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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1945

Page

9

Kirkwood Leads Early At All-American Golf Event

Joe Kirkwood of Abington Pa seized early lead in the 40 5000 All-American pen golf event at Tam O Shanter with a four under par 60 for 63 holes totaling 141. George Low of Clearwater Fla and Henry Castillo of Hobbs N M posted 144 and 145 respectively as contenders in the first round. Byron Nelson impressed in Chicago with a 66 to lead and Ben Hogan matched him, while Ben Smith and other pros chased in a crowded field at the $80 000 tourney.

Joe Kirkwood Chicago Abington Kirkwood Abo George Low Clearwater Fla Henry Castillo Hobbs Ghicago Golidonn Byron Nelson Pasadonya Tam O'Shanter Country Club Ben Hoga Nelson Bell Tom ‘Shruter ITI Use Armed Amit Little Ben Bint Prank Stranahan Toledo Ohio Fort Myers Fin Pasa Veleros Denny Whire Generazen Harold Jug" MrSpaden Simsnead Lewis Suganban Tam O-Shanfers Shaw Witendt Walter Burkemo Hyndman Abinglon Aed Atk Deere Denver Cornely Dorothy Germain

Chozen Says That S Suits Him In Record Streak

Prem Harry Chozen of Mobile tops the Southern Association hitting streak with 49 games. He explains a misspelled name and his superstition involving a broken bat that he uses after each hit in the streak. The story also notes rescheduled Mobile at New Orleans game for August 11 and lists women and men players with notable scores in the era.

New Orleans Prem Harry Chozen Finn Cousec Cotud Garese Marty Bates Nashville Bure Walker Mobile Register Chrozen Chozen Tanégnis Chozen Mobile

Browns Buy Lou Finney and other ball deals

Browns acquire Lou Finney and Floyd Young from Boston Red Sox and St Louis Cardinals respectively. Philadelphia Phillies acquire Dave Powell from Washington, with Powell a former Yankee outfielder who played 1938 to 1940. News notes mention several veteran players changing teams and immediate lineup implications.

T. Louis Jay Jay Finney Ontfleider Trgy. Tastman Boston Hed Sox SL. Louis Willian Dewitt Browns ST. Louis Floyd Fep" Young di Heléer Wie Sb. Louis Carestute Cardinals Toute Billy Southwortt Jormey Cardin Philadelpita Judy Dave Powell Jeagie Phckles Powell Washington Gunnors

Charity Ball Game At Tech Aids Newsboys Scholarships

Charity ball game at Tech field 8 30 p m pits Pan American Optimist Club and LULACs against LHS students for scholarships. Managers Joly Esquivel and Bob Lozano lead lineups featuring Betty Rodriguez Johnny Bertetti Frank DeGagliari Johnny Eccell Joe Martinez Armino Lozano Melchor Leys Louie Lozano and Gus Cayazos Kenny Sonab Bob Lozano Johnny Sanchez Johnny Ogdenef Ulacio Vieira Gus Benavides A Bazant Bob Coindresup propping up star players to qualify for college aid. Admission 25 cents. under 12 free. proceeds aid local newsboys and Lanier High graduates.

San Antonio Newsboys Hogh Lulacs Betty Rodrignen Johnny Bertetti Mentiozass Prank Prank DeGagpari 1B, Johnny Eccell 3B, Joe Martinez Julian Vargas Jr Arhino Lozano Melchor Leys Bob Kerrville Ury Laine Lanier High Echool Ariausslon Men Staifom

Two 70s at Glen Garden golf tournament

PORT WORTH July 27 The Match play began Friday in the annual Ore Garden Golf club event. Bill Skeeters of Dallas and 17 year old Frank Neimeyer of Hat Springs Ark shot one under par. They will play off directly tied for medalist honors. Treut, Bi Snath of Dallas, and Jeff-handled champion, and Jack Tasyson of San Angelo also figured in the field. Hammett of Abilene carded a5.

Port Worth Ore Garden Golf Club Bill Skeeters Dallas Jyear-Olet Frank Neimeyer Hat “Springs Ark Treut Bi Snath Noonal Jack Tasyson San Angelo T. Hammett Abilene

Fight Results From Pittsburgh Area Showdowns

The report lists fighters including Bivins, Cleveland, Curtin, Burtes, Boyd, Piet, Brooks, Brankin, Foster, Davenport and Gibbons across venues in Pittsburgh and nearby cities. Results note knockouts and decisions with various weight classes and locations such as Philadelphia, Norfolk and Fort Dix.

