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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1944

Page

2

Row Over Field Feud Between Cubs and Sox

In French Lick on April 2 1 7 a heated dispute erupts between Cubs and Sox over field access during spring training. Cubs evicted Sox from a West Baden site, sparking accusations of violation of agreement and claims of a poacher dispute.

Cub-Sox Chicago Cain Breckinridge Wilson Cub Jimny Wilson West Brien Sox West Baden Tykes Whelen James Gallagher Cubs Wis Abe Tipld Iys Geen Stern Ime Gab Piel Mbewike Chirann Vincentirs

Griffiths Aims For Cuban South American Pirates In 1944 Pennant

Washington owner Griffith believes a wartime roster built from Cuba, South America, and a few Puerto Ricans could yield a 1944 pennant. He cites scouting near College Park and a plan to open a baseball school, praising Washington’s pitching and outfield depth while noting several Cuban and Latin American players on the squad.

Washington Clu Griffith Power eMerrgenes Uns Puerto Bucans Tires Verontelans Griffith Mete Iver Ned Cybal Cuba South America Nur Hasubell Cambria Hayallt College Park Bobh Griffith Ossie Hluege Indies Senators Dutch Leonjard Johnny Niggeling Roger Watt Mickey Haefner Garry Wynn Jagh You Mila Gandini Alex Carrasquel Rick Ferrell Garragguel Frant Garreas Venezuela Inter le Squad Bhiege Oliviio Ortiz Gliberta Torres Santiago Ullrith Cateher Guerra Fermin

Yanks Rally Past Dodgers in Long Island Showdown

The New York Yankees beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 5 4 in 11 innings as Don Savarese started the late rally with a three bagger and rookie catcher Mike Garbark delivered the deciding hit. Joe McCarthy may craft another managerial axel as the champions chase a fourth straight pennant and eighth in nine years.

Avril New York Charney Keller Spud Chive Ault Dirkes Johnny Marnie Maria Russo Jack Gordon Rollin Homsles Frankie Gagnety Hildehieon Sérviers Yankees Seland Aseercentarr Yanks Brooklyn Dodgers Alantic City Joe McCarthy Fachion Fame Dodwera Uhr Phils Dodeers See Fue Springdale New York Glantz Gil Bretton Wen Sox EEXZ

Exhibition Baseball Games From Sunday At Swansville

AP report details Sunday baseball results across several cities including Chicago Detroit Cairo and Allantiy City with batter lists pitchers and scores. Notable line shows Brooklyn New York and Toledo games with various battery combos and late innings tallies.

Associated Press Swansville Chicago Detroit Detinger Fleming Brickeon Easterwood Hogertt Trout Overmire Swift Cairo Peergins Beazley Toenes Gamache Burmeister Keérry Munger Donnelly Jurisich Cooper Narrem Allantiy City N. Ji Brooklyn New York Chipman Davia Andrews Sulemnth Haveworth Borowy Dubiel Treher Van Garbark Toledo Louis Whithead Roedde Fink Seriich Gomen Sandra Sherley Seinsoth Mancuso Todd Luviaville Pittsburgh Chiukga Roy Sewell Toyer Humphries Loar Rowe Tumoy College Park Camp Raboyles Nowak Boriuck Sigeepling Lennard Ferrell Innanapats Rieveland Cincinnati Gon Begse Muelle York Baltimore

Coleman Aids Braves In Management Shakeup

Jack Band reports from Wallingford Conn on Coleman taking over the sixth place Braves amid player shortages on a one year contract. Coleman, veteran catcher and minor league manager, is praised for calming and guiding youngsters while facing a competitive league, with Stengel’s absence and war conditions shaping the season outlook.

Ay Jack Wallingford Bob Bob Colmeen Heston Braves Choate St. Louis Chicago Pittsburgh Braves Coleman Rhite-Strick Reakle Red Sox Detroit Casey Stengel Stenger Ayake Brave Hob Quinn Ingle Bob Henry Bedgough Tom Sherhan Quins Columbus Tamu Quinn Scranton Evansville Ind Boston Touch Mel Oti Giants Joe Cronin Ted Box Lon Boudreau Cleveland Uncle Sam

Benavides Exeles win third straight district title 33 A

Benavides Exeles take first in the 34 A district track meet at Benavides amassing 47 1 2 points. Sinton Pirates finish second with 28 1 2 points. Wendt and Alice sweep three events each and lead with standout performances. San Diego Vaqueros place third with 25 1 2 points. Freer Lovrth Witt and Alice ffth also score for Taft in the meet.

Benavides Benavides Exeles Sinton Pirates Higlea Wendt Alice San Diego Vaqueros Re J Freer Lovrth Witt Alice Ffth Taft

New Bowling Champion Emerges in St Louis Tie

Rudy Parel becomes national bowling champion in a home game setting, defeating Nelson Burton and another St Louis rival as the match ends in a tie. The event occurs amid talk of the night’s play being meaningless and includes references to hockey and Canadiens management, with unrelated league notes and figures.

