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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1944

Page

5

Derby Blue Grass Stakes Preview At Churchill Downs

Seven Kentucky Derby hopefuls challenge eight favorites in the Blue Grass Stakes at Churchill Downs. Challenge Me, winner of the Arkansas Derby, aims to beat Stir Up and rival horses as prep for the May 6 Derby. Owners monitor form before committing to the $500 starter fee for Derby plans amid Keeneland meetings and a Red Grass fundraising program.

Louisville Tignth Pronite Farm Churchi Downs Ichoie Payne Wintney Challenge Me Stir Up Beal Ghalinge Me M. B. Gails Hyman Predberg Harriet Sue Ernst Alurter Aenge Me Offiers Lexington Churchill Downs

Twilight Tear Triumphs as Twilight Takes Reins at Keeneland

Horse racing report outlines Twilight Tear winning over a field including Grampe Irunee and Misa Keeneland Calumet, with Twilight Torr and Uramny Image also prominent. The event features maidens at Macken Mo Stevenon Pane and the bout at Alex Row, plus rail rivals Kenworth and Loy' who supported the spectacle amid a seven-race card at Keeneland with a total pool around 22,700.

Twilight Ray Carratherse Iam Twilight Torr Uramny Image Misa Keeneland Calumet Farm Twilight Est Alex Roy Liewrbernetahle Oat Chayre

Ten Thousand Dollar Red Cross Golf Event Planned

A ten thousand dollar open golf championship for the New York Red Cross will be held at Wyckoff Country Club in New Rochelle by June 1 18. The event features professional play, amateur preliminaries, a women’s event, and all receipts to support an elaborate Red Cross program. Ed Dudley of the PGA notes the match will include active professionals and a similar tournament is planned for Philadelphia as part of a heavy summer schedule.

New York New York Red Cross

City announces summer swim program for boys and men

The city launches a learn-to-swim program aiming to reach at least 400 boys and older men, with a swimming instructors clinic and an aquatic show in May. Six local Y leaders returned from Houston as leader examiners for the national YMCA aquatics program, eligible to certify participants through progressive lifesaving and water safety tests.

M.C. A Houston Southwest Area A. L. McIntosh Aquatic Committee Harry Duncan Jake Scott Eddie Chapa Jenn Keawles Jon Ward Y_M. C

Fight Night Notes From A Confused Card

A garbled report outlines boxing results with names and weights including a 170 division bout in St. Lewty and a win by Me Petual motion man over John Themis at Olympic auditorium. Numerous round by round details and multiple other matchups appear with unclear spellings and scattered city names across New York Philadelphia Washington and New Haven. The text mixes KO and decision results, late knockdowns and a brief mention of Armstrong’s ninth straight win.

Jone Pouriler Ki Pasa Evie Tae St. Lewty Tesas Lee Kent Fostr Jon Pantalum Fosterfel Walter Brady Houston Marion Simms Raul Négro Ellington Tonmpson Moston Gioxon Lonry — Armatrony Halder Amtherston John Themis Olympic Auditorium Ataigh Thomas Lightning Woner Ritle Armstrong Armstrons Asi Ig Econ Chuck Trot Armstron Welshe New York Morsia Tell Amico Philadelphia Torer Nelann Washington Joe Gambaro Hartford Tulle Kogon Bustom Danny Crawford New Turk Billy Walker US 3 Navy Mickos Greek

Wedding Bel for Apostoli

Navy Chief Specialist Fred P. Apostoli 31, former boxing champion, married Yolanda Cavalle 28 of San Francisco by Judge A. J. Maestrelli in Reno on April 26. Apostoli recently returned from 18 months in the Pacific theater.

Apostoli Reno Ney Navy Fred P. Apostoli Yolanda Cavalle San Francisco A. J. Maestrelli Apostol New York California Pacific

Softball action at San Pedro park features Major Aameton games

Major Aameton pairs contest Wednesday night in San Antonio Softball Association split matchups at San Pedro Park as Alamo Jewelry and Swartanil Up face Contunalt Dairy in Major B. Local fans saw standout plays, including Maravle’s drives and a six-inning rhythm from a pitcher, with YMCA and Depot Officers squads also posting notable innings. City Girls League opens with Resor Radio beating Randolph field 37 16 4, and Cadet Center league resumes with 82nd blanking 4043rd 124, 26th edging PRU 1-0.

