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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1944

Page

11

War bonds and public interest in golf stars

Harold Scherwitz argues wartime bond prizes raise privacy concerns but cautions public figures like Jag McSpaden and Byron Nelson may owe the public transparency. He urges disclosure of bond winnings, notes bond incentives, and calls for a formal inquiry into whether winners hold or cash bonds.

Lot Mure Universil Jag McSpaden Byron Nelson John Q Berch-Heada Jungles Ally Sparien Nelson Professional Golfers Association Tor

Softball All Star Squads Chosen For San Pedro Park Games

San Antonio amateur softball association announced two all star squads to face Kelly Field stars at San Pedro Park. Red squad led by Henry Lucas includes Doddfield and Brooke players with Kilbride guiding Blue squad from Doddfield and Alamo Jewelry assist. Blues set to meet Reds in early July with Sunday night games and a best of three series later.

San Pedroya Park Kelly Field San Antonio Amateur Softball Association Hob Smith Henry Lucas Tictit J. W. Kilbride Doddfield Dodgers Blues Fort Sam Houston Taler Reds San Pedro Phil Arson Cecil Dike” ‘ Bain Kellyfield Purer Dixon Swift and Company Boss Kelly Dietz Brooke Elmy Radke Richter Jelt Field Niemeyer Alamo Pedin Dodd Balla ASC

Greer's Team Faces Two Tech Showdowns This Week

Tonnie Greer leads a roster of all-stars with a 12 win season as Greer's team meets Simon's Place at 815 PM on Sunday and Monday nights at Tech fleks. The late game clocks in after Sunch ang the Carop Slanity negroes, with results expected in a tense late hour matchup.

Tonnie Greer Tech Fleks Simon Sunch

Hostak to headline Los Angeles ring card in Houston show

Hostak boxes in a $20,000,000 war bond benefit in Houston June 21 to headline Parade of Champions at Municipal auditorium. The card features Normoyle’s undefeated army warmth and other service fighters with proceeds aiding soldiers and veterans, staged by the Legion and Camp Bowle services.

al Hostak Wac Glenn Lee Houston Taglon Nere Hostak Camp Bowle Normoyle Army Warm Kingsvie-Corpus Christinavy Corpus Christ Bam Joey Yarosz Teddy Tommy Yarocz Ivan Marcus Army Tieatl Mobile New Orleans Bly Grombacher

Amateur Softball action and standings at San Pedro park

The San Antonio Amateur Softball scene runs a busy week with Major A and Division II matches at Kelly Field and Camp Stanley. Highlights include Major A games featuring Alamo Jewelry, Overhaul and 620th Signal units, plus interdepartment clashes at Brooke General and Moonglow venues. The schedule lists Tuesday through Friday games and a Sunday exhibition at Tchter Weld park, with team managers meeting Monday at 7:30 p.m. to plan further play.

A. Softball Association Major & Niwas Ale Mepok Sé4tty Wen Rignal Co Wisth Denot Bneuly Dodd Fisid RNG I Arsth Slane Alamo Jewelry Sissse Ingine Air Bena Co. & S Depot Group Sengor Sieddings Gerard San Antonio Ees Gesygehel Co. Ee Sens Ihéth Quartermaster Bakers Asa CAL Jortant ASC Tenlavement Ih See Tis Selly Tiddimeers Alemo Jewelry i Aalst Sixual Co Keily Richter'a Sten Riga Eoe At & P.m Swift and Company Alamo 901S Signal Company Frithr Softiay St Gerard's Nbeling Asc Girl Allstars Allatas Richard Progon the Kelly

Span Am League Schedule Prompts Return After Withdrawal

Normovie, led by Leo Smith, resumes a three game Sunday slate at 1 0 in Filt man Sullivan Park and 4 30 p m at Meg Freds Place with new players joining after Normoyle announced a mid week withdrawal but then decided to continue the league schedule as the circuit enters its second of three rounds.

