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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1943

Page

9

Lanier and Austin Reach Late Finals in Texas Tourney

In a dramatic Texas basketball tournament, Lanier of San Antonio and Austin’s Cinderella team reached late finals. Jeff Davis of Houston aims to defend the title as Lanier and Preach of Beaufort battle for Class A, while Class B semifinals decide the undercard champions.

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Crooklyn Dodgers Sign Outfielder Augie Chiis

New York March 6 Crooklyn Dodgers announce receipt of signed contract for outfielder Augie Chiis who expressed readiness to join the team. Third Dodger to enter the fold after previous signings.

GALAN New York Crooklyn Dodgers Augie Chiis Teenie Yince Clute Avale Dodger

Kimmey Hits 22 As Comets Beat Dow in Corpus Christi

In Corpus Christi the Dow Chemical quintet from Midland opened a two game series with a 24 to 22 victory over Naval Air Training station Comets. Bat Kinney Cox Hine from San Antonio led scoring with 22 points while the Comets built a 26 15 halftime edge.

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Rice Delays Series Verdict On NCAA Bid

Rice University athletic council deferred final decision on sending the Rice team to the NCAA meet. The southwest conference playoff between joint champions was to be decided by committee guidance and a district panel recommendation.

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Willard Falls In Speechless Fall Fractures Ankle

Willard, former heavyweight champion, suffered a fractured ankle after a pavement slip. The incident halted his activities and involves his recent club competitions and public appearances. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

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UCLA Beats USC to End Trojans' 43-Game Streak

UCLA defeated the University of Southern California 42 to 4 in Los Angeles, ending USC's 43-game winning streak in Pacfic Coast Conference play. The win marked UCLA's strong bid for the league title as the Trojans faced a tough setback.

Tos Angeles University At Califorum Los Angeles Tiversity of Southern California Tuam Trojans USC Stojans UCLA

Chicago Golden Gloves finals crown Corona Again champion

In Chicago the Golden Gloves finals showcased Corona as the 145-pound champion, beating rival Jackie Graves of Austin. The event drew a 20,624 capacity crowd at the Chicago Stadium, with other weight classes listing titled boxers from Port Arthur, Cleveland, Youngstown, and Milwaukee among the field.

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Ocean Wave Tests Grounds In Louisiana Derby Showdown

Ocean Wave faces seven rivals in the $45,010 Kentucky Derby trial at New Orleans Fair Grounds. Denis Derby favorite, 128 pounds, includes Tops Pick 116 and Amber Light 190 among others. Emeron and Wondwars set a fast pace in a separate race, with Rounders claiming a $380 prize as a slight favorite.

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Philadelphia Coach Harold Kew Replaced by New Trainer

Philadelphia on March 6 1929 Harold Bruce Kew longtime trainer and coach at Lafayette College from 1903 to 1934 is replaced by Willam D Cox new Phils trainer Brice to take over after Teo Miller departure. Bruce later worked at Union College in Schenectady New York continuing in physical education and coaching duties.

Pouavelphia Marold Anson Brare Tryentole Philadelphia Phils Willaw D. Cox Brice Teo Rea" Miller Bruce Lafayette Vollege Union College Schehecetady N.Y

Trick Arm Keeps Kurowski Civilian

An Army decision kept 1943 World Series star Stan Kurowski from civilian service after a fall injured a child. The fragmentary note mentions an arm injury and a transfer context, with references to eligibility and a 5t Louis card.

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Army Y League sees Cheventarene claim first win

Cheventarene company prooves its first win in Army Y basketball league Friday night with a 20 to 15 victory over Salvation Army Uno quint. Alonzo led the winners with 10 points, improving team scoring totals across seven games this season.

Cheventarene Company Proovei Army Salation Army-Uno Quintlo Alonzo

Women golfers tie for top honors in San Antonio weekly

In Friday’s San Antonio Women’s Golf Association event at Crackenridge Park, Mrs. H dnrboe and Mrs. Bob Barnes each shot 74 to tie for Tivet honors. Mrs. Jardac posted a 91 with a -14 handicap adjustment, and Mrs. Borys added a 91-25-14 score.

H Dnrboe Bob’ Barnes San Antonio

Mexico City Track Opens with Six Race Program

Mexico City's $2,000,000 track opens today with a six race program. Spectators expected include two presidents Manuel Avian Cre macho of Mexico and Rafael Angel Galderon of Costa Rica.

Merigu Cpry Makn Mexico City Menuel Avian Cremacho Mexico Hafael Angel Galderon Costa Rica

Morcom Leads Collegiate Track Hurdles and Jumps

In a New Mexico college indoor meet Morcom of New Hampshire University is expected to contend for the 1a 8. Military academy’s minor task for second with Yershan. Mynkelsen and Dartmouth duel for first while Morcom previously won two events and aims to set a pole vault mark.

Morcom Dlom Washington New Maimoshira University Amorcom Frank Dike Justin New York Military Academe Corce lx Gatta Yershan New Hampshire Mynkelsen Dartmouth

College Cagers See Scoring Spree Despite Narrow Losses

A jumble of scores lists college basketball outcomes across multiple teams including Stanford, California, Washington, Oregon State, and Colorado Mingo with mixed results. Notable tallies feature Washington at 53 and California near 44, along with West Coast and eastern schools in a crowded results page.

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Bay Meadows to Keep on Racing

Bay Meadows in San Mateo plans to continue racing next week despite a labor dispute. General Manager William P. Kyne aims to run the meeting under wartime restrictions, hoping the workers guild and California track employes union will settle their differences. If needed, up to 30 riders, jockeys, and track staff may serve as mutuel clerks. The track opened the week with wagering totaling about 125000 and a feature mile and a sixteenth race won by Mulligit in 2 4-5.

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Vessie Aims for Indoor High Jump Record Tonight

William “Willie” Yess, a 6 foot 6 inch high jumper from Columbia, is poised to challenge the indoor record at tonight’s A.A.U. championships at Madison Square Garden. He has cleared 6-9 in trials and hopes to surpass his season best as he eyes a possible outdoor career with future military service in July.

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Army Sailors Clash In Intercollegiate Boxing Meet

Syracuse hosts a rough intercollegiate boxing card as Army and other teams vie for dominance. The opening rounds feature weight classes and quick knockdowns with mixed results for West Point and Glory Coast squads.

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Beau Jack Edge Narrowly Past Fritz Zivic in Rough Bout

In New York a tense 12 round bout sees Beau Jack barely edge Fritz Zivic on a controversial decision. Referee Walsh faces heat as crowd roars and ringside action turns chaotic with low blows and disputed rounds. The crowd, spilling from Eighth Avenue, packs the arena as fans debate the verdict and the fighters press on with fierce exchanges between rounds.

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Fight Results From Oddcard Bout In New York

Summary of a chaotic boxing card with multiple bouts listed by city venues and odd scores. Names such as New York competitors and local clubs appear alongside fragmented numbers and weights, indicating a mixed results page from a regional boxing event.

Big Ten Track Meets Fire Up As Wolverines Lead

Michigan and rivals clash in a wild Big Ten track day led by Ben Contareno and Pho Buckeyes as records and seconds flash. Harry Holiday powers the Wolverines in finals while Illinois and Wisconsin chase high marks in sprints and distance events.

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Ice Hockey Schedule Shuffle Across Cities

Fragmented OCR lists hockey matchups and venues including Montreal at Detroit and Cleveland at Tadlanapolia with teams like Toronto and Indianapolis noted. Entries are garbled but show a schedule preview with multiple cities and opponents for an upcoming period, likely May.

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