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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1944

Page

4

Ramblers Meet Gremlins In Alamo Stadium Showdown

Ramblers from Randolph Field collide with the Third Air Force Gremlins of Charlotte at Alamo stadium in San Antonio for a headline game. Kickoff Saturday night promises star talent from both sides amid strong crowds and fund-raising for army programs. injuries already affect key players while roster depth and naval starters’ absence add intrigue to the clash.

Handolph Field Ramblers Third Air Force Gremlins Charlotte N.C Pisve Alamo Stadium Boelock Pertact Asya Desmond Oldlale Lient Byron Rhome Andy Atdeens Upire John P. Danamore Bead Hoesman Bobby Crookes Johnny Janes San Antonio P.m Jelevena Randolph Field Ramblers Vthe Gremling Randolph Money Egeti Randolph Ramblera Gang of Giants Gremiins Fea Sam

Gremlins to Play Second AAF Championship Contention

The Gremlins and Superbombers face a possible second Air Force Association title clash as Winter meetups and a site to be selected for a post season championship are discussed. Randolph Field and Marchfield in Los Angeles are noted as potential hosts with other cities like Houston Chicago Detroit New Orleans and Montgomery also mentioned as possibilities.

Aly Fore Air Totes Gremlins Randolph Field Marchfield Los Angeles Nasit Denver American Legion Second Air Force Houstan Randolph Aly Lerce Chicago Netroit New Orleans

Boxing Fight Results Amid Turbulent Event in New York Circuit

A chaotic fight results list shows numerous boxers and clubs across New York Chicago Philadelphia and Los Angeles. Notable bouts include Sig Bill Petbreen and Henry Snes dan among many competitors with varied outcomes and odds.

Ag Ann New York Los Angeles Parama Harris Jomneon Piotadelpha Roosevelt Thomas Chicago Dreg Chereager Ras “Stgar Gobingan Noy Fark Woatz Kane Tay Lon Angéles Sig Bill Petbreen Erilane Harbor Ing Foeon- Sumnime McCartehs Os Angeles Uatpointe Iy Pardlailone Ee Beatin Davie Francisca Henry Snesdan Philadelphia Aborcester Mase Phil Esvbanova Georgia Naivack Nid Art Darnlen Wester Mass Charles Rackhoten Manchester Cann YaDachy Median Hoblic Ata Lee Roxen Raithunce George Gengavas Vince Tuminaderahty Neietin Smith Philadeinnia Hollywort Tinulle

Casting Club Leads In Nocturnal Meet At Local Arena

Casting club action Friday night saw A B Watt Ted starring with a top score of 87, while EB W, Ross, Bill Ham T. Miller and W T Gor each posted 92. Ovals also led in skeet with a run score of 41.

A.B. Watt Ted EB W Ross 3Ill Ham T. Miller W.T. Gor

Randolph and Gremlins Meet in Texas Rivalry Showdown

The piece lists players from Rice and Camp Polk and notes Ramblers Randolph and the Gremlins facing each other. It highlights stars like Bob Kennedy, Jack Russell, Tony Rosselli and Charley Tripps, with details on past performances and stats such as Randolph’s 2448 rushing yards and the Gremlins’ 1060. It references recent wins and the uncertain age of Ramblers, promising a tough region clash.

Bob Kennedy Jack Kelleher Columbia Tony Rosselli Frank Gaup Manhattan Kennedy Washington State Texas Aggies Tripp Bonelli Gnup B.mw Rice Texans Camp Polk Randolph Clube Randelph Gremlins Sale

Abilene Area Announces Shortened November Football Schedule

Abilene Christian coach Hariing Simmons and Mehneryschools officials announced a compact November December football slate. The Abuena Coll team to be formed to compete against several rivals including Eagle Mountain Marines and Unihock Army Alrlel with tentative games listed across West Texas venues.

Abilene Tex Oot Cattegen Hariing Simmons Abilene Christian Mehnery IM2 Abuena

Southwest Intersection Edge to Grow in conference play

In a pivotal weekend, Southwest conference teams seek to widen margins as Arkansas meets Mississippi in Memphis, SMU faces Tulane in New Orleans, and Texas Christian clashes with Oklahoma in Oklahoma City. Texas and Rice highlight a Houston showdown that could decide the conference title, with about 80,000 expected overall attendance and large crowds in major games.

