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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1944

Page

4

Colorful Career Ends At Age of 78

The article reports the death of Ganvaaruyner co-JP-Keneaney Mountain Landis at 78 after a 65 day illness. It notes coronary thrombosis as the cause, his hospital passing with family nearby, and references his long tenure as baseball commissioner beginning in 1821 while recounting reactions from Ford Frick and other league leaders.

Ganvaaruyner. Co—Jp Keneaney Mountain Landis Joseph Crons Landis St. Luke's Hospital Tannils Tie Warty St. Louis Barons Wul Harridge Amiedcatt Feague Ford Frick Nawtional League Frick Hareridge Chicago Gaeve Landds Veen Harvidge Dians League Las Ye BM O'Connor Federal Une Amperican National Trague Chicago “Ringk Ihrer Feartess Rony Chi- Peo Sidd Bexkelde Heudis Cul Reed Gramm Suscime Philigs O'Canuir Poly

Old Bones Pony Pal Pests Dies at Age 30

In Binghamton New York a long time companion of Exterminator, the famous Kentucky Derby horse, a Shetland pony named Pests reportedly died aged about 30 after a long companionship of 17 years. The pony’s keeper recalled Old Bones never touched the animal on the day Pests passed.

Bingham Tun N. Yu Whiner Mourad Peatinis

Turnesa Leads Portland Open In Foggy Third Round

Mike Turnesa of White Plains N Y surged to the top at the Portland Open as heavy fog and waterlogged greens challenged a star field of pros and amateurs in the 72 hole event. Turnesa posted a 36 35 71 for two rounds and led Snead by two shots heading into the final two rounds.

Portland Ore Mike Turnesa White Plains N. C Mike Turnesa Links Ie Sport Shead Irailes Sletamin' Sam Reequires Turnefr Parteures Hall Ipa Ant Snead Nelson Gyron Nelson Toledo Ohio Twler Hie Denny Shite Akron Oulo Jonen Winter Ax Jack Gage Slim Notle Banta Barbara California Wille Goggin N.Y Bob Hamilton Evansville Ind PG. A Harold McSpaden Philadelphia Natonal Apex Ralph Guidahl San Diego Woon Emig Wood Mamareneck Nhe Hig Mon Ed Lowery Sam Pranets Chicago

Boxing results reveal night of intense welterweight action

New York area fights featured Delaney Doyle in a 10 round win over Pete Deruxea, while local punchers such as Robinson 140 pounds and Alan von Altthes competed. The program also highlighted a 3 round finish for Rik caxtrenth and notable knockouts including Solin ty Dawson and several upsets among rising contenders.

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Fighters Work Out At Central Gym

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Ortega Wins Texas Title in One Minute Stop Match

Manny Ortega of Biggs Field El Paso defeats Johnny Kid Pelt of Juarez Mexico in a featherweight championship bout. Ortega scores a one minute five second knockout in the second round to claim the Texas title. Ortega weighed 125 pounds. crowd details and precise weigh-in unclear.

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Mansell Campaign Boosts OUATTANOOGA Area Support

The article notes Mansell and associates pressing for recognition and mentions his football past at Sewanee and Georgia Tech. It cites Hales, sports editor of the WAR, and references a Friday B29 yard report from FT Intonso about honorary letters and local schools owning the generated publicity.

Mansell Ouattanooga Rats, Noy Arie Haywood Shepherd Mansell Bay Ane Tonto Texas Intonso Hales

Wonder If Ne Took Able Top Wonder If Ne Took Able

State College on November conto game day prepares a squad of 24 for a matchup with the University of Fitinburgh. Coach Bob Higgins of Bonn State quotes cautious optimism as he fields uncertain plans and comments from assistant Biggin.

State College Bob Higgins Bonn State University OF Fitinburgh Biggin Bob Willing

Michigan and Ohio Get Top Billing Today

Michigan and Ohio headline a packed Saturday slate as top billing with Western Conference title implications, while Notre Dame faces Georgia Tech in Atlanta and Army and Navy rest before December games. Other fixtures span Cornell at Penn, Northwestern at Indiana, Wisconsin at Iowa, and Texas Tech amid a broad, diverse slate.

Michigan Ohio New York Uwe Kritting Bucks Down In Dixie Notre Dame Georgia Oklahoma Ita East Army Navy Yale Agnin Virginia New Haven Cornell Penn Cay Brown Dartmouth Columbia Penn State Pittsuaygh Atlantic City Air Base Princeton Lehigh Rutgers Swarthmore Urstus Midwest Northwestern Indiana Puri Iowa Seahawks Town Mimrtita Wisconsin Kansas State Nebraska South Mississippi State Tennessee Kentucky Duke North Carolina Southwest New Mexico State Texas Ghistian Rive Souler Methodist Tech Arizona State Recky Mountain St. Mary's California Berkeley

Notre Dame 1909 Captain Dies After Auto Crash

The 1909 Notre Dame football captain known as Cap Edwards was found dead at a country home near South Bend after years of illness from a 1935 automobile accident. He had recently returned home after six weeks of treatment, with rewards and executives linked to his name aiding coach Knute Rockne and staff. four children survived.

Oouth Bend Tut Nev W. Howard Edwarts Notre Dame Cap South Bend Rewards Lee Brudebaker Corporation Corchra Knute Rockne Hank Anterson Elmer Layden Nod

Norton Denies Alabama Invitation Amid Sugar Bowl Talk

AGLLEGEE STATION Nov 35 Texas A and M officials denied reports Alabama had invited them to the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Authorities in Birmingham noted Alabama and the Aggies were among invited teams, but Norton said he had not been approached. Alabama figures varied, while Texas A and M practiced with the University of Texas Longhorns ahead of a Friday session.

