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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1943

Page

4

Texas high school titles tilt toward 15-AA in 20 months

The District 15 AA sector dominates state sports, claiming multiple titles across 20 months. San Antonio and Muslin area schools led championships in football, swimming, and tennis, with Brackenridge and Jefferson stars shining in girls and boys events.

George Wrigs Texas San Antonio Muslin Jefferson Musanngs San Antoldy Alamo Heights Breckenridge Eagles Brack Oridge Elui Highland Park High Dallas Austin Maroons Macoons Sidney Lanier Antonio O. K Marivet Ronk Brackenridge Pon Goldbeck Soys Arinthit Nelter Clarenca Mabry Alicea Corpus Chiristi Angelo Mayers Jefferson Tere Enougo Aoslin Hlrt

Week End Sport Roundup From Atlanta to New York

STOCK and college sports dominate the week with notable names in baseball boxing and track. Former stars like Rob L. Jones and Earl Whiten surface in summaries alongside college football and indoor awards at NYU Dartmouth and Notre Dame with champions and records highlighted. A Guadalcanal hero Merhes Ror heads a benefit rally at Madison Square Garden featuring Roosevalt and others.

Atlanta Fasher Hal Robtl T. Jones United States Mii Philadelphia Earl Whiten Walor Maxtio Rambca Nattura Beague Syracuse Toala Mirahito Axiom Arisy Rinampus College Hintion Texa Lexay A Aye Army Dumber Postnanetal Wae Charles T Maher Seean Vue von Warten Joula Ain Derby Umler Ataee Benin Whitaker Ark Aetes Encimilez Ehotes Arle Vanita Dalelaws Maxien Mealey Loriteat AeAk Toe Rate Ag Ininduyal Marne Than Pense Lo A Gary New York New York University Dartmouth Don Tvnenham Renite NYU Seank Dixon Cirago Michieas Hive Wats Drivy RG Nalts Notre Daro Realton Atle Wew York Darrell Lesa Agozta Aldagwerud Rose Merhes Ror Hyhteign Une Mundine Wastle Guadalcanal Madicon Square Garden Tony Tiognor Roosevalt

Eastern college track stars lead in eight events this winter

Eastern collegians posted top marks in five of eight indoor meets led by distances and jumps. Notable performances came from Indiana in the mile relay with 3 22.0, Notre Dame's Hunter in the two mile, Norcross of Town State in the broad jump, and Dixon of New York in a fast mile. New York University captured the TC-4A crown with 48 points at Madison Square Garden.

Darold Claassen New York Big Ten Indiana Olie Hunter Ey Norcross Town State Hunters Notre Dame Om Today Virgina Chapel Hilt N.C Don Burnham Dartmouth Frank Dixon Tixon Una Tespite Dixon New York University Madison Square’ Garden Dmi Wessle Columbia Dick Hodges Wisconsin Hero Matter Athels George Horbinger Ohio State Nercross Daniel Howard A.richmond Maicum New Hampshire Elory N.Y A Bernice Mayer Ed Connett Mayer Jeon Ball Jsaude Nebraska Wie Wells

Northwestern Beats Illinois 63 to 54 for Third in Big Ten

Northwestern clinched third in the Western Conference by defeating Illinois 63 to 54. Graham led Northwestern with 12 points and set the tone around the floor as Illinois monopolized top honors elsewhere.

Tllinois Wildcats Northwestern Qhin State Xtell Ne Atlaround Graham Meer Alimaia Chuck Carnes Wisconsin Purdue Minnesota Sullivan Wisconsin Wal Ehlers

National league schedule released with doubleheaders and changes

The National League released its schedule showing 96 doubleheaders and 16 scheduled by St. Louis as world champions. Leagues will make three trips around the circuit, with intersessional opponents limited. Opening games feature Giants at Brooklyn and Phillies at Boston among others, with playoffs ending October 3.

New York St. Lows Agasan Permiediate Gawney New Yorke Giants Brooklyn Philadel Pain Boston Pietsouigh Chnoly Oni

ODT to Hear Texans Friday Conference on Bus Use

Wichita Falls March 6 Office of Defense Transportation plans a conference next Friday on permitting Texas schools to use school buses and private cars for limited travel to interscholastic events. Superintendent B D Pilleys says no broad waivers, hopes to keep prewar activity but reduce to about 63 percent where possible.

