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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1945

Page

7

Godoy And Denson Set For Main Event Tonight

Godoy a heavyweight favorite from Chilean roots and Johnny Denson of Indianapolis clash in a ten round main event at Municipal Auditorium as promoter Bill Payee stacks a five fight program. Denson and rival Mar were part of the night’s lineup with several four round bouts and a San Antonio crowd eager for action.

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Women’s Golf Event Planned by Breckenridge Bark Association

The Breckenridge Bark Women’s Golf Association schedules Nap Journey at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday.

Breckenridge Bark Weddenday

Miller Bowls High Scores in San Antonio Visit

Veteran exhibiter bowler Miller Bowls High Scores during a five day San Antonio trip. He averaged around 210 in four matches with peaks near 217. He defeated rivals at Texas venues, including scores of 1821, 246-467, and 169-109. Reinwiger edged Miller 207-176 as Simon warned others of Miller’s strong scoring.

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Sinking survivor Wally Grassmack Returns Home

Wally Grassmack, famed local athlete and former all-city basketball star, survived the sinking of the escort carrier BisMarck Beau off Two Jima. His wife Jin Seguin reports a brief letter without details, noting he was not injured. The event follows his prominent role with Alamo Jewelry’s baseball champions and city sports prominence.

Wally Grassmack San Antono Settoall Nome Bismarck Bea Jima Jin Seguin Atink Ing Wally Grasamuck Alamo Jewelry Company Ality Seftbmll

Ike Williams Triumphs In One Round At Arena Bout

Dusky Ike Williams of Trenton blocked Dorsey Lay of Philadelphia in 2 46 of the lead round at the Arena Monday night to claim a set at Juan Zurita’s Nicaraguan bout. A crowd of 12,312 watched Williams outpunch Lay early then finish with a decisive right to the jaw. Other bouts featured Archue Winer winning unanimously over Pat Demers and Tony Olivera winning in light bout action.

Ike Williams Kaye Patladelphia Trenton N. Ty Dorsey Lay Philadelphi Arena Monnday Williams Benim Lay Igiors Juan Zurita Nica Bile Mexico City Waliatis Philedelphian Rentanile Thel Univas Fising Arcnue Winer Winnieton Del Pat Demers Brockton Mass

Marines Wounded In Action From Fort Worth Stars

Martin Gillespie former Fort Worth football tailback and Kyle Gillespie once a city grid star are reported wounded in action. Gillespie as artillery observer was hit near Ewa Diria on March 1 and is in hospital able to sit in a wheel chair. Martin Gillespie was wounded February 20 while with infantry in Germany. his condition described as slight.

Port Worth Art Kyle Gillespie Marines Star F. CG Lverson Marti Fort Worth City Gillespie Cyluy Ewa Diria Martin Tin Germany We Slicht

San Antonio Amateur Softball League Sets Major A and B Lineups

The league organizes Major A teams Brooke General Hospital Dodd Field Randallphs School of Aviation Medlcins St. Gerard's Alamo Jaw elry and the 7-Up Botllers, with Major A also including Maonging Club Colorado Cubs Richter's Bakery B-1 Guadalupe Community Center and Kelly Station Hospital. Major B teams play tonight and Thursday, Major A games Wed and Fri nights. Season opens next Tuesday April 2. Father James Suiliway of St. Gerald's elected finance chair, succeeding Dada field’s Thent. H. A. Speer transfers. Cpl. Alex Hooks succeeds him as Daddfield Softball coach, Fort Sam’s Servee Baseball team to name a new top coach this week. Brooke Heepsal and Alexander alry loom as strong city contenders. a practice game at San Pedro Park Tuesday features them, with other matchups at San Pedro this week including F-Ugp Botlers vs Alamo Wednesday and Cadet Center Friday.

James ‘Suiliway St. Gerald's Association Finance Dadafield H. A. Speer Alex Hooks Servee Brooke Heepsal Alan Drewe Alry City Softball Association Tangle Svt San Pedro Park San Pedro F-Ugp Botlers Alamo Cadet Center

Fancy Golf At Fort Sam Fort Sam course record

Fort Sam golf course saw a notable round by Heart who shot a four under par 64 after a 34 12 on the front and back nine. Pro Rowe H Hart of Talias, a wartime veteran stationed at the post, praised the round as the best score seen on the Fort Sam layout.

W. K. Hall of Dales Port Sam Houston Wealp Cormier Stanford Fort Sam Heart Wni Mr. Miller Harvald DeVanyard Feddersohn Port Sam Rowe H. Hart Talias Hart

Sunday Schools TNwakenten Bouyton Bowl Summary

Sunday school event notes mention multiple teams and players in a rough lineup with references to a Bouyton Bowl style match. The piece names Jefferson Helestis, UBantixt Snentay, and Fort San Boys among others, with unclear game outcomes and locations including a central athletic meet and a Methodist Saturday gathering.

Tnwakenten Jeferson Heletis Ubantixt Suminy Book We Ye M. Cd Fort San Boys Sam Enna Sengae Hee Fingl

Southern Ups Roster Rules and Bonus Adopted

Birmingham news reports Southern association clubs may carry 22 players for 90 days, 20 for final 20 days, and 30 during interim. Directors set 7500 in player bonus amid proposals affecting class moves and salary ceilings for players. The shift reflects changes tied to Te Girn and Shaughnessy players, with discussions on Teague Jump to AA.

