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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1943

Page

8

Dodgers Durocher Dislikes One Player Revealed

Brooklyn October 26 The Dodger manager Leo Durocher answered a query about which player he dislikes saying I like all the players but one on the Dodger meter. The exchange sparked speculation about which star or trade could be involved as Branch Rickey indicated Durocher would not reveal the name. The name was reportedly not Billy Herman Arky Vaughan or others named in the press but the identity remained undisclosed. Rickey declined detailed comment and suggested no limb on the matter. Separately funeral services were held for Gussie Morris wife of Walter Morris former Texas baseball league president.

Brooklyn Dodger Hell Branch Rickey Breakin Baseball Club Firec Riddle Leo “Lippry Durocher Riexer Lim Rickey Ebee Billy Herman Herman Arky Vaughan Vaughan Bobo Newsom Joe Medwick Dolph Carnill Leo Ebbetsticlé Burkey Mit Bickey Bet Durocher Walter Morris Dallas Uinsi Gussie V. Morris Texas S Baseball League

Banquet Honors San Antonio Softball League Winners

The San Antonio Amateur Softball Association will stage its annual dinner Tuesday at TM p.m. at Bess Place 2511 North Zarramora Street. Awards will honor the Doddfield Dodgers city champions and all members of the league’s two all star teams. All members and officers are urged to attend.

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Cadet General Defeats Alamo 63 to 14 in Hoops Clash

USC Goalers The Cadet General instructor basketball team routed Alamo 63 14 Monday night led by Baxley with 14 points and Malloy adding 12. Ledesky scored 10 for Alamo. Two games slated Tuesday feature Hospital against Medical Services and Signal Company versus Miller's from Stitchan field.

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Cleveland hockey notes debut pilot at the Cleveland Hand team

A fragmented 1920s style sports brief mentions a debut pilot and Cleveland Hand team tied to hockey. It notes fundraising and a March event, with various names and a local canteen fundraiser. The passage hints at community ads and a city relief drive linked to the sport.

Conan Haren Ada Cleve Larry Aurienga

Bashara and Cistoldi Win Mat Brawl at Municipal

Bashara and Angelo Cistoldi defeated Jack McDonald and Karl Davis in a fast moving wrestling bout at the Municipal Auditorium Monday night. The match featured rough tactics, double knockouts, and pinfalls across three falls with McDonald and Davis each suffering decisive losses. Referees included Chief Little Beaver and Charley Schwartz as the bout ended with Davis knocked out in the third fall. Harry Coffman announced the show for next week.

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Yale Coach Sees Army Favorite Over Penn

New York October 26 Yale football coach Howie Odell said Army looks stronger than Penn after both beat Yale. He predicted Penn must play very good football to defeat Army in Philadelphia Saturday.

Yale Army Penn New York Howie Odell Jeans Philadelphia

Church Basketball League Forms With Five Churches

A new Church Athletic League unites five churches for organized junior and senior basketball. Fort Sam Houston chapel joins, with play expected to start by November 2. A meeting to organize senior boy leagues is set for Monday night at the city M. GA.

Tarey Church Athletic Fort Sam Houston Chapel

Southwest Conference drills amid injury notes from week start

Teams across the Southwest Conference held opening workouts after last weekend results. Texas A&M reported no serious injuries while SMU, after a 6 12 loss to Tulane, staged light drills ahead of the homecoming with Texas. Texas Christian and Arkansas prepared for upcoming games, with Amarkana resting after a week off and Rice scrutinizing a scrimmage. Oklahoma and Texas prepared for clashes, and the Horned Frogs anticipated full squads for the Looming State game.

Associated Teaas Retter Southern Methodist Mustangs Wingae Aggies North Texas Agricultural College High Arkansas Univer Mustangs Tulane University of Texas Kinghoms Jimmy Stewart Texas Oklahoma Loomang State Navy Arkansas’ Razorbacks Jesa Neely Rice Owls Tx Smpst Ries Samaky Owls Longhorns Cearh D. O Dallas Daley Stadium

Tulsa Stars Get Reprieve

Tulsa report notes fullback Del Taylor and Kad Herriman were slated to report for duty but were kept in school for the semester. They were sent farewell after the unit received word of their new status.

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Maes and Phillips Bout Ends With Two Stoppages

In Philadelphia Donnie Maes was knocked out twice in the same eight round bout with Kids Phillips. Referee Dave Beloff halted after the first round then a new referee, Irving Kulcher, stopped the fight after two more knockdowns in round four. Mars substituted for Price Hernandez on the card.

