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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1943
Page
9
The national mixed tennis tournament was postponed due to a shortage of balls. Dr. Ricardo Tapia, president of the National Lawn Tennis Association, ordered balls from the United States and the event will begin once they arrive.
Texas players advanced to the East 1 junior tennis championships at West Side Tennis Club Forest Hills. Bernard Bartzen of Angelo, Texas, beat Sam Jackritz of Brooklyn 6-4 6-0 after earlier rounds. Doris Hart of Milam, Fla., seeded in the under 18 girls, won 6-0 6-2 over Jean Cochan Evanston. Others included Liam Dey and Alan Watson from Short Hills, with results noted from the sixth annual River Rest Tennis Open for boys and girls.
New Orleans July 13 Ultle Jackie Callura of Ontar Canada defends his National Boxing Association featherweight title in a 16 round decision bout set for August 18 to counter a recent third round knockout loss to Chili Terranova of the Bronx New York Promoter Hyp Guinle announced a deal with Callura manager Leo Bradley for a title bout with a $1000 guarantee and 60 percent of the gate Terranova will receive 60 percent of the gate and a title chance by avenging his loss in a non title bout at Hartford Conn last month
The Birmingham Barons announce the sale of Jim Walsh, home run hitter of the Southern association, to the Montgomery Rebels. Paul Florence, Barons president, says Walsh was acquired from Anniston after the Southeastern League suspended operations.
Believe it or Not reports that Australia’s water trees hold clear cool water inside their hollows even in arid seasons. A tube inserted into the tree hollow allows scooping the internal water. The item notes tomorrow’s windmill set itself afire.
Nick Popovich pitched 12 strikeouts in a 2-0 Waco victory over Beaumont Strats in the Houston Post semi pro tournament. Turner's double and Stewart's hit produced both runs as Waco moved to 3-0 in the double elimination format. Joe Hare also pitched well for Beaumont but fell short.
The Coast League schedules a two game series opener in San Francisco with an all-star lineup of ex majors for Army Navy athlete fund. Notables include Max West Myril Hong Charley Gehringer Carlo Lotligian and Jet Hatten. The game is at Seal Stadium on the twilight date. San Diego Portland and Seattle also host matches as Los Angeles leads the league. Monday was an open date.
In Salt Lake City Sid Harman finally loses the Utah Open after 17 attempts as George Schnelter edges him in a playoff. Schnelter shoots an eight under par 64 at Country Club to claim the title, the best score of the tournament, with Paul Jones previously tying the course record at 63 the prior year.
FORT WORTH July 14 The fourteenth annual invitation golf tournament of Glen Garden club will open Sunday with qualifying rounds through Tuesday. Match play begins July 31 and ends July 25.
New York July 13 Leo Durocher has no intention of resigning as manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers despite reports of his possible departure after a player dispute last weekend. Durocher reportedly told players he would tender his resignation but reversed course after discussions with coaches. The unrest followed a three day suspension of pitcher Bobo Newsom for insubordination after comments about a dropped third strike.
St Louis, July 13. Southpaw Ernie White, who returned from Boston for a medical checkup, is found to have bursitis in his left shoulder. Club surgeon Dr. Robert Fy Hyland disclosed the diagnosis today.
The San Antonio Horse Show Association announced a one day royal exhibition to be staged Sunday evening July 25 at Brackenridge Park show ring. Mrs E E B Callitis said the event begins at 6 p.m. with a royal exhibition.
Kelly Field girls all star softball team has attracted professional league interest when Ernest Lawson received a letter from Jimmy Harbilton, a scout for Phil Wrigley's All American Girls Softball League in Chicago, inviting interested players to arrange a tryout. The girls are civil service war industry workers who play for fun and exercise.
The first boxing event on a summer program organized by civilian employees at Kelly Field is scheduled for the night of Tuesday July 27 at Kelly Field Baseball Park. A show at Richter Field follows, with team matches between boxers from various local Army posts, as stated by CHI Bledsoe, in charge.
Fragmented OCR shows a Southern Association event with teams from Knoxville Birmingham Little Rock and Memphis. Names Curtis Dews Moran Greer Boston Miller Lane West Vetorel are listed alongside scores and locations, with details partially legible on a Monday evening lineup.
Si Johnson, ace righthander for the Phillies, will leave Philadelphia for Chicago to report for army induction on July 19. He plans a three week post induction furlough to return for further action with the Quakers. Johnson has pitched 118 innings this season with three wins and three losses. Bull Ayers of the Atlanta Crackers heads to Little Rock to join the team for a few games before reporting for active duty with the army.
Chicago July 19 Byron Nelson leads as top favorite for the open with a $6,000 prize and a $2,000 champion award. Pro contenders include Sam Burns Jimmy Demaret Chick Barbert Harry Cooper Herman Barron Mangrum and Sgt Jim Turner. The All-American Amateur tournament reports 90 entries while the women’s open draws 17 led by Patty Berg and Elizabeth Hicks as the touring circuit kicks off with $1,180 in prizes.
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