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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1944

Page

2

Gambling Threatens Basketball in New York and Beyond

A garish exposé outlines gambling pressures on college basketball, focusing on high stakes, gamblers courting players, and the culture of match fixing. The piece notes arrests, suspicious bettors at games, and efforts by officials to curb the menace, with implications stretching from New York to the Midwest. It mentions Madison Square Garden and named teams and locales, highlighting a broader national worry.

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Hot Wells Eyeing Classy Eleven Football Team

Hob Westigan seniors and Lettermen led by Dave Ginner from Somerset are listed among veterans for the Hot Wells program. Coach Glenn Crorker voices confidence in a tough season ahead with a large turnout of more than 49 boys and a planned schedule, though details are obscured by fragmented OCR.

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Coffman Rallies After Bad Night in Wrestling Ring

Coffman recovers after a severe stroke at his apartment last Thursday and a week in hospital. He regained consciousness and recognized relatives and secretary Dorothy Livengood who pressed ahead with plans for a wrestling show at the Alte Municipal auditorium Wednesday night featuring King Kong Cox versus Hans Schnabel.

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Riverside Golf Association Opens Season as 40 Players Expected

Jack Carney, Riverside golf manager, predicts the Riverside Golf Association tourney will draw up to 40 players starting Saturday. New entrants must play from berateh as events launch with medal scoring replacing hole by hole play.

Jack Carney Riverside Golf Mulrin Tojaay Riverside Golf Association Mateh Bite Lee Joseph Saydboy Lapey Siiped W. Uy Robi Hoaby

Kelly Strong In Relay Meet

Kelly Sinase and a roster of athletes from multiple schools prepare for a crowded relay meet. The program includes 120-yard hurdle events and sprint relays, with names like Juli Yawkins Fraiers Sullivan Reedanind Glave and Norman Runge listed among participants. The piece reads as a vivid, albeit noisy, snapshot of a field events day with many event labels and athlete mentions.

Kelly Sinase Vei Austin Semple Juli Yawkins Damus Dergensay Fraiers Sullivan Reedanind Wieters Mark Dawton Mike Moko Val Valent Harnk ‘Troy Lawrence Wera Maxwell Pronjansky Leonard Welney Tehiva Welpats

Paige to Pitch Here in San Antonio Exhibition Games

Paige, a renowned pitcher with notable victories this season, will play exhibition games in San Antonio on April 18 and 19 against the Monarchs and Clowns. Booking announced by public school athletic director Cobb, with Tech Field led by the board promising strong lineups and early summer showings.

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Strict Rules Clamp On Young Macks

A spring training note details limits on poker games among Young Macks players and a curfew for serious drinking. The plan aims to protect chances this year, with management emphasizing discipline and readiness for the season.

Beau Jack Favored Over Juan Zurita in NYC Bout

New York on March 28 reports Beau Jack was installed as a four to one betting favorite over Juan Zurita for an upcoming non title lightweight boxing match at Madison Square Garden. The bout is slated for Friday in the first round undercard.

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Softball Leaders Convene Amid Regional Tournament Talk

An amid weekend gathering of softball figures including VWATLA officials and SanAAU leaders discussed the upcoming state tournament in Austin. Stokes, Vail, and TARP director from the area noted plans and governance under the Texas federation as teams prepare for competition.

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Cobb Takes One More Swing In California Return

Salbamento Calif March reports RA M Ty Cobb plans one final attempt at a baseball comeback. Now an Alberian businessman, Cobb agreed to try his hand at the Pacific Coast League opener where Los Angeles hosts the game in late April. Pitcher slated is Goy Bar Warren.

Salbamento Calif Mar Ty Cobb Verrell Cme Cobb Tye Los Angeles Goy Bar Warren

Texas League Considers 1944 Status and Offices

Texas League club owners face cost questions as they decide whether to renew office and salary commitments for 1944. President J Alvin Gardner sent letters asking for opinions on continuing expenses and possibly resuming play this year. A prior INS scan showed most clubs opposed playing in 1944, and meetings in Dallas failed to produce a decision.

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Fight Results From New York Boxing Event

Disjointed notes from a boxing card list numerous bouts across venues in New York and nearby cities. Several fighters including Dele, Fink, and misread names register knockouts or decisions with unclear card order and many spelling errors.

Cleveland Bowling Championship Opens May 7

The Cleveland bowling championship headlines the big event running May 7 at Cleveland Anml. It targets bowlers with averages of 200 or better aiming for an 800 series. A top prize of 1280 is promised with a total purse near 91000 and a grand award of 900.

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Women's Golf Brackenridge to Meet at Wie Park Club

The Brackenridge Women’s Golf Association members will hold a business meeting at Wie Park Clubhouse at 10 a.m. Wednesday. They will discuss a new tournament before staging final play in the current bracelet tournament.

