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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1946

Page

4

Swedish Stars Declared Professionals

Sweden’s famed running twins Gunder Haage and Arne Andersson were declared professionals by the Swedish Athletic association, ending their amateur careers. The board also barred seven other runners for amateur rule infringements and discussed payments tied to their careers.

Stockholm Sweden Gunder Haege Arne Andersson Swedish Athletic Association Lake Maeler Hoere Andersson Immcriver Siverlish Haege Associated Press Ops Etherilly New Farkt Dan Ferris U.S

Boxing Briefs From ST to PAWL Roundup

Boxing briefs report a broken nose sidelining a bout between Hla and Deonsen of Indianopolis, with Ino Cestag replacing the injured contender. Other notes cover Sugar Robinson drawing with a New York boxer last year to defend the Antilles middleweight title, Basore’s recent outpointing of Mario Rant Oehina for the Cuban light heavyweight claim, and Malacara securing a non title decision in Mexico City.

St, Pawl Minti Abok Hla Satin Ny Deonsen Tndianopolis Moray Night Clavian Worlds Ino Cestag Willey Kansas City Chicago Ban Juan Jose Gases Sugar” Robinson New York Tatay Antilles Basore Mario Rant Oehina Bassora Dehoa

St Patrick's Day racing at Pan-American speedway review

Hodges set a heat and feature win at the Pan-American speedway amid dust and mud. Ted Parker led early in the feature as Hodges overtook him for the win. Fred Mason took third. The race day drew 1500 to 2000 fans and featured injuries, field day wins for Gilmore, Elbel, and Crawford, plus novelty shoe tying event winners.

Red Hodges St. Patrick's Day Hodges Ted Parker Fred Mason Dick Ward Ralph Parnell Rabbit Music Weil Music West Gene Fredericks Mac McHenry Parker Loves Harris Resuiltss Sendid SEMAC Borris Housen Harris Tine Phin Beal Milinary Fasbog Tire Fontite Frudericke Mason Want Burnell Tiarris Jack Gilmore Dovil Duke Borden Vernon Walker Borden Freddie Elbel Sam Ubwar Crawford Elbel Wade Beleshin Crawfard Bedell Ware Owl Downam Uhl Walker Henry Geest Aportsmian Highway 66 South Barney Litverfeld

Horse Racing Results and Odds From Amusement Meet

Fragmented report lists multiple horse races and outcomes, with names and places obscured. Mentions Amusement track, Ny Clo Mec daylight victory, and several riders and horses amid unclear text. Fans note fast times, bets, and upcoming events.

Hester Daylight Victory All CO Byrreltyna Salyer Rrsutas Sukar Wire Sit Sapien John Penviard

Target Ship On Way Back From Atomic Tests Near California

SAN DIEGO March 1 A 160 foot navy ship that served as a target center for a dummy atom bomb in a test off the California coast was expected to reach here tonight Navy men said the craft was returning from the target area at about three to four knots Lt James T Dest pilot of a Privateer plane which marked the target with dye floats and horns for B 29 bombers said a crew member saw the dummy bomb splash in the water The ship’s course was obscured by clouds from the bombing plane the Navy said

San Diego Vam California Nels James T. Dest Navy Sier

Man Lets Workers Live In Old Home To Build New One

Dr. H. E. Leming faced labor shortages while planning a Fayetteville Arkansas house. He solved it by letting workers reside in his existing home during construction, enabling progress on the new residence.

Buied Fayetteville Ark H. E. Leming

Texan Dies of Stab Wound Near Railroad Right Of Way

SORSICANA March 18 2071 City and county authorities investigated the death of W. J. Shockey Ti whose body was found yesterday on the Southern Pacific railroad right of way by a train crew Sheriff C O Carington said Shockey had been stabbed once near the heart and there were abrasions Justice of the Peace A E Poster conducted an inquest but withheld a verdict.

