Athletes Shine in Laredo's Border Olympics Meet
LAREDO March 11 Athletes from Jefferson Mustangs led by Flying Charley Parker won the high school team title at the Border Olympics. Brackenburg Brackenton and the University of Texas Langhorns also posted strong showings. Taunts of injuries marred events as J. R. Wade and Dean Brogn suffered moments, while Parker and August Erfurth set multiple event records despite cold winds.
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Ott of Texas Wins Amateur Heavy Title in Golden Gloves
Eight champions emerged from a 20 000 fighter field as Chicago hosted Golden Gloves windups at Chicago Stadium. Aviation Cadet Ian Ott of Fort Worth defeated Pvt Ragon Kinney of Los Angeles to capture heavyweight honors. Jones, Southall, Brown, and others earned titles in 112 to 175 pound classes, with trophies honoring former champions Barney Ross Tony Zale and Joe Luis awarded. Cleveland led with one champion and two runners up as team trophy winner.
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Long abstracted track meet results with many names
Readable segments list events and results from a multi school track meet. Names include Jefferson Brackenridge Parker Samuels Laredo Army Airfield and Fort Sam Houston participants. Notable marks noted across sprints relays hurdles high jump discus and shot put with several new records and top scorers mentioned amid a sprawling, comma heavy OCR.
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Mexico Ball Loop To Open Thursday
The Mexican Baseball league season opens Thursday with Nuevo Laredo at Puebla Monterrey versus Tampico and Vera Cruz meeting Mexico City. High Commissioner Octavio Buerta Marquez announced last night the season concludes October 11.
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Girls Basketball Finals Contests Set in Texas Tourney
In Friday night action at Kelly Field Girls Pasked Ball League Girls' Manufacturing and Repair beat Depot Supply 928 with Gloria Castilla scoring 28 and Lina Vernor 11 for Depot. Personnel Training defeated Clvillan Personnel 53-37 as Ruth Marsceau posted 22 and Helen Anderson 13. Hillsboro reports Aquille Played Quall and Mesquite advance to semi finals with the winner earning the chance to play for the championship later tonight.
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Lina Vernor
Kelly Field Girls
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Hillsboro
Marca
Aquille
Quall
Mesquite
Frieda
Feee
Lincoln Negro Champion Nips UNC in Intercollegiate Title
Lincoln University defeated North Carolina College 51 to 52 to capture the national intercollegiate basketball championship, securing a dramatic victory at a major arena last night. Lincoln led late before NC College closed the gap, with standout performances shaping the headline win.
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Baseball Draft Ebb and Flow Across Leagues
March reports from New York and Detroit show players facing induction outcomes, contract signings, and team movements. Saul Trout, a 20 game winner last season, is ineligible for service. Joe Perry Wond must undergo a physical. Bob Calling signs in the International League. Mike Trosh joins the White Sox efforts. Brown and Garrison face early induction. Mancuso and other veterans set to depart for training or contract terms.
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Walmsley and Taylor Enter Rice Institute in July
Houston dispatch reports Goose Creek gridiron stars George Walmsley and Bill Taylor, both semi finalists, will enter Rice Institute in July. Coach Jess Neety confirms the decision after last night’s sale.
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Mrs Killian Wins Weekly San Antonio Women Golf Event
Mrs. M. B. Killian won the weekly tournament for members of the San Antonio Woman’s Golf Association Friday at the San Antonio Country Club course with a net 84-18 percent. Mrs. Tom Burger placed second with 105-26-8.
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Utah Quints in Finals for Mormon Church Tourney
Two Utah basketball teams reach the finals in the Mormon church annual M-men tourney at Salt Lake City. Grantsville and Plain City face off tonight for the championship as Wammy in action and other local squads advance through round Play. Warmerdam, pole vault star, slated to compete at Red Cross track meet March 25, stationed in Monmouth, Illinois.
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Fight Results Across Cities Highlight Boxing Wins
The wire reports numerous boxing results from New York to San Jose. Winners include outpoints over opponents such as Buk, Janes, Rouen, and Terranova, with several knockouts in Brooklyn Philadelphia and Detroit. Names, weights, and locales appear amid a dense list of bouts and venues.
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Lale Castillo
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Ritchie Faces Tepid Reply on California Boxing Charges
The assembly public morals committee found Ritchie’s claim that boxing in California is a filthy, stinking business lacks sufficient evidence. Southern California’s chief boxing inspector supported intent to clean up the sport but lacked concrete tests for most accusations. The panel may push laws to curb gambling influences, standardize judging, identify licensees, and remove front men, with police aid sought.
