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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1942

Page

3

Toledo Club Also Waits On Verdict In Baseball Plans

Harlingen chamber of commerce directors meet to decide San Antonio Missions training arrangements with the St. Louis Browns farm system’s Toledo Mudhens. Missions general manager Guy Airey waits by the phone as Valley officials weigh releasing players to train in Valley towns. A decision could force the Missions to stay near home for spring games and allow an understanding to schedule exhib1tion games with the Minneapolis Millers. Weather delays and travel concerns hinge on the verdict.

Harlingen Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Missions St. Louis Browns Toledo Mudhens American Association Guy Airey Missions Sarsagén Teledia San Antonio Sears Minneapolis Millers Aebelation New Braunfels Brownsville Alfey San Benito Weslace Toledo Ventlemen Minneapolis Harlingen

Shooting Event Results in San Antonio Skeet Week

Report of the weekly shooting at San Antonio Guy clubs noting perfect scores and top finishers in the 20 gauge skeet division. Names include Jack Berman F Blackstock Ed Jasse and others with scores ranging from 42x50 to 50x50. Various shooters like George Mansfield and Leigh Taliaferro also listed with mixed results.

San Antonio Jack Berman F. Blackstock Souness F. Blackslish Ed Jasse Jy Hixoc Jack Morse Skent Fra Herpel EG Basse C. W Extremet Leigh Taliaferro

Dog Trials Postponed By Weather Delays Grand Junction Meet

The Grand Junction event faced postponed dog trials due to poor conditions. Officials announced changes to schedules as teams and patrons waited for better weather. Positive notes highlighted performances by Stacey and Bird, with emphasis on the ongoing running and water provisions for the dogs.

Grand Junction Test Stacey

Sullivan Trophy Honors Mitchell as athletic fame endures

New York reports the Sullivan Trophy award ceremony where Weslie Mae Mitchell wins. Remarks highlight Mitchell’s outstanding record and fame. The event includes reactions to rivals, noting Cornelius Warmerian and other contenders, with praise for athletic dedication.

New York Larry T.- Denedetin Weslie Mae Mitchell Leste MacMilin Michett Cornelius Warmerian

Central Catholic to open Texas Catholic League play vs St James

Central Catholic High School begins its drive for another Southwest Catholic interschool league basketball title with a Friday opener against St James High of Port Arthur at St Mary’s gym. The schedule shows several byes and first-round games, with Cathedral's defending champ status noted and a later slate including St Henry’s, St Mary’s Port Arthur, and other affected teams.

Central St. James Central Catholic High School Texas Catholic Cathedral High Schoal el Faso Hornets St. Mary's Port Arthur Valer F. Golatka St. Mary's St. Joseph's Victoria Kirwin Galveston St Joseph's of Yoakum St. Edward's of Austin Dallas St. Anthony's Joreaument Im. Andl Cathedral of Hi Parous St. Joseph's of Laredo Central Catholic High’ School St. Henry's Hornets el St. Anthony's Yellow Jackets

Stall space crunch hits Churchill Downs horses and stalls

Louisville report shows 3000 horses for 1500 stalls as Marahel Genial Tom Young, track superintendent, seeks wide cooperation from owners and trainers. Prominent stables including Calumet and Ashland plan shipping to Kentucky between March and March 15 for Derby trials with subscriptions for Debutante and Bashford Manor far above last year.

Louisville Marahel Tom Young Churchill Dawns Young Jane Dai Ae Kentucky Tris Hose Hovses Warren Wrights Calumet Mike Way W. EL Botting Cistle View Dusen Clark Myandicap Debutante Bushford Manor Chiurchill Galumet Whirlaway Milky Way Gailehadion Clyde van Dusen Tom Bashford Manor

Dodds Shines at A A U Indoor Championships

Gil Dodds, a 23 year old Nebraskan studying in Boston, drew the most applause at the national AAU indoor championships despite four world marks being set. Rice paced the three miles in 14:45.7 while Seton Hall posted 7:39.8 in the two mile relay and Borivan ran 4:43 in the 100 meters.

Dodds New York Gil Dodds Boston Greg Rice Endest MecMitehell James Sullivan Rodds Qone MacMitchell Garden AY Bloz Tech Seton Hall John Borivan

Ty Cobb Greatest, Says Connie Mack

In a 68 year baseball career Connie Mack declares Ty Cobb the greatest player ever to come through in a pinch. Mack, manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, adds praise for Cobb and notes other notable figures in the sport.

Connie Mack Ty Cobb Mayer Talladeima Athletics Mack Waterbucket Philadelphia

Bowling leaders reach halfway in Southwest tournament

Wichita Kansas March 2 14 leaders in the Southwest bowling tournament at the annual event reached the half way mark with competition today including Class A five man team Texas Tresler Dallas 2005 Ginny 4 singles Ramsey Kansas City 672 M Hopkins Kansas City 663 Kinney Wichita 648 Buddy Bo Tales 7.

