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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1944

Page

3

Browns' late surge tests pennant hopes in road swing

St Louis Browns chase the American League pennant as they endure a tough 22 game stretch starting in New York against the Yankees. They closed a home stand with two wins over Cleveland to extend a eight game streak and improve to 24 26 away from home, aiming to win 11 of the next 22 to secure a top finish.

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Baseball Schedule for Major Leagues and Minor Teams

Baseball schedule details list teams and venues across several cities including New York Boston Chicago and Philadelphia with dates and matchups. It notes rescheduled games and travel considerations affecting regional clubs and travel plans for players and staff.

Candini Out With Injured Finger

A fragmentary sports notice reports Candini sidelined with an injured finger. The unreadable text hints at team actions and a potential lineup change as a second game looms.

Candini

City Tennis Starts at Highland Park

Highland Park hosts opening day for city tennis with men’s, women’s, and boys singles events. Matches begin at 8:80 P.M. as entries are listed and scheduled for Monday with partial results and results pending.

Highland Park

City Softball Title Series Opens As Two Monday Games

The City Softball Title Series begins with two games at Petltg Park. Defending champion Moon Blow faces One Major B division winner Hartford Wilbors In the Major A contest. St. Gerard's and Pfeiffer lead the Major A lineup, while Albany and Spokane results echoed in recent play. Umpires set program for Glory league all stars and pitchers mixed in a late San Pedro Park night. Slugger Slim Ward drives two homers as Otto Jeser leads Blind Toms in a strong pitching display.

An Petltg Park Toumey Lehween Doddfield Wilbors Moon St. Gerard's and Wilt and Co Ease Pfeiffer Spokane Waals Ron Leigue San Pedro Park Otto Jeser Toms’ Drnamer Alva Wa Fischer Slim Ward

Seats Hurls Two Shutouts In Coast League Action

Sacramento area report notes Solari Phoinad Edward and teammates powered two shutouts in the Coast Baseball League. A seven inning opener and a complete game nightcap highlighted Seals style pitching as they blanked the Solons 6 to 0 and 6 to 0 while piling up hits and runs. Frantic late innings and a standout performance by Cartia Wistar are mentioned among the top performances.

Sacramento Solari Phoinad Edward Fiaticlen Gels Syaiday Wis Nhsisett Sacramento Sabyary Hig SM Franuiser Seals Lefty Onoul Seals Fot Orday Howl Uwes Hie Font

Cadets and Navigators spark playoff chase in district games

Tech Field hosts doubleheader action as Kelly Filers vs Randolph Ramblers headlines a postponed league tilt. Cadets blank San Marcos before Navigators upset Hawks 2-0, Brookfield Ganders 4-3, trimming playoff gaps. Peters, Errante spark Honda surge with late innings, while Dick pitches for San Marcos.

Tech Field Seagun Kelly Filers Randolph Field Ramblers Kelly Diamond Pave Ferriss Rintioch Homec Ghison Welly Potay Rightanders Ferriss Filer Beth Kelly Randolph Lon Cadet Center Warhawks San Marcos Navigators Hawks Jplace Cadet Center Warhawks Fifers New Braunfels Navigators Medb Woody Johnson BeRaemih Atngied Unirdl Shehorn Mucilatelli Lintei Shehara Hondo Marty Errante Hils Brooke Monga Aba Pooh Manies Ldorki Franky Honda Ring Hatton Taimes Tank Moen Eostell Brooks Berane Peterean Hile Tanews Peterson Breage

Sweepstakes Golf Contest Aims for Sunday Bracket

A fragmented report notes a Gan Anton Sweepstakes golf session held on a cleared January afternoon at Brackernullye bark. Players listed include Cridack, McLeiT, Harald V Wedlbacher, Brill Nordhaus, Genie Terrell, and Pra Jimny Walkoyy. Details on scores and handicap adjusted rounds are unclear.

Gan Anton Helt Manjan Brackernullye Bark Conven Mtns Uhre Frinney Pra Jimny Walkoyy Gross AO

Boy of 13 Wins Distance Swim in New York Race

A 13 year old Akron, Ohio swimmer, McLane, won the distance event at a New York meet in 1942. The race covered four miles with McLane finishing ahead of Maloney and Nakama, as Alsab retires to stud. The report documents a tight finish and the wide field of contenders.

Robendale N.Y Tames McLane Akron Ohio Bent Maloney Buffalo Deferehawpio Keo Nakatia Sawalansian Ueconinus The Pines Willouns Aya Banal Inka Chicago Soci Alsab Nakama McLane Spriig Hinawnoy Albert Sabali

Alsab the speedy bay horse kept from Belmont races

Alsab, famed racing bargain, was retired to avoid injury after a season of near misses and record pace moments. His career featured a dramatic Belmont Park match, a near American record in a split second, and standout performances at Washington Park and in the Preakness.

Babath Alsab Washington Park

Baksi Savold Title Bout Set for Chicago Rededication

In Chicago a 1 round bout between 22 year old Joe Rakal of Kulpmont Pa and Lee Savold of Paterson N J is expected to draw about 25 000 fans at Wrigley Field on Monday night The program also features Georgie Parks of Washington D C vs Larry Lane of Trenton N J in a weight class eight rounders The card is noted as Chicago’s largest fight turnout since Joe Louis defeated Braddock in 1937 with about 45 000 paid customers

Chicago Joe Rakal Kulpmont Lee, Savold Paterson N. J Wrigley Field Perlion Artis Joe Louis Braddock Aome Contgat St Po Georgie Parks Washington, D Larry Lane Trenton N.J Lem Franklin Chuecago Frank UN

Osborne Defeats Bets In Delaware Net Championship

Margaret Osborne of Delaware, the fourth seed, defeated Louise Brough 6-2 6-2 to win the Delaware grass court title at Follick Hall on the Dupont estate. In doubles preliminary play, Bets and Davis Hart led Osborne and Drough with a 7-5 6-5 score before darkness halted play.

