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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1943

Page

3

Might Have Sympathy For Giants

New York July 31 Freddy Fitesimmons takes over management of the Philadelphia club and six of the National League’s eight pennant hopefuls are linked to the New York Giants legend John McGraw. Gary Leo Dwreecher of the Brooklyn Dodgers and Jimmy Won of the Chicago Cubs are named among McGraw’s predicted influences.

New York Freddy Fitesimmons Philadelphia National League New York Giants Jobo McGraw Gary Leo Dwreecher Brooklyn Dodgers Jimmy Won Chicago Cabs Hon-McGraw

Harris Cox Still Trading Verbal Swats

Philadelphia turmoil over Bucky Harris ouster as Phillies manager unfolds. Cox accuses Harris of lies and defends change as team needed, while Harris recalls salary talks and board votes amid Chicago trade talks for Derringer and Lee. The piece notes ongoing cross remarks and manager turnstile tensions.

Harris Cox Philadelphia Teague Bucky Harris Philadelphia Phillies Phillies Euster Philles Board of Directors Fred Fitzsimmons Chicago Paul Derringer Bil Lee Pittsburgh Barl x Wie Rollam

Cubs in thick race for first division title surge

The Chicago Cubs push for NL first division honors with strong pitching and hitting. They beat Brooklyn 12 3 as Hillthorn earned his 14th win and Nicholson homered for his 17th. Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, and Cincinnati trail, while Bucs slip two games behind second place. Cards drop to 8 inning loss to Phillies. Yankees win, Washington top Browns in twin bill.

Cubs Ted Meier ASW Chiorgo Cubs Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati Bnnns Pirates Cardinals Permant Bruins Bucky Harris Phillies Nicholson Hillthorn Bil Nicholson Tuns St. Louis Cardinals Dodgers Pinchhitter Jimmy Waxdell Buster Adams Big Mort Cooper New York Yankees Cleveland Jeff Heath Eynle Bonham Washington Wenn Burling Chicago White Sox Tack Siebert Joimay Wela Philadelphia Athletics St. Louis Browns Bobs Newsom Browns Elmer Ridde Giadanati Boston Braves Red Barrett Boston New York Giants Belle Ace Adams Adams Big Beker Detroit Boston Red Sox Hank Cano Tiger

Saturday Baseball Schedule From Local Ledger

Fragmented schedule item lists games with teams such as Detroit New York Cleveland Philadelphia and Washington. Timings like 1:30 pm and 12:30 pm appear with unclear venues and misread city names. The text resembles a sports diary page with multiple mismatched fragments.

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Baseball Standings and Friday Results Across Leagues

A fragmented recap lists American League standings with teams such as St Louis, Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, Cincinnati, Washington, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Boston and New York. It mentions Friday results, pitchers like Andrews, Klatz, Parton, and Meads, homers by Doerr and others, and notes wins, losses, and key performances across multiple cities and teams.

American League New York Rey Tans Pet St. Louis PilGhurgh Brooklyn Cincinnaty Washington Ecesase Tmcoed Andrews Klatz Hidte Clas Richards Husheou Helge Macié Stine Beers Boston Janie Pileher Stare Torsten Gana Unser Wats Homer Simin Ayawahand Parton Qana Insine Wada Meier Doerr Frookten Basten Weyoad Cmere Vin A Melton Allen Mfwann Mn St Lule W. Couper Banders St Levie Pittsburgh Feldman Adin Lombardi Kilner Curntekt Buteteer Lowes Buk Pueher Metton Leviree Kincers Bem Tinker Iidiarurena

Softball Showdown Sparks Low-Scoring Victory

Highland Park built a one hit bid to carry Ink Gta Vittory over Highland Park Presbyterian on Friday. Hosea Have logged minimal innings as Dewalt, Mekisley Avenue Mophadist, and Tuck pitched well on Wednesday and Thursday nights, with Beorp by Innlike nH lending support.

Sundar “School Anfball Hiehland Park Nis Gta Vittory Hiehland Park Presbyterian Andy Nehitter Wetnearthy Innlike Nh Ludwie Carey

Baseball results and a tense Kelly War Workers game

A chaotic OCR read shows Kelly defeating War Workers 8 to 3 behind three-hit support from Rocco Teshant and George Bohanna two for four. Vernon Mongan held civilian sluggers to six safeties, including a two-run homer by Joe Naranjo. Tisdale extended his hitting streak to thirteen games.

Meir Smirt Keily Field War Workers Kells Saint Vernon Mongan Joe Naranjo Manuel Cortinas Tom ‘Tisdale Rocco Teshant George Bohanna Kelly

Orlando Covicted On Draft Charge Faces Suspension

Orlando, a Dallas area defendant, was sentenced to four years in prison and fined for draft violations. The Southwest Conference suspended football practice for Orlando, with a tentative start date set for September, while counsel argued at a two hour, four minute meeting.

Weirs Daly Orlanda Detroit Dallas Orlando Oriande W. Bi Clair Badoy Fiie Lexus M. College Fig Turat

Bowler Rolls 300 to Lead in Match Play

Ernie Goetschmann bowled a perfect 300 Friday night in San Francisco during match play against Commie Schwoegler of Madison Wisconsin. Goetschmann rolled 12 consecutive strikes in game five and led by 209 pins after nine games in a 27 game non title match that continues Saturday and Sunday with Goetschmann at 2141 pins versus Schwoegler at 192?

Ian Francisco Ernie Gorischmann San Francisco Commie Schwoegler Madison Wis American Bowling Congress Gottechmann Schwoegler Goetschmann Fay Schwoegier

Portland, Hollywood feud tops score in tense game

In a volatile matchup at Vaughn Street, Portland edged by Hollywood 3 2 after a late rally faltered, amid protest over a disputed call with Mervin Shea. Hurrell outpitched Fitzke as Sacramento fell 5 3 in the other section, while Bendtry led Las Amelias in another close contest.

San Bancisco Porland Willamette Heights Portland Vaughn Freht Park Hollywood Sit Acain Vaughn Street Portland Minarer Mervin Shea Pune Calle 14 Francisco Rays Hurrell Bob Fitzke Faur Am Uwe Sro Qn Las Amelia Poerpes Wilcke Tinwerine

Malacara and Coggins Win Title Bouts in California

Malacara of Chihuahua Mexico defeated Cecil Rudson in Hollywood in a ten round decision after suffering a cut under the left eye. Referee Musky Celahal permitted the bout to continue as Malacara weighed 141 and a half pounds to Rudson’s 145. In San Diego Jack Coggins, California light heavyweight champion, defended his crown by stopping his challenger in the fifteenth round.

Busa Reed JY Eden Cecil Malacara Chituahua Mex Sen Cecil Rudson Los Angeles Malacara Musky Celahal Hudson Coggins Diego Calif Jack Coggins California Fh Techillen Kieckent Over Wink

Sweeny Oilers advance in state semi pro tournament

In a Saturday schedule, Waco Army An Poree faces Sweeny Oilers at Tarrant field in the state semi pro base ball tournament. Camp Wall ace Campy Wallace tossed a no hitter over North Camp Head, 8 to 0. Selty Sloat pitched for Sweeny, fanning 16 and allowing five hits. Herba Karpel appeared for Camp Hood, while St Paul’s 23 game winner Selty Sloat toed the rubber for Sweeny. Tarrant Field No 2 beat Waco Army 11 to 1.

Waco Tay Enington Geld Sweeny Oilers Tarrant Field Waco Army An Poree Thowston Ampbuilders Will Gag Camp Waldave Jack Stanley University of de Anois Campy Wallace North Camp Head Smiley Jweeny Oilers Camp Hood Herba Krpel Kansas City Blues Camp Bood Selty Sloat St. Paul American Association Sweeny Tear Sloat Karpel Tarrant Piiday Wuco Aramy Au

Ray Flashkamper Makes Hole-in-One at Brackenridge Course

Ray Flashkamper, a former pro base bailer now starter at Brackenridge, aced the 17-yard hole on the Brackenridge Park course Friday afternoon while playing with a group including H. Gordon, Jot Beasley and Fidel Barrera.

Plaskamper Brackenridge Park Brackenridge H. Gordon Jot Beasley Fidel Barrera

Unclear Regional Track Scoring Report From Southern Association

Fragmented OCR lists multiple city teams including Atlanta Nashville Birmingham New Orleans Montgomery and Memphis with scattered names such as Kee Keeley Greer Pate Roth Gardner Kreitner and Dews. The page appears to note event results or standings with inconsistent numbers and labels, unclear dates or meet names, and a postponed item for Memphis Ramaville.

Knoxville Lew Guana Reese FE Monphis Vossypeeevey Atlanta Myth Mbashville Birmingham Kieenlly Ilitie Keeley Nashville Greer Pate Gausett Roth Gardner Ringhofer Tierritner Pac Little Rock Nashvile DB Loval Rath Stewart Alderson Kreitner New Orleans Caipbelts Eck Benante Memphie Ramaville

Golf Tourney Nets 93300 War Bond Sales

Chicago July 31 The all American golf tournaments at the Rain O Shan­ter Country Club Week produced war bond purchases totaling about 1.00 or more stamps. Officials announced 65,000 spectators bought bonds to fund two PT boats as civic leaders disclosed.

Tain O'Shanter Treasy

Servicemen Guests At Redskins Game

San Diego stadium will be packed for an East West charity football game featuring the Washington Redskins. About 19,000 tickets will be given free to servicemen, leaving 18,900 seats for sale. The pro champions will split into East and West based on home towns with 25 players already practicing and three more expected to join.

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DiMaggio leads Salt Lake exhibition in Utah tour

DiMaggio's team on tour in Utah will play at Community Park Salt Lake City. The visitor features Joe DiMaggio with the New York Yankees facing Salt Lake Base Team led by Lieut. Bobby Decker. Jack Jacobs of Oklahoma is tipped as probable starting pitcher in the all star service game.

Baut Lake Cinh Oeajor Aguer Senta Ans Calif Sic Sudding DiAfangio New York Yankees Salt Lake Air Base Bobby Decker Sata Ana Jack Jacobs Oklahoma University Santa Ana

Major Leaders NATIONS Fattutk-Miecial and Stars in Brooklyn

A cluttered baseball roundup lists leaders and stats for teams like Brooklyn Chicago New York Detroit and St Louis. Highlights include home runs Nicholson 24 Ward Lawrie Vaughn and Wakefield multiple players leading in RBIs hits and steals with various teams and pitchers like Grove Chandler and Ixe Bridget noted in the era’s phrasing.

Nations Fattutk Miecial Leman Brooklyn Tuns Vaughan Stuglial SL. Lewis Nichelsom Chicesa Herman Hill—Musial J. Louis Vaughyan Musial Louie Trintes—Mumal St. Lois Gorton New York Puapeil Pittspurkh Nicholson Chicago Otl Lawrey Chicsto Guetine Pittsburgh Whitehhie Sewell Riddle Cincinnati Ampewan App Tinng Wakefield Detroit Vernor Waalton Ute Tucker Case Washinton Gach Runa Ellen Johnson Wakeliel Appling Keltner

Losses and stars in Arlington and beyond horse race

A scrambled report covers the Start Haegg race in Arlington with Haegg losing his handmade shoes and planning to race in unfamiliar gear. It notes expectations for Thumbs Up in a 4 mile event at Arlington Park, along with other contenders and the prize money. Also mentioned are Garden State Park stakes and track specifics in New Jersey and New York racing notes with horses like Ken tucky Derby winner Shut Out and others under big owners' names.

Clevela Joe Uemnack Baldwin-Wallace Tyollege Elvic Tricberg Hregs Bush Boston Plang Glevelater Haerg Pronk J. Lausche Malik Begg Gil Dodds Trastat Divinity Bill Hulse New York University Stayland Les Eisenhart U.S. Army Air Porce Air Societs Chicago Zhuly Louis B. Mayer Arlington Park Washington Park Jamaica Thumbs Up A. C. Ernst Cowart Dupy H. B. Hendrey Hendrey Askmenow King's Abbey William Hells Santo Tan New York Shuty Payne Whitney Saratopa-on-the-Helmont Apache William Woodward Mars Josephine Grimes Tate

Felix Bucek Joins Star Football Team Roster

Chicago report notes guard Felix Bucek of Texas A and M and Tickle Joe Wall of the University of North Carolina are named to a star squad to meet the Washington Redskins. Bucek, newly commissioned in the army, is stationed at Fort Hood Texas and recently graduated after seasons of varsity football at North Carolina.

Chicago Allege Sil-Stir Washington Redskins Adveltor Felix Bucek Texas A J and M Tickle Joe Wall University of North Carolina Bucek Nori Camp Hood Texas Wolf Tu Ue. Navy Meee Seamins North Carolina Ferndale N. X Beuvador Pancho Sexura University of Washington Bob Oolman Sublivan Eduardo Bugs Ator Cmig Juan Agurrs Seymune Creanders Jiramas

Negro All-Stars to Play at Comiskey Park Sunday

About 45,000 fans are expected at Comiskey Park for the eleventh annual Negro East West all star baseball game. Attendance totals for 1940s era games reach 296,000 over three years, with 60,000 in 1941 and 49,000 last year. Satchel Paige of the Kansas City Monarchs and Leon Day of the Newark Express are named as the West and East starting pitchers.

Mwa Chicago Comiskey Park Che East Ats Lisay “Salchel” Paige Kansas City Monarchs Leor Day Newark Espres

Red Sox Call Up Louisville Hurter

Boston announces the recall of pitcher Hurter from Louisville farm club amid a swap that sent outfielder Babe Barna to Louisville and optioned right-hander Lou Lucier to the same affiliate. O'Neill, ex St Marys college star, was noted among players called up today from the Louisville farm setup in the American Association.

Boston Tay MSI Emmeth O'Neill St. Mary's Tw Hoston Red Sox Louisville American Association Babe Barna Lou Lucier

Fight Results Roundup of Various Boxers Across Regions

Boxers from Ontario to Massachusetts report wins and knockouts in a chaotic roundup. Names include Mophe Ala defeating Frankie Ftyan in 126 and Dorazio stopping Me Sealy at 194, with several outpoints and a knockout over Joe Torres in Tamaqua and a technical knockout near New York.

Mophe Ala Jackie Callura Gambit Ontario Frankie Ftyan Portland Ure Wilmington Dei—Gua Dorazio Picadeliia Sealy Reuditis Arcy Teffis Ballinne Amd Idk Joe Peralta Tamaqua Pa Joe Torres New York- San Tiago Caliti Coxaille California

Ex Prison Star Joins Pro Eleven

Des Moines native Don MacGregor, a former prison inmate who changed his name, joined a Philadelphia Eagles to Pittsburgh Steelers backfield parlay. He aims to prove his worth as a runner passer and kicker while rebuilding after seven years tied to Wryrar auto and prison welding.

Star Pro Eleven Philadelphia Don MacGereger Ford Hall Don Wryrar Auto State Peniten Tinty Des Eight Ping Never Moines Ign Philindelpiia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers

Tennis Results at Kalamazoo Western Juniors Championship

The Western juniors championships decide singles and doubles titles at Kalamazoo College. Top seed Flam of Beverly Hills beat Rafferty and Galloway edged De Linto to reach the final rounds. Notable matches feature Tuere of New Orleans versus Raw of Texas and Evert’s clash with Atwater in the boys singles. The junior doubles pits Davis and Behrens against Galloway and Rouddey as action unfolds.

Kalamazoo Muschs Gale INS Envi Laney Kelemazoo College Tong Hale Herbert Flam Beverly Wl Uslit Robert Gallowks Dug West. & C Sligla Flam Star Ba Raw Tuere Eugene Garrett Los Angeles Jerry Evert Chicago Evert Bernard Bartzen San Angelic Texas Ray Atwater Whey Tero Billy Windham Girando Bay Tammy Mary Memphis Bill Smith Orland Ion Ed Davis Batonnage Roddy Behrens Fort Lauderdale Pla Rabere Galloway Dus West S.C Oliver Rouddey Charlotte

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