Wichita Kan Maren Texas Tresler Dallas Ginny Ramsey Kansas City M. Hopkins Kinney Buddy Bo Tales

2000 See Hope and Ruth Win at Golf

In Sacramento California on March 2 a golf exhibition featured Bo Hope Babe Foulke Bing Crosby and Governor Culbert Olson. Olson shot 29 17 over par. Hang's 74 led individuals Crashy 71 Ruth 86. A distraction occurred at the fifteenth tee when a hot dog vendor shouted. The match benefited the American Men Grass.

Hope Ruth Sacramento Galif Bo Hope Babe Foulke Bing Crosby Culbert J. Olson Hang Crashy Babe Ruth Governor Olson Jess

Touring Net Pros Headed for Los Angeles in Major Trek

Touring tennis stars Frank Kovacs Dan Budge Bobby Riggs and Fred Perry depart Miami for New Orleans for late night matches then head through Texas to San Antonio for a Friday show at the Municipal Auditorium. By mid March they move to California and later Jersey City for May action as Kovacs climbs toward Alexis Thompson’s $100,080 in the bras round robin.

Miami Frank Kovacs Dan Budge Bobby Riggs Fred Perry New Orleans Crescent City Texas San Antonio Municipal Avdlloriumn California Heetless Jersey City Kuvecs Alexis Thompson Kovacs Hiritich Perry Biscayne Bufore Satiety Lottja Henle Nana Tepping Craig Wood Harry Richman Sheila Barrett Fred B. Sniter Jase

Juniors Play Wednesday In City Class B Final

A three game series between Lanier and Emerson for the fulin city Class B basketball championship will be played at Jefferson Wednesday instead of Tuesday. The game time is listed as 4 p.m.

Lanier Emerson Fulin City Jefferson Wednesday Tunsday Annoureca

North American indoor skating championship crowned

New York City bridge painter Van Putgen and Mire Gordon lead a field of skaters as North American indoor champions. Jon Bartholomew of Minneapolis finished strong for second place, while Startielriner claimed third. Contenders raced for top honors across the meet with tight finishes and notable performances from Nutley and Newark participants.

Artrovt Moreh Sherman van Putgen New York City Mire Eling Fiogda Gordon New North Amerlcan van Utten Jag Washington Hudson River Arcora Place Jon Bartholomew Minneapolis United States Nori Startielriner John Shamitne Cann Wan Utter Eeenid Hare New Yorker Harlinlomew Bartholomew Kielan Raymond Buin Nutley Anilanlage Alend Alps Allen Haertara Neookiya Tao Wis Muyenbia Fen

Pairings Late Today in State Meet

State meet pairings for AA A and B divisions announced in Austin. Twenty four Texas high school teams vie for state titles with regional winners including Childress Austin El Paso Denton Dallas Week Wacd Guskin Jeff Davis Houston Robstown Lakeview Grane Gatese Way Elkhart Nederland Sid ney Lanter San Antonio Bias Pass Clue H Stratford Burkett Sid el Boles Home Suinland Addicks Fayetteville Ingleside Alpine. Finals set for Saturday across divisions after Thursday and Friday opening rounds. Early favorites include Austin El Paso and Jeff Davis in AA Van and Sidney Lanier in A with Ingleside in B. Only two teams from last year returned Waca and Jeff Davis.

Austin Wparch Insta Texas Texas Glasy Childress el { Paso Denton Dallas Wacd Guskin Jeff Davis Houston Robstown Lakeview Grane Gatese Alpine el Paso Jefe Davis Sidney Lanier Avid Ingleside Waca Jeff Davia

Neighbors to Kelly Field Training Cadet Arrives

Bonny neighbors report a short stay near Kelly Field as the 1942 Missions begin spring training. A cadet passed exams and will train as a flying cadet and be stationed at Kelly Field, with Tulsa and Omaha as his home areas.

Bonny Neighvors San Antonin Kelly Field Tulsa

Ice Hockey Results From Various Leagues Shuffled

Ice hockey results from multiple leagues show Montreal 1 Brooklyn 4 in overtime. Detroit 2 Yaverttenette 4 Chicago 3. New York Jersey Skeatera 2 bition. New Haven 5 Hershey 1 Washington 5 Providence 2. Buffalo Indianapolis 7 Philadelphia 3 Omaha 4 Minneapolis 2 St Paul 5 St Louis 2. Dallas 3 Baltimore 9 Atlantic City New York 6 Heaton 0.

