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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1944

Page

3

San Marcos and Hondo to Meet at Tech Field

San Marcos faces Hondo in a Tech Field clash as both teams seek progress in the Service League schedule. Marty Eniante leads San Marcos with strong strikeout potential while McLure Baser anchors the Navigators on the mound amid a busy Thurs lineup with two more games on the slate.

San Marcos, Hondo Tech Field San Antonio GI Diamond Clube Tors San Miarcos Cine Ds & P.m Marty Eniante Houde Navigators San Marcos Sironpe Rhumpids Lusto Brooks Syhiday San Mares Los Loving Cadet Center Handalph Field Toop

Tech Field Lineups Ban Marcos In Baseball Standings

American League standings show mixed results with players including Byrum Peal Hartung and Martin among varied lineups. Philadelphia and New York matchups feature several batters like Menard and Petaxley amid shifting team rosters and game notes.

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Rosita Plays 3 Games Here in Wake of Friday Play

Rosita fielded strong teams in recent outings, with Lonnie Greer leading an all state level effort. The club, a regular foe for Rosita, faces Greer’s squad again Monday night as War Workers contend in ongoing regional play.

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Four Players to Join Greer's Nego All Stars for Series

The Cincinnati Slaws roster will add four players. Lamitte Greer's Negro All Stars announced Thursday that professionals will join Greer's team for the series with the Rosita Miners Sunday.

Cincinnat Sluwals Lamitte Greer Man Jager Greer Rosita Miners

Lou Nova to Fight in Oklahoma City May 1940 opener

California heavyweight Lou Nova has been signed for a May 1940 pro debut in Oklahoma City to open the city's season. Opponent Don Brouillard from Minneapolis is listed as the foe, with Nova described as returning from a long layoff and military discharge background referenced in the brief notice.

Oklahoma City Lou Nove California Don Brouillard Minneapolis Nova Severith

San Antonio Women Golfers to Play Friday at Fort Sam

The San Antonio Women’s Golf Association schedules a weekly tournament Friday at Fort Sam Houston starting 10 30 a m. Mrs Travis Sikes shot 73 to win at Brackenridge Park in the association’s War Bond journey. Winners included Mrs Ay J Krisch 101 24-7 and several match play results: Sparkman over Brunner 4 and 3, Nott over Strayer 4 and 2, Zuehter over Hoffman 2 and 1, Ruse over Ramirez 4 and 1, and Gillian over Burger 2 up.

San Amonia Women's Galf! Association Jeriday Fort, Sam Houston Travis Sikes Brackenridge Park George Hoffman A. R. Ruse J. FR. Ramirez M. B. Xillian Tom Burger Ua Anlinles

Army Fields Farm Baseball League Formed in Amarillo

Army Fields Farm Baseball League organizes with teams from New Mexico and West Texas. Amarillo Field gains approval from headquarters as officers and members elected to Hobbs and Olivie bases, plus bases in Lubbock Pecos Las Vegas and Fort Sumner.

Amarillo Apill Southwesdavy Air Forces New Mexico West Texas Amarillo Field Hobbs Army Air Base Olovie Army Air Base South Plaing Army Air Celi Lubbock Pecos Aimy Air Base Lama Any Air Base Las Vegas Army At Fort Sumner Army Air Base

Fight Results of Tress and Local Boxers in Rahway

Partial fight results list competitors and weights with inconsistent spellings. Notable mentions include entries tied to Rahway and New York areas, with scattered references to names such as Tomumy Milla and Tommy Walling, plus numbers suggestive of rounds or scores.

Tress Blicanerly Nod Fredilie Matias Rahway Peto Vite Gaede M. Iy Dewey Cagepole Valty Bleemws Tony Ryle Paterson Tomumy Milla Vatley Streech Tommy Walling New Fork Dinkland Cath Cant Bere Mk Nail Purpont Lyangentie

Browns Take No. 7 Tie Yankee Mark

Browns hold a strong position in the American league race as they inch toward potential second place, with details noting a 5-2 win over Cleveland and commentary on long-standing pennant chances. The piece also highlights Steve Sundra and Mank Borowy’s recent wins, plus other game notes and injuries affecting lineup plans across the league.

