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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1945

Page

9

Stars for PGA golf amateur pro event kicks off Texas meet

Fort Sam Houston hosts the Texas PGA championship lead up as 116 pros amateurs and women tee off in a 29 foursome amateur pro format on a best ball basis. Low net honors go to Tod Mencke and Mrs. G C Blanchard with 19 1366 while three other pairs tie for second. Wednesday marks the five way golf carnival including the 72 hole pro Texas PGA, 12 hole pro net, women’s Texas open and other events.

Texas P. G. A Fort Sam Houston Fotal Tod Mencke San Antonio G. C. Blanchard Blanchard Menefee Taree Jimmy Garilh Ardmore Oklo Frank Lefevre Garth Jr Hugh Halff Frank Champ Beaumont Charles Armstrong Champ-Armstrong Texas P Cele

Sugar Basora Draw Shocks Sugar Ray In Philly Bout

In Philadelphia on May 15 Jose Basora a 11 underdog from San Juan battled Sugar Ray Robinson to a split draw before 14 853 fans. Basora pressured early landing body blows and led on points entering the final round before Robinson shifted momentum and earned the decision in none of the rounds. Judges split 1 1 1 to Basora and Robinson. Referee Daggett scored the bout even. Basora’s late strategy change nearly toppled Robinson before the draw.

Philadelphia Jose Bacora Séhor San Juan Ray “Sugar” Robinson Chample New York Jake LaMotta Sugar Basora Robinson Robinson Sige Jose Whitey Birnstein Chris Dundee Angel Lopez Harry Lasky Frank Knarea Borough Chariie Daggett San Antonio Black Missions Techfield Associated Press Fenting Greer Coyote Millee Generaitee Greer Murray Vn A Sanjay Tech Tae Houston

Local High Aquatic Stars Shine Across Week of Swims

City school swimmers kick off a busy five day stretch with the senior city title meet at Woodlawn Lake pool. The program features 40 yard backstroke and 100 yard freestyle races plus diving and relay events, while records centered on Don Smith of Tech and Dick Wertkaemper of Brackenridge loom large from recent years.

Skipaen Woodlawn Lake Yuar Wood- Ing Lake College Station Don Smith Tech Dick Westkaemper Brackenrige Smith Wertkinmper

Pro Amateur Pairings LOA Rh Saliey How

Listing of numerous names and initials appears as pairing matrix or draft schedule for a pro am event. Contains many individuals from diverse clubs and locales, with time stamps and fragmented credits, indicating paired entries and participant notes rather than a cohesive article. The readable segments suggest a roster of contestants, officials, and affiliates tied to a broader event context.

Unclear boxing match results and names from mixed OCR text

Fragmentary report lists numerous names and locations across states like HOLYOKE NEW HAVEN and CHICAGO with scattered mentions of knockouts and painters. The text is garbled, mixing fighter names, venues, and odds, yielding no coherent event or outcome to summarize reliably.

Godoy Decisions Walker In Heavyweight Scrap

Arturo Godoy beat Walkey Walker of Columbus in five rounds in Tel Aviv. Walker was knocked down in round five after being dazed following a hard exchange. Godoy weighed 195 pounds to Walker’s 190 as promoter Al Well said the South American is ready to fight Joe Baker or Jimmy Bivins next.

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San Antonio Golf Tourney Set For Breckenridge Park

The San Antonio Golf Association announced its third annual invitation tournament for Breckenridge Park the week of June 3 to 9. Included are women’s divisions, with Calcutta pool at the Gunter hotel Tuesday, match play Wednesday, and finals Saturday. Association secretary Bob Barber coordinates events at 590 North Alamo Street.

San Antonio Breckenidge Park Iune Amiateurs Calcutta Gueter Hotel el Tilthts Gunter Assocvasion Bob Barber North Alamo

Softball tournament schedule and late results reported

City Softball Association announces 8 p m Tuesday semifinals and quarterfinals with Aame Jewelery vs Brooke Mon hospital center and Bt Bnt Vrks vs Mocaglow A G. Earlier, a trio of games highlighted an extra inning victory for Mariner In the sixth and Alamo Jewelry’s 6 6 tie over Kelly Field Cigi lana. Other SAACG and Fort Lang Howaten league results noted, including WHPC, Fourth Army, and local college action.

