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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1942

Page

9

Aggies Favored as Southwest Conference Race Emerges

The Southwest Conference schedule includes a two way battle for first, a two way reverse for second, and a three day scrap for middle spots. Texas A and M lead with 198 points, followed by Texas 210, and others like Rice, Arkansas, Baylor and SMU ranking behind.

Cere Wmth Boyy Sparta Ball Texas Aggies Ted J. Willard Ridings Texas Christian Unlotty News Service Longhorns Aggies Texas Longhorns T. G Rice Weelyad Texasecond Texas University of Arkansas Razorbacks Bayo Bears Addan Sean Yexas Arkansas Baylor WM B. Arkansas Baylor

St Paul Sells Grant to White Sox

Grant JHE .312 this season, previously with Grand Forks in the Northern league, is sold by St Paul to the Chicago White Sox. The move is part of disposing of players to prepare the local franchise return to the American Association.

St. Paul Sells Grant White Sox Powkelt & Co Raul Minny Breiers Eran BOR American —Association

Annabella Returns to Movies with 20th Century Fox

Hollywood notes Annabella, now Mrs Tyrone Power, signs a 20th Century Fox contract. Her first film will be Project 479, a tale from France. Producer Brynte Foy and others laud her as a top actress as it follows Power's departure for the navy and Annabella's return to the studio lot.

Riples Annabella Louella Parsons Matton Jena Chicago Noel Coward Ty Power Navy Hollywood

Golf finals set at Wichita Falls tourney

Gaunt of Longview and Francis of Wichita Falls reach the final of the Wichita Falls Country Club golf tournament after Francis eliminates Fred Hudgins and Yann Wagon, 3 and 2 and 2, while Daunt defeats Eerl Stewart and Frank Audele to advance.

Wichita Fall Texas Wa—E Gaunt of Longview and Coys Francis Wichita Falls Tony Wichita Falls Country Club Fred Hudgins Ford Worth Yann Wagon Wichita Pallx Dauntt Eerl Stewart Ruling Tyt Frank Audele Dan Bowie Acorn

Alsab Misses At Chicago As Marriage Wins In Big Race

Chicago crowds watch Alsab finish just behind winner Marriage in a 1 1/4 mile event. Beaten by a neck, Alsab trails Thumbs Up and Anti Climax in a nine-horse field. Marriage earns season-best $56,900 with Cherles Corbett aboard. Wagering tops $1 million at major tracks as industry records fall across Aqueduct Narragansett and Washington Park.

Alsab Washington Park UNO Chicago Colt Clut Anti-Climax Army United Service Organizations Cherles Corbett East Par West Chicago Marriage Alsap Aqueduct Narragansett Camden State Park New England Garden State Park Camden N. J Washington S Mare'lage I Picture W. i. Drann Devil Diver Payne Whitney Cuda

Brady, Tartlete win lower Vie Grande Valley golf rounds

Harlingen results show Ed Brady Jr. of San Benito and Tartlete of Corpus Christi defeating two opponents to reach the finals of the lower Vie Grande Valley amateur golf tournament. Brady, the 1940 champion, advanced after a 3940 points victory in the third round and eliminated Bowey Richmond, with the championship final set to be decided Sunday.

Harlingen Sept Ed Brady Jr Helor Bowey Richmond Raymonds Vile Lennie Brady Navy Bundny

TAAF Swim Title Goes To El Paso Area Team

El Paso area swimmers captured the TAAF swimming and diving title for the second straight year as their city earned the overall crown. Dallas rival broke records with a 70.8 in the boys 50 yard back and 26.5 in the girls 50 back. Contile Smith of El Paso swam 26.5 to beat last year’s 41.4 in the girls 50 back. Dallas won boys and men’s diving events while Jack Tolar of San Antonio won the flying title and Mignon Martin of Houston won west diving.

Trunwy Inxs Sepyan el Paxo Joan Heaney EL Paso Dallas Aviston Jack Tolar Sean Antonia Mignon Martin Frouston

Bel No Coaching Job for Bell at Southern Methodial U

Athens Sept 5 194? Bell a former Mustang coach Madison Matty Holl now a lieutenant in the U S Navy reported to the athletic department at Athens as part of pre flight school duties. He recently entered the navy from the Merchant Marine academy Great Neck L I where he was athletic director. He was not given a specific coaching assignment but expected to assist with football team duties under Lieut Raymond Bear Wall.

Athenb Stout Madison Matty Holl Southern Methodial University Onty U. S Navy Athens Bell Navy US 3 Merchant Marine Academy Groat Neck L.zl Mustang Raymond Bear" Wall Maemon Taxag Onrlation, Inc Mpd Hese Otapalatants

Football Results Baltimores We een Ray Packers 1 1

Baltimore football results show a 21 to 6 loss with unclear team names and stray OCR text. Key entities are missing or garbled, but the score implies a single game outcome. The fragment mentions a Packers reference and a 21-6 result amid corrupted words.

Baltimores

Wrestling card tonight at Munipal auditorium with Henning

Rassling star Henning from Dea Moves faces four bad bruisers in a big Wednesday night showdown at the municipal auditorium. Velme's fallkeeper Gorilla Migled subbed for Karl Davin. ref ruled the count, Swede protested roughness. Promoter Coffman touts next shot at Hopping, with Fraley and Meek in semi finals and Mercier on the card amid a stacked lineup.