BT. Louis Ay-Tapi Allie Wis Ami Milwamkee Rudy Parel Nachiomacvatch Fame Nelson Burton Hockey Star Montreal Paul Bibeanil Toronto National Hockey See Matasa Tommy Gorman RenerAl Syn Mie SH Sae Ae Maniger Montréal Canadiens DAR TNAL Canadiens Jad Nexhi Leafs Bibeawit Mantrent Malaya MD Tnyue

Hornsby Homer Wins for Puebla in Wild Finish

MEXICO CITY April 3 Hornsby a former major league manager and star, now guiding Puebla, homered in the ninth inning to lead a 14 to 12 victory over Vera Cruz. He hit a 3 pitch-hitter over center, drove in two runs, and was carried off by cheering fans after reaching second base.

Mexico City ENS Rogera Hornsby Hornsby

Golf Course Damage Minor Weekend Storm Puts Brackenridge Park On Hold

A weekend hallstorm caused minor damage to golf courses including Brackenridge Park Riverside and Willow Springs with one clubhouse window smashed. Heavy rain canceled Brackenridge weekly tournament while Riverside saw seven matches completed before players quit. Remaining first round and consolation first rounds resume next Saturday with crews assessing minor damage and course closures.

Riverside Park Brackenridge Puss San Antonio Coustry Club Willow Springs Liegerens Brackenridge Pack Brackenridge Park Riverside Golf Association Willie Hamfer Homer McClaugherty Louis Carter R. E. Gordon Ervin Dresch Rval Mike Potenes Chick" Brandt Johnny Dresch Poulkes Fram B. Cavanaugh LC. Wilder Brat A Joseph J. B Smith B. Lily

Joe Louis Family Models Clothes in Chicago Show

Fourteen month old Jacqueline Louis daughter of heavyweight champion Joe Louis set for her first public appearance. She will appear Monday night with her mother Mrs Marva Lois Barrow in a fashion show at Woodlawn A M F church on Chicago's South Side. Mrs Barrow will be the featured winner of the show. The fighter's wife known for her stylish clothes will appear in five scenes wearing ensembles from her own wardrobe.

Chicago IND Jacqueline Louis Joe Louis Jacqueline Marva Lois Barrow Woodlawn A. M. F. Church South Ride

Kraus Hurls Hit Shutout In Sit-Inning Game

Jack Kraus pitched a shutout for the Philadelphia Phillies stalhpaw against the Kelly Held Industrial Soldiers, fanning nine and yielding three hits in a sit-inning win. The War Workers face Fort San jyomaton next at Richter feld as batteries were Bocamontes Smith Kraus Guerra. Rain disrupted much of the day and a Sunday game between Dan's Cate and St Anthony's Yellow Jackets was canceled due to rab.

Washington St Lovis Cardinals Chang Mourth Perry Aroun Goelerdas Pilcher Thy Bayhy Ley Boudreau Avon Mbrchant Marine Luch Allie Raynes Philadelphia A Bintager Vic Johnson Yank Terey Joe Wood Jr Navy Annapolis Philadelphis Hover McKee Shelby Scrina Ilness Calchar Bill Anske St Lan Browns Sewell Taloole Marthew Browns Chicago Cubs Tome York Roy Easterwond Tigers Pail Derringer Boden Brewer Stew Worferth Chicago White Sox Tokay Humphrien Ad Lapat Laningnagmnel Pirates Sunidays _Hetyolt Tigers Charles Matra Pinky Tresins Jack Kraus Philadelphia ‘Phillies Indust Bocamontes Smith Kraus and Guerra Dan

State Ready To Admit L A Athletes Tops

Jefferson and Brackenridge teams led Texas Relays in Austin with multiple wins and record efforts. Flying Charley Parker paced Jefferson to unofficial city and state reach, posting fast times and anchoring sprint relays. Brackenridge’s August Erfurth tied high hurdles mark, while injuries limited some performers as city meet looms with prelims Tuesday and finals Wednesday.

Jefferson Miglangs Brackenridge Eagles Ban Anveilo Sinong Texas Jeft Eagles Gimdhee Austin Jeffer‘son Brackentlage Tombig Charley Parker Jefferson Towang Parker Jeff August Erfurth Brackenridge James Southworth Jack Grieder Mae White Eagle Perry Biles James Lochford Jels Bagless Tech Dol

L A Dogs Shine at Houston Show in Texas Circuit

Senantonis owned cogs perform well on opening Texas circuit day in Houston. Dr CH Cable’s champion Nancolleth Laniger named best of breed among poodles and Dr Cable’s Gaurther’s Duchess Varex earns best of breed in Greil. Other winners include Temenhem points and Bright Chance’s Boots in blitz. 316 entries from 24 states attend. Corpus Christi show follows with similar turnout. San Antonio Kennel Club to stage tents at Lionsfield for next events.