Tupmoia City Softball Association Aame Jewelery Brooke Monspital Center Bt Bnt Vrks Mocaglow A. G Dioeday Ruin Martine Funeral Mpping Piselate Repair Kellyfield Puschage Guasardo Marratta Munk Mariner Weimer Rodriguez Weil Murphy Alamo Jewelry Kelly Field Cigilana Murty Roy McDowalland Lonth Larter Caria McDonald Jamakaton Hun Micmhs Imo Maho Fou Ced Fain Fey Hbt Inelurting Hal Smith Propett Grant Mowngiow Herr Raln Peabody Murephy Smith Havslip Abin Port San Wouston War Department Personnel Center Saabfd Fort Lang Howaten Mel Haenning WHPC AG Sfrs Heds Brad Apfeating Boys’ Club Tantlinn Fumes Fourth Arms Eniteted Sronk’ Hospital Enlistel Bronke Mfenex Msthegrort Eunrd Awsfrs Merces Brat Fourth Army Fierra Brooke Back RS Hives Aea Medica Beanke Negroes Atth Sch-Pow Agsfrs

Fans Mourn Honest John as Minnesota Icon Dies

Minnesota sports fans mourn John Getchell known as Honest John after his death at 44 from a long illness. The Carnegie Tech Notre Dame football hero of 1938 sparked a controversial Minnesota Northwestern game incident and remained a beloved figure in local sports lore despite fierce disputes over calls and officiating.

Minneapotas Comb Barry Foothill John 3 Jetehelpe 'Honen Getehell Carnegie Tech Notre Dame Quayler Carnegie Harlie Wall Triendlander Getchell Friedlander Neue Dane Dash BRARO Carnecte Bil Kern Usat Hever Kernanon Carnesle Tostik Raxas Gheistlan Taull Cetehell Claug Minnesota Widketh

Calvert Released to Minors by Cleveland

Cleveland releases Paul Calvert to minors amid unclear league action. The transfer involves Calvert moving from the Cleveland organization after a military related hold, with the Indiana league cited as the destination and a note on his eligibility to return not specified.

Cleveland Calvert Thie Clévelani Indiana Paul Calvert Mdeydareold Phelide Hallimora Rade

Hartung and Beers to Hurl At Tech Field

Hartung and Beers, ex pro right-handers, face off at Tech Field Tuesday night as Honda Comets meet Kelly field Fliers. Hartung, former Hondo High star, will duel Clarence Beers of Kelly. game time 8:15 p.m. Also on slate Fort Sam Houston Rangers vs San Marcos Navigators under new lights. Randolph’s Ramblers seek early-season lead with Marty Errante pitching at Renelolph against Brooksfield Grinders.

Tech Field Honda Comets Clint Hartung Kelly Field Clarence Beers M Hartung Hondo Minneapolis Vicw Honto Fort Bant Houston Comet Ane Fang Tat Nellene Jerry Witte Kelly San Antonio Mission Beers Frank Prowse Willy Weyland Haese Rangers Smith Mike Dick Navigators Randolph Ramblers Bibl Falk Marty Errante Brooksfield Grinders Renelolph Patce Warliwks Kerl Kolt Sam Danna Sanders

Big Falk Day at Randolph Field

Randolph Field honors veteran manager Tate with two presents as Rambler team aims for first place. The 3 pm game versus Brooks Field Gander likely his final home appearance before planned discharge. Don Rossi to manage Randolphs after Tate leaves. Marty Brante to debut 1944 mound start.

Tiestay Randolph Ramblers Capt Don Rossi Temper Falk Universiy of Texas

Legion Baseball Junior League to Hold Key Meeting in Austin

Officials of Amotie SAN Légion Junior pageball league schedule a 7:00 pm Wednesday gathering in Room 1619 at Frost National Bank, Austin. May 15 AP report notes 10 of 16 districts already listed with directors such as McC itn, Hedley Amarity and Mabry, across districts 2, 3, 7, 8 and more.

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Bowling League Opens Nine Week Schedule At Main Center

Bowling league with 29 teams voting in two divisions will start a nine week schedule at Main Center at 7 pm Monday May 28. Captain JB Ryan serves as president while WOIG Charlie Treuter acts as secretary.

Service’ Bowling League At & Pom Capt JB. Ryan Woig Charlie Treuter

Cast Removed from Joe Cronin's Leg

In St Louis on May 10 Dr Hobe F Hyland removed a cast from the broken leg of Boston Red Sox manager Joe Cronin and reported the leg was mending. Cronin was injured in an early season slide while the Red Sox were in town for a three game series with the St. Louis Browns.

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Schmeling Whines About Americans Says He Was Misjudged

Paris dispatch quotes San Antonio Mayor Lt. Wheeler saying Max Schmeling alive and arrogant as German fighters. Schmeling claims betrayal by U S sports writers, recalls injury over Crete and parachute jump. He says he was discharged from the army and never fully recovered, blaming biased coverage for his wartime misfortune.

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