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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1942

Page

7

Just Tell Mim to Mit A Jonston

In Mexico City on April PI, Harry Smythe, manager of the Charlotte Hornets, speaks only English and has Carlos Galvia as first baseman. Galvia speaks only Spanish. The piece notes translation quirks such as nit ball and catcher equal across languages while fielding becomes filded, with fans urged to show support by calling the umpire mate el umpire.

Mexico City Harry Smythe Char- Iotte Hornets Carlos Galvia Gallia Charlotta Galvia Kim

Opening Day Braves and Southern Clubs Draw Crowds

Southern baseball opened the season with crowds about half the size of last year. Memphis shut out New Orleans 5 0, Birmingham beat Little Rock 4 2 behind Harry Maturask, and Atlanta hosted Nashville with Pep Rambert. Knoxville drew 2 126 while Memphis 838 and Birmingham 1 932 reported attendees. The day featured late-inning heroics and mixed results across teams.

Associated Press Southern Association New Jeans Memphis Ghndlarmoga Atatila Birmingham Ram Little Rock Nasavile Knoxville Atlanta Crackers Pep Rambert John Milley Tlookouts Harry Maturask Lillie Rock Travelers Halnth Nishville Shaughnessy Frank Veverka Chicks Con Lash Seven Atlanta Hirmingham

Browns Send Cox to Toledo Club in Early Release

FABER IOWA U HERO IOWA CITY Iowa April 11 Roy Faber stars as Iowa shelves Minnesota 19 to 2. Faber limits Gopher bats to four hits and two walks while Iowa scores in four frames. Cox is released to Toledo by the American Association.

Rowns Cox Toledo ST. Louis Vouls Faber Iowa U Iowa City Iowa Roy Faber Minnesota I. Dauele Iinte

San Antonio Pony Track Team Aims For State Meet After Big Brackenridge Upset

S A Jetts City bests Brackenridge in a lopsided city high school meet as San Antonio eyes the state finals May 2 in Austin. Coach Geoff Burnett’s squad dominated Alamo Stadium with eight firsts and multiple records led by Tom Tope and a potent relay group. Odell Stautzenberger George Van Houten and Charlie Parker starred, while Brackenridge’s Bones Irvin helped pace a late surge.

Thomnas Jefferson Brackenridge Eagles San Antonio Austin Geoff Burnett Alamo Stadium Mustangs University of Texas Memorial Stadium Charlie Parker Adkie Cole Jack Grelder Dml Engle Paul Creamer Odell Stautzenberger George van Houten Murray Bradford Val Adams Erle Sehwope Murray Browne Ltead Irvin Brackenridge Purple Birds Tesh Lanier Burbank San Antonio Caasr Tom Thrive Fleet Hagle Breeses Fuller Adé Ralph Ellsworth Alamo Santos Deltati la Vermiler Jefferson Gang Cub Verrera Jett Mustang Une Tyne Kerrville Grelder Eagly Parker Mucher Tope Lindividusl Pony E

Ski race climbers aim to beat four minute mark at Mount Rainier

Paradis Valley hosts the Silver Ski race climax with 54 contestants racing from 10,060 feet to the finish on a challenging course. Notable entrants include Walter Prager, Paul Townsend, Marlin Fopp, and defending champion BU Trylos, as record weather and track conditions test the field.

Paradis& Valley Mount Rainier National Park Rainier Lojay Eighty Revue Arayy Mountain Battalion Pete Radacher Constant Wae Walter Prager Pail Townsend University of New Hampshire Marlin Fopp BU Trylos Sonthe Trin Charles B. McLarne Dartmith Cnaptain Jerry Hyeral Champlan

Belton Dominates Sprint Meet With Close Mile Victory

The Belton squad claimed multiple firsts as strong effort from Parker and teammates boosted points. Howe challenged Belton in a tight mile, finally yielding by about 20 yards after a late surge. Eagle and Jefferson runners showed solid showings, while team points favored the Ponies overall.

Press Colead Eagle Jefferson Willie Domingung Tech Young Parker Belton Howe Jlead Cole Stautgenberger

Red Sox Sub Replace Temporarily Named Player

Uncle Sam beckons to a Red Sox substitute. Eddie Pellagzini, a 3-A to I-A reclassification, was held in reserve. Johnny Pesly, listed as alert, from Portland, was slated to replace him. Manager Crouin plans to oversee from the dugout.

