Weather and stars at the Texas Relays in Austin
Perfect weather drew about 5000 fans as over 500 athletes from 55 schools began the 27th annual Texas Relays in Austin. Notables include Jerry Thompson and Campbell Kane with high school heats and several service team competitors such as Cpl Ted Harve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Utles
Jerry Thompson
University of Texas
Great Laker Naval Training Station
Campbell Kane
St Long
Indiana
Corpus Christ! Naval Air Station
Jolene Proctor
Wexss State College For Women
Texas A
Jane Adams
University of Arkansas
Carolyn Howe
Baylor
Mary Clarke Jarvis
Rice Institute
Shirley Glassnock
Texas Christian
Virginia McClendon
Southern Methodist
Walmsley
Goose Creek
Houghton
North Dallas
Wilson
Dallas
Passarella Opens GI School for Umpires at Camp Grant
Camp Grant opened a baseball umpire training school under Sgt Art Passarella to train service men for umpiring careers after World War II. The program, directed by Lt Col Frank A Bush, runs twice weekly for four weeks with several WACs showing interest and Pfc Lucille Thommen registering first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Passarella
Camp Grant
Art Passarella
Frank A. Bush
Wacs
Pfc
Lucille Thommen
Italion
Proctor and Menefee Enter Navy Service on Same Day
Proctor and Menefee, both golf pros, head into summer service on April 15. Leroy Proctor of Uvalde Country Club and Uniele Sam join the navy the same morning. The two previously tied for first in Willow Springs golf sweepstakes. The Proctors reside in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor
Menefee
Sam
Lod Menefee
San Antonio Country Club
Anny
Leroy Proctor
Uvalde Country Club
Navy
Menefer
Willow Springs
Tony
Mrs. Proctor
San Antonio
Baseball Roundup from New York April 1 reports mixed spring results
In a crowded sample of spring news, Thornton Gee’s rough return for the White Sox is noted while Buck Lee’s early season form is tracked. Major league notes cover the Dodgers, Cardinals, Browns, Senators, Cubs, Tigers, Reds, Giants, and Yankees with player call ups, injuries, and exhibition plans shaping hopeful pennant pushes.
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New York
Jhiniy Dyker
Snewaker
Chicago
White Box
Thornton Gee Fa
Pitsburgh
Loulaville
Portsider
Buck
Lee
Ler
Brooklyn Dodgers
Mickey Owen
Louis Cardinals
Whiter Kurowski
Ken O'Dea
Raine
O'Dea
Billy Southworth
Hard Corner
Lela Browns
Myron Hayworth
Nelson
Pugh
Washington Senators
Mila Cadi
Walch Leonard
Barry Wyn
Ducy Geainn
Nertin
Xavier Freselyn
Johnny Ger
Rin Sewell
White Sox
Detroit Tigers
Rudy York
Uring Aervier
Tleers
Carp
Cincininati Reda
Bronk McCormick
Dake Sry
Tony Crincola
New York Giants
Vateram South Paw
Carl Hubbell
Mtet
New York Yankees
Ruxsex Kewark
Bucknell University
Rosiah Red Sox
Shurtalup Skeetee Newsome
Ray Partee
Balilmore
Southern Has 168 Signed MEMS Contracts Recorded
Southern Association baseball clubs face no serious manpower shortage as President Billy Evans announced 168 signed player contracts recorded at league headquarters. Evans noted the 188 contracts to date exceed last year’s tally at this time.
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MEMS
Saadt
INS
Billy Evans
Evans
Luke Appling Transferred to Lawson General Hospital Infield Return
Luke Appling legendary Chicago White Sox shortstop and 1943 American League batting champion has been transferred to Lawson General Hospital for reconditioning. Inducted after last year’s baseball season, he comes from Camp Hero Virginia where he was assigned to manage the camp base ball team. Sgt W B Malotte says Appling reported for practice and will see action this season as an infielder for Lawson.
