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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1944
Page
3
Austin's Big Maroons rolled over Jeffs at home before a crowd of 1106, extending their momentum in district 18-AA. The Jeffson Whitstangs from San Antonio, defending league champions, faced a decisive defeat as Austin's tall, quick team dominated on both ends.
Austin toook a bruising victory over Brackenridge, 26 to 6, with a powerful forward wall and stout defense. Wilton Davis surged 33 yards for a second quarter TD, George Photo and Darla added scores, and Proctor sealed the win with a late interception return.
Kerrville defeats Tech 28 to 0 as Kerrville movers spark early drives. Tech opened strong but Kerrville’s defense and special teams turned game with key plays including a touchdown run and a blocked punt. First downs favored Kerrville 16 to 8 as the home squad stayed aggressive.
Notre Dame meets Navy in Baltimore as 65,000 fans expect a top afternoon clash. Navy, 8-5 favorite after defeats by North Carolina Pre-Flight and Georgia Ford, aims to upset the Irish and stay among the undefeated. Army and other top games loom across a busy college slate.
The passage lists many names and fragments from a football game narrative. It mentions Austin regulars, Marcon and Samuels, Jones, and brief plays with blocked kicks. A long roster-like line follows with numerous surnames and garbled spellings, indicating a damaged recap of players who saw action.
CHICAGO November 4 The Boston Red Sox today claimed Seattle fielder Lionel Christopher of the Seattle team in the Junior league’s Weyer Aratt. The Red Sox moved to 20 players taken thus far in the 1844 draft depth for which major league club owners pay out $145,000. Nineteen players were claimed at one draft meeting here Wednesday but under the rules eligible players still can be drafted up to midnight Saturday Landis office explained. Christopher batted .290 in 390 games for the Seattle team of the Pacific Coast League last season and was drafted at $7600 for Class AA leagues.
In a District 18 AA clash at Corpus Christi, Eagles quarterback Arthur Sweet ran for three touchdowns including 14 and 60 yard scores and threw two TD passes to Mae White and August Erlueth, lifting the Eagles to a 32 7 victory over the Bucs as Jerdime Bingek scored for the Bucs.
Edgewood crushed Poteet 20 to 0 to move toward the 26-B district title. Covel Shelton’s team scored twice on passes and a late run as Urbanowleh and Bourgeois connected for a TD, with Neely adding a later score. Teammates Urbahoewich and Frill suffered injuries after a kickoff return.
TMI Panthers upset Central with a 40-6 football win on Friday night in a standout performance. Woodward led batting pace with four runs while Purver, Barrotool and Coe contributed to a chaotic scoreboard.
Lanier Volcanines beat Burbank 21 to 7 at Alamo Stadium led by Lacier and Sepulveda. Edison defeated Welle 25 to 6 to stay in title chase. Harlandale thumped Hondo 20 to 0 as Tobin Rote and Carl Gubbiesch scored and Welch added a 90 yard interception return. Heights rallied to edge Uvalde 18 to 4 with Ben son and Cox contributing key plays.
Baltimore report notes Navy as favorite despite Notre Dame's seven year winless streak against them. Coaches prefer the Irish to be tested by Navy's power attack, with past scores and trends shaping expectations for the upcoming game.
A chaotic New York boxing card features Louis, Kayoes Spar Partner, and Lamotta delivering knockouts in exhibition and pro bouts. Johnny Denson falls in the second round as Louis dominates heaviest fight of the night, while Lamotta overwhelms Kochan in the ninth. Promoter Mike Jacobs highlights a talent-rich Garden show with Green and Graziano delivering dramatic moments.
A troubled OCR of a fight results page lists numerous names and places in jumbled form. Mentions of Augusta, Portland, New York, and Havana appear among scattered surnames and nicknames. The text references bouts, times, and weights in an unclear sequence with no coherent outcome.
