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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1946

Page

5

University records spark Big Ten meet in Champaign

Illinois track leads with 4x400 relay winner and 440 world mark attempt while Purdue and Michigan athletes claim multiple titles. Northwestern and Chicago vie for team and individual crowns as Big Ten men’s championships open. golf results show Michigan on top with 1220 two day total and John Jacobs leads individual scoring.

Chicago Tlinels Michigan Northwestern Bobby Jake Aris Franklin Qhin State University of Chicago Jake Franklin Minneapolis University At Michigan Ohio State Iowa John Jacobs

Stars in AAU Meet Build National Championship Field

The AAU track meet at Alamo Stadium drew about 150 entries from major programs including Texas, Southwest Conference champions and Army units. Top Texas stars and national qualifiers from UT, Rice, Prairie View and San Antonio led a weekend of rehearsals for the national championships with entries from Fourth Army and multiple prominent sprinters and throwers.

Texas A. A Texas Ardful Jeans Houston Texas State Prairie View Normal Jarvis University of Texas IRE Emir Fernsen Impor Mien Lawlor George Rabord Ani Dbhn J. Robertson Browd Rachler Bann Army Air Robertson Raborn Cher Conghamn Sures Desmond Kidd San Antonio Jane Seinsa Lon Jot Cowsar Ani Pendleton BOAO Bauarki Brisa Rice Institute Winl Vard Angie Erfurth Hugh Turdles Cing Woenry Caffman Bill Cummins Riews Charles Wag- Sner McFarland Ken iSharles Wallens Champagne Albert Biel Wichita Falls Lennox Turnnil Richmond Clint Lauer Joliet George Sallweaster Maplewood Morris Rosenthal Houstton John Fowler Louisville Alamo Stadium Sime 14 South Texas Zaau Board of Directors Suesday Scity Ymca

Ferris Sees Best AAU Meet Here

The New York Times notes Ferris hosts a premier AAU meet with top athletes from San Antonio and New York clubs. Officials report 47 entries registered from regional champions as plans unfold for the event, with Ferris and Pohl guiding efforts and funds allocated for expenses.

Ferris van Ferris Neretaen Tepgsurey Grate Erat Bass Aner Wenly Keieh Pohl Reg San Antinio Holt Peoples Roy Cortirin Giuliana University Trois Mic York A. Abit Wlinnik A.C New York Fohl Podd Rational Chane Pions

Sheen Dogs Show Set For August 16 In Kerrville

Kerrville reports the second annual Southwestern Sheep Dog society trials to be held August 16 and 17 at the ranch arena. Lavie Ragland, president, announces events run with the state boys' cattle show and the Texas Delaine Breeders' association auction. One evening features trained sheep dogs, the other range dog trials.

Kerrville Vuna J Southwestern Sheep Dop Society Aru Lavie Ragland dMnation Presidenl Texas Delaine Breeders' Association Sheen

Notre Dame Varsity Trims Old Timers in Spring Game

Notre Dame’s Varsity defeated the Old Timers 200 in the annual spring football game before 12,000 spectators at South Bend. The Varsity scored in each of the first three periods, Jim Melo opening with a seven yard score, Gerry Cowhig adding a two yard TD, and Johnny Lujack delivering the final score from Floyd Sims.

South Bend The Varsity Silick Dame Varsity Jim Melo Gerry Cowhig Tohnny Lujack Fioyd Simmans

Resinger Rejoins Warhawks In Wartime League Trade

San Antonio baseball fans see Grover Resinger, star infield ace of the wartime Cadet center Warhawks, back in action as Shreveport Sports rejoin him from Toit Ue Rock. The club adds Lea Ohtier infielders Fred Daniels from the Phillies and Alphonse Mazer from Louisville after army release.

San Antonio Grover Resinger Cadet Center Warhawks Boweht Vets Crainfielder Toit Ue Rock Southern Association Army Lea Ohtier Fred Daniels Phillies Alphonse Mazer Louisvile

Billy Sweet Loses Arm in Railway Accident

Billy Sweet nicknamed Monkey, a railroad man and former Breckenridge High School football star in the early 1920s, has lost his right arm at the elbow in a railway accident. He is at the PL and S hospital and has recovered enough to receive visitors. His sons Arthur and Billy Sweet have also starred as Brackenridge athletes in recent years.

Billy “Monkey” Sweet Breckenridge High School Arthur Billy Sweet Brackenridge PL and S. Hospital

Pafko Benched by Sprained Ankle

Chicago center fielder Andy Pafko was sidelined for six weeks after spraining his right ankle in fielding practice before a Cubs game with Boston. He stepped on a ball that slipped from his glove and was escorted from the field.

Chicago Andy Pafko Chicago Cubs Cubs Boston Pafko Merve Rickert

Boxing Card Completed for Next Tuesday Promoter Bill Dayce

Card set for next Tuesday at Municipal auditorium adds six and four rounders. Ben Johnson from Houston and Ramon Maley from Fort Sam Houston headline a six round bout, with George Flores and Roper Sanchez making pro debuts in a four round opener. Main event features a 10 round rematch between Piel Altman of Houston and Tony Elizondo, as Carm Christi hopefuls vie for the super middleweight title. Altman previously stopped Elizondo in the first round of their initial meeting.