Philadelphia Orb Donnie Maes Neever Dave Beloff Macs Kids Phillips Quaker City Irving Kulcher Pilling Mars Price Nernandez

Montgomery Wins Quick Knockout in Philadelphia Bout

Bob Montgomery remains lightweight champion and sets up a title defense in New York on November 19 after a 53 second technical knockout of Petey Scalzo at Convention Hall. Montgomery weighed 137 1 2 pounds, 1 pound under Scalzo, and a 5,000 crowd urged a knockout early. His next defense will be against Beau Jack in New York.

Philadelphia Bob Montgomery What Pennsylvania New York Torm Petey Scalza Convention Hall Bobcat Scalzo Hermion Taylor He Wiliams Trenton Johnny Hutchinson Arena Ghalky Wright Los Angeles Wil Billy Banks Washington

Eagles Confident Ahead of Crucial Brackenridge vs Maroons Clash

The Brackenridge Eagles, undefeated optimism in tow, express confident but not cocky resolve for Friday’s clash with the Austin Maroons, last year’s state champions. After a 27-7 win over Reagan, they report no serious injuries and focus on timing and defense against Austin’s single wing and key players like Desmond Kidd and Mouse Allen. The match looms as a chance to end San Antonio’s decades-long drought against the Maroons.

Brackenridge, Eagles Austin Maroons Red Forehand Clark Gorden Reagan Buffaloes Houston Reagan Gordon Standard Lambert Avattt H.K Allen Terrell Allen Austin Steat Robin Forester Gene Rea John Rogers Desmond Kidd Eagles San Antonio Maroons Brackenridge Meroons

Fight Results in an Seeming Freay Philadelphia

A garbled sports note lists boxers and locations from cities like Philadelphia New York Chicago Newark and New Haven with scattered records and outcomes. It mentions several athletes such as Bob Meltuit ees Ben Scalzo Steve Boltaise and Jack O Sullian with mixed results amid jumbled scores and places. The item ends with a Monday football game recap noting Michigan Normal defeating Wayne 14 to 0 at Ypsilanti Michigan.

Ine Anseeming Freay Philadelphia Bob Meltutiees Uhl Philadalphia Bete Scalzo TOR New York Trey Alsin Steve Boltaise Jackly Cooper Chicago Rubert Rimuna Ine Wlenapora Jimmy Hunt Chicustis New Haven Suisane Danny Martin Nevada Tramark San Franciiva Aaron Walle San Francisco Harvey M Jith Aiken Ypsilanti, Mich Michigan Wayne

Samuels Far Ahead in City Scoring Race

Samuels leads the city scoring race with 72 points after a 68 yard touchdown against Corpus Christi. Burbank’s Morris climbs to second with 42 points, tying Tech’s Jerry Swindler, while Jefferson’s Dick McKissack drops to fifth.

Tex Samuels Petty Suum New Wi Veers Teader Corpus, Christi Burbank Nny Morris Jerry Swindler Tech Morris Jefferson Dick McKissack Jerry Mangum Tommy Watt Brackenridge Bobby Mallard Alamo Heights James Bediford Henry Escobedo Lamar Moote T. M

Laredo Skeet Experts Win Sixth Consecutive Gunnery Meet

Laredo Oct 11 The Laredo Army Alples skeet team won its sixth straight gunnery school at the Laredo ranger with a team score of 1900. Cpl. Chil Doughman led individuals with 398, followed by Cpl. John P. Hash 197, Cpl. Edwin Calhoun 195, S. Bet Jake Fetmecky 93, and Max Allen 189. The LAA Z two man team captains Lee Braun and Dick Shaughnessy set a world record for the 400 registered targets two man with 395x409, breaking the old 292 mark by Jimmy and Landon Cullum. High scorer was Lt. Vic Reinders of Bronks Held with a perfect 200. Twenty three teams competed at the Laredo Army Air Field representing multiple fields and bases.

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High School Football Card Highlights And Oddities

Fragmented OCR text lists players and games with times and places for Thursday and Friday matchups. Names like Wheatley Mackwhear Ram Angeles and Bruckenridge at Austin appear amid unclear league and venue notes.

Hederson Ab Tefferson tAlamé Ipagus Wheatley Eye Mackwhear Ram Angeles Aona Alana Pletion GAN Bruckenridge Austi Irivtricn Danreds Ole Inlet Lanter Ve. Hirlandale Ioayomy Manataiten Ustefet Aaa Ennies Wiebank Teeli Hilson

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