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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1944

Page

16

Texas Boxers Advance in Golden Gloves Tournament

Texas boxers progress in the Golden Gloves with several advancing to the quarterfinals. Donald Nesche of Fort Worth KOed Pvt. John Hernandez of Los Angeles in round three, but Nesche fell to Charles O Kelley of St. Louis in three rounds. Dick Young of Abilene defeated Sel Frank Bukoski, and Sgt. Pressley Darnell of Fort Worth beat William Reese. W. Ott of Corpus Christi scored KO wins in heavyweight bouts. The event reduced from 240 entrants to six weight classes in the quarterfinals, with Fort Worth and Chicago holding an edge for the team title. Cleveland defended its crown with four places.

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Bird Dog and Quail Club Forms at Municipal Auditorium

A new Bird Dog and Quail Club formed after adopting a constitution and by laws at a meeting in the Municipal auditorium on Tuesday night. A name committee met Wednesday to finalize the title. The group, open to men interested in bird dogs and local quail efforts, expects WL J. Tucker to attend the next meeting around March 8. Membership is 35 annually with 4 going to quail propagation. About 30 heard Tom Main of Canada speak on Ducks Unlimited at the St. Anthony hotel Tuesday evening.

Tne Apartsmatts Elf WL J. Tucker State Game Department Tom Main Canada Ducks Unlimited St. Anthony Hotel

Remembering Slim Brem Baseball Mate and Driver of San Antonio Missions

Walter Slim Brem, a lanky, jovial figure known for driving Texas League players to games, trains, and hotels, died at 57 after a wartime league collapse. He mentored countless players, kept spirits high, and remained a constant presence at spring training in San Antonio, shaping the local baseball world with his memory and humor.

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Mosconi Triumphs In 15 Innings Erie Match

Willie Mosconi of Toledo defeated Champion Andrew Ponal 36 to 124 in 15 innings in the second block of their 1250-point pocket billiards match. Ponal led first block 133 to 85. two-block totals 257 for Ponal and 230 for Mosconi.

Kansas City Willie Mosconi Toledo Ohio Andrew Ponal Mosconi Ponal

Softballers Get Started at City YMCA Meeting

The San Antonio Amateu Softball Association will hold its first 1144 meeting at p m Wednesday at the City YMCA. All representatives of last year's teams and other interested individuals are urged to attend.

San Antonio Amateu Softball Association

Army intramural basketball tourney semifinals set at Fort Sam

Two Wednesday night semifinals at San Antonio Fort Sam arena feature Randolph squadron vs 3.4 A. O. and Randolph 52nd Squadron vs Psychological Research Unit from the Medical Center. Tuesday quarters saw 53rd Squadron beat 5th Auxiliary Surgical 43 31, 881st down Kellyfield’s 4vend Service 44 27, 62nd Squadron over Brookfield’s 65th 45 30, and Psychological Research beat Medical Service B 46. W. Davis of PRU led scoring with 23 points. Maldik and Isola led the Bint gang with 11 each. Semifinals and finals scheduled Friday.

5Th Auxiliary Surgical Fort Sam ‘Houston 881St Kellyfield Brookfield W.davis P. RU Isola Maldik Fe Ft Hamby Tomas Neweld Milingay FM Roedl Dell 422Na Agitatien Davie Huff Po von Altore Uy 25 Medical Service

Ice Hockey Results Highlight Early NHL Action

Goalie Bert Gardiner shined as the Detroit Red Wings edged into contention while veterans like Cowley returned to action. The Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, and New York Rangers all jockeyed for position in the early Stanley Cup race as teams posted wins and regrouped after injuries. The schedule showed key clashes with New York facing Toronto and Chicago battling Detroit in pivotal matchups as the league heats up.

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Lanier Takes Fine Record to State Tourney

Lanier with a 32 6 three year district mark and a 740 to 327 scoring edge heads to the state Class A tournament as the Vols face El Campo. Star guard Henry Escabeda and Mall Rodrigues lead a veteran five, with strong depth from Bernal Contreras and Gonzales. The Ricebirds boast a 39 to 13 scoring edge and drawn-out season high, promising a tough clash at state.

