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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1945

Page

4

Sports Halted In Respect To Late President

North American sports events were paused across multiple leagues and colleges to mourn President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Major league and Pacific Coast League exhibitions were canceled, plus college games at Yale, Columbia, New York, and Notre Dame. Races and races schedules from Mexico to Uruguay were postponed or adjusted, with some minor league and local matches affected as officials announced postponements in deference to the president's death.

New York Uhe Sports World Nie Alex Franklin D. Roosevelt Yale Columbia Notre Dame Southwest Texas Toou Austin Tin Jnann Agua Caliente Mexico Herenas Oriental Park Lash Nishtal Galing Loday Uiday Loday Soully America Montesideo Uruguay Galite Trent Jack Adams Red Wings Chicago Lyman J. Binge Harm AAT Vietr San Anitanio Washineton Senators Builtdo Fort. Monee Ciselinati Reds Louisville

Harlandale Track Team Crowned 21-A Champions

Harlandale High School won the 21-A track title at Alamo Heights Stadium Saturday, led by standout performances from Priday and Hartlandale’s sprint crew. South San Antonio and Edison challenged, but Harlandale surged in the 440 and relays to break records and claim top team honors with multiple new marks and key wins by Priday, Tope, and Robert Rote.

Hartandale Alamo Heights Tte India Howard Hays Mdinns Patate Hele Pitts South San Antonio South San Virgil Tope Nile Norris Hariattdale Eq Mattson Souther Selay Keim Vohisarn Harlandale Tate Ascension Vasguen Lanier Lse New Son Avon Dibrell Meignts Jose Erie New Oon Ty Reisoir Quinton Ritehay Rutehey Ims

Sunday Schools Track Meet Opens Weekend Program

The first annual track and field championships for junior and senior divisions begin at 3 p.m. Saturday at Alninostechura with 22 entries. An afternoon program includes 16 events, with seniors and juniors competing, a service mile relay, and a minute of silence for President Roosevelt at the start.

Clation Interschu- Jastle Leagir Age Luinus Roosevelt

Murphey of Rice Hurls No-Hitter in Houston

Murphey of Rice pitched a nine inning no hitter in a Houston event, supported by stellar defense including several standout plays by Al Simpson. The Owls benefited from Murphey who, despite switching from track to baseball early in life, delivered a dominant performance as teammates soared to an 11 to 4 victory.

Houston Apri Murphey Prestedent Roosevelt Bible SMU Tangs Jomy Neeks Alee Drke Ballas Velie Mustangs Ikke Simpson Owls Antic Almpson Boltie California Shortston Neely

Ann Curtis Wins on Disputed Swim

Chicago reports Ann Curtis captured the indoor women's AAU 220 yard and overall swimming titles amid a contested heat. Protest and delays marked the finale as Curtis outpaced Brenda Hesse and others, securing the silver award and defending her 220 and 440 yard titles.

Chicago Uyanea Freiser Curyacious Brentia Lol Idd Yaved Sit Curtis Suldaor Matron Tut Inca Hesse Marten Brenda

MiOsuet Wins Relay and Hurdles Title at Meet

The event features MiOsuet’s victory in multiple events with times like 28.4 in a hurdles segment and a strong performance from Meyers and Underwood. Amid mixed results, records are noted. Moltendale and others post key marks, while Cox’s team leads in early rounds with notable performances from Rutcheon and Ritchey in relay events.

Service Men Free In Majors

New York with April 14 report says uniformed service members will be admitted to all gates without charge at major league games this year. Sundays and holidays are included. Credentials will be provided for Boston Pittsburgh St Louis and Chicago. Special gates and seats reserved for service personnel at several inns.

New York Ford Frick USC Ins Boston Pittsburgh St. Louis Chicago

Furgol Wins North South Amateur Championship

Furgol of Hinsdale Illinois defeated Frank Stranahan of Port Myers Florida 6 and 4 in the 88 hole North South amateur championship at Pinehurst North Carolina. Furgol led early and widened his advantage with birdies on the third and fourth holes while Stranahan lagged, the morning scores were 74 for Furgol and Stranahan needed a 6.

