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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1943

Page

4

Baseball Race Tightens as Leaders Split Week Tests

In a tight pennant chase the American and National Leagues show shifting standings with Yankees and Senators trading wins, Red Sox surging into contention, White Sox slipping, and Cleveland and Chicago battling. Multiple double-headers, late homer bursts, and rain-shortened games shape the race as teams jockey for position.

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Kirby Wins All Sweepstakes In Brackenridge Park Event

Golf sweepstakes at Brackenridge Park concluded with Kirby claiming victory over rivals including Smith and Geld. Allan Mitchell led early with 80, Whitey Sturman among top finishers as Houston hosts a city wide War ad golf tournament closing with 575 players and 57 women in the field.

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Major League Scores Mixed Results Across Leagues

The day featured inconsistent results with New York and Philadelphia games ending in tight margins while Boston and Chicago posted swings in their favor. Pitchers like Livingston Tobin and Winnie appeared, yet several lineups struggled with multiple errors and late surges impacting final tallies.

National Collegiate Tennis Begins With Seeds In Action

In Evanston the 16th annual national collegiate tennis meet opens with three of six seeds receiving first round byes. No. 1 Francisco Segura of the University of Miami awaits Horace Filey of DePauw tomorrow. Other top seeds include Earl Bartlett Tulane No.5 Jimmy Bygarde Notre Dame No.4, and No.3 Louisina State’s s ose.

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Where They Play NORMAV'S BASEBALL SCURDEIE

News note lists baseball games by city matchups and times. Series includes Brooklyn, St Louis, Chicago, New York, Detroit, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington with teams and scheduled Tuesday options.

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Alibi For Rice But Hoega's Great In 5000m Clash

In a crowded 5000 meter national championship, Gunder Hoegg and Greg Rice dueled as Hoegg held form while Rice battled fatigue from marine duties. Hoegg won by about 35 yards, with Rice struggling early then aided by teammates to finish. The field also featured strong shows from New York AC and Californians, underscoring a tight, star-filled race.

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Dead But Rivals Don't Now It

Right-hander George Diehl of Indianapolis Todlans, whom a 1941 heart condition nearly ended, has started a comeback season with three wins for the American Association leaders. Diehl, traded from Hartford as part payment for Johnny McCarthy, previously faced quitting pitching but chose to continue, later joining the Boston Braves organization and now excelling.

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Olympic Club dominates day at San Francisco meet

The San Francisco Olympia Club led a day of strong performances with Harald Davis defending titles in the 200 and 100 meter races and Ardent Tor MacClusky achieving a standout 1000 meter steeplechase win for the AMth time. Other champions from Southern California New York and Sweden retained titles in races across track and field events including hurdles jumps and throws.

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Allstar Girls Softball Game at Say Pena Park

A chaotic summary reports San Antonio outscoring opponents 10 to 6 in a soft ball all star game at Say Pena Park. Players Ruth Lessing and June Rason taunted, homered, and scored in four trips. Teammates Hernd Silalds and Pitsy Parking contributed with a homer and a double. Batteries were Tilee and Baker.

Peat Pan Aacalo Allstar Girls Say Pera Park Sunde Alva Fisher Whaners June Rason Ian Gel Mewenteher Ruth Lessing Hern Silalds Roso Serna San Antonio Kelly Tilee Baker Wellyeld Sitla

Twoulda Been Yough for Parker at New York meet

The San Antonio standout Parker had best career marks after an operation two weeks earlier. He clocked 9.5 seconds for the 100 yard dash and 20.6 for the 220. Davis of California posted 10.2 in the 100, wind aiding. Texas teams shone with multiple podium finishes. Cummins and Wal kings led hurdles wins while Rice and others scored in sprints and jumps.

Charey Parken Hinceaathey Jefferson Adust Minn Harold Davis University of California Anil New York Tae Davis Parker Texas Rill Cummins Alor Pete Walkins Port Sam Houston Texas A Billy Christopher Kira Doug Jaques University of Texas Christopher Ted Willegerry Trampsson Gunder Hoorg Kod Greg Rice Rice Bert Sem University of Teas Thompson

Menefee Sets Golf Record At Spurs Course

Local golfer Menefee shot a record 65 at the new course arrangement, with Rod Detange and others present. The round featured a strong front and back nine and was noted as the course record under the adjusted layout, though an out of bounds issue affected the final score.

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Brooks Staves Off SAACC Baseball Drive

Brooks Staves off SAACC's baseball push as Dick Midkiff racked up 13 strikeouts, tying a league record, in a 0-3 win over the Cadet Center. Golosky and the Ganders collected 11 hits but couldn't overcome Brooks, who rose to third in the standings.

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Army Box Scores Reveal Mixed Results Across Leagues

Detailed box score excerpts show multiple players and teams such as Villarreal, Cooper, Morris, Schuck, and Novak contributing hits, runs, and RBIs. The report includes pitching lines, errors, and fielding notes, with mentions of notable players and managers guiding various lineups.

Waco Team Seeks 21st Victory in Houston Clash

The Waco Flying School baseball squad aims for its 21st win of the season on Monday at Houston against an all star lineup. The club’s prior win came Saturday when Nick Popovich pitched five hits allowed in a 6 5 defeat of the Consolidated Vultee team from Fort Worth. Popovich is expected to start again Wednesday night against the tough Arey Antonio Service Baseball League team. Sid Hudson 16 was unable to pitch in the recent Antonio game.

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Greenberg Advances to Elite Class in National Clay Courts

Chicago’s 22 year old Greenberg joined tennis elite by defeating Billy Anthert in four sets to reach the national clay court final four. Upset in doubles saw Southern California pair Cordell and Kimsbrell topple Talbert and Greenberg, while Fauite Bel and Nancy Corbett won the women’s doubles title. Greenberg remains active in military service, awaiting call to duty.

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Burke Knocks Out Wright In a Hurry

Oxéon light heavyweight Burke knocks out Sgt Harry Wright at Bushnell hospital in Bingham Utah in two minutes ten seconds of the third round of a scheduled 10 rounds. Referee Max Baer dismissed Wright’s handlers’ protest. Burke lands a low blow before Wright folds. An exhibition by Burke and his brother Buddy Baer preceded the bout.

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