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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1942

Page

8

Date Row Rekindles Yank-Dodger Feud in Big Series

AUSTIN DIALME An A PL Sports Editor notes renewed tension between the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers as both clubs eye a fall world series. Feud stems from front office moves and past post season clashes, with Yankee ire sparked by Dodgers keeping a game on their calendar and reminders of late October confrontations. The piece ties in NL pennant race actions by the Cardinals and Giants, plus notable Yankee offensive feats and other league results shaping the season chase.

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Williams Clings to Lead In Batting Averages

Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox holds a strong pace toward the American League batting crown as he lifts his average to .352 after a 20 for 20 week. He leads Joe Gordon of the Yankees by 10 points and Pete Reiser of Brooklyn by 16, with Reiser's margin shrinking after a four-point drop to .336. Major rivals Ernie Lombardi and other contenders remain in pursuit as Williams pushes toward last season’s high mark.

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DiMaggio Star Power Lifts Yankees In Slugfest

In a chaotic AFL American League game, DiMaggio hits a homer and drives in runs as New York defeats Philadelphia with strong pitching from Ruffing. Bellwether moments include Rizzuto Hassett duels and early offense, while Umps Rue Hubbard Grieve oversee a tense contest with 2000 in attendance.

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National Boxes Sowacher 7 in B mtt Adams 1 in dy wild pitch

LAS pitcher dominates as errors and wild pitches open the game. Prins whistles through innings with a steady pace while Conan and Gaete contribute for the offense.

Sowacher Mtt Adams Prins

Where They Play by The Abnormed erene TURSYAWS TRASEHALL SCHHDIT

San Antonio War Times lists National League games with New York at basinn and 2 pm starts. Other schedule notes include Chicago at Skruts and Brooklyn at Philadelphia. American League entries show New York, Cleveland at Detroit, Philadelphia, Washington. details are unclear.

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Brackenridge Women Play Handicap Tournament Wednesday

Brackenridge Park is hosting a weekly handicap golf tournament for the Women’s Golf Association members. The Brackenridge course will see play Wednesday morning at an early start time.

Brackenridge Park Brackenridge

Swift Alamo Winners in City Softball Championship

Swift and Alamo claim city softball titles at San Pedro Park finals. Swift beat St Gerard’s 3 1, Alamo defeated Centennial Dairy 20 4. Evening games set for 8 15 pm with Swift facing Alamo next. Also notes early tournament shock and state open golf practice round in Cleveland.

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Foul Ball Fight Lands Fan in Court in Chicago

In Chicago Aug 17 a dispute over a foul ball led to a brawl as fans wrestled for a ball tossed into the stands. Ted Preston a 24 year old former marine was escorted from the park after the incident. Preston claimed the ball belonged to patriots and protested the officer’s handling. Judge Masten ordered Preston to pay 10 dollars in costs plus a one dollar fine.

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3600 Gridiron Headliners In Service

An Associated Press survey shows most colleges lost key football players to the armed services as 3600 headliners wear uniforms in service. Fordham, Virginia and others released captains and stars, including Penn State, Mississippi, and Alabama, affecting fall rosters across the nation.

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Auto Salesman Brown Switches to Horses in Racing Career

Saratoga report describes Hartis Brown leaving Christopher Motors in 1938 to train horses, rising as a top conditioner. Doubovan and other horses earn $33,000 under his care, including seven stakes wins. Brown, formerly a Miami auto salesman, details a life shift from selling cars to managing a stable with ties to Mrs. Garis and Frank Campagna.

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Tyler Texas Tennis Open Provides Wide Field Wrapup

The Tyler Texas tennis open drew a large field with players from Crim Western and nearby cities. Tyler’s own Cal Dana Krorsen fell to Hobbie host HE Dallas while promising bouts featured Tony Martinez and Francisco Se xurn among notable entrants, with several local names advancing in early rounds.

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Armstrong Hero Of Chicago Golf

Armstrong, a 22 year old defense worker from Aurora, Illinois, won medal honors in Chicago after clipping two strokes off Kriall's 73. He faced Fay Crooks and Amalia Armato in early round match play as 190 players contended for ranking into the 36 hole final Friday at Toledo.

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Adios Wins Fox Pacing Classic at Saratoga Raceway

Adios, a handsome son of Hal Dale, won the Frank P. Fox pacing stake worth 15440 dollars at Saratoga Raceway last night. Trainer Rupe Barker guided the gelding for owner Harry Thomas of Cleveland in a feature event of the Fox pacing classic series.

Adios Saratoga Springs N. Yul Rupe Barker Hal Dale Frank P. Fox Saratoga Raceway Harry Thomas Cleveland

Jenkins Ousted by Ticket Takers Then Loses Bout in New Orleans

In Orleans on August 18 former lightweight champion Lew Jenkins argued with ticket staff over entry, insisting on the front door. Inside Victory arena he fought Crosby Linson of New Orleans in a 10 round welterweight bout and was defeated. Jenkins then returned to his hotel as promoters retrieved him.

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Savold Musto fight postponed to next Friday

Washington reports Lee Savold's heavyweight bout with Tony Musto of Chicago was postponed for the third time due to weather and will take place next Friday night.

Washington Lee Savold Tony Musto Chicago Naight Weather Responsible

Fight Results From New Orrenns-cosps Season Showdowns

A fragmented boxing summary from New Orleans to Chicago notes outsized wins and outpoints. Key results include Lew Jenkins defeating an opponent in New Orrenns-cosps action in New Orleans, Bobby McIntyre losing on points in Springfield, and Ralinit Zsnnelis outpointing an opponent in Providence. Other bouts list Clayton Wosks, BI Peterson, and Freddie Archer in Newark and Meadowbrook Bowl plans delayed by weather for a welterweight 30 round feature with Norman Rubio of Albany.

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West Point retires Tom Jenkins after 37 years

West Point announces the retirement of Tom Jenkins, former world wrestling champion and athletics coach, a physical education instructor at the United States Military Academy. Effective end of August, John Kress of Rochester, NY, will succeed him. Jenkins won the world title in 1893 by defeating Farmer Burns, held the title until 1908 when defeated by Yoursect tie Terrible at Madison Square Garden.

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Duncan Bombers Hit Fredericksburg in Big Win

The Duncan Weld Brown Bombers defeated Fredericksburg Gants with a 1068 score and head to Fort Clark for a game next Sunday. Business Manager Lonnie Greer seeks weakaday games after 3 p.m. Jackson tripled Kane the winning run at Frederickshoro. Applewhite and George Hillard hit homers.

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Exhibition Baseball Notes and Nashville Result

Southern Association game recap shows Nashville within one game of the lead as Chattanooga hitters pile up 24 hits in a 24 to 0 victory. Pitching and batting details appear troubled by garbled OCR yet reference McCullough Anderson Stewart Guerra Olson Crain Bowman Feit Kieter Ruminghan and Stone Riddle Wille Schultz Daly among players. Schedule mentions a Monday game with teams including Lite Rock and city-wide context.

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