Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1944

Page

2

Golf Goes On Without Jug McSpaden In 1944 Championship

In Spokane Washington on August 19 1944 newcomers and former champion Byron Nelson led 36 hole semifinals of the National PGA Championship. Nelson battled Charles Congdon and Bud Hamilton faced Mespaden Scheviley with MeSpaden posting a low 66 38 12 on the morning 18 as Hamilton edged through an upset filled day.

Runaane Wash Manito Cures Byron Nelson Toled Aquaredet Charles Congdon Tacom Bud Hamilton Evansville Inds George Schneiter Silt Lake Omy Iehly Havok Wwe Meapadon Filony Sohmeiter Bour Nanenrphiyer Ronthiex AL Nelgon Wille Goggin White Plains N. Yutev Momming Congtion Ed Duelley Colorado Springs Congdon Sam Byrd Hamilton Mespaden Neil Mare Reno MecSpaden Sith Sehieiley Ad Bell Sac Seleiley Sal Lake City

Black Missions Win At Teelfeld Park Friday Night

Thy San Antonio Black Missions secured a baseball victory against a local group at Teelfeld Park Friday night. The event featured a late rally and notable plays by key players, with a final score that kept the crowd engaged until the last inning.

Black Missions San Antonio Black Missions Fretelle Atth Ate Depot Teelfeld

Baseball Standings BEAL US MERICAN LEAGUE

The page shows scattered baseball standings and player names with teams such as New York Chicago Cleveland and Philadelphia. It lists pitchers and players like Herring Owen Bay and others, with scattered scores and game notes, reflecting early season standings and lineups. The garbled OCR yields many names and teams, indicating a standings brief from a newspaper.

Beal US Padlor van Tram al Lone Piener Bircher Gurt- Toner Herring New York Ann Chewseine Thereis Ny Harder and Behinter Ghipen Garburk Laing Wileheg Seqanil Sane Homerun Cullenblig Far Chaves Beenhlya Land Uy Owen Boxton Kenelaty Carter Antareue Pittaborgi Sewell Inetroit Ratiennbere Boston Veocey INL Gorden and Swit Hanstinpn Ryennfond Leanan Tar Warner Basin Onde Titra Ryhi Metkarich Toy de Slrage Barnet Cardone Hotferth Enteaga Nan Zoo Parmer Inne Hota Waahiuntni Wynn Rpaul Ferrell

Newhouser Joins 20-Win Club in 1944 Season

Detroit pitcher Hal Newhouser becomes the first paid-up member of the 20-win club in 1944. The left-hander, age 18 when he debuted, posted a 20-7 record with 119 strikeouts and 187 hits allowed over 227 innings. He helped Detroit stay in third place while the Tigers beat Boston 3-0 in the opening game of Friday’s doubleheader. Other MLB results include Cleveland shutout of the Yankees 2-0, Philadelphia defeating St. Louis 5-4, and Chicago beating Washington 2-1.

Wan Subwanke Fa Calusa Minneapolis Titiampatin Kanrag Clee Feidas Wesulta Kansas City Toledo Gaulayle Milwaukes Calumbas Detroit Boston Fridey Newhouser Morehan Q Evangeline Texas Bleye O'Neill Tigers Red Sox Johnny Goraica St. Louis Philadelphia Joe Berry Browns Yeller A’s Tex Shirley Mel Marder New York Yankees Cleveland Roy Cullenhne McQueen Yanks Chicago Wratington Pitteburga Phils Ken Atf Hatfensberger Rip Sewell Pirates Harry Brewheen Claude Passen

Where They Play SATOMAY'S BASEBALL

A garbled 1914-era baseball schedule lists teams and venues across major leagues. The fragmented OCR shows city names such as New York Brooklyn Chicago Atlanta Seattle and others, with scattered game notes and dates, reflecting a league-wide schedule page.

