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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1944

Page

7

White Sox Aim to End Browns Winning Streak

The Chicago White Sox seek to halt the St. Louis Browns seven game streak at the start of the season. Manager Luke Sewell has relied on strong pitching with seven complete games from the staff and solid hitting from Jack Kramer and others. The Browns defeated the Sox 3-1 as Ken Sox faltered early, while Trex Shirley exited after seven games.

Wwe Chicago White Sox Pany St. Louis Browns Luke Sewell Browne Inclanait Jack Kranter Rers Fa Heusser Cincinnati Glid Priday Pittsbureh Rowle Bucky Watters Elmer Riddivrach Gaualion Jin Nile Andrews Overnie Ryan Vo Saeritless Wind Nirman Ston Leouun Philadet Winnies VaNel

Major League Baseball Player Stats Mixed From St Louis to Philadelphia

A fragmented score roundup lists players from St Louis Philadelphia New York Boston Brooklyn and Chicago with hits doubles and runs. Key names include Musial Dandrew Hedman and Veale among others. mentions of Brooks Field inter-squad games yield 12 to 6 and 4 to 0 scores.

Manger Eltol Philuricinhia Plane St. Louis Stephens White Philadelp New York Eos Thes York Adams Philadelphts Scnutts Brooklyn Philadelphia Clay Cinchenail Seinster Chicago Voisele Brooks Merlics Bard Lith. Aviation Doc Murgan Young

Pensive Faces Big Derby Test in Chesapeake

Pensive, a leading Kentucky Derby hopeful from Catword Farm, runs in the $25,000 Chesapeake Stakes at Pimlico against nine rivals, a key prep with Churchill Downs implications. Also in the field are stablemates Twilite Tear and Stymie, with other contenders including Comenow, Declared, and Third Trial as betting interests.

Baltimors UTI Catword Farm Pensive Pimilva Hyperion Havre de Grace Bil K. Bryson J. Rabid Fite Jacobs Churchill Downs Statlers Col. C. Whittey Anit Dee Eany Cain Tones Ray Caremi¢hers Haimie A. 2. Abels Gramps Image Bohanet Stable Philip Godfres W. J. Brann Max Huser J.B Stie Eytria Stile

Where They Play SATPAHATS BASEHATO SUMEUULE

The fragment lists various baseball and football fixtures with locations such as Brooklyn Chicago New York Boston and Chicago. It mentions teams like Sh Lone and Phila diphin and notes dates and venues in a garbled OCR style, reflecting a sports schedule page with multiple matchups and results placeholders.

Satpahats Toon Brooklyn Coneunith Biew York Boston Chicagi National Leyte Browldyn Newton Daledphbit Cen Dittabuigh Cimeignatal Chiene Sh Byula Delay Sh Lone Chieseo Philadiphin

Crackers, Chattanoogas Lead In Southern Association Scores

A battered OCR summary notes strong attendance and multiple game results in the Southern Association. Chattanooga topped Nashville 7-8, while Memphis powered past Arkansas 10-3 and New Orleans beat someone 53 to a margin. Bill Goodman and Calder delivered key RBI, with Cleary pitching for Chattanooga holding Vols to seven hits. No Saturday games on the Southern Association schedule.

Wyine Villas Avantt Nashville Storelese Memphis Aines Pitehuis Orleans Trent Parmingham Mawhyilly Joe Cleary Chattanooga Moundskate Vols Bill Goodman Calder Crackers Dows Kaysville Benn Chicks Little Rock Trucke Greer Moundsman Hele Southeeves Association

Texas League Votes To Maintain Office Amid War Pause

Dallas April 29. Texas League owners, despite wartime shortages, vote to keep the league office open pending resumed operations after the war. Teams like St Paul and Kansas City retained no ownership of clubs and await future activity in this period.

Texas League American Associa Dallas Texas Mugu Innenno Paiste Kansasee Columbus

Derby Dope and Ring Talk From New Orleans Fight Card

April 29 report from New Orleans notes a 12 round return bout featuring Broadcloth and Gunnar Borlund, the Finnish iron man, with Tee Martin and Buddy Scott among contenders. Scott won a disputed 10 round decision in their prior meeting and enters as a slight favorite for Monday night.

Bell Buz Barlund T. A New Orleans Globe Gunnar Borlund Tee Martin Buddy Scott Ball Bamberths Rice Nctanes Scott

Passeau Joins Chicago Cubs

Claude Passeau, 35, returns to the Chicago Cubs after earlier stating he would stay on his Mississippi farm. The veteran right-hander, who won 15 and lost 12 for the Cubs in 1943, was welcomed by manager Jim Wilson and will be ready to pitch in about a week.

Sr. Wouib Chicago Cubs Fitener Claude Passeau Mississippi Jim Wilson Cubs Wilson

Van Horn and Skeen Reach Pro Tennis Final

Wesley Van Horn of Atlanta and Dick Skeen of Los Angeles advance to the sixth annual North versus South professional tennis final at Pineburst. Van Horn defeated defending champion Wayne Sabin of Bainbridge, Maryland, 2 7 5 7 5 in the semifinals, while Skeen outlasted Frank Revicha of Stamford, Connecticut, 6 1 5 7 7 5 6 2.

