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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1944

Page

3

Rescues Game Keeps Tigers Ahead

A fragmented sports column notes a Tigers victory with Beck delivering a key relief moment while Wakefield and ONeill’s crew boosted their bid. St Louis edged Philadelphia 4 2 as Detroit and New York stay within reach of division leaders.

Presa Walter “Hoon Hal Newhouser Ker Vider Dizzy ‘Trout Detroit Sean St. Louis Beck Boston Steve O'Neill Dick Wakefield St Louis Philadelphia Ierl Deck Red Sox Neal Staser Tigers Teague Boom Boom Utica Braves Easstern Toast Phils Palestine Texas Fritey Walt Wakefield Rafe Gentry Sig Inkuckl Basehill Phiadelphia Bob Muncrief Hobo Newsom Yankees White Ciah Don Gutteridge New York Cleveland Frale Bonhawrty

Runaway Surprises Gridiron Fans at Alamo Stadium

Johnny Janes reports a rout as Jefferson High punishes Milby High 543 to 0 in District 15 AA action. Tosin's Mustangs dominate with sharp blocking and stout defense, Milby stymied to three first downs and 21 rushing yards. Fans left in disbelief as Tosin’s squad showcases league upper hand.

Johnny Janes Defferson High Alamo Stadium Bones Tosin Mustangs Wasca Milby High Houston Ponjey Perry Samuels Percy Biles Company Jeff Houstonians Milby Irvin Moby Jeffs

St Anthony’s Yellowjackets Open Football Season Strong

St Anthony’s Yellowjackets opened their football season with a 6-0 win as Peacock and teammates delivered early offense. A key 18-yard first-quarter pass from Stewart to Thriff sparked the scoring, while Joe Scales contributed yardage in the second quarter as the Yellowjackets pulled ahead in a clash labeled by early momentum and steady defense.

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Brooklyn Cubs and Boston in chaotic baseball standings

Fragmented OCR text shows baseball standings and player mentions across American League leaders. Names like Boston, New York, Cleveland, Detroit appear amid scattered scores, dates, and team references, with unclear sequences and many garbled terms. The snippet suggests a standings page with game results and player notes, but specifics are too distorted to extract a clean narrative.

Ngs Pet Dotedil Sesepeveeee BB Leiay Seyieiery SL UASH New York Csicseeree TR GAZ Boston Visree Clevelunit Ate Ghieaga Laeott Fhikwdelpita S Paves Graley Rieber Lager Rocimon Hellott Detroit Monty Meek New Yoo Cleveland Ys Bonhen Sarharky Batae 3Ami Rosse Pninuttipnin Moe St Louis Neweam Terry Ani Wayans Muncslel Takuckysid Haywartts Winning Witcher Stonette Turer Newsom Orhern Eph Hile

Boxing Roundup at Madison Square Garden Ends In Upset

A night of wrestling with the scales followed a tense boxing program at Madison Square Garden. Macielo, the 193-pound substitute, was upset in the eighth round by Camì Mauiello before a crowd of 10,496 as promoter Mike Jacobs attempted to alter the card. In Boston, Ralph Danelli and Coluy Welkh battled through a rough ninth round before police separated the combatants, the crowd shouting and beating the ring as referees struggled to control the scene.

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Edison Dominates Bandera 44-0 in Friday Showdown

Edison Bears routed Bandera 44-0 at Halton Field. Quarterback Ritchey opened scoring with an 80 yard run, while Gokley twice, Beard, Lucas, Buecker and Snoddy added TDs. Edison totaled 208 rushing yards and 20 passing yards as Bandera struggled to mount offense.

Edison Bears Glass Bandera Sriddeys Miehé Halyon Field Quinton Ritchey Joe Gokley Donald Beard Ray Lucas Wesley Buecker Snoddy Edison Bahdera Eulaon Pras Susseh Anlergalal Annon Bhai Bisgiatnils Raedr Jie Tole Wits Rubatitations Son Gage Lille Rehirander Wakeeth Enoduy Rey" Ans Lae Binmente Crutock Brian Tound Hiri Neaky Wittie Enison Hastishiya Bander Bove Wits Parwards Allenmied Haere Ayts Unter Q. Waren Voler Alanna

Fractured Names and Places Mark A Defaced Boxing Card

A garbled OCR list shows multiple names and locations scattered across cities like New York Boston Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Indianapolis. The fragment references fighters ratings and officials with no clear event details or outcomes.