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California
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Willcome
Jater Covey
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Egaist
Los Angeles
Boxing Card At Central Monday Starts New Round
Survivors in a high school boxing tournament enjoy a brief holiday break after Saturdays quiet slate. Friday results include Walter Hamilton defeating Tom Reeting, James Erwin defeating Deck Layer outponters, Joe Hoffman over John Farmer, Pepes Tounson over Frank Seriiige, Edgar Dirks defeating Jack Cowett and Milfred Bey beating Bob Tips. Championship fights are scheduled for next Friday.
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Tom Reeting
Deck Layer
James Erwin
Joe Hoffman
John Farmer
Pepes Tounson
Frank Seriiige
Edgar Dirks
Jack Cowett
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Bey
Bob Tips
Navy and Army Lead Semi Finals in Eastern Wrestling
The fortieth Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Championships at Lehigh University draw a large crowd as Navy advances six to the semi finals with strong performances across 31 bouts. Army and Penn State also place wrestlers in the semifinals while Penn State and Dartmouth trail.
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Dan Howley Dead at 58 in Baseball Circles Mourn
Daniel P. Howley age 58 died of a heart attack Friday in Weymouth Massachusetts. He was a major league player manager and scout with the Philadelphia Nationals Cleveland Indians Montreal Red Sox Detroit St. Louis Browns Cincinnati Reds Howley also coached for the Washington San Antonio Tigers during the late 1920s and beyond.
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Howling Dan" Howley
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Lee Again to Be ll-a-Year Man
Chicago White Sox lefty Lee will start the 1944 season as a one year $1 salary pitcher. He faced a sore arm for two years but is expected to pitch under updated medical work. His 1943 record shows five wins and nine losses.
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Bartolo Wins Feather Title in Boston Ring
Boston fighter Sal Bartolo captures the NBA featherweight title after a star filled year. He toppled Terranova at the Garden to claim the crown, with odds long against him and a return match planned within 45 days. Bartolo’s speed and defense overwhelmed Terranova while weight worries linger.
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Eagles and sports figures face wartime draft shifts
Boston goalie Bert Gardiner announced his plan to quit the team and return to Philadelphia to await induction into the army. In Atlanta Billy Paschal, top ground gainer for the Giants last season, sought U S military service after being granted limited service. In Columbus Jesse Owens was classified 1-A in the draft, while in Milwaukee Martial Goldberg completed his pre induction physical as a former Steelers and Cardinals star.
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Y Goalers Reach M. O. A Kelly Field Final
Piccadilly club beat Hydraulic 28 to 5 and M C A days peat Rubber Department 53 to 40 at Kelly field to advance to the finals. Joe Trevino led Piccadilly with 14 points, Lehman had 20 for the winning team, Arellano scored 8 for the losers. Championship and third place games set for next Wednesday night.
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Funeral Services For Mr Fred DeConick Held At St. Marys
Funeral services were held at St Marys church Saturday for Fred DeConick 88 longtime starter at the Brackenridge park golf course known to thousands as Mr Fred A Ghent Belgium native he had lived in San Antonio 54 years survived by two daughters Maimie Dowleam and Margeret Davia. services under Zizik teams funeral home care
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Kelly Stil Heading Into UAAF Tourney Quarterfinals
PORT WORTH March 11 The T A A F state basketball tournament moved into the quarterfinals with North American Aviation from Dallas, seven service teams, and Bergstrom Field of Austin favored to reach the final. Pairings include Coast Guard vs North American Aviation, Kelly Field vs Camp Barkeley, Camp Wollers 3d Battalion vs Camp Bowie. Friday scores show Wolters 63rd Battalion 44, Hicksfield 26, Coast Guard 50, Avoca 40, Fort Worth AAF 41, Hortis Service 25, Camp Bowie 12th Armored Division Hellcats 12, Highland Park Methodists 53, NA A 47, Medical Services School 29, Kelly Field advanced on forfeit after Anatins city champions failed to appear. The Mediens won their opener, 68-20.
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53rd Winner At Randolph
Randolph squadron wore the crown as past basketball champion, finishing undefeated with a 37 40 27 victory over the Medical Detachment team Pridas night in the final game of the double elimination tourney. Free throws: 7 for the winner and 2 for the loser.
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