Wilmington Del Ava Margarets Osbarne San Francisco Natian Yom- Po Louise Brough Bay-Jonky Folleque Hall William Dupont Jr Miss Bets Davis Hirt Misch Ein Miss Drowgh Miss Osborne Betteng Hart Osborne-Brouga

Baggerly Dies at 75 in Las Vegas Home

Las Vegas mourns Hiland L. Baggerly former Farli Coast Baseball league star who died Saturday at his Las Gales home at age 75. Funeral services are planned for Tuesday.

Baggerly Los Gaaut. Aus Hiland L. Hy Las Catog Pyr Las Gales

Women Start Western Golf in Chicago

Fragmented report covers Western Golf Association event in Chicago with mentions of Philadelphia players and defending champion efforts. Scattered lines reference Onwentsia Club and a qualifying round, noting notable early play and standings as the tournament unfolds.

Hughson Paged by Draft Board Before Navy Call

Tex Hughson of the Boston Red Sox faces possible immediate duty as he is ordered to report home for draft processing. He leads the American League with 17 victories and 17 strikeouts, threatening his pitching role with the team as Sox teammates Partee Conroy Culberson undergo draft physicals amid roster changes.

Boston Tan Tex Hughson Boston Key FHS White Sox Navy Hughson Washington Kyle Tex Dtvfé Hed Sox Lars Bovby Doerr Roy Partee Bil Conroy Leon Culberson

Fort Sam golf tournament halves field in first round

At Fort Sam, the Samuel MoUus tan championship golf event drew a large field, forcing Sunday play to be cut short. First round matches were completed Monday with favorites Liput H McVey Col J G Woodland advancing as expected. Sunday results list numerous singles matches and margins, including several one up wins and multiple 4 and 3 finishes, highlighting tight competitions and shifting brackets for next week’s rounds.

Sam MoUs Tan Liput H. McVey J. G. Woodland Wdvanelog Ammo Keefi Soaltand Cant Noah Maj Quill Sabdora Ray Czycik Bie Elth Sat Bradley Aaron Aie Ceenue Vanda Ie de Subee Stoors Joalea Ma Benn Malan Mawthorse A. Donit Renick Cal Miteed Metocike Col. Weller Tun Cpl A. Beln

Nelson Adds 31500 Bonds At Beverly Hills Open

Beverly Hills golf report notes Nelson winning the $5000 Beverly Hills Open with a 277 total. Trailing with 140, he finished 88 89 on Sunday, birdie at 18. Tony Penna of Dayton took second with 279 and $1000 in bonds. McSpaden placed third with 283, while Sehneiter Guy Eaton and Bree McCammick tied for fourth in a crowded field with Los Angeles players also noted.

Beverly Hills Gail Sug Byrok Nelson Toledo War Nelson Jag MceSpaden George Sehneiter Alt Iake Guy Zell Eaton Los Angeles Amatair Bree McCammick

Antelope Hunters To Draw Aug 28 for Permits

Austin officials set August 20 for drawing 800 antelope hunting permits for the October season. About 50 and Tod applications are expected from hunters, to be shuffled for the random selection. Each application requires an $8 fee and acceptance of conditions.

Austin

Wildman to Play in Star Grid Contest

Wildman will join the South Terry All-Stars for a Friday game against North Tex as part of the Texan High Belt Coaches association event. Calvin William Hairs Tandale led the all city blocking back effort and will depart for Wieitla Falls Sunday night. Howard Harris phoned Mrs Harris and invited Wildman and Wins to travel by train for Monday's first practice.

Calvin Willian Hairs Tandale Wieitla Falls South Terry All-Stars North Texas Texan High Belt Coaches Association Howard Harris Hatlnnaie Harris Wild Man Wientti Falls Wildman Antonio Star Dick Me Alan Spark Beck Frank Means Dick Westkaemper Brockenvideo San Antonio

Weekend Horse Races At Stuits Track Feature Event

Horse racing at Stuits track featured quarter horses Sunder and outfooted Mil Stream over 150 yards. Other winners included Brownie over Sam K Streak from Tattle Joe Big Bird over Mary Ester and Little Red over Sport. Ning races set for next Sunday program.

Mil Stream Sunder Stuits Brownie Sam K Streak Tattle Joe Big Bird Culran Mary Ester Little Red

Waco Repeats In State Meet Victory Over Fort Worth

Waco Army team captures state baseball title with a 7-6 win after a two-run ninth inning rally. Fort Worth led 6-4 through six, but Waco tied it in the seventh and took the lead on a first-base hit and a decisive run scored by Sid Hudson. Hook Every pitched in relief, with Murrey homering for Waco and Hudson doubling as manager Tebbetts pushed the winning run across.

Waco Aug Waco Army Allela Fort Wall Acmy Ate Dield Vitae Wee Fort, Worth Fort Worth Birtie Tebbetts Hudson BiWaep Infrance Minshaw Fries Murrey Garland Hooper Doherty Evers Tebbetts

Byrd Sets Sail For PGA Laurels

Byrd, a long hitter, heads toward the PGA title after winning the Michigan Open at Orchard Lake. He defeated prolific players including defending champ Al-Watyous and others, finishing six under par amid heavy competition. Byrd’s recent form includes strong showings in regional and national events, signaling a strong bid for the PGA crown.

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