Texas Open golf outlook amid war worries and plans
Sportlights notes mixed weather for the 1943 Texas Open as golfers and organizers weigh whether to stage the event while troops are overseas. Chick Harbert urges keeping pro golf running for returning servicemen, with veterans in uniform and local support shaping decisions amid wartime uncertainty.
TAAF Gets Ready For Busy Season
President Roger Stokes of the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation outlines a busy season as the organization, led by Antonian organizer Stokes for nearly twenty years, restarts the 1Sé¢ program after a year of frozen titles and stalled activity.
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Taaf
Roger Stokes
Texas Amateur Ar Ittic
Stokes
Antonian
Npen
Slugger Ab Wright Rejected by Army
Ab Wright, heavy hitting outfielder for Minneapolis in the American Association, was rejected by Army induction examiners. Wright, praised as one of Oklahoma’s greatest all around athletes, cited a prior childhood injury as the cause of his rejection.
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Aula
Uriped
Leno
Ab Wright
Minneapolis
Army
Wright
Oklahoma
Ener
TAAP begins nineteenth year with 1949 Texas program
The TAAP marks its nineteenth year by scheduling a 1949 program in 12 sports across Texas. Fort Worth hosts the first two tournaments including men's basketball on March 10 and 12 under Harry Taylor. The Fat Stock Show field and track meet in Fort Worth is set for March 17 and 18 directed by RD Evans.
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Rogen Stokes
TAAP
Texas
Fort Worth
Ihe
Harry Taylor
Thelrt World Recreation Separuent
TAA
Army
Port Worth
RD. Evans
Evans
TAAF
Boston
Bob Coleman
Jeague
Braves
Casey
a. @ Stengel
Roemer
Main Avenue
Bar Antonio
M. Appereon
Recreation Department
Ausin
Enai
Austio
Maurice Rech
Atrzo
Daline
Dallas
Walter ‘Stevens
Ecreation Department
Houston
Houson
Club Transfers to Three Boston Contractors In Control
Control of the club passed to three Boston contractors Coleman an experienced minor league ruler has managed scores at clubs including San Antonio in the Texas league He will be aided by Tom Sheehan a longtime successful pilot of the Minneapolis club in the American Association Sheehan replaces George Wesley who resigned with Stengel
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Boston
Coleman
Rulcher
San Antonio
Tom Sheehan
Minneapolis
Sheehan
George Wesley
Stengel
Porkers Beat Texas and Tie Rice for Lead
Arkansas and Texas battled for the Southwest Conference title with Texas rallying late but Arkansas romping to a 96 74 road win. The night also featured Texas A&M falling to TCU, SMU defeating Baylor, and Rice closing in on the top spot in Houston.
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Porkers
Texas
Fayetteville
Ark
Pep
Arkansas
Rice
Parkers
at _ Interrivision
Crowley
Eossevieeteee
Totul Arkin
Pree
Sehimehyk
Nichols
Cox
Kemp
Sumner
Martin
Fanaln
Shumatons
Shaw
College Station
Texas Aggies
TCU
Frogs
Agilee
Mohinke
Kiar
Wy Teaum
Spires
Elliott Mbtehell
Atlas i
Avery
Puyall
Stewart
Solibd
Elias
Campyour
Drerr. Sual
Jonaler I Johnson
Orwavise
USC Goalers Three Well Matched Week Card
USC and Army Navy teams headline a three game big card this week. The three part schedule opens Monday at Cadet Center FP with I I instructors meeting at Alamo Field. Friday night features Honda Officers and 620th Ske nal company in a battle among high ranking clubs.
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Usg-Army- Navy
C. A. Barket
Amproaint
Cadet Center
FP. I
Alamo Field
Paule
Kelly War Workers
Usc-J. W
Honda
Skenal Company
Hroots
Stinson Elds
Warhawks
Randals Field Ramblers
Rym
Kelly Field
Medical Services School
Bote Brooks
Stinson
Pioneers
Umpire Henry Panning Back In Baseball After War Work
In Dallas on February 12 1945 Henry Panning famed one armed umpire announced he would return to baseball this summer. He had left to work in a Dallas war plant last season but now plans to rejoin the circuit after a year away.
