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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1943

Page

3

Crannell Wins Seventh Junior Golf Title in Dallas

M Crannell, 6 year old from Surset High School Dallas, wins the Light's junior golf championship in Brackenridge after a 35 hole match against 16 year old Sterling Browning of San Antonio. Crannell seals the title with a 15 foot birdie on the final hole, matching Browning’s efforts to the end. Crannell succeeds James McNair of Brownsville as champion.

Johnny Janes Ferveless Laur Mackay Crannelll Surset High School Dallas North Texas Deding Sterling Browning Santontg Brackenridge Crannell James McNair Brownsville Bar Petabark Grannefi Browning Threyuiotion Campion Wes Buck Tea Buddy Lockley Dell Crennell San Antonio Asreer Towaley Owam Stannell Cramnel Cranmell holf-Browning Whey Xing Taicrannell Ted Nien Les Than Ely Browning Rin Ae Layme

Browns Acquire Al Milnar From Indians

St Louis Browns announce the purchase of southpaw pitcher Al Milnar from the Cleveland Indians via waivers. Milnar, 31, married with two children, will report to Detroit next Thursday. He appeared in 18 games this season with one win and three losses, in the majors since 1930, with a peak year in 1940.

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Riviera Club Women Swimmers Win Bid for National Meet

The Riviera club of Indianapolis received a chance to compete in the national women’s swimming championship as WAVES will be permitted to enter for their teams. Miss Belly Bemis of Hibby Minnesota, 6 years old in this report, and Miss Helen Perry of Cleveland joined the roster. Nancy Merki of Multnomah and Florence Schmitt of New York led events including the 1500-meter freestyle. Results showedBemis in the 100-meter freestyle alongside Brenan Helser and Ann Curtis in other events.

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Armstrong Retires After Crushing Robinson Upset at Madison Square Garden

Henry Armstrong, a three division former champion, retired after a decisive loss to Ray Robinson at Madison Square Garden. The bout drew a gross gate of $40,760.31 as Armstrong, who had briefly retired in 1941 and returned, failed to land while Robinson controlled the bout with jabs from distance. Armstrong's long career included world titles in featherweight, lightweight and welterweight and a noted 44 straight wins at one point.

Ted Insane New York Henry Ariestrom Maddon Square Garden Boos Citcalle Ray “Sugar Robinson Armstrong Robinson Henry Cecil Hudson Hudson Los Angeles Izzy’ Jaumume Hirlem Harlem Tila Robiisoh Ammitrong Lisle Trown Lou Ambers Fritale Zivie Joe Louis New York Giants Horace Stonehaw Jersey City Charles Mead Sane John Kerr Jann Bill Voiselle Ken Trinkit Napoleon Teres Mead Giants Boston Braves

Local Sports Shuffles Prompted by Mixed Names and Cities

Fragmentary OCR lists scattered names and places including Worcester Jamestiern Ohio with Ed Brown, New York as Taltrwood, Richie Lenias in Los Angeles, Tyree White, and Ben Francisco. The text reads as a jumble of individuals linked to places without clear events or outcomes.

Worcester Jamestiern Ohio Ed Brown New York Taltrwood Richie Lenias Los Angeles Tyree White Ben Francisco

Black Missions Win at Tech Field

The Black Missions beat Randolph Browns 7 to 6 on Tech Field Friday night to even the score. James and Underwood formed the winning battery while Nelson and Bonker scored for the losers.

Tech Field Black Missions Randolph Jeld Brown Tech James Underwood Nelson and Bonker

Legion Baseball Upset Opens Junior Series in Montana

Miles City Montana August 28 AP The American Legion junior baseball tournament opens with upsets as Iran Finnl Michigan defeats Ohio 3 19 3 while other results show Spring Heac Ohio beating Wakershi Missouri Today Whiteville faces New Orleans and Springfield meets Flint in a two game elimination tourney.

Legion Miles Clty Mont Atinheabolis American Legion Iran Finnl Mich Tearm Heac Ohio Wakershie Whiteville New Orleans Springfield Flint

Baseball Tour Proposal Hits World War II Era Lines

The article outlines a plan for a baseball tour uniting American and National League players for a wartime exhibition. Scouts search availability, with two teams to be formed by league presidents and officials. Landis notes many top players are in service, but aims to include military personnel where possible. Proposals discuss selecting about 18 players per side after the season.

Hall Possie War Department Kenetay Mountain Ford Uriny Landis Tandis

Hondo Edges Inches Ahead In Service League Standings

The Service league fight for fourth place remains tight as Hondo and SAACC won Friday makeups to stay near the top. Hondo led Normoyle 19 9 with a grand slam by Madura, while the Cadets beat Randolph and Nor Moyle, leaving a Sunday showdown at the Cadet Center to decide the final playoff berth.

