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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1944

Page

11

Altman Fights Kid Azteca in Mexico City Card

Houston welterweight Paul Altman challenges Mexico's Kid Azteca in a main event at Municipal Auditorium. Altman seeks a victory to move up the fistic ladder, with Azteca favored to win by points in the 19 round main event. Also on the card Mendoza meets Gibson in a 10 round bout and Ralph Marino faces Pablo Garza in a six round welterweight match.

Seang Eway Kid Aztecs Mexico City Tavi Altman Houston Jose “Zapatero” Mendoza Monterrey Douglas Ghbeon Char- Jotte N. C Nehtwelzhis Ralph Marino Kelly Field Pablo Garza Pietras Negras Johnny Villanueva Ban Atetonio Othe Sliger Paul Altman Municipal Auditorium Kid Azteca Mexico Bill Davee Altman Texas Azteca Keesler Miss Aone Evey Fort Benning Vite Champloin Paints Azetea San Antonia Eddie Douglas Gibson Gharlotte Gibson Ralph Marina Kelly Piedras Negras Dahnny Villanueva Othe Singer Joy Lacedaght Leonard Beaswell Hegin Jose Mendoza Paul Adtman

Blackland Starts Season at North Texas State

Pie Sander leads Blackland Army Airfield as they travel to Denton to open the season against North Texas State College. About 36 players make the trip under Lieut Pie Sander and Seul HE Masters. Starting lineup includes forwards Pvs. Ray Gcamball and Pvt Roy W. Woldt, center Tre Lieutenant Under, guards Lieut J D Stafford and Pie HE Smith, with backgrounds from Utah Kansas and California.

Waco Blackland Army Airfield Denton North Texas State College Lieut Pie” Sander Seul Masters Town State College Treutenant Tedas University Randolph Field J.D. Stafford University of California Stafford Pie HE. Smith University of Wichita Kansas

Fort Benning football tackle killed in training accident

Chester A. Turner, a tackle on the Fort Benning Fourth Infantry football team, died yesterday in a training accident at the infantry school. Bulletins released by Fort Benning authorities identified the incident.

Benning Chester A. Turner Fort Benning Infantry

USO Leaguers Open Rivalry With Randolph Cadets

The USO Leaguers beat Randolph High 32 to 25 on Monday night. The Randolph Cadet Center rivalry continues at 7 p.m. Tuesday as the Cadets face Randolph C4. Additional league games are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday nights.

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Narlandale High 44 Record Best In City Grid Season

Harlandale Indians, led by coach Howard Harris, ride a nine win one loss season into a bi district clash with Gonzales Apaches at Alamo Stadium. The squad posted the city’s best defense and top point output, while standout scorers and leaders from Edison Brackenridge and Jefferson pace the league.

Howard Harris Alamo Stadium Gonzales Apaches Micheglanal Redskins San Antonio Alamo City Indians Jefferson Mustangs Edison Bears Harlandale Brackenridge Eagles Bonth San Antonio Edison Tat. Wells Lawier Honda Central Catholic Burbank Alamo Heights Jeff Mustangs Chinkeng Harlandate Brackenridge Altough Jeff Perry Samuels Maargint Charley Urhanawich Edgewood Jerry Mangum Bob Woodward T. M Joe Barra August Exfurth Charlie Lawrence L. Pollock Jefferson EI Colle Jerry Bwindier Tech Topo Rote Urbanowler Woodward

YMCA Basketball League Opens With City Matches

The YMCA Basketball League begins with opening games at the Community Center and nearby venues in San Antonio. The 56 game schedule runs through March 13 in two rounds, followed by a single elimination tournament. No admission charged for regular games and teams include Mormon, Baptist, and Final Installation. Chicago selections Buddy Young of Illinois and Babe Dimencheff of Purdue named most valuable players by teammates.

Univer San Antonio Wadanpe Community Center City YM. C. A Mormon-M-Mon Firat Baptist Tesmate Chicago Glaude Buddy Young Illnois Boris “Babe” Dimencheff Purdue

Tickets on Sale for Harlandale Widinns vs Gonzales Apaches Friday

Tickets for the bi district game at Alamo Stadium go on sale at Spanning Goods and Harlandale High School. Prices are 90 cents general, 1.60 for box seats, and 65 cents for students. Coach Howard Har vig notes team readiness despite mud battle injuries. The Friday winner faces El Campo Brenham for the regional championship, Brenham having held the title recently.

