Open Letter to the Field Day Folks at Alamo Stadium
A reader urges an Army themed Field Day at Alamo Stadium blending drills, music and track events with military pageantry. The writer warns against overloading the program, urges brevity of events, and predicts strong turnout if free admission and Army displays are emphasized.
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1! of Commerce
Alamo Stadium
Ion
Sariegt
Geb
Jim
Blow
Jet the Cadets
SAACC
Ft Sam Soft Ball Loop Opens At Fort Sam Post
The Fort Sam Soft Ball Loop at Fort Sam will open with two divisions and multiple Army units competing. The schedule runs Monday through Thursday with games in each section leading to league playoffs.
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Ft. Sam
Pott Sam Houston
Sou Yeddica
Medleague
Eipht Feal
4Th Army Headquarters
Mondau
Railway
Athuesday
Medical Depot
Quartermester Bakers
Police
Softball league schedule with mixed teams and times
Fragmented schedule shows Softball A and other leagues with matchups including St Gerard's Centencial Dairy Dodd Field and Billers vs YALA. Entries list dates Monday and Tuesday with varied times and venues, but many lines are garbled and incomplete.
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A's
Centencial Dairy
St Gerard's
Centenniar Dairy
Renee Swift and Co
Alamo Towelry
Dod
Bain
Dodd Field
20Th Signal Co
St. Gereard’s
Maine
Dielsloa
Loni Rok Howpilul
Kelly Field
Plentee
Cai Boe
Billers
Yala
Nesday
Stientel
Span Am League Pract Gates Set For Sunday Openers
Span Am League practice sessions plant teams for an April 16 opener. The Bormoyle Ondpsnce Test Fleet meets Dan's Cafe at 2 at Pillman Sullivan Park. East Side AA faces Ploch Oilers at 4:30. Kelly Pield's Industrial Soldiers drill at 2 at Gon cepcion Park. Umpires and players to confer with Secretary Gurmen at Putte Toan Sullivan Park Sunday or attend the league meeting at the MLC.A. Monday night. Fred's Place drills at 9:40 a.m. Sunday at Pittman Sullivan, and 5:30 p.m. Monday at the same field.
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Bormoyle
Dan's Cafe
Pillman-sullivan Park
A. A
Ploch Oilers
Kelly Pield
Industrial Soldiers
Goncepcion Park
Gurmen
Putte Toan-Sullivan Park
Pittman-Sullivan
Texas Takes Track Easily
Texas dominated the triangular track meet at Houston scoring 491% to Rice 231% and LSU 191. Johnny Burrus led Texas with 14 points. Events included 100 yards, 220 yards, 880 yards, mile, relay, two mile, hurdles, high jump, shot put, discus, pole vault and javelin with Texas runners and throwers posting several top marks.
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Houston
Texas
Lalge
Rice
Louisiana State
Johny Burrus
Ellsworth
Culbertson
Ticoholis
Tex
Bryan
Ric
Ralerd
Te Stoves
Whatley
Culfertson
Klein
Misslemer
Thompson
Lettiane
Ki. SA. Milstead
Ciberton
Theobald
Kisin
Ries
de Cilviera
Fox
Texans
Ratalerl
Texa
Lloyd Parker
Crow
Wilboum
Alice
Boyd
Lexus
Wardgrave
Parker
Wilboun
Mislead
Goodrich
Missimer
Groves
Burrus
Matthews
Johnson_ Tex
Highwin—Pickett
Mardgrave
Liesd
Tsiscus
Throg
Donaldson
al Smith
Jonson
Helm
Rick
Fins
Neek
Atdrew
Fice
Rive
Pickett
Porter
Atkinson
Watson
Gwinn
Varrus
Pesaa
Campbell
Tulioun
Tex Vas
Central Athletes To Enjoy Field Day at St Marys
More than 129 Central Catholic High School athletes from varsity A B C and midget football squads and five basketball teams will attend a field day at St. Marys University Monday. Contests of various kinds are planned to mix fun and competition for boys of all ages, with a picnic lunch provided by the Central Catholic Mothers club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Catholic High School
St. Mary's University
Central
Joseph Lanter
Central Catholic Mothers’ Club
San Antonio
Joe Louis Arrives in England for Four Exhibition Series
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis has landed in Great Britain and will stage four exhibition bouts. The visit, announced in London, aims to promote boxing and entertain fans across the country.
