilt the Harlandale Indians and South San Antonio St. Harlandale vie for top challenger status after strong recent showings. Tech meets Kerrville Antlers. Central Catholic hosts Edgewood. Edison game postponed after last week’s fire. Lanier and Brackenridge clash as Nemo Herrera’s Beagles pursue an 17 game win streak. The Brackenridge Eagles beat Tech 46-20 as Szafranski and Kneupper led the Eagles while Brackenridge’s Mumble era and players like Barron, Winslow, and others added. Also notes the death of former Winnipeg hockey player Charles W. Jamison at 72.

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