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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1944

Page

3

Jeffs Favored In Border Olympics At Laredo

Jefferson High School and Brackenridge face Brackenridge and Austine rivals in the Border Olympics at Laredo. Charley Parker leads the Jeffs with Perry Gamuels as a fast teammate. Key events include the 100 and 220 yard dashes, 440 yard relay, and high hurdles. Strong entries from San Antonio schools and a packed schedule highlight the two day meet.

Jefferson High School Laredo Irvin Mustangs San Antonio Brackenridge Alamo City Dark Grieder Aussiin Grinders Achsevee Laredo Records Parker Laredo Sweet Jefferson Tech Alamo Veights South Harlandale Enison Wetrackenridge

Track Entries From Telormmy Meet Highlight Sprawling Relays and Sprints

A garbled Telegram style list of track entries mentions athletes such as Percy Bamwets eve disa, Hanweler, and El Merkel. It records events including 40 yard dashes with athletes Tilormmy and Karebers, a 220 yard tie, 440 yard dash, shot put, and relay teams led by Payke and Merkel. The fragmentary text preserves names and event labels, indicating a comprehensive relay and sprint program with numerous competitors and schools.

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NCAA Cage Field Filled With Regional Tours

New York hosts the eastern playoffs on March 2 and 26 with Catholic University facing Temple, Ohio State and Portlauh while Iowa State advances in the western eliminations to Kansas City on March 24 and 25. Dick Ives and Dave Dunnedter star for Iowa State as alternates in the Barky Mountain region and a Big Ten all star nod boosts Danner.

New York Catholic University Iowa State Catholic Temple Ohio State Portlauh Towa State Spirits Arhanaie Pepperdine Tos Ant Reles Towa Kansas City Dick Ives Dave Dune Barky Mountain Danner Ives Big Ten

Bouts Slated In Central Boxing Tourneys

Central boxing action closed with Lowrey over Chacon, Wilson over Margorewitz, Valencia over Maya, Arnstrong over Majors, Bridginer over Peoples, Garcia over Cinlahan. Six more bouts set for Thursday, then daily until semi finals and finals begin March 16.

IX Dole Cay Fleeting Lowrey Manuel Chacon Bernie Bernal Joe Wilson Raymond Margorewitz Mario Valencia Ollie Maya Russell Arnstrong Leopold Majors Tom Bridginer Richard Peoples Charles Garcia Gerald Cinlahan

Y' Cage Tourney In Semi Finals Narrowed

Rubber Department, Kelly War Worker league and City Y, 14, CG A, advanced to the semi finals of the tournament on Wednesday. Rubber defeated 1831st Military Police, 43 29, while MM C A beat West Kelly 43 26. Two teams from each loop remain. semi finals Friday pair Fiicadilly ohit against Hydraulic and Rubber against Y M C A.

Rubber Department Kelly War Worker League CG. A C. A West Kelly Fiicadilly Ohit Hydraulic

Horse Racing Wrap Near Derby Aces and Odds

A garbled racing summary notes Warren Wright and We Key Lake at Tonien Park, with Pant, Pewee, and BREN among listed runners. Mentions Moody Vetel handicap at Oaklawn and a daily double payout of 21.40, plus connections to Attica Run and lasting showings amid a volatile card.

Warren Wright Penyive Howe Key Lake Mike Castalia S.Y Circle W Wermenday Oaklawn Park Jalee Eink Tanner Thompenn Fred Weal Aeadtng Tramcat Pak Attica pRl Repay Imanra

Sunday Schools SV URU Basketball League Final Qualifiers

In the Sunde Behold Athvetsa association games set at City YMCA on Thursday night the Laurel Heights Methodist squad will host North Side. The Methodists won their first game Monday and could clinch the title with a Thomas victory. Junior league action features Woodlawn Methodist and McKinley Avenue Methodist as the winner advances to meet Fort Sam Houston No. 1 on Saturday in the first final game.