Span-Am Normovie Jeague Miller Park Giants Normovile Leo Smith Ploch O9ers Meg Fred Kelly Tielani Lamar Turner Normovie Nine Normoyle

Brooks Plays In 3 Games at Tech Field

Brooks plays three league games at Tech Field hosting Kelly Randolph Cadet Center and Camp Bowie. Sunday features Brooks facing Kelly with Dob Peleraon set to pitch for Brooks and Hay Baraca for the Fliers. Randolph meets San Marcos and Cadet Center faces Hondo.

Brooks Plea Ganages Tech Kelly Randolph Ith Armored Divison Camp Bowie Brownwread Brooks Tech Field Hay Baraca San Marcos Cadet Center Hondo Steve Colosky Warhawks Clint Hartung Navigators Walt Nethe McLee Baker Techfield Randolp Field Ramblers Toge Cadet Center Warhawks Nuevo Laredo Kellys Austin Rotilers Shepyard Wichlid Falls

Pigeon Racing Club Crowns Winners in Pryor Run

Pigeon racing results from Pryor Oklahoma show Woodlawn Racing Pizeva club claiming a 500 mile win with headwinds at gale strength. Luther Brock and Walter W. Curry among top flyers with speeds noted in minutes per bird. Old bird series in Henderson Park ended with slow times due to rain and winds. A separate note reports Oklahoma professional golf tour revival for a one day event in Miami on June 20.

Hetuy Cenere Woodlawn Pizeva Pryor Okla Luther Brock Jyazh Walter W. Curry H. W. Anders Cal Goodwyn Brice Ward San Antonio Conerugae Eric Kane Bill Ratzler le Dons Thong Garda William. Ratsler William Rateler A. F. Mureatroyd W. R. Murray W. J. Remy W. E. Remy Park William A. George Rum Mason Ramsay Town Aberdeen D. James C. Wilson Rosin Wan Secong Damertown Wiliam A. Groygi Heenen Miami Mat Mt

Kelly Defeats Randolph 6 5 in Tight League Fight

The high flying Kelly Field Fitters edged Randolph Field Ramblers 6 5 to extend the Service League lead to three games. Homer Gibson pitched well allowing five hits but needed a five run rally in the eighth inning as Kelly overcame errors from a late shower. Gibson struck out nine as Ralph McNeill and others contributed key hits in a hard fought game at Tech field.

Kelly Field Fitters Randolph Field Ramblers Tech Flers Randolph Ramblers Cadet Center Homer Gibson David Fortriss Gibson Biales Ginson Ferviss Ralph McNeill Kelly Aurestar Olley Tomes Ty Watthewse YO Kimninskisa Bardelpe Suy Kia

Dykes Angles for New Sox Contract

CHICAGO June 10 INS James J Dykes said he is shopping for a new contract with the Chicago White Sox His current deal runs out at season’s end and he wants talks soon The longtime manager indicated no one year deal is acceptable

Chicago James J. Dykes Chicago White Sox Peppery Sox Jonglesb Mada

O Reilly Predicts Parker Sprints To Victory In AAU Meet

O Reilly believes Charley Parker can win the national AAU 100 yard dash at the New York City meet June 17 18. He doubts Hal Davis now training in Marine program can beat Parker and notes Davis last proved in California. Also mentions Beeville instructor Greg and other sprinters like Conwell Pearock Ewell as challengers.

John Dim Chase Meld Sivice Hintses San Antonio Charley Parker New York City Hal Davis University of California Comet Merlne Hrimself Greig Beeville Parker Wes New York San Anto- Wan Davis O'Reilly Iddy Young Conwell Pearock Ewell Charley California Hal Lin Oreilly Speinter University of Southern California

Illinois Champion In N C A A Track

Illinois star Claude Buddy Young led a versatile Illinois team to victory at the Nations Collegiate Athletic Association track championships in Milwaukee. Timels scored 73 points with Notre Dame 43 and Michigan 40, while Morgan State and Marquette trailed. Young won the 100 yard dash in 9.7 seconds, the 220 in 20.8, but failed to place in the 120 yard hurdles. Elmore Harris of Morgan State won the low hurdles. Ralph Tyler of Ohio State took the broad jump.

