Grant Takes Singles Goes After Doubles Texas Tennis Open
National clay court champion Grant, now at Kelly Field, won the Texas state open men’s singles at San Antonio Country Club and will pair with Lieut. Kamrath to challenge for a second state title. San Angelo raises funds for state tennis champion to attend the national meet in Haverford, while a Saturday night baseball game in San Angelo funds Bernal Varajan’s travel to the Intercollegiate tournament.
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Brian
Isy" Grant
Kelly Field
San Antonio Country Club
Grant
Karl Kamrath
University of Tex
Bartzen
GAN Angelo
San Angelo
Haverford
Blackland Arms Airfield
Waco
Goodfellow Field
Bernal Vartgen
Ralinnas
Unsigned Tennis Finals Highlight Local Stars and College Players
In the men’s singles final, a national college standout defeated George Ball of El Paso in a five set battle, 6-4 5-1 4-6 7-5 6-2, amid a field including Southwest Conference champion John Hickman and Harold Folks of San Antonio. Ed Ray of Taft claimed the junior boys title with an 8 7 3 2 win over Edger Braswell of Texas, while Ray and Bernard Barizen of San Angelo reached the junior boys doubles final but fell to Shick Harris and Sylvan Wolfsen of Corpus Christi.
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John Hickman
Harold Folks
San Antonio
Aslasia Netier
George Ball
el Paso
Young Ed Ray
Taft
Edger Braswell
University of Texas
Ray
Bernard Barizen
San Angelo
Corpus Christi
Shick Harris
Sylvan Wolfsen
Bhelhy Austin
Texas youth championships showcase strong performances
In women singles Elizabeth Eby of Houston won the state title defeating Ethel Norton of San Antonio 6 2 6 4. Elizabeth also won girls singles with an 8 3 4 in over Patty Nixon of San Antonio. Elizabeth and sister Margaret topped Low and Betty Smith of El Paso 5 7 6 2 6 2 to win junior girls. In men's doubles semis Sid Kunirthwort and partner beat McMillan LaBorde 6 2 6 4, while Joe Hickman Folks duo defeated Ball and George Duilmis 6 4 6 2.
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Ethel Norton
San Antonio
Elizabeth Eby
Houston
Patty Nixon
San Antonia
Margaret
Low
Betty
Smith
el Paso
Doupits Semai
Sid Kunirathwort
Lover McMillan
LaBorde
Joe Hickman
Ball
George Duilnis
Brackenridge Park Women Golf Association Event
The Brackenridge Park Women Golf Association will hold its weekly tournament at 9 am Wednesday at the Brackenridge course. Members are urged to arrive early for registration and pairing.
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Brackenridge Park Women Golf Association
Woedees
USO Golf Tourney Qualifying At Highlandridge Park
The USO stages a golf tournament for enlisted men at Hrakcenridge Park golf course on Sunday June 27. Qualifying runs Thursday through June 24 with best hole scores. 48 players advance to three flights of 16 each for trophies. Local USC chapters sponsor, with WAACs considered as tournament participants.
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Hrackenridge Park
USC
Grant Sees Dim Tennis Future After War Service
Grant views a tough postwar tennis scene for Bitsy Grant, amid army service and a recent Texas state finals loss. He notes aging players may struggle once conscription ends, while Bitsy shows flashes of former form but misses many shots. Grant entered the army April 11, 1942, and had hoped to avoid clay court tours until duty ends.
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Grant
Army
Air Corps
Kelly, Tield
Count Fleet Injury Update Sparks Arlington Derby Hope
SEW YORK June 1 Count Fleet trainer Cameron said X rays showed no major bone injuries in the colt's ankle. A sprain and swelling explained. a start in the Arlington Classic at Chicago on July 24 remains possible if the swelling subsides in a few days. Fleet walks each morning under careful supervision and will be reexamined soon.
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York
Count Fleet
Dane D. Herta
Atder Alk
Tn Camerim
Te Count
Arlington
Elitralakes Samnedtaythbeis
Only 15 Games in Week for Major Leagues
The major leagues schedule a light week with only 15 games from Sunday to Saturday. Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Pirates 4 1 in Pittsburgh as Fred Fitzsimmons pitched well, extending the tie with St. Louis in the NL standings. Next week will see three games per Wednesday and a mix of twilight doubleheaders and idle days as clubs rest after heavy interleague play.
