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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1945

Page

9

Godoy to Have 5-Pound Edge On Denson

The South American welterweight Arturo Godoy will have a five pound weight advantage over Johnny Denson of Indianapolis in their 10 round bout Tuesday night at the Municipal auditorium. Godoy weighed 202 pounds to Denson’s 197 pounds and both appeared fit for a fast, hard fight.

Arturo Godoy Tve Johnny Denson Indianapolia Municipal Auditorium Central Catholic Godoy Joe Lewis Mone Gay Denson AY Weill Mike Cgilay Joe Baksi Lou Nova Tom Mawriello

Azteca Stops Ed Die Crrda In Scrambled Bout

Mexican welterweight champion Kid Azteca knocked out Ed Die Crrda of Mexico City in the sixth round of a 10 round bout. The bout lacked clear title implications though a win might have earned Cerfa a future challenge.

Mexico Qut Kid Azteca Eddie Crrda Mexico ‘City Cerfa

Williams Choice To Whip Dorsey In Philadelphia Fight

In Philadelphia a ten round bout at the Arena pits Ike Williams against Dorsey Lay with Williams a 4 to 1 favorite. Lay is expected to challenge for the lightweight title if he wins. The card also references a potential match involving Juan Vargas and notes a historic loss by Wilkie Joyce in Madison Square Garden.

Philadelphia Ike Willams Fitihle Dorsey Lay Lay Trento Negra Juan Vairita Wily Wilkie Joyce Madison Square Garden Maren

LaMatis Rated Favorite Over Costner in Chicago Bout

Chicago report states middleweight Lamotta LaMatis now 0 5-2 favorite to beat George Costner in Cincinnati. Costner previous line suggests weight advantage for Lamotta. Notes indicate Costner previously beat by Ray Robinson and enters ring after 24 bets, with boxing edge anticipated by some observers.

Chicago Mirek Wernke LaMatis New York George Sugar’ Costner Cincinnati Yweley Mandy LaMatin

Oklahoma City Y Wins Rassle Title at National Meet

Dallas reports on March 26 the National AAU Wrestling tournament crowned Oklahoma City M.C.A. as team champion. Douglas Ler of Biltmore was named best individual wrestler. Lee beat Joan Unuel of Naval Air Training, 16 to 5, in a notable match.

Dallas Oklahoma City Dhil Kinin Tulsa Okla Tilohard Dickenson Tilia Ovla

College Fives Open National Title Week

AEW YORK March 26 championship week opens with De Paul of Garcago meeting Bowling Green for the national invitation tourney while New York University tangles with Oklahoma Aggies for the N A A Crown. Winners meet Thursday for the national title. De Paul center George Mikan, 6-10, faces Ohio State’s Don Otten, 6-10. Mikan injury risk noted but expected to play. other games include Saint John’s Rhode Island opener and Oregon edging Utah in a thriller. coaches propose scoring curbs to the NCAA.

AEW York de Paul Garcago Bowling Green Ohlo New York University Oklahoma Aggies Giants George Mikan DePaul Dames Don Otten Ohioans Milken DePaul Rhode Island Blaze Inverite Demons Mikton John's Rhode Island A. A. Tings Onlo State Herve Sedurdey Homa Aggies Arkansas Kaen City Kentucky Tufts Oregon Utah

Baseball chatter spoils opening day rosters and injuries

The report lists opening day plans and early-week developments across MLB camps. Cubs expected Claude Purseau to start, Charley Grimm reshapes staff, Parson and Rame noted as veterans. A’s beat the Phillies with hits from Divkebsh and Tres, while other camps cite injuries and lineup shuffles at Braves, Yankees, Cardinals, Browns, and Pirates as teams prep for spring games.

Chicago Cubs Claude Purseau Ies Han Zionth Charley Grimm Sae Parson Porte Cubs Lick Ind Chicuay Glairi-Souhinaw -Chii

Ham n Rye Play for The Phils in Wilmington

In Wilmington on March 6 7 the Ham n Rye brothers Garyly Hamner and Tam n Rye prepared to distinguish themselves in a game against Grangille. The players asked each other to pronounce their names and answered with a lighthearted guess about their nicknames as the crowd watched.

Wilmington Phille Mankeer Grangille Garyly Hamner

Exhibition Baseball by the Avwnciated Tropa Boston

Exhibition baseball event featuring teams such as Boston, New York, and St. Louis with Toledo and Barnersdee Navy. Postponed games noted amid war grounds conditions. Mentions players and relay teams, with limited readable names and affiliations from the damaged OCR.

Tropa Boston Aston Aquaehinnton Barnersdee Navy New York St. Louie Toledo War Grounds

War Workers Easy Winners in Camp Ball Clash

War Workers dominated Richter field Sunday afternoon as they knocked in 14 runs in the first inning and cruised to an easy win. Kenny Huff slammed two doubles and a single while Leroy Epin added three hits as the War Workers collected 10 hits against three pitchers. Greer drove in two runs for the losers with small but steady offense throughout.

