Span Am Loop Gets Off to Fancy Start
The opening doubleheader at Pittman Sullivan Park drew an overflow crowd as the Span Am League kicked off a busy season. Glenn Teel started on the mound for Stauffer Phola, but Dan's Cafe fell 4 to 2 in the opener while Bel Furniture defeated Fred's Place 12 to 4 in the nightcap. Teel, Gibs, and De La Garza led early action with strong hitting from Viermas, Taylor, and Martinez for Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittman-Sullivan Park
Glenn Teel
Stauffer Phola
Dan
Bel Furniture
Fred
Teel
Joop
Johnny Bukhowicz
John Homer Gibs
San Antonio Missions
Gideon
Doddfield
Burkholders
Garza
Stauffer
Gibson
Bell
Cardona
Montalbo
Vielmas
Taylor
Martinez
Carroll
Rodriguez
Alex de la Garza
Prexy Coffey Tops Liberty Rifle Club Shoot
Coffey won the Liberty Pistol and Rifle Club spring rifle shoot with a grand aggregate of 22d out of 250, besting F. G. Pope of Lubbock and Bernt Johnson. Harald Cling led slow fire. Pope headed rapid fire. Moreno Tate ran perfect 50s. over 30 civilians and soldiers participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bus Coffey
Liberty
F. G. Pope
Lubbock
Bernt Johnson
Harald Cling
College
Johnson
Pope
A. R. Martin
C. W. Shotley
Tine
Bob Coffey
F. Moreno Tate
Moreno
Coffey
Coast League Openers Draw Fourteen Thousand Fans
Opening day in the Pacific Coast League drew about 40,000 fans across four games on Sunday in 1943. San Francisco led crowds near 16,000 as the Seals beat the Hollywood Stars 7-5 in a high scoring tilt. Portland Beavers topped Sacramento 5-2 behind Ad Liska, while Los Angeles edged Oakland 9-7 as 12,000 fans watched. San Diego Padres and Seattle games drew about 6,000 while Charlie Schanz pitched well for San Diego, and Seattle edged 2-1 in 11 innings.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast League
Sacramento
San Diego
Charlie Schanz
San Francisco Seals
Ae Seals
Hollywood Stars
Portland
Beavers
Ad Liska
John Pintar
Los Angeles Angels
Oakland
Padres
Seattle
Charlie Schans
Pomeranian Wins Best of Show at Houston Kennel Club
A year old Pomeranian named Money Box Gold Button bred and owned by Mrs. I Schoenburg of San Antonio won the best of show at the Houston Kennel Club show. Proceeds went to Dogs for Defense, with Army and Coast Guard presenting a trained guard dog exhibit. A war bond auction raised $30,000 for a dog program.
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Touston
Catiblie
Money Box
Mes. I. Schoenburg
San Antonio
Houston Kennel Club
Army
Coastguard
Sight
Wilson
Anead
Erie
Wemy
Emmett Wilson
Robert Belmung
Baron Janes
Wilfred Beenup
Wilma Sko- Tauf
Calivin Galm
Mel Snndigrass
Joe Nentwich
Bowlers in the Groove and League News
The article chronicles Texas Tenpin league activities with mentions of the Turners preparing for a telegraphic event, top scorers Ecma Matthews Bille Braun and Lillian Cobb, and various league highlights. It notes injuries in Los Angeles bowlers, Buddy Bomar joining Chicago alleys, a gasoline giveaway in San Diego, and several high scores and averages across multiple city leagues.
