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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1944
Page
8
In a harsh display Whit Wyatt, Dodgers fireballer aged 38, struggles against the Cardinals, fading fast as Ben Chapman returns to the majors with a debut in pitcher role. Reds beat Giants, Pirates lead, Tigers win with McGordy driving in runs while Nova defeats Flynn in Buffalo boxing card.
The article outlines a softball notice with a game at San Pedro Park featuring The Rinvaters and Blues in a decisive series against Rim Golph and association stars. It mentions practice sessions, draws to determine tournament placements, and other local teams like the Doddfield Dadacys and Alamo' Joweley with games planned around Wednesday at 5 PM and a 2 PM deckline game.
Beverly Hills Opens golf championship pro-amateur event opens at Rolling Hills Country Club with 44 pros and 8 amateurs. Harold Bie Spaden and Byron Nelson arrive from San Francisco to join the action as the field tees off. The event runs through Sunday.
Kraft of Cherry Hills CC and Doering of Lakewood CC led Broadmoor Invitational qualifying with scores under par. Jonnerly of Chicago also shared medalist honors as 185 golfers registered for the tournament in Colorado Springs.
The Fort San Houston Lidles Golf Association plans a weekly tournament at 9:30 a.m. on Turks Day with several special events expected to attract additional entrants. A number of new members are anticipated to join the event at the course.
Detroit reports Tigers announce the unconditional release of Lilly Guiftelier Charley Metro from the voluntary retired list. Hoy Henshaw, out due to illness this season, will join the Tigers Saturday. Pierre, who has seen action, joined two years ago from Braye mont of Nie Texan Teague.
Fragmented standings and game results show teams like New York Detroit Boston Brooklyn Cincinnati Chicago and Philadelphia in recent action. Names such as Leonard Lefehvre Ferrell Jakucki Hemsley Maynes Maltzberger and Owen appear amid box score fragments and inning totals with dates and scores scattered throughout.
A jumble of race listings and city schedules across multiple venues. Includes horse racing notes, Belmont events, and entries from Chicago Philadelphia Milwaukee and Newark with various purses, results, and handicaps. Mentions Belmon related stakes and a focus on racing days and times.
Denver University officials seek readmission to the Mountain States Interconference as representatives from New Mexico Idaho and Wyoming attend a summer meeting. The group plans to consider schedules for the next six years with figures and allegations of past withdrawal in 1941.
Wild Bill Longsay faces Lord Alfred Mills in the main event at the city auditorium in Longcon. Mills, 6 feet 4 inches, 258 pounds, aims to top the rough grappler known for the pile driver. Promoter Dorothy Livengead presents a 30 minute main, with Ernie Dusek and Rasputin on the semi final and other 16 minute bouts, Ousck versus Beker and Glemenis versus Za hating in prelims.
Philadelphia Aug 2 Fans prepare for the Connie Mack fiftieth anniversary celebration at Shibe Park. The event features an all star lineup with Babe Ruth George Sisler Frank Baker Eddie Collins Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker. A morning and evening program includes a skit and music as Mack is expected to address the crowd.
Brooke Cagers lose second Perry bout as Angott wins against a Mexican club team in Mexico City by 47 to 36. The match features heavy exchanges and a half-time deficit, with Perry and Angott seeking later bouts this month. © Local boxing notes mention Welth and Angott at welterweight limits, with Perry and Angott trading rounds and punches.
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple batting leaders and players across teams. Names appear with likely team affiliations and stats, including references to Raiders, Met, and Cleveland with scattered numerals. The readable portion signals a sports roundup of batting leaders and notable players from American leagues.
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CHICAGO August 4 The Illinois racing board expressed firm opposition to any measure that would regulate off track wagering or horse racing. The board noted a proposed resolution would threaten breeding ownership and racing of thoroughbreds and proposed betting events.
Tulsa article quotes Coach Maurice Skip Palting of Boys Town and University of Tulsa staff arguing high school football players can handle complex TV forum tactics. They deny claims prep schools lack personnel for tricky systems and defend simple coaching methods amid media skepticism.
In Houston on August 2 through 11, Zivic from New York defeats Pete Deruzza of New York in the eighth round with body work and a left hook after weighing 152 to 154. The bout drew about 3000 spectators as Zivic claimed most rounds, with Deruzza suffering a facial cut early and body punishment throughout.
Promoter Florence Gordy announced a Texas weight championship fight card in San Antonio Friday night. Brent Heinhold of Oklahoma and Tony Beealz Randolph, veteran boxers, head a program featuring Sgt. Phil Montgomery and other noted fighters. Esquedo Escobedo plans to turn pro with a four round curtain raiser.
A disrupted OCR item reports Dodds resuming a national tour of service camps following a major operation. The operation took place at Simmons hospital. The tour will cover Michigan Montana and the far west after Erie, Pennsylvania.
Corpus Christi High School hires A Y McCallum as head football coach replacing W T Dubose. McCallum, ex Texas A and I Kingsville coach, brings 15 years of prep football experience but no disclosed assistant staff or contract terms. The team, in District 15 AA with San Antonio schools, begins practice September 1.
Kalamazoo and other seeds advance in the National Santor toons chempionality. Boo Halkenburg defeats Kerwin Busick in straight sets 7-5 7-5. McGrath loses to Henry Pister 8-6 6-3 as Walkenbury faces Pernt Savitt next. Second seed Bavizan routs Hurocet Tence 6-0 6-0.
Park netters advance to finals at the Highland Park courts as city championships loom next week. Tuesday results include multiple doubles and mixed matches with Lampert Morton's pairing and others advancing. Wednesday pairings set for finals across boys and girls divisions.
Chicago announcement lists three Ohio State players Bad Jack Dugger Bill Willis and Got fon Appleby added to the College All-Stars roster to meet the Chicago Bears in a charity event on August 30. The game serves as a warmup for the Buckeye season and is sponsored by the Chicago Tribune.
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