Wichita Pass Office of Defense Transportation Washington Lassed Texas Bstterals Umies Athletion B.D. Pilleys Lie Uttlng Wieban Fang Jrnd

Solons Announce Transfers of Ex Infielder Suytar and Others

Sacramento announces contract transfers from the American Association and Pioneer League. Jack Sturdy first baseman Clarence Beers and Jack Creel pitchers Edward Malone catcher move to Columbus. Solons gain Ed Suytar and Hugh Orphan plus Charles Inks Suytay and Geo M. Denne lis from various leagues. Sturdy hit .299 for the pennant winners. Beers went 16–12. Creal was 12–7 with Houston in 1942. Malone was to join Sacramento from the Fort Worth area.

Sacramento Calif Bastelme Sacramento Baseball Club Bnt Jack Sturdy Glarence Beers Jack Creel Edward Malone Columbis American Association Thierry Solons Ean Pele Wa Pacaele Pioneer League Hugh Orphan Allentown Charles “Inks” Suytay Hoiston Texans Tence Geom M. Denelis Springfeast Sturdy Boars Creal Houston Malone du- With

Spanish American Loop Opens Monday in City League

Officials plan a Monday kickoff for the Spanish-American Loop at the City YMG. Local venues Bell Ponnture, Pred's Place, San Antonio Tag, Burlap, and Davy Cafe join Quality Paint and Duncan field Chilians in a six team league. Season schedule features Sunday doubleheaders, with play expected to start April.

Wiothey YMG Bell Ponnture Company Pred's Place San Antonio Dav'y Cafe Duncan Field Chilians

Senior Golfers to Play on March 9

Sebring Ma March 4 The ninth annual amateur senior golf tournament for players over 50 begins at Kendworth Lodge Golf and Country Club running March 9 through March 13 with events across senior amateur divisions. Notable mentions include Pettignew highlighted for enduring three days of strong performances and New Mexico taking overall event victory at Phoenix championship venues in the regional series.

Sebring BML Kendworth Ledge Mareh Cowboy Proenix Arts Maretr Bol Homes Fettlerew Grady N.ml Pettignew Mevico Panne

Early Bird Gets The Floor At Intercotlozkate Event

The Kansas City report notes how teams congratulated each other after solving transportation, food, and amusement problems at the national Intercotlozkate event. Stouthastiate's squad arrived from Menorainee, Wie, a day ahead of schedule, and the Yuad faced access issues at the hotel.

Kansas City March Ouleiala Intercotlozkate Wasket Hall Lonttament Stouthastiate Menorainee Wie Bic

Scoring Marks Fall as Senesky and Tucker Dominate College Hoops

Norman, Oklahoma, March 8. Gerald Tucker of Oklahoma Center shattered three Big Six records with 21 points in a 63-07 win over Missouri, pushing his season total to 178 and setting records for most season points and most field goals by a center. Earlier, Senesky of Saint Joseph College scored 18 points as Temple upset the visitors before 10,579 fans, highlighting a weekend of standout scoring in college basketball.

Philavelanta Maren George Senesky Stuts Modzetewski Rhodo Tshiuit State Modzetowski John “Brooms Abramovie Galem College White St. Joseph College Temple Senecky Hig Eigth Ree Norman Osla Gerald Tucker Oklahoma Joon Mari Iaon Stason Tucker Nebrask Honard Engleman Kansas Setu Tuclor Ray Delling I Kansas Big Six Frank Graves Kansas Glaty

Bobby Jones Promoted to Major in Air Corps

Atlanta March 3 Major Bobby Jones the 14 time golf champion becomes Major Robert Tyre Jones of the UB. His father Robert P. Jones of Atlanta confirms the promotion from captain to major. Major Jones is linked with the First Pioneer command in New York and wears the McGrew insignia from last June.

Atlanta Bobby Jones Robert Tyre Jones Whiny Major Jones Robert P. Jones Musk

Dow Quint to Meet SAAC Team in San Antonio

Dow Cheiieil basketball squad from Midland Michigan travels to San Antonio to play a picked team from the San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center in a Monday night game at the Cadet Center gym. The matchup aims to boost MWeght standings and Army cage interest as both teams seek fourth place in the league. Dietzel leads Dow with a lineup featuring Maddocks Tingey Wickens and Haines.

Dow Cheiieil Company Midland Mich Texas Tone Denver San Antonio San Antonio Aviation Casket Center To.om Cadet Center Dow-S.a.a.c Civises Tocal Army Humlo Navigation School Huty AAU Duicen Dow Dietzel Oiretes Tads Periehend Midwest College B.aao.c Mel Wits Corndy Vaughn Ed Esigar Ani Land Woodward Pyl Nat Nate Sleck Strvine Corpus Christ! N.as. Comeets Cometer John Maddocks Arethur Tingey Will

Great Lakes Quint Meets Notre Dame in Overtime Showdown

Great Lakes, rallying after a 0-36 deficit in their first clash, faces Notre Dame in a second meeting at Minnwest Bask Hall. The hosts seek a rebound win as standout players from both sides prepare for a tightly contested game tonight.

