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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1944

Page

7

Kelly and Brooks Fight for Fourth in Local Tilt

Kelly leads the second division against Brooks in a tight race for fourth place and a Sharkhnssy playoff berth. The Wednesday program features Kelly at Cadet Center, Randolph Field hosting the rival, and Hondo Cadets visiting结.

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Monterrey Team to Play Two Games at Fort Worth Park

Monterrey team arrives for two games at the Fort Worth park. The schedule shows a Saturday match with Teed Geld deve and W215, followed by a Sunday clash at 8:15 p.m. with Lohnie Greet, both at the same baseball venue.

Fort Wort Black Panthers Thant Monterrey Lohnie

Nine Birdies For Watrous At Surmybrook Pro-Am

Ab Watrous, former Canadian Open winner from Oakland Hills, heads to Toronto for a $3000 invitational open after shooting nine birdies at Surmybrook in a 31-32-1 round. His nine birdies set a new course record, beating Frank Leval’s prior mark by two strokes and tying a presiding par 70 layout record while Jon Murphy aided in the performance.

Detroit UINS Ab Watrous Toronto Oankland Hills Star Surmybrook Frank Level Fred Wilk Watrous Jon Mrphy Murphy Mast Mcks

Hambletonian Preview At Good Time Park Features 11 Contenders

The Hambletonian returns for its 8th renewal at Good Time Park with 11 top contenders led by once beaten Yankee Maid, daughter of ale mite, owned by A. L. Derby of Wichita. Yankee Maid drives by Henry Phong and is favored after a season only loss to Red Tower. Post positions list Earl Scott, Eva's Bey, Rapid Hanover, Rove Dean, Foster Hanover, Princess Julian, Pitching Scot, Betsy Babcock, Ehac, and Day of Gaming among others.

Moshan Yankee Maid Empire City A. L. Derby Wichita Red Tower Henry Phong W. Philis Earl Scott Greenwich, Sonn J. Michael Eva Bey Bunvrus Ohio James Johnson Rapid Hanover Rochester Mitch Gibson White Rove Longwood Fla Orfave Wlake Foster Hanover Puinfield Wilkinson Princess Julian 1Sport Ind Joseph F. Burke Plainfield Aston F. Willams Ruth

Horse Racing Notes and Odds From Garden Track Meet

Horse racing notes describe Garden Track events and several horses like Dydo Gullatt and Lene in upcoming races. The Friday and Saturday programs feature Be Buen and other horses with mentions of purses, stewards, and track conditions, while Belmont notes and weekly entries are referenced.

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Rassling Ene Dusek Defends Texas State Heavyweight Title

In a Wednesday Manitpal auditorium card Promoter Doraty Tavengond hosts a rough edged wrestling event. Rassling Ene Dusek defends the Texas state heavyweight title against Leroy ate Guick with a 20 minute main feature and a fiery 15 minute bout. Ray Gemo the local veteran grappler meets Mike Ryan of Tulsa in the opener as San Antonio fans crowd the brisk card.

Ene Dusek Bony Uke Smalter Leroy Ate Guick Manitpal Doraty Tavengond Scatsalox Ray Gemothe Ag Bolls Will Wilh Mike Ryan Tulsa

One-Hitters Mark Softball Title Openers

A pair of pitching gems opened the city softball league playoff with McKoenning of Dodd Neld’s defending champions and James Sullivan of Gerard’s delivering stingy outings Tuesday night at San Pedro Park. Koenning no-hit Moonglow through six innings before a late single, while Sullivan beat Moonglow 4 to 1 as Gerard’s slugging offense backed the ace hurler.

City Softball Association San Pedro Park McKoenning Dodd Neld James Sullivan Gerard Ehunkers Koenning Bingle Doddenunker Dodd Allie Reynolds Aan Moonglow Yo Namiura M Jhomer Ith Mel Glaiberg Shore Glauberg Riso Swift Gettig Sullivan Johnny Sanches St. Gerard's Amin Moore Colvin Arava Smith Gonzales Kaenning Seiow Kanematn Grant Ingles Bad Grant Pring Rares Wonura Havani Cari Smith Kaenning Muralda Hoda Hong Ran Nomura Sulivan Ard Weer Swilti Glenberes Langloals Suivan

Sweepstakes Golf Grissy Gol Featured at Stockenridge Park

The sweepstakes golf event moved to Monday at Stockenridge Park. Lavett Dindsay led with 67 securing top honors. Ray Mi fired 69 for second. Bob Garvee posted 75-70 and Jerry Daniel 77-70. Officials declare no more sweepstakes on Sundays or Mondays and Monday players face a 12:30 cut-off next month at Willow Springs.

Grissy Gol Stockenridge Park Lavett Dindsay Ray Mi Seratel Joanat Bob Garvee Erry Daniel Willow Springs

Par 72 Leads in Pikes Peak Golf.