SV Uru Veo Chambiehin Plaseth Sunde Behold Athvetsa Association City Y. M Laurel Heights Methodist Methodists Lille Thomas Kame Alan Woodlawn Methodist McKinley Avenue Methodist Fort Sam Houston

Schnabel Captures Main Event In Rassling Bout

Schnabel won the main event in straight falls at Promoter Harry Coffman’s weekly show in the city auditorium defeating George Kev erly who was disqualified in the second fall for choking after taking the opening round on two body kicks. Frank Brown defeated Ted Cox in the semi final, two falls to one, and Dick Bishop and Juap Humberto drew. Bad Boy Brown defeated Able Goleman in preliminaries.

Hang Schnabel Harry Coffman City Auditorium George Keverly Schnabel Frank Brown Ted King Kong" Cox Sud Smother al Smother Cox Dick Bishop Juap Humberto

Two Games Close Service Loop

A Fort Worth area doubleheader ends the Service league schedule at Brooks Field Center as Gadet Center listed men and officers face Brooke field quints. Medics and Fliers will compete in the annual T A A P tournament with Fliers drawing a first round bye and Medics meeting Mullin in a Friday first round.

Gadet Center Toms Brooke Field Brooks Ieague Walt Boands Ferder Sharlie Broadway Medical Sortices WSC - Army -Navy M. Co Kelly Field Fliers Service League Fort Worth Salandry Billy Werked Cover

Brackenridge Park Women’s Golf Tourney Honors Winners

The Brackenridge Park Women’s Golf Association held its weekly tourney with Jo Hensen earning first place and a 166 68 card while Krish took second with 103 0370. The San Antonio Women’s Golf Association schedules the regular weekly tour at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Country Club with first and second prizes.

Jo Hensen Brackenridge Park San Antonio Women's Golf Saniation

Local College Basketball Recap From Southwest Region

An early college basketball report highlights teams from the Southwest including Cornell and Brooklyn College. Notable scores show Navy training center and Sheffield Barlee tied around 40 points with other players reaching the high 30s. The piece lists several institutions such as Staten Island and Brooklyn College, with mixed results and partial standings from the matchup.

Zurita Upsets Angott Wins NBA Title

Juan Zurita defeated Sammy Angott by wide margin in Hollywood Park to claim the light welterweight crown, a first for Mexico and a first pro defeat for Angott in this venue. Zurita, 28, used a southpaw style to neutralize Angott, who showed off-form issues and poor timing in the outdoor bout witnessed by 11,360 fans.

Bollywood Luther Slugger" White Juan Zurita Mexico City United States Sammy Angott Hollywood Baseball Park Sammy Ave Mexico Sammy Jost Je Jost Zurila Mushy Callahan Zurita Angott

Former Starter at Park Links Dies

Fred Decomack longtime starter at Brackenridge park golf course died Thursday morning at age 88. A familiar figure among San Antonio golfers during his long service he retired four years ago. Funeral services have not been arranged.

Fred. Decomack Brackenridge Park DeComnck San Antono Park

A Girl This Time For Max Baers

SACRAMENTO March staff Sergeant Max Baer former heavyweight boxing champion became a father Wednesday night for the third time when his wife gave birth to a daughter. The Baers' other children are boys.

Sacramento Max Baer Baers

China Clippers star Barbara Self sparks unbeaten run

Barbara Self, 6 year old forward for China High School's unbeaten Clippers, has scored 500 points this season in 15 games and is averaging 94 points per game across 94 games this year with four remaining. Coach C Alexander hails her as one of the best he has seen as China closes the season against Lamar Junior College and other nearby schools.

