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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1945

Page

14

SAAC and Hondo Open Second Half at Tech

The Service Baseball league begins the second half Tuesday with the Gedot Center Warhawks hosting the Hondo Comets at 8 30 p m The Hawks led by right hander George Woody Johnson face Rey Brgellags of Hondo in a key early season duel Randolph leads the standings while San Marcos Brooks Cadet Center and Hondo chase in a crowded league slate Four former Warhawks eye action while San Marcos and Brooks meet in the late game Also Henry Wyse Tulsa born Cubs pitcher entered Oklahoma City tryout as military service decision looms

Service Baseball League Gedot Center Warhawks Hondo Comets George Woody Jonnsoh Hawks Rey Brgellags Honda Secon Randolph Fort Sam Houston Rangers Teague San Marcos Brooks Cadet Center Hondo Fort Sam Walt Nothe Mel Deutsch Ganders Navigators Warhawks Hardy Martin Neil Murphy RY Knapp Russell Goff Hilmer Borchers Joe Janowski

Greenberg to Return to Detroit Lineup Sunday

DETROIT June 26 In a argument Hank Greenberg will return to the Detroit lineup Sunday for his first appearance on the diamond in organized baseball since joining the army four years ago. A captain he was recently placed on inactive duty and will occupy left field in a double header with the Philadelphia Athletics. In Washington, June 26 (P) The Washington Fest reported Capt John K Guddy Lewis, former Washington Senators star, will be released from the army next month and return to the Senators. Lewis joined the air force in 1941 and will receive an honorable discharge within 30 days. President Clark Griffith hopes for the report but heard nothing since visiting the Senators’ training camp. Lewis, with an over 300 batting average, played third base and the outfield for the Senators before entering the army.

Detroit Hank Greenberg Tiger Rsh Army Hank Tglett Philadelphia Athletics Jimmy Cuttan Washington John K. “Guddy” Lewis Washington Senators Shirley Povich Post Lewis Feld Indianapolis Ind Chine-Burma-India Senators Air Force Clark Griffith Senaters

Dykes Promises Sox to Be Tough

Chicago White Sox manager Jimmy Dykes vows his club will be tougher than expected in a two week home stand facing Boston and Cleveland. He cites strong pitching and improved hitting led by Cass Michaels as the Sox aim to climb the standings in the American League East while road trips to the Browns and Browns, plus a tough stretch against eastern clubs, test their depth.

Chicago Tules Boston Red Sox White Sox Nats Cass Michaels Sox Browns Jordan Cleveland Detroit Lewis Comiskey Park

Night Game Ace Tops Baseball Star Parade

Allie Reynolds of the Cleveland Indians leads a list of top night game hurlers based on win loss marks, with 2 0 record after six starts. Reynolds beat the Browns 2 1 on May 2 and again on June 15, and defeated Washington and Chicago White Sox in other outings. The field includes Slug Kucki, Van Lingle Mungo, and Jack Creel each unbeaten in three starts, highlighting a strong year for late games across the majors.

Allie Reynolds Cleveland Indians Uyl Reynolds Slg Jukucki St. Loui Browns van Lingle Mungo New York Giants Jack Creel Cardinals Browns Washington Chicago White Sox Tawa Reynold Indians Tonkuck!, Wrowns Ant Ano Ciel Cantina Voor King Doles Chayman Oode-Philg Lot Ovennire Mem Mane Coldwell White Sox Gromek Dodversch Ear Kramer Browny Ncae

Gilbert's Record About to Be Ruined by Streak Struggles

ATLANTA Thine 26. Seven man star Larry Gilbert faces a Nashville Vols team mired in the Southern Association cellar, 99 games back of leader Atlanta. Gilbert says a solid winning streak is needed, lamenting past second-division finishes across the years.

Atlanta Manter Larry Gilbert Ray Nashville Vols Southern Association Teague

Baseball card with scattered league games and box scores

A cluttered sports snippet lists Tuesday baseball matchups across the National and American Leagues with scattered results and notes. It mentions Jack Dempsey turning 50 on Sunday and references various teams, cities, and schedule items in a jumbled format.

