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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1945

Page

8

Upheaval in the Texas sports stats department and staff moves

Our Austin correspondent reports a shakeup in the stats game department with the resignation of Executive Secretary Will Tucker, Howard Dodgen appointed chief clerk, and Tucker kept in a new director role. Commission votes to retain Tucker in another post, while some anti Tuckers push for his removal. rumors hint at a called meeting to resolve the personnel fates.

Austin Will Tucker Howard Dodgen Tucker Inkos Management Brother Tucker Commission D. K. Martin San Antonio Marti Dodgen Dixigen Frank Titties Randolph Held Ramblers

Cavarretta Starred as Cubs Enjoy Breakout Year

Chicago July 10 veteran first baseman Phil Cavarretta, 29, fuels a strong Cubs run with a .360 batting midseason and a career best pace, while Stan Hack anchors the infield. Hack posts a .418 average, and both players credit timely hitting and solid defense for lifting the Cubs from a slow start to contention.

Chicago Phil Cavarretta Bastman Cubs Mavincer Chatlla Grdwin Matty Cavarreta Bela Hla Sith Stan. Hack Boxeman Sjardar Hack Reokie Fiat Cavarretta

Navy action delays live duck decoy debate in Congress

The article notes Perry Samuelsi and others linked to a decoy hunt, with Navy action delaying debate on duck decoy use. It covers congressional wrangling in Washington on proposed bills and testimony by farm and hunting representatives, claiming duck populations would suffer if live decoys are allowed.

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Annual oneday table tennis tourney divisions set

Moyes and other players aged 18 and older will compete in three divisions at the annual oneday table tennis tournament. Midday play is hosted by the city recreation department at the downtown recreation complex in Atlanta.

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Tennis stars vie for River Forest club open finals

Barbara Barteen of San Angelo Texas defends junior title as she advances to the River Forest club open tennis finals. She defeats Tow Atolley of Pangia City 6 1 6 0, dominating the later rounds while Mam of Revedy Tila Calte claims strong form in the field.

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Tigers Beat Nationals in Tough Opening Night

Detroit pitcher Hal Newhouser and reliever Al Benton shut down Washington as the Tigers opened the season with a decisive win. Ossie Bratage and others struggled for the Nationals, dropping further in the standings while Boston and New York faced schedules shaped by rain and splits.

Pitcher makes dramatic flight into Colorado game

Chuck Thompson leapt from a plane at Dalhart Army Air Field and, minutes later, arrived at Peterson Field, Colorado, to pitch one hit ball for the distance in a late game. The odd arrival disrupted and highlighted the contest as Thompson completed a complete inning stretch.

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Veterans Shine in Eastern Tennis Championship Qualifiers

In New York on July 10 two veteran players Sidney B. Wood and Frank Shields advanced in the men’s Eastern Tennis Championships field. Wood, a former Davis Cup star, beat Henry Osten in straight sets to reach the fourth round while Shields defeated Leo Johnsen 6-3 6-0 to move into the quarterfinals. Elwood Cooke, seeded second, won his opening match as Tolbert could not arrive due to a medical checkup. Mrs Baral Palfrey Cooke of Boston, wife of Ahwood Cooke, reached the third round by topping Nancy Jewell 6-3 0-9

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Detoured Scores Turn On Rain Delays In Philadelphia

A jumble of score lines and team notes shows rain postponements and delayed games across cities including Philadelphia Detroit and New York. The National Team results list wins by Detroit and Chicago with multiple players named in the box scores amid weather delays.

Baseball Schedule and Scores From Multiple Leagues

The submission lists baseball games across leagues with dates, times, and team matchups. It notes New York Yankees, Chicago, Boston, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Kansas City, Milwaukee, and others. It includes results glimpsed in scattered lines and mentions various stadiums and broadcast times.

Betty Jameson Returns to Chicago Golf Melee

Betty Jameson, San Antonio based pro, reverses plan to skip the big Chicago event. She cites unexpected practice luck and a desire to learn from tournaments. She plans to enter the women’s national at Spokane after Chicago, joining Pro Tod Mentite in training and competing in a 22 hole medal play event. Loring Dinidsry and Leland Gibson also slated to enter, with Dinidsry set for the St Paul Open before Chicago.