Eagles Lose Watt for A Month Injuries hit Brackenridge in 15-AA race

Brackenridge High football suffered a setback in District 15-AA as star running back Tom Watt of the Eagles fractured his right foot in the first quarter of Thursday's game against the Reagan Bulldogs in Houston. Watt will miss at least a month but aims to be ready by October 20.

Brackenridgs High School Tom Wath Enaies Watt Houston Reagan Buldogs Walt Hs Austogaroa

Major Cravens Ace at Fort Sam in club outing

Maj J R Cravens from Houston aced the seventh hole at Fort Sam Houston course using a seven iron Thursday. His foursome included Col. Sam Adams Col. Merry Hewitt and Lt. Dunlap Campbell. Giles gets new contract as Cincinnati Reds general manager with a four year renewal Sept 23.

the Light Military Maj J. R. Cravens Houston Fort Sam Houston Col Sam Adams Merry Hewi Dunlap Campbell Giles Cincinnati Warren Cincinnati Reds Larry S. MacPastl Brooklyn Dodgers

Burbank Opens Season With Central In District Showdown

Burbank makes its home debut hosting Central Catholic in a 36 4 district opener at Alamanta Giam Saturday night. The Bulldogs, led by Mangum and Kerrville connections, seek a stronger offensive showing after a first week defeat by Edison, while Central counters with experience and defense to test Burbank's revamped lineup including Kenny Dubose shifting to guard and Mickle/Tobin swapping positions.

Prewater Burbank Bulldogs Alamantagiam Awong Kerrville Antlers Sckp Thorndyke Gentral Edison Bubita Bac Harschal Ankrom Gera Bahm Gdwlon Botan Jery Mangiin Seal Anxram Mangum Kerrville Ee Central Gang Joe Lanier Edison Te Kenny DuBose Ler Douglas Sheedy J Alin Mark Ab Mickle

Northwestern Missouri Teachers, Central Missouri Teachers clash

Northwestern Missouri Teachers 2 Central Missouri Teachers 4 in a college football result from Lafayette Georgia. The account references a high scoring game with multiple touchdowns and a dramatic finish, noting key plays and a late surge by Central Missouri after halftime. The summary mentions teams from Missouri and Louisiana context in a snapshot of the Friday college games.

Northwantern U DeFauw Northwestern Missouri Central Missouri Guelavus

Football Tonight ALAMO STADIUM Lineups for Burban Central Catholic

Starting lineups listed for Burban Central Catholic and Central Catholic at Alamo Stadium. Player numbers heights and weights shown among names including Everett Hudgeons John Moses Albert Mark and James Culp with reserves named and positions unidentified.

Alamo Stadium Burbank Central Catholic Flayer Everett Hudgeons John Moses Albert Mark Eee William Kuleza Allen Chapman Eopee James Culp Hewnrth Dakose Ray Sordetom McCréless Sovere Tom Biediger George Thier Joohn Weaver Wille Gloria Jack Logan Mierschel Ankram Tom Logan Crerall Sahm Sareo Gordon Bolton Fffl Jack Muhler Jerry Mangum Vee Sarm Liberta Kenneth Elsesser Raymond Ochoa Louis Enriquez Alvin Akerman Jerry Flocy Jim Chumbley Jack Dowell Harlan Arilor Weissler John Awl Henry Spier Raul Garza Bob Jenkins Paul Molina Wiliam Morris Tom Battersby Frank Loyd Carlyle Box Joe Riese Eugene Maurana

Harlandale blank South San in District 31-A football clash

Harlandale 19 South San 0, a decisive District 31-A football win. Harlandale dominated early, stifling South San with a 19 to 0 score. Roberts and the Harlindair Todans led drives and defensive stops at South Sup grid tron, securing the shutout.

Harlindair Todans Trad

Tech B Team Triumphs Over Jefferson in 7-0 Victory

Tech opened with a 7-0 win over Jefferson as Rudy, Bird, and Virgil led in the first half. A 14-yard pass toCarl Gabrisch set up a first down, with Bird recovering a blocked punt for another TD. Rate’s 68-yard kickoff return started the fourth, and Bird’s 30-yard return TD capped scoring while South San pressed late.

Jefferson Tech Alamo Teague Dittie Rudy Rough Harvnndale Perer Sextra Polit Joe Bird Carl Sgabrisch Jeter Virgil ‘Taye Indians Tobin Rate Tope Rate Bird South Sangat

SOPTBALL UMPS ELECT OFFICERS IN SA MEETING

The San Antonio softball umpires' association elected officers at a meeting held at San Pedro Park. The gathering took place on a Sunday afternoon with members voting on leadership roles for the upcoming season.

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