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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1946

Page

7

Kelly Field Fliers win 1846 Service League title at Fort Sam Houston

Kelly Field Fliers clinch the 1846 Service League basketball championship with a 51 to 41 victory over the Army Technical Center at Fort Sam Houston arena. Brooke Army Medical Center, Fourth Army and other teams posted wins in nearby games as the season advances toward Mexico City events.

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Baseball Briefs From The Bay Area And Beyond

A chaotic clipping reports a fire at Sharismana Park offices, minor league notes, and Pirates spring work. It mentions Pilty Pirates light work in San Bernardino and details on coaches and players, plus Navy reserve duties and a Dodgers pitcher dispute. Imprecise names and garbled places are present but core items include a park fire, Pirates spring camp, and pitching expectations.

LL Centro Piltyure Pyrates Meek's Grill Rank Hernardino Frenkle

Girl to Scout For Phillies Club

Philadelphia timer reports Miss Edith Houghton as a prospective scout for the Phillies, noting she would evaluate players for the National League team. The former WAVES member, who played youth baseball in Philadelphia and toured with women’s teams, says she can recognize promising prospects and would judge a ball player by ability and saturation. Phillies president Bob Carpenter backs the hire, arguing women can judge baseball talent.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies Edith Mwough Phillies Bob Carpenter Bollywagde Girls South Miss Houghton Philadelphia Bobbies Giris Bobbies Japan Ayen Hamilton Pirates Eddie Ainsmith Washington Edith Houghton

Gardella Row Means Color In the Minors

Miami report on Danny Gardella from the Bronx who hit 18 home runs in a big league season before landing in the minors. A loud hotel dining room argument with Eddie Brannick led Giants secretary to threaten party with manager Mel Ott who barred him from wearing a uniform. Gardella threatened to go to Mexico as he remained a baseball player without a club.

Gayle Talbot Miami Fla Danny Gardella Bronx New York Giants Danny Biannick Babe Heemay Bulfield Eddie Brannick Brannick Gardella Mel Ott Mexico

Greenberg In But Many Stars Hold Out In Baseball

New York February 15 1946 star first baseman Hank Greenberg has signed Detroit contract for about 60000 a year many major league holdouts remain including Eli Nicholson Cubs slugger who demands a raise. Nicholson refuses to report to camp unless his Cubs deal is adjusted. Others listed include Rudy York Vern Stephens Dixie Walker George Selkirk Hal Newhouser Marty Marion and many more. veteran players Luke Appling Billy Herman Elbie Fletcher and others also noted as holding out or returning from service.

New York Nang Greenberg Eli Nicholson Chicago Cubs Yester Hay Nicholson Cubs Rudy York Toston Ted Sox Vern Stephens St. Louls Hruwrs Homer King Dixie Walker Brooklyn George Stirnwells New York Yankee Ieader Hal Newhouser Detroit Ty Marion Sterling St. Louis Ben Northey Philadelphia Paillies Jeff Keath Stan Spence Butch Leonard Washington Pail Mass Charlie Cozart Elmer Eingleton Boston Braves Bobby Doerr Fale Fred Walters Emmett O'Neill Red Sox Dec Cramer Bobby Mater al Benton Tigers Augie Galan Joe Hatten Dodgers Whitey Kurowski Bill Voiselle Ernie Lombar New York Giants Greenberg Luke Appling Billy Herman Elbie Pletcher Appling Chamion Chicago White Sox Twan Brooklyn Dodgers Sanford Way Shawily Fletcher Pittsburgh Pirates

Sage Advice To Pro Promoters

Los Angeles February 14 Cup. Navy coach Tom Bawistoin urged pro football promoters to keep high principles and players welfare first. He praised the Green Bay Packers and a few others for building a sound business future while athletes play, insisting moneyed interests should not ruin great athletes.

Los Angeles Tom Bawistoin Navy Grean Bay

Gardella’s rise and fall in wartime Giants saga

The piece recalls Danny Gardella’s flashy publicity moment in New York during the wartime Giants era. It notes his surprising outfield play and first baseman stint, then discusses the shift as the War's end reduced his appeal and hints he provoked attention with a publicized vow with Brannitek. Gardella is portrayed as a sharp, young player navigating baseball’s wartime to peacetime transition.