Cuccinello and Holmes Cling To Swat Leads

New York June 26 Braves slugger Tommy Holmes and White Sox star Tony Cuccinello hold flat batting marks in the majors as leaders in their leagues. Holmes has 10 hits in 95 at bats for a .106 average, Cuccinello slips to .342 with seven hits in 29 at bats. Miami? No, the standings show Goody Rosen of Brooklyn and Whitey Kurowski of St Louis among leaders, with Mel Ott and Paul O.rella in pursuit. Care of Washington tops the American League runners-up with a .327 clip, while Nick Etten and Hal Peck keep close to .320s.

New York Braves Tommy Holmes White Sox Tony Cuccinedio Holmes Cuccinello Whitey Kurowski Mel Oth Giants Rosen Skiddie Paul Cavarella Cubs Washington George Care Jover Nick Ette Yankees Hal Peck Athletics Boston Bob Johnson Salines Piayard Avarretin Cage Newsore Und Gime Brooklyn Newark Buninski Sir McGarrarel Hammann Guecney Chine Bock Philadelrile Alephans St Louis Stirnweiss Zaz Edlal

Medalists Shine in NCAA Golf Qualifiers at Ohio State

In Columbus, 16 players vied in NCAA golf playoffs at Ohio State after war injuries and service years. Howard Baker, Dick Whiting led scoring. Dewitt Nunn of West Point stood out among out-of-region entrants. Ohio State teammates dominated day one with Bickeyes claiming team title and Baker lone medalist.

Columbus Ohio Jungav National Collegiate Athletic Association Ohio State University Howard Baker Ohio State Mandy Dick Whiting Nelie Dame Cologne Germany Np 14 Whiting Herridden

Texas Longhorns Withdraw From National Golf Tourney

University of Texas golf team, Southwest Conference champions, withdrew from the national collegiate golf tourney when Nat Johnson received orders to report for naval induction. Remaining players Sterling Brown Ing of San Antonio, Allen Humphrey, and Cath Vine were listed with scores and identifiers.

Columbus Ohio University of Texas Nat Johnson Texas Naval

Golf star battles infection after hip injury

In Gallipolis Ohio ip golf strengthens himself and Mat pitched and puked using crutches to get about He played through 564 holes daily while doctors blame an internal hip bone infection Baker says he hid it while seeking test golf balls at the hometown course A hill operation to remove infected bone shortened his left leg and forced an unorthodox stance, with most weight on the left leg and drastic bending of the knee.

Baker Gallipolis Ohio

Austrian Kids Cheer Baseball Victory Recap

Austrian crowd watched Heintzelman star pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates twirl through nine batters as his team defeated the 5th Infantry Division 2 to 0. George Archie and Harry Walker played key outfield roles while Paul Wargo sparked the win with four hits in four at bats.

Tradn Austria Youngslees Heintzelian Pittsburgh Pirates É5th Infantry Division Th Armored Dirls George Archie Washington Senators Harry Walker St. Louis Cardinal George Scharein Philadelphia Phiilite Paul Wargo Hoeherter Internationals

New Orleans Hopeful Docusen Beats Terranova in Eight

New Orleans 18-year-old Docusen overwhelmed Pul Terranova of New York in eight rounds, landing superior speed and power. Terranova won only one round, with Docusen improving his punch accuracy in a pro debut-like performance.

New Orleans Anne Bemarn Woousey Pul ‘Terranova New York WBA Chimp Docusen Teranova Doursen Terranova

Thumbs Up In Spotlight At Santa Anita Handicap

ARCADIA Calif June Thumbs Up salutes railbirds as pre race favorite for the $100000 Santa Anita Handicap. The film magnate’s horse is back to his four year old form after injuries. Johnny Longden rides with Gay Dalton Paper Boy and Ites-Baoang also listed among strong contenders for the nine and a quarter mile feature.