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WL Medical Services Sch
Handy Officers
Rath Gignal Co
Melly War Workers
Dallas
Uins—Henry
Xatnd
Saacc Pili
Alain Field
Texas Lea
Airey Named Executive With Rochester Baseball Club
Guy Airey, formerly vice president and business manager of the San Antonio Missions, takes an executive post with the Rochester club of the International League. The Rochester team is affiliated with the St Louis Cardinals. Airey, long based in Mobile, Alabama, will begin his duties Tuesday, with his wife and two sons joining soon from San Antonio.
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Guy Airey
Vce
San Antonio Missions
St. Louis Browns
Ove
Airey
Sors
San Antonio
Don Stewart to Wed Tulsa Girl in June
Don Stewart newly elected president and principal owner of the Tulsa club will marry Julie, bride-to-be Miss Ruby Willams of Tilsa, ann bearing today in Tulsa.
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Don Stewart
Tulsa
Okla
15 Angeles
Tulsa Club
Julie
Ruby Willams
Tilsa
Ann Abnerd
Dodds Sets Record in Beating Hulse at Home Meet
In Boston Dodds overpowered Hulse Saturday night, breaking Glenn Dunbugharm’s 4 19 record with a 4 08 5 performance in the Hunterville event. Hulse finished 20 yards back as Dodds won before a home crowd of 12 001. John Fulton won the Lapham 100 and Bob Ula led the Hils. Governor Ramsey of Columble beat Ed Dugger in the hurdles.
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Boston
Feo
Aiins
Gy Dodds
BM Hulse
Glenn Dun- Bugharm
Hunterville
Hulse
Dodds
John Fulton
Bob Ula Ihe
Ray Ramsey
Columble
Ed Dugger
Texas Open Results Highlight Diverse Basketball Scores
The Texas Open results span many players and teams with numerous scores and standings. Notable names include Melvin Harbert from Lin eato and Claude Hannon of Houston alongside Randolph Field cadets and Stinson fields enlisted teams. The report lists top scorers such as Wilber, Wahany, Visnovsky, Perry, and Maslis, with extensive game-by-game notes and upcoming matches at Cadet Center gym.
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Robert Tucker
Long Mead
Catit
Qificera
Learur
Ahate Conserver
Wichita
Kou
Randolph Field
Bol Jamilton
Kvanaville
Ind
Tha Brooks
Wilber
SAACC
sWahany
Hand
Visnovsky
Hon
God
Perry
SAACT
Maslis
Donéa
van Wyk
Randolph
Texas Open Pairings Preview Sparks Wide Open Matchups
A dense listing from a Texas Open event shows numerous players and locales including Austin Dallas Galveston and Wichita Falls among names like Leonard White Ruby Mein Dan O’Neil James Goldsmith and Harvey Pentex. The chaotic flow hints at a large field with multiple regional entrants and varied affiliations from Fort Worth to Midland and beyond.
