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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1944

Page

4

Pitcher Wh Wants Work With Jays in Summer

Baton Rouge wire reports a pitcher seeking work this summer with the Philadelphia Blue Jays. He believes a four day rotation could restore the form that made him a standout with the Cubs. Now with the Jays, he hopes Uncle Sam won’t demand a uniform change and will allow steady work to regain his edge.

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Randolph on Abilene State grid schedule shows Sep 23 game

Randolph and Abilene State set a football game for September 23 at Randolph field. Rice Institute released a 1944 eight to ten game schedule in Houston naming Randolph as opening foe September 30. The Owls host Tulane Texas Arkansas Texas A and M and Southwestern at home this season.

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Yankees groom Lyons as Lindell replacement in outfield

Yankee manager Joe McCarthy seeks a Lindell replacement and eyes Al Lyons, a Kansas City rookie with prior pitching and outfield experience. Lyons, who earlier pitched and fielded in California and Kansas City seasons, may push Lindell’s shift from pitcher to outfield while Lindell undergoes draft and medical checks.

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Tigers Pre-Induction Prep Looms for York

Detroit General Manager Jack Zeller said Burly York, the Tigers’ hard hitting first baseman, will undergo his pre induction physical on April 17, the day before Detroit opens the season against St. Louis. Rooke Jack Phillips and Roy Weatherly are en route to join the squad, with Tuck Stainback a possible departure. YW Lindell has been taken and McCarthy relies on Ed Levy and Bud Metheny as the remaining definite outfield choices.

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Kelly Playing Waldron Field for 1 Baseball Game

The Kelly field Fliers of the Service league host Waldron field Carus Christhave in a 4 45 p m Thursday game at the Key diamond. Visitors feature Sam Chapman former Philadelphia slugger at third base Lloyd Briscoe from Atlanta Southern association club at shortstop with several other professionals. Batteries likely Ray Barnes pitching and Jin Matthews catching for Kelly and Al Curckewill and Red Daughters for Waldron. The Corpus Christi nine plays jab Randolph field Priday.

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Ellington Tames Rice in 19-2 Baseball Rout

Ellington hammered Rice with 21 hits and 14 errors by Rice as Tony Freitas blasted a home run. Ellington led 4-0 after two and never looked back, scoring 19 runs while Rice managed only two.

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De la Garza Named Manager Of Fred's Place Nine

De la Garza, former president of the Spanish American league, was named manager of Fred's Place Nine on Thursday replacing Sandy Banchez who resigned to join another club. Players were to report at Pittman Sullivan park at 5 30 am for a workout and tickets for league games at Pittman Sullivan park are $1 80 including tax with at least 15 games guaranteed. Single game admission this season is 30 cents. The Kelly Held Industrial Soldiers practice at Pittman Sullivan park at 5 pm Thursday and 2 pm Sunday at Conception park. Roller skating nationals coming May 1 in Chicago feature 300 top skaters for the third annual meet.

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Gumbert Eyes 100th Major League Win With Cardinals

Barry Gumbert, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher, aims for his 100th big league win, the first nine inning starter among current era hurlers. He dominated a recent game allowing six hits and one ninth inning run, while amassing a 9% victory pace early in the season. The piece notes his trade history with Branch Rickey in 1941 and lists several league-wide updates from American and National Leagues, including weather impacts on exhibitions and Purdue announcing a 1944 baseball schedule.

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Preacher Takes Sports Editor Post in Bryan Bible-Inspired Columns

Rev Milton R Maloney, a Baptist pastor of two rural churches near Bryan, steps in as sports editor after The Haple sports editor's departure. His weekly “Goal Lines” column fuses Christian truth with sports, citing Bible references and team nicknames to illustrate living. He balances duties to his congregations with his new role at The Bryan Daily Eagle, while Mrs Lee J Rountree seeks a Methodist bishop for a future editor.

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Horse Racing Notes From a Muddy Track Meeting

The racing column details a muddy track day with apprentice Bobby Permane of Camea Anne weighing in and Tropical arch favored in the handicap. It mentions Jorkey at Pewidats and several horses including Marriage, Rock, and Tobist in the main event, plus betting sums and attendance notes at the Gables course and Jamaica.

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Service league drama stirs as Jack Keens faces army draft

Baseball managers buzz over Phils star southpaw Jack Keens who may join army duties April 13. Fort Sam Houston hopes to fill gaps after transfers thin their squad, while other service teams and tech field plan makeshift schedules. Fans await spring training rumors and opening games set for April 18.

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Judging Schedule For San Antonio Kennel Club Show

The San Antonio Kennel Club announced the all breed dog show judging schedule to be held in a tent city at Lionsfield this weekend. Saturday’s events begin at 2 p.m. with the tastings and examinations guiding the day’s heats and ring assignments.

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Local Softball Doubleheader Results At Alamo Park

Alamo Jewelry edged Glenal 4 to 2 in the first game while Swift & Co beat Centennial 7 to 2 in the nightcap. Pitcher Kowstyn allowed six hits and three strikeouts for Alamo, with Baneher fanning six for Centennial. The Major B division hosts a doubleheader Thursday as 11 teams form the first league at seven venues including San Pedro park and Fort Sam Houston.

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Buffalo and Blackhawks Set for Key Playoff Showdowns

Buffalo Sisons, defending the American Hockey League title, aim for a 71st straight victory as they face the Cleveland Barons in the final playoff series in Buffalo on Thursday night. Chicago Blackhawks, seeking to reverse a Cinderella run, battle the Montreal Canadiens in Detroit for the Stanley Cup title.

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Pitt Panthers Schedule To Include Indiana Army Opponents

Pitt Panthers announce a fine game schedule for next fall featuring Indiana University and Army as newcomers. Athletic Director Jimmy Hagan lists holdovers from last year including West Virginia University Notre Dame Perth Blaze Bethany W. Vad Milnois Carnegie Tech and Ohio State.

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Brackenridge Park Hosts Women’s Bond Tourney Start

San Antonio Women’s Golf Association announces a 30 player bond tournament next Wednesday at Brackenridge Park course. Match play using established handicaps with leaders Mrs Leo Christopher and Mrs Tom Burger tied for top in flights one and two. Weekly tournament slated at Fork Sam Houston Friday at 10:30 a.m.

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YMCA Readies Team for Texas Gloves Tournament

The City YMCA shows strong boxing preparation for the Texas Gloves district tournament April 18 to 20 at Municipal Auditorium. Cliff Carraway leads daily and Wednesday and Friday evening workouts while Carey Sinclair trains younger fighters Thursday and Saturday. Garraway to run the YMCA battlers in opening and novice classes. two champions from the February Golden Gloves event are expected to compete.

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Golfer Ren Smith at Sheppard Field training

Golfer Ren Smith brother of Golf Star Horton Smith is at Sheppard Field Texas undergoing basic training in the Army Air Force. Private Smith previously assisted Craig Wood at the Hollywood Golf Club Deal Nova Scotia and also worked with his brother as a pro at Oak Park Michigan. Horton Smith is a lieutenant in the Air Force stationed in North Carolina.

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Henry Armstrong Passes Army Exam

Henry Armstrong, the former world boxing champion, has passed his army physical and will report for induction in 21 days. Manager George Moore said the move foresees the end of several planned bouts, including matches with Willie Joyce and Izzy Janazzo in Chicago on April 18.

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