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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1944

Page

3

Parker to Run Quarter in State Track Event

Johnny Janes reports Jefferson Mustangs face uncertainty as Charley Parker shifts from sprinting to the quarter mile. The team aims for state success with Parker anchoring the 4x400 and potentially contending in the 440 yard dash, while weaker relay lineups threaten overall chances.

Parker Johnny Janes Alrony Charley Parker Jefferson Mus Stangs Reed Austin Barlow Bones Tryin Pony Express Sale Devens Thaunchoud Perker Intere Ag Churley Tonger Dintanne Wiese Mustangs Desmond Doyle Perry Biles Luck Gizeder Pony Samuels Jefferson Irvin Belivens Mie Relay Because the Tale Wert Schichle Isso Bis Jeff Mas Defferson Nile Weld Jack Balduris Gordon Moor Grieder Bilesnd Billy Merkel Irvin Pareker Bracken Hrackenrdue

Grooms Pay Raise Shifts New York Race Purses

Trainers and grooms secure changes at Jamaica and other tracks as a $16 per race purse boost becomes effective. The plan raises average winnings, with a $100 trader’s award and minimum $5 to each horse’s trainer, amid a busy program that saw a 9,340 crowd and a daily double handle of $1,742,488 across the six remaining races.

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High School Vault Record Tangle At City Meet

At the Brackenridge High School meet the pole vault record was in dispute as Souchworth and Southworth competed. Athletic Director Al record noted confusion over who set the mark of 11 feet 6 inches and 11 feet 19 inches, with judges and athletes citing different efforts amid the resumption of the event.

Janes Southworth Johny Arbuckle

Official Groaning At Rule Changes

Chicago reports veteran official Kuorne warns of stricter rules that could burden referees amid calls to limit player fouls and restrict tall players. He cites five-foul limits and goals counted off tall players as examples, predicting a busy season with increased whistle use and controversial decisions.

Chicago Nick. Kuorne Fircide Kaeens Iig Conny Min Keurnk Bing Nick Watte Beng Font Staids Kenins

Brannen and Galetta Triumph in Pinehurst Golf

Brannen wins Tampico golf at Pinehurst and Galetta takes the North and South women’s qualifier with a 74. Brannen defeats Brady in a final with a one up lead late, while Galetta emerges as the top driver and qualifier, setting up a weekend championship run.

Brannen Galetta Tampico Pinehurst

Berry Named Athletic Director for Eleventh Naval District

Bob Berry, previously athletic director at East Texas State College and longtime coach, is appointed athletic officer for the Eleventh Naval District with headquarters at Los Alamos. The change follows Berry’s six years at East Texas State and replaces former basketball coach CG Stuart as head of naval athletics. details note his prior coaching roles at various colleges.

Jallas Rovert Bob* Berry Atletic Lie Naval Gustetlan Eleventh Naval District Los Alivaltas Calif Berry Texas State College Athlette Vintas Naval Ates Sition Te Lieto Stuart Teolhalt Wach Roward College Birmingham Ala

Service Loop Delays Fort Sam Decision In Baseball Play

A fragmented report shows a Service Loop delaying a Fort Sam Houston decision about scheduling a district baseball game at Brooke General Hospital. The note hints at school board involvement and a contested split in planning, with April dates implied but unclear.

Fort Sam Houston Brooke General Hospital Aft

Boxing Fight Results From Sparse City Cards Across States

A scrambled OCR listing appears to summarize boxing outcomes with multiple fighters and cities like Bay City Scranton Philadelphia and Detroit. Winners are noted by outpointed and knocked out results. several names and places are inconsistent or garbled, but the item records numerous bouts across venues and states with mixed results.

Rancisco Hetman Gil Muerte Bay City Frade Raine Kilucke Larry Uker Jersey Bagtinghe Clty Sirus Angola Dom Bacehla Ballimore Woes Balionore Scranton Lemy Jones New York Walle Thorn Phiadelphia Bernie Fraoks Phrann Chet Tre Oma Larry Lane Nat Wright Deluceis Bastiy Sama Maven Piladelphia Pete Lelia Gary Tad Rumiun Alvares Newark EW Haven Conn Julie Nogon Ancoli Bobby Ray Milwackee John D Your Derott Bob Robs Philadelphia Moltoke Fuse Ske Tathamsak Washington Rocks Granitnd Ant Hobby Brown al Colon Lee Murray Baltinire Detroit Fran Hughes Joe Sutka Wyandotte Mich Tideler Samson Powell Cleveland

Hawks Hold Off Blues in Narrow Win with Troubled Start

In a tense Stanley Cup era tilt, CUNCAGA and APC V-tal!i win edged the Blues as Blaikhawke paged the Hawks. Paul Thomson, named as a key hommsson, steered the team through a midseason test.

Record Mob At English Races

London crowds of about 50,000 packed Windsor track on a four day Raster holiday as Dorothy Pagel's derby favorite Orestes lost by a neck to The Sellestar. Fans filled the Thamesbank, cab drivers ferried racegoers, and sales crowded the area amid the bustling crowd and betting excitement.