Harlandale Widinns Gonzales Apaches Alamo Stadium Harlandale High School Alamo Heights Indians Fenfales Howard Harvig el Campo-Brenham Brenham

Main Event Set On Mat Card at City Auditorium

Promoter Dorothy Hiven presents a weekly wrestling card at City Auditorium. Humberto and Blockbuster Talun face Al Lovelock and Angelo Cisteldi in the main event with a feud tied to last week’s DQ of Humberto by referee Lovelock. Milis Bashara battles Lou Plummer in a best two of three falls, Olaf Orsen vs Danny McShane opens, with Charlie Schwartz refereeing the prelims.

Dorothy Hivengood City Auditorium Juan Humberto Blockbuster Talun Wilt al Lovelock Angelo Cisteldi Humberta Cisteldi Prin Deltle Matich

Army Football Race Ties In Los Angeles Season Close

Army footballs AP report notes a tied finish in Los Angeles for the season with two remaining games. Randolph field hosts a pivotal clash as Hondo Chuesday night seeks fourth place and Ellington eyeing a higher spot. South Plains Airfield visits Texas Tech in Lubbock on Saturday as the only remaining undivided squad in Texas.

Associated Press Randolph Field Los Angeles Fexan Seclding Er Honda Airfield Labbock South” Plains Texas Tech Fandainh Stet Fie Hambles Eames

Fight Results From Major City Boxing Cards

The report lists numerous bouts across cities like Washington, Philadelphia, Chicago, and New York. Fighters such as Podra Herhanden, Jim ihy, Bell, Bertie Miler, Walter Lamaer, Carmine Fatta, Jimmy Brisege, Henry Jontin, and Gene Konkan appear with outcomes including knockouts and point decisions. Major venues and weights are mixed with several contested results and draws.

Washington Hartsford Rueria Rico Goorih Parke Chicara Jim Ihy Bell Philadelphia Billy Arnel Phildelphia Philadelnhia OH Bertie Miler Walter Lama Brooklyn Walter Chtingham Newark Providence Tee Reddick Nutersony Eiculated Timny Nelson Cloveland Gene Konkan Dilly O'Leary Tusten Holyoke Stasa Jorry Fiorelie Sahilass Springfield Mass Nick Stala al Zimo Tevere Chicago Billy Parsons Dew Vike Jimmie” Hunt Chicaka Roland Topp Indianapolla Shams Bishop Chicaro Orteons Steve Vaccavelli Guy Serean New Orleans

Brown Ramblers Remain Undefeated Ahead of Camp Hood Game

The Brown Ramblers, a Black team, planned to face Camp Hood Tankers this week, aiming for an opponent on December 9 at Katy Park in Waco. They remained undefeated and unscored on after a Sunday field clash with Randolph, which earned 16 first downs to Houston Trojans’ 34-10. Previously they beat Bryan A&P 10 to 6 and Elftington Keay 27 to 0.

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Marshall-Lutkin Class AA bi district grid clash set

The Marshall-Lutkin high school football bi-district game will be played Friday night December 6 in Marshall. Officials announced the matchup after a telephone discussion following a tax day conversation between the two school districts.

Marshall

Duke Players Predict Army Wins Over Cadets

Duke players project Army will beat Army on Saturday while noting Navy challenges. Blues Devils quote Army’s quicker pack but foresee difficulty against Navy’s strong line and a fast attack, with cautious optimism about the West Point era prevailing.

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Pro Football United States League Forms in 12 Team Start

Franchises granted in a new United States Football League led by Herold Red Grange. Cities Akron Baltimore Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago and Washington join with Honolulu as potential teams. Grange plans four additions to reach 12. Meetings with NPFL and other leagues to discuss drafts and possible post war arrangements underway.

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Melilla Named to Cleveland Indians Coaching Staff

Oscar Skee Melilla, former infielder for the St Louis Browns and Boston Red Sox, will join the Cleveland Indians coaching staff next year. Tribe Vice President Roger Peckenpaugh announced Melilla will fill the vacancy created when Del Baker resigned to join the Boston Red Sox.

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Army Navy YMCA gym hosts city league volleyball games

Two matches at the Army Navy Y M C A gym closed the City Recreation Department league night. Cloitr Hardware of Kellyfield beat the Lav­er Heights Brownies 27 16, while the Brownies topped Kelly Fela Cockies 21 points by Frances Narelsson led the west. Ivy of Camp Stanley and Ragmuesen of Clothing and Hardware added nine each. Three league games are played each Monday night as Signal Coron of Kelly joined the loop, performing the off tight Monday.

Army-Navy Y. M.C. A Brown Les West Ivy Camp Stiniey Ragmuesen Clothing and Hardware Signal Coron Kelly Loop

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