Senantonis Texas Houston Ch.cable Nancolleth Laniger Cable Gaurther Varex Danex Murray Temenhem Orchael Hill A. CG Berry Crampion Bright Chance Boston Belinds Hicks Hubert Jackson Edgar Bramuies Bir Guy Delwed Frank J. Feldschmidt Higin Corpus Christ San Antonio Kennel Club Lionsfield Silkrday

Challenge Me Crowned Derby Favorite In Looming Open

Arkansas Derby favorite Challenge Me headlines the weekend racing scene as contenders from Belita farm and other names vie for major Kentucky prizes. Beloved bombarded crowds in Oaklawn action with Shut Up posting fast splits and a record-tying mile. Derby attendances and handle surged to new highs.

Hot Springs Ack Challeoze Me Bronte Farm Todiay Chace Downs D. H. Brenidl Chictso Bakery Ta Dave Ferguson Shut Up Maid

Ice Hockey Playoff Night Produces Narrow Tests

Seattle Maple Leafs forced two overtime periods to edge Portland Hancock Oilers 7 1 in a Northwest league playoff game headlines a night of hockey action from Seattle and Baltimore. Cleveland advanced to the American Hockey Association finals with a 4 1 win while Denver coach Mark Duncan announced pre induction status.

Seattle Vancouver Maple Leafs Portland Hancock Oilers Cleveland Hershry American Hockey, Association Denver Gey Mark Duncan Denver University Taday Aon

Star Loses in U S Table Tennis Veterans Final

Louis Scharinck of San Antonio was defeated in the veterans singles final at the national table tennis tournament in St. Louis. John Somiel of New York claimed the men's singles, overcoming Lew Lowry after trailing 20-13 in the fifth game. Marjorie Wilcox of San Antonio also fell short, while Green of Indianapolis won the women’s title for the fourth consecutive year.

Louis Scharinck San Antonio Wahile Tenniis Star St. Laws John Tatum Omaha War Aim St. Louis Marjorie Wilcox John Somiel New York Bhy Camp Mackall N. C Lew Lowry Newton Mass Somiel Lowry Bnt Somuel Billy Halsrichter Chicago Wile Holder Ey University Womi Tle Leah Thall Columbus Ohio Miss Green Laszlo Bellak Camp Clamorne Barbara Cannon Toledo Helen Baldwin Des Moines Towa Miss Thall Bare Bara June Cannon Holrithler Balink Allan Levy Melvin Nichols Thana TX Lasater

Golf Winners Return to Knoxville in Confusing List

An OCR fragment lists multiple names and places including Knoxville, Teon, Harold LeSodies, Myron Volwdy, and others with scattered numbers and addresses. The garbled text references golf winners and locations like West Point, Dayton, and White Plains, with unclear scores or dates. The piece reads like a damaged sports snippet noting individuals and locales without a coherent event narrative.

Knoxville Teon Myron Volwdy Harold LeSodies Pull Seladistro Wannlton Wood Jonny Bula Aiuuru Sohmay Revolta Midladelphi Bare Clark Jimy “Johnson Phon Jon Detroit Fis Westen Fee Witl Dogeta White Plains N.Y Be Hutchinson Eng Inwell Dayton Tastareecveln Zarhardt Norlatows Ton Taerghit Tena Weise Leo Dodson Katinas City Unas Bobby Mitts Bord Natta Saiv Caniona Bill Hall Avianiu

Softballers open New League Season at San Petro Park

The 1844 porewall season opens in the San Antonio Amateur Athletic Association with the Softballers at No 1 San Petro park diamond. First game at 8 p m features Brooke General Hospital versus Richter Bakery in Major B division. Nightcap has 1948 city champion Doddfield Reception Center facing St Gerard's, runner-up. A WIN Oil 43 scheduled each night this Friday.

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Pigeon Racing Results At Whitenboro 300 Mile Race

A hectic day in the old bird race from Whitenboro ends without a clear winner as the headwind hampered speed. K Burt takes first, B S Tatum second and third as times and yards per minute are listed for multiple birds including Tatum and Mueller entries.

Amano Samen Ke Burt Tatum Eataysad ML Peviena Takyans Boentos Mueller M Buel Hatroxg Chalins Haltford Mueller Hwaile W. Halttord

Nelson and McSpaden Win Open Title at Knoxville

Harold Jug McSpaden and Byron Nelson claimed first prize at Knoxville's open with a 72-hole 270, the lowest winter tour score, winning $13,833.33 in bonds. Nelson edged McSpaden by one stroke, aided by a closing eagle on the sixteenth and solid play over the final holes. Craig Wood finished strongly with 278 to take fifth as Wood and Bulla led a crowded field.

Knoxville Tenn Harold Jug’ McSpaden Ron Nelson Aide Ie Og McSpaden Phoenix Ted Whip Nelson Poledo Ohio Nel Son McSpagan Craig Wood Durhant N.C McSyenlen Nelson McSpaden Tele Bob Hamilton Evansville Tony ‘Penna Dyin Mambroneck Johnny Bulla Atlanta Jlinny Hines Amsterdam N. C Johnny Revolta Evanston

Beavers Acquire Two Players From Coast Baseball League

Portland Beavers General Manager B U Klepper announced the purchases of Thomas Tigerns, a 20 year old second baseman formerly with Cleveland and Philadelphia of the American League, and Za Lesson, a 25 year old shortstop, from the Chicago club system.

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