Pineburst Wesley van Horn Atlanta Dick Skeen Los Angeles van Horn Wayne Sabin Bainbridge Na Val Skeen Frank Revicha Stamford Con

Racing Notes From 4iy Ie ARAOCIed Iresa Be Lewely

CHICAGO April 49 AP Chiva co's horse season opened Corky at Shariswan's park. Twenty divisions of racing announced with $25,000 prizes in each division. Hollywood Park events and California racing board faced council votes on resuming racing amid protests and budget concerns.

Iresa Dsweutland Awe Keeton Chicago Chiva.co Corky Shariswan's Park Los Angeles Hollywood Park Eieine California Racing Board Peernil Tex Angeles Counett Furler Robert Younes Restings War pAnuewer Commission WAC Aclu Tullewood Park Sedat B. Gilmoore Hollywood Tieltals Ghali Pirk Une de Iinands Olds

Unclear listing of races at Jamaica with stables and runners

Fragmentary report lists several stables including Fit At Jamaica and Cain Hoy with runners such as Mr Pharned and Welvanch in races at Jamaica. Mentions Mile and other placements. names appear garbled, making exact results and participants uncertain.

Eixfurtas Jamaica Tit-Tat Too Cain Hoy Stables Mr. Pharned Welvanch Alga Eisfurtone Aelithecol Bo Cirk Captail Ride MAN River Sighle Alsa Cexteenthy Bienln Weana Gardwrie

Ruffing Nine Wins Without Dimaggio

In Long Beach California on April 29 the Sixth Ferrying Group baseball team, managed by Red Ruffing, shut out Granta Air Base 11 to 0 behind Roy Pitter who earned a two hit game note. Bobby Adams of Syracuse fame touched him for a safety later and Pitter fanned 16. DiMaggio, a former Yank, was mentioned as overseas.

Long Beach Calif Baseball Nine Red Rauffing Yankers Granta Air Air Base Oteshil Roy Pitter Yanks Pitter Bobby Adams Syra

One Legged Man Star in Badminton

Dallas April 23. Donald Keve, an artificial limb user, competes in aTexan open badminton quarter finals. A shipyards worker from New Orleans and Taj, a high jumper of 5 feet 6 inches, runs the 10 yard dash in 12 seconds. Kerr’s leg was amputated below the hip after a fall at age nine.

Dallas Donald Keve Or- Taj Shipyards Tor Tulane University Kerr Arale

Untitled collage of names and results from a dusty meet

A garbled OCR record lists participants and events from a track and field meet. It mentions dates, locations, and numerous individuals from universities and clubs, with unclear results. The fragment references women and men sprinters, distances, and matchups, but many names and specifics are unreadable.

Polo Stars Set For Argentines Match in Mexico

The Campilo team from Buenos Aires meets U S trainer Smith in an international polo showcase in Mexico. Key players include Bill Bartley and Billy Skidmore for the U S squad, while Garrahan and Duggan lead the Argentine lineup. Horses and conditioning are discussed as both sides face limited mounts and acclimation challenges.

Mexico Carmpilo Buenos Alle Geel Smith U.S Divins Tlacip Smith Bill Bare Ty San Antonio Texas Billy Skidmore Dallas San Antotuls Ladey Santor Amayerduin Argentina Lis Garrahan Heriberto Duggan Juan Rocrigner Manuel Andrada Bott Tevins Hem. Welves Andrada Quitude U. S

Mexico League Results Mixed Across Cities

Fragmented scores show New Laredo beating Medion City 4 2 and 5 0 against Mexico City with Mexico City 8 in another line. Monterrey and Veracruz games report 5 9 and 6 for various opponents. The garbled text lists several teams including Tampico Puebla and Puebla with unclear outcomes.

Laredo Taranurds Tampico Puebla Buelia

Drake Relays Defy AAU With Steuber Now Allowed

DES MOINES Apr 29 AAU debate ends with coaches voting to let former Pro football star Bob Steuber compete at the Drake Relays. The decision defies AAU stance, while preflight officials and Harvy Harman praise the move as aiding servicemen in track.

Des Moines Laws Ath Amateur Athletic Union Oxley Bob Steuber Storm Dan Ferris AA. U Mdeul John Morriss Chicago Hears Roolall A.A. UL Steaber C. K. Steuber Pernit Steuber University Allele Es Moines Lieut. Comb Harvey Harman Vepaules Denalte Bart Pelion Harman Schiovl Purvis AL A.W. Hyns Navy Hercis Ofdittels Steuber al Verdy Purdue Steuber Digeushles Cal Towa Liight Scnaol

Women golfers crown Ferguson in San Antonio event

Mrs Charles A Ferguson won the San Antonio women’s golf association Invanelet tournament with an aggregate 308 three strokes under the 811 record held by Mr Travis Sikes and Mrs A J Krisch Friday’s Port Bam Houston course finish saw Mys and FR Filey win the weekly tourney with Net 1-1976 Brackenridge park hosts two more weeks of weekly events to prep for the city tournament starting May 14 Earl Jones Fresno left handed pitcher reneged on a salary with the St Louis Browns and will report to the American League team Jones 24 was 4 F in the draft and played for Toledo in the American Association and Oakland in the Pacific Coast League last season

Charles A. Ferguson San Antonio Brackenridge Park Earl Jones Browns Fresno Calif St. Louis Browns Jones Toledo Oakland Pacific Coast

New York Cubans Defeat Monarchs In Tight Ninth Inning

The New York Cubans edged the Monarchs in a weather dependent Friday night game at Techfield. Both teams traded runs with the Cubans holding a slim lead until the ninth inning before clinching victory.