Pinehurst N.C Furgol Hinsdale Frank Stranahan Port Myers Fla Shporler Works Biidies Fen

All-Southwest Pro-Am Golf Opens in Wichita Falls

Medal play began as the All-Southwest pro-amateur event kicked off in Wichita Falls with teams led by Leon Taylor Corsicana and J W McDonald Wichita Falls earning a 65 in combined best score. Pro Raynond Gallard Fort Worth and S B Baker Woodward posted 68 in the two-ball event. Mrs Byrany Winters tied for the pro two-ball prize.

Wichita Falls Monis Bves Foy Toh Trans I Leon Taylor Corsicana J. W. McDonald Wichita al Sialih Clinton Okla Johnny Garrison Electra Couree

Champagne Shines In Hot Wells Football Game

The Seniors defeated the Juniors 14 to 32 at Harlandsle High School field in spring gridiron action. Coach Glen Crocker praised Lielesets for his talent, while Bo Champagne starred as back with kicking, passing and runs. Tom Lowry impressed at end as the Juniors held their own against the Seniors despite departures.

Harlandsle High School Hob Wells High Schon Bine Devils Glen Crocker Lielesets Bo Champagie Tom Lowry Tommy Maddox

Yankees Plan Stadium to Seat 100000

New York April 14 Yankees plan a postwar expansion to seat 100000 at their stadium, adding bleachers and lowering the field to create space for boxes and closer sightlines. Also notes recent trades and season-opening ceremonies, including a dedication to FDR and various team updates.

New York Yankee Stadium Larry MacPhail The Yankees 2Rmy Hama Los Angeles Coliseum Soldier Wield jGhlesgo Philadelphia Cleveland Municipal Stadium Civic Enterprise

Feller Cleared to Pitch for Cleveland Links

Roy Feller, ace speedball pitcher for Cleveland Indians, won approval to pitch for Cowat Gales Baseballloam this season. Earlier word said he would not take his turn on the mound as chief specialist in charge of the rearm, affecting the sailors opening game.

Gheat Lakes Amill Roy Fyne Fordller Cleveland Indians Cowat Gales Feller Spedalist Lothsvie Wexk

Exhibition Baseball AL Fort Meade rosters and notes

Exhibition baseball at Fort Meade lists RHE and AnnRten with 100 116 Loh-t ay CILy G21 Qtx-R ta Tintern Piolette and Ferrell Beans among players. Batteries: Walters, Cneloe. Bix and Lekontan for Saints Ferra. Thonpsom, Palton, Sovino. All patna acheduvid for Saturday gut of respect to President Roosevelt.

Fort Meade Ferrell Bowman Crown Ranke Louisville Railh Hs Sloan Walters Cneloe Ifeus Sue Bix Lekontan Ferra Thonpsom Palton Sovino

Derringer Back in Old Time Form for Cubs Comeback

Chicago veteran pitcher Paul Derringer returns to form with the Cubs as he prepares for a key matchup against the Cardinals. He impressed in a spring exhibition, limiting White Sox to two hits in five innings, signaling a potential late-career revival after earlier injury struggles.

Cincinnati Reds Louisyville Bucky Walters Colonels Ed Heater Jenene Derringer Chicago Paul Derringer Jerque Chienge St. Louis Cardinals Charley Grimm Derniger Chienge White Sox Spring City Deveinger Faul Teds UM Derringer Cubs

Softball Edge Drama With Late Rally In City League Contest

Brooke Nosptal Hospital League notes a tense 3-2 victory over Company F as Pilis rine drives a last inning hit. Botters rest their lead until the fifth when the locals surge ahead. Geraln Beleet Baad Ra MR and Knepper shine on late defense. Alamo Je fuels the rally before final out.

Sane Boltpall Acoolntion Bay Agains Sekbot Avalon Brooke Alaino Moat Poel Hecnarus Moe Retina Iioe Knepper Riory Syle Lees Gomanny Cig Pilis Rine Company F Brooke General and Cosyaleccent Hospital Company Casita Lone Leger Ami Andrews

Zurita Sets Sights On World Lightweight Title Fight

Zurita finished intense training for April 12 defense against Ike Williams of Philadelphia. Williams sparred two partners, knocking each out in the first round. Zurita, 37, two pounds over limit, says he feels in better condition than ever and ready for the bout. Williams predicts a knockout.