Colorado Springs reporter notes Stimitsch of Springs led first day qualifiers with a par 72 during the Pikes Peak pro limateur. W L Rudd, visiting from Watson Texas, posted a low net score of 65 with a 4 over gross in his 19 handicap. About 50 players qualified. match play begins Wednesday, finals Sunday. scratch play scheduled today and Saturday.

Colorado Springs Stimitsch oTade Springs Pikes Peak Bol Laurney Patty Jewett W. L. Rudd Washon Texas

Patty Nixon and Mary Cunningham Prepare for East Tourneys

Patty Nixon of San Antonio and Mary Cunningham of El Paso will depart Thursday for an eastern circuit. They enter the Nassau Club Invitation at Glen Cove on August 14 and the national junior Whitney at Philadelphia on August 21, playing doubles together. Nixon is the state junior champion and has won state women's doubles with Mortem Bonk. Cunningham was runner up in the singles. Nixon will be accompanied by Patty Nixon’s sister while Mary Cunningham stays home with the Martin Gheseckes.

Patty Nixon San Antonio Mary Cunningham el Paso Gla Cove L. 1 Whitney Pills Adelphia Miss Nixon Mortem Bonk Milas Cunningham Patty Singhes Bhats Brend J. Wo Nixon Patyy Tyin Liter Polly Martin Gheseckes

Tiny Medalist Golf Favorite in Western Amateur Race

Chicago Aug 3 Tiny Medalist Sally Sessions of Muskegon former Michigan state tennis champion turned golfer faced a tough field in the women's Western Amateur championship. She shot a 1-under par 71 to set a course record at Onwentsia and tie the all-time low in qualifying to reach match play, where she will contend for medalist honors.

Chicago Lilthe Sally Sessions Muskegon Michigan State Tenis Fred A M&skegan Srg Thomas E. Nolan New Gaste Smatch Nola Phyiliy Oda Oninka Marjorie Row Detroit Georgia Tainter Faro N. D Dorothy Elis Indianapolis Dorothy Germain Philadelpha Ecelyst Cag Clas Chueinnath Teyay Ek Findlay Ohl Polly Riley

Pacific Coast League All Stars and West Coast Showdowns

Fragmented OCR reads as Pacific Coast League AV the Adendatedt Areas Whe collection fovede c Wymouth iy Senn of the Vadille and northern all-stars. It lists scores, players like Raimond, Blanton, Steiner, and Osborn across teams in a mid century baseball context, noting proceeds to a nonprofit fund and professional hockey references amid unclear lines.

Pacific Coast League Wymouth Iy Senn Vadille Deusie Identi Jintlywood Ong SM Franciaca Memday Oakland wWf Mondhy Gamier Wee Fon Hhinelty Aesyice Man's Bet-Nedthalk Hollywood Hind Wollywood Snivo Mneup Lots Snindel Raimond Noal Cerish Blanton Weldon Haagki Keenlante Detare Salkeld TM (81, M1 Sin Francieen H, Li. Berth 240 and Ang St Deessewerd Kirka Mletcher Piero Federmexey Wwintiaie Babble Steiner Adama Norager

Fight Results from CM en ga osm Tent

Fight results list athletes and locations with scattered names and scores across cities including Akron New York Chicago Newark Montreal and Binghamton. The report cites Buddy Roper and Maxte Lew, with multiple unclear references to opponents and venues amid a FASTURN LEAGUE roundup.

NTT Mont Ha Priicesan Akron Ohio Indvinanens Larry Tae Veen N. d. Hunecker Sie Paks Othastae Tylon Way Maxte Lew York Deby Hi Dolveity Tenay Runey Ey Maxwell Lannark Quatuelucci AL Gilde New Yorks Olay Juliana Paterson Lewis Set la Woods Camp Grant Catt Amynhired Chicara Johnny Bratton Chicago Ted Christin Harmott Mhinetelpitin Bbcinefield Eeloy Toiland Duit Aptry Malini Marcus iTaretard Tony Campi Haston Newark Taro Jon Harte Montreal

Baksi Wins Heavyweight Bout in Controversial Decision

In Chicago on August 8, Baksi narrowly defeated Ler Baveldoft by a split decision at Wrigley Field. The Illinois athletic commission recognized Baksi as the heavyweight champion, though the bout featured rough infighting and injury to Savold, with one judge scoring for a draw. Larry Lane earned a second round knockout over George Parks, drawing curiosity after a prior fighter’s death, as attendance reached 16,195 and gate receipts totaled $49,355.

Chicago the Haksi Klymont Pat Tony Ler Baveldoft Paterson Wrigley Field Illnois Athletic Commission Baka Sgt JP Louis Savold Tee Tae Baksi Mit Oihnt Baksl Larry Lane Trenton N. J Lem Franklin Lem Grorgiv Parks Washagian Jack Kearns

City Tennis Tourney Opens Amid Busy City Courts

The city tennis tournament began Tuesday under the recreation department with Tihel Norcon leading the barge tables opening in the morning. Singles and doubles events saw wide participation among men, women, and mixed pairs as results unfold with numerous close scores across divisions including men’s singles winners Trout and Herbert, and women’s matches featuring Prockles and Reed.

