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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1945

Page

7

High School Cage Schedule Opens with 24 Games

Austin March 6 Twenty four teams across Class AA A and B begin the 25th annual state high school basketball tournament Thursday. Class B opens with Mt Enterprise vs Sugarland and Stratford vs Prairie Valley NeCOia. Class A first round at 1pm includes Quitman vs Victoria and Baird vs Nor deltas, with City Divys Sidney Lanier of San Antonio. Semi finals and finals set for Friday Saturday. Lanier boys heated up with a 46 16 win over St Marys boosting season mark to 26 etc.

Austin Texas Achgelboy Bite Mt. Enterprise Sugarland Bamny Infleside McCamey San Antonio

Fragmentary Newspaper Snippet Across Regions and Figures

OCR reads scattered names and places including Minnesota Missouri Oklahoma and Denver with odd spellings and numbers. It mentions Hawkins, Burkley, Ambroge and other unclear entries. The fragmentary nature limits clear event or outcome details.

Brean Wabt Dintelee Brachien Naval Armed Snow Haverford Jala Hawkins Nincateagio Tvab Sentinchea Minnesota Missouri Oklahoma Pena Genteal Toway WHS Burkley Fielt Dot Dot Wrrrew Denver Ambroge Layey Ele Finvlean Grohe

Bishop Sets Scoring Record In 46 Games At 1049

PUIEILANS Ore March IR) Fre's Music Makers Portland Independent basketball team defeated Gate Bishop the nation's high scorer 53 to 43. Bishop reached 1049 points in 46 games, though he scored only U1 points in the game. Big Red popular Lexington Ky Over 1 323 and people visited Mun o War at Jeffards-Riddle Parkway farms shown by guest book kept by Big Red's groom Will Mevent.

Puieilans Ore March Music Makers Portland Gate Bishop Fort Lewis Warriors Bishop Big Red Lexington Jeffards-Riddle Parkway Will Mevent

Prairie Lea Dominates Regional In Caged Tournament

Roundup from AUR Dallas March 1 describes Prairie Lea’s strong performance in the regional cage tourney. It highlights coaching guidance, standout players, and the team’s path through Class AA and Class A divisions toward Austin state finals, with praise for smaller towns rising in Texas interscholastic basketball history. The report notes Sidney Lanier of San Antonio as a regional opponent and recalls past champions from Lindale and other small towns as the era of three divisions began in 1842.

Austin Lexas Tom Texas Inter Lindale Cushing Att Cavey

Wrestling Night Promises Big Fights at Municipal Arena

The card features Strongbow facing the Red Devils in a three man rain event as Blitch, at five nine and 205 pounds, eyes the action. Bobby Maungoff defends against George Leni in the semi final while Plummer meets Jack McDonald and Frank Brant referees.

Rassling Rick Ditech Wrul Hing Bait Bullen Marvin Jones Municipal Red Devil Blitch Oklahoma Strongbow Bobby Maungoff George Lenihat Plummer Jack McDonald Brant Witt

Sunday Schools Defeat Hiphland in District Basket Game

Sunday School Athletics reports Sunday Schools MeMond Terrare Rethodiat ent Raptlet Ternate 4219 and Mekinin Avenue Methodiat beat Hiphland for Praahildrian AVIS Monday night in District No 3 4 senior basketball. A meeting of Ute association’s board of governors Jing bred ended 5 0 9 om. Tuer fing to discuss city barket ball may.

Terrare Ternate Mekinin Avenue Methodiat Hiphland Praahildrian AVIS Sunday School Athletic Association Ute Association Board of Jing Bred Om. Tuerfing

Kelly Sports Reach 2nd Round in Kelly Field Tourney

In the Kelly field tourney, Kelly Sports defeated Big Eiki 40 to 45 to advance. Other results included 32-27 and 26-23 wins as teams battled through the double elimination bracket. Holbrook scored 22 points for a lead tying effort, while Ray Horio powered the offense with strong rebounding.

Kelly the Atom 4Hosih BU Toursome Ste Supmty Iideats Rims Liew Ray Horio ADG Kelly Field Utility Holbrook Mails Scar Rra West Wertreda Lourner Miotit

Baseball Men Keep Mum on Commissioner

Chicago March 6 A special meeting of the nominating committee for the baseball commissioner post left vacant by the death of Kenesaw Mountain Landis issued no names. Members said they will study candidates and eliminate unsuitable figures, with final recommendations going to the 16 presidents of the major leagues for selection.

