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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1945

Page

9

Norton Condition Satisfactory

Rochester report says Homer Norton athletic director of Texer A. and M. College is in satisfactory condition after a preoperative rectal tumor operation. He planned to sail May 9 to lecture to the army of occupation but doctors advised immediate surgery. Coaches Dinwiddie Koch and Pete Jones will open summer football practice next week with Dimmutt in charge.

Rochester Minn Homer Norton Texer A M. College Norton Ynaay jMilrope Army of Occupation LY Dinwottl Bechay Koch Pete Jones Dimmutt

Young Richmond Pitcher to Receive Signing Bonus

The Nevys Leader reports 2 year old Richmond schoolboy pitcher Robert Edward Chakales will get a $750 signing bonus for a contract with the Philadelphia Prndle and an additional $4,090 for college education. The six foot pitcher who pitched eight straight wins for Benedictine High this spring is slated for Utica in the Eastern sea.

Richmond Vit Dimne Nevys Robert Edward Chakales Philadelphia Prndle Benedictine Utica

Kilmer’s Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief

An old advertisement touts Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a fast remedy for bladder irritation and backache, claiming it eases symptoms caused by excess acidity. It describes a blend of herbs and vegetables and urges readers to send name and address for a free sample order from Kilmer & Co. Inc. in Hartford Conn.

Kilmer Tc, Kilmer & Co., Inc Hoxford Conn Oller

Byrd and Harmon Lead Michigan Qualifiers for PGA Event

Slugeing Sam Byrd and methodical Claude Harmon topped Michigan's list with 145 for 36 holes at Pigmi Hollow Golf Club as qualifiers for the national PGA event in Dayton Ohio. Weathered by cold damp conditions, Al Watrous and Chick Ratan trailed, while Tom Shannon and Frath Walsh posted strong scores in pursuit of the quota set next Friday.

Detroit Sam Byrd Claude Harmon Michigan OGAL Dayton Ohio Pigmi Hollow Byrds Plajs Wut Fting Shaye Warmon

New Self Serve Merchaning Plan Arrives in San Antonio

A reader friendly feature notes shopper frustrations with sales pressure and crowding in department stores. A new self serve merchandising plan is set to launch in San Antonio to improve shopping autonomy and selection visibility for customers.

San Antonio

Earl Stewart Battles for A A Golf Title

Earl Stewart from Dallas, a 941 intercollegiate champion now at Fort Worth Army air field, enters San Antonio Golf Assn third annual invitation at Brackenridge Park. Field of 112 men and 32 women, with Fidel Barrera shooting 70 early, and Mrs. M. B. Killan leading women at 79. Qualifiers include Dr. Arthur Zuchtte with 77 for men and Mrs. Elsie Grant with 81 for women. Match play begins Wednesday with semifinals Saturday. Brackenridge course closed to the public through Wednesday.

Earl Stewart Dallas Fort Worth Army Air Field San Antonio Golfassopla Brackenridge Park Stewart Louisiana State University Army Fidel Barrera M. B. Killan Feld Arthur Zuchtte Elsie Grant Leroy Brannes Bad Rowe Avistion Cadeb Garth Jr Cadet Center Cpl R.V. Cole Corpus Christi Ed Brady Sr Ts San Genito Johenson Heave Mins White Texas Monterrey Mexico al Lever H.N. Coffman Glenn Vaughan Seetla Wwonsa Lefty Stackhouse Tae Seguin Dave Dent Vinghan Two Minds Brackenridge Buena Rufus Craddock S.nordhaus Joe Jiminez Floyd Covington F.C. O'Hagan Joe Rass Jack Mormon Xni J. Netdermann Bil Gheers Bill Schiell Fikes EW Rogers W. Johmson C. J. Bailey Lanit

Texarkana Golf Meet Opens Friday With Prizes Ahead

Texarkana hosts the Arkansas Golf Association invitation tournament opening Friday. Defending champion David Goldman leads a field including five alates and servicemen from nearby camps. Qualifying rounds start Friday with match play Saturday and finals Sunday. prizes reach up to 200 dollars for top flights. In Abilene the Country Club hosts a July 1-4 national invitational golf event after a June 30 pro-am with qualifying rounds and amateur play the following days.

