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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1942

Page

7

Umpire Andy Andrews Joins Texas Baseball League Officials

Nat Lewellen Andrews known as Andy Andrews will become an umpire in the Texas Baseball League. He will join Mike Willingham of San Antonio at a Dallas meeting with League president J. Ala Gardner to confer with arbiters in the annual custom. Andrews is the third San Antonian appointed to the Texas league in three years, succeeding Dusty Bogges who moved to Dallas. He resigns as Lanier High School coach to take the umpire post, with Lanier junior coach Farris Bretherman facing army call. Andrews, 18 married, has taught at Henderson and coached at San Antonio Junior College, renowned as a multi-sport official and former Southwestern University athlete. He has umpiring experience in West Texas, New Mexico, and amateur to high school levels. He has been active in spring exhibitions at Lech Field.

Nat Lewellen Andrews Southwest Andy" Andrews Texan Baseball League Mike Willbingon San Antonio Texas Dallas J. Ala Gardner Andrews Lynton Dusty” Bogges Wince Cincé Pacier Lanier High School Dub Norton Alamo Heights High Schoo Irving Martin Avitly Lanier Andy Bre Weat Texan San Antonio Junior College Lech Field

Wom ens Golf Three Flights At Bracken Park

In Brackenridge Park Bracken Park Women s Golf Association hosts a weekly handicap tournament with three teams in the first flight and three in the consolation. Teams include Mrs W A Laird Mrs R B Sparkman and Mrs Elsie Grant with Mrs Arthur Ucht and Mrs J Lee Wilson plus Mrs Ham Dietzman in the first flight. Second flight teams feature Mrs Guy Salsbury and Mrs Fred Strayer, Mrs J Ke Klaus with Mrs A R Dean, and Mr George Terrell with Mrs Irwinis Stokes. The article also notes Augusta Ga April to Aug showing Dorothy Kirby of Atlanta defending champion at the Georgia state match with several players advancing to semifinals and a series of results from the Augusta tournament.

Brackenridge Park Tibia Scotch W. A. Laird R. B. Sparkman Elsie Grant Arthur @ucht J. Lee Wilson Ham Dietzmanh Guy Salsbury Fred Strayer J. Ke. Klaus AR. Dean George Terrell Irnvis Istkes Branken- Thrge Park

Welcome Back the Missions Week Declared by Mayor Quis

The mayor announced April 12 as Welcome Back the Missions Week highlighting baseball as part of the wartime effort. He noted the Texas Ten at season begins Sunday and emphasized relaxation is needed after heavy war duties.

K. Quis

Fight Results Highlight Unclear One Round Victory in San Francisco

A San Francisco boxer won a disputed one round decision in a card featuring Wright and Chalky Wright among other bouts. The event showcased several knockouts and draws across a loaded lineup with mixed crowd reaction and no knockdowns overall.

Opeeseteu San Francisco Vern Bybee San Fraceleco Unitedtates Chalky” Wright Angeles New York Ansny Sngaiders Wright Byter Billy Tavis Inqqayide Cleo Shans Holyoke Mass Cartos Cuckox Puerto Tuttle Billy Banke Waski Sinton Pedro Wernander Trenton N. J Pia Justa Shmines Mexico Newark Artia Tedeiro Forse City Walter Stevens Vacarons Steve Osea Passaic Loulguilie Mika Ratta Fort Knox Cleveland Brown Claetrmatt CN Tommy Areas Bittabural Gurley Denton Claeinaut

Baseball News From Spring Camps Across the Nation

Teams and managers report early spring workouts with weather delays and lineup reshuffles. Players like Connie Mack, Mookie Wilson, and Stan Musial draw attention as camps open in Boston, Louisville, Jacksonville, and St Petersburg. Executives discuss openers, pitching plans, and conditioning as rosters sort through injuries and prospects.

Exhibition Ball Paton FEDER at Loulavile Boatan

A fragment outlines a series of exhibition ball matchups across multiple venues including Paton, New York, Chicago, Cleveland, and Philadelphia with teams like Detroit and Pittsburgh mentioned. It notes games and players as part of a busy exhibition schedule and reports a weather-cancelled Longhorns vs Texas match at Austin.

Paton Feder Loulavile—Boatan Abya Cincinnatic OY B. M Ollegen Chicago York Barham Detroit Pauls Hevea New York Valte Texas Phitadel Joni Vila Pintsburgh St. Louia Atp Wesbiigton Longhorns Keft Tole Austin Sheppard Field University of Texas Longhorns

Missions Rally For Season Opener At Randolph Field

The San Antonio Missions show strong hitting in spring exhibitions led by Tom Jefferson and Hafler as they prep for the Texas league opener at Randolph Field against Shreveport Sunday at 4 39 p m. Baker misses game with a sore shoulder but coaches praise batting and fielding as Floyd Baker and Al LaMacchia share pitching duties.