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Atlanta
Fyt Eucclus
Luke” Appling
Chicago White Sox
Lawson General Hospital
Here
Appling
Campher
Camp Tte
W. B. Malotte
Lawson
Table Tennis Stars Advance in Fourteenth Championship
In St Louis Missouri favorites prepare for second round table tennis matches after easing through first round. Billy Holzrichter of Chicago, top seed, defeated Warren Hotz of Omaha 21-15 21-? 21-15. Sally Green of Indianapolis beat Bea Bensdorf of Chicago 21-4 21-8 21-15. Other seeded men like Max Herth and Joe Comers posted wins as veteran Dan Feak of Toledo Browak was pushed to the limit.
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ST. Louis
Wmo
ADM d
Billy Holzrichter
Chicago
Warren Hotz
Omaha
Sally Gren
Tailanspolis
Bea Bensdorf
Chicawo
Miss Green
Oller
Towin Jarhuted
Max Herth
Detroit
Joe Comers
Washington, D.C
Dan Feak
Toledy Browak
Fort Hamer
College Baseball and Military Honors Mentioned in Odd Transcript
A garbled report lists Service Dept. Lieut. Col. Chartes Davis tied to the Concord Medal and Guadalcanal heroism, mentions Alabama teams, and cites several names including John McDonald and Bill Gaming. It references Marine commissions at Quantico, Rice Kyrites, Gotham training stations, and pitchers with scattered sports and military notes, amid uncertain season plans.
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Chartes “Jorda” Davis
Hono Tar Heroisey Run Gradalcanal
Alabama
John McDonald
Falcon
Nev
Hoy
Tee
Marines
Quantico
Alan
Pear
Sonneon
Mawal
Matt Ishim Davin
exNewark Ber
Pho
Olhowern
Johnny Vander Meer
Tint Avaite
Robby Coombs
Red Toda
The
Columbus
Exhibition Baseball Scores and Lineups From Saturday Games
Philadelphia facing Baltimore and St Louis and Toledo games feature pitchers and lineups. Notable names include Gin Bombers of Baltimore, Brown, Lamecchia, Mannuso, Berl, and Berl. The card lists managers and venues from Atlantic City to College Park and notes multiple city matchups including Chicago and Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Martin Bombers
Baltimore
Christopher
Blach
Harris
Hayes
Colts
Butener
Gibson
Warnecker
al Cape Girsrdeau
St. Louis
Toledo
iGeven
Jakuck
Brown
Andrew Aallmée
Lapoon
Wagonburat
Kinney
Janncas
Saturdavin
Louisville
Kye
Uttaberh Fhwe Chicks
Fvansville
Ind
Chicago
Detroit
Atantic City
New
Phiadelphia
New Year
College
Spring Training Umpire Tony Kem to Officiate Dodgers Exhibition Games
In spring training news Chief Tony Kem of the National League umpires will officiate in all remaining Brooklyn Dodgers exhibition games. Branch Rickey, Dodgers president, announcedKem's assignment as part of the Brooklyn schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klem
Bear
Mountain, N. Yo
Bill Kiem
Branch Rickey
Brooklyn Dodgers
Ktem
Brooklyn
Track and Field Derby candidates at Oaklawn Park
Oaklawn Park hosts the tenth Arkoanses Derby for three year olds with fifteen entries. top contenders include Challenge Me Bell Buster Signals Blake and Green Bush with post positions listed and stakes at 16 000 added. At Miami Tropicana Park the Ponce De Leon Handicap features Grasshopper and Argonne Woods as favorites with a field including Sir Marl Horn and Mixer among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Ark
Oaklawn Park
Pronite Farm
Dave Ferguson
V. Whitney
Anthony Skorowski
Chicago
Oaklawn