Birmingham Ala Southern Association Ie Shaughnessy Hanes Aloning

Baseball Briefs from New York and Major League Rumors

A garbled baseball roundup from KEW YORK on March 27 details player movements and training notes. Mentions Dodgers president France Rivkes, possible first baseman position for Rickey, and Galan’s busy butcher show timing. Reports also cover Phillies, Red Sox, Braves, Indians, White Sox, Cubs, Pirates, Reds, Giants, and Yankees updates with signings, workouts, and exhibition plans.

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Exhibition Baseball AL Fort Belgolpha Fort Beloga Clash

A scrambled OCR style account records an exhibition baseball game featuring AL teams at Baltimore and New York venues with players such as Feldman, Diggs, Stith, and Tabacheek listed amid scattered team names and locations. The text mentions Navy and Curtis Bay areas, and includes multiple garbled player and place references suggesting a historical score or roster notice.

Net champion wins Brookline indoor Nationals title

Marc Lay Alor received a first round bye before Katherine Winthrop from Wearby Hamiston defeated Mrs. Robert Elwell of Qoodham 6 2 6 4 to reach the women s national indoor singles final. Helen Pedersen of New York led the field into the third round by beating Jetn Pipes of Wellesley 6 1 6 0.

Brookline Mass Marc Alor Katherine Winthrop Wearby Hamiston Robert Elwell Qoodham Langwearts Helen Pederseyy Ribany New York Advancr

Hoag Sparks Indians as Center Field Earns Shot

Hoag, 36, recovering from army discharge and tonsil surgery, returns to spring workouts with renewed vigor and a shot at center field for the Cleveland Indians. Manager Lou Boudreau leans on Hoag’s pep to steady a thin infield, while Pat Seerey and Paul O’Dea vie for outfield duties.

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Harlandale and Heights triumph in Bexar meet records fall

Harlandale tops Class A with 29 points and Alamo Heights leads Class B at the Bexar County Junior Conference track and field championships held at Heights Stadium. Nine meet records were broken, including 220 yard dash and broad jump in Class A, and 100 yard dash and relay in Class B, as Edwards, Hurlandale and Alamo Heights players set top marks and contribute key points.

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No Timeout Cage Coaching Sparks Rule Debate

A national rules committee discussed allowing coaches to instruct during timeouts and a change to prevent ball loss on inadvertent touches near the hoop. Other proposals include widening the free throw lane and moving jump balls to the center circle for study. Villa plans rest before upcoming boxing bout.

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Censorship and rumors swirl around wartime baseball at Kearns

Sportlights by Harold Scherwitz reports on heavy censorship surrounding baseball at Kearns Utah where major league and AA players are rumored to be gathered for military era training. The piece notes publicized departures, unclear plans, and the scramble to glimpse the program while editors quarrel with secrecy. It also recounts Lehmberg's clashes over funding and logistics for student athletics and a chaotic campus scene.

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YMCA Championship Cup Final At 8 30 P M Tuesday

The YMCA title will be decided at 8 30 PM Tuesday in a finals showdown between two close rivals. Both finalists have strong seasons with only one league loss, setting up a tense race for the league tournament crown as the Y seeks its unbeaten run and a decisive victory in the finals.

Mmcla Beng Ball Kelly Tastalladanis Tttech Halt

Women's AAU Basketball Tournament Round Two Opens

Fragmented OCR notes describe May ST Joselil and other teams advancing in an AAU tournament with matchups including Cardinal over Kansas City, Missouri State University, and Nashville Tennessee. The report lists second round pairings across multiple cities and venues, with unclear scores and obscure names.

USO Walon Rouge Briel Pennare Lait Tock Ark Weastayan Nashville Tean Tenax Town Nikhtean Penal Caina Cincinnati Ya Hornets Dallas Shorty Artras Adana Teen Tuamesa Coltene Raatigs Wienita Kansa Denver Cole Dry Gada Woakinghouse Tutteburgh Fhanis Honiery

DePaul Wins to Face Oklahoma in Mythical Final

DePaul clinched the New York tournament title by defeating Bowling Green 71 to 54 before 28 168 at Madison Square Garden. St John’s took third place by upsetting Rhode Island State as the Demons advance toward a mythical national championship game against Oklahoma A&M.

DePaul New York Chicago Ray Meyer Quinter Windy City Bowling Green Madison Square Garden St. Jon's Rhode Island State Tash Sear the Demons St. John's Georges Town NC. A. A Grorge Mikan and Company de Faal Big George Whitey Kachan Pasaine Forceptans de Paul Ted Altogethecly Mikan Gomle Teit Yunner Uwe Nevett Bob Kurland Aggies Alhogh Violets

Illinois coach Kinther earns raise after state title

Decatur March 27 Pr Gay Kinther, longtime basketball coach at a large Illinois school, guided Decatur to the 1965 state title and saw his annual salary raised from 3400 to 4500. The school voted to name the gym in his honor.

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Mother of Athletic Butler Boys Dies

Obituary notes the mother of Steve and Kitty Butler, prominent San Antonio athletes, dies at 65. Funeral set for 4 p.m. Wednesday at Zizik-Kearny chapel.

Butler Boys Cai Bliggs Ein Hubler Steve Kitty Buller San Antonio Zizik-Kearny Chapel

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