Soptuall Assokiatinn San Pedro Park San Antonio Kelly Tela Tiller YMCA Bsaldiers Taxi Erry Maracle Spuin Cutlers Uattera Balm Baln Bula A. Ain AL Bala Chrouthers Weynand Ward Resor Fenana Randolph Field WAC Chirb Nenfield Raine San Aulirio jArsenal Intrimat Kelly Tieid Jennigs B.A. Arsen Aeape Fisher Dargie Feller Proctor Rezar Radio Randolph Waci Rariz Lessing Benfield Stewart Vosel San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center Ulis_season unite Liceul Walter J. Trackowsk Oregon State College KELME PRU DRAM Ehutomta Saint

Wrestling card set for Municipal auditorium show

The program lists matches for Wednesday night at the Municipal auditorium starting at 8 30. Hans and Fritz Schnabel face Ellis Bashara and Angels Jessa while Ted Gox and Frank Brown clash. Dink Bishop meets Roy Graham, with Mrs. Harry Goffman and Miss Dor Holy Livengood promoting the event.

Frank Brown Houston Li- Jared Dink Bishop British Empire Wil Roy J Grahem San Juan Harry Goffman Dor- Holy

Beaumont Baseball Park On Market

Beaum on Baseball Park in Beaumont was offered for sale during a city meeting. F. Bra den, president of the Young Men's Business League, announced the park would be sold to Rube L. Stewart, but city officials did not act on the appeal.

Beaumont Stuartstadt Texas League F. 4 Braden Young Men's Business League Mayer Fre Stone and City Commission Rube L. Stewart Sete Dresden

Newland Ring Debuts to Fan Approval in San Francisco

In San Francisco on Tuesday night a new wrestling ring dubbed the Newland ring made its debut. The event drew approving comments from fans as Russian wrestler Russ Newland and Pat Fraley of Boston showcased fast action.

San Francisco Newland Accus| Putin Fraley Oust Eee Mene Tyan Raspulin Pat Fraley Boston

Baseball legend Robbie Hated Grapefruit Oranges the Cage

Wayne Oliver recalls a 1916 tale of Robbie Robinson involving a grapefruit used to hit catcher Zack Taylor during a Brooklyn Dodgers spring camp discussion led by Ruth Law. The prank ended with grapefruit splattering on Robbie, famed for breakfast grapefruits but furious at the name.

Wayne Oliver Winter Park Zack Taylor St. Louis Browns Wilker, Robinson Taylor Brooklyn Ronnie Dodgers Daytona Beach Ruth Law Filer Robbie Ber Wiswayne Lae Yark

Baseballers Take Chances With Rest and Travel Rules

CHICAGO April 25 Special traveling privileges for baseball players are out again this year. Henry F. McCarthy assistant director of the Office of Defense Transportation said players and teams will have no priority on seats on trains and buses. Clubs must schedule their trips in day coaches or buses rather than sleeping cars. No reservations for sleeping car accommodations are to be made until the day before departure. Mexico City April 26 Plans for a Mexico City match between Juan Zurita NBA lightweight champion and Beau Jack were offered off today by George Parnassus, the Mexican's manager. He will leave for Los Angeles Thursday to arrange a match there.

Chicago Henry F. McCarthy Office of Defense Transportation Mexico City Mexico

Browns Seek Modern Era Record With Early Wins

Browns aim to tie the modern AL opening day win streak mark after starting the season 7 straight in 1933’s fashion. Giants and Cardinals stumble as Brooklyn and Boston battle to 3 3 ties. Connie Mack’s Athletics rally past Ernie Bonham in the opener.

Jach Nan St.Louis Browns Cleveland Indians Luke Sewell Browns Yankees New York Giants Giants Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Union Association CARDS Phillies St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Brownies Mort Cooper Elmer Riddle Gimmnatr Buster Adams Charley Sthunz San Diego Adams Schanzetth Brooklyn Boston Jose Bob Chipman Secon Lea Durocher Braves Kayoed Erni¢ Bonham Connie Mack Johnny Lindell Shears Ernie Bonham Tate Woody Wheaton Bonham Attycus

Baseball Standings and Scores From The Nation

Baseball standings and game results across the league are listed with team names such as Boston New York Philadelphia and Chicago. The jagged OCR shows pitchers including Feldman and Barret with losing and winning pitchers noted, plus incomplete score lines and postponed games reflecting a busy schedule.