Texarkana Jhine David “Spec” Goldman Dalley Arkansis Golf Association Luperin Lutkin Abilene, Tyne So INS Abilene Country Club

Doesen Secures 20th Professional Victory in New Orleans

In New Orleans on June 9 7 Bernard Doensen 17 year old Filipino light welterweight scored his 20th win as he defeated Jimmy Batet in a late city bout before about 2000 fans. Doensen weighed 136 1 2 pounds to Hatcher 124 2. He has one pro defeat to Eddie Lee of St Louis in Houston, Texas and has three draws. Manuel Villa beat Howell Steen in a separate eight round bout. Jose Andreas from Dallas outboxed Inekin Allen of New Orleans in another lightweight affair.

New Orleans Bernard Doensen Filiptyo Jimmy Klan Batetti City S. O Unir Hatcher Docusen Eddie Lee St. Louis Houston Tex Lee Manuel Villa el Paso Veteren Howell Steen Dalas Villa Jose Andreas Dallas Inekin Allen New Orlany Andreas Mitx

Boxing Roundup Across Cities With Mixed Results

AP notes varied outcomes from a string of bouts in Houston, Washington, Philadelphia, Boston, Providence, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Pittsburgh. Several matches ended in knockouts or decisions with fighters from Mexico, New Jersey, Maryland, and other locales, including draws and postponements due to cold weather.

Bobby Smith Philadelphia Washington Bee Bee Frankie ‘Terry Rookly iNy Banks Eppes Thompson Holyoke Mass Mario Ochoa Tavana Jee Reddick Drew Anne” Rok Boston Tohnny Duke Hartford Providence Pele Deruzzae New York Ralph Bannelli Buide Rogah Combritee Stareleo Uate Silvan Detroit Teon Spencer Cleve Janik Chucy Fleyern Jon Hunan Allwankee San Francisco Chinn Rodiguez Los Angeles Ulraw Pittspurgh Bnund Marvin Bryant Dates Tex Cass Yerris Pitsburgh Forbeseld

Faster Rios Wins Texas Lightweight Title Over Spencer

Tony Rios of Sonora Mexico defeated Gene Spencer of Chicago by an upset decision in a 12 round bout to claim the Texas lightweight championship. Rios used speed and move to edge a cautious Spencer who fought harder in stretches but failed to press the attack. The bout, held Monday night, featured Rios landing cleaner leather while Spencer threatened with moments of flurry, but Rios earned the decision through consistent aggression.

Houston Tony Rios Sonora Mexico Gene Spencer Chicago Texas Rios Spencer Wade Hin Jhard Fos Charley Dorson St. Lows Red Sim Ellington Field

City to Take Over Willow Springs Links on June 16

The city will assume control of its newly purchased Willow Springs golf course on June 16. The links were bought last week for 811,500, with Mayor Gus B Mauermannee and Park Commissioner Henry Hein signaling the plan to run the course and use golf revenue to pay bonds. Florida golf fans learn of upcoming events including Lakeland and Florida Open tournaments in June.

Willow Springs Gus B. Mauermannee Henry Hein

Betty Jameson Signs with Spalding as Golf Pro

Betty Jameson, San Antonio golf star and former national champion, signs a contract with A. G. Spalding and Bros to sell golf goods and appear as a golf professional. Her father A M Jameson confirms the deal as part of her post charity exhibition activities. Baseball and local club notes follow with details on the Ale Depot Group and Sunday travel for away games.

Betty Jameson San Antonio A. G. Spalding’ and Bros Sgell A. M. Jameson Miss Jameson Philadelphia Babe Didvikson Zobartos Ale Depot Group Kellyfield Samuel Schiffer Cpl Werry Ardet

Joyce Williams Ready for Friday Lightweight Bout at Madison Square Garden

New York June Ike Williams and Willie Joyce prepare for their 10 round non title fight at Madison Square Garden Friday night. The bout marks their fourth meeting as Joyce leads two of the previous three scraps.

Neww York Ike Wiliams N. RB Cnampton Willie Joyce Wind Ualning Madison Aquero Garden Joyce

Dodgers Trade Outfielder Dowells to Newark League

Los Angeles on June 5 reports the outright sale of Outfielder Dowells to Newark of the International League. Dowells, acquired from New Orleans, carried a .303 batting average. Succeeding him is Nick Henabe, who was acquired earlier from New York.

Douglas Nywark Los Angeles UPR Dowells Newark Los Angeles Baseball Offic New Orleans Nick Henabe New Atk

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