Challenge Me
Bell Buster
Signals Blake
Alamein
Whitney
Lydell T. Ruff
Jack
Challenge
W. Z. Tant
FL D. Rice
Floyd West
Merry Sun
High ‘Fox
Donna Ray Stable
Texas Sandman
Elissa BC
U. Yaegers
Valdiia
James Fam¢h
High Harp
Ehanger
Drs
Smith
San Antonio
KMAG
Miami
Fla
Aph
W. W. Crenshaw
Aday
Tropleel Park
Crenshaw
Argonne Woods
Marl Horn
Twases
Bilnginig
Fighting Iceman Brooks Hooper Visits Home
The "Fighting Iceman" Brooks Hooper returns to Youte to visit his station at Camp Wheeler Go after five years away. He fought in San Antony rings from 1628 through 1924 and has served in construction work and the army, including time in Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks Hooper
Iceman
San Antony Rings
Bowling Weekends Feature Doubles And Singles Action
Springfield previews the weekend bowling series with Hermann Undertakers from St Louis Adolpi Carlson and Russ Creamer forming a top squad The Blue Ribbon star from Chicago and Silver Seal Sodas from Louis Will Holt headline next events with teams from Kansas City Leveland Memphis and others scheduled Then Lieut King Gill of Texas A and M serves as flight surgeon at Majors Field Greenville Texas ensuring cadets stay alert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Hermann Undertakers
St. Louis
Allers
Adolpi
Carlson
Russ Creamer
Pabet Blue Ribbon Stars
Chicago
Silver Seal Sodas
Louis
Holt
Kansas City
Leveland
Memphis
Gol. King Gill
Texas A. and
Greenville
Texas
Air Force
China Girls End Season Unbeaten
CHINA Texas April 1 Bar beazael and her Ching High school basketball team closed the season unbeaten after four straight wins to stretch a two year streak to seven. Miss Self 18 forward scored 25 points as the Clippers defeated Academy of Immaculate Conception Opalounis LA 48 28 in a charity game for Red Cross. Coach C C Alexander hailed the squad as the best he ever saw and noted the 41 game winning streak this season with Ching rolling up 2062 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Texas
Barbeazael
Miss Self
Clippers
Academy of Immaculate Conception
Opalounis
Chamspion
Louisiana
Red Cross
Bare Para
Florence Dalgie
Ann Miller
C. C. Alexander
Willard and Johnson Box Again in Los Angeles Spar
Two ex champions Jack Johnson and Jess Willard boxed in a sparring exhibition at a Main Street gym in Los Angeles. The aging fighters, Johnson at about 230 pounds and 66, claimed prime condition while recounting long careers and earnings, including postwar ventures and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Pr—Sbates
Jack Johnson
Jess Willard
Johnson
Fio
Roe- Johnson
Tommy Bernsell
Sydney
Australia
Jack
Willard
Mays
Fradee
Johnaon Dolg
Kelly Makes It Two in Row
The Kelly Field Fliers defeated the University of Texas baseball team in a decisive win with strong hitting by Jerry Witte Jim Matthews Groh Kennedy and Gibson. Bob Dalzell of San Antonio started and wildness cost him in the fifth as Walter Trestan finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Field
Austin
University of Texes
J. Homer Gibson
el Snott
Stinson
State
Teras
Jerry Witte
Jim Matthews
Groh
Kennedy
Gibson
Bob Dalzell
San Antonio
Texas
Prieze
Walter Trestan
Jug McSpaden Tops Knoxville Open Second Round
Harold "Jug" McSpaden leads the Knoxville $6666 war bonds open after a 66 in round two. Craig Wood, Tony Petina, and Dave Clark chase with 68s while Alvin York attends the event. Others, including session leaders, struggle on the par 70 municipal course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Harold
