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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1944

Page

4

Randolph Ramblers Face Northwestern Pirates At Home

Randolph Ramblers, buoyed by eight straight wins and national recognition, host the Northwestern Pirates at Alamo Stadium in a 2:30 p.m. Saturday matchup. San Antonio talent lifts the Ramblers with Frank Means and Rick Wentkwemper leading a seasoned lineup against a younger Pirates squad.

San Antonio Randolph Field Ramblers Alamo Stadium Mighty Ramblera Corsatrs Eadeus Huhter Ramblera Frank Means Rick Wentkwemper Searon Fagies David Mumme Haxiindale Robert B McDonald San, Antonio Ramblers Pirates Bucs Elypse Southwestern Texas Georgetawn School Randolph Field

Boxing Night Results Deluge From New York Garden

Fight results from New York and San Francisco report a crowd of about 18 100 as Greco of Montreal outpoints Bobby Talfin of New York in four rounds and Ruffin defeats Greco on a six round decision. The San Francisco card features Zamita knocking out Jerry Moore in the sixth, with multiple undercard bouts and notes of ring actions across cities.

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Harlandale High Eyes 36-4 Crown At Alamo Stadium

Harlandale High, unbeaten district leader, seeks its first district title since 154L by beating Burbank at Alamo Stadium Saturday night. A Burbank win, aided by star back Jerry Mangum’s absence, would swing the district race with Alamo Heights looming next week. The Indians, riding a key win over Burbank, aim to seal the crown with one district game left.

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Mangum Out Forces Major Football Shuffle at Burbank

In a shakeup led by Coach Les Preltier, Burbank unveils drastic lineup changes after Mangum’s back-injury sidelined him. Four starters shift across backfield and line positions as GP Metreless, Wha las, and others vie for prime roles against Edison.

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Jefferson High Routs Tech 29 6 In Muddy Clash At Alamo

Jefferson High school extended its win streak over Tech Buffalors to 14 with a 29 to 6 victory before 1828 fans at Alamo stadium. Perry Samugis scored twice as wet footing slowed both teams though Jeff’s backs found daylight. Pollock added a late TD reception and interception as Jeffs clinched at least a tie for second in the 15 AA standings.

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Lilacs speaker set for Lanier PTA on education

The Lanier PTA meeting at the school auditorium features Margarite Zepeda reporting on state convention matters. Rodrigues will give the first view press for the Lilacs, and the session includes a Spanish talk on Educational Opportunities for All.

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College football slate eyes key clashes this weekend

Navy meets Purdue in Philadelphia while Penn State hosts Michigan State. California visits USC. Alabama faces Mississippi State. Michigan battles Wisconsin as Notre Dame eyes Northwestern. Nearby games include Army at Penn and Cornell at Harvard as regional and national title hopes hang on Saturday results.

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Ohio State Michigan clash draws record crowd at Lakefront

In Cleveland Ohio State and Michigan football will play before a national audience after a ticketing mix up led to temporary seating expansion. Capacity at Lakefront Stadium will reach 83 900 for the Big Ten showdown as officials scramble to accommodate fans. Temporary seats between stands R and the drack were added, with 2845 more spaces planned to be set up by stadium manager John Wasie and university officials.

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TMI Battle Lively Yet Falls to Tivy Antlers

The T. M. 1 Panther delivered a strong game in Keeville but could not overcome the Tivy Antlers who won 18 to 12. Vie Tarver and Bott Woodward scored for the Panthers, while Tom Mc Daniels connected with Cook for a score and Barron for another, as the game featured multiple long plays and key runs.

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Football Tonight ALAMO STADIUM Starting Lineups

Football Tonight at Alamo Stadium features 8 PM start with lineups listed for Hanlanda le and Burbank squads. Top players include Serre Faley Douglas Sheedy Allen Chapman Gordon Ballon Jack Frobeese Tobin Rate Gerald Sahm Joe Bird Jim Thumbley Virgil Tope Robert Welch and others with reserves shown for Harlanda­le and Burbank.