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Turners
Meg
Ecma Matthews
Bille Braun
Lillian Cobb
K. J Kivlin
A. B.C. Bulletin
Los Angeles
Houston
Buddy Bomar
Bryaty Mawr
Chicago
San Diego
Calif
LA Canfirid
Lewlers
Texas Belles Joep
Gals
Oith
Bert Fry
George Waite
Jeagur
Dilly
Fry
Aed
Thompson
Srther
Stockdale Town Walk wins best dog at Sahuaro State Kennel Club show
In Phoenix an unconventional cockerspaniel named Stockdale Town Walk earned best dog in the show at the Sahuaro State Kennel Club event. The dog is owned by C. B. Van Meter of Van Nuys, California.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Stockdale
Westralnistee Whiner
Victor
Los Angeles
Sahuaro State Kenn Club
C. B. van Meter
van Wuys
Gallt
Brown Ramblers Triumph Over Camp Stanley in Seguin
The Brown Ramblers defeated Camp Stanley 25 to 2 at Seguin. Serpeant Toussaint led with three hits driving in eight runs. Next, Brown Ramblers face Kelly Field Test Block at Randall on workday Sunday with Llewelyn, Paul U W, Hardin listed as players.
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Randoph
Brown Ramblers
Camp Stanley
Seguin
Serpeant Toussaint
Drivig
Kelly Fie
Randalph
Wie Randolph
Llewt
Paul UW
Hardin
Staton
Nelson
Bonner
Green and Prince
David Nichols A Visitor Beaman Navy Vets Laredo
David Nichols of Laredo a former St Marys University alumnus joins the Navy last May wearing insignia designating 2 Runner He has seen action on a troop transport at Buna New Caledonia and later served on a lighter which passed through Suez to Alexandria His third assignment was a converted vessel on convoy duty along the Atlantic rim of North and South America After several months he returned home to Laredo and plans to report back to ship on April 37.
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Cairo
Nichols
Pyramids
Pro Golfers Win at Dallas in 1943 P G A events
Texas professional golfers led amateurs in the Texas P G A season, defeating Liesiman dures 8 to 7 to take the doubles 4-1 while losing the singles 4-1 at Dallas Country Club. Ha Toit defeated Home Gauntt 1 up as Gauntt and Todd led in the Victory Open with 14% in the event. Prizes totaling 1450 in war bonds were distributed to 14 low pros and 10 low amateurs.
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Ballas
Texas
Liesimandures
Dallas Country Club
Ray Kenny
Earl Stewart
Dallas
Ha Toit
Fort Worth
Pati
Texas F. G. A. Open
P. G
Todd
Gauntt
War Bonds Ractios
Ben Hogan
Tarrant Field
George Anthaca
Amarillo
Texas P. G. A
Betis
Watchen
Jimhhe
Raha Moran
Tyler
Erwin Jadwieke
Palle
Tyrvei
Geert Accatianauinr
Bil Teen
Aet
Bos
Gene Eas
Aanrtig
Innery
Jtrhray Pat
Ray Gatford
Havey Todd
Blak Martin
Deas
Willie’ Maguire
Houston
George Aulhach
Fay Keany
Everton Maretin
Ralph Mores
de Trayed
Cloui Wild
Austin
Georar Aullach
Amarille
Lext
Dalian
Bron Hardwicke
Dallan
Jowl
BM Roden
Avatin
Hay
Pena Fait Werth
Dbfeanid
Laonang Wille
Yall
Morvey Pentek
David ‘Aldman
Dalam
Ottut
Kini
Stereveport
Sytrell Garth
Heanmant
Manag Blumer
FM Koray Keb
Satlna
Hak
Munsee
Creag Tant
Amari
Karl Steward
Dalfia
Bevekhouan
Bun Angelo
Detonated Hak Marcin
Paltag
Dinesy Todd
Alan
Irfeateal
Week End Sports Roundup Hodgepodge From Boston to London
Boston marathon runner Gerard Cote clocked 2 hours 28 minutes 545 seconds for 20 miles. Pvt John Kelley of the U S Army and Red Rolfe of Yale mix in baseball and basketball notes. Ben Hogan posts a 138 at the Texas Victory Open after a seven month layoff. England defeats Scotland 2 0 at Hampden Park before 105000. Outdoor track trials set for Randall’s Island June 19 20. Kentucky Derby favorite Count Flee wins Wood Memorial in 1 43 0. Blue Sword finishes close at Tamapa. Elmendorf purse response notes. Sidney Zell’s record in Pinicico Handicap challenged by others. Ocean Wave wins six furlongs in 1 13 0 on slow track.
