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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1944

Page

11

NBA Ratings Advance Baksi And Williams

Washington July 13. National Boxing Association announces quarterly ratings with Joe Bakal of Wilkes-Barre and Pancd ke Williams of Trenton advancing to select class in heavyweights and lightweights. Bakst tops outstanding boxers after recent win over Let Savold. Williams among logical contenders. Several titled holders remain in military service. foreign boxers receive boosted recognition amid limited civilian activity.

Washington Joe Bakal Wilkes-Barre Pancd Ke Williams Trenton N. J National Boxing Association Bakst Let Savold Maritime Service Joe Tauls Ghellengera Billy Conn Jimmy Bivins Williamis Louis Gus Lesnevich Coast Guard Tony Zale Freddie Cochrane Navy Wright Sal Bartola United States Freddie Mills England Josef ‘Basera Puerto Rico Marcel Cerdan France Champioin Joe Louis Army Hilly Conn Jimmy Bhins Joe Haksi Melo Brtling Arms Are ‘Savold Tami Mauriello New York Let Murray Connecticut Jac Nasim Ann Gusesnevich Lloyd Marshall Cleveland Preddie Bills Angland Anton Chiristoforidis Eadie Booker California Coley Walsh Maine Voaid Varosc Welterwelshis Bread Gochrane Logical Ray Robinson Calfernia Shckle’ Wilson Henry Armatrotiz Lita Angeles Tommy "Bell Ghtor Moristo Count Dard Sammy Angott Touinville Ks ' Lightwalguta Champloin Zivith Maxico Logical Cantendera Bol Montgomery Philadelphia Beni Jack the Williama Trentons Atary Oxen Bobby Ruffin Newark White Faliftmore John Tomas Californ Tois Tippy Clag Logten Contorilers Wille Pep Connrcticut Chuthy ‘Wright Los Angeles Phil Tervanous Warey Jetta Beitim Charles Lewis Cudd Larry” Holvin Rando Ineland Mike Ratta Champlan Manel Geile Kua Dalmia Pilappines Vera Inekie Patterrin Peter’ Kans Alex Murali Norman Lewis George Parks Eng Varn Oala Sammy Reyald Joe Curran Bnk

Fight Night Results Across Regions Include Knockouts

An array of boxing results lists fighters such as E Ho Silvers, Lea Ned Brown, Red Doty, Horace Leftwich, and Jimmy Witla with various knockouts and points. Events span Buffalo New York to Oakland California with contenders from Philadelphia to Youngstown, details include weights around 128 to 186 pounds and notable outcomes in multiple venues.

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Waco Title Scrap Off Hirst Plans Exhibition Bout

In Waco Texas promoter's box show shifts after Patricio Zivie and Mattie injured. Hirst the Texas middleweight king was to meet Zivie in an exhibition while Villa would headline a 154 pound bout. Hirst is with the army at San Antonio. Villa promotes from the field. EL PASO July 13 Sheppard of Houston claimed the Mexican heavyweight title with a knockout over Ramirez in the Juarez bullring, defending against Ramirez in two weeks.

Waco Chuck Hirsh Manuel Will Innierd Hirst Texas Pritate Zivie Villa Hivia Armed Services San Antonio Hirsch Waco Army Air Field EL Paso Vee Sheppard Houston Perco Mexico Lotamo Rer Sheppard Ramirez Juarez Wee Sheppard Mag

Football Meeting Set for July 19

The National Association of Football Commissioners announces its fifth annual convention to be held July 19 and 20 to arrange the 14s season. Attending officers include President Arthur R. Hutchins and commissioners Ed Wh. Mn Atherton Pacific Coast James W St Clair Southwest conference and others from Southern Southeastern Eastern Missouri Valley Big Ten and Big 8 conferences.

Wasmln Llu Wationsl Association of Footeball Commissénere Arthur R. Hutchins Edwh Atherton Ana Bushell Arthur EB. Eilers John By Griffin Big Ten Reaves F. Peters James W St. Clair

Munger Declines All Star Coaching Post

Philadelphia July 13 An ESPN report states George Munger of the University of Pennsylvania football team declined a coaching post with the college all star football team bound for Chicago in August. He said pre season drills start today and he cannot report in time. Chicago to Mackinac Yacht Race set for Saturday with 35 entries in the 333 mile event. The Amo Rita holds a 31 hour record from 1911.

