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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1944

Page

2

McSpaden Scores Big as Coast Win Ties Golf Stars

Hollywood January reports Jug McSpaden posts top scores in a Bing Crosby Bol Hope event at Lakeside. Partners Crosby and Bob Crosby win best ball with 319 total. other pros and amateurs post strong rounds amid rain. Draft postponement talks swirl as McSpaden seeks transfer of his induction examination to avoid delays in the Texas Open.

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Boxers Weigh In for Golden Gloves District Tournament

Glove entrants for the district Golden Gloves boxing tournament are weighed in at the Ex Press auditorium with weigh-ins and medical exams before first round pairings. 1943 champions include Pat Sagasia Tom Attie Arnold Winners Robert Delgaso and Peter Gagno.

Bonddenches Pat Sagasia Honda Navigation School Tom Attie Arnold Robert Delgaso Brooksfield Aid Peter Gagno

USO League Week Schedule and Standings Outline

Week overview lists games across centers and teams including USO Army Navy YOM and regional posts. Notable matches feature schedules at Tap Center and Friday night games among Aydival Berman School VEO and others with standings for War Work and Agrisinary divisions.

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Basketball Roundup Reveals A Thicket Of Conference Results

SEW YORK reports a sprawling recap of college games with numerous teams like Army De Paul and Northwestern winning several in a row. The summary notes regional matchups, standings shifts, and notable streaks as Iowa Texas and Oklahoma highlight the chasing pack in a busy week.

York Eve Lott Eiece Barat Ballans Cy Marinis Port Sack Urmed Raiders Southeastern Fertive Warnay Insing Penn St. Joseph's Ainning Strong Knockims Great Lakes Hobart Bowlin Besling Rochester Olio Purdue Ohio Naval Purdue Northwestern Tencham Plan Northwestern Theyvon Ohio State Wilsunsin Ant Atter DePaul Purdun Dave Trisped Valparaieu Cartier fueOry Kentucky State Texas Cain Cornel Wade Tel' Soothert Canfmaseh Len Leland Erreux Vally

Congress rules running bases in reverse at semi pro tourney

The National Baseball Congress debated base running rules at its January session. It set a plan to forbid running bases in reverse and to hold two sanctioned semi pro teams to organized baseball rules during the tenth annual tournament. The left field proposal to let a pitcher run two dirt or bird laps was opposed as too complex and would be dropped.

National Baseball Congress Mme Congress Spemng Ray Dumont Dumont Mabey Weetta

Crosby and Spaden win Bing Crosby-Bob Howe tournament

Band leader Bob Crosby teams with Spaden to win the Bing Crosby-Bob Howe 16-hole win bond event with a best-ball 50-69 119 for 36 holes. Spaden shot 65 and 68 for 133. Marty Cooper also 133. Brackenridge park hosted the pro-am and amateur rounds with 748 players in the field.

Bob Crosby Bing Crosby Bob Howe Spaden Marty Cooper Chick Harbert Tet Ben Horan San Antonio Dick Arlen Brackenridge Park M. Yo -Monk Wilapm Parl Rowe Poteis Oper Mrak Wilton Gail Rose Don Waterin Glare Don O'Neil Bob Barber Pi J Weet Phavie Carter Omer Rian Ruby Dick Turner Bartlett Coke Rany Holguin Arthur Tenedelt Deni Ho Clark Wright Rufus Bobby Mickler Jac Beasley Harrison Capl E Sanders Hub Friery

Marines Honor Lt Joseph Price in Tarawa Action

In the Pacific theater on January 31, Lt Joseph T Price a former college football player was killed during the Tarawa assault. He directed his machine gun platoon feeding the troops and helped establish a beachhead on Betio during the Gilbert Islands operation. His leadership and courage were cited as pivotal in the initial morning push of the 76 hour battle.

Associated Press Mytinewits Marine Corps Pacific Mariie Pirst Liew Joseph T Price Bova Beach Price Kpeter Beore Ue Gilbert Islands Price Betlo Beach

Sunday Schools Senior League Basketball Action Slated

Sunday Schools senior league basketball games are planned for Monday night at the City and North Side Baptist venues with junior grade action. The events include teams from Mexican Christian Institute and other local groups as part of a community youth sports push.

ML P. m North Side Baptist Mexican Christian Institute Apm

L A Schools In Olympics At Laredo

Eight entries have already been received for the twelfth annual Border Olympics in Laredo as March 10 schedules unfold. The University of Texas and Texas A and M are college teams high schools Brackenr of a00 Alamo Helgats of San Antonio greet Elgin as Laredo teeters will have squads.

Laredo University of Texas Walfoor Texas A. and Hlins Goirks

Cubs' Dallessandro 1-A in the Draft

Reading dispatch reports Chicago Cubs outfielder Dallessandro classified 1-A in the draft and awaiting a physical examination within a month. He is married with a three year old daughter.

Cubs Dallessandro Reading Dom Thursandr Chicago Cubs

Gay Dalton Wins Hidalgo Handicap at Woodlawn Track

Four year old Gay Dalton son of American Flag wins the $4000 added Hidalgo handicap at the Woodlawn track Sunday. It marks his fourth feature triumph of the meeting for Merico City racing.

