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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1943

Page

11

Kentucky Derby Talk Centers on Wave and Count Fleet

In Louisville on Derby eve, chatter focuses on Wave and Count Fleet as top contenders. Wave, trained by Ben Jones, dominates the field with strong workouts and a claimed nickname, while Count Fleet holds favored status after a Blue Grass win. Other notable runners include Amber Light, Hearts, and Gold Shower in a crowded prep scene ahead of May 1 stakes.

Ouisville Kchill Downs Ickiay Ben Jones Ben Plain Ben Hla Vile Whirlaway Dane Lawrin Amber Light Winn Gomt Fleet Blue Swords Kentucky Lintley

Derby Dope and Race Results at Churchill Downs

Derby season reports from Churchill Downs highlight Amber Gleht ridden by Charles Fisher racing to a top placement while Geean Wave In Blue Grats trails by several lengths. Jockeys Jenks Crest Hendley and Rodaris are listed among contributors with Laghe Dave and other horses noted in the chaotic scan of results.

Fgh Amber Gleht Charies Fisher Geean E Jenks Crest Tal Price Hendley Avie Wae J. W. Rodaris Valiina Wandware Sever Brearts J. Grahaoy

Own Alleys Sorl Bowling Record in Millwounce

Hank Marino, owner of a bowling establishment, is featured as a pivotal figure with a storied career and recent averages. The article notes his status as a former world match game champion and winner of international events in Berlin in 1998. It highlights 17 games bowled this year, a hil-star league average of 209, and a low score of 113, attributed to All-Star competition tensions at ML Gater alleys.

Millwounce APM Story Hank Marino Neve Jnogo Berlin A. RB. G. Sance Jeagues ML Gater P. S

Pimlico Horse Racing Notes Highlight One Day Meet

A chaotic early write up details Pimlico Raceway one day under way with five days of racing ahead. It notes jockey Conn McCoury return from a two week absence after a fall and reports on the Pentatlan feature, Entheal and other stakes as well as pubic wagering and track happenings.

Pimlion Peta Conn McCoury Penatlan Sprate Emanuel Tueillan Harold Clark Siegom Clark R.A. Coward Giminion Tim Ant

Ortiz Ready For Title Bout in Fort Worth Event

World Bantamweight champion Manuel Orta declares readiness for a title defense next Wednesday in Fort Worth. The bout, the first full world championship staged there, will be at Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum under Fort Worth Lions Club sponsorship. Proceeds aid Lighthouse for Life Hand and war bonds.

Fort Watch Alleniyon Manuel Orta Fort Worth Lape Cor Rogers Memorial Colseu Fort ‘World Lions Clubs Lighthouse For Life

Softball doubleheader on Thursday at San Pedro park opener set for 8 p.m

Two Major C division games are scheduled at San Pedro park Thursday night with Navy facing Brooke Generel hospital in the opener at 8 p.m. In the second game Alamo Jewelry wins 8 to 0 over Centennial Dairy in five innings.

San Pedro Park Navy Brooke Generel Hospital Stinson Army Teeta Alamo Jewelry Salow Centennial Dalry Mel Koenning Furler Iising Sadi Senet Co Ranting Murray Mirino Tatman Berond Ntenpial Dairy Ono Laing Jewelry - Bo Huebinner Bislop Stebarman Ixtuenning, Ramey and Smith

Junior Highs Open Round in Gass A Softball Play

Wednesday games at San Pedro park and Eagle field opened the Gass A Junior High softball tournament with Emerson defeating Twoin 6-5 and Mann routing Hawthorne 34-2 on the north side. Page beat Haris 13-6 and Lanier edged Poe 4-3 on the east. Lanier then claimed the Lass B title with a 4-3 win over Page in the south round.

Gass San Pedro Park Eagle Field Diamonds San Pedro Emerson Twoin Mann Hawthorne Eaglefield Page Haris Lanier Poe Lass

Near-Riot at Wrestle Show Sparks Audience Clash

Promoter Harry Coffman’s weekly wrestling event at the city auditorium saw Eli Bashara dominate the first fall in 14 30 and trigger an aftershow melee with an unnamed fan and Davis joining in as three policemen joined the fray. In the second fall Davis prevailed over Bashara in six minutes as the action spilled into the crowd again, with a foot long steel bolt chasing Bashara. Bashara later aided Cisoldi in a tag victory over Ray Eckert while Eckert was protected by Bashara and Cisoldi’s corner, ending with Eckert and fans lingering outside the dressing area for 15 minutes.