Brownies Cleveland Jory Yankees Washington New York Giants Hbroviion Dodgers Enitago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Sundra Servell Steve Sundra BroWos Don Gutteridge Verso Stephens Mank Borowy Philadelphia Fant Hank Nick Otten A‘s Rcam Burly Wynn Gil Torres Boston Wynnn Pittsburgh Piuninelins Chicago Roe Brooklyn-Boston Giants Phils Appell Sam Houston SPRC Asl

Where They Play and Results From Late Season Gamedays

Amateur-style wires report scattered league play with postponed schedules and scattered results. Notable notes mention American League and National League matchups with teams like Cleveland Detroit Philadelphia and Boston in flux. Derby fillies are noted for their $3005 first year win at Pimlico and Selirah stakes placement at Washington Park.

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Hollingbery starts new venture after Washington State exit

Orin E Babe Hollingbery the former Washington State College football coach resigning after 17 years reports he has purchased a 40 acre fruit ranch near Yakima Washington. The April 27 dispatch notes Hollingbery formerly led the Cougars to success before moving into farming and ranching.

Hollingbery Yakima Wash Orin E Babe" Hollingbery Washington State College

Southern States baseball clubs ready for 194? season opener

Atlanta Memphis Nashville and New Orleans clubs rush to finalize offense and defense before Friday night openers. Veterans like Mack Stewart Ed Groce and Frank Veverka head the mound rotations for Nash ville Chattanooga Memph is Birmingham and Atlanta face Knox. Cuban slugger imez leads Smokies in debut as a promising year begins with opening day tensions.

Atlanta Jy Southern Association Memphis Nash ‘Ville New Orleans Selective Service Wal Mera Mack Stewart Leary Gilbert Nashville Yohooteen Chattanoora Doe Cleary Stewart Ed Groce Hittite Rock Travelers Memphis Chicks Greev Frank Veverka Shirkhue Hante Knox Uite Smokies Big Pedra Dungimez Cuban

Filly Pays 467 to 1 at Dublin Steeplechase Meet

A filly paid 467 to 1 at the Panchester town steeplechase near Dublin. Princess Phillipa captured the Touche Memorial Cup at striking odds to close the two day meet at County Kildare's track amid odd travel stories including horse drawn funeral coaches.

Dublin Kire Panchestertown Phillipa Blre County Kildare Prtrans Bublin

Blozis and Harris Barred From Penn Relays

Pvt Al Blozis and Archie Harris were barred from the University of Pennsylvania Relays due to prewar professional status. AAC had guest listed them, but wartime rules barred soldiers from college events. The decision followed an agreement among AAC U S Army officials on eligibility and professional status.

Blozis Harris Penn Walton Coke Philadelphia Pvt al Blozis Sui Aviation Archie Harris University of Pennsylvania H. Jamison Swarts Tneir AAC Blazis Georgtown Indiana Daniel J. Ferris A. AM New York Perris Hocks Army Blazil New York Siants U J Perts

Mullane Veteran Hurler Dead at 79

Anthony Mullane, 79, famed pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Browns under Charles Comiskey, died at his Chicago home. He joined the Chicago police in 1903 and retired in 1924 after an arm injury in the 1890s.

Chicago Anthony Mullane Wie Cinecinnati Reds St. Louis Browns Charles Comiskey Mullane Loursville Hej

Hlans and Fritz Rassling Winners at City Auditorium

Wrestling show at the city auditorium featured Hlans and Fritz triumphs over rivals. Key bouts saw Cristol and Bashara, plus Dick Bishop, Bashara and Sclmabel in decisive falls as the Swi t hel brothers recovered for a second win. Frank Brown and Ted Cox also competed in the semifinal, delivering notable moves.

Hans Fritz Behnabol Iran Angelo Cistoldi Baly Auditain Aveeucu Ue Ae Weeny Crstol Bashara Dick Bishop Lhed Frits Sclmabel Sistoldt Prank Brawn Ted “Ting Kong Cox

Skytracer Leads Derby Contenders After Blu Grass Stakes Win

Skytracer surged to victory in the $10,000 added Blu Grass stakes at Churchill Downs, three lengths clear of Challenge Me, Arkansas Derby winner. Odds listed include Skytracer at 10 to 1 and other Derby hopefuls like Blit Up 8 to 5, Pensive 5 to 1, and Pukks Gin 1 to 1, as Derby prospects tighten amid pre Derby form.