Philadelphia George Mungertooten University of Peninsylvania Chicago Munger Midwest Chicago-to- Mackinac Chicago Harbor Lake Michigan Amorita Calgary Timg Arque Wack SIBKS AL Vittoria Westwoadus Man of Tron Taatcher Whaner Unidea Ninty Uewel Gibbons

Dusek Retains Wrestling Title In Turbulent Match

Texas heavyweight Eric Dusen, wrestling champion, defeated Alfred Mills in a controversial match at Municipal Auditorium. Mills faced disqualification after Dizzy Davis appeared ringside to assist Mills while Lord Alfred finished Dusek with a pin. Davis and Leroy McGuirk fought to a draw in the semi final.

Eric Dusen Texas Municipal Auditorium Alefred Mills Dusek Mills Dizzy Davis Lord Alfred Charley Schwartz Davis Dorothy Livengood Schwartz Leroy McGuirk Elis Enshsara Toni Zaharing Emil Das

Veterans shine at AAU swim meet in Clementon

Clementon New Jersey July meet features two returning war veterans. Billy Kelly, 20, Marine from Chapel Hill, wins 220 yard breaststroke in 2 50, narrowly beating Jim McLaughlin of Philadelphia. Bob Monihan of Wildwood, veteran, takes 220 yard freestyle in 2 364, ahead of Wilmer Abutt naval trainer. Beverly Kuenfelder of Penn Hall College dominates 440 yard backstroke in 58 4 seconds.

Clementon N. J Clementon Lake Park Billy Kelly Chapel Hill N.C Jim Mclaughlin Philadelphia Bob Monihan Wildwood N. d

U S Negro Leads Mexican Hitters in Mexico City Liga

In Mexico City on July 13, U S Negro bats for Mexico City and tops the Mexican league hitting race. Wright leads with 385 while Hernandez sits at 382 and Formentes 377 on Veracruz. Videl Lopez from Monterrey tops home run pace with nine. Chico Hernandez, ex-Chicago Cubs catcher, plays for Veracruz with eight.

Mexico City Bagua Ternandes Puebla Wild Bill Wright Wave Wright Hernandez Pedro Formentes Veracruz Videl Lopez Monterrey Chico Hernandez Chicajo Cubs Verajoruas

Marshall Maxim Fight in Cleveland

Matchmaker Larry Aiking announced the signing of Pfc Jory Maxbu, Cleveland heavyweight, and Lloyd Marshall, Cleveland and Sacramento, for a 1d round outdoor fight at Cleveland Bladhim July 27. Maxi, stationed at Camp Maulding, had a long winning streak, while Marshall lost recently to Holman Williams by a 10 round decision in Washington Monday Night.

Cheveland UPIS Larry Aiking Pfc Jory Maxbu Cleveland Lioyt Marshall Sacramento Galt Bladhim Maxi Camp Maulding Ma Marshall Washington Holman Williams

Brady Coach Rudder Receives Distinguished Service Cross

James Earl Rudder former Brady High School coach and later head coach at John Tarleton and Texas A M, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism on D day. As commander of the Ranger battalion he landed on Omaha Beach and directed the assault on the cliffs despite heavy fire and wounds. His leadership and devotion to duty were cited as in keeping with the highest traditions of the service.

Brady Bradyita James Earl Rudder Ranger Polit Diu Hoe France Rangera Ruddar Haro Colonal Rudder John’ Tarleton College Texas A. and M. College Brady High School Bulldogs John Tarieton Stephenville Margaret Williamon Ready Hei James Zarter Margareth Ann Mre D. F Ridder Joh Rudder

No Racing At Del Mar Turf Club This Summer

Los Angeles reports that Del Mar Turf Club in San Diego will not conduct its summer meeting. W F Tunney, vice president and general manager, cites a war department communication via Undersecretary Patterson opposing resumption of racing. Del Mar withdrew after manpower and local opposition concerns.

Los Angeles del Mar Turf Club Bing Crosby San Diego W. F. Tunney Robert P. Patterson Skrting del Mar ‘Turf Club Hia 5 del Mar Racing Board War Manpower Commission

Stronghold to Race in Franklin at Garden State

The article notes Stronghold will enter Saturday’s Benjamin Franklin at Garden State, with Fitzsimmons training and Stronghold rated seven, amid a crowded rail with other hopefuls for the Empire City meeting. Subdued previously raced at Aqueduct and Ring Post also features among the contenders alongside Metronol and Belmont-based competitors.

W-reks Sonny Jim Fitanimmona Garden Slate Park Front Aqueduct Stronghold Benjamin Franklin Garden State Stronghold Fitzsimmons Ring Post Tee Martin Belmont Park Arlington Qiarknday George J. Steinnere Poulin W. W. Crenshaw G. Smith Jamaica Woelser Brain Stable Eddie Belair Drayn Honavet Damalea Empire City Racine Association

Brackenridge Park Women’s Golf Tourney Results

Mrs Erlach won at Brackenridge Park with a net 99 24 75 and led a field including Ferguson 86 1096 and Guin 95 1876. Lee Wilson, Mik Rose, and Mrs H Darkond followed in fourth as the sparse card listed final placements.