Satomay sEan Antonio Leanne Agn Cleveland al Kew York National Tragan Piluieinnie Ameringa Iniegt Washington New York Shevilanial Ng Brooklyn Pinte Aesten Wrhity Air Mushang Chattanaors Alanta Ry Nashville

Woody Nesrsta Funeral at Flatonia

Funeral services for Woody Nesrsta a Brackenridge high school standout known as a one man wrecking crew of the twenties were held at 3 o clock Saturday from his home in Flatonia. He died after a brain ailment at Hallettsville hospital Thursday. Burial followed at Flatonia cemetery.

Woody Nesrsta Flatonia Woody Wearsta Brackenridge High School Hallettsefe Acre Iweart Blatenta Tts Tandem Bob Walker Mickey ‘Reaney Judy Garland Alexander Knox Fred Astaire Ziegfeld Jo Skippy Jackie Cooper Jackie Jenkins Jack Haley Boye

Ann Curtis Triumphs at AAU Aquatics Meet in Kansas City

American swimmer Ann Curtis dominates the national championships, edging Florence Benmitt and approaching the American record in the 1300 meters and 400 meters. She aims for a clean sweep in freestyle events, while setting a new mark in backstroke and breaststroke as competition unfolds in San Francisco and Kansas City.

Kansas City Ann Curts Werder Vale Hey Road Heigh Torn Monde San Prandran Partinnel Fredy Brena Helsei Pricay Mini Uus Inuen Aly Mullnamah Oni Ree Florence Benmitt New York Ord Miss Curtis Jon Mark San Franeisa R. Tiverér Denmark Sacen Cnreled Hhide

Houston tennis event crowns winners amid mixed results

In a Houston Amateur Athletic Federation tennis tournament amid splashes of rain, top seeds struggled while favorites prevailed. Notable results include Bernard Chintan of Dalian and Merri Emre advancing, with Ethel Norton and Patti Porth winning women's singles, and several doubles teams posting decisive scores as hometown players and out-of-town contenders contested the titles.

Houston Bernard Chintan Dalian Wan Merri Emre Wat Joe Gerhardt AuntiNy Dr. Peed Wart Worth Lathman Baker Galveston Ethel Norton Patti Porth Oaling Helen McCaytor Virginie Fiehuls Part Wain Junbor Xin Mayle Robarts Fort ‘Wernt Gordon Lamb Havielan George Martin Dallas Il Cig Arthur Wright Gan Antonio Jimmy Hickey Abilene Glutton Maribiana Crawford Dalna A. Weight J. C Margen Hun Antonia Vie Cox D. Rallmiark T. Mrerabel MD le Skupge Jtom Winle Gynilens Ban Amlatiay Gkvor Hetty Roomlad Dallney Pesay Byer Jacke Savin Ballasy Walley Eliey Umtraatonht Stanley Gerhardt Ausing Tiny McCarinny Parl Worth Ware A Karten la Mambert San Alexander Galen Ward Turpin D. Oehnen Rinilagt Mien A. Garay T. Bonne Houmen

Fort Sam Houston Wins Tight Softball Clash in Texan Tourney

Fort Sam Houston nipped Galveston Fort Crockett 1 to 0 in a seventh inning finish to claim the Fort Saint Houston tournament crown. Heroic pitching by Heri Robots of Crockett held Recentinn Center scoreless through six frames before a late Fort Sam Houston rally broke through for the victory. The win positions Fort Sam Houston to meet Hillierston field winner in the next stage, with quarterfinals and semifinals noted, including Randolph Field and Galveston Southern Select.

Fort Saint Houston Bein Service Command Feans Sistrict Fort Crockett Galveston Heri Robots of Crockett Aix Fort Sam Houston T Champlohahina Pallas Beare Cenning Branduleil Hourton Houston Aus IRAP Qelph Galvewion Sonthnen Hillierston Field Tiere Jones Southern Select Coca-Cola Randolph Camp Hulen Tai Linaate Randolph Lindale Lubbock Fletr Pon Randolpheid Lindale Int Moore Field Hounton Galverton Southern Select Moore Flat Camp Normoyle San Antonio Liveton Coca-Cola Linda Prek Riges Field Randolph Bielfi Tlunhes Toot Hondo Airfield Bowen Ellin

Navy Re examining Catcher Helmsley

Ollie Helmsley, 47 year old catcher for the New York Yankees, was sent to a hospital for a second examination after reporting Friday at Grand Central for navy service. Navy officials would not comment, but it is believed his induction will be delayed until results of the new examination are known.