Eriples Cig Lee Wool Ramsey Wellington Ton Stehl Arthur He Arthur Wright Desembers GD. Watson Pet Merrill Ebhmke Maries Young Los Prockles Janice Reed iMellieerring Freddie Parris Janet Langinm Leota Spencer Marfeen Tonk Ethel Norton Danler Boys Marshall Munger Jack MckKinnay Carl Krueger Morris Lampert Arthur Wright Marshal Fungey Carl Kraverr

National bowling stars to visit San Antonio for Bowlers Day

Ned Day and former title holder Hank Marina lead a top doubles pair with Buddy Bomar and Bil Plesch joining Ralph Dickerson in bringing the national doubles contenders to San Antonio for Labor Day weekend at Mala bowling center. The plan features a 11 game series across two days, with Bomar and Flesch favored to challenge the doubles champions.

Ned Day Jman Hank Marina Sant Antonio Banting Fang Buddy Borar Bil Plesch Chicago Ralph Dickerson Ting Romar Pleseh Mala San Antonio Bomar Flesch

Great Lakes Sailors edge White Sox 1 0 for 39th win

Great Lakes Sailors shutout Chicago White Sox 1-0 in 40 innings as ten thousand recruits watched at Al Contition field. Blue Jackets extend major league streak and claim their 39th victory. Pitcher pace kept the Sox hitless while Humphres and Ross combined for the shutout.

Chicago White Sox Sailors Blue Chicago Great Lakes Humphres Ross T. Wade Tresh Castine AN Prucks Mitlles Lostritcher Mors

Tennis Star Dies in France in Drawer Tragedy

Chicago youth Robert Charla Smitl, 21, of River Forest suburb, national junior doubles champion, was killed in a seton in Drawer in France. He had been in France since December.

France Chicago Robert Charla Smitl Suburbin River Forest Junotoris

North Texas Sends Star to Junior Golf Championship

North Texas selects young players for the Light’s annual junior golf tournament at Brackenridge Park. Falmer Lee Lawrance of Arlington, a city champion and Denton event co-nalist, headlines entries as the defending champion L. M. Grannell of Dallas returns. Charlie Tims, now in Dallas, joins an amateur field open to players under 21 after January 1, 1944 with no entry fees and flights for all entrants.

Olds Agaist North ‘Vexae Anothher Neck of the Woods Falmer Lee Lawrance Arington Ariington City Schampionship Denton Lawrence Lawrencer Chariie Tims Dallas North Texas Brackanridge Park L. M. Grannell Featherr Sterling Browning San Antonio Brackenridge Park Cfibhose

Pierce Star Of Boys Game At Polo Grounds

A youth contest at the Polo Grounds drew 17 603 spectators as Bil Pierre of Detroit starred for the East in a 6 0 win over the West. Pierre allowed three hits through six innings as the East triumphed before a large crowd with outfield talent and rising stars on display.

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Sam Granato Joins Brooklyn Pros Training Camp

Sam Granato works with Brooklyn's Pros and others at Tardin-Shinmans field in Abilene Texas. The group includes Conner Bure and Benokyo Ta enal professionals while Texas tryouts draw attention. Granato, nicknamed Gianito, was signed last spring by Brooklyn scout Frank Bridges after being labeled 4-F for size.

Big Sam Granato Conner Bure Bank Teninn Tere Benokyo Taenal Wiha Tardin-Shinmans Field Abilene Texas Conth Tele Oawthon Gianito Frank Bridges Brooklyn

Baseball Fans Brace for Browns and Cards Clash

The piece reflects on the 1920s St. Louis baseball scene with Dick Dunavan and fans hoping for a Browns vs Cards World Series. It notes a tough season ahead, muses on field conditions, and mentions players Bert Scott and Danl-hungry St. Lou residents. It hints at preparation, injuries, and optimism for a strong surge later in the year.

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Front office salesmanship could boost Browns, say writers

Harold Scherwitz and a correspondent argue a strong public face for the St. Louis Browns could lift profits and fan engagement. They praise a front-office chief with memory and crowd rapport to energize box office, a role they say is neglected by professional baseball and essential to success after the war.

Airey Sar Antonio Fournier Knioven Prielly Browns Antonio Fortiler

Browns face postwar baseball future with farm talent and young pitchers

Scouts report Browns hold a promising pool of young players, with pitchers like Levis and Kramer showing progress and veteran wing Sig JankvekL delivering solid games. The club remains optimistic about a postwar revival despite past Texas League ties and management shifts as they rebuild through farm systems.

Jack Farrmer Browns Lown Prinlees Sengun Bret Seat Pene Rink Flr Munertet Euteams Levis Jackie Kramer Sig Fournier Texas Tengue Guy Airey Texas League Ike Usnt Uythin Texas Drealt San Antonio Rochwater

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