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Boston
Gerard Cote
Plarathon
Cote
Wen
John Kelley
U. S. Army
New Haven
Conn
Red Rolfe
New York Yankee
Jenach
Yale
Philadelphia Nationals
Dallas
Ben Hogan
Faiiways
London
England
Scotland
Glasgow
Hampden Park
New York
National
Randal'l Island
New York City
Baltimore
Sidney "Zell
Piniico
Nine Convicts Hunted After Texas Break
ANGLETON April 19 Officers searched the area today for nine convicts at large after 15 prisoners escaped from Retrieve prison farm near here yesterday. Six men were recaptured quickly with bloodhounds. Capt L T Easley said the convicts sawed their way from the prison buildings. It was the second break from the farm in two weeks. Nine fugitives were named by the highway patrol and a recaptured group was reported including Smallwood Hatterall Murray Kirkpatrick Williams Merk with burglaries thefts and auto thefts across several counties.
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Angleton
Retrieve
W. D. Sloan
J. A. Lockwoor
State Highway Patrol
Willard
McClellan
Ellis
Frank Martin
Witwurin
Collin M. Merchon
Tallas
Earl L. Slatler
Dallas
Walter Lemay
van Zandt
Madison
Paonin
Andrew Martin
Lampasas
Easley
Charles Smallwood
Harris
Cody Hatterall
Ufe-termer
Clay
Kimble
Hays
Winsburn N. Murray
William Kirkpatrick
Wise County
Richard Williams
Rober Merk
San Augustine
Woman Held After Death Threat By Her Own Action
EW York April 19 Mrs Carmen Gomes 22 of the Hotel Marguery was taken to Belle Vie hospital after police said she had threatened to end her life by poison. She identified herself as the daughter of Manuel Gomes who she said was in Washington on business for the Spanish government.
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York
Finsi
Carmen Gomes
Marguery
Belle~vie Hospital
Manuel Gomev
Washington
Bomber Vets Meet at Pyote Base in Reunion
At Pyote Texas veterans from the 19th Bombardment Group of the Pacific theater gathered with Captain William J. Grumm and his Flying Fortress crew. The airmen discussed bombing Europe as they prepare for missions over France and Germany before returning to England for further raids. Also noted, four semi pro titles will be awarded this summer across state level baseball tournaments per new ruling by Commissioner George Sisler.
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Pyote
Uti
Atlantic
Pacific
Big Rattle
Trent
Whert Hellen
19Th Bombardment Group
Southwest Pacific
Wiliam J. Grumm
Captain Crumin
Jack the Ripper
Franee
Germany
Boland
Europe
Seconatr
Matthesnake
England
Louis
George Sisler
Bond drive nears goal as big investors lead the way
Washington notes show the war bond drive has reached nine billion in sales with only four hundred million left to reach the 13 billion target. Treasury Secretary Morgenthau warns the remaining funds must come from the general public including job changes in Allied production and war effort, urging volunteers to intensify efforts.
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Washington
John
Treasury
Citizen
Treasury Morgenthau
Ing
Pank
Trust Fund
Dope Spell Trial Ends In Acquittal At Court
In New York on April 1 Judge C J Matthews halted a trial after witnesses described two African American women drawn into dope influenced by a mysterious force. One woman said she handed $87.50 to men involved as other details emerged. The judge dismissed the case and ruled defendants not guilty while mentioning future road construction for war purposes and a large New York state project with costs over 40 million dollars.
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C. J. Matthews
New York
Houston
Guily
New York State
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Steve O'Brien
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Reikie
Joe Nigrello
Reille
King
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Charles
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Widemeyer
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Morgenthau
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Uncle Sim
U.S
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C. L. Browning Jr
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