Nan Aan Pyar Syorkers Besaball Campalzi Lounie Greer Leroy Epin War Workers Rhe Greer B. Beat M. Beatt News Fischer Racamontes Engle Smith Reining Stuart Sanches

Weekend sports update from Nyihe Argneintad

A garbled weekend sports note references professional basketball and a tournament context with teams and locations like Wayne Ind and Detroit Rot, mentioning Leyton Chi Acwie Avintore VA-52 Grand Rants and Wey University amid unclear events and results.

Nyihe Argneintad Chiengo Wayne Ind Zollners Aerna Wert Chaminenanyyhi Leyton Chi Acwie Yeats Detroit Tampetitinn Furdaveste Tilomtied Bean Sanghaf

Softball Divisions Set by San Antonio Amateur Assoc

Atlantic City March 26 1944 details hinge on the San Antonio Amateur Softball Association to assign teams to divisions with a 7 90 start time. Johnny Lindall of the New York Yankees mentions a scheduled draw and an April 3 re induction physical by a California draft board. Lindell plans to report. Oscar Grimex Thawise asks to take an exam in Camden New Jersey. Taifelder Lakewood death pHOAld to permit a field examination in Camden. The Radio girls softball bat practice at 6 30 pm Monday at San Pedro. Oed Olympic gamer recalls a ghostly olive garland in ancient Greece.

Sann Antonio Amatogy Atlantic City Johnny Lindall New York Yankees Lange California Lindell Oamdan N. J. Taifelder Oscar Grimex Thawise Lakewood

Stanley Cup Playoff Semifinals and Results Summary

Fragmented season results show Montreal, Toronto, Detroit and Boston advancing and posting varied scores. Cleveland, Indianapolis, and Hershey listed with other amateur league placements. overall weekend results reflect multiple teams and cities with mixed outcomes.

Sermifinals Elent Solata Monitrensm Toronto Wok TG. OG Fhe Toronim Montreals Montreal Pinata Ae

Pigeon Race Results and Obituary Report

A mixed page notes a pigeon racing event with times and names, followed by an obituary item. The race details include winners and timing, while the obituary reports the death of Mrs. Barbara Mostill, mother of Jolony Mosill, a scout for the Chicago White Sox, with funeral services planned in Whitington.

Mosties White Ind Jine I Ral Boaom Whitington Harhara Mostil Jolony Mosill Onicago White Sox

Man Recovers Golf Balls With Lake Dragging Device

ATLANTA March 20 Jack Sawyer unable to work rigs up a crude golf ball retrieving device. He built a wooden roller with blades and a light rope system to drag the lake bottom. In three weeks he recovered over 2000 balls and earned about 4 dollars and 30 cents per day for cigaret money.

Atlanta Jack Sawyer Jake Sawyer

Sweepstake golf results at Brackenridge park and more

Sweepstakes golf at Brackenridge Park yielded Monk Wilson net 75-60 for first money amid multiple ties and flights. J K Blark C C Switch Fidel Barrera Jack Rheinhardt and J Henson notable entries. Fort Sam Houston tourney saw various low nets and gross. Lieuts Rose and Maupant plus Maj. Lutie, Sgt. Dele, and others posted top scores. Central American TENNIS results crowned Case la Rica champion over Salvadar in final matches.

Monk Wilson Brackenridge Park Accord J. K. Blark Col C. C. Switch Sowth Plate Fidel Barrera Jack Rheinhardt Rea H. Hark Fort Sir Houston R. Mr. Rose Maj. W .Lutie Sgt. J. Dele Lieut Bo Ro Maupant Herry Bivens Bivens Triesch Jon Sote Sota Ted Tor Unita Tien Bil Mactly Charles Aidt Tiele C. FE Medwards H.C. Lockhorn Jack Guenry Caurem Riverside Dis

Byron Nelson Wins Greensboro Open in Big Crowd

Byron Nelson captured the Greensboro Open on Sunday with an 88 86 total 271 13 under par beating Sammy Byrd by three strokes before an estimated 10000 fans The Texan strengthened his place as golf’s top money earner this season after a string of top finishes and a sharp improvement over 1944 performances Nelson led in prize money this year with a total of 10888 while proving his consistency across 48 rounds and four strong showings in recent events Byron Nelson’s victory sets up a looming winter tour rivalry with Sam Snead as the circuit moves toward Atlanta and Durham.

Cheensboro N. C Byron Nelson Texas Flere Ab Tucson Ban Anonic Corpus Christi Texan Nelson Sammy Byrd Fry Byron Byrd Elect Sayny Totel Sinil Nelgan Sam Snead Sam Berd Leonard Dodds Smta Son Taylor Getnee Seiko Ky Surat Tor Eriee Low

Philips 66 Puts 3 om AIP Squad in Denver hoops scene

Denver reports detail the AAU basketball tourney with Philips 66's AIP squad finishing strong. Notables include Frank Tulmos, Scat McNatt, Cor ydon Carpenter, and George Howburg on the Denver team, as well as runner up Casino and other players amid a 47-40 final. Jack McCracken, 34, announced retirement from basketball to join the army on April 4.