Merico City Man Gay Dalton American Flag Hidalgo Wipodrome

Bandera at South San in lone Monday high school game

Bandera travels to South San Antonio for a Monday night District 98-A matchup. Edison and Harlandale clash earlier. a Harlandale win could secure the title while Bandera and South San seek key figures in the standings.

Bandera South San Antonio South S Edison Harlandale Zante Voka Southy Banantonia Edie Santumble Jef Mustaups Central Buttons Seiurinsf MD Li Panthers Charlotte Lamar Moore

TCU Star Lands in The Movies

Fort Worth report states Willie Walls, noted pass catcher from Texas Christian University, has entered acting with a seven year film contract. Walls formerly played for the New York Giants and coached Dentwit High School, with a background in pro baseball.

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Aggies Edge Brooks Field In Close Victory

The Texas A&M Aggies defeated Brooks Field 50 48 at the Cadet Center gym in San Antonio. The Warhawks visit Army’s M men’s league next, after a fall to Texas earlier in the season.

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Kelly Field Sports Highlights From War Worker Leagues

In a chaotic schedule at Kelly Field the War Worker basketball teams vie at Woodlawn and Fork Sam Houston with games listed across Wednesday and Thursday. Girls volleyball, clothing and hardware, and machine shop divisions show local action while a practice game unfolds at Fort Sam Houston.

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Tea Bowl Football Slated in London

London readers learn of the Tea Bowl football game set for Sunday February between teams from the United States and Canadian armies. Lieut Charles Eisenmann of Superior Wisconsin will coach the U S side with Pte Frank Debrowski of Erie Pennsylvania as captain. Canada will be coached by Capt E H Leather with players including Cpl M F Ryan former Minnesota.

London United States Charles Eisenmann Superior Wis VW. S Pte Frank Debrowski Erie Canada E. H. Leather Purdue Wisconsin Texas Detroit Columbia U. S Mnewp Cpl M. F. Ryan Minnesota

Golf sweepstakes ends in trio of tied scores

Three golfers share first place at Bracken Ridge Park after net scores. Hed for first place included Vetor Uncry, Sterling Browning Jr, and Whang Terry ODaniel with scores like 19-0 10 and 76 respectively. Tamar Lindsay also appears among entries with a noted top score.

Brackenridge Park Deulke Sterling Browning Jr Terry O'Daniel Tamar Lindsay

Boxing match slated in El Paso February first

Dallas claimant to the Texas heavyweight boxing title faces Lotarig Ramirez in a 16 round bout in El Paso on February 1. Promoter Simmy Tryhy states the card will feature top contenders and a strong supporting undercard.

EL Pab Dallas Fexas Uitte Lotarig Ramirex el Paso Pramvler Simmy

Arkansas and Rice battle for Southwest title lead

The Southwest Conference chase tightens as Arkansas and Rice surge near the top while Texas slips after a loss to TCU. Rice holds top spot by games played as Arkansas and Texas each chase with key remaining matchups including Texas at Fayetteville and a Texas A&M clash looming.

Camp Grant Ends Varsity Sports After Basketball Season

Camp Grant will discontinue its sports program after the current basketball season Brig. Gen. James E. Baylis Camp commander announced Saturday The decision cites the stepped up tempo of Allied offensives and increased demand on service members time as the reason for the move

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Sizing Up the Sports in Chicago Golf Meeting

A Chicago golf group plans a Tuesday session of chief executives from 38 member clubs to discuss labor, budgets, handicap systems and schedules. Other items cover jockies comebacks at Hialeah Park, league franchise talks, and spring training plans for major league teams.

Chicago San Lowell D. Hutherford Miami John “Red] Pollard Charles Howard Jockies Hialéan Park Indiana Chicago Cubs French Lick Pittsburgh Pirat Muncie Cincinnati Reds Elton Unedr Chicago White Sox Cubs Prebeh Lick Detroit Tigers Evansville Cleveland Indians Tafayette

Angott and Armstrong Bout Linked to Promoter Plan

Promoter Joe Wirterman said Portland has been offered a world championship bout between Sammy Angott and Tony Armstrong for late March or early April. Mungo passes physical at Fort Jackson after pre induction exam.

Mungo Fort Jackson S van Uingle Mungo New York Giants Fort Jackson

Ace Hockey League Scores and Standings Fragment

Fragmented sports snippet lists hockey matchups and results across cities including Detroit Boston New York and Chicago. Mentions teams Taranto Reston Newark and Montreal with partial scores and times. Also includes American League game notes Providence Buffalo and Indianapolis.

Bena Tomita OFA Chines Woot Boston Tomilas Chiinae Huesay Deen Taranto New York Reston Suesay Cheney Newark Detroit Santas Chane Velrelh Ontten Dereat Sortenga

Bowling Leaders Battle Through A Turbulent Week

Regional bowling standings feature mixed results across venues including Main Canter and TEXAS CENTER leagues. Individual matchups highlight Jukes Princess Peagy Frocks and several clubs like Broadway Alleys and SIMON'S LANES with notable wins and tight margins.

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Wrestler Clinstock Dies After Dental Lab Incident

In Charlotte North Carolina a 240 pound Indian wrestler James Clinstock died after an alleged struggle in a downtown dental laboratory. Investigators report no clear evidence of strangulation though witnesses described a violent scene with a towel around the neck and Clinstock acting violently. An inquiry includes two suspects facing petitioners and a habeas hearing set for February 11.

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