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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1942

Page

8

Gordon and Doerr Battle For American Hitting Lead

New York June 2 Gordon of the Yankees and Doerr of the Red Sox vie for the American League batting title. Gordon rides an 18 game hitting streak, while Doerr trails by three points, as pace-setters shift between the two clubs and the league lead.

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Looks Like Long Dreuth in Racing Looks Like Long Dreuth in Racing

The article fragment notes a June 2, 1943 schedule involving a track and a displacement approval related to a wartime condition. It mentions William Palmer as attorney and a condemnation process to be reviewed annually, with a government track arrangement until a war ends. The text is garbled but implies regulatory steps on property use and stadium or track operations during wartime.

Jos Angeles Walilam Fiveet Palmer US

Big Donation From Racing Track Aims for War Relief

Gricago officials announced a major donation plan from track proceeds to war relief. The holiday program seeks about $925000 to $150000 from wagering and related revenue, part of a $2,001,000 goal set by the Turf Committee of America. Top officials will contribute, with purses and fees excluded, toward support for the Army and Navy relief funds. The event features the Star and Stripes handicap with potential $10000 added prize and an invitational race targeting elite performers.

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Albert Steves Sets Dodo Shooting Record at Course

Albert Steves joins The Ligni's Hele-in-One club with a remarkable shot on the 160 yard hole at Sanj Anzonio Count iry slob. Playing with Frank Wolff, Steves used a No 4 iron from the fairway and the ball landed near the cup in a rare performance.

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Brookfield Makes Auspicious Debut in West Texas League

Borger Texas June 2 Brookfield the high scoring star of West Texas Atace’s tall catcher termled as a two way athlete. He pitched for the Sogger Gassers crushing the Amarillo Gold Sox 22 to 4 in six innings. Amarillo managed seven hits while Brookfield himself homered and scored multiple runs. The Gassers led early and extended the lead, with a strong six inning start setting the tone for a decisive win.

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Exhibition Baseball Report From Lockport

A garbled recap shows Lockport exhibition action with multiple player mentions and scattered team cues. The text references Meade, Posey, Boston, and Chicago elements, with unclear outcomes and numerous misspellings amid alleged performances and crowd notes.

Foxx Trades To Cubs Amid Shrug At Trade News

Boston July reports describe Foxx leaving the Red Sox for the Chicago Cubs after seven spring games in a surprise deal. Foxx, a veteran first baseman, expressed calm, joked with teammate Ty-Paggle about the move, and anticipated joining Chicago next week with plans to resume batting practice. He spoke of reuniting with former teammates and noted his son James Ermory Jr. would soon see Chicago.

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Plans for Relief Funds Schedule Altered in Baseball Season

News notes a revised schedule for relief funds linked baseball activities across cities including Philadelphia New York and Chicago. Mentions figures like 378008 and 401... describes President and league plans, with games postponed and travel to Washington and cardinals Boston.

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Rice Track Team In Chicago Meet

Rice track team participates in a Chicago meet facing multiple universities including Marquette University University of Chicago Loyola University and Belall IWin college. The event involves relay races and distance events with medals awarded and strong competition noted from area schools.

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TAAF Entries Pass 50 Mark

Entries for the Texas Amateur Athletic federation championship have surpassed fifty marks with competitions staged on June 18 at the Sunken Gallery theater. Officials released latest updates noting athletes from San Antonio and Carlos campus entries and ongoing results.

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Moultrie Packers Decree Quinine Dosing After Malaria Strike

In Moultrie Georgia on June 2 the Packers, after ace pitcher Paul Wright contracted malaria, ordered every player to take a dose of quinine regularly to cover hospital bills and self care.

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Tebbetts in Flying Corps to Join Army Air Forces

Detroit Times reports Tebbetts, Tigers catcher since 1934, will enlist in the Army Air Corps. The 27 year old, single, 2-A, reportedly undergoes a medical exam at Selfridge Field, Michigan, and plans to support his widowed mother. Tebbetts joined the Tigers in 1934.

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Softball Association Opens Baris Longue With Early Lead

In a muddled report the Softball Association opened with a victory as Mehl St Geral led the Baris longue in Lie Opening Kane Al fim Peden bolting St Awe and other teams. The night featured San Ferns beating Sacredowt 1-8 and St. Thisept's edging Imm end of a slueteat to win 2-14. Multiple players named with unclear lines and many garbled names fill the recap.

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Lyford Boys Seek to Organize Team Amid Sanctions

Lyford High School football hopes hinge on whether sanction rules permit organizing a squad to allow Raymontville Libe school to play. Lyford votes to end postponed activities as lawyers and officials weigh league eligibility and player participation under new restrictions.

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