Danny Giants Danny Gardella

Hogan Byrd Still Going At L A Pace In New Orleans

Hogan and Byrd led the field into the second round of the $7500 New Orleans golf tournament at City Park, shooting 72s in frigid winds. Only 144 starters broke par in the opening round, with Hogan and Byrd the standout performers as conditions stayed tough.

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Milam Named Football Coach at Midland High

Milam Barnes Milam former and athletic director of Orange high school is named football coach of Midland High School. He is expected to report Monday and succeeds Gene Metcalf who resigned to join Hardin Simmons as basketball coach and assistant football coach.

Midland Texas Barnes Milam Orange Wgh School Midland High School Perport Milam Gene Metgl Jum al Hardin Simmons

Alamo League Primary Race Updates and Local Results

Edwie reports on Alamo League events and primary race movements. Local track meet results at Central Catholic and nearby schools include performances from Kymnaaliin, Uhr Capitral, and Brarhrewhlea competitors. Multiple athletes posted times and placements across events with extended coverage of Friday actions and related standings.

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Saint Peter Claver Tops Huntsville In Trojan Gym Victory

Saint Peter Claver Trojans defeated Huntsville visitors in a home game, with Bill Sumers starring for Saint Peter Claver in both contests. The matchup featured Yates Liang from Howson and a close early-week schedule, as the Trojans bounced back at home.

Lansery CO Jack Yates Liang Howson Saint Peter Claver Trojans Wallon Huntsville Boys Trojan Bill Sumers Saint Pater Claver

Ace Bullfighter Ousted by Union

Manuel Rodriguez Manalete the famed Spanish bullfighter was suspended for one year by Mexico's bullfighters union for failing to appear due to a stomach ailment. The decision came after a special meeting which disputed his illness and said he could have fought.

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District 65 8 Anira Can Hat Deaterit at Wankel Tour

District 65 8 coverage describes Edgewood leading in a local meet with standout names including Penne, Jaarddatun, Chri Atar, Lyte, and Charlotte. Houston defeated rivals 2vintine, while Lier twa peyton Fourmeys earned points toward the team championship.

Jini Rhampian Houston

WESA Leaguers Clash In Rough Nelphibarly Reevice Basket Affair

In a turbulent afternoon tilt on Pelday, Divinia Salvador and Taase Of Nelphibarly Reevice led WESA action with Jonge scoring for WES A. Dane. The schedule lists Dass meet Fav, Weulee Hava pri, and Mexican Pica as games including Boy Scount Troms 27.

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City League Hoye game at Marys University highlights late surge

In a close City League tilt at Marys University the Owls rallied late as Bly Saldana scored with under 30 seconds left to force overtime, but the Ramie Royal club pulled away in the extra period. Final score details show St Marys edging Notach and Weasley House dropping a 23 36 decision.

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Uncertain county juniors game with mixed player notes

Fragmentary report on a Bexar County junior basketball game. Mentions teams and players including Central, Wilson, Davis, and Spat with scattered scores and actions. Text is garbled and OCR-like, offering few clear outcomes or context beyond a general basketball contest reference.

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Dubose Named Waco Head Coach At $4000 Salary

Waco February 15 Bill Dubose former line coach at Waco High was appointed head football coach at a salary of 4000 dollars per year. Superintendent Irhy Carruth announced the change, with Dubose succeeding Harry Stiteler who left for an assistant position at Rice Institute. Carl Price will take over as line coach.

Waco Bill” ‘Dubose Waco High School Irhy Carruth Dubose Harry Stiteler Rice Institute Carl Price Dybose

Golf Tournament At Spring Course Tags Local Names

The local monthly medal golf event at Spring course saw Horresa post a high gross while using a Satioke style handicap. O' ninn and Christopher split second and third prizes, with Ha xrll and Grainseled named in prize notes.

Charles Horresa Mow Springs Thinstay Edgar O Chujatopher

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