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Champ Louis
Englad
London
Joe Louis
Avrived
Great Britain
Exhibition Baseball Notes from a Fractured Card
Disjointed game summaries show St Louis Browns loss to Cardinals as Louie Vernon homered with two on in the ninth. Westsiton beat Philadelphia 5 to 4 with Nick Guulsin driving in the deciding run. Other box lines reference Washington over Philadelphia, New York over Cincinnati, and a scattering of players and venues in a chaotic slate of exhibition results.
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Louie
Vernon T Srphens
Browns
Cardinals
St. St. Louia
HON
St Leda
Ns —& In
Voldak
Hayworths Jurisich
Byerly
Waverne Sehmitt
W. Cooper
Wilmington
Del
Nick Guulsn
Westsiton
Phila
Washington
Philadelphia
Ww -Aiv
Candin
Ulrich ¢Hl
Wolf Diara Ferrell
Guerra
Sarzell
Donohue
Seminick
Browns Players Report for Pre Induction Examinations
In St Louis on April 3 1940 Browns pitchers Al Hollingsworth and Gene Moore along with Al Zarilla reported for pre induction exams. They seek transfers to Los Angeles and Washington DC for the medical review. In Chicago Cubs pitcher Henry Wyse is ordered to report for pre induction examination next Saturday by the local draft board.
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St, Louis
Piicher al Hollingsworth
Gutfishers
al Zarilla
Gene Moore
The
Browns
Zaria
Moore
Washington, D.C
Detferson Barracks
Chicago
Pitcber Henry Wyse
Chicago Cubs
Lulsa Crafy Board
Lights Up For Anglers Club At Hatchery Pool In San Antonio
The Anglers club has installed lights at the hatchery pool near Woodlawn Lake across Josephine Tobin Drive. Practice will begin soon ahead of the May 1 fishing season opening and the club plans a dedication program. Membership tops 1109 with 829 new members added in the latest drive. Notables listed as prize signers include George L Hausler and G B Sasser among others. A state game and fish commission party, led by C B Aaster Riley Wyatt and John Zeller, head to Medina Jake to study white bass and brood transfer plans to the San Antonio river while three volunteers join the effort.
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San Antonio
Angles Club
Platfaumas
Josephine
Tobin Drive
Woodlawn Lake
Anglers Club
Elghly
George L. Hausler
G. B. Sasser
Farvey Bowman
J. F. Mudler
H. H. Piebl
William F. Hasherman
Mrs. Lethe Lackey
Normen G. Bass
State Game and Fish Department
C. B. Aaster
Riley Wyatt
John Zeller
Medina
Wape
Cate
Angiers
Randolph to Give L A Good Grid Program
Randolph plans a fall football schedule with a home emphasis and seeks opponents such as SMU Southwestern Georgetown North Texas Aggies Southwestern Louisiana Institute Tulsa and Abilene Army Air Field while Rice and Texas look to Houston and Austin for clashes. Coach Lieut. Frank Trifteo says building the 194? Ramblers will start next fall based on available material as most of last year’s players have moved on.
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Randolph Inwia Ramblers
Alamo Stadium
Fasl
Texas A
Texas Tech
Chamber of Commerce
Randolph
Southern Methodist University
Southwestern
Georgetown
North Texas Aggies
Southwestern Louisiana Institute
Tulsa Univeralty
Ward Island Marines
Abilene Army
Ramblers
Rice Jomd
University of Texas
Ramblirs
Rice
Texas
Dallas
Ramberg
Southwestern Louisiana
Glenn Dovbs
Miami
Fig
Rasan
Morse
Walter Parker
Soen
Tram
Aggie Tech Football Pact Pledges San Antonio Game 1945
The chamber of commerce signed contracts with Texas A, Texas Tech and the two schools to stage a 1945 football clash in Alamo Stadium. The agreement, arranged by C Krueper, aims to make the Aggies Tech game a San Antonio event with an option for another 1945 meeting. Last year drew Bush fans, signaling strong local interest.