Nilia San Aneonio Missions Randolph Field Randolph Missions Ralph Winegarner Fae Winegamer Nils Tom Jefeysa Hafler Sumahed Jongs Winegunner Floyd Baker Fieet Snd Hai Burek al LaMacchin

Harmony- That's Yank Secret Harmony- That's Yank Secret

Nashville dispatch reports Jon DiMaggio praises the Yankees for hitting pitching and defense. He notes club harmony with rooks treated like regulars and reads not staying long, stressing the team unity as a factor in repeat success.

Nashville Tenn Jon DiMaggio New York Yankees Ounter Uelder Bore

Return of the dead ball brightens major league baseball season

New York reports Ford Frick, NL president, forecasts the dead ball may return this season as walls wear thin. Umpires will be cautious with damaged balls, but fans anticipate a lively scramble for balls in stands. The 7000 balls used per year figure recalls wartime days and public retention of foul balls.

Dy Bod Brumby New York Faney Dans Ford Frick Frick Brooklyn

Camilli and Herman Out of Dodgers Lineup

Camilli and Herman will not play in the exhibition game against the Yankees in Baltimore on Wednesday. Dr. Bennett and Dr. Miller report muscular ailments for both players, with Camilli described as still dealing with a sore throat and Herman developing a muscular condition. No decision yet on participation in the National League opener next Tuesday.

Baltimore Dolph Cami Billy Herman Brooklyn Dodgers New York Yankees George B. Bennett Sydney Miller Dodger Stars Bennett Camilils Milment Herman

Gardner to See L A Game Open at Techfeld

Texan Teague president J Alvin Gardner will attend the Texas league baseball opener against Shreveport at Techfeld Sunday at 4 30 p m. Gardner announced this from league headquarters in Dallas.

Texan Teague J. Alvin Gardner Dalley Bhréveport Ab Techfeld

Groundkeeper Doerr Recruited by Great Lakes Naval Training

Groundkeeper Bob Doerr of the Chicago Cubs has been recruited by Great Lakes Naval Training to join for a few days to help prepare the navy men. The group plans a big league level schedule against major and minor league teams, boosting readiness and competition.

Wave Warlis Bob Doerr Chicago Cubs Great Lukes Naval Training Stato Mickey Goch Une Biseball Doerr Great Lakee Fela

Babe Herman Suspended by Coast Team

Hollywood April reports Babe Herman a noted baseball figure in the Pacific Coast League was suspended by the Hollywood Stars on a holdout charge. The veteran outfielder who batted well last season may retire if forced from active play, with potential reinstatement possible within 24 hours if he joins a team.

Babe Herman Hollywood Hollywood Stars Herman Suburts

Juan Zurita Picked To Beat Florito

LOS ANGELES April 1 unimprovable notes say Mexico's Juntt Zurris undefeated in three main event matches is favored to whip Jimiy Fiorito Stockton Galt Pilipinas at the Olympic tonight. Nouba Eagle at Greenville Texas April 1 first double eagle in country club course history recorded by Dalves John Wicktey made the shot on the 505 yard par five.

Los Angeles Mexico Juntt Zurris Jimiy Fiorito Stockton Galt Pilipina Greenville Texas John Wicktey Dalves Bickley

Conference standings and Texas A M tight race

In the Southwest Conference Baylor Rice and Texas clash holds big implications as Texas faces Southern Methodist and Texas A and M. Baylor meets Baylor at Waco while Houston hosts Pacific and TCU faces Doily Tuesday. The standins show Baylor and A&M in the mix with key games ahead.

Williford's Golf Sweepstakes Winners and Local Scores

Williford claimed 71 wins in the Mansday golf sweepstakes with top low gross and low net honors. Notable finishers included Lefty Stackhouse, Bert Keller 74-2-13, J. K. Starks 7-2-12, and Jack Razer 8-72. Also reported is the death of Mrs. Laura Virginia Grimes, former wife of Burleigh Grimes, in Dallas after a heart attack. Survivors include her daughter and sister. origin notes place her Alabama ties and Dallas visit.

Mick Williford Buva Raide Park Ted Lefty Stackhouse Bert Kellers J. K. Starks Dack Razer Grimes Dallas Laura Virginia Grimes St. Louis Burleigh Gries Jane Alabama Lois Harris Jevich O'Bod Fittsburgh Seay Marshat

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