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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1945

Page

6

Trackmen Established as State's Best

San Antonio hosts top high school track and field teams Brackenridge and Jefferson. Brackenridge leads after victories in the Border Olympics and Southwestern Exposition meet with Jefferson close behind. The Alamo Heights meet and Friday's Flag day events loom as decisive in the race for state supremacy. James Rochford competes in a military exam, while Perry Simonella of Brackenridge challenges for sprint honors. Jeffersons mile relay and Brackenridge sprint teams are tightly matched as the season heats up.

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Fitz Lashes Cubs In Nevikoff Case

In Wilmington on March 19 Fitzsigmeys, manager of the Philadelphia Phillirs, states that Lou Nevikelt will stay in the major leagues though the Cubs sent him back to New York. He explains Giants and Phillies pursued Nevikelt, predicting a sale for $45,000 rather than $7,600, noting Nevikelt’s power and potential.

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22 Boys Prepare For Legion Team Tryouts

A local text notes 22 boys practice for a Legion baseball tour and plan another tryout raid next Sunday at Van Park Stintay. General Kaely B. Doneen issues orders to continue athletic development. Burak Dad Filadelphia and others are named among officials and organizers. The piece also reports the death of Geory Penny Burke, 68, president of the Nation association at Arnley Oarmen, at his home Sunday.

Anetta Legion Jira

Billy Conn Coaches Middleweight to Tabor Win in 3A boxing

Billy Conn, famed middleweight coach, guides Tabor to a 3A boxing title in a crowded lineup. The article notes Conn’s strategic eye and the effect on his trainees as they dominate the field at the San Pedro park venue.

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Hawaiians Win In Mexico Polo Match

Reported in March, the Hawaiians and team from Hawaii defeated a Mexican army officers team in a Mexico polo championship. The Bawettalis team, featuring Gracida brothers and Link Reynolds of Hawaii, led the victory with Cecil Sinlih of Texas arranging the U S participation. the event showcased international polo talent and strong team play.

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Jones at 43 Much Too Busy for Golf

Atlanta sports note reports Jones at age 43 remains too busy for golf. Garbled text mentions birthdays, funds, and golf references, with unclear links to a grand slam or Masters event. Names and places are partially readable but many details are garbled.

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Seventy Nominations For Mexico's Richest Race

Mexico City dispatch reports seventy nominees announced for the Handicap de las Americas at Hipodromo de las Americas on April 32. The $26,000 added event spans one and one quarter miles drawing Mexican American Argentine Chilean English Irish Australian and Hawaiian bred entrants with notable horses including Gay Dalton Fatious Victory and Red Sonnet among others. The race desk notes strong attendance and bilingual announcements as the new racing capital promotes tourism and international entries.

Theodore A. Ediger Mexico City Rio Grande Bo & Teeult Qrackout Mexico Sunda Tneuintela Don Merde Osl P. T. Chinn George D. Widener Mus. HW P. Bannery J. . Sullivan AL Wellfvan Milly Lands Grayce B SPH Stables Ben Smith New York Brunty Pagnal Jose Herrera Venezuela

AAU Basketball Tourney Opens With Key Matches

The national AAU basketball tournament opener features Heliumville, Gkin and Greenley Lions in a second round clash after Greenley won 42 41 in overtime. Milwaukees Allen Bradley and Tonner Manelli of Denver debut as early favorites, with Denver Ambrose Jelly Makers facing St. Cloud Cats and Colorado University Medford meeting Cessna Bobcats, drawing a crowd of 2500 for opening day.

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Juniors Hold Track Meet at South San Antonio Field

An invitational track and field meet for Bexar County Junior Conference athletes is set for Tuesday night at the South San Antonio field. Coaches Helser and participants from Central Catholic Peacock Los Angeles Heights Alamo Heights Harlandale and South San Antonio will compete. Events span youth divisions with finals around 5 30 p m and the conference championship date to be announced.