Jug
Alvin York
Jamestown
Fred Carcoran
Municipal
McSpaden
Wood
Brachet
Tony Petina
Dayton
Dave Clark
Houston
Texas
Manny
Bob Hambton
Evansgills
Ind
Simmy Byrd
George Low
Nathan Smith
Joe Zarhardt
George McAlistr
Durham
N.C
Joe Taylor
Johnny Revelia
Jimmy Hines
Wille Gogwin
Texas tennis stars set for club matches in San Antonio
Four University of Texas players head to San Antonio for late afternoon Gameday matches at a country club. John Hickman and Felix Kelley lead the UT group, facing a San Antonio team featuring Ensign Wilbur Hese Harold Folks John Wood and George Dulling in singles and Kamrath Folks Peden in doubles. Navy pair Billy Hamilton and Jimmy Langham also involved. Play expected from about 4 p.m. to after 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universlty of Texas
San Antonio
John Hickman
Felix Kelley
Ensign Wilbur Hese
Harold Folks
John H. Wood
George Dulling
Flesa
Karl Kamrath
Folks
Dave Peden
Billy Hamilton
Jimmy Langham
Navy
Sikes Wins San Antonio Women’s Golf Bracelet Title
Mrs. Travis Sikes repeats her prior week victory at Brackenridge Park in a Friday round, posting 72 from a 20 handicap to reclaim the San Antonio Women’s Golf bracelet for another week. Edna Lapham, Kelsey, and others posted scores as golf action and nearby Brooke Field baseball results appear in the same report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis Sikes
San Antonio
Death of Promoter Harry Coffman Shocks Local Wrestling
Harolds Scherwitz reports the passing of promoter Harry Coffman. The big, friendly figure shaped local wrestling since 1931 in San Antonio and El Paso. Coffman faced adversity with humor, earning fans and respect. his secretary Dorothy Livengood may continue last show arrangements. Coffman suffered an apoplectic stroke and will be buried in Terrell on Saturday.
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Harold Scherwitz
The
Light
Nis
Herry Coffman
Hig
Coffman
Himsel
Harry Coffman
Harry Goffman
San Antonio
Thing
Dorothy Livengood
Ellow
Tne
el Paso
Terrell
Thely Oats
Porter Loring
Terrell Mrnday
No Decision on Wrestling Cards Yet
Cotfman’s son Tenry and Henry Thuiy cadet returned to Barrowfield after Cotfman, a 48 year old wrestler born near Wills Port, passed away. Survived by wife of Houston, a sister Mrs. Clyde Freeman of Fort Worth, brothers Bil of Oklahoma and Dennis of Dallas, and mother Mrs. L. D. Coffman of Terrell. Father the late Dr. L. D. Coffman of Terrell. A former pro wrestler weighing over 250 pounds, he later moved to bakery work and promoted wrestling in several titles before returning to Sey.
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Will
Cotfman
Tenry
Henry Thuiy
Barrowfield
Ala
Cottman
Wills Port
Wis
Henry Grady Cottman Jr
Houston
Clyde Freeman
Fort Worth
Bil
Oklahoma
Dennis
Dallas
Hig
L. D. Coffman
Terrell
Beau Jack wins in Garden, tops Zurita for $25,000 gate
Beau Jack defeats Juatt Zurita of Mexico City in a 10 round decision at Madison Square Garden. Gate receipts reach $87,802 on 17,593 attending, boosting Jack’s career Garden total to over $1 million. Jack weighs 136, Zurita 132. George Parnassus says Zurita won the bout, while Jack suffers two injured hands and a strained back.