Broeklene Vy Toz Ae Gooper Keheidt Guibert Wilka W. Cooper Riddle Avelley Losingirher M. Cooper Brooklyn Oo M Ason Morton Chipman and Owen Murret Wooden Lindquist Kuntiz Mass Barret Homer Alusi Iboston Chicago Pittsburgs American St. Louis Philadelphiy -Seresus Boston New York Washington Fchiengis Twentay I Philadelphis Rybo Detroit Chicaco

Baseball schedule notes and a 24 inning Red Sox win

The text lists Wednesday and Thursday baseball games by league with matchups such as National and American League pairs and times. It also notes a season highlight where the Boston Red Sox beat Washington 4 to 4 in 24 innings, with Bobby Doerr and Mike Ryba contributing key hits and relief pitching.

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Gridders Host Purple Jackets Banquet Notes

Brackensnne High School girls cheer squad will host 46 football players for Thursday’s 6 to 9 o'clock banquet in Brackenvidee cafeteria. Uhr Meyer catering provides barbecue. Coaches Farehand and Gordon attend with staff and student leaders including Mrs. Ewamaye Lord principal Enos Gary and J Gobb. Ann Hogman chairs the food committee with Marta Jean Tucker heading decorations. Marilyn Whiting leads decorations. 17 to 200 guests expected as jacket awards were delayed hoping for winter presentation.

Brackosnne High Regilars Ape Sdrves Bane Guel i Ihe Uhr Meyer Ili Georgi Farehand Clark Gordon Tean Viola Moore Ewamaye Lord Enos Gary J, DB Gobb- Ann Hogman Purple Jackets Marilyn Whiting Marta Jean Tucker

Kelly Leading Service Loop After 2nd Win

Kelly tops league after 2nd win with 5-1 over Brooksfield at Tech field. Walter Nothe bests Hill Mar Borders of San Marcos in San Marcos 4-3 as Randolph field rallies. 1060+ fans braved threatening weather. Matthews homers for Kelly, boosting 5-spot win amid lively infield play.

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Bud Byerly Heads to Rochester Club Tournament

Rochester women’s golf scene centers on Bud Byerly’s move to the Rochester Club. The event at San Antonio Country Club drew notable players like Mrs. M. P. Starr and Mrs. Huph Salil with final scores around 14 22 77. Marie Hewitt won a playoff against Winnie Schutte for third in the Ford Sam Houston flag tourney. Bees Browning had the day’s best nine-hole score as the weekly event repeats each Tuesday afternoon.

Rochester ApTune Rochester Baseball Club M. P. Starr Josing Huph Salil Sacramento R. ©. Lipscomb Drs. Dub Pacific Coast Prague E. J. Row Haways Ted Wings Jersey Gily Greens Marie Hewitt Ford Sam Houston Lading Golf Flag Tours Iwinnie Schutte Bees Browning Sonulinina

Baseball Game Report With Scattered Names and Stats

A garbled game summary lists numerous players and actions including hits, runs batted in, and outs. Names such as Hartung Morris Novak and Frasier appear among scattered team mentions, with mentions of bases on balls and errors, but many phrases are unreadable or misspelled.

Coleky Snenk Novak Arnet Muestard Ty Vaninen San Marcoa I Mammary Erion Broan Armatronz Morris Uardin Fortune Jennings Modwa Ils Frasier Borchers Jardin Moen Alden Baser Byuim Modien Byram Wid Coshall Wnerak Tomsic Marrs

Musial Called Up for Exam by Draft Board

Musial of the St Louis Cardinals must report for his pre-induction examination by his draft board in Donora Pennsylvania as announced today. Detroit reports Rudy York the major league home run champion and pitcher for Orrell will also undergo pre-induction physical examinations on Thursday, the Tigers said.

Ary Fanuis olAn Musial St Louis Cardinals Ab Donora Detroit Rudy York Pitrherl Orrell Tveir Detroit Tigers

College Golf Set Fortune in Toledo

The national collegiate golf championship will be played at Toledo Ohio on the Tigerness Country club course starting June 26. Jim Hagen University of Pittsburgh athletic director and NACGA chairman said the format was undecided between match play and medal play for the title.

Pittsburgh Tigerness Country Club Toledo Ohio Jim Hagen University of Pittsburgh Athelete National Collegiate Golf Association Hagen

Valley Grid Coach Commissioned as Second Lieutenant

Buck Henson former assistant coach of Donte High School and head coach at Weslaco has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army Air Forces after completing officer candidate school at Miami Beach Florida. Lieutenant and Mrs Benson are staying with friends in the Valley before he assumes new duties.

Donna Buck Henson Donte High School Weslaco Army Air Forces Miami Beach Fla Benson

Bowling tie upheld in Class C city women’s meet

Mrs. VL true Tuesday won the medal event by a 441 to 414 margin over Mrs. Gracie Lingcott at the Turner club, in the city women’s tournament.

Gracie Lingcott Turner Club

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