Hanlandale Serre Faley Douglas Sheedy Allen Chapman Gordon Ballon Chieppe Winkler Howard Good - HE Jack Frobeese Tobin Rate Lee S Gerald Sahm Joe Bird Jim Thumbley Virgil Tope

San Antonio Symphony presents Zino Francescetti violinist

Social calendar notes a 3 15 p m concert by Zino Francescetti at the Municipal auditorium with the San Antonio Symphony society. Also listed are a new shower for Mrs Rogers from 5 to 7 p m in honor of Miss Virginia Eddings and a dinner party at Randolph Field Officers' Club for Miss Nancy Brand with cocktails at the home of Larry Prichard and a rehearsal supper for Hats tlette Denzis and Pic Howartt Goodman.

San Antonio Symphony Society Zino Francescetti Municipal Auditorium C. Rogers Virgina Edding Licut Gol Charles ‘Kottmen Randolph Field Are Larry Prichard Jack Qonels Tlette Denzis Pic Howartt Goodman

Hodiak’s Red Quarter Hit Highlights South San J

In a South San Antonio game Hot Wells battles South San J for the league lead. Ed Metts and Scott connect on a 20-yard pass for a touch, while Hodiak’s break sparks Hot Wells to a 7–8 win as the Bobcats falter. The article also notes cast and film industry mentions, including Livvie De Havilland and Frank Aji tr.

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Football Results From Riday Niger Games At Army Field

Military base events show Bucknell defeating Presbyterinu 22 to 18 while South Plains Texas Army Air Field also posts a score of 18 in a rugged matchup. Bryan Finla and Crewell Tayvers lead scorers as teams deploy solid offenses.

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Landis Boss Long As He Wants Job

Chicago report says Landis, turning 78 Monday, could keep the baseball commissioner post until 86 if the vote by the Allert tan and National leagues extends him. A two hour meeting backed re-election and extension of the major league pact to be finalized at the winter meeting December 11-12. Landis remains in St Luke's Hospital for a health check and is due to return to duty January 32. The plan envisions a seven year term to 1953, with a possible reshaping of the office under a new authority. Salary is $60,000 yearly.

Chicago Landis Tan Flery St. Luke's Dainball Will Harridge Remas Harridge Fata Frick National League Leste M. O'Connor Baseball Advisory Board Black Sox CineInati_ Hila Marridge

Army Navy To Baltimore Brings Cheers

Army and Navy will play the annual football game in Municipal Stadium Baltimore on December 2. Tickets cost 4.50 with 95 cents postage and hand tax, four per applicant. A Washington meeting will finalize details soon as fans rush to secure seats.

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Boy of 10 Gets Back With .22

HARNBON Ack, Nov. 18. The deer season closed for 10 year old Mord Nur vel within an hour after it opened. Milford set out from his home near Bergman with a 22 rifle. Not far from home Milton fell down in the statement, but recovered to bring the buck down with a nail-posed shot. The buck weighed 156 pounds.

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Navy Wins Sixth Straight over Army in Baltimore Meet

Navy defeats Army 32-19 at Annapolis shift to Baltimore follows postwar relocation demands. Amid travel limits and prewar cadet disruptions, the series moves to a public viewing site with nationwide broadcasts planned to reach service members stationed abroad.

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London considers banning professional wrestling

London public control committee advised against professional wrestling saying it lacks sport value and is degrading and unhealthy entertainment. They noted popular interest faded before the war after its American roots and proposed a ban by the county council.

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Billiards match results and wartime baseball hiring news

AP reports Welker loses in a championship clash while Topps and Dullard feature in a four point win after a tense afternoon block. In New York Eddie Froench, Yankees trainer in 1942, returns to the Beachall club with Ed Barrowski announcing his post after serving with a medical battalion at Camp Livingston.

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Crucial Tests In Southwest

In Dallas and surrounding areas, Southwest Conference football tests unfold as Rice struggles with Texas A&M while SMU faces Texas Christian. Arkansas could claw into title contention with a win as Texas and Rice vie for spots, and Texas Christian leads the race with a key showdown looming. Also noted, England cricket great Maclaren dies aged 73.

Hunters Track Deer and Turkeys Across Texas Brush Country

In wet cool weather hunters in Mason Kerrville and surrounding counties reported high deer and turkey sightings during the first two days of the season. Mason county ranchmen cited income from hunting at about $70,000 with 200 bucks imported from Arkonyon for dogs. Lucker, secretary of state fish and oyster, estimated totals of game value and potential revenue from hunting leases approach significant sums.

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