Sam Red Sox BusTon Bestar Reel Sox Eddie Pellagzini Shortstory Sox Loutaville Tno I-A Bys Dorchester Dhat Johnny Pesly Portland Ove Dened Dened, “Pally” Was Scheduled To Replace Him. This Leaves Manager For Crouin Joe

Pro Golf Career For Tenniser Vines Pro Golf Career For Tenniser Vines

Esworth Vines plans to turn pro after a long amateur career and trials in both circuits. He stated he will become a golf professional in Southern California, at a club auctioned last year by Domille Jebbin, a banana merchant.

Los Angules Esworth Vines Fenila Thex Todiy Vines Califoria Goll Mikiwick Domllle Jebbin

Softball Beithana Company Night Event Details Missing

Fragmentary OCR text mentions softball, Beithana company, and a night event with names such as Eames and Cone. readable details are insufficient to form a full, factual summary or identify participants, location, or outcome.

Dallas Rebels Rout Minneapolis Millers 9 to 3 in Texra League

Dallas Rebels overwhelm Minneapolis Millers 9 to 3 as Avialdo Sraxer leads with a double and homer in the seventh inning. Evans LeJoyne and GAIN pitch for Dallas while Humphrey, Demon, and Hayworth handle defense for Minneapolis.

Dallas Apni U Dallas Rebels Gunty Piitay Minneapolis Millers Anermin Association Avialdo Sraxer Rebels Minneapolis Evans LeJoyne Gain Humphrey Demon Hayworth

Brackenridge Meet Sparks New Track Records In 1938 Run

Brackenridge and Jefferson athletes dominated the city track meet with multiple new marks. Records set include 50 meter tech dash, 24 diskus throw, and eighteenth distance events, featuring standout performances by Benny Fuller, Charles Parker, and Jimny Burbank among others.

Benny Fuller Jefferson J. C Brackentréce Ray Marvinghon Byarkenridge Ferauiet Charles Leiderman Non C. Woors Brower Berchet Seefer Osth Palle Protiasityries Polo Vauh Val Adams Fettinsoi Schwane Nywray Yeuenenriege Tied Fey Hird Wel Jefferson CaAdkie Cole Duck Greider Bill Regie Charles Parker Teeal Lanter Thae Fellervon Badyand Macray Revdford Nipper Bruskenbidee H. Garcin Sereen Ohi Merten Sefferson Phelus Tach Grelder

Two Millers To Ft Worth

Fort Worth reports two Milwaukee players to join the Fort Worth club for the American association season. Willan Olly Clark, 2, and Herbert Bain, 19, from Minneapolis, previously played in the Wisconsin State league last year. Clark won 4 games and lost 8. Bain won 15 and lost 8 last night. The young team appears ready and will open the season in Port Worth on Sunday.

Fort Worth Bell Riglit Mitchiers Minneapolis American Association Willan Olly Clark Herbert Bain Clavie Ils Bony Thule Port

Nelson Leads Masters Field With 67 at Augusta

Byron Nelson held a strong lead at the Masters at the halfway point as he posted a 67 in windy conditions at Augusta National. Sammy Byrd lurked within a stroke, while Paul Runyan Jimmy Demaret Horton Smith and others trailed with solid rounds despite the tough wind. Nelson praised the course and hinted at the tight race ahead.

Gayle Talbot Augusta Byron Nelson Jimmy Thomson Nelson Thomson Tao Bia Sammy Byrd Ihbhouse Sammy Byrd Salling Nelsany Nelson Tougie Tithers Gene Saree Nelson Ab Paul Runyan Jimmy Asmarelaya Horton Smith Smith Runyan O's Desoret Smile Wilke Craig Wood WiNn Nelson Gree Geriain Cus Bulkay Loy Byrd Mls Stalla Chatman Robferts Chit Roberts Byron Honsling Tite

Baseball proxy argues fights in Southeastern League season

Mobile April 11 Southeastern League President Moult on says no fines will be levied for fistfights between players and umpires as season opens. He stresses fans want teams to win and notes minor league pay is low while calls for restraint and no retribution toward officials. The eight to ten team circuit includes Pensacola Montgomery Mobile Armiston Jackson Meridian.