Hoalona Detroit Yaverttenette Taronte Chicago New York S. Jersey Skeatera New Havel Hershey Washington Providence Fittabureh Buffalo Ingianapolis Philadelphia Omaha Minneapolis St. Paul St Louis Kimen City Dallas Jeagie Baltinore Atlantic City New York Heaton American Hockey Association Ted Pas St. Louis St Paul Omona Minnexports Divination Kansas City Fort Worth Dallas Ui jToronto Boston Ren Ae al Atrait Wee

Bad Day for School Start At Pillmane Sullivan Park

A damaged OCR fragment reports gusty winds and a tree incident near Pillmane Sullivan Park as the training school opened at the venue. Another session is tentatively planned for next Sunday with Alfred Sandy Sanchez involved.

Gan Antonin Pillmane Sullivan Park Alfred Sandy" Sanchez Hare

Ski Jumpers Rewrite Record Book In Last Meet

Iron Mountain report details a war era ski meet where Torger Tokle set a new United States record off Pines Mountein with a 269.4 foot jump despite a cracked ski. The event saw multiple class records, with Ralph Biethla and Alf Rogen among top finishers. Tokle may retire from competition as he plans army service this summer.

Iron Mountain Mien Maren Dheme Uon United States Pinesmountein Chars Torger Tokle Brooklyn N Pines InOlinvain Snoqualmie Tore Couintry Wealy Ralph Biettla Ishpeming Michal Biethla Taggar Arneson New Talph Thorsen Jim Running Bewich Charles Sedivee Madistn Jolt Wis Tokle Leonard Treltin Ralph l Slemer Trans Norway Alf Rogen Sun Valley Torho Arb Devin Lake Placid N.Y

Holdouts There War Or No War Preview Of Spring Holdouts

Holdouts persist across major league camps as teams prepare for the Grapefruit League season. Yankees, Tigers, and Dodgers face salary disputes while other clubs report limited holdouts and early signings. The feature notes a volatile stretch as rosters settle and players await new terms amid wartime pressures.

New York Maren New York Yankees Yankes St. Petersburg Fla Dimag Joe DiMagely Ed Barrow Red Ruffing Bill Dickey Charley Keller Joe Gordon Red Rolfe Tigers Lannhing Trout Buex Newsom Luther Thoma John Gorsica Bat Sullivan Rudy York Rip Radcliff Bar Ney McUosky Dick Wakefeld Brooklyn Rodgers Heya Whit Jon Wyatt Wyatt Tarry MacPhail Smilar Connie Mack Philadeliia Athletics Dirk Siebert IL Oy Rob Jone Dutch Leonard Stave Sandra Bruce Campbell Washington Senators Leonard Clark Griffith Pittsburgh Pirate Viner DiMaglio Bob Kiinger At Louis Cardinals Jerank Respi Eddie Lake Woody English Boston Red Box Ted Williams Reol Jimmy Foe New York Giants Dick Bartell Jeff Heath Cleveland Indians Roy Wertherly Chicago White Sox Bb. Louis Browns Cincinnati Weds Chicago Cubs Boston Braves Philadelphia Phile Billy Myers Gabe Fa Erle Braves Belf Reda Dodgers Giants Havana Athletics Beattle Anaheim Calif Yesterny

Six Teams Enter Y Valley League Schedule Released

The Valley league opens March 18 under director Willard Brown who says the same players from Basketball Iragua will form the valley league team. Teague will play Monday and Wednesday nights with a schedule spanning one year.

T. M.C. A. Valley Willard Brown Valley Hall Brown

Warren to Head Anglers in San Antonio Meeting

Warren to head the Anglers Union at a San Antonio gathering held at the Chinler hotel Tuesday night. The session included a discussion of an upcoming Hone! angleta tournament and featured prominent figures in attendance.

KE Warren San Antonio Anglers’ Lab Chinler Hotel

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Missions Camp Leslie MacMitchell Gilbert Dodds Boston A. A Toledo Club Verdict AL WO Mr. Twitchell Red Bank N. J Joseph C. Irwin L.A Mercer Begley Keynes Asmaeney Sthma Montreal Urooklyn Dovertime Barket Tesm Issa Opa Texne Wesleyan Howard Payne NeMurry Dante Baker Bouthwesien Austin Collese Trinity Saaring Payvee Cotton Wills Bexarry Barham Lai Wien Authweatern Darmon Alea Lurey Age Bath Laker Ve Amend Austin College Sherman Tueeday Southwestern Brownwood Brooks Sellt Rurin Ath Setings Senadron Brooks Fiel Feam R. C. Thomas Lanifishire T. TL. Lighttant Wit Cummings G. GO. ‘“Athary W. Avdurvis Kensall W. Gidones Macoper Vottrmka Field Whade Bnanle Y Valley League Warren
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