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Austin
Neleva Miller
Wiebbs
Keni Cole
Leonard J. White
Dallas
Pawi Frater
Browneville
St Jon
Aeare
Field
Texas
WC Perkins
Sletvie Browning Jr
John M. Garrison
Greaetan
Ruby
Robert W. Mein
Tulsa
Pyt
Dike Pook
Binghamton
Tackterling
Johnny Whillen
Wichita Falls
Lilly
Duke Clark
FeAlen
A. m
Arthur Jeb
Lieut
Russell
Jack Schott
Miley Fall
H.R. Kivier
Harlingen
al Polzin
San Benito
Leroy Brannen
Dan O'Neil
Jark Tinnen
Galveston
James K. Goldsmith
Kelly Bield
James L. Warwn
Etekakill
N.Y
E. P. Wright
Jim Kiley
George Terrell
B. Jordon
Rome
Philip A. Dorishie
Sioux City
Lawn
Reyal Hogan
Fort Worth
Tony Butley
Beaumont Howard Af
Jones
Little Rock
Ark
Bob Haraiton
Evans Ville
Ind
Abe G. Kapinona
Browishire
Dudley
Colorado
Springe Colas
Wothersanoon
Nils
OkIn
David Clark
Tom Lockweil
Tee Brende Jr
Mok Pin
Byron Nelson
Mesamden
Philadelphia
Wits Goggin
White Piaina
Tony Penns
Ton
PAS
Davis D. Hendry
Alamagordo
N.M
Lanaly Lida
Dim Warner
Mishawaka
Nnt
Alma Dfarden
Dave Marr
Beaumont
Morgan ‘Hampton
Ene
Ags
Two-Top Two-Headed Pitcher Delights Durty's Crowd
In a wartime Durty's tavern tale from New York, Duffy's Tavern showcases Two-Top the two headed pitcher in a humorous act. Two-Top arrives in a tux with a contract, draws stares, and debates which head signals a pitch as Gorilla Hogan tries to catch his curve. The tale ends with Two-Top joining the army, failing to adapt to a single-head stance.
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Weila Walla
Dugan
Two-Top
Durty’s
Isa
Etaris
Dusty
Catehis
Gorilla Hogan
Halfhrough
Gorills
Hogan
Oll
Duffy
Buffy
Ditty
Thessy
Gori
Min
Betuur
Sergey
Badkat
Nes
Jhat
Western Open To Be Revived As Summer Event
The Western Golf Association announced the ancient Western Open golf tournament will be revived this year as a summer event. William T. Woodson of Chicago, president of the WGA, said good amateurs are in the service and a site is being sought in the Midwest within a couple of weeks, with a course to be chosen later.
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Chicago
Western Golf Association
Willam T. Woodson
W. G A
Johnny Revolta Opens Texas Open Lead At Brackenridge Park
Johnny Revolta, 32, from Byaton, Il, shot a 64 to take a five stroke lead with 133 total at the Texas Open at Brackenridge Park. Byron Nelson carded a 63 to tie course record and sit two behind Revolta, with Harbert and Byrd among leaders overall. Nelson’s eight birdies and steady putting fueled a strong front nine while Revolta’s 33 and 31 halves powered his midway advantage.
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Brackenridge Park
Johnny Revolta
Byatston
Byron Nelson
Toledo
Harold
Jug" McSpaden
Philadelphia
Revolla
Nelson
Pvt
Melvin
Chick” Harbert
Linco
Neb
Army Air Field
New York Yankee
Sammy Byrd
Harbert
Byrd
McSpaten
Ton
Pete Cooper
Gainesville
Bob Hamilton
Evansville
Ind
Revalta
Seamain
Henry Ransom
Galveston
F. A
Dutch" Harrison
The
Greens
Harry Cooper
Minneapolis
Claude Hermon
Houston
Craig Wood
Mamiaroneck
N.Y
Leonard Dodson
Kansas City
Texas
Nai
Fi Leenth
Regolta
Lyon
P. G. A. Champing
Ial
Mitches
Ais Srcona
Phant Alien
Derringer Beaten In Florida Golf Semifinal upset
Lee Kosten of Muskegon Michigan and Marjorie Row of Anniston Alabama upset Paul Derringer of the Chicago Cubs and Freda Nolan of Newcastle Paz in the Florida two ball mixed foursome golf tournament semifinals in Orlando Florida. They will face Herb Smith and Peggy Kirk of Orlando in Sundays final.
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Orlando
Fla
Lee Kosten
Muskegon
Mich
Marjorie Row
Anniston
Ala
Paul Derringer
Chicago Cubs
Freda Nolan
Newcastle
Paz
Florida
Herb Smith
Peggy Kirk
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Picher
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Lord Byron
Kyard
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