Sorsicana W. J. Shockey Southern Pacific Railroad C. O. Carington Shockey Justice of the Peace A. E. Poster

Pauley to resume oil business after senate fight

Dallas March 18. Pauley, whose nomination as undersecretary of the navy sparked a six week senate battle over his oil connections, said he would return to California soon to resume his oil business. He will stay on as a member of the allied reparations commission until reparations plans and policies are finished.

Dallas Eawin W Pauley Navy Senate Cushy California Allied Reparations

A Bomb Photog At Mitchell Test Recalled Early Bombing Efforts

Roswell New Mexico March 18. A veteran Wright Field photographer Louis Hagemeyer recalls the 1923 Gen Billy Mitchell battleship bombing test. He describes camera setup on deck and a direct hit during mock bombing and notes future crossroads plans for high altitude filming with camera planes and Geiger counters. Nine planes participated in a San Diego dress rehearsal with a dummy bomb.

Roswell N. M Bikini Atoll Louis Hagemeyer Billy Mitchell Hagemeyer Wright Field Bikini New Jersey San Diego Calif

ABC Bowling Meet Opens with Duos and Singles Title Chase

In the 43rd annual American Bowling Congress tournament, teams from Pennsylvania and Michigan compete today in singles and doubles. Former Milwaukeean Frank Benkovic now of Dallas leads overall with 1900 plus pace and 658 in singles, while Meyer Larson of Morgan, N J holds the individual top spot at 674. Charleston, Wy Vas, Wiistine Motors tops the five-man event with 2831. The West hosts outlines and related committee notes as local officials plan openings and awards at Montday.

Bufpalu Raven Oate Pennsylvania Michigan Frank Benkovic Dallas Chitaga Benkovic ABC Chicago P . Meyer Larsont Morgan N. J Charleston Wy Vas Wiistine Motors

Amateur Baseball Showdown Sparks Weekend Action

Amateur baseball notes describe late season games at Cinorhelow Park with details of key players like Getine and Redd, including a 2b shot sequence and late runs. The report mentions a Perpetual Hop Wheel event, a heatily contested clash at Linberg Park, and planned games at Cove town park with results and lineups.

Winita Simedas Dick Bf Ge Redd Diamond Weaheatly Linberg Park Coveton Park Tiloon Mts Cale Cote Munger G Rishon Atonday

Paul Dean Reports To Little Rock

Paul Dean, a pitcher, reported to the Little Rock Travelers from Russellville Arkansas today. Manager Willis Hadlin listed Lidean Had deer as part of the Traveters in 3044, with references to St. Lois Brees and Iles Plicher.

Little Rock Paul Dean Lie Nock Traveler's Russellville Ark Willis Hadlin J Lidean Deer Pucelnard St. Lois Brees Iles

Ice Hockey Scores and Playoff Picture Across Leagues

Nation wide hockey recap highlights Montreal Canadiens clinching a playoff spot after a strong win in Boston. Toronto and Chicago race in tight standings while Detroit and New York teams push for positions. Western action sees Portland and Minnesota teams vying in tense divisional races with late season implications ahead of playoffs.

Boston Secon Whassinc Slavk Hawks Gostea Montraat Canadiens Douk An Tpia Ghan Montyual Shicara Hetrott New York

Wagstaff Named Head Coach At Tyler Junior College

Wagstaff, longtime assistant at Tyler High School, is chosen as head coach and director of physical education at Tyler Junior College. He will leave his duties at Tyler High and begin duties at the college, stepping into the new role effective immediately.

Wagstaff Tyler College Tyler Maren Floye Tyler High School Tyler Junior College Tilpoye High School Sil Jlemaher

St Joseph Aspirin Ad Offers Quick Relief

A vintage style advertisement promotes St Joseph Aspirin as a fast relief for headaches colds and general discomfort. It claims purity reliability and savings on larger tablet counts with a guarantee of quality. The copy urges asking for genuine St Joseph Aspirin by name.

St. Joseph

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