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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1944

Page

9

Cadet Center Battles Kelly for Service Loop Lead

The Cadet Center Warhawks clash with Kelly in a pivotal Service Loop showdown at Tech Field Tuesday night at 8 16 p m Two other games on the card Brookasfield at Randolph and Hondo at San Marcos frame the day Kelly leads the pack by one game while Cadet Center stands within reach of first place with a win Brookasfield and Randolph loom as threats Brooks Ganders likely to pressure Randolph as Walt Nothe toes the mound for the Ramblers who sit two games back of Cadet Center Marty Errante may start for Hondo against San Marcos with McLee Baker slated for Nayigitsers duty

Pines Gadet Cetter Warhawks Kelly Cadet’ Center Bouthpaw Woody Jonson Cadet Genter Hil Scott Rally Brooks Ganders Randolph Club Ramblers Clus Walt Nothe Joe Janowski Bob Peter- Son Brooks Brooks i Hondo Marty Errante San Marcos McLee ‘Baker Errante

Pep Makes Ex-Boss Look Like Beginner in Ortiz Bout

Boston July 48 four years after starting as an unknown Pen the Hartford boxing taster earned about 1000 per three minutes against bantamweight champion Manuel Ortiz in a 15 round decision. Pep dominated seven of ten rounds with a sharp left jab and footwork while Ortiz from El Centro California fought hard, scoring only in spots. Pep weighed 127 1 4 pounds and earned a share of the 31451 gate with Ortiz's cut of about 7000. Ortiz had defended the title from Lou Salica since 1942, but this costly show marked his most profitable night. Ortiz management earlier aimed for a featherweight title shot here next month.

Pep Boston Wille Pen Hartford Pepis New York Braves Field Hartford Traliap Look Ukentyra Ortiz el Centro Calif Lou Saliea Orte Va Fanna Gali- Ola

Chaotic boxing match results across multiple cities and fighters

The report lists numerous boxing show results with winners and knockouts in Hartford Philadelphia New York Baltimore Newark Chicago and other venues. Names include Manuel Orily Flav Lowmen Eddy Walser Johnny Harris and many more with varied outcomes and draws.

Roston Willie Hep Hartford Manuel Orily el Gentro Calif Philadelphia Tip Mwliggu New York New Fock Johnny Harris Newark N. Jy Washington Aaron Perry Morris Reif Brooklyn Bee Bee Washington Ortpaliet Johmny Cock Ing Paratta Glen Yamada Anna Kausman Tran Relaon New Yorks Willie Smith Chicago Kneckaeren Atralahe Kaye Colton Thar Tadlaneinlis Wan Nigtim Ae Shi Tavdense Hie Aieno Tay Folled Chaney Tran Umen Dave Ativer Willy “Ey Mexro

Baksi Savold Bout Set For August 7 At Wrigley Field

Promoter Jack Kearns announced Lee Savold of Paterson New Jersey would meet Baksi of New York in a 10 round heavyweight clash at Wrigley Field on August 7. Illinois athletic commission sanctioned the bout as for the world’s duration heavyweight championship.

Sury Jack Kearns Lee Savold Paterson Baksi New York Wrigley Field Illinois Athletic Commission

Bagby Set to Pitch In About a Week

Cleveland Indians right handed veteran Hagby, who won 12 games last season, predicted he would be ready to go in about a week after arriving from Atlanta where he was rejected for army service. He conferred with Tribe Vice-President Roger Bemkpaugh this morning and declared, We’re all set on town.

Clevelany Wil Hagby Cleveland Indiana Tommy Atlanta Merchant Marine Tribe Rogar Bekinpaugh

Cubs Draw 400000 To 33 Home Games

Chicago fans flocked to Wrigley Field drawing about 400000 for 33 home games this season. The Cubs, in sixth place, contrast with last season’s 510000 attendance while ongoing efforts highlight baseball’s wartime appeal. New York Ginnuts meet Pirates in 1944 war relief game at Polo Grounds on July 29 per Edwin Wrannick.

Walt York New York Ginnuts Pittsburgh Pirates Polo Ground Edwin Wrannick

Church Athletes to Hold Swim Meets in August

Church athletes plan a series of aquatic meets for August at Fort Sam Houston Roosevelt and Woodlawn pools. One event at Fort Sam Houston may be postponed due to the Army Service command championships.