Cricago Spe Mealer Kenesaw Mountain Landis P. K. Weigley Chicago Cubs Sam Breadon St. Louis Cardinals Alva Bradley Cleveland Ludlaws Donald UL. Barnes St Lous Browns Baseball James &. Farley Fiie Johaston U, & Chamber of Commerce J. Edgar Hoover Pedioval Bureau of Investigation Snd Landis

City softball league sets entry meeting and schedule

San Antonio Amateur Softball Association plans a Monday morning meeting on March 32 at City Hall to set tentative officers and entries. Softball league play begins Tuesday at San Pedro Park with games through Friday and each team allowed two games per week. Attendees include Randorwy’s Lab Medical School Moonglow Clinic Richter’s Bakery and Kelly Bledrighins among others with two tentative members from local churches.

San Antonio de Rumen Avork Minionde Uite An Hounest Teunis Randorwy's Lab Medical School Moonglow Clin Richter’. Bakery Alana Jewelry Brooke Reneral Gaudalaye Community” Centre Kelly Bledrighins St. Girard'a Arn Man Smylee Nembars Dodi Lela Ant Firat Rapyiat Chireh

Spring baseball rosters grow as camps open across West

San Francisco hotels bustle with Pacific Coast League activity as teams report for spring training. The Seals and Giants field veterans and newcomers while Oakland, Portland, and Sacramento prep at various sites. Notable names include Harrell, Drelaweard, and Neri, with contracts and signings shaping rosters as camps run through the week.

Racing Officials Loom Over Aataclavid Pres Mat Row

Horse racing debate spreads as McCreary and associates push for reforms amid wartime conditions. Washington talks target racing closures and emergency permits while industry leaders like Shimpacit and Goode face leadership shifts.

Thomas H. McCreary Pasama Perndth McCresry Luis Janice Dyrnes Vérttay Washington Yioten Clay Wap Skayer Eutrope Anon Broedara Varios Rachiz Saavel Yeonaull Na Nla

Major Clubs Sign Players In Late Rush

Chicago March 6 INS Major league clubs rush to prepare for 1945 spring training with new signings. In the American League three teams added players as the White Sox lose players to service. Cubs sign a veteran and move to Frennh Lick Springs for drills while Red Sox add Lefty Judd. Athletics owner Connie Mack signs four pitchers. rosters show Washington 41 Cleveland 33 White Sox 8 St Louis 89 Philadelphia 33 New York 3 Boston 30.

Chicago Major League Baseball White Sox Washington Senators College Park CUBS Joose Lwa Frenhh Lick Springs Ival Goodman Gien Russell Yesterlday LasAriveles Gordon Maltzherper Rriiefer Fane Thomas Tiege Parish ‘Thaxton Arby Michaless Robert Dalrymple Calon Towa Red Sox Oscar Judd Athletics Connie Mack Thew Mackmenste Bull Dauhelt Kenton Horner Gene Conway Arith Frank McMillan Earl Hillgan Nlayere Hind ‘Ste Cleveland St. Louis Dutrott

USC Cagers Edge Raiders In Open Nine Series Opener

USC cagers split a playoff series with Lani, narrowly winning 42-41 on a last second field goal. Gene Podlaseh made the decisive shot as time expired. Jon Craft led the losers with six baskets and four free throws for 16 points. Bill Key topped the winning side with 14 points.

Nemy Waivers Kelly Cield Raiders Scmnt Kelly Gene Podlaseh Jon Craft Bill Key Pottits

Granieri Finishes Eighth in Amarillo Tournament

San Antonio bowlers led by Granieri place eighth overall in the Amarillo event as singles results show Irwin Gore from Amarillo winning with 291. Elwood Moyer and John Summers, both from Amarillo and Dallas respectively, also posted high scores. Doubles honors go to George Jones of Tyler and Harry Marsh of Dallas with 224 and 643, while Kramske from Chicago appears to have finished out of the money.

Amarillo Maren Wile Granier San Antonio Amarllo RT. Draper Anna Tessmann B. J. Hyhorn Will Finich Monry Exhel Cpl Irwin Gore Strich Elwood Moyer John Summers Dallas Paul Kramske Fran Chicago San Antonians Ovis George Jones Tyler Harry Marsh Doudies Wineers Jones Morsh

Brackenridge Pari Weaners Golf to Hold Weekly Event

Women golfers meet for Brackenridge Pari Weaners weekly tournament at 10 am Wednesday on the park course. The club invites all interested players to join, as match play and membership drive highlighted. Bob Jones no longer competes in tournaments, but remains a notable figure connected to capital city golf.

Brackenridge Pari Weaners Golf Association Park Course Ing Jones

Ledford Leads Service Scoring With 408 Points

Ledford tops the service scoring chart with 408 points across 39 games, while Sam Houston center Sam Houston tallies 202 field goals and 94 free throws. Runner up is Hob Gerber Harmon General Hospital with 483 points, followed by Lersen McCloud Randolph 441 and George Buckosh Camp Wolters 429.