Erlach Brackenridge Park the Park Ted Ferguson Alb Guin Lee Wilson Mik Rose Darkond

Demaree Signs with Portland Beavers

Louis July 13. Frank Demaree veteran outfielder from St. Louis Browns and Cardinals signed a contract with the Portland Beavers of the Pacific Coast League. Demaree had played for three NL clubs and was released by the Cardinals in March. He joined the Browns but was released in June as payroll reductions hit. Beavers GM William Klepper said Demaree joined as a free agent.

Vf. Louis Cins Frank Demaree Vetera Tecenty St. Louis Browns Cardinals Hox Portland Beavers Demaree The Carda Browns William Kleper Beavers Demarees

Chick Evans Still Winning At Golf

Chicago veteran Chick Evans, turning 64 soon, claimed the 20th annual Stampede tournament with a 118 total from rounds of 39 33. Evans topped 175 players in the event held Wednesday, marking another late career victory for the famed amateur.

Chick Evans Chicago Charles “Chick” Evans Hin Lang

River Forest tennis meet features several notable matchups

In Chicago the River Forest tennis tourney reaches quarterfinals with Dorothy Bundy of Santa Monica facing scene Dunn of Dea Bornes and Mary Arnold of Los Angeles against Nancy Corbett of er Poteat. Betty Ruth Huibert meets Catharine Wolf as Norman Bickel and Thuno Halstead duel, while Pancho Segura, injured, misses singles to focus on national title after Forest Wills event.

Chicago Wemen River Forest Dorothy Bundy Santa Montes Calif Dunn Dea Bornes Mary Arnold Los Angelere Nancy Corbett Er ‘Poteat Betty Ruth Huibert Louis Tobk Catharine Wolf Bikhart Ind Norman Bickel Wee, Foren Thuno Halstead Eaten Bil Talbeye Indianapolis Francisno “Pancho” Segura Segura Forest Wills

March Field to Meet Redskins in August Exhibition

Los Angeles reports the 1944 season opener will feature the March Field Fifers versus the Washington Redskins on August 25. Sammy Baugh, star quarterback, leads the Eastern champions as the Redskins set up training quarters in San Diego.

Los Angeles Fev March Field Fifers Washington Redskins Sammy Baugh San Diego

Owls Show Promise in I Formation Scrimmage

HOUSTON July 13 10 The Ries Owls completed first summer scrimmage under hot conditions with I formation plays. Starters included Brice Hradbeer George Giminger Truman Wright H J Nichols Johnny Cox Frank Lawrence George Walmsley David Parrish Benton Davis will miss the year leaving guard spots thin. Husky tackles led by Wright James Martin and Dan Datone workouts under Coach Joe Davis.

Houston Ries Owls Dome Jess Netty Owls Hays Brice’ Hradbeer George Giminger Bob Zelsmen Truman Wright H. J. Nichols Johhny Cox H. D. Tate Frank Lawrence George Walmsley David Parrish Carl Russ

Georgia Tech Coach Says Team Must Improve After Sugar Bow Loss

Georgia Tech coach states the Jackets played fair but not as well as last year after a Sugar Bowl setback. He notes the squad is younger this season and emphasizes rebuilding from the Tulsa win memory while preparing for tougher Southwestern Conference foes.

Biloxt Mis Amy Leach Wiliam Bil Alexander Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Tulsa New Orleans

Waldo Ross Tops Calgary Rodeo Winners

Waldo Moss of Warner Alberta won top money in the branch riding competition at the Calgary exhibition and stampede. Mitch Owens of Fresno California finished as runner-up. Owena won bareback bucking, with Bil Linderman of Red Lodge Montana second. In steer riding Lindermen won, Owens second.

Calgary Dimly Waldo Moss Warner Alta Stampede Mitch Owens Troma Fresno Calif Owena Bil Linderman Red Lodge Mont Lindermen Owens

Royal Exiles to Meet Toronto Club in Big Cricket Match

Toronto hosts the Royal Exiles, a New York club of West Indian players, ranked among North America’s best, as they prepare to face the Toronto Cricket Club on July 20 and 23 in Gotham Cricket League competition.

Toronto Tag Royal Exiles North Amer Fea Tronto Cricket Club Exiles New York Gotham Cricket

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