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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1943

Page

11

Curtright Streak Tops Major Leagues In 26-Game Run

Chicago White Sox rookie Guy Paxton Curtright has a 26 game hitting streak, leading the majors and raising fan attention. The 30-year-old former Shreveporter rose from bench to regular, hitting consistently after a slow start and drawing national league comparisons as he climbs the batting standings. With Orioles and other league actions noted, the day features multiple games and late drama across both leagues.

Curtright Judson Bailey Bince Jer DiMeggio Chicago White Sox Guy Paxton Babe, Dahlgren Phillies Verdun Stephens St. Lous Browns Cartright White Sox Bt. Paul Shreveport Saints Als Fox Jimmy Dykes Box Washington Senators Bi Dietrich Glet Indians Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Charley Wenstaff Ken Sears Tee Ott Jel Detroit Ovébit Boston Red Sox Ned Harris St. Louis Browns Philadelphia Athletics WisInaing Browns Don Black Brooke Isn Dodgers Cincinnati St. Louis Cardinals Leo Durocher Tye Brooklyn Bucky Walters Reds Johny Vaughan Bobo Newson Elmer Riddle Chicago Boston Braves Philadelphia Pittsburgh Schoolboy Rowe Bob Klinger Alt

Baseball Friday Schedule and Weekend Opponents Listed

The page lists Friday baseball matchups with start times in the afternoon and notes Saturday’s opponents in the National and American leagues. It mentions Cincinnati at Newark, Brooklyn and Boston games, and a Chicago at Philadelphia pairing, plus a Washington at St. Louis night doubleheader and New York at Detroit doubleheader. Minor league scores show Burlington, Springfield, Hartford and Albany results.

New York Cleveland Berton Detroit Philadelphia St. Louia Washington Chicago Saturdan Cincinnati Newark Gowls Brooklyn Filts Bare Boston Chiergo Philadelpha St. Louis Toston Niehr Kasten Lhague Bingharaton Seratlon Wilken Farre Bhasin Springfield Hartford Albany Nationaleague Cingirmeth Ealadelanta Boston Waver Barrett Philagenbia Isainy Brandt Ami Saker Ropar ABS Jay's Riesolta Hyta Pavone Trove Plicher Mez Trey Sears Wlott Hemaley Smiths Waymick Iteving Jet Rowe Josing Plichér Podgainy Louis Mery Bwift Munerlaf Papagriphse Aed Linger Livingston Oueseo Cee Webber Mew- Land Owens Homer Frey Cincinnati GE

Haegg Seeks Another Defeat at Soldier Field Meet

The Swedish runner Haegg arrives in Chicago for the Central 4A UW meet and fears heat may hinder his bid to top his mark for two miles. He expects Gil Dodds of Boston to defeat him, as a large crowd greets him and a long rest follows. The Haegg two mile will be broadcast at 10 16 p m San Antonio time over the Blue Network and shortwave to Sweden.

Ghicauo Gunder Heegg Gavie Sweden Chicago Gil Dodds Boston Soldier Field Jnsim Cornels Warnerdam Dke Trainor Stelewald Haegg Dodds Army Air Forces Aid Society San Antonia Blue Gueses Anderson Spaanfert Alsen Huegs United States Max Nirsch War‘en Malutens Jamaica Stitch Rae Vehrtens Arnold Hanger L. A. Divingston Yes Greentree Stable Corvtlon Les Mtoyer

Baseball Standings and Results In Early National League Report

Baseball standings slide across the National and American leagues with team notes, player mentions and pitching outcomes. Derringer and Barrett figure among NY and Philadelphia pitchers. details mix team scores, lineups, and scheduling notes as the column traces early season results.

Brooke Ggnorsi Captures Lead In Tight Softball Race

The San Antonio Amateur Softball Association opened with two wins Thursday night. Brooke Ggnorsi defeated Stinson Civilian 10 to 4 as Mersinger’s slow pitches overwhelmed Stinson in the later innings. Navy fell 9 to 4 to Reception Center with Kujawa allowing one run while eight walks hurt Brooke. The night featured erratic pitching and late scoring bursts, leaving Brooke atop the standings while Reception Center and Navy traded blows.

Brooke San Antonio Amateur Softball Association Stinroh Navy Mersinger Fogad Stinson Stuffio Wick Navy Kuvawa Kujawa Brooke Hospital

Knoxville Acquires Two Phils for Finley Trade

Philadelphia sent Walter Beck to Knoxville in part payment for catcher Dick Finley. Beck was released, but Philadelphia retained an option on the pitcher and catcher prospects, with details unclear amid the Southern Association exchange rumors.

