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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1944

Page

8

Angott Favored to Defeat Zurita in One Round

Hollywood promoter Joe Lynely expects 13 000 fans and 540 00 admissions for the lightweight title bout. Sammy Angott, from Washington Pennsylvania, is a 1 to 4 favorite to defend his crown against Mexico's rugged Juan Zurita in a one round route as 18 rounds of preliminaries delay the main event.

Hollywood Sammy Angott Washington Mexico Juan Zurite Sam Joe Lynely Sal Argott Zurita San Antonia Caulifewer Angelt White Zuri Bolief

Fight Night Notes From 1955 New York Card

Fragmentary scores and fighter mentions from a 1955 New York boxing lineup include Benest Cur, Herbie Katz, Charley Chats, Jett Lintowns, Joe Bra Wr, Hrvotul Jer ees City, Murrell, Johnny, Markey, Ben, and others. The page lists venues in New York and Hartford with various bouts and decisions, reflecting a lively mid-century boxing scene.

Herbie Katz New York Charley Chats Winte Plains N.Y Nohhing Price Mortreni Joe Bra Hark Hrvotul Jerees Judds Murrell Newark Pletelle Johny Kuwelord Butte NoYes Row York Penn Denver Wiburg Colo Lewis Ben Allaghan Fort Mexico John Tavnes

Veteran Judge For L A Dog Show

Veteran judge Hopton of Brooklyn brings long history to San Antonio dog show. He judged in New York and San Antonio, highlighted by early American Pekingese and bulldog entries. His work spans across international shows, editorships, and judging, with emphasis on giving unknowns an international character.

San Andrero Une Sevaie Lingrin Rodney Its Itawo Scennel Club New York St. Bernard Rodney King Hopton America Rodney Queen Victoria England Ireland France Germany Atlantic Kennel Club Gazette Yeits Spur San Antonio Charles G Bestine Hopton Brooklyn Sar Antoni Tom Lions Tield Rodney Kennel London

Langham Leaves Navy Duty For Tennis Club Role

Langham a prominent tennis figure at San Antonio Country Club departs Thursday for military duty. Billy Handiton will keep the tennis shop open and string racquets while Hamilton, discharged after eight months in the army, plans to play with members and avoid teaching to maintain amateur status.

Boston Bruins Edge Red Wings Despite Key Absences

The Boston Bruins defeated the Detroit Red Wings by a wide margin as they faced lineup gaps missing star Jon Cherry and defenseman Bi Quackenbush. The game highlighted Boston’s strong form ahead of upcoming midweek schedules with both teams aiming to rebound.

Dimecreu Boston Erving Fur Phir National Hockey Bugue Plusefis Detroit Red Zhod Boston Galen Jon Chyveth Bi Quackenbush Khin Arthephe Brulia

M Men Basketball Tournament Opens With 16 Teams

The 22nd annual M-Men tournament kicks off, with the best of Mormon catch basketball teams from the West competing in a climactic event. Sixteen teams entered the field for the Saturday opening, as the event aims to crown the top squad among a thousand contenders.

Maron West

All-Big Ten Basketball Honorees and Roster Highlights

A fragmented 1941 All-Big Ten list names players from Northwestern, Ohio State, Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois with mentions of coaches and seniors. The garbled text cites several colleges and players like Norriweatert, Dove Dunner, Arnold fosen, and Ray Patterson amid scattered roster notes, with references to V-12 programs and conference honors.

Contrelice Conchas Dove Dunner Arnold Fosen OMY Sicily Fest Mint Hyliebe Paul Hoftawick Don Grate Oma Soho Mapre Bohawen Ghia Slath Inet Dick Ives Town Duich Ray Patterson Waisvynein Atreches Iayn Schadser Northwestern I Oteut Rie Wendland Wascoiin Pert Melita O. Stok Tiyath Kimes

State Meet Opens for 16 Girls Teams in Hillsboro Area

Sixteen teams contest the start of the Texas state high school girls basketball tournament opening Thursday in Hillsboro Bynum and Abbott gyms. With 20 districts, four are absent led by Ching after a string of wins. Entries include La Poynor Quail Lott Placedo Brock Hill County winner Trent Turnerville Avinger Iriona Proctor Stratford Mesquite Bynum Gatesville Union and others.