Maneuurr ADM Juan Zerit Ike Willams Philadelphia Zurita Wiliams

Fight Results Across Cities and Ranks Reported

A string of boxing style results lists competitors and scores across cities including Montreal Detroit New York Rochester and Boston. Names such as Sal Burtoto Maxie Simping and Timothy sud Providgnen appear with various scores and weights. The jumble references multiple venues and participants with numbers suggesting bouts or standings.

Boslon Gus Mill Montreal Sal Burtoto Boston Detroit Ohi Terranova New York Maxie Simping Baltimore Elmer Wiotent Ting Hastings Ke. Lodeg Vince Pimpine War York My. Hochestnr Johnny Flynn Rochester T. Ko Bicily Knox Dayton Worengter Mass Timothy *Sud- Providgnen Hy T—Tenle Lene Chiraca Larkent Bouchard Montreak Fy Hayer Leo Nuegger Portischi

Hoppe Edges Welker In 44th Billiards Block Victory

In Chicago on Friday night Hoppe defeated Welker 0 to 57 in the 44th block of a long cross country style billiards match. Hoppe extended his overall lead after a prior defeat, raising his five week total to 2417 against Cochran's 2252. Cochran had a high run of nine, while Hoppe’s best run in the 40 inning block was six.

Chicago Honpe Champloy Welker Coelhratt Castitort Dillards Hoppa Prioay Inter Wav Hoppewid Cochran

Leafs aim to close series as Wings face fourth game

Toronto hopes to clinch the Stanley Cup against Detroit in game four after leading the series three games to none. The Maple Leafs have posted shutouts in the first three games, holding Detroit to few scoring chances and seeking to bring hockey’s premier trophy to Toronto for the first time since 1942.

Toronto Detroit Red Wings Toronto Maple Wings Leafs Whigs

Women golfers tie for top honors in city tourney

Miss Jo Henson shot 70 8 73 and Mrs Lea Christopher 81 8 73 to tie for top honors in metal handicap play at Erste AL Brackenridge Park. Henson won the nod on a hole by hole tie break. In the San Antonio Women's Golf Association weekly event, Henson's 79 took low gross.

Jo Henson Lea Christopher Henson San Antonio

Meyer Leaves Army Returns to Tigers as Lineman

Lieutenant L B Meyer former Tiger baseball star and second baseman, previously stationed at Fort Worth Airfield, has been released from army service to rejoin the Detroit Tigers. He was placed on air force inactive status due to an old leg injury and is en route to report to General Manager J Zeller. Meyer also co-managed Fork Worth AAP semi pro team last season and played in the field and pinch roles.

LD. Meyer Army Tigers L. B. Meyer Tothell Det. Tigers Army -Air AAF Meyer Wes Fort Worth Antonio Aviation Cnet Detroit J Zeller Fork Worth San Antonio Cadet Center Nine

Arkansas Hopeful For 1945 Football Season

Arkansas coach Glim Rose announced after spring practice that the Razorbacks expect a credible wartime nucleus for 1945. He said only seven lettermen may return, with several key players and a few uncertain draftees. the staff counts on restocking from returning veterans and promising sophomores to form the core for next fall.

Paysiyeville Ark Rose University of Arkansas Rane Alhy Alton Baldwin Frank Nickyé Galvin Lane Ceri Earl’ Wheeler Eid Mike Sciymehyk Grord Heny Forsag Churtes Jehusan

Bowling club schedules weekend events at Texas center

The weekend bowling plan includes singles and doubles events at 6:30 Saturday evening with prizes and a post event gathering at the Municipal Forum. Sunday features a 1 PM shift and a grand prize distribution chaired by Mrs. Ducilie, with officers to be elected for the coming year.

Texas Bowling Center At & Ofelnek Ducilie Wit Welfure Don A Houthorn Frank Sie Teer Paoplea Werlelis Micmaey Inca Brandt Poulies Amy Billardt Watts Midwem Werner Newendorff N. Doran Nashie Fara Hammandy Fou Brown B. Dineck Waseres D.glorer Win Orelang Denlinnine Cairn W. Schmidt R Bowe Triekdr OM Petebso Zanker Gerd Burien G. Kiminen Tawind Grimningerkauman B. Ainelerg Yauzint Keseh

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