Brackenridge Pack Women's Golf Association Wil H Wie Park

Dartmouth and Utah bid for NCAA finals at Madison Square Garden

Dartmouth and Utah meet in the NCAA title game in New York at Madison Square Garden. Dartmouth, riding a 17–4 record and 20 wins in 21 games, seeks the upset against the Utes who own the Western NCAA crown and a strong one-handed shooting attack. If Dartmouth wins, Utah will still play St John’s in a charity game. Navy rules kept Dartmouth from staying over.

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Golden Gloves Results From New York City Bouts

New York hosted Golden Gloves action featuring Alan te, MikhT, and Kansas City’s school student amid strong performances. Champions crowned include 126 pound Schoonmaker and 126 pound Jones, with notable wins by Kinney and Sta dffer in various divisions as the event showcased top amateur boxers across states and cities.

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San Antonio Kennel Club Dog Show Planned with Tents and Cirque Flair

Harold Scherwitz reports on the San Antonio Kennel Club two day dog show at Lions Field, Apr 8 and 9, with Dr C H Cable as president. The event features three rings, tented venues, circus atmosphere, obedience tests, and dogs from many states plus Canada and California. Cable organized new clubs in Corpus Christ!, Austin and Waco to boost entries, with shows lined up across Texas and notable cities, promising a large, varied entry list and trophy array.

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Jefferson, Harlandale lead Texas Relays tuneup

Parker and teammates from Jefferson and Harlandale high schools pace a prior triangle practice at the 1 stadium with sprinters Parker and Perry Salle setting fast marks. Edison’s Fred Baxter leads the state in the 880 as rivals Moore and Loren push times. Alan Sparkman towers in the pole vault while local schools hold informal meets ahead of the Texas Relays at the University of Texas Memorial Stadium next Saturday.

Tne Jeffersony Son Harlandale High Uris Texas Texas Memorial Charley Parker Jefferson Austin Bill Kunz Cette Perry Sai Fred Baxter Edison G Moore Jatterson Baxter Perry Alles Kenneth Loren Landale Merkel Nck Baldovas de Moore Penny Biles Joe Kernaf Alan Sparkman Irvin Benekenridge Leon

Scharlack Heads to St Louis With Daughter for National Event

Louis Scharlack, winner of two matches in last year’s national table levels tournament, will depart Thursday with his 11 year old daughter Minam for the St Louis national event. Miss Marjorie Wilcox, state and city champion in women’s singles and co holder in doubles, plans to attend. Also joining are Cubby, Jodie McCarley, and Manning Fowly as they entertain at service centers and plan table tennis demonstrations to stay sharp before the St Louis meet. Scharlack expects to make a creditable showing.

Louis Scharlack Helbre Minam St Louis Marjorie Wilcox Miss Wilcox Scharlack Cubby Jodie McCarley Manning Fowly Aviation Cadet Center Wanler Hane St. Louis

Dog and Quail Club Meeting At Municipal Auditorium

Dog and Quail club invites sportsmen interested in dogs and quail shooting to attend the Tuesday meeting in the west wing of Municipal Auditorium. Two mile pictures and an early half hour program will be shown, with secretary Les Fer providing details.

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Marriage, the race horse, nears institution status

New York reports on the race horse named Marriage, a gelding tied to multiple wins and high earnings. Once claimed and shuffled among owners, it rose from modest races to top fields, including victories at Empire City and Washington Park. Despite setbacks from lameness and nerving, Marriage has built a storied career with substantial earnings and a reputation as a remarkable bargain in the sport.

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Girls Hit Basket in AAU Tourney

ST JOSEPH MO March 28 They crown a queen in the Le th amma Women s national AAU basketball tournament Tuesday night. Early action centers on girls who hit baskets as second round games proceed Monday night. All-America Anu uinchtek returns with the fourth seeded Chatham Blanketeers Elkin NC in a game with the Ur Peavers of Dallas Texas. Misa thideback paced her team with 26 points, Willie Watson led Cincinnati Greens with 30, facing Nashville Buginese college. Wichita Racings meet Hazel Reynolds 17 points against Dora Weight Pittsburgh Westinghouse in a 47 12 victory over St Joseph Coca Colas. Motor Coaches of Little Rock Ark No 2 tests Florida Gulf Life Insurance Jacksonville. Maxine Showalter and Mary Henry scored a dozen apiece as St James Kansas City beat Kansas City Gateways. Des Moines Pepsi-Colas eliminated Kansas City Gateways 78 19. Cardinals of Okmulgee beat Wichita Beecheratt 29 16. Dallas Hornets beat Lenox 29 23 and Nashville Vultees beat Atlanta 34 16. TOM MILLER REJECTED Philadelphia March 26 Tom Miller 21 year old Eagles end rejected for military service due to stomach ailment total 14 Eagles available for NFL season.

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