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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1945
Page
3
Investigation releases name of a non-student among five Brooklyn college basketball players tainted by a vetting scandal. Mayor and college officials cite indifference at the faculty and administrative failures as central, with one player accused of arranging falsified documents to remain eligible.
A fragmented report describes Hillary Bettison in a fishing context with references to fish, weights, and unclear measurements. The text lacks coherent structure but mentions Bettison, water, and related actions.
Weekend sports notes highlight Pee Wee action and local youth teams with mentions of Mukilteo, Everett, Watteau, and WAU. The item references local players such as Mitey Phinney and Eli as well as regional clubs and venues, noting upcoming games and scores.
A garbled report outlines a grand windup for basketeers with mentions of teams and venues across New York and the eastern and western conferences. It lists several colleges and players, notes playoff implications, and references NCAA divisions and regional matchups amid uncertain specifics.
Rizzo and Phillips secured top honors in a county bowling tournament race. Early standout scores and prize money totaling over 50 dollars highlighted a day of competitive lanes. Notable finishers included Wesley, Mayer, and Cooper, while officials noted event organization and upcoming matches.
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Texas Relays draw 49 teams from seven colleges with IM service squads and 92 high school entrants. The event begins today with events across track and field, highlighting a wide field of competitors in the annual relay meet.
A sprawling Los Angeles week opens a line of San Antonio basketball events featuring 40 teams, including eight local squads. The schedule runs Monday through Saturday with intramural, league, and junior competition across venues like Fore Sunn Houston arena and the Guy M C A. finals maintain a busy rhythm through Friday to Saturday.
Auburn in Auburn Alabama reports the Clemson Auburn series continuing with Auburn holding recent dominance. The record notes Auburn has won 2 of the last 1 games in the series, with a 24 game history since its start in 1609, highlighting a 192% game result and a 00 to score in a cited matchup.
Michigan coach J Keneth Dotwrty led the Wolverines to a decisive showing at the Western Conference championship, with strong finals performances across events. Individual wins and high placings by Mob, Bos Hine, and Bob Kelley highlighted a tight team competition as Michigan edged rivals by a narrow margin.
Austin notice reports University of Texas may add baseball to high school athletics after the war. Director Rod Ney Kidd outlines plans, with district and sectional champions advancing toward a state title, matching football and basketball programs. No official steps yet, but equipment is available.
Lanier secures the Class A state title in a wartime tourney held in Austin with Coach Nemo Tercera guiding the Voks. Despite limited local support, Lanier dominates in a 30-76 semifinal rout of Quitman and adds a standout performance by center David Redrigurz, the high scorer with 5% points, as three players earn all tournament honors.
Major league spring training opens as New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia proposes a coordinated anti gambling effort with league leaders to keep the game clean. He vows tough action on racketeers and outlines steps to disinfect boxes near third base while coordinating with team presidents and city police. Teams begin workouts as managers assess plans amid manpower concerns and uncertain rosters.
A scrambled OCR report notes Pro Basketball actions with Shoygan Wik Mare and Anika cn Ve Bart Wayne Zolt Wek, detailing a game where The Roeltus led at halftime, plus standout scoring by an unnamed loner and a schedule push toward Monday ARMY, with plans for the team to travel to Stal Wayne.
Montreal Canadiens trounced the New York Rangers 11 to 5, eliminating them from the Stanley Cup playoffs as Maurice Richard scored his 47th and 48th goals. Detroit and Boston also posted key results in a high scoring week, with league leaders and postseason implications shaping the standings.
In Miami on March 12 McSpaden and Byron Nelson defeated Shulle and Byrd as the Gold Dust Twins, on a consistent run with only two bogeys all round. Nelson led with lone-putts closing key holes to seal victory while the opponents cracked under pressure.
Sunday results show Jack Staring with net 169 on a 37 32 169 gross through a six handicap, winning the men's weekly sweepstakes. Jack Huminhardts 87 placed second. Lee Christopher tied for third with George Terrell on 214 68 plus 8084. Women’s results led by Mrs Trays Sikes with WW-7e. tied for second were Mrs Arthur Zueht Bri an and Mrs Lee Christopher on 80 480. Five players died for shaping Standay yy Part division tourney. Gol dG World Shot 84-50-74 and Maj My Wall, Mal 5. We Gorlin and Majack M Wright each scored 94-20-74.
The Atlantis Field Trial weekend featured a winner in the open all stakes with a crowd drawing champion from the kenngla group, while the open derby saw Bliky aarl's Cavatoshe take top honors owned by Wye De and Hully of SI am. Second in the derby went to Allitas Shoal's Jackie with Abu aboard, and Dester Varn of Jack and the Fla placed third, with Torti Kentig of Hour ton Texas earning the place.
The sixth annual girls basketball event in Tidusborg saw Mieke Reheat’s team advance amid strong play from Jean Betie Ron and teammates Jose Cle and Leora Wallomy. Beaty Mase Sey and forward Harbara SME led scoring efforts as the Finns posted a 34 point performance.
The Sun reports softball group plans two meetings to organize the Girls Softball League. Officials will elect a commissioner, set a 1945 schedule, and collect entries and payments. Teams from multiple leagues are expected, with games slated to begin mid April at local parks.
Italian Alfonso Angelini claimed the Ronis Open in Rome after serving in the Italian army and enduring a freezing Russian front, finishing with a 298 total alongside croce. Gesialo Croce and Al Zimmerman of Portland followed, with Tom Ball of Abilene as the low amateur.
Mexico City on March 12 reports Cecil Smith's polo team lost 12 to 6 to a military selection of Mogley City led by Ceci Smith. The American squad, including Laddy Samarl Disreter Stark and Robert Linnifoar, had led at midgame before fading. The event kicked off the first Mexican open polo championship featuring four teams.
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