Great Lakes Notre Dame Grou Lak Minnwest Bask Hall Gach Weason Tayle Deason

City Y League Comets Bid For Lead In Basketball

The City Y League features the Comets chasing a share of the lead Monday night. Trinity Methodists visit for the opener, Brackinridge HI faces the Daneon War Workers in the second game.

Comets Trinity Methodists Mnbonten Jae Ught Brackinridge HI Daneon War Workers

Sportlights recaps Dietzel era high school team and other notes

The column recalls Dietzel leading Bb. Mary's Buttons to a city title and notes his later plans, with teammates such as Mitchell Polenz Flinn Kaba Obbott and Whener. It also mentions Cha rdler Bell's golf league idea, a war zone letter from Lieut Kemper Diehl, Navman station coach Charley Gelbert facing service teams, and Mexico City horse race betting totals amid track opening gambling.

Ad Dietzel Dew Chmical Midland Mich Rener Bb. Mary's High School Gentian High Joe Lanter Butstons Chiengom Dietzel Allany Mitchell Hector Polenz Leland Flinn Carl Kaba Joe Obbott Hareld “Beoty" Whener George Pies Lard Ray Gomez Tony Bali Dreaux Lee Grant Jerry House Frenchy Simon Guerrero Phi Wrigley Chicago Cubs Presiden National Etry Chandler Bell Lieut Kemper Diehl Charley Gelbert Big Leapuet Uuivab Navman Okla Locyl Detroit al Benton Phils Benny Warren Brooklyn Johnny Rizzin Atexan New Mexico City Mexico

State Meet Turnouts Set Record

Austin Texas hosts the state schoolboy tournament weekend lifting attendance to record levels as teams vie for titles. Jeff Davis beat Austin 40 to 27 to claim the team crown. San Antonio’s Kidney Lanice won Class A 30 to 18 over French Payment, while Stivell captured Class B with a 45 to 85 victory over Sidney.

Austin Texas Mavely Teague Olivas Maroons Jeff Tents Houston Jeff Davis Kidney Lanice San Ansonio Clase French Payment Oyals Stivell Glass B Sidney

Greg Rice Seeks New Record at 16th annual meet

Greg Rice aims to beat his own previous mark in the two and a half mile event at Lonight’s 16th annual Galiolic university meet. He previously clocked the distance at ALG last year, with rivals including Livat Joe MacCluskey of tleavy Fordham lash and Dave Williams of Georgetown University in attendance.

Washington, Maren Greg Rice Elf Traction of Lonight Galiolic University Rice Livat Joe MacCluskey Tleavy Fordham Lash Dave Wiliams Georgetown University Landon

Basketball Roundup Dominates New York Sports Page

In a sprawling round of college and professional hoops across the West and East, teams from California to New Jersey pursue conference titles and strong showings. Notable entries include Dartmouth and Princeton in the chase for Western regional play, with New York clubs eyeing key matchups as Tulane and Loyola Marymount field competitive rosters. The column notes heavy regional action, upcoming invitational hopes, and shifting favorites as March events loom.

RIOR TRACK CAPTAIN OUT HOUSTON

Bobby Neath co captain of the Rist Institute track team will not participate while an intensive engineering course and its studies won't permit. Neath, a senior, is weighed down by course load and will miss significant training and events this season.

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Ice Hockey Scores From The Nation Wide Playoffs

Fragmented OCR shows multiple ice hockey results across teams and cities. Detroit defeats Chicago 5 0 while New York sinks Poranta 6 3 in a chaotic national recap with scattered scores and team names.

Moriarty Accuses Wife of Cruelty in Divorce Suit

Former Detroit umpire George Moriarty testifies his wife subjected him to forced chores and abuse. He cites bed making laundry washing and meals as domestic burdens while detailing wild outbursts and threats toward him and their child. He seeks relief in divorce with support claims. Landis ordered him to pay child support until the boy turns 17.

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Notre Dame and Stanford Call Off Scheduled Game

In Palo Alto, Notre Dame and Stanford agreed to cancel their football game set for next September 25 due to war emergency. A bullfight in Mexico City raised about 119060 pesos for the Spanish hospital, roughly 22000 dollars, on Sunday.

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