Fort Sam Houston Roosevelt Woodlawn

War Workers Play 7-Up Thursday in Austin

War Workers scheduled a Thursday night game at Richer Field against All-Stars, with a 3 o'clock kickoff. The event features a picked soldier team from Richler Field. Philadelphia Eagles announce two new fullbacks Earl Parsons and Rake Bryant, with Parsons 4-F due to a perforated eardrum and Bryant a medical discharge from five years of service.

Austin Yep Nak Ny Richler Jfield

Zurita Nears Return to Ring Amid Delayed Bout

Mexico based lightweight contender Zurita announces return plans after recovering from a gunshot wound to the left arm from a prior incident. A scheduled bout with Will Pep of Hartford was canceled. The July 18 update lists locations including New Orleans and Memphis with a revised schedule in the Coast League circuit.

Zurita Mexico Sreandante Sganitin Zulia Tom Woxing Mobil Wille Pep Hart Ftanford Conn Evita Salinghan New Orisans Naanville Memphis Alinta Eames

Mulcahy First In Says Arm Stable For Return

Memphis July 18 Mulcahy said his sore right arm is the only worry about his rehabilitation. The 38-year-old pitcher, serving in the army since 1941, insists his arm is as good as ever and he’s ready to return to regular work after the war.

Memphis Mulcahy Hugh Mulcahy Phity Teague Badl Teas Second

Twilight Tear Dominates Classic Field in Big Victory

Twilight Tear wins the featured Classic at Washington Park in 1 36 1 6 over Penwire, extending her earnings to 101980 for two years. Stablemate Twilight Tear leads the pacing, with Appleknocker third as Saburdey’s opposition remains uncertain from owner Joan Marsch's Glassie nominees.

Omicard Sat Arkingtor Glassis Poneive Twlight ‘Toar Warston Wright Ponaive Wealington Park Spmya Wright Twilight Tear Penwire Appleknocker Penslye Buddy Haas Idyepyenid Fily Tyillaht Penbdye Saburdey Joan Marsch Giassie Occupyami Jazrahel

Horse Racing Update From Tegime aaenovater

Fragmented OCR notes report Johnny Londen and Re Ha cal Mires as winners on Monday. Mentions include Conncahe betting, various prices, and references to Hankel bonieht da Keapubnean Bitene, Ballalk downe, and Tichnta Jalmeon in a convoluted recap with names like Richie De Camis and Byer perrattan.

Tegime Aaenovater Johnny Londen Hiiharn Na Garin Muffarad A Wes Wil Heep Tha Pidelinga Richie de Camis Ie Wadergoing Byer Perrattan

Greer's All-Stars Take Three on Road Victory Run

Greer's All-Stars returned Tuesday from Neck Texas with a clean three game sweep. They won one game against the Black Panthers in Fort Worth Texas and two against Bowley Mills in Dallas Texas. Highlights included homers by Clyde McNeill the All-Stars shortstop and by Zar Amith.

Lonnie Gree Texas Black Panthers Port Worth Tel Bowley Mills Dallas Clyde McNeill Zar Amith

Exhibition Baseball Notes From Middletown and Trenton Games

Scattered baseball notes from Middletown and Trenton reference players such as Heil Connie Macks Philadoinhty and Gardner Paceo with mentions of a 41-10 Brookville Dodgers win over Trentus. Other fragments cite a 14,000 gate figure, Mets morning coverage, and various players including Davenn, Petty, Kaiser and Bird in a chaotic recap of a doubleheader day.

Trenton Sely Trentus Wyatt Daven Pyworth Petty Heart Kaiser Bird

Browns Yankees Meet in Crucial Four Game Series

The New York Yankees and St Louis Browns open a pivotal four game set under the St Louis lights. Frankie Crosetti may return to boost the infield while Jackys and others chase a swing back to first place as both teams fight for momentum in the pennant race.

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Dedicate Game To Kelley In All Star Night

The American Association will stage its tenth annual all star game in Milwaukee on July 26. President George Trantrmt announced the game is dedicated to Mike Kelley, owner of the Minneapolis club, who is in his fiftieth season in professional baseball. The standings from recent games show Indianapolis 11 Louisville 9, Milwaukee 4 Kansas City 3, St Paul 3 Minneapolis 0, and Toledo 12 Columbus 2, with Indianapolis leading the day’s results.

American Association Indianapolis Toledo Columbus St. Paul Minneapolis Tndianapolis Louisville Milwaukee Kansas City Mike Kelley George ‘Trantrmt Kelley

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