Bill Dayce Audl Ben Johnson String Bean Walloper Houston Ramon Maley Fort Sam Houston Tee Gyo San Antonio Uoys Roper Sanchez George Flores

Bias Monaco Sold To Seattle Chub

Monare of San Antonio, infielder formerly in the Texas league, has been sold by the Cleveland Indians to Seattle of the Pacific Coast League so that he can play every day.

Bias Monare San Antonio Cleveland Indias Seattle Don Barron Kingsbury Street San Antonio Trek Fred Schwartz Coast

Inter-city Bowling Schedule Touts Four City Contests

The Inter-city bowling series features San Antonio Dallas Houston and New Orleans with matches at Main Centre starting Sunday June 16. San Antonio meets Houston while Dallas faces New Orleans at 2 p m on alleys 5 6 7 and 3 and San Antonio vs New Orleans and Houston vs Dallas on alleys 9 10 1 and 12 at 5 p m then San Antonio Dallas and Houston New Orleans on June 13 14 16 at 8 p m.

San Antonio Dallas Houston New Orleans Main Center Ralph Dickerson San Antoni Charlie Treuter Charlie Ialser Bert Weltens Wesley Spencer Bill i Granteri BJ. Eyhove Billendeicks Atleys Jaly Treuter Biliser Mexico City Dickerson Tom Dumash Rodney Whit+ey Klinger Feacy

San Antonio Bowlers in the Groove Club Scores

A list of San Antonio bowlers and club standings from the past week features many names and high scores across varied leagues including Jaine Chamber, Dick Vetters, Tia Travis, Gene Wiedemann, Joske's Jack Woody, Norman Mel eel, and George Jackson, with notable totals such as 987, 922, and 908 across multiple entries. The roll also mentions ladies leagues, corporate clubs, and school groups with extensive cumulative scores and participant lines.

Janine Chamber of Commerce Fa Keller Dick Vetters Tia Travis Russell Meyer Gene [Wiedemann Joske Jack Woody James’ Miller Mae Marquardt Immelt Parker Ed Semiinger Sumers Orn William Vaughn Freddie Ariat Homer Vor Benbayin Travis Mator Hada Sadie McDonald Novia Jerry Rebbarson Deily Meaviws Bert Shubite Bobbie Howard Ton Hasan Wolna Stoubing Wep Gene Rudwick Norman Meleel Johny Stoubing Manewel Stumilag Coach Union Conwayema Meyer

Local bowling event wraps up week with varied ads and names

A fragmented OCR shows a local bowling scene closing the week with references to several businesses and sponsors. Names such as SIMON and AMERICAN PRINTERS appear amid cluttered listings of vendors, venues, and event day notes, suggesting a community notice page with ads and partner names.

Turners and Associations Sports Ledger Mixup

A dense ledger of Turners clubs records listing events, weights, days, and member names across multiple groups. Notable entries include Monday and Tuesday sessions with names such as Turner leaders, weights, and standings, plus scattered scores, attendee lists, and club notes.

Longson Tops First Mat Card in Month

Three weeks after a layoff, wrestling returns to Municipal Auditorium with Heavyweight Champion Bill Longson defending his title against Ted Cox in the main event. The state athletic commission sets a 0 minute limit for the three fall bout, unusual for the period. Lou Thesz and Ernie Dusek meet in a 30 minute semi final. Gorgeous George makes his debut as a polarizing figure in the undercard. Dallas wrestler Jack Kennedy is brought in by promoter Dorothy Livengood to test his ring knowledge. A rough crowd is expected for the curtain raiser Roy Graham versus Jack McDonald. Tickets go on sale Monday.

Pollo Restitelinns Municipal Auditorium Bill Longson Dfe Ted King Korg Cox State Athletic Commission Lou ‘Thesz Ernie Dusek Roy Craham Jack “Sock McDonald

Greenville Signs Gliatto to Pitch

Greenville announces Sal Gliatto will pitch for the Greenville Majors in the East Texas league. Manager Johny Steubing and President J D McNatt confirm Gliatto's start in Sunday’s doubleheader against the Sherman Twins, with Alex Hooks acting as manager.

Greenville Sal Gliatto Lolay Ennience Bacon's Alleys J. DP. McNatt An- Johny Steubing Bacon Rat Suime Sherman Twins Liiertitzer Gilittia Pirst Alex Hooks

Allny Proprietors Meet at St Anthony Hotel

The San Antonio bowling alley proprietors association will hold its monthly meeting at noon on Monday at the St. Anthony hotel.

ALLNY San Antonio St. Anthony Hotel

Service League KASKAASH STANDINGS Overview

Army service league standings and weekly schedule details for Randolph Rambtors and the Fourth Army Red amid a busy week for Brooky baseball, with matches against Brookneld, War Hawks, and the Fourth Army at Christy Mathewson field and other venues. Key matchups include Randolph Rambtora versus AAPMTC and the Ramblers hosting Brookneld next Tuesday afternoon.

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Pan-Am Track Opens Friday With No Association Restrictions

Pan-Am Track reopens Friday under Jimmy Johnson with no association rules allowing all cars and drivers to compete. Johnson announced the track has no contract with the Texas Oklahoma Drivers Association and plans a 7 40 p m test race as stands finish.

Jimmy Johnson Johnson

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