Philadelphia Walter Beck Pani Busby Knoxville Southern Association Phils Dick Finley Beck Aneby

Anderson halves Haegg mile record in Swedish revival meet

Arne Anderson, a 21 year old Swedish instructor, shattered Haegg’s mile world record with 4 02.8 at Godteborg revival track meet. He beat Rune Gustavson by a few yards while Haegg, in Chicago, praised the feat and noted doubt about beating Anderson on his U S tour.

Stockholm Arne Anderson Gunder Baege Haegg Godleborg Haege Anderson Hregg Rune Gustavson Govleborg United States

Stout to Hartford, Macfayden Signed Braves Move

Stout sent to Hartford Eastern league farm club as Braves sign veteran righty Dan Macfayden. An official note confirms Stout’s departure follows Macfayden’s signing as the team reshapes its pitching staff. Also in Harrisburg a golf figure attends a military air forces course.

Ssustun Jay Boston Braves Aliya Stout Hartfor Cub

Southern All Star Picks Unanimous Selections for South Association

The Southern Association announces its 17 member all star squad with Kinley and Maule In as unanimous picks. Nashville clinches the split season title and will meet the all star team Friday in Birmingham as Hart repeats from last year.

Birmingham Ala Bob Kinley Knox Wile Smokies Marshall Maule Atlanta Nashville Vola Bill Hart New Orleans Pelican Bob Phillips Birmingham Age-Herald Southern Association of Baseball Writers Gardner Nashville Torres Chattanooga Danna New Orleans Anderson Knoxville Pax Pinley Riddle Botton Little Rock McGhee Hausmann Hamrick Paily Biringham Hart Mautdin Sauer Leeds Deal Lopat Papist Frasett Dn Hamelek McEheats Memphis

Golf for The War's Wounded

Philadelphia July 2. Leo Ditgel, chairman of a Red Cross benefit committee, proposed using part of the proceeds from a charity golf tournament for a pitch and putt course at the army's Valley Forge General Hospital near Phoenicville. He noted wounded veterans from North Mrtea would gain psychological and therapeutic benefits, citing England where wounded men are encouraged to play. The U S Golf Association showed interest, and if successful locally it could become a national movement.

Philadelphia Leo Ditgel Armaoring Red Cross New Valley Forge General Hospital Phoenicville Diegel North Mrtea England U. S

Berg Kirby Reach Western Final In Golf Championship

In Chicago on July 7 2005 Patty Berg faced Dorothy Kirby in the women’s Western Open after Berg led 1 up through the first nine holes of the 36 hole match. Berg, a Minneapolis native, seeks a sensational comeback by winning the Open while Kirby, an Atlanta native, aims to derail the former teen prodigy in a bid for the title.

Chicago Doro 4Hy Kirby Patty Berg Glen Oak Miss Beng Pally Berg Minneapolis E Gually Dorothy Kirby Atlanta Use National Florida Pee Patty Sac Miss Kirby Lonla Crovkers Ayers Thonth Kias Kirby Dorothy Germain Philadelphia Catherine Poxl Glen Ridge N. J

Kelly Playing At Hondo's Celebration

The Service Baseball League leader race remained tight after a busy Thursday and Friday. Randolph Field Ramblers beat Cadet Center 4 0 to regain a six and a half game edge as Osat and Nothe dominated on the mound. Hondo Navigators beat Kelly field Flyers 11 0 in a late game at Hondo, with Clinton Hartung set to coach against Kelly. Kelly beat Brooks in a separate 6 1 game and Kelly Workers overwhelmed Ray Barnet and Stinson Pioneers 15 4 with Byron Stuart collecting a homer and triple in four trips.

Hondo Navigators Stinson Pioneers Wap Randolph Field Cadet Center Mi Errante Honda Uuncaman Normoyie Ordnance Depot Osat Hondo Navigators Kelly Feld Clinton Hartung Nothe Brooks Gandera Kelly Diamond Dick Mui- Kitt Boshnovich Kelly Field War Ray Barnet Btinson Field Pioneers Frank Rocamontes Pioneers Byron Stuart

Empire City to Host Hambletonian This Year

Albany July 2 The Hambletonian trotting classic will be staged this year at Empire City fate track in Yonkers on August. Baseball note The 620th Signal Company plays the 304th Aviation Squadron Friday night at Tech Field game time 3 30 pm.

