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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1943
Page
8
The New York Baseball War Bond league lists Disin Walker of the Brooklyn Dodgers as the citys most popular player with Ernie Lombardi of the Giants a close second. Fans vote via ballots to name their favorite amid wartime support efforts and bond drives.
Harry Koester was elected chief of a bowling organization by directors Monday night due to press of army duties. Albert Elsenanner became vice president, Oliver Klaus re-elected secretary, Louis Kopplin treasurer, and Klaus and Kopplin remain as holdover directors. New board members are Charles Zizelvain Henry Best and Captain Albey Heevenholl.
An unclear report notes Lehmberg carding a 73 in a school athletic context at Brackenville Park. It mentions Thomas Portwoods, Felix Ullrich, and alleged witnesses, with references to prior best scores and a Sunday round. The piece is fragmented and reads like a local sports brief with garbled phrasing.
Davis J and Walsh report on Arlington Park stables and the racing scene. Whirlaway and Count Fleet are highlighted with retirement rumors and big stakes at Arlington Park, including a $1.88 million overall stakes outlook and potential ownership issues for horsemen.
July marks a possible return for Alsab and Whirlaway’s absence noted. Whirlaway, shipped to Calumet Farm near Lexington to rest after an injury, retirement confirmed by owner Warren Wright and trainer Bern Jones to avoid a further career ending breakdown. Alsab’s status remains unclear as trainer Sarge Swente reports no definite timetable.
Catherine Fox is highlighted as a rising talent in open golf with early life details. The piece notes her junior beginnings, family background in golf, and international exposure, including connections to England and the Kidderminster Golf Club.
MRS KIATAN QUALIFIES IN SAN ANTONIO AS SHE OVERCOMES STAGE FRIGHT. THE FIELD INCLUDES RETTY JAMESON AND A GOLF TEACHER FROM MEXICO. THE EVENT HIGHLIGHTS LOCAL CONNECTIONS WITH ARMY NURSES AND OFFICERS PARTICIPATING AS COMPETITIVE GOLF CARRIES THROUGH MONDAY.
Patty Berg of Minneapolis staged a remarkable comeback in the Western ape event after an automobile accident left her with a shattered left leg. She carded an even par score to win the medal, while Elizabeth Wicks of Long Beach, the national champion, posted 69 in earlier rounds as contenders battled for match play and medals across a packed field.
Cadet Center and the War Workers square off at the base diamond at 5 p.m. Tuesday as both clubs chase a berth in the top group. Woody Johnson will start for the Center against War Workers ace Frank Rocamontes, with a pivotal game shaping the division standings and tension high after a 14-2 loss by Honda.
Fragmented report covers Highland Park and nearby teams in varied softball results and upcoming games. Mentions Parke Presby, Baptist groups, and multiple venues with mixed outcomes and scheduling notes for Wednesday through Thursday periods.
A fragmented box score lists players such as Hartung, Naranjo, Hemphill, and Wilson with runs, hits, and fielding details. Includes pitcher notes, innings pitched, and umpire names Williamson and Meyer, reflecting a wartime league game between teams including Madura, Livingston, and Charpant.
Brown Ramblers after a 13 to 1 win over the 2974 Aviation Squadron from Alton field will play the Black Missions at Tech on Wednesday and then meet the Hondo Navigation squad twice. The Ramblers, batting out hits, aim to clinch the series with strong early offense.
The article reports Major League Baseball clubs donating their receipts to the National War Fund. It notes past drives raised about 2,506,630.30 and outlines planned relief days June 30 and July 23 with doubleheaders. Teams include New York, Cincinnati, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Boston, Detroit, Washington, and Chicago.
The notice lists games across national and American leagues with matchups including National League games Pittsburgh at Chicago Philadelphia at New York and Chicago at Boston. It notes twilight games and shifts in venues and times across cities like New York Boston Philadelphia Washington and Cincinnati.
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