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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1945

Page

6

Classy Kids Top Ring Card at Auditorium

Mexican or Filipino welterweights 16-year-old duo spar in main 6 round bout at Municipal Auditorium promoted by Bill Ven. Reynolds and Pilipino undefeated past two years with rising West ranking. Lianes meets Hembold in semi, plus four round bouts featuring Toctighos and others undercard. Describes box office plans and venue setup.

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New York Dodgers Triumph Amid Turbulent Showdown

A chaotic fight filled with miscues and standout moments sees New York teams clash in a high stakes matchup. Notable performances from key players boost the home side as visitors push back, producing a tense finish and shifting momentum for upcoming fixtures.

RAGE To Wie GRIDTION Provo UK May 2 Brien

Fragmentary text notes a sports event in Provo with unclear names and outcomes. It mentions basketball, a national field event, and several garbled proper nouns. The readable items include a May date and references to athletes or teams in a sparse, uncertain report.

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Light's Medals for Swimming and Track at Ceremony

At the Tivsen event, Light’s medals were awarded to numerous athletes for excellence in swimming and track. The ceremony featured speakers, school officials, and presenting guests including Superintendent of Schools and local publishers, with lemonade served and students recognized on stage.

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Bartfield Hurt Landing Kayo in New York Bout

Bartfield defeated Guy Stroun in New York on May 22 in a costly lightweight bout. He suffered a broken right hand during the fight but secured victory, with expert notes suggesting a need for further evaluation and potential medical care.

Bartfield Kayo New York Jinny Battfeld Suk Guy Srtoun

Marshall Returns To Mat Briefly In Wartime Wrestling Memoir

A garbled 1940s style wrestling note recalls Marshall’s short mat return amid wartime hype. The piece mentions rings, promoters, and fan interest, with scattered references to farms, real estate, and the wrestling scene. It hints at a comeback and future appearances, signaling ongoing interest in Marshall’s mat career.

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Boxing fireworks and missing weigh-ins daze Philadelphia card

Reports from New Orleans and Philadelphia recount chaotic boxing notes with bouts and weigh-ins. Promoter delays, fighter withdrawals, and late changes color a week of ring action as Arnolds gifts pace to Lang while Revell’s absence looms over the Met card.

Godoy Cleared In Fight Probe

Washington May 22 The district boxing commission ruled no foul play found in the Walker Godoy bout with Godoy of Chile stopping Buddy Walker of Columbus in the fifth round of their 7rovown match An investigation began amid questions of whether the sparring and outcome were fixed with medical examiner Dr Lenn Garcia noting no clear evidence of foul play and the probe concluding the bout was not fixed as of last Monday night.

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Cadet Center Warhawks Aim For Second In Tough Week

Cadet Center Warhawks battle Kelly Held Piers at Tech in a key clash for second place behind San Marcos Navigators. Randolph Ramblers seek an eighth straight win at San Marcos while Fort Sam Houston Rangers face Honda Comets. Marty Errante shelves third league win at San Marcos as Navigators hope to climb toward first with Randolph win.

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Al Jolson Wins $13,350 Bet on Race Outcome

In New York on May 2 a wagering report notes Al Jolson securing a $13,350 win on a race bet. The odds and payouts are detailed with bets like $45.40 for $2 and a $400 stake involved. Other mentions reference bets, bettors, and an upcoming fight card set for May 38 at a Springfield area venue.

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Snead posts 67 in Salem round for record

Peabody Mass May 22 A S Snead carded a 67 Monday setting a new Salem Country Club course record on the New England tour. He shot 67.4 average over five rounds, finishing with 339 total as part of the PGA veterans rehab fund benefit event.

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Lombardi Becomes Top Homer Hitter

New York Giants catcher Lombardi becomes major league home run leader by hitting his 8th and 9th of the season against Pittsburgh, driving in 27 runs and lifting the Giants in the National League standings. Cardinals beat Dodgers 4-0 behind Donnally. Marion, Kurewsky, and others contribute.