New York Kansas Techfield

Tulsa Adds Kansas and Ole Miss to 1984 Schedule

Coach Henry Frnka announced Tulsa will play Kansas at Skelly Stadium and Mississippi at Memphis in October. The Golden Hurricane, described as the era’s strongest Tulsa team, aims to add more games including a Big Ten foe, with Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas on the slate for 1984.

Tutsa Okla Henry Frnka Mississippi Kansas University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane Tulsa Skelly Stadium Memphis Arkansas Oklahoma Aggles Texas Bedh Prnka

Owls Rally Past Aggies in Southwest Conference Race

W Conference HUUESTUM April 28 summary reports Rice Owls beating Texas A and M Aggies 9 4 in a Southwest Conference baseball game. Bobby Pretz starred with key hits in the early fracas while Aggie pitcher struggled as Dallas Dobblex and a late rally produced runs.

API Texas A M. College Amoles Weetlie Rice Agios Uig Owls Aggie Linaeman Welter Williner Dowble

Softball Notes From San Pedro Park and Fort Sam

Local softball action at San Pedro Park saw Doddmen defend late to stay tied atop the Major Division with Alamo Jency, while Junior Kulawe pitched a two hit gem. Dixon sparked offense for Doddyng, striking out 16 as the team edged their rivals. Fort Sam Officers League reports highlight first win for the Dentists, with Ske and Tibbetts contributing on offense and Donaherty firing a strong hurl. Also listed are Sunday schools schedules, district matchups, and college ball results featuring Georgetown and Southwestern.

S.A. Softball Association Piola Elly Champton San Pedro Park Swift Fen Awitt Dixon Dixon Strick St. Gerard Kathe Soltivin Nang Hat OO Kav J Bell

Penn Relays Preview Favors Michigan Leaders at Easter Meet

The University of Michigan Wolverines loom at the two day Penh relays closing session with aims to dominate the mile two mile and four mile relays. Dartmouth New York University and Army challenge as Michigan seeks to become the first team to win four relays since Pitt in 193? with strong showings by Hulse Glas Boh Ufer and Hume and a possible national three quarters record bid at 2 58.7 set by Paul Moore. The meet features multiple schools and top sprinters with wins across events including sprint medley and distance relays.

Tecome Pitt Panthers Hulse Gundar Haeggab Beven Ohio Franka Paul Moore Palo Alto Calle Michigan Ron Arbor Willis Glas Boh Ufer Ross Bob Hume

Unclear Handball Tournament Results and Local Match Feats

OCR fragments describe several sports results and names across multiple venues including Rochester New York. Key items mention Al Zepy of Buffalo and Joe Kulwickl of Cleveland in the national junior AAU four wall handball final and other scattered names such as Harald Bthtull and Haught, with dates around April 29 and locations like Naval station and Buffalo.

Rochester al Zepy Builfelo Joe Kulwickl Cleveland Uay Zepy Alert C. Haught Scamserond Claas Crom Sampson Naval Station Kulwicki Harald Bthtull Buffalo

Montgomery Easy Winner Over Peralta in Chicago Bout

Hob Montgomery outpointed Jack Peralta before a sellout crowd at Chicago's Coliseum in a third win over Peralta. The lightweight title bout drew 9,275 fans paying 23,590 dollars. Montgomery's bloodied face showed the rugged action as promoter Jack Kuirus presented the match in Chicago for the first time.

Gmigagy Montgomery Jory Feralle Chicago Coliseum Peralta Jack Kuirus Lo Montgorrery

Olney High names Yohn Allen football coach

Yohn Allen of Pitcairn Pennsylvania has been elected as football coach at Olney High School. He succeeds E D Chapman who resigned to enter the army. Allen has coached at Pitcairn high school for seven years.

Allen OLNEY Tex Im— Yohn Allen Pitcairn Olney High School E. D. Chapman Piteairo High School

Valley Sends Many To Monterrey Golf Tournament

Rio Grande Valley golfers will travel to Monterrey Mexico on May 26 for the annual invitation tournament. McAllen group of 40 players and fans will join an expected 250 entries, says Rio Grande Country Club manager C Lindsey. In a separate note, Roy Younker of the Hollywood Stars had eye surgery for a growth and will be out 1 week to 10 days.

Mcallen Apriu Rio Grande Valley Monterrey Mexico C. Lindsey Total Country Club Lindsey Younker Santa Monica Calif Roy Younker Hollywood Stars Baseball R. J. Morrison

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