Dallas Forestate Arkansas Mississippi Memphis Southern Methodist Tulane New Orleans Texas Christian Oklahoma Oklahoma City Atkansaa Nat Tita F. C. UL Rice B. M. Ui T. GC. U Oklahome Texas A Aggies Houston Texas Teans Horned Frogs MLU

Texas Tech Wins After Five-Game Slide

Texas Tech finally snaps a five game drought with a 45-6 victory over Texas State. Hartley passes to Daley for a touchdown and sets up two more with aerials as Tech eyes a Border Conference title run. West Texas and New Mexico are noted as strong opponents in the circuit.

Amanilly Texas Tech Ted Raiders Técshsnik West Texas State John Jeml West Texas New Mex Co University Hartley Daley

Million College Grid Battles Draw Massive Crowds Across Nation

New York reports a day of major college football clashes expected to draw 238000 fans in Philadelphia Champaign New York and Columbus and 327000 more at Ann Arbor Berkeley Madison San Antonio Knoxville and other sites Notre Dame Navy Army Ohio State Minnesota Purdue Michigan Chicago and California Washington games headline a prewar sized nationwide turnout Navy Penn and Army Duke among the most colorful matchups with large contingents marching to venues at Franklin Field Polo Grounds and beyond.

New York Philadelphia Ohgm- Palen Army Champaign Columbus Michigan Ann Arbor Berkeley Madison San Antonio Knoxville Knoxvile U. S. Cpt. Mary's Tulsa-Oklahoma Aggies Rive-Texas Yale- Rochester Colgate-Columbia Georgia-I Arkansas-Mississppi Florida-Maryland Brown Dartmouth Nebraska-Miss

College Football Scores Roundup From EMIDAY Night GANFS

A rough collage of college football results lists West Texas State 41 Alabama 41 Kentucky 27 Wake Forest 27 Miami Florida 0 South Carolina 48 Coast Guard 6 Georgia Tech 22 Michigan State 32 Navy 46 Pitt 6 Army 12 Connecticut 43 and other scores.

GANFS Alameda Coast Guard West Texas State Bernnet Phataseknekt Ampinithe Alabama Kertucky i Rubin School Army Plebes Honrlo Aai Erlington Field Connecticut

Radio Football Saturday Schedule Fragment

Readable bits show Texas teams Texas Ahold and Notre Dame versus Illinois scheduled for afternoon times with matchups listed as Texaeva Bier and Oklahoma. The text is fragmentary but indicates football radio listings and game pairings for a Saturday program.

S. A Nroancakta Texaeva Bier XTSA Texas Alegies ESAC Notre Dame Ilinois RABC Aron Boke Teer Oklahoma

Hondo Comets Edge Ellington In Low-Scoring Clash

Hondo Comets defeat Ellington 7 to 0 as Bill Houston returns a punt for 80 yards and the defense stifles Ellington. Stan Alberchinski blocks free the way for the drive, Tammy Marshall adds the extra point, and both teams see a blocked punt apiece. Hondo aims for a ninth straight win next Thursday night at Hondo against Kingston.

Runston Nct Auuuu Array Airfield Bill Houston Comtets Hondo Ellington Joseredo Huston Alfred Wess Hawthorne Kondo Landahl Kington Honda Hirth Hordo Borgstrain

Saugus Beats Newburyport as Stadium Darkens in Loss

In Newburyport, Saugus led 31-6 late when a power outage halted the game. Newburyport forfeited after the interruption, granting Saugus the win. Postgame, a robbery occurred as attackers entered the visitors’ locker area, stealing items from players.

Paul Dean Dons His Army Uniform

Paul Dean, famed baseball pitcher and brother of Dizzy Dean, wore an Army uniform at Camp Chalice this week. The Army public relations office said he is 31, has three children, and played last season with Little Rock in the Southern Association.

Fort Worrd Ark Pat Daffy" Dean Comdington Gamp Chalice Ae Army Public Relations Office St. Leith

UCLA Wins With No Roesch Scores

UCLA defeats Alameda 33 to 26 at Memorial Stadium as Roesch sits out his scoring streak. Bruins capitalize with Chi Rossi scoring twice and Bon Waterfield leading a balanced attack. Davis Morales connects for a 61-yard pass play that set up a pivotal early score.

