Sportlights on Texas league revival and San Antonio sports scene
San Antonio sports editor notes talk of reviving the Texas league after a year’s pause and growing interest in public school athletic funding. He highlights Lehmborg’s public works, service league profits, and plans for summer baseball as a community fundraiser, plus local figures and postwar publicity ideas.
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Texas League
Aftey
Fs Ani
al Lehteberg
Lehmbors
Tech Gelduray
Civiians
Griider
Tit Servier Leapie
Lehmberg
Dick Dunaven
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Alamo Stadium
Sullo
Waybe
Texas
Defiant Steuber Wins No Points at Drake Relays
Cadet Bob Steuber of Town per Light school competed at the Drake Relays amid a threat from Dan iel Perris to view all professionals. Steuber entered shot put and javelin, while Dr Harald Osborn of Illinois exhibited a high jump at 8 feet 4 inches. Alingis University won four relay titles and two individual championships, with Buddy Young of Chicago claiming sprint honors. Ensign Core-Tide Warmerdam of the Navy set a top pole vault at 14 feet 4 inches but no Drake record due to military status. In Philadelphia, Army and Dartmouth won mile and relay events. John Prudue’s mixup cost Michigan. Georgetown coverage notes 9.8-second 100 yards and Pirates’ 2:58.7 three-quarter mile.
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Des Moines
Bob Steuber
Town
Daniel Perris
AAU
Au Almis
Missouri Grid
Ferris
Harald Osborn
Ine Univer
Wily
Illinois
Western Michigan
Seamus Comepeting
Ensign Core- Tide Warmerdam
Navy
Monmouth
Drake
Franklin Feta
John Prudue
Bob Ufer
Anenor
Michigan
Ken Dohetts
Pridue
Dartnoull
Don Burnham
Grnege Reteer
Army
Cadets
Bartmogiles
New York
Ed Conwell
Georgetown
Euds
Bill Hulst
Southwestern University Pirates
Cadet Center Battles Brooks In Sunday Tech Field Clash
Cadet Center meets Brooks at Tech Field Sunday in a key baseball clash timed for 3 p.m. The match-up echoes a fierce Teague rivalry from last year as Ganders face the Cadet Center Warhawks, with veterans and stars from 1943 squads listed among expected players.
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Tech Field
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Ganders
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Tech
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St. Louis Cardinals
del Wither
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Fred Scheska
Ed Cooper
Dave Pluss
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Steve Calesky
Malin Alays
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Hat
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Bots Henry
Horace Pearman
Bert Linski
Howard Fikes
Hob Peterson
Beck
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Randolph Team Wins Volley Ball Championship at Air Base
Randolph Team won the Jnkranvuval volley ball title on Saturday under the Idensrmy sports council, beating Nosuh BPTS in straight sets 15-15 15-18 dec. The intersquad tourney included Nest, Yon, and five field teams from Cadet Center, Kelly field, Hondo Navigation School, Bronics field, and the hosts.
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Idensrmy Sports Council
Randolph
Texas in Easy Track Triumph at College Station
Texas won the Wille conference track meet at College Station scoring 43 to 30 for Richland and 21 for Rice. Raml Ellsworth sprinted the 100 yards in 9.6 seconds aided by a tailwind, Culberson ran the 220 in 21 seconds, Parker of Rice won the 110 hurdles in 33.8, Warren of the Glendale team captured the high hurdles in 15.4, and Groves of Rice won the 440 in 51.1 seconds.
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Warren
Groves
Ur Quist
Rice Beats Aggies Despite Outhit In Weird Baseball Tilt
Rice tops Texas A&M 6 to 3 in a strange game despite being outhit 12 to 4. Hopkins pitched for Rice, issuing nine walks as the Aggies stranded a dozen on base. The noisy rally sequence and late touches helped Rice secure the win amid miscues and base clutter.
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Levan Aggies
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Ted
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Red Sox Blank Phillies in Doubleheader Opener
The Boston Red Sox routed Philadelphia 7 to 0 as innings unfolded with strong offense and sharp pitching. Key hits from Wheatstone, Hayes, and DiMaggio supported a decisive early lead, while Philadelphia yielded to the Boston mound staff.
Chicago White Sox Ends Browns Win Streak
Chicago White Sox toppled the St. Louis Browns to snap their season-long run of victories. Cartwright delivered a clutch single in the seventh, driving in the go-ahead run after a defensive lapse. The Browns threatened late but fell short as Chicago secured the 2-1 win.
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Indians Nab Tigers In Tough 7-6 Finish
The Indians defeated the Detroit Tigers 7-6 in a tense game that featured tied innings and late scoring. Key players for Cleveland included Peters and Calvert delivering clutch hits, while Detroit runners stranded on base. Umpires Grieve and Ronnie called a busy affair as Heving secured the win for Cleveland.
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Cards Edge Cubs as Reds Giants Lose in Tight NL Actions
Cardinals rally with successive eighth inning doubles to beat the Cubs 4 2 while the Giants fall to Brooklyn and the Reds drop to Pittsburgh in a tense set. Musial Coop er Lane key the late surge as Breechen holds Chicago to six hits and Derringer suffers the loss.
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Fred's in Debut In Span Am Loop
Fred's Place enters Span Am League summer slate with debuts by Alex de la Genea and Jambod of the Spanish American circuit. Opening game at Pittman Bulliyat Park at 2 pm against East Side Athletics. second game Dan's Cafe versus Miller Park Giants. Notable notes include Lieut James A. Wright and Pete Layden among rosters. service league rules limit officer participation on Sundays.
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Jambod
Manhayer
Fred’s Place
Bis Lewin
Pittman-Bulliyat Park
Iil
East Side Athletics
Dan's Cafe
Miller Park Giants
Richter Snetd
Noemoyle
Kelly Field Industrial Soldiers
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Antonio charity horse show to boost profits at Brackenridge Park
The San Antonio Horse Show Benefit at Brackenridge Park arena next Friday to Sunday aims to raise funds for donor services with profits and box sales forecast to be strong. Tickets range from 60 cents to 2.40 dollars including tax, with four shows, Sunday matinee at 2 PM. A separate Junior Chamber rodeo at Brackenridge Park May 12 13 and 14 offers a $1200 prize, featuring Wea ver and Juanita Gray in trick roping as part of four nights of events.
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Tie Bank Antonio Blood Donors Service
San Antonio
Issouiann
Brackenridge Park
Oller
Novoky Mountain
Murry Hewett
Greer’s Stars Meet Rosita in Weekend Series Opener
Greer’s Stars face Rosita’s All-Stars and Rosita Miners, strong Mexican semi pro clubs, at Tech Field at 3 p m Sunday opening a three game series. A doubleheader is set for Monday night with first pitch at 8 p m and a second game following.
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Rosita Miners
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State Track Meet Faces Jeffreson and Brackenridge Clash
San Antonio observers expect a tight finish between Jefferson Mustangs and Brackenridge Eagles as top sprinters and distance runners push for titles at the Austin state meet finals. Brackenridge leads in several events while Jefferson holds strength in key dashes and the half mile, with both teams aiming for multiple titles. Local contenders include Parker, Biles, and Sparks, as preliminaries set Thursday with finals Friday afternoon.
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Fred Baxter
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