Betty Jameson San Antonio Lies Tam O'slanter Chicago Betty Betty Sly Spokahe Mias Truneson Tod Mentite Antonio Thuveday Shy Loring Dinidsry Leland Gibson St. Paul

Jockeys Set For Major New York Race Week

A mistyped rundown from the Asagcmted Prese Fraoklind notes top horses and plans. Johnny Londen, the recent Santa Anita star, heads to New York Thursday to face Michaela next Saturday in a $10 added feature. Robby Perman remains in the saddle for Franch nan, while Wilkin Hells Greek Warring also draws engagement. The six furlong Benjamin Franklin Handicap and Dawn Attack figures loom, with entries including Diver and Percy Only-axe Dawn Attack.

Jackry Johnny Londen New York Michaela Michacliry Stullon Wilkin Hells Ling Rawootas Farm Saturdas Benjamin Franklin Helne Jahalen Bly Duatiie Gayotte Percy Hionosg Dewey Dawn

Women claim first in Black Venridge Park Golf tourney

Wednesday's Black venridge Park Women’s Golf Association event saw shared first place between Mrs. Gil Neel and Mrs. David Combs. Neel posted a net 1g with a gross 80 and 14 stroke handicap, while Combs finished 99 23 78 to tie for top honors.

Blackvenridge Park Gil Neel David Combs Thuracay Neel

Nags Go By Barge to Move Race Horses to Maryland

The state gaming commission chairman George P. Mahoney announced a plan to ship about 96 percent of Maryland bound race horses from New York tracks by water using barges and tugs. The route would move horses five miles to wharfs for loading with approval from the Office of Defense Transportation and Interstate Commerce Commission. Also noted is estate details for industrialist H Maxwell Dimward valued at $4,986.89.

New York Maryland George P. Mahoney State Yneing Commission Mahoney Garden Late Park Camsden Commission Tail Office of Defense Transportation Interstate Cam~ Mieten Commission

Beaugay Wins Lassie Stakes at Arlington Park

Beaugay, undefeated owned by Mrs. Elizabeth N. Graham, won the Lassie Stakes at Washington Park Arlington, clocking six furlongs in 1 18 1 5 and defeating Enfilade by a length amid a crowd of 121000. Jockey Johnny Adams rode the favorite as Cal. C. V. Whitary’s Enfilade challenged on the inside while a foul claim by Arnold Kirkland was disallowed. Aladear finished third, Beaugay’s purse boosted by 36000 and total earnings rising to 4220 across the board.

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Fight Results From A Miscued Card Event

Montreal defeated Frank Frade by outpoint at 12 rounds in Brooklyn. Timmy Mule ran in Newark and Heston fought to a close decision. Scores and places listed include York and Coneri, with varied percentages and weights noted in the compact bout results.

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St Paul Open dodges Nelson as wide open for pros

Byron Nelson misses St Paul Open with a back injury opening the door for rivals. Harold McSpaden is the favorite on the entry list that includes Johnny Bulla Dutch Harrison Bill Hatter Dick Metz Laffoon Tony Pena and Johnny Revolta. The event offers 7500 in war bonds and runs 18 holes Friday Saturday and a final 36 on Sunday. Nelson will rest in Chicago before entering the Tom O Shanter tournament with Mayo Clinic doctors advising rest.

ST. Paul Byron Nelson Toledo McSpaden Harold “Jug Lynford Maine Lisé Johnny Bulla Lyle Set Laffoon Tony Pena Dayton Ohio Johny Revolta Evanston Ill

Doyle Bell Ten-Round Lightweight Bout Promised Action

Immy Doyle and Tommy Bell were set for a 10 round bout at Gleve Tend stadium with Sugar Ray Robinson or Herold Green as potential opponents for the winner. Bell, a Youngstown slugger, was favored though an upset by the Los Angeles boxer was noted as possible. The card included several other slated bouts across the schedule.

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Altman Favored in Bout With Azteca

Houston's Paul Altman expected to challenge Mexican welterweight champion Kid Azteca in a 10 round non title bout set for Saturday. Altman appears in peak form while Azteca, not at his best, trains to sharpen, marking their third meeting after Azteca won a decision in the first bout and Altman the second in Houston.

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Angel Wins Over Blimp In Wild Wrestling Show

In San Antonio at Municipal Auditorium, Angel wins two straight falls against the Blimp with a body pin move to claim victory. Buddy Rogeta dominates, defeating Cordova with a spread eagle and a six minute middle frame. The semi final saw Paul Murdoch win after Golden Angel was disqualified for roughness. Ortega defeats Ramirez in El Paso, knocking out Remurez in the eighth round.

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