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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1945

Page

2

Watt leads Brackenridge in dramatic San Antonio title win

In a tight Brackenridge High School San Antonio state meet, Watt starred as the Eagles edged Jefferson 28 1 2 to 26 1 2 before about 3000 fans at Memorial Stadium. Watt scored on key events and the Eagles claimed the team crown, with Brackenridge totaling 29 points to Jefferson's 26 1 2 as Watt overcame an earlier hurdle to anchor the finish.

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El Paso Tennis Meet Highlights Mixed Results

El Paso players feature in a chaotic tennis report with boys and girls matches. Notable results include multiple doubles wins and several straight set finishes as competitors face opponents from Amarillo Brackenridge and San Antonio schools.

Unclear prompt fragment on athletic meet results

Fragmented OCR sports item lists events, locations, times, and placings across multiple schools and meets. Names like San Antonio, Abilene, and AbSTOO appear with times such as 9.6 and 22.7, plus various athletes and venues. overall the piece is garbled but centers on track and field outcomes and team scores.

Clock Breaks and Pugs Box Extra Round

A confused report from last night at the arena notes a scheduled ten road main event where Berry Wright of Cleveland and dhinmy Laalar of New York fought in a match that saw a malfunctioning clock. Referee John Carry cleared the field after the eleventh round. Grey did not require the extra round to decide Garry's outcome.

Maw Tlaven Conta Mayr Berry Wright Cleveland Dhinmy ‘Laalar New York Killer John Carry Ravel Gerey Garry

War Workers Beat Trip at Tech 6 2

The War Workers defeated the Trip at Tech by six to two on a chilly Friday night at Teen Field. Kneapper had two hits, Reming and Beets allowed eight hits, while 7-Up and Stuart pitched for the War Workers.

Trip Tech Pele Ehill Kneapper Stuart

Chaotic Fight Results from Multiple Cities Reported

A scrambled collection of fight results lists fighters and outcomes from New York Philadelphia Baltimore Toronto and other locations. Names appear garbled and many entries are unreadable or partially legible, with KO and decision notes scattered across cities and venues.

Janiro Extends Streak with 37th Win in Eight-Round Victory

In Youngstown Ohio Tony Janiro dominated Sammy Parrotte of Pittsburgh to secure an eight-round decision at St Nick's arena. The bout drew a strong crowd as Janiro chalked up his thirty seventh win, signaling continued momentum and boxing strength.

Nea Yori Tony Janira Youngstown Ohio Lehighigh Sammy Parrotte Pittaburgh Bo Nick

Cochrane's Title Defense Hinted in New York Bout

May 5 New York report says promoter Mike Thegus shaping Cochrane title defense under AMEpikes with Gilwenberg predicting New York as venue. Competing bids from Wilkes-Barre Bastar Los Angeles and Chicago-inspired offers range from 15 000 to 875 000 dollars, while only a June 1 signing for Muce remains secured.

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Mack Picks Detroit To Win

Philadelphia May 5 Mack Dean of baseball and manager of the Athletics says Detroit will head the American League at season end. He cites Al Denton returning to form and Roy Collenhine addition boosting the Tigers. He expects rivals like the Yankees and Browns to challenge in a repeat of last season.

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Pieretti Wins Again as Beavers Spotlight Looms

Pacific Coast League notes Pieretti, the four foot seven inch pitcher from Beavers, wins again amid draft price speculation. Crumbling headlines recount his $50,000 value, struggles of a potential third major league status, and his decisive win over the Athletics with run support from Myatt.

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Cleveland at Ghwage and Other League Matchups

A jumble of team pairings and locations lists many games across leagues. Cleveland vs Ghwage, Sh. Loniis at Detwolt, New York state teams and national fixtures appear with partial city names and scattered scores. The text lacks coherent narrative and full details.

Senay Si Schitne Cleveland Ghwage Sh. Loniis Detwolt National Deagie- Chienaa Sh. Tonle Thaglon New York Tronkiyn Philadennis Cyne Knnarl Piven SHU Kanationat League and Ifemon League and Ifemon’ Enatienned Felibas Gapina Fehlay Fasten All Dames Goslnoned

Texas Women Open Golf Slated Here

The Texas Women Open golf championship for pros and amateurs will be held May 14 to 26 at Fort Sam Houston course. Organizer Col J Weller Moore announced after a call with Sam Schneider of Corpus Christi, Texas PGA president. Babe Didrikson Zeharing and Getty Jameson are expected to attend as guests. event features 72 holes medal play open to home players and visitors alike.

Texas Professional’ Golfer's Association Part @am Holston eoules J. Weller Moore Por Zam Sam Schneider Corpus Christ Texas Pga Babe Didrikson Zeharing Getty Jameson West Coast Fort Sam Schmelder Jimmy Devarel Corpus Christi Licut Ben Hagen Tea

Mrs Te Ojos Wins Weekly Handicap Golf at Port Sam Houston

The Port Sam Houston course hosted the weekly handicap tournament of the Women’s Golf Association on Friday with Mrs Te Ojos MLZI-77 taking first place.