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New York
Beau Jacks
Mike Jacobs
20Th Century
Sportingly
April
Boothlack
Madison Square Garden
Libr
Beau
Juatt Zurite
Mexico City
Zurita Mage
Beau Jack
George
Jack
Zurus
George Parnassus
Philadelphia
Ike Williams
Zorita
Hanie
Fight Results Roundup Of Multiple Boxing Bouts Across Cities
The report lists numerous boxing results with fighters and outcomes across cities including New York Chicago Philadelphia and more. Winners include George Parker Nate Bolden and Joey Rivers while several bouts end by knockout stoppage or decision with varied weights and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Rore
Jean Jack
Aiguate Ga
Juan Zurite
Merlee City
Milwaukee
Dail Fintferis
Joey Rivers
Piverto Rieu
Vece van
Hank Postaway
N McCoy
St. Lowta
Ie Elliott
Baltmore
Nathan Logan
Richmond Heighix
Charler
Riley
St. Lewis
Sammy Sully
Culcag
Norwich, Conn
Fland Tiger
Lowell
Mase
Mas Inors
New York
Tommy Krenz
Piiisburgh
George Humes
Hartford Conn
Jimmy Mulligan
al Stephany
White Plain
VIZ
Brookian
Johnny Priest
Cambridge St
al Ladtinhla
Bob Smith
Philadginbla
Walter
Cals By
Tews
Johnny
Wolgeal
Ciks
Philadephia
Georgia Cats
Indianapolla
Sobany Dena
Indianapolis
Hughes
Pittsburgh
Rimér Ray
Gainsville
Fla
Buddy Milard
San Francisco
Portland
Ore
Joe Robie
Pasadena
Calle
Joey
de Han
Sun Biers
Runty Paine
Ban Dirgg
Mike Alfann
Brooklyn
Kiefer Shines In AAU Swims At Ann Arbor Meet
Adolph Kiefer of Bainbridge naval station delivered a dominant performance in a five-event AAU Indoor Swims meet at Ann Arbor. He broke his own American record in the 300-yard individual medley with 9 23.9, as Great Lakes led late with Bill Smith defending the 220-yard free title but missing the men’s work record by nine-tenths. Michigan runner-up in team totals with 12 points as other champions were crowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Mid
Great Lakes
G Udal
Bill Smith
Adolph Kiefer
Kiefer
Bainbridge Naval Station
Honoluhu
Smith
Alan Ford
Michigan
Une Tield
Joseph Verdeur
North Philadelphia Ymca
Charley, Batterman
Columbia
Jerry Ferachner
Walt’ Ris
Dobson Button
Nashville Women Capture 16th AAU Basketball Title
The Nashville team defeated Dex Moines 22 to 16 to win the 16th women’s national AAU basketball championship. Earlier Clantham Blanketeers of Elkin, N C, took third by beating Dallas Hornets 23 9 16. Competition held at the Sports Arena in Atlanta Ga with Lenox Town also featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Joseph
Nashville
Tene
Vultees Pn
Dex Moines
Clantham Blanketeers
Elkin
N. C
Dallas Texas Hornets
Sports
Atlanta
Lenox
Town
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Charley Parker
Thomas Jefferson
Charley Tatum
Woodrow Wilson
Perry Samuels
Parker
Imate Ab Jeffersont
Holbrook
Watts
Jeff Davis
Kit
Mee White
Brackenridge
Hampton
Biles
Jefferson
Sar Antonila
Warwick
Lockhart Boy
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Melpern
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Ata Ill
Ves Nuavar Meth Ae
Cerrenent
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Oalr Snot
Prjor U.s.mc
England
Southern
Luke Appling
Mexico League Baseball
Mexico
Laoride Trepico Theria Ieenes Vernonne Eee Monterrry
Puebles Meteo
Intiaga
Puebla
N. Tareda
Monter Tex
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Laredo
Tampico
Verscruz
Tampigs
Veracruz
Darners
Verscris
China Girls
Kelly
Georgetown
Southwestern Utversity
Red Turner
Bob Fritz
Pirates
J. C. Streiton
Ags
Apri
George Gary
Jince
Lou Schaetter
Ettington Field
Institute
George Kalehmer
Virgil Vierra
Charlie Bailey
Rice
Gerald V. Gelse
Brackenridge High School
M.A. Backfield Star
Otto Gelse
Gelse
Hirmalayan Hump
China-Burma-India
Zurita
Im— Doe Roberto
Calif
Joey Dolan
Pyrli
Jnke LaMotta
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Army
Lou Woods
Walter Brightmore
LaMotta
Tallte
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Grant
Woods
LaMobta
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