Aritost Telly Makers Gissin Rob Cris Wielllin, Inc Tnred Negrill Bethusent Hollywood Sinty-Sixes Wimy “Scat McNatt Paw Lindemann Corydon

Tarpon Fishermen Enjoy a Big Day

In Brownsville area anglers reported a productive tarpon outing on Sunday. A group led by H. A. Mickworth landed about ten tarpon, with one boat claiming a spectacular catch lifting 47 tarpon on the line while trolling.

Tarpon Bhownbyille Maren Rio Grande Nene

Granieri Wins $700 At Houston Bowling Classic

San Antonio bowler Willie Granieri won the Chase Barhast Memorial bowling classic at Houston Recreation Palace lanes, earning $700 from a 1650 eight-game total averaging 195. Teammates Dr. C. L. Uooyer Leroy Leifeste and Arno Tessmann shared the remaining winnings while Cowper Tessmann and Leifeste finished out of the money. There were 112 entrants with Chirence Leonard of Mouse Jay close behind and Direk Farr of Galveston third with 1525.

Willie Granieri San Antunin Tenpin Chamopion Chase Barhast Granieri Chirence Leonard Mouse Jay Ping Direk Farr Galveston

Zamzow Wins Turner Bowl at Boysville Benefit

Zamzow triumphs in both scratch and handicap divisions at the Turner Bowl benefiting Boysville in Elgin. Peters leads ladies scratch with 221 and Conning second in handicap. event raises $1217.50 from a 100 percent Tate donation, with total donations and bowling returns totaling $670.50. Milwaukee reports also note Milwaukee Hello bowling results and standings with Norris and Pagel leading for their teams.

Elgin Zamzow As Peters Bertha Conving Boysville Zammw Nat ‘Aylor Wim Ils Peters Bertha Conning Jeanntte Callan Alice Tills Boysville Projet

SMU Delays Spring Gridiron Drills

SMU announces later start for spring training, pushing drills to May 14 for 39 days. Coach H N Teassel notes reduced practice time to accommodate other duties while field prospects are evaluated. Lettermen include Roney McWilliam, Leon Schulz, Earl Cook, Jack Elliott, Pete Kollarieds, Dave McGoy, Troy Pads oany, Gene Wilson, Gene McClintock, John McParind, Teed Miles, Bu Squires, James Melitta, and Mowilli ame.

Dallab Mareh Bonpietn Methodist University H. N. Teassel Tojave Mustangs Singua Aethoy Ragséll Hart Beean Tarlor Mack Roney Mc Williame Leon Schulz Earl Cook Jack Eliott Pete Kollarieds Dave McGoy Troy Padsoany Gene Wilson Gene McClintock Jown McPariind Teed Miles Bu Squires Backajaames Melitta Punya Mowilliame Sehitle

Five annual Galveston county wolf hunt yields five wolves

Galveston on March 26 reports the fifth Galvestony county wolf hunt held Sunday. The chase began at dawn with participation from hunters across the state. Dr Paul C Harris Houston dentist organized the event following a cattle herd issue in the area.

Galveston Paul C. Harris Houston

Jockey Guild Suspends Don Meade

In Mexico City stewards suspended jockey Don Meade for reprehensible conduct. Jockey Guild general manager A J Cleary announced Meade also faced suspension from the Riders’ organization, citing racing integrity concerns involving Mexicans and Mexico. Cleary said Meade would have a chance to test his side, and apologized to Mexican officials. Meade, a top American jockey, had notable success including the 1923 Kentucky Derby win on Broker’s Tip.

Miami Don Meade Jockey Guild Meade Hipodrom de Las Americas Mexico City A. J Jock” Cleary Fiders Cleary Mexico Clenary Ding

Dalton rompe victoria en la carrera principal

En el Hipodromo de Caliente y otras corridas, Guy Dalton dominó la prueba estelar de la cartelera anunciada, estableciendo un récord en seis furlones. Ralph Neves pilotó al ganador con pago de 5.60 pesos. Ratlle Denhan siguió en segundo y De fenue completó el trío. En Louisville se reportó un fatal incidente en Downs Où varias caballos y personas resultaron afectadas. se investigan las causas.

Mexico CCE Guy Dalton Tabasco Sun Amu San Ralph Neves Ratlle Denhan Gwyitt H. PB. Bonner Texas Air Master Scum and Dish

Monaco Passes Up Cleveland Chance

Monaco reports indicate Cleveland Indians will pass on the opportunity with Monaco leaving San Antonio for training. The team eyes other infield plans as Ken Kellner and Pete Peters consider roles, while docked by unclear reports about draft votes and roster moves.

Cleveland Indians Lafayette Ind Feninn San Antonin Blas Monaco Monaco Clavelimt Hegemay Ewe Joy Paul Bathmore Orxioles Ken Kellner Neupet Mack

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