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ADMS
Reas
Iask
Brooklyn Dodgers
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Fitz
Fred Fitzsimmons
Buccaneer
Frankie Gustine
Gustine
Innning
Dodgers
Wally Hebert
Rob Bragan
St. Louis Cardinals
Redbirds
St. Louis
The
Nations
Boston
Brooklyn
Phil ‘Delphia
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Hoston
National Leagues and AAU Results Summary
Major Leagues and AAU results across several games and meets. Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland, and Indianapolis feature amid scattered team scores. Notable players mentioned include Burton, Smit, Tastina, Wilk, and Whitehead with various event outcomes and upcoming schedules referenced.
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AAU
Oa Ag
Detroit
Chicaee
Cleveland
Burton
Ambigcan Association
Columba
Hamwit
Turkhara
Keath
Smit
Tastina
Ena Om Bi
Paul
Wilk
Tirhiwac Chk
Garagiote
Indianapelig
Rap Reid
Tawschier IF
Tniforth
Paldwell and
Belt
Miinnapolie
Whitehead and Malworth, Lefebvre
Exhibition Baseball Battle At Davenport
Davenport June 1 IAP Great Lake Naval Prairier station base ball train, led by Lieut. Mickey Cochrane, beat Chicago Cubs eight to one in an exhibition. Johnny Aline starred for the Sailors with a strong pitching effort while Cubs players including Sebiux and Chaney contributed for Chicago. Heavy wind and field conditions influenced the game as both teams fielded solid defenses and notable play from Ke Wie and Telien Sian Tinck on the Sailors side.
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Davenport
Town
Great Lake Naval Prairier Station
Mickey Cochrane
Chicana Cubs
Johnny Alize
Fin Gackeo
Hoses
Telien Sian Tinck
Wieoy Tevin
Hase
Creel Lakes
Nis
Che Giles Uthib
Gily
Unis
Olsiay
Sebiux
Whtelers
Fat Laken
Birkery Wear
Barrett, Fleming and Tube
AL Kansas City
Rol St
Chis
M. Chaney
Elekson
Munger
Rovers Mohan
Giean
Crain
Great Eastern Shoot Off to Be Sustained for Duration
SRINGEPORT Conn June Remington Gun club announced the Great Eastern Skeet Championships will be supported for the duration, continuing a 14 year spotlight in big time skeet shooting at the Remington Gun club.
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Sringeport
Conn
Remington Gun Club
Upon- Otr
Where They Play TUPSCAN'S BASEBALL SCHEDULE
American League Chicago at Detroit twilight, St Louis at Cleveland, Washington at Boston. National League Break at Philadelphia, New York, Pittsburgh, St Louis. All games on Wednesdays with listed opponents.
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Tupscan
Feston
Philadelphia
New York
Pitt
Ameican
Chiesgo
Detroit
St. Louis
Cleveland
Washington
Boston
HY Pei
Buhisren
Philadadphia
Ant Eueral
Az Wilke Si
Wads
Brookl
Ana
McCormick
Gincinm
Hock
Chicago
Karowal
Loris
Molmes
Boston i
Watt
McCar Bost
Brey
Cincinnati
Smd Club
Bi Fel
Stephens
St Louis
Taas
Hockett
Lin
Lallentine
Mares
Higsins
Az Rox
Washing
Iviler
New
Cramey
Draftees Still Top Swatters In Big Show
Draftees Bubt Bahlgren of the Phillies and Vern Stephens of the St. Louis Browns lead major league batters with high averages after recent returns from induction. Stephens rose to .369, Dahlgren slipped to .267 but maintains a big lead in the National League, while Star Musial and Harry Walker push the pace for St Louis. The top 10 hitters have 103 or more at bats.
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Vune
Dahlgren
Jdue
Lion
Star Musial
St. Louis
Cardisyels
Harry Walker
Baty
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Bryan “Bitsy” Grant
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Bryan M. Grant
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Bitsy
Atlanta
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Dunkirk
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Baer
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Corporal
Akron
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Broadway
Soledad
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