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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1944

Page

3

Tech Shooters Win Hearst Championship at Texas meet

Tech’s No 2 team outshot 23 rivals to win the Hearst shooting title in the eighth Service Command rifle honors. Finishing fourth, Tech led 24 Texas high schools and military schools, with Rudolph M. Tame posting 492 of 200 possible points. Other Tech scorers included F Kerlick, Huora A Eubanks, George L Cooper, and Tony Di Spaenz. The Texas Military Institute topped the military school division with 189. University of Arkansas scored 895 in college wars.

San Altomo General Catholic Rekeveuieritt Jetteruaton Lanier Brackenridge Stenvidge Audin High Tor el Paso Tech Allen Academy Hoply Dither Military School Hubert J. Foster Grorpe Sealy Armour T. Ball William J. “Barnes University of Arkansas

Track Meet Opens With Class A Schools In San Antonio

San Antonio seven Class A high schools prepare for a Thursday meet at the ollar field with preliminaries for sprints hurdles and field events. Finals Friday start at 2 p m with 11 events. Regional qualification set for April 22 at San Marcos Edison Harlandale Alamo Heights Burbank Lammier Hot Wells South San Antonio compete. Balson favored after a decisive invitational win.

San Antonios San Marcos Edison Harlanddale Alamo Heights Burbank Lamier Hot Wells South San Antonio Balson Jusler Hah Burspank Liner

Dodds Bids to Break Two Mile Record in Cleveland Meet

Boston pastor Bi Dodds eyes a two mile speed record at the Cleveland arena track meet hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Notables include Ensign Hie Hunter, Rafferty, Wisner, and Thompson from Great Lakes.

Cleveland Bi Dodds Boston Columbus Clevedana Arena Tofo Stadoor Greg Rie Rice Bite Ciahsseing

Women's Golf Tour Brackenridge Park Opens Nine Week Bracelet

The San Antonio Women's Golf Association kicks off a six week bracelet tournament at Brackenridge Park with Mrs A J Krisch winning the second flight and other players contending for top honors. The event runs weekly at 10:30 a m as members compete in flights and aim for first flight honors amid the ongoing association schedule.

FB. Wert sadeOne Toc Lourney Brackenridge Park Ers Golf Association A. J. Krisch San Antonio Women's Golf Association Pris ‘Gay Ores Bracknuridee Park Course

Mexican Goalers On Lengthy Tour

Mexican champions Los Dorados of Chihuahua begin the latter part of April on a long tour across Latin America. President Antonio Flores Mazari says the itinerary includes three to five games in Valparaiso, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Rio de Janeiro, Panama City, Havana, and San Juan Puerto Rico. On April 1 the Chihuahue team opens a three game series in Mexico City with the Harlem Globetrotters of New York and a professional team from Philadelphia.

Mexico City Los Dorados Chihuahua Antonio Flores Mazari Autenticed Lacy Valparaiso Buenos Aires Montevideo Rio de Janeiro Panama City Havana San Juan Puerto Rico Chihuahue Harlem Globe ‘Trotters New York Philadelphia

Bill Smith Leads Great Lakes Team in AAU Meet

The Great Lakes swimming squad, undefeated in duals this season, have elected Bill Smith to captain them at the national AAU championships next weekend. The Hawaiian born world record holder and former Ohio State star will compete in five events at the title meet to be held at the University of Michigan.

Great Lakes Ason Sedgemers Bill Smith Ohio State University of Michigan

Club Golfers Honor Menefee at San Antonio Club

More than 100 golfers and club officials gathered in the ballroom to honor Menefee, the San Antonio Country Club pro, who enters the army next month. Speakers praised his work, and a dishpen of dough totaling 250 in nickels and dimes was presented.

Top Menefee Stirpiese M. McIntosh Army Pets Tree Country Club Galtees Tod Menafee San Antonio Country Club Es Cloud Elib Menefee Iis Ambrose J. Byrne Frank M. “Pop” Lewis The Texas Galt Agsociation H. J. Brees Harold Leherwitz the Light William M. MeIn-tosh McDstosh Bob Bristol McIntosh R. YM. Gresham Mencfen C. E. Buller Frank Garcia Mynefee Byrne

Fight Results and Announcements From Various Regions

The report lists boxing and combat results with numerous names and locations including New York Newark Montreal Cleveland Buffalo and more. It notes knockouts outpoints and titles among fighters such as Hercules Parnell Jonun Harris and Frankin Daniels with scattered scores and venues across North America.

Ane Anneunied Ryeén Alizenerh Sol Carter Romi M. Yooul Hercules Parnell New York Duckig Cohen Toi Bellavius Jonun Harris Newark Charlie Jerring Frankin Daniels Merrick Creveland-fammy Bell Wen Youngstown Maxie Bes Cathori Ontario Sani Wil Heotady Duck O'Sullivan Im Falls al Mitchah Lackawanna Hazel Milo Ramenty Gotantod Gauehn Ag Carbondate Mickey Bellitere Hazlelom Pantio Wason Carbandale

Larkin Favored To Beat Stolz In Madison Square Garden Bout

New York March 23 Ins Larkin is a two to one favorite to defeat Stolz in a Madison Square Garden Thursday boxing match. The winner likely gets an Inter title shot as promoters push the star matchups between rising New Jersey fighters and top contenders.