Albany Jaine Empire City Yonkers Tech Field 620Th Signal Company Kelly Field Tech Feld

Canadian Derby Near-Miss For Omars Gift At Winnors Park

Omar's Gift led the Canadian Derby at Winnors Park on Dominion Day, but faded to finish rest. Western Prime, owned by Montreal’s president, won by a neck over Baby Broom in 2:13, with Sweepgold fading to sixth as Western Prince also victorious in other events. Kennedy bought the filly for 37 cents in a morning sale.

A. G. Kennedy Winnipar Winnors Pale Park Omar Praesidentable Montreal H. A. Shepherd Paddyypeany Harry Hatch Western Prince Red Speers Tn Kennedy Kennedy Gleich Leesmirg

McGuirk Schultz Wrestle For World Title

McGuirk faces Schultz in a junior heavyweight championship bout set for next Wednesday at municipal arena. Promoter Harry Coffman has secured NWA sanction and both fighters have signed contracts for the match to decide the world title.

LeRoy McGuirk John D. Reed Herbert “Dulgh” Schultz Onty Estern Ybingen McGuirk Imme Schultz Joe Little Beaver Harry National Wrestling Association Coffman Rustia

Fight Results From Boston to New York Boxing Card

Ambiguous results list multiple bouts across cities including Boston New York Wilmington and Oklahoma City. Notable scores show Ralph Zanelli outpointed in a 147 percent weight class while other fighters like Dusty Brown and Joe Spansion posted decisions or knockouts with various figures and locations.

Boston Rayr New York Ralph Zanelli Providency Wilmington Del Mexie Shapiro George “Dusty” Brown York al Coste Woonsocket Joe Spansion Ork Jerry Brelivae Oklahomas Iy Tabby Rowdro iPhoenix Gindy Flynn Greenwood Fuel Davie Oklahoma Santor Siglon Ren Keane Askinkoms

Hunting Dates Held Up In Texas Migratory Bids

Texas game department and wildlife agencies will reconvene with Washington officials to finalize migratory bird and waterfowl hunting seasons. A discrepancy in the commission's study delayed actions, with further conferences planned. Will Tucker urged a bigger north zone for mourning dove hunting and interdates for southern dove hunts. The commission reinspects Lake Worth and Eagle Mountain Lake regulations with Fort Worth advisory boards.

Austin Thas Game Department Washington Wildlife Agencie Department Will Tucker Commission Washington Lake Worth Eagle Mountain Lake Fort Worth Tale Worth Eagle Mountain

Army Scores Handolph Four Cadet Center Game Update

The scoreline lists Handolph and cadet center games with multiple players and unnamed teams. Key metrics show runs, hits, errors, and outs across innings, highlighting pitchers, fielders, and notable plays such as home runs and sacrifices. Umpires and time are noted, along with individual batting and pitching lines for several athletes.

Bowlers Day Rally Cancelled by Local Operators

A long standing Sut Texas Bowler Day rally will be skipped this year due to wartime constraints. Local alley operators including Violet Simon of Eines MacManus and Arthur Pinkey Whitney cited paper shortages, parade sanction issues, gasoline restrictions, and travel difficulties limiting out of town participation.

Tri State Senior Golf title goes to Husky Harrison Smith

Husky Harrison Smith of Oklahoma City won the ninth annual Tri State Senior Golf Championship, defeating Don Hothsell of Tulsa 6 and 4. The event drew 304 entries all 50 or older and was played at the Ambile Country Club course. Elmer Winn of Texas lost in the finals to A E Anderson of Slaton.

Amarillo Husky Harison Smith Oklahoma City Smith Trans_ Mésissippi Golf association Western Golf Assocciation Don Hothsell I Tulsa Ambile Elmer Winn Plathview Texas P. Anderson Slaton

Big Weekend Rodeos Draw Fans In Kerrville

The Kerrville junior chamber of commerce hosts a three day Fourth of July rodeo festival starting Saturday at 5 p.m. with a rodeo at 8 p.m. Sunday features a cabrio barbecue at Buck-n-Roo ranch on Pleasanton road plus a rodeo at 3 p.m. The weekend includes horse shoes at Tivy High School stadium and an 8 p.m. rodeo Monday with a parade at 4 p.m. Local sponsors urge visitors to bring lodging and camping. attendance expected from out-of-town guests.

Kerrville Rereyille Junior Chamber of Come Merce Tivy High School Stas Dum Bhp P DL Kerrville State Park

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