Te Ojos Mlzi Antovid Women's Golf Association Port Sam Houston

Monterrey Golf Invite Opens With Local Players Dominant

In Monterrey Mexico Bobby Hiegel of Houston and Polzin of San Benito led men’s division play at the Monterrey invitation. Hiegel defeated Al Modlin and Monk Wilson in Friday rounds while Polzin beat Bob Barbee of San Antonio 4 and 3 and then Ed Brody of Harlingen in the afternoon. Mrs. Henson reached the finals by defeating Mrs. Al Lever 3 and 2, and Mrs. Beredum defeated Mrs. Coffarar 6 and 2 to advance in the women’s bracket.

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Local YMCA Gymboree ExhibitionDraws Crowd At Deal

A lively Friday night at the Deal gymnasium featured the YMCA Gymboree sports show. The event showcased athletics and a televised program with notable athletes appearing, including local figures and performers, as the audience enjoyed demonstrations and entertainment.

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Unclear Baseball Notes From Mexico League Match

Fragmentary report lists players such as Cabana and Antonia Bult with 445, Portes and Torrecn referenced. Mentions home runs, a four run frame, and a Sohgur listing five brothers in a Texas link. Details are garbled but indicate Mexican league action and player mentions.

Bailly Cabanas Vins Mexico Altibs Piso Texas

Turbulent Texas Swing In Brief College Baseball Game

A garbled game report from Texas mentions a conference clash with Southwest details. Conrad pitched the early innings, Walters finished, and others contributed as the team held late. The narrative references Tuscaloosa and college venues amid unclear names and dates.

Lexy Houned Bas Wall Garer Conrad Jolie Hels Walters

Softball City exhibition games held at San Pedro arena

Softball city association exhibition games opened with St. Gerard's 54 defeating an opponent in the first rally. In the service league, Randolph beat Kelly Field 10-0 as Gerell Clark fanned nine. Normayne blanked Simson 8-2 and Cadet Center outlasted Randolph WaACs 2-2 in an ad hoc event with a Jelly Race closer.

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Mexican Champion Cordova Faces Schnabel in Big Texas Match

Mexican heavyweight champ Cordova meets Hans Schnabel in a no holds barred bout at Municipal Auditorium. Ray Clements looms as referee to keep the bout within the rules, with three other undercard fights featuring Strongbow vs Loydlack, Dontee vs Mangageli, and Groan vs Wieppening.

Bob Corneva Mexico Texas Municipal Auditorium Hans Schnabel Cremater Doraliy Livengann San Antonio Schnabel Cordova Ray Clements Clements Alditortuny Jules Strongbow Pornar al Loyulack Popwar Ganadian Paffy Dontee Bobby Mangageli Himmberto Jack Had Boy Chicago

Mitchell Parks Dies in Pacific Action

Mitchell Parks former Aaylor sports star was killed in action in the Pacific. His family in Elkhart Texas was notified. He played football and baseball from 1934 to 1948 and served as a Marine Corps corporal on a carrier involved in attacks on Tokyo and Iwo Jima. Both his mother and wife reside in Elkhart.

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Baltimore Signs Another Skaff

MORTREAL May 5 41 Mone aiken Temeny Theuns of the Balti more Duternational tongue baseball fegin announced today Mie acqui AIMOn OF new sYEtts baseman Mike Skaff brother of Baltimore Tiltd-iweker Frank Skaff Mike has played in the Pacific Coast and Eastern leagues is 23 and wounds to younds They said he signed the infield sight enseen in an effort to strengthen one of the Orioles weak spots

Mortreal Moneaiken Temeny Theuns Baltimore Duternational Fegin Mie Acqui- Aimon Syetts Mike Skaff Irother Baltimore

Derby Day Hops To Turtle Derby In Louisville

Mud on the Churchill Downs track delays the Kentucky Derby doings as officials plan a turtle derby to observe the original date. Trainers and jockeys prepare for a late Derby with no official race, proceeds for crippled children, and a stew of contenders awaiting the real word on a new date.

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Junior Highs Du Wagoner and Walter Lancaster advances in singles

Du Wagoner of Junior High and Walter Lancaster of Hatyuarie reached the singles quarterfinals with a 6-1 6-0 win over Barnard Marlow and John Cleghorn of Stawthorne. Friday’s results moved them toward the matchups for the next round.

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Parolees Probe Ohio State Coach Recruiting Probes

Chicago May 5 Westert conference officials said they were investigating charges tied to Paul Brown former Buckeyes coach. Ohio State officials reported raiding to Cleveland for 1942 players and that Brown would face action within days. Groza and two others were contacted by Cleveland club as OSU debated future of its program amid postwar pro league plans.

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