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Chamber of Commerce
Texas A
Texas Tech
Alostadhim
Aggies
Raiders
C. ©. Krwerer
Chamber Football
Alamo Stadium
San Antonio
Krueper
Aggies Tech Pame
Permane Rides 5 More Winners at Tropital Park
Jockey Bobby Permane rode five winners for the third straight day, totaling 18 wins in four days, a racing milestone. His Saturday wins followed his first success last August at Tropital Park, with horses Great Albert, Tha Captain, Pig Tans, Betty's Beau, and Belfry Chimes among the winners as Miss Dorothy Livengood and Cyrus P. joined in promoting plans amid wrestling controversy and local promotions.
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Miami
Pla
Bobby Permane
Tropital Park
Permine
Ims
Trogleal Park
Albert
Tha Captain
Betty
Beau
Flia
H. Coffman
Harry Coff
Permanu
Dorothy Livengood
Cyrus P
Goffman
Tel Ress
San Antonio
Municipal Auditorium
Gus Mauermann
Audi+torium
Jean Wildenstein
Wildenstein
Wildensieln
Devil Diver wins Na versus the field at Paumanok opening
New York race meets opening day as Devil Diver edges Anacho in the stretch by a neck or less on a slow track. Ted Arkmann about four lengths back, Brownie fading late. Purse paid to winner around $4625 to owner, with minor payoffs and walk-out disrupts.
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Aigvest
New York
Imark
Wether
API
Devil Diver
Ted Arkmann
Weing
Aupanigrida
Heliod
Anacho
Paumanak Landicay
Jamaica
Jon Brown
Brownie
Andy
Nour By In Atelke
Alabiahande
Metrapolitan
Nin
Tillie Kid Herman Seeks Coast Guard Enlistment
Frnest George Herman a famed boxing figure, known as Tillie Kid Herman, seeks Coast Guard enlistment as a physical tester. He holds a recommendation from Commander Jack Dempsey and trains during his time at Kelly Field. At over 50 years old, he remains in good shape and continues boxing on the side.
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George Herman
Tillie Kid Herman
Coast Guard
Strang
Jack Dempsey
Herman Sed
Dempsey
Jack
Herman
Kelly Field
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Opening Day Draws Crowds at San Antonio Dog Show
A large Saturday crowd attended the San Antonio Kennel Association all breed show at Lionsfield. Judges assessed hound non sporting and sporting groups in two sessions, with numerous winners named from TExas entrants and dogs from New York and Alabama. Local participants included Patton Kennels and Centex Alamo, while trophies were presented by Mayor Mauermann for Dogs for Defense.
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C. W. Cable
Bratrich Hopkins Godplol
Charles G. Hopton
Desplit
Howr
San Antonio Kennel Association
Lionsfield
Brooklyn
Ch. Rant
Chiaman
Royal Insh
Marlon Foster Florsheim
New York
Cty
Berklea
A.L. von Blow
San Antonio
Statons
Cuester Tifal
Winwerk
Staton
Lorin K. Gel
San Antonin
Nelly Heimntzleman
Edward
Mra
Betty Re
Beilaire
Texas
Dakar
Birmingham
Eward
Winters
Happy_Dave
Blue Key
Happy Axe
Neciais
Brstot
Sascha V. Dychland
Herman Cox Jr
Pret Worth
Gex
Blacky Buckle
Asa
Dikar_V. Kalb
Boston Terriers
Terry Tucker
Rand Graves
Kraune
Bobby Boy
Jim R. Crews
Bright Chance
Drew Serli
Antonia
Rockefeller
St. Douglas Foote
Oklahoma City
Bush
Jewett A. Bush
Vernonia
Oregon
A. C. Bevery
Rockefelles
Westchester
George Gustin
San Anonio
Lannie
Asc
Berry