Hillsboro Texas Bynum Abbott Ching China Kildare la Poynor Quail Lott Placedo Brock Hill County

Pros Offer Reward For 4 F Gridsters

Cleveland news reports a reward offer by Charles Walsh coach of Cleveland Nat ional Football league entry for information leading to capture of four football players deemed eligible under Jewelle Tiles and who will remain with the club for at least three games. The offer mentions a $50 payment for such information.

Cleveland Cleveland Ramey Charles ‘Ghili* Walsh National Football League

San Diego Marines tie first win of season in 42 28 victory

San Diego's Marine base team beat Murciad Michigan 42 to 28 at home Tue night. Center Joe Pulis led Leathernecks with strong inside play while Purks added 14 points and team-mates Sailors, Sormes Wyome, and Grant DenmarK delivered double-digit scoring as the marines remained ahead throughout the game.

San Diego Calif Marine Corps On Chemical Murciad Mich Joe Pulis Kenny Sailors Sormes Wyome University Star Grant Denmark

Chaotic Basketball Scoreboard Fragment Sparks Confusion

Fragmentary OCR yields scattered basketball scores and team mentions. Mentions include Chevelatd Pat Wastes Meceduinh Cline and Navy Cadetg with Cant details. Readers see mismatched names, unclear venues, and inconsistent scores in a jumbled page snippet.

Sutton Chevelatd Pat Wastes

Two Teams to TAAF Event At Fort Worth Meet

The Honda Officers cancel their Fort Worth trip for the state TAAF basketball meet. Kellyfield Fliers and Medical Services School of Fort Sam Houston enter as the Service league’s only teams with squads led by Eddie Bresnock Irving Weinman and Charley Broadway respectively.

Honda Fort Worth TL A. l. F Kellyfield Fliers and Medical Services School of Fort Sam Houston Service League Kelly Loop Cadet Center Warhawks Eddie Bresnock Irving Weinman Rulpt ‘McNel Jack ‘Tafoya Bob Cad

Two Blind Wrestlers In Tourney At Lehigh

Two blind wrestlers will compete in the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Championships at Lehigh University Friday and Saturday. Gert Barkovich of Penn was undefeated in eight bouts last season and has lost only once this season. Charles Hall of Penn State has won one and lost three.

Thlehem Mary Lehigh University Gert. Barkovich Penn Charles Hall Penn State

Rough Rassle Main Event In Prospect

Prospect night card features George Koverly versus Hans Schnabel in a toss up main event at the municipal auditorium. Referee Charlie Schwartz, with supporting bouts including Frank Vains and Gene Sarazen facing Abe Brown, and bad Boy Brown debuting on a Southeast tour effort. Archi e W. Smith marked his 80th birthday with a 571 triple in Mechanicsville N. I. March 8.

Weunenuay Te Municipal Auditorium George K. 0 Koverly Hans Rough House Schnabel Ressler San Antonio Lephard Charlie Schwartz Pinehurst N. C Frank Vains Gene Sarazen Andouheed Brown X Ny Eshe Ted Fun Astro-Manehs Andigiah Bel DT taMbarto “Wrests Glee P Bishop Abie Coleman Bad Boy Brown Barazen Miss Ather Ine Fox Kay Byrne Joe Kirkwood Miami- Biltmore Hospital

Lanier High to Field Track Team This Season

Lanier High will field a track team this season as announced by City Athletic Director Al Lehmberg on Wednesday. J L Shipman will coach, with Nemio Herrera as assistant. Baipmar will coach softball, per Lehmiberg.

Lanier High Schol City al Lehmberg J. L. Shipman Nemio Herrera Shipman Baipmar Lehniberg

Sunday Schools Lane Reights Overcomes Trinity In OT

In a Jynley division Sunday School league game at the City YMCA gym Laurel Heights tops Trinity Methodist 19 to 18. Powell led the losers with 12 points while Dicks added seven for Laurel Heights.

Lane Reights Ageust YM. C. A Trinity Methodist Powell Ugh Laurel Heights

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