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Softball Action At San Pedro Park Leads To Class Titles

Thursday night softball at San Pedro Park features Major A Division games with Swift and Company defeating Continental Dairy and Alamo Jewelry beating 620th. Dixon shines with a three error finish. The day also includes Army and Navy league results and the looming Class A and Class B championship games between Poe Hawthorne and Lanier, with the city crown on the line.

Iso Mauris Oivasion Jenters Ooke Generals Hospital Kelly Ld Cev San Petra Park Moonglow Athletic Huh Riche Tore Baker Swift and Company Conennial Dalry Alama Company Lot Dixon Swift Alaino Lostig Howard Barry Ke Mennal Gary Bell & Co Wadie Naylor Lieberman Dixon and George Garin Signal Co HS Alamo Jewelry Ramey Solicks Miller San Pedro

Baseball Uniforms Sought For Military Base Team

In Italy an American infantry replacement center hunts old baseball lore uniforms. San Antonio figures like Staff Sergeant George A. Monk Wright and Alfas P. Peche are named among local big hitters. A program is being prepared as servicemen request old suits socks caps even if worn. The Light sports department will forward any donations to the base.

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Bird Dog Club Plans Local Field Trial

The Bird Dog and Qual club in Earry Fair Illinois announced a local field trial after a city meeting attended by 60 members. Members watched dog films and heard talks on proper care. The next meeting is set for May 20 in the auditorium to show more dog movies and discuss field trial plans.

Bird Dog and Earry Fair Aise

Unclear Horse Racing Notes From A Fragmented Stub

Fragmented OCR text reports on horse racing notes, detailing trainers, horses, and events. Mentions Andy Stauttioger, Col GY. Whitley's Pukka Ges, Timeless hast, Flying Bridge, Roving Secretary, Jamaica May 6, and Bay Meadows content. Describes race outcomes, purses, and wagering anomalies with references to Aberdeen, Havre De Grace, and Hollywood.

Andy Stauttioger Whitley Seracins Leo Duckey Meadowa Eee Unione Senter Koling Maryan Jeeckey de Bi Amy Cola MacLend Nahot Havre de Grave Westrope Flying Bridge Wrnton Adama Ygials Werorid

Parker Out Of Mile Relay For Jeffs Track Team

Parker is sidelined by a leg injury that has hampered him for a year, forcing Jefferson coach Bones Vin to cancel a planned mile relay lineup at the state meet. Grieder’s form is feared in the mile, while Merkle, Fisher, Moore and Biles may form the Jeffs relay squad. Parker’s 47 straight victories loom as he targets dash records of 9.5 and 10.0 seconds.

Jack Grieder Irvin Grieder Gad Jeg Jeffs Jeferson Merkle Pat Fisher Gordon Moore Biles

Army Field Day at Alamo Stadium Promises Big Spectacle

The program for Army Field Day at Alamo Stadium in La is in final polish for May 21 an event backed by local generals the junior chamber of commerce and the service athletic board. The highlight includes an I'm an American Day oath by hundreds of new citizens and soldiers conducted by Federal District Clerk T Maxey Hart. A streamlined schedule cuts about 40 minutes invites two Corpus Christi Naval Air Station athletes and others to race a select field for handsome trophies. A 12-runner marathon from the Alamo to the stadium will end around 6 45 with free souvenir programs and a festive atmosphere.

Army Alamo Stadium Tls Uils Lown Army J Federal District T. Maxey Hart Hearst the Light Corpus Christi Naval Air Stalion Jim O'Reilly University of Southern Galforiniz Gene Littler Universty Nelveska Ralph Ellsworth University of Texas Mas Marin Heights Ted Sam Houston Charley Parker Wid Perry Samuels San Antonio Alamo Stadium Houston Broadway Mulberry Stadium Drive

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