Gorge Hank’ Greene Alamo: Heights Pranklin Young Brackenridge Young China Texas Maren UPI Ars Mivry Barbara Self China High School Clippers Barbara C. Alexander Killare Teva Dave Wor Udydast Tess Ure Clippers Sour Laker Miss Sells West Lamar Junior College Begumons Kidare High Islatvd High Island

Ritchie Fight Probe Opens in California Assembly

The California morals committee opens an inquiry into alleged boxing misconduct led by chief inspector Willie Ritchie. Testimony from Ritchie and Assemblyman John W. Frans is expected, with several boxing figures subpoenaed as two world title nights in Los Angeles loom amid the probe.

Ld Angeles Maron Willie Ritchte Gealiformia Athletic Commission State Assembly Ritchies California Tle Los Angeles Morals Committee Harald & Swellish Ritchie John W. Frans

Unclear Fight Results From Fragmented Report

Fragmented OCR text lists fighters and locations including New York and California with scattered weights and outcomes. Names such as Karl Torker Cy, Juan Zurita, Sammy 195, and Al Ware appear. Details are incomplete and garbled, preventing a clear bout lineup or results.

En Gosy Filvabein Sh Reddy Rusao Karl Torker Riehy New York New Sak Call Juan” Zurita Pen City Sammy Whalington Blewer Ray Gainraville al Ware Outland Calif

Randolph Cage Teams Advance With Narrow Win

Randolph Goalers ANE meme and Lord squadron face finals after a 36 to 28 Wednesday win over 52nd Squadron. Seymour Lubin top scored for the Medics with 15 in the win as Medics meet Sord Thursday with Lord champion if they prevail.

Ane Wearli Ment Quinn 52Nd Squadron Ocal Army Lord Squadron Lord Medien Vierg Courney Seymour Lubin Medics

Softball Adds Two New Teams at ZY.M.C.A. Meeting

The softball association met on Wednesday night at the Y.M.C.A. Centennial Datey event was announced with a practice game at San Pedro Park. Bwitt, Broglie General Hospital, Daddfield and Alano Jewelry set entrance fees. Entry deadline is March 23. A next generation meeting was scheduled for next Wednesday at the " .""

Selly Feld Moonglow Club ZY. M.C. A Bwitt San Pedro Park Broglie General Hospital Daddfield Alano Anadline

Ball Players Signing to as Training Nears y JACK HAND

Eleven more major league players had names on 1944 contracts, with four F classifcations and others called for physical exams as spring training nears. Jim Bagby sought voluntary retirement and a clash with manager Lou Boudreau, while teams receivd mixed news on signings, drafts, and pool plans across AL and NL.

Jack Hand New York Mitch UFH Abe Gateher Hal Wagner Philadelphia A Jim Bagby Cleveland Indians Peranal Feuyd Lou Boudreau Roker Peckine Pauegn Indians Bagby Jim Judge Landis Barbey Merchant Marines Ed Barro Yankees Atlantic City Atley Donald Floyd Revens Johnny Johnson Art Fletcher Truss Derry Boston Dick Newsome San Diego Califha Winston N.C Philadelphia Warner Washington Stephens

Golden Gloves Finals Loom Friday in Chicago Contest

Golden Gloves finals bring 32 amateur boxers to Chicago for 16 semi finals and eight weight class titles. Winners earn national titles and Chicago inter city representation in New York on March 17. Cleveland, led by coach Johnny Papke, seeks its fifth team trophy, with St. Louis and Fort Worth among top contenders.

St. Tavis Vernon Stephens Armed Services Chicago Lee Ross White Sox Detroit Paul Trout Evansville Ind Trout New York—Giants Specia Rea Cross Kenefic Hill Yankees Tele Grounds Ghicagy Mareh New You Cleveland Johnny Papke Proca Catip Frhs Til

Two Kelly Field Clubs to Enter Service League

Two Kelly Field Clubs will stage a 5 p m workout Thursday at Concepcion park. The War Workers, veteran players, may join a Sunday only schedule while uncertain about a three games per week plan. A second Kelly civilian nine will form for an amateur league this summer with tryouts set for Thursday at Concepcion.

Service Baseball Concepcion Park

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