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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1945

Page

7

Shaughnessy Heads Pitt Hope To Restore Football Heights

Pitt coach Clark Shaughnessy outlines wartime program to revive University of Pittsburgh football. He aims to use updated T formation and short passes, expects 1945 season to mirror earlier records, and vows to stay to finish the job of restoring Pitt's standing despite war. He notes freshmen report and schedule challenges ahead.

Elaine Kay Pittsburgh Clark Shaughnessy Jermay University of Pittsburgh Pitt Oges Resf DE Can Army Panthers Notre Dame Ohio State Purdue Indiana Illiinois Shaughnessy University of Chicago Stanford

Norton Welt on Road to Recovery

Norton Welt at Mayo Clinic after June 4 surgery to remove a rectal tumor remains in guarded condition. Physicians report recovery will be slow and another month of convalescence is anticipated.

Norton Welt Rochester Munn Homer Norton Texas A MM. College Wito Mayo Clinic Norton

Livic Zavala Set for Outdoor Boxing Show in Zoo Arena

Promoter Frankie Edwards eyes a star filled card at Brackenridge Park arena with Zivic of Pittsburgh weighing 151 pounds facing Zavala of Mexico City in the 10 round main event. The program features Billy Villanueva and other fighters in several six and 10 round bouts with tickets priced at 2.50 and 3. Edwards hopes for a crowd over 4000 under stars with zoo proximity boosting interest.

Civic. Zavala Zephyrs. Zoo Yssany Fritzie Zivic Pittsburgh Camp Dye Bum Spears Negro Fishic Frankie Edwards Chamber of Commerce Rede Zivic Zavala Kid Azteca Matiuel Villa Mexico Tom Attra Brooksfield Bud Thomas Los Angeles Pelon Carela Veery Halilton Nays Edwards Zyoneim Atuc Ege Zip Zing

Fight Night Results Across Cities Highlight Knockouts and Points

A burst of boxing results lists fighters from Baltimore to Newark and Chicago with knockouts and decisions. Names like Murray, White, Mills, La Motta, Cochrane, and Angelo appear with varied outcomes. Scattered locations include Norwalk, Detroit, Philadelphia, Providence, and New Haven. weather delays push events into Tuesday.

Rugeenncimea Baltimore Lee O. Murray Norwalk Conn Gingtan Worklh Chiesen Fir Schwimmat Hay Whizzer White Steunenville Ohio Ywork—Allle Stole New Tommy Mills Valley Stream Joe la Motta New York Tom Collins New Slaren Atlanta Freddie Cochrane Raft Jim Williams Chicago Nckerney Engilah Detroit Drew Providend—Pa Scanian Jury Angelo Philadelphia Bobby Berger al Barbosa War Ham Mare Newark Freddie Risso Rahjae Vince Ball ‘Orlo Danny Maretin Ftechinicu Charlie Davis Trenton Owl Haven Poston Tony Glilo New Haven Joy Fasta Ken Haven Frankie Whiien Providency Snnlnay Bmick Billy Eddy Flint Mich Gary Mbs Mitchell Tekrak Ferlinien Pedro Catsanen

Boudreau Rejected for Military Service 4-F

Cleveland Indians playing manager Boudreau was rejected for military service after a pre induction physical due to arthritic ankle issues. The 8?-year-old skipper, once top batter last season, was classified 4-F and set to join the team for a game against the White Sox after previously being 1-A this spring. He is married with two daughters.

Cleveland Low Boudreau Cleveland Indians Armed Forces Tribe Boudrear Cheago Indians White Sox Boudreau

Cochran Stuns Miller In Second Round Knockout

Welterweight champion Freddie Cochran of Elizabeth New Jersey now with the navy stopped Addie Miller of St. Louis after 55 seconds of the second round in Atlanta last night. Miller twice rose only to be counted out before the end of the first round.

Atlanta Freddie Cochran Elizabeth N. J Navy Addie Miller

Beloit College names Delph Stanley athletic director

Beloit Wisconsin June 12 The appointment of Delph Stanley as athletic director at Beloit college succeeds Louis B Means who resigned to join the University of Nebraska athletic department. Stanley previously served as athletic director at Fairfield High School.