Ollie Helmsley New York Yankees Governor's Grand Central Navy

Golfers to Start At 6 A.M for All American

Chicago August 11 300 amateur golfers begin their All American golf championship qualifying at 6 4 am with the 18 hole round. If players falter the second day opens at the same hour Tuesday. About 201 professionals and 106 women also compete in the 42506 golfing show.

Chicago Mandy Tuseday

Finish at Pimlico: Friends Cremate Barry’s Ashes Trackside

Baltimore August 12. Friends carried out the late Percy Longstreet Barn Mie Long race follower's request and spread his ashes along Pimlico's track after his death on August 11. Matt Rice and Jesse Linthicum assisted, with Pimlico general manager Matte Dalger present at the improvised ceremony. No services were held.

Baltimore Percy Longstreet Barn Hs Nanes Pimliea Prigay Barry Anné Strid Pimlico Matt Rice Jesse Linthicum Shorts Baltimore Sun Matte Dalger

Devil Diver and First Fiddle Meet in Belmont Race

New York August 10 1944 Devil Diver and First Fiddle prepare for a $50,000 Baraloga Huniea at Belmont the first meeting of the pair. Devil Diver ridden by Eddie Arcaro carries 196 pounds over a mile and a quarter while First Fiddle guided by Johnny Longden weighs 216 pounds in a field including Some Chance Wait A Bit Autocrat and Lord Calvert. Pavot heads the $10,000 Grand Union Hotel stakes for two-year-olds as part of the same program with charity proceeds. Other notable runners include Nishi Shadow Lat Menow Nat and Whirlabout among entries for the day at Washington Park Garden State and Keeneland.

New York Johnny Longden First Fidel Georgia Woolf Prince Aquillo Boone Hall Stables Alex Barth Allo Autocrat Lord Calvert Paperboy Boling William Midelfords Pavot Grand Union Hotel

McDaniels Wins Before Only 5847

In New York Madison Square Garden promoter Mike Jacobs staged a fifth fraternity night boxing card. Weyenfold Agron Perry of Washington fought Jimmy McTownlets of Los Angeles, with Perry stopping in the third minute of the fourth round. Referee Billy Cavanagh halted the bout as McTownlets won. Weighs were near 142 pounds. Sandy Saddler defeated Clifford Smith at 117 1 2 pounds for his third straight win in New York.

New York Mike Jacobs Madison Square Garden Oty Tre Arena Weyenf Agron Perry Washington Jimmy McTownlets Los Angeles Billy Cavanagh Sandy Saddler Clifford Smith Charlotte N. C

Boxing Offer To Meet Title Holder In Galveston

Promoter Frankie Edwards wired Grant Manusto, a top heavyweight from New York, offering 500 dollars to arrange a bout with Buddy Scott, the Texas title holder, in Galveston. The note reflects early boxing interest and negotiation for a heavyweight clash.

Opfer Atauniello Galveston Frankie Edwards Galvesto Wired Grant Manuesto New York Buddy Scott Texas Heavywright

Kathryn Grayson eyed for Twentieth Century Fox State Fair

Hollywood gossip notes Kathryn Grayson may star in Twentieth Century Fox version of State Fair with Rodgers and Hammerstein music. Alan Ladd draft issue unsettles Salty O’Rourke project at Paramount. Daisy the peach and a cameo dog Empress appear in a light Hollywood spoof. Ida Lupino’s wrist operation and separation from Louis Hayward are reported, while Judy Garland and other stars attend dinners.

Lourlua Farsons Malion Hollywood Twentieth Century-Fox Kathryn Grayson M-G.-M Meade Janet’ Gaynor Will Rogers Thek Rodgers Dear Hammerstein Kathryn Bility Ida Suphie Louis Hayward Bhie Ida Luis Warners Mike Romanoff Vin PR

Fight Results Person Names and Places Lost in OCR

A garbled fight results report from Los Angeles shows a victory by technical knockout over Angon Perry Witla Waxhineran and others. The text lists numerous ring names, weights, and locations including Rochester New York and Spokane Washington, with unclear outcomes and scattered scores.

