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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1943
Page
7
Brooklyn, June 22. The Dodgers signed Johnny Barkley as a stopgap infield fix while Wee Teese faced a tough, aging lineup. Barkley, 28, failed to secure the grade as he entered the major leagues amid a cautious roster shakeup.
Charley Parker of San Antonio comments on Herold Davis winning sprints at the national A A W meet in New York. He notes Davis clocked 10.3 for 100 meters and 20.2 for 200 meters amid windy conditions, while Parker’s own bests include 9.5 for the 100 and 20.6 for the 220 in prior years. Parker has recovered from an operation and plans to take up golf next, with a fancy tournament slated for August.
Philadelphia June 22 The Athletics announce they will start Tom Clyde for the St. Louis Browns but the move draws attention from fans and observers. Clyde, once a flashy figure, has drifted through several leagues and now joins a Texas league farm system in Wilmington Delaware as the modern season opens.
St Louis report states Browns regular first baseman George McQuinn left for Arlington Virginia to report to his draft board for assignment. DeWitt, the club’s general manager, noted the draft letter had been in the mails for days after McQuinn toured towns. McQuinn, married with a child born last October, was with the team in St Louis yesterday.
Teen golf veteran Jeanne Cline of Bloomington tops opening round at the tenth annual Indiana women’s state golf championship. Cline carded a two over par 74 medal round, besting Ruth Move of Peoria and defending champ Virginia Ingram as 62 entrants compete at Olympia Fields No. 1. Other contenders include Dorothy Foster of Springfield and Mrs Harold Moore of Navajo Fields, with scores spanning the field.
June orders call seven Hardin-Simmons football lettermen to report for Navy reserve duty. John Raymond Cook of Baird Jim Graham of Kaufman Ralph Marmotejo of El Paso and others join the roster as they head to the Navy's school at Kansas State Teachers College Pittsburg. Additional names listed include Jennie Cortese San Angelo Jin Oatlaws Goose Ore Rob Steel Hinatington and Fort Worth.
A historical notice invites men aged 18 to 26 to consider aircraft cadet service. It explains eligibility at 17 with later activation on turning 18, outlines steps: visit the Aviation Cadet Examining Board, pass mental and physical tests, and receive Wings as a reservist ready for active duty after the 18th birthday. Requirements include birth certificate, parental consent for those under 18, and three letters of recommendation.
Young men not yet inducted are invited to become Aviation Cadets in the air service. Mental and physical exams are conducted at Aviation Cadet Examining Boards. Bring birth certificate three letters of recommendation and parental consent if under 18. soldiers need commanding officer permission to take the exam.
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