Jen Harry Coffman The City Auditorum Eli Bashara Thamie Dashara Kurt Davy User Hishara Davis Park Bashera Haute Bashara Beshara Umer Hls Angelo Gistoldi Cistoldi Ray Eckert Bobby Managoff Dal-las Ciatoldi Eckert Cistoldt

Curtain Raiser Won Despite Disqualification of Opponent

Babs Zaharins claimed the curtain raiser victory as the Yellow Mask was disqualified. The event featured a tame performance contrasting with a boastful line about being robbed.

Mites Parthway Fab Babs Zaharins Yellow Mask

College Baseball Scores and Matchups Report

Odd phrasing yields a mixed college baseball roundup with scattered scores. University teams and opponents such as Texas, Rice, Washington State, and Hopkins appear among results. no clear single game or date emerges from the fragmentary text.

University of “Teawe Rice Waco Army Flyins Archaol Texas Kan MB Oragon Washington State Yofotins Hopkins

Fight Results Highlight Erratic Names and Dated Notes

A garbled report lists several fighters and locations with mixed numbers. Jimmy Flowers wins a ten round bout, while Pere Crieza loses on a surprising decision. Other names and terms appear distorted, with unclear venues and weights, reflecting OCR errors rather than clear results.

Navy Boxers Fly Here for Tuesday Show

Navy boxing team from Naval Air Station Corpus Christi sails to San Antonio next Tuesday for an Army Navy show at City Auditorium to aid the Red Cross. Admiral Montgomer authorized an air transport to move the 14 man team from the base, with arrival at Kelly Field around noon and a 2 p.m. bout at the City YM. The Navy team will compete against an Army squad drawn from San Antonio bases and 95th Division, with referees and officials listed among local participants.

Cyne Corpus Naval Air Station San Antonio Red Cross A. E. Montgomer City Auditorium NA. S Kelly Field Navy San Avitonin Brooks, Randolph, Dodd Slinson Fields 95Th Division San Antonio Aviation Caden Ceter Herehel Duncan Cal Green

Lewis Vows Mat Clean-Up in Deke Arkansas Word

Deke, the 1 year old heavyweight wrestling champ, appeared today as a sports executive pledged to clean up the sport. He will become managing director of athletics for Arenk Garders, a local sports facility, and aims to remove a pest pulling interference from the ring.

Deke Gewls A& Sports Tews Arenk Garders

Christo Loses To Marshall In Cleveland Bout

Lloyd Marshall convincingly defeated Anton Christofortdis by unanimous decision in Cleveland on Wednesday night to claim the California light heavyweight and middleweight titles. Marshall, heavier by one pound, dominated from the fourth round with sharp rights that opened a cut over Christo fortis’s eye as the crowd of 12,088 watched. The program also included Marlin Sgt Harney Ross’s appearance and Jack Walker’s eight round win. Baseball practice notes for Concepcion park at 5 30 p m.

Cleveland Lloyd Marshall California Anton Christofortdis Wentheay Marshall Jackie Davie Twa Christo Marghall Marlin Harney Ross Guadalennal Fame Jack Buddy” Walker Columbus Ohio Patsy Perroil

Sailor Ball Stars To Show im 8. A. CORPUS CHRISTI

Corpus Christi April 22. Sailor Ball Stars from Lennis will form a naval air training center baseball squad for outside games. Commander Lane lists players including Sony Chapman Ernie Kay Bob Linton and Bob Letty Kumpers. The NA T CG baseball team opens May 2 at Victoria against the Alse army air field nine with subsequent games at Kelly field San Antonio and other bases through June.

Corpus Christi Lennis Genler Baseball Naval Air Trainig Kenson Frank O. Lane A. T Commander Lane Sony Chapman Ernie Kay Bob Linton Minneapo Tig Ti American Association Fob Worth Bob Letty" Kumpers Beaumont N. A T. CG. Baseball Comete Victoria Alse Army Alr Kelly Field San Antonio Mainl

Jungle crash survivor tells of ordeal and rescue

Lieutenant Harmon recounts surviving a Brazil jungle crash after diving from a failing bomber on April 3. He describes bailouts, a long trek through thick scrub, days without reliable water, and a later rescue by Antilles air task force crews who located the wreckage.

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