Mrs Francis Moran an ardent golfer builds a cart mounted on bicycle wheels to carry her baby and caddie while playing Fox Hills Golf Club course. Her daughter Barron, two, watches as Mia Morana wife of Blair Sei and former pro Joby Moran join at Fox Hills.
Sam Goldfarb was re elected president of the San Antonio Golf Association without opposition at Friday night’s meeting in the Breckenridge Park Club House. Ted Menefee was elected vice president and Jack Ammannsee along with Bob Barbe were named secretary treasurer. Directors elected include 9. O. McCaski, Alex Thom O, BR Cntch Smith, EB Watsch, Earl Hall, LeRoy Brann, Earl Howe, Terry O Daniel, C Bill Morris, Ames, Allen Parksworth, Charles H Quinn, Holtis Bridgman, Ww. Milter pi Symmons. Tickets for the Texas Open were printed and sales started with potential size increases to match other winter tournaments.
In Wichita on November 4 two Dallas women reached the championship finals of a Southwest invitation golf tournament. Mrs. George Mobile defeated Mrs. H R Behrens, while Mrs. Tracy eliminated Mrs. Ai Lever. Scores noted include Mrs. Harry Hewitt 93, and a 22 1/2 stroke showing. The event saw firm pairings and a rough triple lie following plays at Bracknerd Park.
Monk yea Keeps Winnin in Mexico City as Yonqunrberfing today. Monk Wilson of San Antonio defeated Ed Anders of Houston. Robert Riegel and Rollie Selliot of Houston, the former defending champion, also won Friday.
A rodeo at the Bostan Garden left a rider badly hurt when a maddened Bratinsa bull tossed him to the ground and gored him. He was taken to the city hospital. Gerd Roberta from the Cinmehar dude ranch dominated the events, taking first in saddle brow and bull Flame, and second in harsbeck riding.
The San Antonio Horse Show opens at 8 p.m. with three performances over Saturday and Sunday at Brackenridge Park Arena. Afternoon shows include an event for children. Tickets cost 60 cents general admission and $1.20 for box seats. sales at Brackenridge stables and First Blue and Whitly.
The report summarizes multiple games across the region with teams like Wellaton Mungion, Blacks, Wesco, Birmiddy, Pelday, and COLI. It notes a drive by Bookland to Eltington, a Southweast camp, and a Friday night gridiron at a rainy Canyon-Points site. It mentions West Texas State beating Laihook Arty Air Field and college matchups including Miami Florida vs Minnesota and Drake versus Oleg.
Stars gather for a major tenpin tournament opening with more than $10,000 in prize money. Over 500 top-ranked bowlers entered the singles event aiming for a $12,000 total prize pool across eight games and an eight-lane venue. The Chicago area host and Detoyott squads compete for top honors as play continues through the weekend with events including the two-man and Holy Bless competition set for next week.
The Randolph Field Ramblers meet Texas Agricultural College from Arlington on the gridiron at Randolph Field with civilian attendance restricted. The Maxwell file game at Alario stadium is scheduled for Saturday night after a 2 30 kickoff.
Former world heavyweight champion Max Baer arrives in San Antonio after two months at Fort Logan Colorado hospital. He came with Captain F. Jay Altman of Kelly Air Force Base. Baer, who had enlisted as a physical instructor, hoped for a discharge to seek medical operation in New York amid lingering spine injuries that shortened one arm.
Be vine War Horses stay unbeaten with a 12 to 7 District 37-4 victory over Eagle Pass. Peck Bush scored twice on two Devine passes, boosting the team’s points for the season to 227. War Horse defense allowed all scoring, with four shutouts in the four games. Crystal City looms. the winner will decide the south division title and face North division winner for the league crown.
AGT basketball in Lawrence announces upcoming KU coach Forrest G. Allen confirms December matchups with Missouri Colorado and Kansas State. The following night Kansas faces Nebraska, while Kansas State meets Missouri and Nebraska plays Kansas State in a series of early season games.
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