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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1943

Page

6

Junior Golfers Qualify for Late Tourney Start

Golfer T M Cramel led Monday qualifiers at Bracken loge golf course for the Light’s seventeenth annual junior tournament. About 100 young players from Dallas, New Orleans and San Antonio posted scores as low as 78 to earn spots in the field. The event runs Tuesday through Friday with match play determining the final junior champion. Local entrants include Porter Vaughn of Fort Worth and Tom Holguin of San Antonio, while out-of-town hopefuls arrived Sunday evening.

San Antonio Nnual Plate Falisiogt Prilay Mattlay Enirlts Dallay Newaroyatele Antry T. M. Cramel Dalles Aheed Fielh Porter Vaughn Fort Worth Tomy Holguin Holguins Allo Tech Sweapstakes Golf Association Claud Wild Austin Aeh

Golf Column Highlights Maus Stakes Winner

In a crowded course week, Maus wins the Maus Stakes while Colimmnchools and Jayceen finish tied. An association meeting follows the event, outlining upcoming schedule and governance matters.

Jayceen Association

Ex Baseballer Byrd Captures Victory Golf

Ex baseball figure Bam Byrd wins the Chicago Victory National Championship, shooting a seven under par 277 to seize top honors over Craig Wood and others at Beverly Course. The Philadelphia native, who turned pro in golf after a 1996 Florida tour victory, rallied after morning 72 to outpace Wood with Byrd’s new iron and steady play. Byrd’s victory comes amid a field that includes Nelson and Tyrnese, with Byrd’s strong finish earning him the title and a fresh wave of recognition in both sports.

Brubarles U.aupescain Chicago Bam Byrd Florida Chicago Victory Byrd Greensboro N. Y Jimmy Deincest Detroit Beverly Craig Wond Jim Tyrnese Staten Island New York Chick Harber Camp Grant Byron Nelson Wood Harry Coffman Cie University of Texas Utomobile Wild Charlie ‘Tims Allington George Hendrix San' Antonio Jynpes Priday James “Chula” Mc_Nair Brownsviie Ude

Brackenridge Park Juniors Edge In Bogey Golf Tourney

Burns and Meus battled Sunday in Brackenridge Park weekly sweep stakes with stroke play prizes. Harold Wellbacher and rivals pursued top scores as Junior Chamber of Commerce officials noted a large field and ties for first in the bogey golf event.

Chamber of Commerce Sun Hy Ub

Waco Army Fliers Blank Opponents in Double Header

In Wan Aug 2 07 Nick Paper pitched four hitters as Waco Army All Pitt defeated Karen Brothers of Dating 19 to 2 and 21 to 8 in a double header. London contributed key hits as the mound work limited opponents.

Wan Nick Papersich Her Karpe Pale Waco Army Pitt Karen Brothers London

Golf Results Qualifying Scares Monday in The

A fragmented list of names and places appears from a golf results section. The readable items include Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, Midland, and Holston with scattered numbers and initials, suggesting player entries and scores in an informal tourney notes recap.

Idk Lahmy Midland Tiny Monre Holston John Leyton Sat Antono Cannell Dallas Ner Vaughn Fort Worth

All-Stars Coach Quietly Warns on Victory Hope

Evanston, Aug 2 – Wisconsin coach Harry Stuhldreber sternly warned his all star football players against overconfidence before the clash with Washington. He summoned the team to emphasize the need to earn any win, noting Washington’s strength and Sammy Baugh's recovery from a sprained back.

Evanston Debe Washington Harry Stuhldreber Wisconsin Atelt Collesions Stubbrehor Feague Tenn Ba Allegians Afl Sammy Baugh

Leaders Hold Steady in Service Loop FANDINGS

Four clubs remain tightly grouped for the three open first division spots in the Shaughnessy league standings. Hondo won by forfeit to stay in touch, while Brooks defeated Normoyle, Randolaks field Rambers fell 4-3, and Cadet Center edged Kelly 9-0 to keep pace with the leaders. Steve Colosky starred for the Warhawks with strong defense and Jim Cox initiated three double plays.

L. Pet G. B. Randolph WTS Brooks Brooks Tlason Houtlo Behl Shell War Workers Kelly Normoyle Shaughnessy Hondo Cadet Center Navigators Kelly Felt Ondo War Workers Brooks Buinson Randolak Field Ramblers Jim Cox Warhawks Steve Colosky Kelly Cub Ebinson Randolphers Homer Gibson Stinson Dave Fortis Randolph Isking Tech Tur Tech Field Navigatore Warkers Whicn Charley Engles Midkiff Dick Midkiff Ylang Francis Schuck

Brown Bombers Pride Past Ta Junta in Texas Night

Brown Bombers routed La Junta 8 to 0 before about 2000 fans at Tech Sunday night. Bay Antonio Jell led with three hits and five players drove in runs as Lor Kelly held the visitors to four hits. A Monday double header at Brackenridge Park was postponed, now moved to 7 30 p.m. at Tech with all golfers starting at 8 p.m. in the adjusted schedule.