Lee Henhing Dea Tnwa Duntilpal Velme Anneake Goriila Migled Karl Davin Henning Harry Coffman Bum Bowhara Mactan Pat Fraley Fraley Han Hines Randel Mexica City Mercier

Southwest regional softball final thrills Deer Rock Otlers triumph

AP report: Deer Rock Otlers of Tulsa edged San Dale Back of South Texas 3–2 to win the Southwest regional softball tournament. Linde hurled a six hit game, second no hit effort of the season. Jax Lannon of New Orleans won the women’s division. local Reeval Matte defeated Hinata 129–9. Teammates Battenson Berry Dey and Denver Ewald listed. Maldini and Pilla noted for Xochim.

Ofveana Deer Rock Otlers Tulsa Okla Ant Miht Fandale Sounton Texas Inda Pat Linde Teloy Ened Thal Jin Phare Atte Roc

Joe Bach to Coach Ft. Knox Football

Ft Knox football opens with Ohio State in three weeks as Joe Bach arrives to coach the armored unit. Bach, a former Notre Dame end, will lead the Fort Knox squad after leaving Nipava University where he served as coach and athletic director.

Joe Bach Ft. Knox Fort Knox Bept Ohio State U Joe Hach Sinch Notre Dame Nispava University

Three New Tires Stolen in Town Area Heists

Max Mazur reported three new tires stolen from his vehicle in a theft Tuesday. J M Caskey found one tire and an old spare after the car was abandoned in brush near Comanche Park. Police also noted a 1924 sedan stripped, a car burned, and a cafe owner missing $64 suspected an employee.

Max Mazur Vlethiing Tideves Comanche Park J. M. Caskey Monticello Courte

School Flight All in Vain

Billy Pay Pearce a 12 year old of Aransas Pass flees home after an incident with a San Antonio bus. Sheriff George Huntress pursues, locating Pearce who reveals plans to head toward San Angelo. Authorities report the boy had money for a bus ticket and was taken into custody for safe return.

Billy Pay Pearce Aransas Pars Senda George Huntress San, Antonio Aransas San Angelo

Victory open rodeo final show in Teague Park Tuesday

Weather permitting the final showing of the Victory open rodeo will be held Tuesday night at Teague Park starting at 8 15 p m The Monday events were postponed due to rain and all event prices will be updated with the last show

Ald Teague Park Scherce

Mickey Rooney Wile to Ask Divorce

Hollywood report says Ava Gardner and Mickey Rooney plan divorce proceedings after nine months of marriage. Gardner cites unhappy conditions in their life and states they decided to end the marriage quickly. Rooney not available for comment.

Hollywood Ava Garren Mickey Rooney

Man Hurt When Hit By S A Bus

A pedestrian suffered forehead cuts and a fractured shoulder after a truck from a public service company struck him near Nord Algino and Eighth streets. Police identified the driver as ML H. Onilins, 421 Cooper Street, Houck, and the injured man received treatment at a local hospital.

Fire Chief dismisses nine firefighters amid sermon fallout

Fire Chief Charles L. Shided announced the dismissal of nine firefighters after a sermon from preacher Harold J. Branhrough during a Des Moines service. The action follows claims the firefighters neglected duties for personal antics and full-time commitment to the force is required.

Lnay Harold J

Widow’s $14 Phone Bill Sparks Local Search

A widow who failed to appear for work and for dates with a soldier triggered a sheriff’s search after relatives reported she vanished from town. Officials traced her to a Louisiana visit with a soldier friend while neighbors investigated lingering concerns about her safety.

Joen Rand Co Owen Flay Hainingen Cornus Christi Bianco Louisiana Anther

S A Wants More Sugar Protest Claims Unequal War Boom Allocation

San Antonio Manufacturers Association secretary GC Leel reports that substantial sugar price increases were granted in other war boom areas while Bexar County allegedly lacks quota. He cites cities like Dallas and Washington DC as examples and urges reconsideration for San Antonio due to its larger proportionate needs.

Span Cruny San Antonio Manufacurers Association G. Leel Bexar County Sar Llego Gallf Washington, D. C Leal

Military cadets and officers listed in wartime service notes

A dense roster of names and addresses lists aviation cadets, officers, and enlisted personnel connected to camps in Mass, Texas, and Florida. Notable entries include Maj. Sidney F. La mourcade at Camp Edwards, Mass, and Master Sgt. Carrol Sanders Jr. In Miami and Houston area addresses are cited for numerous corpsmen, gunnery and navigation specialists, and cadets bound for Randolph, Kelly Field, and Fort Knox. The long catalog underscores widespread wartime personnel movements and training assignments.

Billy B. Travis Havana Hotel Francis M. Preaman Sarah Freeman Wet Woodlawn Avenue Donald Be Mcon Miami Dares Ri Hamilton Mary M. Slidell West Woodlawnsyvenue Henry Iz. Hefenbrock Preda Hefenbrock Platonia Ralph FB. Miler Estelle D. Miler Milant Building Isaac Vernon Dement Pearl Holmanus Dement Florida Streets Max E. Daves Maxine M. Daves Drexel Avenue Rudolph Bourdoth Warner AAF Joe H Tray No Wiliam W. Santor Adolph Grier Danny Wel Pyt Salvador’ Martinez Fanslaves James R. Hodland lMwce'e Robert ¢. Mughay Armored Power School Fort Knox William J. Tytle U.S

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