Hoip Navigators San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center Kellyfield War Workers Orde Center Normoyle Honda Cadets Cadet Center Hondo Eloenth Frank Madura Warlawks del Wilber Cooper Randolph Field Corpis Cheristi Naval Air Station Corpus Christ Mag McCilothiin Kaneville Southern Association Ramblers

McKinley Boys Capture South Side Sunday Softball Title

The McKinley Avenue Methodists won the South Side Sunday school softball title by defeating Baptist Temple 19 to 12 on Friday. Simmons led Baptist Temple with four hits including a homer, while Thets and Harris each had three for the Methodists. The game featured strong hitting from both sides and clinched the championship for McKinley.

McKinley Avenue Methodists South Side Baptist Temple Simmons The Baptists Thets Harris Thels Methodists Ballerlesi J Wura‘bach Dewalt Horlos

Bullet Proof Rooms at Naco Hotel Across Border

The Naco Hotel in Arizona near the international boundary with Sonora Mexico offered rooms advertised as bullet proof. Walls described as adobe three feet thick with revolutions and stray bullets mentioned. the text cites 18.406 quadrillions of the above figure.

NACO NATO Arizona Sonora Mexico

Semi-Pro Ball Kenes Warps Toward Final in Wichita

In Wichita Kansas the national senior baseball tournament reached the final stages as Entdalia and Camp Campbell Ky advanced with wins. Camp Whitney Georgia eliminated Kentucky, while Wiehla Coleman defeated Shakes. Endhan and Wheeler face off, with the winner set for Sunday's finale against Damn Wheeler as the title race tightens.

Wichita Enn Okla Omy Entdalia Pridwaladit Wiehla Coleman Damn Wheeler Endhan Camp Wheeler Wies Cart Wheeler Agnor

Jasper Rogers Trap Champ at Grand American Handicap

In Vandalia Olio Aug co daytona area, 35 year old Jasper Rogers of Dayton won Trapdoms No 1 prize at the Grand American handicap after a 50 target shootout among six competitors. Rogers, a war plant tool maker, edged Paul Wagner of Ohio as the trio settled into a tie before the decisive pair. Skipper Winski of Wellsburg won the women’s handicap with a 90, matching Thursday’s preliminary title. The overall championship went to H I Chrekef Clinton with 478 of 500.

Vandalia Olio Aug. Co Jasper Rogers Dayton Rogers Trapdom Paul Wagner Lim Ohio Wagner Skipper Winski Wellsburg Rudy Elehen Chicago Aviation Ordnance Mall Chrekef Clinton Ind

Ted Ray Dies, Noted Golfer and 1920 Champion

London August 20 Ted Ray 66 American open golf champion in 1920 and one of Britain's best known professionals died in a Watford nursing home after a long illness. The death marks a historic end for a player who helped shape early 20th century golf.

London Td Keay Britain Cled Watford

Navy Callf Texas Tech Grid Ace Slump Hits Tech Prospects

LUBBOCK Aug 21 Navy draft pulls Texas Tech football ace Callahan and back Gallaghan away from the Hed Raiders. Gallaghan, a triple threat halfback, and regular halfback Austie leave for three years of navy service. Loss weakens Tech ahead of October 29 game at Matt Mamo Stadium in San Antonio against Texas A. and Matt.

Callahan Tech Turns A Matt Mamo San Antonio

Dodd Wins 1-0 in Softball Tournament Narrow Victory

Dodd field reception center softball team edged Randolph field behind Garret Clark’s late winning run. Kulawa allowed one hit as Dodd won 1 to 0 with two errors in the eighth and final inning deciding the outcome after Brooks field forfeited and Kelly field guards were eliminated.

Dodd Field San Antonio Austin Dodd Kumia

Postponed Tennis Matches Today In Philadelphia

Philadelphia hosts the national girls grass court championships at the Philadelphia Cricket Club with top contenders from Miami and New York in the opening semifinal round. Defending champion Deris faces Lillia Lopans as Shirley Fry and Dorothy Head reach the altered semifinal lineup after Friday’s postponement.

Philadelphia Miami Lillia Lopans New York Philadelphia Cricket Club Shirley Fry Akron Clio Dorothy Alameda Calif

Wriday's Reaults Detroit to St Louis Baseball Summary

Fragmentary OCR shows baseball score details with Newhouser Cleveland and other pitchers. Mentions batteries Smith and Turner. Incomplete lines reference teams Detroit St Louis and Ferréll.

Wriday Detroit St Louis Wewshouser Henan Hicharde Galenouse Ferréll Newhouser Cleveland Smith Rorats Smith Turner Wenies

Where They Play SAmnuary sazosau sumnDyer Titis i Rae Antesta

American games listed for New York Cleveland Detroit and other cities with times in domestic league schedule. Matches include New York Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh St Louis Cincinnati and Washington. Double headers noted for Sunday and Saturday opponents.

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