New York Allig Stolz Tippy Larkin Madison Squatn Garden Larkin Inter Bob Mantomens Bug CN York Versiony Bart Stele Fiat Pep Nowi

Nila Winner Over Evans in Texas welterweight clash

GALVESTON MARCH 24 Manuel Villa from El Paso defeated Ben Evans of Oklahoma City after a 10 round welterweight bout to claim the Texas championship. Villa held the edge throughout, opened a cut on Evans, and retained balance despite Evans’s punches.

Galveston Manuel Villa el Paso Ben, Evans Oklahoma City Texas Villa Evans

Reds Rumored Trade for Novikoff in War Era Baseball

Newsy digest from PRITZ HOWELL at New York March 23 notes Red confusion and trade rumors as Lou Novikoff of the Chicago Cubs is linked to a Reds swap. It mentions Detroit’s rough intra-squad game, early pitching impressions by Wantel Mosser, and various league notes including Browns manager Luke Sewell and other rosters. The item captures scattered league chatter about allocations, injuries, and wartime player movements without decisive outcomes.

New York Detroit Tiger Yannigans Steve Oneil Wantel Mosser Point Pleysart St. Louis Browns Luke Sewell Hollingsworth Jash Cincinnati Ray Stare Reds Hay ¢O Chicago Cubs Lou Novikol Lawown

Neely Renews Rice Contract for Five More Years

BOULTON March 2 Trustees of Rice Institute announced Jess Neely's contract as athletic director and head football coach, due to expire June 1, 1945, has been renewed for five years. Neely joined Rice in 1940 and became athletic director in 1942, with trustees praising his work and his growing ties to Houston.

Boulton Rice Institute Jess Neely Neely Rice Clemson Lax Houston Khow Institute

Wimbledon Court Damaged by Bomb Near London

A bomb damaged Wimbledon Center Court in London as debris flew from a nearby England tennis club strike. Officials said the court would be ready for play by the summer, with Wimbledon having reopened after prior wartime damage in 1940.

Wimbledon Court London Wimbledon England

Alamo Belle Sells Between Poles in Bay Meadows Race

In Bay Meadows second race Alamo Belle faded to seventh as owner J B Gregory watched the bid grow between Burley and Gregory, finally selling during the race for amounts starting around $500 and climbing. The sale occurred as the horse ran, with Burley the buyer. The bidding ended with Alamo Belle crossing the line seventh.

Gregory Burley Alamo Belle

Horse Racing Notes Highlight Apprentice Star’s Meet Dominance

The report notes Bobby Permane’s strong showing in the apprentice division at Florida’s Tropical meeting. He claimed a double on Tuesday and victories on the first, fourth and seventh days, pushing his total to 34 wins in the past 15 days. Ocean Wave, a four year old from Calumet, was withdrawn from a DeSoto stake. trainer Ben Jonal said the horse wilted suddenly after a six furlong work.

Bobby Permane Florida Tropical Ben Jona

Softball League Opens April 3 at San Pests Park

San Antonis Amateur Softball Association announces opening night Monday April 3 at San Pests Park with two divisions. Officials and teams listed include Vic Koenning reelected and Merry Mislaki heading commissions, plus division presidents Major A Ray Fischer and Major B Raymond Fischer. Schedule: Major A plays Wednesday Friday, Major B on Tuesday Thursday. each division two nights plus extra Monday slots.

Otfinas Elgeter Schrddiles San Antonis Puerto Rio Niki Bob Jack Smith Gene Sen Norvel Saotoff Maence Roland Connally Raymond Fischer Weally Dodd Necht Teception Center Mano Jewelry Swift and Company Gerard's Centennial Dairy Ing huOh Rignal Company Kelly Wield Fichter Raters Lelth Headquarters Bakers of Port Ham Houston Moongrow Clule Clyb, MC, A Brooke General Bumplint

No Change in Coffman Case From Stroke At Dewey Place

Condition of Harry Coffman was reported unchanged early Thursday at Medical and Surgical hospital following an apoplectic stroke suffered early Tuesday. Coffman, a husky wrestling promoter, received limited chance of survival and lay helpless in his Dewey Place apartment for hours. Mrs. Coffman traveled from St. Louis with her brother Dennis and Coffman’s mother, son Henry, a marval aviation cadet, and a sister were expected to arrive Thursday. The wrestling show for Wednesday night was canceled because of Coffman’s illness.

Harry Coffe Medical and Surgical Hospital Husky Coffman Dewey Place Ines

Arcaro to Resume Riding at Gables Meet Final Week

Eddie Arcaro plans to return to riding for at least the last week of the Gables meeting after a rest from a heavy winter schedule. He will ride Four Freedoms of the Greentree stable in the Widener handicap and the Tropical Wandlesp April sprint, hoping to contest the 310,000 Tropical Wandlesp event.

Eddie Arcaro Gables Greentree Four Freedoms Lero

Baseball Workouts and Game Requests Highlight Local Teams

The Kelly field War Worker base ball team holds practice at 4 p.m. Thursday at Richterfeld followed by an important meeting. The Kelly industrial soldier team drills at Conception park at the same hour. The Dan's Cafe team of the Spanish-American league seeks practice games but lacks a diamond and asks for venues.

Kelly Field War Worker Richterfeld Kelly Industrial Soldier Conception Park Dan's Cafe

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