Bexar County South San Antonio Antes Helser Seld Heyy Central Catholic Peacock Los Angeles Heights Alamo Heights Harlandale Kid South

Weekend Sports Highlights From Mixed National Events

National basketball tournament action includes Rhode Island State and Tennessee upsets, with Howling Green and Rensselaer showing strong play. In swimming and track, notable times and national events are listed, while minor college teams and individual athletes like Jim Rafferty and George Poranching are named among results and upcoming competitions.

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Montreal Canadians Battle Through Sloppy Play In Cup Run

Canadian squad and Detroit clash in a rain soaked Detroit area game with Montreal taking a 4 to 2 victory as Toronto and Detroit stumble in regulation. The Canadiens stay tied atop the standings with 80 points in a 4–0 season pace while late goals fuel their playoff push.

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Boxing Promoter Signs Hatcher and Rotolo for March 25 Bout

Lois Messina said he signed Lightweights Jimmy Hatcher of Lake City and Tammy Rotolo of Rone New York for a 10 round card set in New Orleans on March 25. The show will include another 6 or 10 rounder featuring Evale Vigh of Nowling and middleweight title hopeful Wid McDowell.

Windup Week Keeps College Cagers Busy

Windup Week keeps college basketball busy with double headers across New York and Kansas City. Semifinals and finals for the national invitational tourney feature De Paul West Virginia and St John’s Muhlenberg, with upsets and tight finishes shaping the race. Lincoln Army Awyield claims the Second Air Force title in Alexandria.

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Dykes Puffs Hard As He Views Sex

TERRE HAUTE Tod March 19 Jett batted 263 and 285. Jimmy Dykes, veteran White Sox manager, eyes a strong pitching staff and outfield after spring practice. with signings and holdouts, lineup at first base remains open as Hal Trosky and Ea Carnell move.

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Ken Keltner Takes Exam Before Induction Test

Ken Keltner of the Cleveland Indians is in Lafayette Indiana to take a pre induction physical examination. He previously passed a naval physical but was reclassified to 2 A after the navy failed to call him. Keltner left his war plant job last year saying baseball is his profession and he would work if the army needed him.

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Pacific Coast League Preseason Games Roundup in California

Seven PCL clubs played Sunday preseason games with mixed results. Los Angeles Angels beat Seattle Bilkera 8-7 in Anaheim while San Francisco Seals edged Coast Guard 6-5. Sacramento Solons beat Camp Beale 41-5 at Sacramento, and San Jose Lucky Lager beat Portland Beavers 3-0. Padres fell to Stars 7-8 in San Diegso. San Diego made two early errors, then Stars capitalized.

Associated Presa Excert Sacramento Solone Camp Reale Log Angeles Angels Seattle Ralalera Anaheim Hollywood Star San Diego Padres San Dinew Portland Beavers San Jose Sacramento Sutons Beale San Francisco Seals Coast Guard Victoy Angels Lou Novikos Lag Anketes Padres Cnry San Dicean Stars Beavers AV Liska Tom Sats Luckies Tle San Jose Bane Thuy Lisha Salons Osqidier Tin Rade Hurst Gene Babbitt Rei Ponrose Camp Beale Jade Babbitt

Baseball Chatter Sparks War Time Baseball Gossip

A noisy Sunday swirl centers on MLB figures Larry MacPhail and others amid talk of wartime duty and player movements. Mentions of Mae Pault, Shephat, and War Department interference color a tale of rumors, camp workouts, and scattered game notes across New York and Philadelphia scenes.

Exhibition Golf Show Delights Crowd in Springs

Hope tops Crosby in a lively exhibition golf event held in PADM SPRINGS. The match drew teams from Los Angeles to Amelia Texas with players Hope, Crosby, John Olver, and Captain sack Arnehiert in attendance. Final scores show Hope 37-35-72, Al Jefferson 36-35-71, Crosby 31-41-77, Olver 36-38-72.

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