Arcadia Calif B. Mayer Railbirds Johnny Longden Santa Anis Mexico Gay Daletow Brie-a-Bac Paper Boy Gay Dalton Ites-Baoang Paper Boy Santa Anita Georgie Woolf Jack Westrope Pries-Bee

Segura Drives Title Bid In Broad Tennis Field

Segura, a top seed from Rcundoria, opens against Notre Dame’s George Ratterman in the first round of the national collegiate tennis championships at Wark. Favorites advanced as Frank Willett, Nick Buzo, and others won their early matches. The second round and first round doubles begin this afternoon.

Byanston Ush Fancho Segura Rcundorian George Ratterman Notre Dame Segura Ratterman Jance Pancho Hlight Wilmington Del Frank Willett Georgia ‘Tech Brenden Macken Wil Jism End Mary Nick Buzo Voh George Pepperdine College Los Angeles Richsrad Shapiro Chicago Fom. Burke Miami Tiniverary Sawa Frank McCatler Texas Stan Glnrk Galifornia Tech Dick Warner Utah Harry Wammack Uceat Frank Mehner Army Arnold Beik Ser College of the Pacific Once Gardai Galfornia Tech Harcourt Waters Tulane Willi . Beale UCLA Bernard Bertzen San Antonio William and Mary Rh. F. Crawford Pilsworth Donnell Southern Calfornia James Griffin Naty Hubert Rance Walter Lum I Pardur Martin Yvenclich UGTA Mebner John Binntan Bartzen John McGrath Michigan State McCarter R. A. Davie Navy Aingies

Villanueva Wins in Pittsburgh Bout as Zivic Prospect Shines

In Pittsburgh, Villanueva improved his record by outpointing Jimmy Addereon of McKeesport in a semi final bout. Justo Fontana of Milwaukee stopped Jimmy Kid Hatcher in the ninth round, while Fontana’s protege forms part of Zivic’s lightweight group.

Jonnoy Villanueva San Antonio Fritzie Silvie Zizic Pittsburgh Jimmy Addereon McKeesport Justo Fontana Milwaukee Prestege Zivic Jimmy Kid Hatcher New York

Boxing Fight Results From Newark to New York Cards

Fragmented report lists multiple boxers with scores and outcomes across Newark New York and surrounding areas. Mentions Hafz New Hafz 142 Ark antpolated A tack, Bron Jobnean 136 New York knockout, plus various fighters including Lylell Oaks Call and Perry Mount Vernon.

New Hafz Ark Bron Jobnean New York Newark Lylell Dawn Castillons Akan Jory Bi Stanyord Ann Vines Lansatva Mount Varna V. Onnens Ieee Mount Vernon Washington Apron Perry Asnostay Washington Ynoexa Hadla Huta Baltinone Freaiy Ruwsn Yewark Jackie Fulci Johany Reown Meerer Jeane Mo Vanay Iicaco Adiley EAL Detroit Hubert Tags Ae Chicago Drew Rat Brown West Apringfield Mass George Gopper Fitapat Angel Gevinbey Sacramento

Racing Notes Spotlight June Stakes and Aqueduct Card

Horse racing notes report wins and stakes results across June. Notable performances include Zenith Whe and Olympic Zenith in New Jersey circuits, Elpizenared at the American Oaks, and Brandywine, Ditie, Wook, a Brandywine, with Mulitple winners at various tracks. Detailing include Derby and Suburban feats, Derby winner Azzaro and Musk Mosh debuting Sunday, plus a suspension for Apprentice Jockey Lawrence.

Favorites Win In State Tennis

Fort Worth dominates opening day as the Texas sectional tennis meet begins at Colonial Country Club. Lon Ann Peery of Fort Worth defeats Houston star Elizabeth Eby in the women’s singles, with several ranking contenders upset in first round play and Fort Worth players posting notable wins.

Fort Worth Texas Colonial Country Club Lon | Ann Peery Miss Peery Elizabeth Eby Houston Miss Eby Wor Whe Goung Lough Bud Turner Waco Alnglea Billy Collins Collins Twico Pic Hollis Young Filington Jack Levinson Ken Crawford Dallas Malcolm Snowet Herbert Kerren San Antonio Eg Rosenwasser

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