Agllegee Station Texas A. and M. College Athletic Alabama Birmingham Ala Tap Alabamie Aggies Lassie New Orleans Geach Homey Norton Ucee Ieadets Olster Alabma Maay

TCU and Rice clash as Frogs seek title shot

The Texas Christian Horned Frogs ride momentum into a mud soaked Texas showdown with Rice Owls in Houston aiming to secure a Southwest Conference championship berth. Rice counters with key injuries to Walmsley and Nichols while TCU faces a tough second game in two weeks and eyeing other conference action against Texas Tech in Lubbock.

Associated Brent Texas Christian Horned Frogs Houston Klee Rice George Walmsbvy A. J. Nichols Walmsley E Nichols Ed George Miner Vrogs Frogs Texas Souther Methodist Lexus Tech Lubbock Tech Dordar

New Orleans OC S earns two wins in round robin volleyball

Transportation carp beat McLran Prisoner of War Camp 18-7 15-2 15-5, and Alva Prigoney of War Camp 15-2 15-5. Medical Service Fort Sam Houston defeated Camp MAXey 16-1 15-4. McClaskey General Hospital defeated Alva 15-4 16-15, Camp Maxey beat McLwat 15-9 4-16 8

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Ned Day 613 Pins Down to Krumske in Nationals

Ned Day wins 613 pins in a 60 game national singles title match held in West Allis Wisconsin. The hometown favorite Ned Day faces challenger Paul Krumske as the event moves through Chicago and Krumske leads early with a 22.19 average and 813 pins after 30 games.

Ned Krumske West Allis Wis Ned Day Paul Krumske Chicago

Record Long Odds Victory At Klang Wan Shanghai 1920

Don Robledo ridden by Bill Ingle wins at Klang Wan race track Shanghai on June 11 1920 with a $5 ticket paying $15198720. A single lucky fleet sold caused a wild commotion among racegoers as Don Robledo leads wire to wire by one and a half lengths. Also notes Society events and weddings including Alec Templeton recital and marriages at First Baptist Chapel and Alamo Heights Methodist Church.

Don Robledo Bill Ingle Klang- Wan Shanghai China Don Roblero Ysnhigs How Ok Aubursie Senate

50 000th issue marks London Times record milestone

London newspaper the Times celebrates its 550,000th consecutive issue, noting it has not missed a publication since its birth on January 1, 1785. The report emphasizes the long-running daily production and historic achievement for the paper.

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Manis City hosts first annual bowling tourney weekend

Readable fragments show Manis City bowling fans gathering for the inaugural weekend tournament at Tenax and Main bowling centers in Texas Center. Scheduled matches feature numerous players including Maia Cobter, Septavia Sie, Gerry Merck, Dorothy Goldater, Nell Hawkins, and Tony Lang among many others with center times listed from early morning to evening.

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Rose Bowl Bid Highlights USC UCLA Clash in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles USC and UCLA prepare for a crucial clash that could secure the Rose Bowl bid. USC leads with an undefeated record while UCLA seeks an upset to sway the Pacific Coast Conference choice, both teams counting star players and veteran backs as they vie for a New Year’s Day berth.

Los Angeles University of Soutern California UCLA USG Trojans University of Galifornia Bruins California San Diego Navy St. Mary's

Austin Maroons Beat Kerrville Antlers 13 to 9 in Defensive Tilt

Austin Maroons prevail 13 9 over Kerrville Antlers as Collins scores all points for Austin and Desmond Kidd intercepts Kerrville pass. The game features strong Austin defense, four Kerrville turnovers, and key one yard rushing plays setting up scoring drives.

Kerrville Austin Maroons MccAllen Tryy Antlers Austin Warren Gollins Yexas Aggies Rip Hig Me Wilton Davis Colling Bernidgs Stack Atahan Mardin McDaniels Siavisllen Tryy Bnewsrit

Lufkin Panthers Triumph in Rainstorm Thriller

Lufkin LutKin Panthers defeated Tendee Fon So in a district 12 championship game halted by a heavy rain for over an hour. Shands scored six touchdowns and four extra points, totaling 40 points, boosting his season tally to 186 as about 1,000 watched.

Lufkin Kin Panthers Tendee Fon Seroabhoy Foathan Nghia Shands

Harlandale Champs Ready For Gonzales

Harlandale Indians, led by Coach Howard Harris, enter the bi-district meet with Gonzales following a 19-7 victory over Alamo Heights in the 36-A finale. The win keeps Harlandale unbeaten in district play and extended their season as they prepare for the Gonzales clash at Alamo Stadium.

Howard Harris Harlendale Indians Gonzales Alamo Heights Braves Chales Polony Glass Brackenridge Virgil Tape

Channion Wille Hoppe Leads Billiards Title Bid

In Chicago on November 26 AP reports Hoppe leads by 72 points in the world championship match against Welker Cochran. Two more blocks remain as the challenge heads to Kansas City and Chicago. A Friday fist block netted 37990 and the second 1050 in 60 innings. Hoppe trails 1400 to 4328.

Chicago Channion Wille Hoppe Coment Fintst Hla Balen San Francisco Ecan

Normoyle Opens Season With 44 43 Win Over Laredo Army Air

Normoyle San Antonio edged Laredo Army Air 44 43 as Balle scored a late field goal with 10 seconds left. The game at Scott Kelly gym opened Normoyle’s home schedule against Laughlin Meld from DeRio with a tight first half 22 20 at the break and ten lead changes in the second half before Balle sealed the victory.

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