Milwaukee Claude Buddy” Young University of Illinois Nations Collegiate Athletic Association Souther California Timels Notre Dame Michigan Ohio State Northwestern Purdue Morgan State Marquette Young Ute Ed Conwell New York Conwell Ralph Tyler Ohto State Elmore Harris Morgatt State Harold Pilsner Miami Robert Ross Hume Agai Harris Robert Kelley Illinis Herbert McKenley Boston College BUL Rangers Missouri Dave Nicholas Tilnus Achmidt Onlo State Blackwell Oberlin Anderson Phelyg Illinois Kelley Kenneth Wieener Marinele Predsnetfcld Utah

Triple Dead Heat At Aqueduct In Carter Handicap

New York June 1 h One of horse racing rarest events a triple dead heat for first place thrilled fans at Aqueduct in the Carter Handicap race Bossuet Brownie and Wall A Bit deadlocked as cameras could not separate them. Budgets and payouts noted with Bossuet paying 2.40 9.30 2.20 Brownie 4.30 3.90 3.90 Wall A Bit 3.50 2.40 3.70 amid a swelling crowd and massive wagers.

New York Fanz Aqueduct Bossuet, Brownie Carter Detroit Possuet Brownie Walt-A-Bit Walt-Abit Bossuet

Kramer and Canning Reach Berkeley Finals

Ensign Jack Kramer of Los Angeles and Bil Canning of Lafayette Calif advanced to the men’s singles final of the California Tennis Championships in Berkeley. Kramer defeated Ed Awmark San Francisco 9 6 4, while Canning beat Dick Carter San Francisco 7 5 6 2. Louise Brough won the women's semifinal by default against Pat Canning Todd, setting a final with Margaret and Pat.

Berkeley Call Ensign Jack Kramer Los Angeles Bil Cannning Lafayette Calif California Kramer Ed Awmark Ssan Francisco Canning Dick Carter San Francisco Louise Brough Los Pat Canning Todd Wal Margaret Pat Andi Doroshy

Coast Pro Grid League Meet Set

Coast Pro Grid League Meet gathers eight Pacific coast cities for an NFL style event in June with an organization meeting slated June 22 and 23. Bill Freelove leads the loop and Los Angeles attorney sportsman Geisler is expected to be named league commissioner. Clubs from Los Angeles two, with one each from San Francisco Seattle Portland Oakland San Diego and Hollywood.

Angelds Pacific Coast American Pro Football League Bill Freelove Fodey Derry Geisler Los Angeles Los Agéles San Francisco Seattle Fortjland Oakland San Diego Hollywood

A A Stars Set for National Track Meet in New York

San Antonio high school stars Charley Parker August Erfurin travel to New York for the A A U national meet June 17 and 18. Parker, winner of 50 straight 100 and 220 yard dashes, and Erfurth will compete in junior and senior events with teammates and rivals from Texas and other schools. They arrive Wednesday and will stay at the Paramount hotel during the meet with potential entries from Navy and Marine sprinters also cited.

Ibs Au Bunday Charley Parker August Erfurin San Antonio New York City Parker Ttle Jefferson High School Furth Amooth Brackenrlére Southern Pacific Goseh Barlow Bones Irvin Jefferson Texa &S Invasion Bob Umstattd University of Texas Burt Gener Moore Lubbock High School San Antonio Tin Ere Qurth New Orleans New York Satturday Paramount Hotel Erfurth Serige Jeff Star Claude Buddy" Young Tegro University of Tinois Ed Conwell New York University James Petti Naval Academy Ilo Ala Barney Ewell Penn State Flash Eulace Peacock Temple University Reilly Marine Ha Davis Dim O'Reilly Navy Beeville University of Southern California Fender Augie Wall

War Workers Play in Waco War Workers Battle Waco Wolves

The TEM War Workers, recent conquerors of Rosita and other teams, move into major competition Sunday against the Waco army air field Wolves, Texas semi pro champions. They have won 14 of 26 this season and plan an ambitious run against local and out of town rivals, with early tests against the 7-Up Battlers and Cadet Center Warhawks. Lonnie Carlier went five for six as the War Workers beat the Kelly field Thunderbolts 16-6 at Techfield, with Bob Smith adding strong pitching.

TEM Lbe Rosita Mipera Mexico Brooke General Battlers Cadet Center Warhawks

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