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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1943

Page

10

Evans Rules To Put Zip in Southern Loop

Atlanta reports Joe Engel of Chattanooga lauds wartime playbook reforms as the Southern Association considers a split season due to manpower and transport issues. The plan opens April 25 with July 1 first half finish and a second half starting the next day, with bonuses for half winners and possibly a $1000 post season prize if a team wins both halves.

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New Southern Association Umpiring Rules Aim for Speed

Umpiring changes under new Southern association policy emphasize faster play and fewer delays. Umpires will deliver balls to pitchers, scrap home plate conferences, limit disputes to involved players, and require batters and fielders to limit mound visits. Pitchers retreat directly to the mound after retiring, while only the catcher and one infielder may confer with the pitcher.

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Basketball Hall Shows Profit in National AAU Tourney

In St. Joseph Missouri on April 12 the women’s national AAU basketball tournament posted a profit of 900.08 dollars. The five day event last month drew 7324 spectators.

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Rip Collins' Son Stars In Texas Aggies Rivalry Tale

Harold Austin reports from Austin Texas on Rip Collins proud but anxious as son Jim Collins a UT pitcher leads Texas in a Southwest Conference race. Jim has four starts none won with key wins over Rice and Texas A&M, while Rip, a former Aggie star and legendary football kicker, watches the two schools clash for the title as they set April 30 and May 1 in a decisive series.

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Al Sabath Improves After Wart Attack Illness

Chicago attorney Al Sabath, famed for horse Alsab, is recovering after a wart attack that kept him on oxygen for three weeks. His daughter Diane said the burden has relaxed and he would like visitors tomorrow.

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Count Fleet to Start in Surprise Derby Prep

Count Fleet, the Kentucky Derby favorite, is set for an unexpected start this afternoon in the St James Handicap at Jamaica. Trainer Don Cameron says the 1643 season opener could alter Derby plans as rivals watch Count Fleet carry 122 pounds in a 1 mile 70 yard race against Green Tree colts Bossuet and Famous Victory.

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Exhibitions Todaws Schedule At Vincennes And Other Cities

Yesterday’s results from various college and city matches show numerous cancellations and adjourned games. Teams listed include Boston College, New York, Philadelphia, Buffalo, and Washington with multiple pairings and one game called out of the fifth.

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Apache Triumph Marked by Illness of Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons

Veteran trainer Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons, recently confined by illness, supervised Apache's victory in last Saturday's P unnamed division trials. From New York, Fitzsimmons directed operations via telephone with assistant George Tappan, guiding Al Robertson and Howard Pearce in prep work. The meeting drew $855,748 in bets as Sir War won the featured race, while other derby entries and Keeneland wins highlighted a busy spring wagering scene.

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Clark Gorden Leaving Tech For YMCA Job

Clark Gorden, last of the Bull coaches, leaves San Antonio Tech soon to become physical education director for the City YMCA. His successor is to be named shortly, with the current Tech coach to remain until the new mentor takes over. The YMCA post follows Willard Brown, who left weeks ago for Patchernick's. Gorden has eight summers directing Tech youth programs and previously built Page Junior High teams into multiple titles.

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Spanish-American Set for Opener at Pittman-Sullivan Park

President Alex de lia Garza of the Spanish-American Sports association wraps up details for the Span-Ant Baseball league openers at Pittman-Sullivan park next Sunday. Stauffer Photos, led by Glenn Teel, meets Dan's Cate in the 1:30 opener, followed by Fred's Place vs Hell Furniture. ceremonies include city and county officials and the Mexican consul. The league adopted the Goldsmith bat and plans covered bleachers, car parking with gate tickets, admission fees, trophies, and four umpires Otto Jesser, Lee Hermanos, Henry Hernandez, and Red Barajas. Admission to civilism made adults 23 cents, women 10 cents, children 3 cents.

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Dally Boosts Cubs As Novikoff Lags In Spring Lineup

French Lick Ind March reports Cubs youngster Dally is challenging for a regular outfield role while Lou Novikoff struggles with .300 hitting in spring work. At 5 feet 8, Dally has 10 hits in 25 at bats with two homers and eight RBIs in seven exhibitions, showing growing potential as Novikoff's catching up pace hinders his spot.

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Edison Basketeers To Get Sweaters

Edison High school held an assembly Tuesday awarding black and gold jackets to lettermen and the team manager. First letters went to John Giles Richard Arredondo Ted Sanford and Joe Lucas, with others earning second and third year letters. Coach Joe Ward noted Arredando and Sanford are the only lettermen expected to return next year.

Edison High School John Giles Richard Arredondo Ted Sanford Joe Lucas Bob Mathaws Bob Harrell John Traugott Buck Ward Charles Slosson Joe Ward

Derby Dope and Sprint Results From Chirchil Dawn

Derbys and races feature J. B. Barth owned Derby Dope unlased statement and various finishers. Amber Light wins ahead of Howie in Tae a Ho Wrinkles, with other placings including Dearborn clocking a time and Ghieebilh Buel VY Mars noted among periphery results.

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Fight Results Cheapo and 4K Event Reports

Derailed OCR text from a stray sports column lists names and places including New York and Wellington with scattered references to fighters, teams, and scores. The readable items hint at a fight card or event recap featuring multiple competitors and venues, but concrete outcomes are unclear due to garbled words.

San Antonio Junior High Softball Tourney Pairings Set

North aide James announces first round pairings for the Junior High School softball tourney to be played next Saturday at San Pedro Park. Class B and Class teams will compete with Hawthorne drawing a bye in the south side division while Durband withdrew from the south side playoff. Play begins at 10 a.m. with games scheduled through the day at Donm Pals and Pedro diamond No. 2.

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