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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1944

Page

2

Goose Creek Pair Shines in Souths Win

Harold Y. Ratliff reports Goose Creek talent helped South defeat North 19 to 7 in the annual all star Texas high school clash. Bill Taylor caught passes and Walmsley threw and ran, delivering a strong South offense while North rallied with passing from Sherrod to Spires and joiner. The game, played during a Texas Coaching School event in Kerrville, drew about 500 spectators amid local community support and school promotions.

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All Stars Get Down to Work in Charity Grid Practice

Evanston Aug 12 The All Stars including Lynn Waldorf and Northwestern stars prepare for a charity game against the Chicago Bears at Dyche Stadium August 30. Pro players like Bill Daley Creighton Miller Glenn Dobbs and others team with college stars in a late summer exhibition to benefit a Tribune-backed drive.

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Travers Day at Saratoga features Payal in Buttoned field

The article reports Travers Day at Saratoga with Payal in focus as a top entrant in the 9,075 dollar race. Walter M. Jerison’s Payal is described as a leading horse with strong turf credentials, while rivals include Belmont stakes contenders and noted horses like Wynne, Captaing Alle, and Free Lanes. The piece notes odds, weights, and expected challengers, plus mentions the Kentucky Derby Preakness winner Penstis in related context.

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Baseball Standings American League Summary From Fractured Box

American League standings fragment lists multiple teams including St Louis Boston New York Cleveland Philadelphia and Washington. It mentions pitchers batteries and losses with scattered player names and incomplete game notes, reflecting a rough scorebox page.

New Streak Revives Hopes Of Detroiters

Detroit’s Tigers carry a fresh eight game surge as Hal Newhouser and Dizzy Trout pace a strong rotation. They close on St Louis and New York, while Detroit’s late win streak boosts pennant chase amid a rough week for Cleveland and Boston.

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Chums Reach Western Final In Golf Battle

Chicago Aug. 12 UP two chums contesting the Western amateur championship Dorothy Germain of Philadelphia and Phylise Otto from Omaha reach the final rounds. Germain aims to become the first to win two consecutive titles since 1941. Otto, Iowa state champion, seeks her first major crown amid windy conditions and tight match play.

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Schedule of Major League Baseball Games

National League games list Philadelphia at Chicago Boston at Pittsburgh New York at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis American League Cleveland at Washington Detroit at Philadelphia Chicago at New York St Louis at New York Chicago at Boston Many games marked with (2) per schedule column including Detroit at Philadelphia and Chicago at New York among others

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Laredo Advances in Eastern Baseball Tourney

Seven teams including Gunter Ceale Courtland and Laredo advance to the second round of the Eastern Flying Training base ball tournament. The event at Tech Field features Monterrey All Stars and Black Panthers opening a three game series with dates noted for Saturday and Sunday.

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Louis Rotela's World Series reservations surge

ST. LOUIS August 12 With an almost certain Louis series nearing certainty the Cardinals and the Browns lead their leagues in the pennant races. Rotela reports large reservations for the World Series and strong showings by both teams suggest a probable October classic showdown.

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City Tennis Title Contests Set For Saturday At Highland Courts

Readable results from a local tennis meet crown three champions Friday with Ethel Norton opposing Marteon in a women singles final, Reed and Norton winning women's doubles 6 4 6 1 5 over Hank and Langham, and singles contests featuring Leann Spencer edging Janice Reed 2 10 1 44 while a junior boys single match saw Ler Wood defeat Wright in a tight finish.

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Margaret Osborne Upset in Rye Tennis

In Rye New York on Friday Mary Arnold of Los Angeles defeated Margaret Osborne in the Eastern grass court championship quarterfinals with scores 6 4 1 8 6 3, ending Osborne’s recent streak after Bareb Osboro’s upset in Wilmington.

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Baseball in Reverse Delights Fans at Wichita Exhibition

In Wichita, fans enjoyed a quirky reverse baserunning display during a National Baseball Congress semi-pro exhibition between the Wichita team and Beech Flyers. Umpire-in-Chief Paul Fair kept the crowd laughing as Ray Dunant staged reverse baserunning and intentional passes. Beech Flyers won 8 to 1 as scouts called it a fun show. Enid, Oklahoma Army Air Felt Seven runner-up in the 147 mat in semi-pro tourney beat Lowry Meld from Denver 3 to 0 while Nick Popovich shut out Colorado champions in a later game.

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Honda Defeat Of Kelly Puts SAACC On Top

Honda Comets defeat the Kelly First Filers Friday to move into the service league lead for the first time this season. The win, 3-0, tightens the race as Randolph Field Ramblers loom a half game back and the Brooks Gangers chase the top spot. Pitcher Bill Scott worked through three walks as Enos Staugater delivered a key drive, while Don Sinclair’s strong pitching shut down Kelly’s offense.

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Jewelers edge Brooke to reach softball final

The Alamo Jewelers, tied with Kelly and Brooke in a tense tournament, fought through Friday action to book a Wednesday finale at Doddfield. Kelly and Brooke traded blows with strong hitting and solid pitching, while Alamo mounted late rallies to secure the win and advance in the loser's bracket.

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Fight Results From Various Cities Across The Nation

A blast of boxing results comes from Worcester Boston and New York with multiple fighters scoring knockouts and stoppages. Tammy Ames knocks out Jiminy Fivana in Brooklyn while Frank Tul collects a win in Worcester and Oscar Suggs defeats Jatin Slaten in Manchester New Hampshire.

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Plans for Susan Please Fontaine

Hollywood gossip. Joan Fontaine hunts for a director choice on The Affairs of Susan with Hal Wallis at Paramount, with Preston Sturges or possibly the story writer if he directs. Other notes: Gregory Peck tied to The House of Dr. Edwards. Alexis Smith praised. Edie Simms rising in radio and screen circles. various stars seen socializing as war era Hollywood circles stir.

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New Orleans Camiskeys Rout Austin Buddies in Legion Clash

New Orleans Camiskeys beat Austin Buddies 27 to 3 in the American Legion regional tournament quarterfinal. New Orleans drew 11 walks and had 40 base on balls while Austin bullpen issues and wild pitches plagued the Texans. Bailey Daugherty left after four innings as Johnny One fanned 13 and held Texas to five hits. Earlier, Lite Rock eliminated Meridian, Missouri.

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