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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1943
Page
3
In a dramatic late game, the Detroit Tigers defeated the New York Yankees after extra innings as Spud Chandler pitched well for the Yankees. The win edged the Tigers closer in the pennant chase while other AL teams battled in a tight standings scramble.
The Cadet Center Warhawks host Brooks Field Ganserg in a decisive Sunday 3 pm clash, part of a best-of-five series for the Service Baseball League title. Woody Johnson will start for the Warhawks, while Bob Peterson is slated for the Gan ders. A Brooks win would force a final Tuesday game, with Midkiff and Mulligan expected for the decisive matchup.
The Naval Air Technical Training center in Memphis faced uncertainty over its football schedule after a Navy Department dispatch prompted transfer of the opening game to a base field. Rosecrans Pliers of 51, Joseph J Mo, was to play Tulane in New Orleans October 2 with other bookings including Southern Methodist, Louisiana State, Arkansas, Miami of Ohio, Texas, Marquette, and Fort Benning. Thousands of tickets had already been sold for Joe Crump Stadium events.
Seattle’s Joe Demanton pitched a two hit gem to upset the Seals and force a deciding game in the Coast League playoff. Lloyd Christopher homered for San Francisco, but Demanton shut down the Seals as Seattle eyes $5000 first prize in a one game finale and Sunday doubleheader.
Randolph Field Ramblers face Rice Owls in Houston in a high stakes season opener. The Ramblers, fresh from a 30-0 win over Bryan Army Air Field, aim to upset the Owls led by Glenn Dobbs and Walter Parker, with a lineup featuring Dobbs, Wright, and Parker at back, guards Oldershaw and James Davis, and centers Killian and Yaremko.
Edison Bears demolished Edgewood Red Raiders 48 to 0 at Falson Field. Billy Mahone and Kirby Moore each found the end zone twice, with Joe Frazier Biff Callie and Richard Arredondo adding touchdowns. Eddie Giles and Larry Crinover kicked extra points.
FARIS Texas. Paris Junior College will not field a football team this year due to scheduling turmoil. Coach Dixon Hatcher said five opponents were lined up but all but one canceled after two weeks of workouts. Only North Texas Agricultural College remained ready to play. Hatcher, who led the college to the state championship last year, said they will resume after the war.
CHICAGO September 25. The marriage of heavyweight champion Joe Louis and Marta Louis is in crisis with reports of separation and possible reconciliation. Marta cites war time strain and long separations as factors, while Joe, now an Army sergeant, acknowledges strain but says there will be no divorce and he delayed having the baby.
Harlandale Indians dominate South San Antonio Bobcats 33 0 to seize a first place tie with Alamo Heights and Bur tank. Richard Ferguson John Luther Tobin Rote and Var gil Tope scored for Harlandale with Tope adding two TD runs and Rote another. South San's offense managed two first downs as Harlandale linemen controlled the game throughout.
Alamo Heights Mules and New Braunfels Unicorns battled to a 6-6 tie in a none district game at Heights field on Friday night. Earlier, the Mules beat the Unicorns 8-0 last season and split a bi district playoff with a 12-14 tie in December. The Heights led in first downs 12 to four and in rushing yardage 204 to 61, while New Braunfels held a 120 to 24 edge in passing yards. Mallard scored Heights’ touchdown, McDaniel’s extra point was blocked, and late plays featured a 10-yard pass and an 18-yard scamper.
The Hot Wells Blue Devils and Central Catholic Buttons played a tight game for 48 wine Friday night at Techfield but the contest ended with no score. Central moved the ball well but failed to convert, losing possession twice in key moments.
Jefferson Mus tangs from San Antonio aim for a second straight win over Houston rivals as they travel to Houston for a Saturday night inter-district clash. Last week the Jeffs routed Sam Houston High 47 to 0 with Stile Jack Rowan and William Johnson keying injuries, while backfield feared Dick McKissack W B Abbott Jack Grieder and Perry Samuels pace the attack.
Burbank High rolled to a 28 0 victory over Lanier Saturday at Alan Stadium to share the District 36 lead with Alamo Wrights and Ha Tandale. Jerry Mangum led the offense as the 170 pound back scored two touchdowns and sparked multiple drives. End Lloyd Pike and Jimmy Morris hooked up for a key early score, while defensive stands stalled Lanier’s rallies.
The Brackenridge team rallies to defeat Waco 14 to 30 on a windy day. Key plays include Brackenridge scoring twice and Brackenridge defenders stopping West insmper drives. Lineups feature Kincaid center and Williams, Dudley, Ledbetter on the line.
The Grace Church event on Avenue E drew attendees for a rally day. Community members and church leaders participated in activities marking the occasion with prayers songs and shared remarks.
New York Sept. 25 The Rose Bowl game hopefuls open their season with Georgia facing Southern California and Pasadena. Alabama and Tennessee show form while Georgia Tech and Navy inherit strong lines for the coast battles.
Oklahoma City report notes Texas Tech Hed Raiders return with respect for Oklahoma A&M freshman Bob Tenimore. Tech led 9 0 early but Aggies, sparked by Fenimore and Beller, scored three touchdowns in the second half to win 21 14. Brown added a late 75 yard kickoff return and extra point. Fenimore and Beller key scores.
Laredo Tigers and Brownsville Eagles fought to a tie Friday night as both teams traded drives. Ward connected with Parker for a yardage play to the four yard line, Baldas caught a TD from Ward, Chico Jimenez added the extra point, and Leuty to Magnon produced a late score before a decisive extra point by Carpenter kept the game close.
The report compiles boxing outcomes with fighters from Milwaukee New York Portland Worcester New Haven Baltimore San Francisco Norfolk and other locales. Winners include Lewiatud Welch Jones Olivers and Jomm. Draws and stoppages noted across multiple bouts with various weights and venues.
Belmont Park hosts the 54th $7500 Matron Stakes for two year old fillies. Seventeen entries include Bre Mac fresh from key wins, plus notable contenders Mrs Ames Thread n Goin Bald Alma Red Wonder Iron Maiden Doggone Viette Catachiptica Whirlabaul Good Thing Countess Wise Vienna Five Sticky Sea Reigh and Johns Dear in the six furlong sprint on Wideneck.
Conference football dates and matchups unfold across Texas and neighboring sites from late September through November. Texas A and M, Rice, SMU, Arkansas, Texas Christian, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and others play at venues including College Station Fort Worth Dallas Austin Baton Rouge and Houston with numerous conference games and night fixtures noted.
The University of Washington football team won approval from Pacific Coast Conference members to play three games this fall without players losing a year of eligibility. Athletic manager Rol and Belshaw said Atherton polled nine other schools. Washington’s Whitman game proceeds as scheduled and two more games remain. Oregon and Montana have already stopped playing. Washington would need another vote for additional games.
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