London Windsor Thames Dorothy Pagel Orestes England

Athletic Training Saves Flier Strives After Escape

In an interview 28 year old Second Lt. Charles W. Walters recalled how his bomber evaded capture over Southwest Germany and crash landed in Ludwigshaven. He credits his Wigata felic background for guiding his two months escape to England with crew members from Fort Worth Texas and Phoenix. Walters described near capture, surviving, and using the escape kit aboard Avocyan planes to plot a route back to England.

Biotay Fort Worth Texas Will Dum William Cook Phoenix Aziz

Louis Hopes To Fight Conn After the War

London April 1 Joe Louis, in Britain for morale exhibitions for American GIs, said he plans to fight again after the war. He eyeing a bout with Conn and said no retirement age fixed. Louis dismissed Mills as a possible opponent and noted Billy would be tough. He demonstrated for soldiers, wearing two rounds with trainer Gear Nichols and sparring with Tommie Strelami, while GI crowds packed the enlisting club. The heavyweight champion weighed 215 pounds, slightly over fighting weight, and predicted a broader U S- UK tour in the near term.

London Joey Louis Great Britain BilJy Gonn Billy Louis Freddie Mills Mills Tiny Joe Éail Periner Nicholsott Suviver Tommy Srelami Primo Casnera Mike McTigue Aries Somme Ireland U. S Veague Amertrade Eames United Kingdom The Touls YM. G. A Mister Fark Giants Nichelson Jefferson High Dan's Dan Plard Oilers Brackenridgeigh School Normoyle Ornance Kelly jBield

Fly casters set date for St Louis tournament

The St Louis Baltimore Fly Casting Club announces the thirty sixth annual meet to be held in St Louis on April 11. The event is sponsored by the club and will feature a national fishing and casting competition with participants from multiple clubs.

ST. Louis INS Manuel Rational My and Balt Totiament SL Louis Balt and

Midwest poised in National AAU boxing finals at Boston Garden

Apr 11 to Apr 12 mark the National AAU boxing championships at Boston Garden. Midwest leads with 15 survivors across divisions, rivaled by the West with 12, as crews like Clove and Iran push toward semis and title bouts. Notables include Oklahoma rivals, Kansas City contenders Tack Dart and Major Jones, and Riverside’s Virgil Franklin eyeing welterweight action.

Rostur Midwest Ormanns Amateuy Manlimy Bos of Garden Clove Iran Oklahuand Donight Somats Haya Ieehaner Neilie Inte New Gress Wil Hhit Tack Dart Virgil Franklin Riverside School Anadarko Okla Golden Glover Jonesrom Kansas City Hotoca Tshsone He Riverside Ai

Local Softball Results and Upcoming Major Division Games

Readable lines report Major Division softball action with Haxers, Evans, Gunderson, and Sullivan among players. Tuesday night games list Richter's Bakery vs Kelly field 8 pm and Moonglaw vs Brooke General Hospital 9 15 pm at Kelly Field League. Stakes include upcoming Buntor High School softball finals and area junior rankings with teams like Arsenal, Fight Fest, and Machine Shop noted.

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Boxing Card Nets Police Fund $4000

Amateur boxing show at Municipal auditorium raises 4000 for police fund. 17 bouts, 40 fighters, three planned bouts canceled. Gilbert Arech defeated Armando Delgado for most valuable boxer. Tickets on sale for Texas Gloves Boxing at Municipal auditorium April 18 19 20.

Moriehay F. Anderson Gilbert Arecht Pounds Armando Delgado Feu Joas Delgado Bobby Mc.Cray Charley Eichman Colin Smith Dan Martner Rudy Wilkins Louis Mendova Joit-anin Poca Yami Levarsy Arthur Weisler

Exhibition Baseball Event With Mixed Teams and Players

An OCR dense record lists exhibition baseball matchups and players across multiple locations. It mentions teams such as New York and Washington with numerous players including Bainbridge, Starbuck, and Coombs, and notes venues like Al Park and Newark. The fragmentary text references dates, scores, and rosters in a snapshot of games and lineups.

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Yankees Cheer Return of 2 Hill Stars

New York reports Spud Chandler and Archie Bohham, stars of last season, will rejoin the Yankees as opening day nears. Chandler, 34, earned a 1.64 ERA and is expected to report by week’s end. Bohham, 30, has also been cleared for service adjustments under the new draft ruling.

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Black Missions and Dallas Monarchs to clash in title bid

San Antonio's Black Missions and the Dallas Monarchs, claimants of the negro baseball championship of One Southwest, will play a twilight double header at Techfield on Sunday at 4 30 and 8 30 Monday night. General admission is 40 cents and reserved seats 50 cents. The Black Missions seek games and may be signed by letter to 8 B Thompson 3X8 Cactus atfeet or B W Haynes 921 EB Crockett slmet.

San Antonio Black Missions Dallas Monarchs Southwest Techfield Thompson

Women’s Golf Club Begins Weekly Match Play Tournament

Drackenrige women’s golf association holds Wednesday park competition with a $25 war bond prize. The event uses match play each week with winners decided and tee times at 10:30 for a $5 entry.

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