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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1943

Page

3

Jefferson High Triumph Over Tigers 47 to 0

Jefferson High blitzed the Tigers 47 to 0 at home in District 15 AA action. Samuels scored twice with trick plays and McKissack and Grieder led a dominant backfield as the Jeffs controlled the line and defense. Texas-sized efficiency left Houston stunned as the Mustangs routed their rivals.

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Agnes Riner's Fright Holds Back New Cusby Kicker

In Castle Indiana on September 1 Agnes Riner an 18 year old co ed kicker for New Cusby High faces Morton Memorial of Inughtstown twice in a football game. She failed to score extra points yet her team defeated Morton 25 to 0. Coach Criz Baker says she will play again next Friday and she will get over her fright.

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Wood Nelson Start Match in Toledo 1943 golf event

Craig Wood of Mansroneck New York and Byron Nelson of Toledo begin a 12 hole match today at Nelson's Taverns course to decide the unofficial 1943 king of golf. Two 1 hole rounds are on schedule today with another two on Sunday if needed.

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New York Contest Results Highlight Underscored Performances

Fragmented report lists competitors and scores from a New York baseball event with many named players such as Jose Jinsora Puerin Wey Frank Leonate Taunton Muse and Buddy Farrell. The piece notes multiple knockouts, team affiliations, and a Fort Worth softball game, detailing a wide range of players and outcomes amid a chaotic OCR read.

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Brackenridge Opens With New Offense Against Indians

Brackenridge High under Coach Red Forehand unveils a lightweight backfield offense featuring Tom Watt August Erfurth and Frank Means. The Eagles face Horlandale Indians at Alpine Stadium in the District 15 VA opener as Howard Harrishiy leads the Tribe in District 96 A.

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Isaacs Leading in San Angelo Golf

Jack Isaacs general pro at Langley Field Va led the Goodfellow Field 72 hole medal play open with a 71. Six others trailed by one over par on a heavy course at San Angelo Tex. Scores included Camp Bowie based players and noted names such as Stall Bet J L Varga and Sgt John Staumer. A 60 player field remains after 8 more holes and the final 36 are set for Sunday with $2600 in prize value to be awarded among 41 players.

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Brewers clinch American Association pennant with 12 to 10 win

Milwaukee overcame a seven run deficit to defeat Baines City 12 to 10 on Friday night, securing the American Association title for the Brewers, and moving three and a half games ahead of the Indianaals Indians with three games remaining in the regular season.

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TMI Defeated At Kerrville

Kerrville September 18 Tivy High School Antlers opened their 1943 grid season with a 12-0 victory over the San Antonio based Trxng Military Institute. Both Kerrville touchdowns were scored in the second half by Japan at fullback, including a 33 yard pass to Hurst and a fourth quarter 37 yard run by Jattan. Tivy defense held firm in the first half, repeatedly stopping District DAA threats near the Kerrville 20 yard line.

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Edgewood Edges South San In Scrappy Friday Night Tilt

Edgewood beat South San 18 to 7 at Bob Cot Field after a punt duel early. Capt Bobby Harris scored SS’s first TD on a two yard plunge in the second period, Edward Matson added the extra point, and Pat Pierce added a seven yard run for Edgewood’s second score. Edgewood blocked a punt and added a late TD after two passes to reach the 3 yard line for Henry’s score.

Waler Mewes South San Antonio Bobcots Edgewood High School Bobcot Field Bobby Harris Edward Matson South San Edgewood Bobcats Pat Pierce Bobcat Wie South Las Daex Henry

Shoes Fit If They Work for Team at Austin High

CHICAGO September 18 WI Robart H Sommers principal of Chicago s Austin High school looks for a great Cor derella basketball season this year with a team selected from only those boxes whose neck fit the limited supply of gym shoes There is both a shortage the regular players coating off the floor may have to take off their shore and give them in the substitute going by the game.

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Service Loop Teams Play At Tech Field

The delayed service baseball playoff at Tech Field was moved to Saturday 4 p.m. Randolph Field Ramblers face Cadet Center Warhawks in the third game of the first round after Thursday rainout. Saturday's winner advances to the final series against Brookfield's Ganders. best three out of five begins Sunday at Tech Field with games Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.

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NTAC Plays Southwestern in two game series opener

Fort Worth Sept 18 14 a big football clash looms as Southwestern University and North Texas Agricultural meet in a two game series at Farrington Field expected before 14000 fans. Star players include Jackie Field Kent Matithews Boot Colling Zuehl Canaly Tareid Fischer Jack Sachse Ruby Barnett Red Miley Juin Wright Toi Ewell Tom Bond Doyle Caraway Pete Blanda Pepe Stout and coach Maley. The rematch is set for October 16 at George town.

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Georgia Kids Do O.K., More: Trials Today

Georgia coach Wally Butts signs on Friday night as his team, led by strong runners and 4-Fs, defeated Presbyterian College 41 to 6. Georgia eyes a potential January Rose Bowl showdown with Michigan Purdue or Iowa Pre-Flight as Navy schedules and midwestern matchups shape a busy college football weekend.

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Texas Tech Opens Season With First Start

In Lubbock on September 18 Texas Tech fields its first start of the year as the Raiders face a rugged opponent under night conditions. The initial gridiron baptism tests the team at their air field venue and schedules a challenging early season contest.

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Wilmeth List Sunday Topi in rough game

A strange pitchers duel left the tribe 2-1 over Trout and Reynolds. Trout pitched three innings before being relieved in the seventh. Reynolds struck out 12 and allowed two singles as the Tribe edged ahead in a tense Sunday matchup.

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Sportlights on an unsettled 1940s college football season

Harold Scheruwitz surveys a chaotic upcoming football season marked by Navy shifting players, Army orders, and veteran schools using 18 year olds. He notes uncertain line play, a flood of forward passes, and the hard to predict national schedules. He warns readers against risky bets on 20-game forecasts and urges cautious viewing of a season full of surprises.

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Randolph Opens With Bryan Field

Randolph and Bryan Field meet in the season opener at Randolph Field this afternoon at 2 30. lineups mix former college players across positions with Glenn Dobbs new to the squad likely to see action as passes for yardage. key backs include Walter Parker Dan Wright and Mike Yaremko while Don Dudley Ben Barber and Carlyle Young anchor the backfield and tackle Roy Johnson helps guide Bryan's 26 man squad in a warm up before next week’s tougher tests.

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Where They Play Saturday Scattered Baseball Schedule

Calendar of National and American League games with times and pairings. Key matchups include Boston at Philadelphia, Brooklyn at New York, and St Louis at Chicago among others. Sunday slate lists Philadelphia at Boston and Brooklyn at New York with several noted doubleheaders.

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Hunters Register For Shells Soon

Washington reports sportsmen will get shells through registered retailers under wartime controls. Ammunition certificates will be issued to sportswomen. registration runs October 1 to November 15. After farmer and rancher needs are met, WPB will permit limited rounds for duck and game bird hunting.

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