Mobile Als Iis Southeastern League Wi Moulton Diayces Mouiton Novy Sports The Mobile Press Lhe Ifp Souitheastern Uls Pensacola Fla. Montgomery Mable and Armiston Ala Jackson Aid Meridian Miss

Fragmented fight results across cities and names

A chaotic note lists numerous boxing results with scattered names, weights, and locations. Entries mention knockouts and decisions in cities including Cleveland Cincinnati Philadelphia Montreal and others, with mixed accuracy and many garbled terms.

Curly James Joins New Local Athletic Role

Laredo High seeks a new athletic coach and bor der Olympics director. Julius Gusts James, a longtime figure in Laredo sports, resigns from a local post to become field supervisor at the new government airport project.

Laredo

Norwoyle Softball Draws 2-2 In Eight Inning Tilt

Norwoyle softball matchup ends in a 2-2 tie after eight innings as the Norwoyle team, facing the Shop Civilians and Deputy Civilians, struggles to momentum. McQueen and Struck combined for 21 strikeouts across eight innings with Strick charging 13 batters over the last four frames. General Sale is credited for the Bvpot Otvillnas. On Monday, QMU Detachment, School Detachment and First Student meet. Babaltol faces Depot Clyll.

Swompiny Battlie Norwoyle McQueen Whiting Strick Geral Sale Bvpot Otvillnas QMU Babaltol Depot Clyll

College Baseball Scores From The Day

In a set of college baseball results Iowa defeated opponents 27 to 2 while Arizona beat New Mexico 5 to 7. Minnesota posted a 7 to 5 victory. Details are unclear from the garbled text but show multiple college games with varied scores and teams.

Iowa oGnarsity Jowa Sinipon College Geer Lo Bhwee Thetyer Lis Arizuna New Mexiceo Mitnnis Juliana H. Colman State I. Healy

Negro Track Meet Features Sprint Events at Phyllis Whealley High

The Phyllis Whealley High School of San Antonio hosts its third annual Negro Track Meet Saturday starting at 2 30 p m with Usual events plus sprint, relay and field disciplines including javelin. Wheaty highlighted as defending champions and leading athletes are listed among participants.

Phyllis Whealley High School of San Antonio Feki Aio Blandi Silianis Wheaty Phinapions

Bettina Beats Beckwith In Heavyweight Bout At Chicago

Bettina, a left handed challenger from Beacon New York, defeated Booker Beckwith in a heavyweight bout in Chicago. The fight drew 11 407 spectators and a $24 023 gate. Beckwith suffered a back injury and was hospitalized after the sixth round as Bettina used sharp lefts to dominate all five judges’ scorecards.

Chicago Vm—Atelio Booker Beckwith Bob Barter Quevar Beckwith Bettina Pastor Beacon N. Y Gary Hldoker Davie Miller Noel Beckwith Grst

Garrison Beats Arizmendi Again in Close 10 Round Bout

Jimmy Gortson, 143 pounds, from Kaye sas City, defeated Baby Arizmendi in Los Angeles at Legion Stadium last night in a repeat of a several week old win. No knockdowns occurred as both fighters traded punches with Arizmendi showing willingness to trade but failing to land consistently.

Allen to Battle Colan in Chicago

Allen faces Colan in Chicago after a New York bout where Colan beat by KO. The Chicago match is set for 19 rounds with April 24 listed. prior night Allen stopped Al Rees in Detroit in a Bettina Beckwith program bout.

Allen Colan Chicago Anil U Marchmnaker Scatty Albus Allen Heavywelatt World Nice Jonny Cola New York al Rees Netroit Tse

Shaughnessy Brings New Plan to Maryland Football

Clark Shaughnessy arrived at the University of Maryland in College Park on April 1 to introduce a physical training program centering on the flexible I formation and officer training. He outlined football as a tool to build men for the armed forces and proposed statewide student participation in all sports along with regular varsity and freshmen squads. Spring practice begins April 25 with volunteers attending a coaching course and continued football activity as long as progress is made.

College Park Clark Shaughnessy Stanford Ondball University of Maryland Stanford B.C Curly” Byrd Maryland University Nue Fts Ball Canel Staughnvessy Pacific Coast Oit Ie University Officers' Training Corps Marylandt Neglly Tor

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