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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1943
Page
15
National League standings list teams with wins and losses and notes on pitchers and key players. American League details include leaders, notable games, and pitcher performances with annotations on recent results.
Chronology of Cronin’s pinch hitting feats with the Boston Red Sox, detailing his three home runs in a five-game series against the Philadelphia Athletics, including doubleheader heroics and late-inning blasts. Mentions other AL games and players in brief recap. highlights Cronin’s surge at age 38 and the impact on team standings.
Saturday American League matches include Boston at New York and Washington at Philadelphia with other venues listed by time. Box scores show players Whitehead, Knys, Logan, Hofferth, and Grand ROMO among others with pitching by Batters: Binrton Moseley and Berry.
Atlanta announces a player trade involving Ray Viers of the International League in exchange for Reserve Tiffelder Danny Reynolds and cash. The transaction includes other players partially noted and references to former Atlanta figures and teams in the American Association context.
Dense crowd packs the Municipal building as promoter Harry Coffin stages a rematch between Davis and Bashara next Wednesday night. Davis, seeking revenge after suffering an arm injury, vows to win after two straight losses this month, both decided by the referee.
Captain Gl Tig J Gordel a 1940 Rice Institute star keeps faith as B 25 attached to the Northwest African air base suffers heavy battle damage. Lt Cardi from Dallas watches repairs as Axis fighters press a late assault, trailing wreckage and gunfire around the tail during a costly night engagement.
Former Cleveland first baseman Trosky ends retirement and plans to rejoin the Indians in Chicago as they open a series with the Chicago White Sox. He has lost weight, reports migraines gone, and says talks with management will determine his final status.
In a tight Western League night San Francisco Seals beat Hollywood 3 to 2 in a late burn through extra innings. Oakland also played a twilight game, remaining seven games behind the league leader as Sacramento Portland and San Diego Seattle were postponed due to darkness.
In Richmond Virginia Tay Jannazan from 14914 Brookion nicknamed inipdnted Wind Out narrowly defeats Okie City Buddy Scott from 300 Tampa Florida while Johnny Den from 19% Indianapolis and Prankie Nelson from 200 Boston share notable moments in a disputed card.
The grandparents of prizefighter Lou Nova celebrate their seventieth wedding anniversary at the Arizona Pioneer’s home. Mr. and Mrs. William J. Parker, parents of Mrs. Wandal Sheigley of Los Angeles, were married in Waohalak Miss. on June 18, 187A. Nova’s grandmother is confined to the hospital at home, and his grandfather, age 90, recently sought a renewed automobile license as his eyesight fades.
St Louis June 1 Don Faurot Missouri football coach has been awarded a commission as lieutenant senior grade in the reserve and will take the oath of service Saturday. It is not known if he will be called for active duty.
Washington June 14 194? Barney Ross former boxing champion who fought at Guadalcanal is reported by Navy officials to be flown to New York for further treatment of a wound and malaria contracted in the Southwest Pacific. Sgt Ross has served in combat for over two months and will receive care at the Naval hospital.
Thornton Lee works to return to peak pitching form with exercises and devices to loosen adhesions after a rough stretch for the Chicago White Sox in 1941. The effort centers on restoring arm strength and flexibility to regain previous performance.
A scrambled OCR note outlines a postponed softball schedule in the San Antonio area. It mentions Fram Postponed Anars day ashblaL plo and upcoming games at San Pedro market with references to Brooke Usenerat, Stingon Cillinna, and Stineon Army. Team matchups include Kelty field girls and We Say Antonio, with a Pedro venue noted for the opener and a national tally referenced.
The Boys Club dedicates a new swimming pool at the Moras and Sath Filo streets intersection. It opens at 10 am Saturday with an educational program on learn to swim, diving, and water safety. The facility serves area children under 16, both boys and girls. Parks officials and Police Commissioner Anderson helped with repairs and opening.
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