Noryae Lm Orevantela Los Angeles Technicat Heaut Angon Perry Witla Waxhineran Tany Tanta Yonniratown Sores Govrenl Aggw Malley Lone Ialich Rune Qaitpointert Fork Gily Whecester Mass Bork Lytell Uundefeatail Welternelent Fresno Cali Bob Wade Newark Rpakeve Wash Joey Dalian Robleja

Also Mentioned on This Page

PGA Jug McSpaden Firestone N. Alamo Pannein Main Avenue N. SP Mary's Garfield Broadway Fannin Mankeon-James-Zahniser Warren Pacific Northwest Ictal Whekare United States Employment Service Aloe Nueva Fitfan Antonin Arora Deardorif Anna Ei Tacit Coast Lartland San France Seattle Sacramentoan Dlexa Yeline's Lex Angeles i Yapnise Rullnia Ver Porn Ratner Avast Tiveland Riar Clare Ehrre Veary Inala Feo Agi Airlan “Quint Auntealia Difont Bobby Nezamt Francis Tenuiilinim Sweeney Amarillo Mike Sweeney Atuayhin High University of Texas Europe Afr Unie Ann Curtis Gunter Gunter Hotels Brookline Mark Etiasing Vale Longwood Tavenament Eins Ndt Minti Pauline Betz Aingdey Chaemion Meg Arnold Air Morest Ee Tyne Randolph Field Battersen McCarthy and Belbert Bryan Schiller Hches Lave Mack Menener Clovis Schiler Texarkana Tex Camy Maxey Treva Servine Digiricl Fannin Spink ATK Cini Manex Oxox Ani Nowy Lycaplinl Cann Robinson Bexarcial Jose Dallas Ang Scratt Fort Worth Ghd Lockhee Freeport Texas Amateur Athletic Faletatinn Lecks Texas Radio Heaton SCHOO Plargres Baptists Luucrh Heighta Methodinia Barrows Winnina Wonder Salvador Bethea Catcher Hemsley Cuizago Calumet Farm Misa Keeneland Mar-Kell Beverly Calloping Yashington Park Mion Keeneland Niaick Kent Chalce Nobrrt McGurres Nishi Shadow Jin Price Nat Geores Ben Widener Whitabout Tilly Louis Mayor Movin Magnali Mii Shion Garden State Johnny Jengdan Wade Widener Seven Paints Gnos Chimpa Farme Grant Rice Bile Brion Dirceli Mid Weslees Plucky Rattle Rohanni Sakes Gay Bic Waller Horne Tex Mario Sam Feinberg Ariel Fught Cal C Whitney Hondno Chriatiana Stables Mexoxo Kelly Field McDaniels Drown Dover Irene Dunne Alan Marshal AN Meio Eyure Roddy McDowall Frank Morgan Iain Wie Aie Nog ST. Mark Cecil B. DeMille Sign Cross Fredric March Elissa Landi Claudette Colbert Charles Laughton Mystery Man Joey William Boyd The GREAT Grayson State Fair Alay Lade Paramount Salty O'Rourke Alan Gamageauinds Russell Blaney Clemens Clements Jimmy Cagney Moter China Katharine Hepburn Marguerite Roberts Jane Murfin Farmere Ching Ayl Pardo Berman Harold Rauquet Mx Onlire WEXCO Ficroia Forder Eagle Plun Douglas “Henderson Bensational Efter Fizhuise Julian Pastor Jules Festey Mezially Fouy Berndaun Dalle Shaly Bing Sanny Sida Bn American Carcency Eked von Sale Af Cerna Monessehonge Eglo Pass Tast Madame Curie Vance Rex Pries Henry J. Kaiser Shipyards Fen Wasi Ea Amond Tgaw Frakotsch Elerteleianas
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication