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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1944

Page

3

Randolph and Kelly Gain On S A A C C

In a Monday service league doubleheader at SEMVIC stadium Kelly field Fliers defeated Cadet Center Warhawks 3 to 2 to move two games ahead. Randolph Ramblers beat Brooksfield Ganders 13 to 3 as Bib Fak's nine drove in ten. San Marcos News-Tor specialists beat Hondo Camats to close the gap. Attendance reached 2199 paid and over 4000 service men, with Bill Stott’s pitching pivotal for Kelly.

Sytlay Kelly Field Cadet Center Warhawks Kelly Fijeys Warhawks Randolph Field Ramblers Bib Fak Brooksfield Ganders Hondo San Marcos Newiortors Hondo Camats Dio J Abbey Jim Wi Linn Piers Cime Bill Stott Toy Keily Thit Gadel Center Nd & Mieitall Erroy Hy Tom ‘Tisinle Kebly Tett’ Fier de Wilder Bertid Milrd Tn Eady Catter Slaught Lev Resinger Dim Teft Tylig Chet Ziemba Trst Fred Schiyske Cadet Ralph McNeil Keystone McNeill Warhawk Ruyner Bath Club Baker Randolph Brooks Joe Janowcki Gandera Startong Dave Ferriss Forrest Evans Tamblers Brooks Bath Dedinsky Twalf Tobs Jou Unti Ramblers Gary Tuns Rube Naranjo McKee Baker San Marcos Honda Scott Courehittur Sieney Marcos Shigeer Tuwers Hn. A. Davia Fondo

Incoherent Baseball Box Score Sparks Sparse Names

Unclear scan shows baseball box score fragments with player names and pitching notes. Mentions winning pitcher Scott, innings pitched, bases on balls, and multiple incomplete lines. No coherent narrative or full team context可.

East Side Athletes Rally in Park League Action

Sporadic play across two Sunday sessions sees East Side Athielit division teams compete at Pimad Sulliven Park. Dan's Fostenson and Mac Mier lead early action while Fenda Tete dominates Kelly Ida Indus Adal Saldiniy 22 to 2 in the sixth frame.

Athielit Mit Dan's Fostenson Aporle Aercard Lewink Tan Bieter Fenda Tete Kelly ‘Ida Indus Adal Saldiniy Denis One Gilera Neupner Atcinlogs Ann Miller Dim Godeales Casil Arzeluna Hamires W. Medina Peaboddy

Black Missions Triumph Over Yellowjackets 7–0

The San Antonio Black Mission club defeated the Potk Actin Yellowjackets 7 to 0 on Sunday at 0:30 pm. Montay is set to face Stinson Tech at Tech field, with the next match scheduled there.

Black Missions San Antonio Black Mission Ylelers Potk Actin Yellowjackets Montay Stinson Tel Teat Ab Tech

Hitter Zarilla Embraces Relaxed Stance After Hot Streak

Zarilla from Los Angeles says he relaxed at bat after boosting his average to .231 in the past week. Since July 22 he has 10 straight games with hits in 36 at bats, contributing 23 total hits as he earned more playing time with the Browns. He debuted in 1938 with Batesville and rose through the minor leagues before reaching the majors.

Edward Lows al Zaria Browns Luke Sewell Jack Kramer Boston Mare Gran Ketch Mike Ryba Sewell Gitne Moore Zaritln Batesville Arkansas San Alfonio Pye

Ann Curtis Sets World Record at Tolshhacker Pool

Ann Curtis, 18, became the first American woman swimmer in over a decade to break a world record, clocking 11:08.6 for 1900 yards and setting new marks in the Pasci association championships as Francisca tops a record list and Alianta Cull tapesile. The day also saw her win the 100 yard backstroke and the Seahawks rout the Hawks 23 to 4 on the sea hawk diamond in Iowa City.

Ann Curtis San Francisco INSI Ann Curts Francisca Mimmer Louy Te Pasci Association Tolshhacker Serack Ann Tinde Aliante Warker Isli Thie Yarsia Alianta Cull BR. Hyeger Uyadan Francisca Helene Sacison Hornfie Aine Reemra

Texas high school sports aid drives armed forces fitness plan

University of Texas athletic director RJ Kidd says about 190,000 combined football and basketball participants from Texas high schools over six years aided physical conditioning and potential armed service readiness. He cites historical counts by schools and conferences, noting fluctuations in participation and school enrollments through the war era.

Aubtin Tex Tnst RJ. Kidd University of ‘Texas Kidde Tose Midd Lash Yeny Lsgat JANA N4i Pinger Pyr Sistent Conferente B Gonfer Basket Jsarge Colferenen

Byrd Dominates Wood in Pro Golf Open Match

Sam Byrd posted a 66 to set a course rhythm and edge Wood by eight strokes in a 36 hole challenge for 2500 in war bonds at Flan Hollow Golf Club. Byrd, after a 72 on Saturday and two stroke lead, shot 32 34 66 over the final 18 holes to clinch.

Byrd Shily Sam Byrd Flan Hollow Golf Club Ccatg Woods War Bonds Jake Nil Byrd Red Cross Tiyrd Tor

Fort Sam Houston Golf Sweepstakes Winners Named

Kansas City scored 73 to win low gross in Sun service men tourney at Fort Sam Houston. Low net winner listed as Maj. Jack Wright and Maj. G Vandarbere with scores around 87 89 79. Riverside College event noted at Park River Golf tour. A gathering at clubhouse set for Monday night with a 7 30 start.

Kansas City Scraten Suneny Fort Sam Jack Wright G. Vandarbere Lient E.G. Vincent Art Kuranwa Bis Comialiae Buest Jean Wiliams Hud Lleyt Floyd Young Fort Sam Houston Ip Fowmamons Kim O'Brien G. A. Coley the Park Simeey Riverside Coliese Homer’ McClaugierdy Tilly Henry Gervis Ipekn A. A. Kneuopper Lloyd Fikes W.W. Homeler Harry Goll Joseph Sandhoth Nay Neal O. LeMasters Henry Vayley Harry S Seidesyan

Mexico City bicycle race winner named

Mexico City hosted a 0.00 kilometer race on a Sunday in July eighty four won by Pedal y a bra lean of Mexico City. J. M. Gareira Myan ’sco Castaneo and in Merland placed among the eight cities, with a Guban sen including the listed competitors finishing fourth.

Mexico City J. M. Gareira Myan Sco Castaneo Merland

Walters Faces Uphill Battle For 30 Wins In 1940 Reds

Baseball recap from New York on July 2 describes Bucky Walters struggling to reach 26 wins after a 8-0 loss to the New York Giants in the first game of a doubleheader. It notes Walters’ past trend of early-season struggles followed by late surges, and tallies his innings and run support patterns as the Reds slip in the standings.

Bucky Walters Joe Baichler New York St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Redlegs New York Giants Bucky Walters

Wadkins Champion In Odessa Golf Meet

Wadkins wins the Odessa area golf invitational defeating Aviation Chief Bill Roden of Glen Rose 4 and 3. Hilly Maxwell of Aullene wins consolation honors by beating Joe Dink of Odexta 5 and 4. Semifinals saw Wadkins defeat Erie Dorier of Midland 3 and 2, while Roden beat Skeeters of Halins 2 and 2.

Skeeters Halins

Harry Todd to Turn Pro Golfer

Dallas report notes Harry Todd plans to turn professional after gaining fame as a young amateur. The former Western amateur champion will compete in the U S Open at Dallas Lakewood Country Club this September, aiming for his first major pro victory following early success as a teen.

Harry Todd Dallas Lakewood Gawlery Club I Toth

Sunday’s Bynuite a Chicera Batteries Win

In a garbled box score style plate by plate report, Wise, Chipman (9) and Deitner lead a Batteries win with Wyser pitching. Second game shows Philadelphia stems, Groheauser as loser. Cincinnati and New York clash with Feldman, Hansen, Barthelson, and Adamsg in a pitched nine inning set. Boston and St Louis games feature Strincevich, Lopec, and Conners in a tied contest.

BoeNn Wise Chipman Deitner Schanz Hart Rark Wysernitcher Chicago Philadelphia Plemingent Williams Gecheanger Fick Matthewson Selma Feldman Hansen Barthelson Fadamsg Pyle Loti Nileher Dies Pittabunsh Bortan iMkod Tilferth Rins Louis Ari Dox Eclimine Conners Warren Ang Owenlosing Nitehee Juriseh Escond Panies R E. St Goula Brgolelan Downety Brecheet W. Cooper Fuchs, Warren, Mebish Webler Gill Owen

Tennis and sports chaos brighten July collage

Kalamezan College hosts the 29th National Junior and Boys tennis championship with 25 states and DC competing on five Kalamezan courts. Hob Falkenbury defends his title amid lively rounds, while Adon Pauline Bots dominates the ladies singles in Las Angeles at the Seabbeht Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club annual invitational.

Kalamazoo Mich States District of Columbia Kalamezan College Hob Falkenbury Hollywool Derfending Chamnion Eoodet Tink Falkiniard Prune Savers Nerylee Hilachivt Vival Bernari Rayizen bin Angelo Tex Cheonpinn Beet Ren Falken Bors Hac Bat Stekelié Qrand Repti Mick Ap Bly Shabright Suly Adon Pauline Bots Las Anedlay iQuetauene Starenter Belz Wesa United Mis. States Lawn Tens Association N Crown Mie Mar Lwaret Osborns San Francisco

Parker Declines West Point Appointment In Sprint Star Move

Charley Parker, San Antonio sprinting champion now at the University of Texas, has rejected a United States Military Academy appointment offered by Congressman Paul Kilday. He chose to pursue a civilian career over four years at West Point and the ensuing four years of service, hoping for a possible draft term instead. Parker plans to return to school soon and expects a draft call in the near future.

Chartey Parker San Antonio United States Paul Kilday West Point Artirde Parker Fewyer University of ‘Texas Charley Uncle Sam Military Army

Country Club Netters Triumph Over Corpus Christi Team

Country Club netters win sparked by ten former Southwest Conference champions led by John Hickman of Texas and Ensign Wilbur Hess of Rice at San Antonio Country Club. Hess defeated McCleary, Folks beat Irish, Negendank beat Wead as Hyde doubles with Dullaly and Peden securing second doubles. The tenmos plan Te ura matches later in summer. dates and site pending.

John ‘Hickman Texas Ensign Willbur Hess Rice San Antonio John Irish Bob Negendank Exsin Hess Charles McCleary Folks Irish Negendank Lee Wead George Dullaly Capt David Peden Wolfson McCleary Tenmos

Saratoga Opens as New York Coffers Bulge

New York’s 1044 horse racing season nears half-way as the Saratoga meet opens at Belmont Park. Projections show state coffers swelling to about 27.7 million from betting, with Empire and Jamaica figures boosting totals for the 30 day meet. Daily attendance runs around 24,909, higher than 1943 levels, while overall wagering trends suggest a strong second half.

New York New Yorks Belmont Park First Fiddle Renuiar Jamaica

Blue Pennant Wins At Agua Caliente

At Agua Caliente Mexico on Sunday Blue Pennant ridden by W W Navier took the lead in the stretch to win the Oak Hurst handicap by two lengths over Lawry and Elliott's Flying Sly. The six furlongs finished in 1 12 4-5 with Blue Pennant paying 6.00 to win, 4.50 to place, and 2.00 to show.

Agua Caliente Mex W.W. Navier Blue Pennant Lawry Elliott Flying Sly Oakhurst Sir Tix

Devil Diver Tapes Weighted for Belmont Seven Furlong

Payte Whitney's Devil Diver, weighted 136 pounds, reports to Belmont Park for a seven furlong handicap race. The performance rider Weyl Diver has not raced since victory in the Metrovellian on May 15, noted as a top handicap performer.

Nsw Youces Gury Payte Whitney Belmont Park Weyl

Cline Wins Pistol Matches Defends Three Titles

Harold Cline successfully defended his three championships at the Reed range in the Bitterly Pistol and Rite Club summer matches. He retained the Bud Coffey grand aggregate trophy the Frank Hall slow fire trophy and the Dick Rang tithe sine event. Sergeant Mantle of the Gadel Center won the rapid fire trophy. Other top shooters included One, Mannie, Phi Morey, G. Rass and Hall.

Harold Line Biterly Rite Club Reed Range Bud Coffey Frank Hall Dick Rang Mantle Gadel Harald Tes Cline

Park Tennis Meet Opens at Highland Parks Courts

Park tennis meet begins with initial matches scheduled for Monday at the Highland Parks courts. Entries number in the hundreds across five age groups, focusing on singles. Dowdes and Bullies vie for city championship as Ethel Norton directs the city recreation department tennis activity.

Highland Parks Courts Dowdes Ethel Norton City Recreation Department

Alabama Coach Thomas Signs Five Year Contract

Thomas, coach of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team, signed a new five year contract as both athletic director and head coach. The agreement extends his tenure beyond the current term, with the 40s era noted as his focus for continued leadership.

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