Kenly Nuevo Laredo Mexico Tech Bam Anthonio Jell Mats Lor Kelly Brackenridge Park la Junta Dallas Ortegon Tointey Steptoe Kimbrough Dallas Roquesasociaton

Junior Golf Pairings Fiesta Showdown at Brackenridge Park

A garbled 1960s wire-style golf pairing list places names across Texas cities like San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth. The fragment details start times such as 6:40 and 2:00 with players including Carl Gustafson Jr, Ted Reuss, J. Connolly, and many others across venues like Brackenridge Park and Midland. The text, though incomplete, reads as a dense schedule of junior golfers and their partners or competitors, reflecting a regional event with numerous participants from multiple clubs.

Montaly Brackenridge Park Dirke Lehme Midland Ray Moore Houston John Leviton Ron Antone M. Cramel Waltas Porter Vaughn Fort” Worth Tony Holguig San Antonio Carl Gustafson Jr Austin Don Milender Dallas Sterling Prowling Nat Tylnaon Robert Lowe Fort Worth Joe Ruby Joe Earl Corn Ariington Palmi Er Lee Lawrence Abington J. Dim Ryan Jr Hertert Pohl Cavax Ham Dielemann Herbert Reid Jr Lockhart Chealer Hauser Kerrville Ted A. Reuss Cuero Gilbert Covenauah Iny Smith Vorsnn A. L. Loeller Demandtes Rill Printy New Brauntola Itmy Murrell Verny Heseemen Howton Wits Heton Jr gito—Frenkin Ward Baty _ Seman Bobby Bickley San Anton Austin Morriana Jr Avastin Rul Gilmertin Roel Worth Jan Trent An Antonin Oite Frank FR Crawford Fusetin Rob Gilmartin Pork Worth Homer Adams Baile Dougherty Ross Powell Wallace San Antonis Jimmy Ginnberg Kaneiill Evang Lonkhart

Semi-Pro Baseball Tourney Action Narrowly Advancing Teams

In Wichita Kansas and Enid Oklahoma the national semi pro baseball tournament saw Wheeler Spokes of Georgia become the first undefeated team to reach the fifth round as Dixie Soldiers contest and others fell. Greil Travis homer in late innings and nine strikeouts could not stop the Southerners. Portland Firefighters and Camp Sibert each posted wins to eliminate rivals, while Dew Moles lows and Kirk Jond Wield faced defeat in several early rounds.

Wichita Kan Ave Wheeler Spokes Georgia Dixie Soldiers Enid Okla Army Gevsenth Greil Travis Washington Keetlow Bay E Walladers Ale Rezistons Dew Moles Lows Onihanks Jowans Portland Ore Firefighters Curtiss Frophliers Cliftot N. J New Jersey Wichita Beach Flyers Kirt Jond Wield Hirtland Field Camp Sibert Alabama Pouglia Aircraft Oklahoma City Spencer Smith Montreal Dodanr Farm

Hansen Simmang Enlist in Merchant Marine

Two local youths Earl Hansen Jr and Jerry Simmang longtime schoolmates from Bescon HA and Jefferson junior high enlist in the merchant marines and depart for St. Petersburg Fla this week Their fathers are former local athletic stars Hansen and Simmang Hanson 310 pounds last season played football at Jefferson High School coach Barber named Freeport High School athlete coach for the coming year

Scholel Bescon HA Mann Junior High Jefferson Junior High St. Patéraburg Fla Earl Hansen Jr Jerry Sim Mang Bar] Han~ Een Higgy Simmang Young Hansen Wai Jefferson

Miller Shows Up Credits Football Heroic Rescue Tale

Alabama's 1931 Rose Bowl quarterback Miller survives 43 days after Strong sinks off New Georgia island. He dodges and fights to stay alive aided by three naval airmen who rescue him, while he recalls Wade's nomination of his fortitude.

Guadalcaral Wallace Wade Navy Tuscalooss Ata Miller Alabama Wade Washington State College Kulagull Unite States Strong New Georgia Island Jes,soned Jon Anc Temselves Shere Pnd Jt Fis Vernon A. Peterson Minneapolis Minn Goodwin Tack Jonna Hopper Kansas City Piloy James Rea Tyler Peterson Thett Tm Tay Turner

Slashing Promise of Fight Near Philadelphia Card

Pritale Zivle predicts a knockout of Bob Montgomery in ten rounds or less at Shibe Park while promoter Heyman Taylor expects about 25000 attendees to watch the bout. The San Antonio radio hookup on Mutual will carry the fight starting at 9 o'clock local time. Separately Minnesota unveils a nine game football schedule featuring Western Conference foes plus Nebraska Missouri and the Iowa Seahawks.

Livie Money Philadelphia Pritale Zivle Bob Montgomery St Shibe Park Cone Mack New York Pennsylvania Charcpio Zivies Alleghenies Pittsburgh Pritzie Bobcat Buffel Heyman Taylor Montgomery San Antonio KMAC Mutual Minnesota Minneapolis Minn University of Minnesota Today The Gophers Nebraska Missouri Iowa Naval Training Base Seahawks Camp Grant

Sinkwich Out Of Marines

Augusta Herald reports Franklin Sinkwich Georgia football star is being discharged from the U S Marine Corps at Portis Island this week due to physical disability. Teammate Ken Kneupper had already been discharged for a football knee injury. Sinkwich, Heisman winner and 1944 Orange Bowl standout, joined the marine reserves in 1942 and was called to active duty in June after graduating from Georgia.

Augusta Aig Auguste Herald Frankin Sinkwich Georgia America U. S. Marine Portis Island Ken Kneuper Uaper Blakwich Marine Reserves

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