Pithburghi Brankin “Rubbo Escu Brooklyn Tim Foster Fort Dix Jimmy Davenport

Undefeated Russo to Clash in Madison Square Garden Card

Freddie Russo of Newark meets Sal Bartolo of Boston in a 10 round featherweight bout as Abel Cestac from Argentina debuts in the U S against John Thomas of Miami in the Madison Square Garden co features. Cestac brings a 56 39 8 amateur record and 0 professional bouts while Bartolo is favored for experience.

Freddie Russo Hahway N. J Sal Bartolo Boston Abel Cestac U. S John Thomas Miami Fie Madison Squire Garden Russo Bartoly New Jersey Bartolo Cestac Luts Anger Firpa Khackouts Firpa Jack Dempsey Dempsey Ressassouete May Waxman Coast Guard Ges Faci

Third No Hitter In Association Sees Louisville Star Shine

Don Thompson, 20 year old southpaw, pitched the third no hit game in the association this season as Louisville blanked Indianapolis 8 0. Thompson walked nine but escaped jams and finished with nine strikeouts aiding a pennant bid by the Colonels. He had been with Sormato last season and is now part of a rotation including Wright and Mazer on the 1945 Boner Roy.

Armerican Association Don Thompson Lonis Ile Sormato Thompson Thomipson Wright The Indians Bob Mazer Columbus Boner Roy

Giants of Amarillo Dominate Opening Semipro Game

In Waco the Giants of Amarillo throttled two Ellington pitchers in the opening game of the tenth annual semipro tournament, winning 6 to 4. Verne Wittimson and William Lita pitched, while Serond Kraemnan Conway led the offense with three hits including a double. Durrier homered. Gareth finished the last two innings without a baserunner as Ray Sutterfield struck out Long to end the game.

Waco Bkg Giants Amara Ellington Cox Tony Nanent Verne Wittimnson William Lita Serond Knaemnan Conway White Durrier Gareth Cook Sky Giant Aie Ray Satterfield Long Stafford North Hound Clathiers Fort, Worth Sheppard Feta Wichita Amarillo Whliamson Lutz Garrela Phillips Sutterfield Zieman

Berkeley Square to Star Peck in Hollywood remake

Hollywood gossip notes a remake of Berkeley Square with Darryl Zanuck pushing the project. Nelson Eddy will voice multiple whale parts for Make Mine Music and a process lets a bass baritone sing multiple roles. Faye Emerson Roosevelt is due back August 16 for Dancing With Tears while David Niven returns to film The Bishop's Wife.

Mairess O'Nero Jeanne Crain Darryl Nelson Eddy Willie Walt Disney Nelson Metropolitan Martha Lala Tristan and Isolde Tristan Isolde Faye Emerson Roosevelt Hollywood Roosevelt Ian Warners Zoday Scott Janis Paige New Yor Faye David Niven Sam Goldwen David Rught England Swee Iaith Teresa Welgit

Betty Grable Stars in Texas Screen Engagement

Betty Grable heads to Texas for an extended run in Dilly Rose's Diamond Horseshoe with Dirk Haynes. Backstage tale of Aly Rose's New York venue sets a romance with a young medical student. Counter Attack opens Thursday at the Empire with Marguerite Chapman and Larry Parks in leading roles.

Thutsday Texas Dilly Rose Betty Grable Dirk Haynes Aly Rose New York the Empire Pay Mul Marguerite Chapman Larry Parks

Tennis stars advance to Western junior semifinals in Detroit

Cait Hilla leads a field of contenders as heat builds in the Western junior championship at Craptrack. California and Texas players push toward finals with several seeds and notable matchups shaping the semifinal lineup.

Maria Montez Desert Thriller at Palace on Saturday

Maria Montez stars in a desert saga with Farhan Bey and Jon Hall as Palace audiences see a princess wrongfully led to doubt her lover. The double bill opens Saturday with Gene Autry in The Man from Music Mountain and a Lee Tracy Brenda Joyce comedy Tell the World.

Sudan Maria Montez

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