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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1942

Page

4

Forget Rules Says Dempsey Urges Combat Skills

Philadelphia dispatch reports former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey urged American soldiers to learn boxing, wrestling, and fencing to prepare for close combat. He argued these arts train fighters for hand to hand fighting and bayonet style engagements, saying more hand to hand fighting will occur before victory.

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Spotty Sportlights and Navy Athletic Moves

The piece recounts practice scraps and dares among San Antonio Mission athletes including Pvt Harry Martin and Private Martin, notes on canvas division duties, and Navy athletic instructor hopefuls. It highlights Ralph Fllsworth as a top state quarter mile prospect and mentions Langhorne tales of travel and ambition amid wartime duty.

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Shooting Reals in the San Antonio Gin

A garbled OCR page mentions shooting events and a long list of names and places including San Antonio and several individuals with ranks and numbers. It reads like a sports or military notes section with scattered references to scores, trials, and a memorial flyer, though details are unclear due to corrupted text.

Indians Start Fast for Lou Boudreau in Grapefruit League

The Cleveland Indians open spring training with Lou Boudreau at the helm and a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in Tampa. Despite losses and pitching shuffles, the Tribe lead early Grapefruit League standings as teams like the Yankees and Dodgers test rosters across Florida and Havana.

New York Cleveland Indians Fife Lou Boudreau Roger Packinptugh Hobby Feller Indians Cincinnati Reds Tampa Tia Medias New York Yankees Tribe

Dog Trials At Grand Junction Upset Odds At Heat Time

Irregular OCR reports dog trials at Grand Junction with several contestants and handlers from New York Ohio Texas and Wisconsin. The field included contenders like C. Sage and J. Kremlin among others as heats proceed and preference for entries draws close.

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San Antonio Bowling League Results Feature Wide Scores

A chaotic OCR style list shows multiple bowlers with high series and game scores across divisions including women and mixed events. Names like Higgane, Weitzel, Bradford, and Lee appear among hundreds, with lane activity around Alamo Tenpin and local clubs.

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Fragmented OCR list of names and scores for a racing event

An unreadable OCR dump lists numerous names, partial numbers, and scattered scores or references to individuals such as Piller, Worbnoy, Guthrie, Carter, Zimmerman, Thomas, Kapplin, Glativer, Reinnex, and many others. The fragmentary text resembles a participant or results roster with inconsistent punctuation and decimals, lacking clear narrative or outcome.

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Wide Open Rim Victory in Widener Cup at Preakness

The Rhymer wins the Greenies stable Widener Cup handicap on a muddy track, earning $53,950 from a field that included notable rivals like Mek Wilt Oly and Best Seller. Jockey Eddie Arcara rode the winner to triumph amid racing luck and strong finish, while favored runners faced late flaws and disappointments.

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Friendly Deed Lets Rider Earn Big Money

In Miami Florida a goodwill gesture by jockey Fedde Arcaro led to a $5385 wager on The Rhymer, an outsider, with rider Arturo switching to War Relic after War Relic was scratched. Arcaro rode The Rhymer as a favor to friend trainer John Garver in the Widener handicap at Hialeah Park. The Rhymer had begun racing fame previously with WhirlAway’s Derby record.

Miamm Fla Wareh Inbi Fddle Arcaro Arturo War Rella Hinleal Park Murt John Garver Rhymer

Five in Row For Cathedral High Cagers Victory in Catholic State Final

Cathedral High School claimed the Texas Catholic schoolboy basketball championship with a 42 to 45 win over Central Buttons in the finals. Joe Ju en led Cathedral with 43 points across four games while teammates Raul Mariscal and Paul Ju en starred from El Paso. The consolation title went to St Joseph’s of Dallas, 20 to 15, as Br Kir win of Galveston claimed the game’s top honors.

Cathedral High Gn High Cathedral Roker Lopes Centenl Fore Cprds Paul Juen Raul Mariscal Tommy St. Mary's Port Arthur Joe Juen Roger Lopez Centenhad Lawrence Jorden Bulcott Raul Maris

Death Takes Capablanca Passes at 58 Years

Jose R Capablanca 58, a Cuban state department attache and former world chess champion, died today. He held the world chess title from 1921 to 1927 and authored several books. He advocated making the game more difficult and accessible.

Jose R. Capablanca

Catholic Cathedral Tea Service at St Joseph’s

Fragmented OCR shows references to cathedral and church figures, listing names like St Joseph’s, Cathedral, St Mary’s, and parish terms. The garbled text hints at a church-related event or attendance figures, with scattered numbers and dates, but essential facts are unclear.

Austin Team Bangs Fliers vs Ramblers Semifinal Tilt Result

In Austin playoff action on Tuesday night the Randolph Field Ramblers fell 74 to 56 to the Marlin Herman Clothiers. UT players formed the winning college squad, building a 33 point first half lead before Hargis fouled out with 20 points. Wooten added 18 for the Marlin Herman Clothiers while Langdon and Booth contributed for the Texans Frost and Randolph respectively. Dudley Wright had 12 for the Ramblers, with Bilmer pacing them at 1 point. In Moscow on March 4 the UTN Tinho University R T C team claimed the Nites Corps area senior division title for the second straight year.

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Brackenridge Park Horse Show Features Buggies Class

A San Antonio Horse Show Association spring event highlighted a buggy and open class at Brackenridge Park. Readouts list owners, reinsmen, and mounts including Pulah Ganges on Open Simping, Jack Hainer with Pop Eye, and many other entries across multiple pony and horse divisions.

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Big Ten All-Star Selections Highlight Conference Stars

Chicago march selections place top Big Ten teams in the AP all-star list. Indiana Purdue Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota Michigan Ohio State Northwestern Nebraska and Chicago area players earn spots with Andy Phillip unanimous at guard. Milton Kunt and Forrest Sproch win center and forward honors as 25-game season ends with college tournaments ahead.

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Track records and football schedules emerge from weekend sports

Weekend sports notes report Michigan athlete Bodley setting a new American 440 yard record. Ohio State and Chicago tied in a track meet. Conference officials approve 10 football games with two contests against Maryland and Charlotteville, and eastern Intercollegiate tennis results show a five match tourney with Holene as top performer.

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Rivero Leads Fore Golfers at Brackenridge Park

Dr. don Rivero won the monthly sweepstakes of the Fore Golfers era at Brackenridge park on Sunday. M. J. tonvales and Tony Esquivel tied for second with net FAs. J. C. Ramirez shot a net 65 for second place, while Eulalia Trevino was second with 71 and Philip Montalvo third at 72.

Don Rivero Brackenridge Park M. J.tonvales Tony Esquivel J. C. Ramirez Eulalia Trevino Philip Montalvo

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