Lon Medical Service Scheo Ledford Sam Houston Center Hob Gerber

Large Field for Olympics Assured

Laredo hosts the thirteenth Border Olympics with a large field of college stars and service teams. UT, A and M, Oklahoma A and M, Southwest Texas state, and teams from Randolph Field and Fort Sam Houston will compete in one division to chase records. Local high schools and many air fields join the robust field, promising a strong outdoor season opener on Friday night.

Laredo Maren Dow Ro Grande Tom Fleide University of Texas Trans A Oklahoma A Bob Fenimore Dashmav Arex Southwest Texas State Laredo Army Alr Randolph Field Moore Field Kingsville Naval Air Station Hondo Air Field Fort Sam Houston San Antonio

Edison Signs For Olympics At Laredo Meet

Edison High School announced its Tuesday entry for the Border Olympics in Laredo. Coach Ray White listed Defvntte selections Teddy Giles Wesley Duecker Chazin Schreiber Quinton Atehey and Earl Graddort as part of the squad challenging Jefferson Mustangs to reclaim the schoolboy title. Other San Antonio Olympiads include Fattson detailing entries from Tech Brackenridge Alamo Heights Hollandele Burbayk and South San Antonio.

Edison Laredo San Antonio Jefferson Mustangs Ray White Defvntte Teddy Giles Wesley Duecker Chazin Schreiber Quinton Atehey Earl Graddort San Antonio Olympica Fattson D¢Itelon Tech Brackenridge Alamo Heights Hollandele, Burbayk South San Anlotla

Fight Results Across Cities Highlight Ring Upsets

A scrambled array of boxing bouts across cities shows fighters like Dusty Mown from Philadelphia and Patay Spatuvo of New York securing decisions or knockouts. The report lists numerous weights and venues including Philadelphia Washington Chicago and Boston with varied outcomes and notable ring actions.

Urean New York George Dusty” Mown Philadelphia Patay Spatuvo Tavnazzy Iff Rlsington Johnny Petty Washington Petey Virgin Hoston Gun Mall Otainind Colm Haney Atla Aglyowe Inniag Tomer Avann Joe Arobly Asa Brugaton Englai Danny Wwebh Montvent Buadew NEW Ohlmans TaGhamee Maine Augie Lagan New Ornana

McDowell and Zivic Fight in Texas Bout

In Galveston on March 5 Cpl. Fritwel lic defends his Texas middleweight title against Wild Melowelaf of Dallas. Both contenders expected to weigh about 152 pounds with the bout set for 10 rounds. McDowell has trained here for over a week in preparation for the fight.

Galveston Cpl Fritwel Lic Texas Wil Dallas McDowell

Fans Protest Over LaSalle Decision At Coliseum Bout

In San Francisco on Monday night Kandy La Salle vs Jack Blair ended in a draw after referee Frankie Carter ruled the bout even at ten rounds amid fan protests. The Associated Press scorecard favored La Salle who scored two knockdowns in the later rounds while Blair battled through and was knocked down twice. boos and thrown programs followed the decision.

San Francisco Kandy la Salle Jacke Blair Los Angeles Nighy Frankie Carter Associated Press Biair Coliseum

Hogan Gloomy of Chances at Miami

Hogan, now in the Army Air Forces, eyes a return to golf at the Miami tournament after a six month layoff. He played in a convalescent exhibition and plans coaching returning veterans at the Biltmore Hospital while awaiting reassignment. He doubts he can walk 36 holes but aims for one to two over par, citing blisters and long time away from competition.

Wilbuf Miami Ben Hogan Avetle Hogan Army Air Forces AAP Biltmore Hospital Dudley Hamilton Nelson McSpecen Miami Bitmore Country Club

Nagy Tops College Scoring Rush in Week of Ends

Akron's Fritz Nagy, star for Akron college, surged with 46 points in three games against Wooster and Westminster to overtake Washington State's Vince Hansen as the national leader in individual college basketball scoring. Hansen may regain top spot as Nagy’s season ends and late games are canceled. Other top scorers include Jack Perrault of Eastern Washington and Ernie Calverley and Dick Hole of Rhode Island State, with Calverley dropping to fourth after a 478 point season.

Akron Nagy Ted Maier New York Fritz Nagy Ohio Wooster and Westminster Vince Haneson Washington State Tae Ali Hanson Ae Ins Oregon Brooklyn College Brooklyn Jack Petraull Washington Ernie Calverley Dick Hole Rhode Island State Calverley Vnow Hole Associated Press xPrite Nous Ari Vannon Washingtony State xPerrault Bnottern Wael Utah Collier Gena Jim Biyera Souther Tlyinton Jacke Nichole

Stark, Reinders On All American Team

Two Antonia men named to the All America trap shooting team selected by Sports Afield editor JI Robertan. Vic Reinders named captain and J. K. Stark also named to the team.

Minneapolis Minn March JI Robertan Ligul Vic Reinders J. K. Stark

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