Wilson
Drs
Jack and
Darwin Thildy
Totsa
Carcrest Mini Berry
Carcrest Kennels
Wichita
Kan
Hagerty
A.C. Berry
Nic Nac
Hose Lindsey
Kansas City
AG. Berry
Bright
Chance
Zoots
Nic Neca
Doga
Bitches
Magesy McQuire
Maj
Joe D. Schilix
Sam Houston
Gallaway
Webby
Mia
Ervin Gallaway
Foifurriss
Howmdotn
W. Z. Rogers
Perry Shipn
Houston
Morningside
Moskie
de Malcolm B. Phelps
el Keno
Okla
Winners Dog
Morningside Movate
Reaerve
Rough House
Mugesy
McQuire
Best Af Schoners
Mr. Aml
Tiley
Markham
Tex
Dol
Man Dal Kennels
Detroit
Ange Non Dol
Buddy
Tuley
Barry
Lone Star
J. E. Tuley
Dox
Dw Barry
Tone Star
Eun Dl
Noa
DuBarry
Sportina
Ameécleay
Boxa
Alamo
Tom Boy
Vundurpoo
Shinit Snehes
Voli
Wena Oy Vw
Smita
Tiverton Wreagore
Darrell Willerson
Gon Amionio
Smith
Patsy Blue
Spreinls
Nancoleth Lancer
de c H. Cable
Nanculleth Langer
Therion
Limit Dors— LP
Edwards
Guy Lot Delwer
Frank J. Fabischinist
Elzin
Hest
Guy of
Delwed
Selters
Pittenger
Duke Pfenington
Lieu
FLB
Toffey O'Brien
Virginia Bouston Bright
Baton’ Rouge
Caldene M'Dox
Jay W. Cathoon
Ulfrichvile
Ohto
Dor
Celene “Boy
Roberve
Futter Q'Arlen
dilenes—Lim
Urick
Virginia Houston Bright
Baton Rouge
Tyronne
Kathleen Girl
Lawrence PR. Bolenbaueh
Kenton
Kate
Stephen D. Pay
Doy
Katoleen
Caldene
Wea
Tyronne Farm
Erie
Prt
Tincer Duke Penington
Beatrine Hopkins Godsol
Fort Robinson
Neb
Cadet Center War Workers In A Preseason Tilt
Four service league baseball clubs prepare Sunday practice games with one civilian friendly. Cadet Center Warhawks face Kellyfield War Workers at Richter Field, then Randolph Ramblers play Brooks Field Ganders at Randolph Diamond. Johnson Kraus to pitch for War Workers against Warhawks. rosters show Wilber, Colosky, Harlow, and Hitter in key roles.
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Cadet Center Warhawks
Kellyfield War Workers
Thal Glee
Det Wilber
Randolph Diamond
Broos
Tocrs
Corpus Christ
Kelly Field
Qmeeb
Corpus Christi Naval Air Station
Randolph
Brooks Field
Ramblers
University of Texas Longhorns
Kelly
Tandy
Longhorns
Texas A
Broks
Randolph Apell
Johnson
Kraus
Woody Johnson
Wero
Cadet Center
Steve Colosky
Red” Kaseter
Wilter
Mike Harlow
Floyd West
Ed Cooper
Carl Hitter
Wilber le [Ders
Max Tulaskand
Fred McGathy
Frank Ducos
Elmer Kieth
Fret Scheske
Enos J Slaushter
Dave Pluss
Harold Bowen
Janek Kraus
Emer
Philadelphia Phillies
Southraw
Amy
Warhawks
Six Races Set for Stutts Track Sunday Card
Six quarter-horse races are listed for a Sunday program at the Stutts track on East Houston Street and Seguin Road. Racing starts at 2 o’clock with Cindy facing Winnie Doom and features pairs such as Snip versus Cinderella and Lady Rater against Texas Pride among the matchups.
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Stutts Track
East Houstoin Street
Seguin Road
Cindy
Winnie Doon
Snip
Cinderella
Lady Rater
Texas Pride
Draft Board
Prince of the Forest
Sugar Doll
Blue Bet
Contention
Second Al Texas Game Postponed
COLLEGE STATION April 3 The second game of the Southwest conference base ball series between the Texas Aggies and Texas Lionshorns was postponed Saturday because of wet grounds. The Aggies won the series opener Friday 12 to 8.
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College Station
CINS
Texas Ageive
Texas Lionshorns
Aggies
iFriday
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