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Haegg Returns Home After Long Transatlantic Flight

The article notes Hooray Haegg has completed a long transatlantic journey, flying from England to Goeldhore and then train to Malmo. Haegg is now employed in a binder in Malmo, marking his return after forty something years abroad.

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Where They Play Tuesday Maseral in San Antonio

A readably garbled sports note lists Tuesday matchups including San Antonio and Philadelphia as centers of activity. It mentions several teams and venues with unclear specifics but hints at a national league arrangement and city pairings across multiple games.

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Exhibition Baseball Ad Highlights Early Season Action

A scrambled exhibition baseball ad lists players and teams including Cincinnati and Baltimore clubs, with names such as Flav Remintt, Doherty, Siepgart, and Th nal Anshe. It also mentions the American Association standings and several regional games across leagues, noting scores and matchups like Wilkes-Barre and Scranton.

Machee Siepgart Cole

Kid from Plainview Challenged at State Galt Tournament

AMATILLO May 22 Twelve players gathered for the eleventh annual West State solo golf tourney in Rerves. Eighty-five year old Dink Theever of Shamrock arrived, joining Reeves and others as the oldest participants. Champion Molmes of Shamrock won the first tourney in 1927 and defended his title alongside Red Gober of Austin, Harrison Smith of Oklahoma City, and Roy Allen, the 1942 winner.

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Jeffs Tech to Stage Golf Playoff at Willow Springs

Jeffs and Tech will stage a playoff match at 3 00 p m Tuesday at Willow Springs for the senior high school golf title The match features Ralph Helgum Tech Phil Harkins Jefferson Richard Puente Tech James Templeton Jefferson Cesar Vela Teen George Terrell Jefferson and Ernest Puente Tech Jefferson in a scoring contest on Nar sea basis

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War Workers Drama Ends In 12 1 Loss At Tech Field

War Workers and 7-Up squads both fall Monday night at Tech Field. Battlers lose 12 to 1 in a base wall game while both teams drop the financial battle by 44 to 4. Crowds draw about 750 for the gross of 89 dollars plus expenses. Ed Knupper walked nine, while Sazhig and Kneusper pitched and fumbled with third strikes. Riley and Tattlers roll to 4 to 7 loss as War Workers post two runs in the ninth and seventh.

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Texas League debates return as clubs weigh restart

Dallas May event. The Texas League votes on restarting after a season pause. Survey shows Shreveport Dallas Oklahoma City Tulsa ready. Fort Worth Houston Beaumont San Antonio lag. Leaders from St Louis Cardinals system back resume if player supply suffices. Fort Worth and Beaumont tied to war progress and manpower.

Dallas Texas League Shreveport Oklahoma City Tulsa Fort Worth Houston Beaumont San Antonio Sam Breadon Lewis Cardinals Amyotté Lbstine J. M. Reeves Brooklyn

Bettye Mims White Wins Dallas Women’s Golf Championship

Bettye Mims White captured the Dallas Women’s Golf Championship at Lakewood Country Club on Monday finishing with a six over par score. George B. L. Noble Jr. placed second with a $3 prize.

Dallas Bettye Mims White Lakewood Country Club George BL. Noble Jr

Country Club Golf Tournament Entries Noted at SA07 Event

The Country Club announces entries for the SA07 Ladies Challenge, with players from ALAND and nearby districts set to compete. Showcasing rising talent, the field includes prominent names such as Charles Srovleinia, Mrs. W. C. Ables, and Mes Tob Fox, among others, as the event unfolds with plans for Wednesday rounds and tee times.

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Wrestling Event Promoter Faces Turbulent Night

Fragmented report describes a wrestling event with chaotic scenes as promoter and participants clash in a crowded arena. The text mentions wrestlers Robby Mnavagore and Silas Biyori among others, with chaotic actions and unclear outcomes during interwoven match segments.

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