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Pairings For State High Meet At Austin March 1 2

Pairings for the state schoolboy basketball tournament list Thursday morning games Perrin vs Leona Blossom vs Angleside Grand Falls vs Highland Roscoe Stratford vs Prairie FB Din mit vs Annavides Muttsville vs Nocona Mt Vernon vs Throckmorton EY Campus Sidney Lanier Friday schedule includes Sunset Midland Highland Park Goose Creek Chil dress Austin Edday to 11220 semi finals and finals for conferences B AA Az A and AA with varied times and venues.

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Baseball Chatter Amid Roster Talk And Signings

The page delivers busy MLB chatter from New York to Cleveland with updates on rosters, experiments, and potential callups. Names such as Brandell Bengough and Tim Topper surface alongside talks from Giants Pirates and Braves as rosters form. A veteran coach move with Benny Bengough hints at shifting roles, while league optimism runs high for the 1944 season.

Mrs Frost dominates San Antonio Women’s Golf tourney

Mrs Tom Frost captured a double victory at the San Antonio Country and Women’s Golf Association event on Tuesday winning the First Night with a net 105 and the putting prize after totaling 29 putts for 18 greens. New member Mrs Dale Dorn won the second flight with a net 115 36 79.

Tom Frost San Antonio Dale Dorn

Unclear college and military game scores mix

Snippet lists scattered basketball scores and team names including Haverford, Delaware, Naval Training Stations, Kansas State, Nebraska, Texas Tech, Army and AAF units with inconsistent formatting and possible OCR errors. No coherent game narrative or single outcome emerges from the fragment.

Haverford Delaware Aberdeen Proving Ground Bainbridge Naval Training Station Marshall Toledo Orfolk Texas Tech South Marin Luhock Washinglon Tdaho

Four Posts Ready for Baseball

A wartime baseball league discussion at the St Anthony hotel favored forming a spring 1944 circuit with six teams. Randolph Brook Kelly and the Cadet Center groups declared readiness to compete, with War Workers and a Fort Sam Fort units possible entrants, contingent on field use terms and final decisions next week.

Army Aparts Council Serviee St. Anthony Sielston Harry Walker Randolph Field Chatremyn Tech Field Rd Flint Kelly Field del Wilber Cadet Center One Holmes Brooks.field Ath. Falk Jatin Ward Medical Srrviers School Fort Sam Houston Mason Mnn Hall Costolo Southern Honda Navigation School Stinson Arld Normoyle Ordnance Depot Acason

Browns and Cards Postpone Spring Training

The St Louis Cardinals and the Cleveland Browns delay the start of spring training to March 20 to allow more players to join. Cardinals plan a March 15 training start at Garlo, Ohio, while Browns pitchers and catchers report March 10 at Cape Girardeau Missouri. Cardinals president Bam Breadon remains optimistic about an April 1 opener. Also noted is the death of Mrs Marie Taylor Spink, 75, vice president of Charles C Spink and Ban publishers of the Sporting News.

Brachal Bam Breadon The Cardinals Brendon Williams Dewitt Browns Stink ST. Louis Marie Taylor Spink Charles C. Spink and Ban Sporting News

McSpaden Tops 1944 Golf Money Winners Race

McSpaden leads the 1944 money winners with 7175 in bonds as wartime golf returns to two-boss rivalry with Byron Welson. Nelson sits second at 3875. McSpaden’s worst finish this year came in New Orleans for 560. Other leaders include Byrd 101250, Bulle 2816, Wood 2208.33, Dotkon 1290, Revolta 1270, Meelo 1062.50, Mangrim 1089.50, Hamilton 807.08. Cooper totals 832.50 and the tour resumes at Gulfport, Miss.

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Fight Night Results From Cleveland to Buffalo Card

A sprawling boxing summary lists numerous bouts across cities including Cleveland New York and Buffalo. Notable results show outpoints, knockouts and draws for fighters such as Tore Muteray James Yitx and others, with mixed success for Buffalo and New York competitors and several decisions recorded in late rounds across the national circuit.

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Wrestling Show Postponed by City Orders at Municipal Auditorium

Promoter Harry Coffman postponed a Wednesday wrestling program at the Municipal Auditorium to make room for the Paco Miller Mexican musical comedy. City officials said the Paco Miller show requires the hall, and Coffman cited mayoral influence. Coffman warned the move would hurt advertising and traveling wrestlers. Gene Wildenstein, auditorium manager, noted Coffman pays a weekly rental and hinted the change may reflect tensions with city authorities over using the venue for sports events.

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