Beloit Wis Delph Stanley Beloit College Louis B. Means Means University of Nebraska Blanley Faylorvilte

Ulrich Wins Brooks Medal at Willow Springs Golf

Ulrich captured the Brooks Medal with a two under par 70 at Willow Springs, three birdies and 14 pars, four strokes ahead. Lieut I G Meyer qualified for the championship flight with 87 and 74 in two rounds, as BA players entered six flights in match play. Final 18 hole matches set for Thursday.

Evs Way Viriory Brooks Field Willow Springs Medi Ist Ulrich I. G. Meyer Willow Meyer P. B. Newell R. T. van Keuren Cor Dept Jack Worthington J.B. Funston

War Department softball league action and schedule notes

Fragmented report covers War Department softball at Fort Sam Houston with Dodd’s team withdrawing, 13 remaining clubs certified for city play, second-half schedules set for two divisions, and Fort Sam Houston as the pace setter. Tuesday schedules at San Pedro Park feature Holly Medrix vs HY Batlers. Guadalupe Community, Righett Bakery, and others in late-season matchups amid standings and withdrawals.

cDodd Dodi Nind Cafe Schumacher Dodd Peat Comiander St. Dodd Fort Sam Houston San Pedro Park Holly Medirx HY Batllers Dmaton Kame Aanix Guadalupe Comer Newinet Riehtar's Bakery Bmsrtine Pinon Wome Laying Gadel Centey Atedies Thren Ranth Mach Tuealay Thiysday Maine Clubenfiey

Kaiser Jr Off For Overseas Duty

Charley Kaiser Jr. leaves at 3 48 Tuesday for a new assignment and overseas service after serving as pallbearer for Harry Cunningham who died Monday. Sgt Joe Kaiser is en route home after three years in Africa and Europe.

Charley Kaiser Jr Antonio Bowles Befure Sac Harry Cunningham Sgt Joe Kaiser Charles Kaiser Africa Europe

Mexico Baseball Notes Amid Turmoil and Sleepy Roosts

Fragmented report from a Mexico baseball scene mentions Buckie and roosts atop a Mexican esqne, with scattered references to managers, players, and unclear standings. Names such as Lazaro and Saincars appear amid garbled lines, suggesting a chaotic sports blurb with no clear outcome.

Mexico CRITE Buckie Esqne Raeren Vanie Acrica Genend Piare Eiolary

Randolph and Kelly Tangle At Tech Field

Randolph and Kelly meet in the Service Baseball league at Tech Field Tuesday night to face one of the circuit’s youngest clubs, the Kellyfield Fifers. Game time 8:30 p.m. due to rain delays. Marty Errante and Hoot Gibson headline a strong pitching matchup.

Randolph Field Ramblers Service Baseball Tech Feld Kellyfield Fifers Htye del Wilber Hawk Randolph Marty Errante Kelly Hoot Gibson Jerry Witte Kenya Marcos Navigators Tad Tuesdey Honda Comets Hondo Mike Dick Gill Cumb Haring Comets

Brackenridge Park Women Open Oscal Year Golf Play

The Brackenridge Park Women's Golf association begins its new Oscal year at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday with the play of its weekly tournament.

Brackenridge Park Women’s Golf Association

Belmont notes spark betting and rider changes in horse racing

The Associated reports chalk favorites and Belmont marks with Devil Diver carrying 132 pounds for Suburban and Dixie handicas. jockey Eddie Arcaro bypasses Kentucky Derby to ride Churchdonna while a large opening crowd welcomes racing back to Boston at Suffolk Downs.

Boston Suffolk Downs Grovee Arcauls Ene’ Lemasthns

Hoop Jr. to Face Preakness Without Arcaro

New York June 12 Hoop Jr winner of the Kentucky Derby will race without Eddie Arcaro in the Preakness Stakes at Baltimore. John Gaver Greentree Stable will start Devil Diver in the Suburban Handicap at Belmont with Arcaro aboard. Arcaro rode to his third Derby triumph last weekend and is contract rider for Greentree.

Devil Diver Greentree Belmont Pimlico Raco New York Hoop Jr Eddie Arcaro Baltingra John Gaver Greentree Stabte Arcara

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