Reesch Artin Sea Lions Yel Coast Johnny Johnson Alameda Gonzalvo Morales Rovach Rossi Sonny Tefc Yun Cirates Fullack Jack Myers Rotesch Myers da Memorial Stadium Almacda Uclans Mars Lewis Moraes

Central Roundup: Ht Wells 7 Central Catholic. Alamo Heights 51 Cotulla 4

Central Catholic beat Hot Wells 12 to 7 in a non league game at Techfield with Mueller passing to Conner for the first score. Hot Wells answered on Tom Maddox to Earl Jenne f le play. Isolide scored for Central. Alamo Heights crushed Cotulla 51 to 4, Mule first team scoring 12 points in a quarter while St Anthony's edged Jefferson 12 to 7 with a late Ais-yard TD pass from Cook Manes.

Central HOT Wells Central Catholic Hol Wells Techfield Mueller Conner Logan Tom Maddox Earl Jenne Fle Tasta Joe Sarra Burton Isolide Alamo Heights Cotulla CotstIn ST. Anthony's Jeff St. Anthony's Jackets Cook Manes Jefferson Quater O'Brien Jackets Norton Jeffs

Invites You to Dine and Dance with Her Famous All Girl Band

Daily Management announces an event inviting guests to dine and dance to the music of a famous all girl band. The notice emphasizes live entertainment and social gathering.

Eagles Triumph In Battle Of Cripples 33 0

Brackenridge Eagles end two game skid with a 33 0 win over Rollinburg Bobcats at Alamo Stadium. Edinburg faced injuries but Brackenridge’s defense intercepted 4 passes, returning two for touchdowns and setting up another score. Augie Ecfruth 48 yard interception return opened scoring, with Arthur Sweet and Gene Wood linking for multiple plays.

Tipotf Edinburg Brackenridge Eagles Sweet Ecfurth Guant Glenn Seaborn Gene Wood Mark Waite Alien Winters Bobcat Tts Lyle Blackwood Blackwood Ant Bincker Oliver Seale Beale Howard Edgar Buid Wehold Jonny Leadbetter Ay Hae

Kerrville Tivy Anters Top Corpus Christi Bucs 18–0

Kerrville Tivy Anters remain unbeaten in District 18 A after an 18 to 0 victory over Corpus Christi Bucs Friday night in Corpus Christi. Charles Jetton connected for the first TD with Bully Cook then hit for the second and sent Fischer across for the third. Edgewood defeated Boerne 14–13 at home in a game marked by four touchdowns called back and late stands.

Kerrviler Cor's Edgewood Boerne Boerne High Bhelton S Heys Charley Unbanowich Nealy Anslo Bourgeois Edison Soutit Erlison Bears Sti di Mie Doughty Nitte Bowth Antonio Dobsats Jacter Bears Adison Apain Quinton Ritchey Ackle Bourkdowin Pratter Denis Hur Hersch Bc Kechknte Dee Inten Gouriers Esinni

Eagle Pass Rodeo Shows Deep Field and Purses

The Eagle Pass Rodeo opened with a bagful of events, prize money totaling 2400 dollars, and entrants from Texas New Mexico Louisiana and Oklahoma. Winners included Punkin Meten Michaelis of Earle Paas defeating Jimmy in a 10‑yard mate race and a slate of 300 yard and 250 yard events led by George Otr and AdIa Jran Grittin. Multiple races and owners listed with brief notes on results and entries.

Punkin Michaelis Earle Paas Jimmy Dhe Fergunon Briday Texas New Mexico Louisiana Oklahoma Toney George Otr Varda Clicka Hy Lane Odor AdIa Jran Rolex- Lown Twat Ralah Tachirhart

Indians remain unbeaten in District 30 after 30-0 win

The Harlandale Indians trounced Lanier 30 to 0 to stay unbeaten in District 30. Rote scored three touchdowns and Tope added two as the Braves surged late after leading 7-0 at the half. Edison also won 43-4 to keep District 38-A hopes alive with strong ground and passing plays.

Indians Anotner Tyobig Rote Virgil Tope Harlandale Voks Toge Braves Harlandalers

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