Local Parks Host Spring Training Games
Three spring training baseball games unfolded across Pittman Sullivan Park and Tech Field as the Foledo Mud Hens and the San Antonio Missions began their second week. Tech Field drew fans to a big league style setup with scouts Kritch and Boring and umpire Bob Austin. Players from Toledo and Wichita Falls rotated through two lineups, while manager Timmy Adair guided Missions and several retirees reported in uniform.
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Pittman-Sullivan Park
Tech Field
Foledo
San Antonio Missions
Techield
Joe Kritch
Ing Boring
Bob Austin
American Association
Kyitehmen
Okrio
Cf Galle
Coron
Hatch
Bel
Ignasiak
Thompson
Huffman
Cox
Cole
Knuepper
Harshang
Bierer
Kraus
Fi Louman
Morjoseph
Campbell
Shy
Anderson
Szuch
Jere
Mass
Komer
Sertich
Bilbrey
Finger
Brokhaus
Timmy Adair
Pittman Sullivan
Norbert Litzinger
Paul Kak
Toledo
Cornelius English
Joe Rayne
Andy Anderson
Rayne
Elwond Knierim
Golfers clash as Austin hosts Brackenridge Park match
The Austin group beat San Antonio 40 to 72 in two divisions at Brackenridge Park. Lonnie Wendland led with 73 gross on 5 handicap. Next Sunday’s meet at Brackenridge will split into two divisions with $5 entry per bracket and prizes for winners.
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Austin Kowers
San Antonio
Austin
Ward
Retugn
Brackenridge Park
Bac
Austin Municipal
Alamo City
Austin Mayers
Lonnie Wendland
Pon Ximvers
Nhy
Kelly Quintet Edges Taximen In Exhibition Comeback
In a Woodlawn Lake court exhibition, Kelly Field Civillan-Fuer tops Taximen after trailing 19 11 at half. Joe Craft and Joe Dunhum sparked a late surge with Craft scoring 12 of his 16 points in the final half, leading the Kelly quintet to a spirited win over the Bell Taxis in the national AAU tournament event in Denver.
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Kelly Field
Civillan-Fuer
Denver
Bell Taxis
Woodlawn Lake Court
Kelly
Joe Craft
Joe Dunhum
Craft
Dunkum
Algo
Maily
Csate
Ema
Pankura
Railay
Reefer
Dora
Thomas
Adams
Arrellano
Maguez
Benavides
Stina
J. Tostiplez
Mare
Fort Worth Edison Track Meets Week Preview
Fort Worth Edison and Fort Worth meet previews highlight weekend events with Jefferson Brackenridge High schools and South San Antonio sending 15 and 9 athletes respectively to the southwestern exhibition. Mattson illness limits Fort Worth Olympians. Texas Longhorns lead college standings with 49.6 points as Corpus Christi and Abilene compete.
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Laredo
Fur Alshey
Plocal
Jefferson and Brackenridge
San Antonio Tech
Burbank
Fort Worth
South San Antonio
James Heiser
Ea Mattson
Edison
Madays
Iattson
Mattson
Arnold Af
Pete
Oklahoma
Corpus Christ
PhartSan Tuan Alame
Jefferson
Abilorio
Brackenridge
Tech
South San
Harlandale
Tech Tran
Caesar Bernal
Ray Lurralde
Robert Lea
Martin Garcia
Art Bernstein
Jeff
Jack Sehleuning
Gerald Sahin
Burbants
Miller
Fing
Albert Reed
Arthur Amaya
Edge Busch
Harlanssle
Stourth
Francia Myers
John Seller
Myers
Harland A Jc
Texas’ Longhorns
Eres A
Unclear historical horse racing results from Callafiin track event
The report lists numerous horses and owners in a muddled account of races at a California fairground, with results across mile and yard distances. Names include Lilly Boy owned by Alfred Grey, Power Doll, Robbo Barks, Mildred Nennle, and Warrent Gregorys Lady, along with a car race at Sluis Volo Amusement Center and a last line noting a schedule cancellation.
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Lilly Boy
Alfred Grey
Ba Hobrecht
Mary Brown
Warches Howbrecht
Bi Bennia
Robbo Barks
Tools
Mildred Nennle Phrey
Grant Mike
Kenneth Hammonds
Eax’ Akers
Buckaroo
Jack “Forrenter
Bucko
Varia
Mildred Denny
Toots
Greory
Warrent Gregory
Bye
Lote Smith
Sluis Volo Stotd
Drezram Swadny Aftarnoan
Apadulova
Walker Williama’ Patay
Chater Davilaong
Tony
Beth Vesten
Calla Sinty le BR
Bely
Pers Bony
Iimbalta
Talia
Rocky
Toby RiSler
Tin
Ester
Aquilla Repeats in State Girls Basketball Title Run
Aquilla high school girls basketball completed an undefeated season to win its third consecutive state championship with coach John Cox absent on travel. Betty Cox led the team from the bench, guiding victories over Friona and Follett as Aquilla claimed the title in Hilshoro. Her insight, gained from playing at Blum High School, helped shape Aquilla’s record run and the coach’s daughter, now at Baylor University, previously played on the squad.
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Quilla
Texas
Maron
Aquilla High School
John PL Cox
Aquila Eh
Beetty
Ats. Cox
Blum
Friona and Follett
Hilshoro
Aquila
Tex
Aquifia
Baylor University
Weekend sports roundup from Michigan and beyond
A garbled late night digest records Notre Dame winning a key conference event as Michigan State grabs another title, with Minnesota and Illinois also showing strong showings in swimming and wrestling. Wayne State places second in a Big Ten style meet while boxing and tennis results share top spots across cities including New York and Baltimore.
Polo Crowds Watch Wittla Led Wietham to 85 Victory
Crowds gathered Sunday at Brackenridge park and Miller field as Hartman sparked Wietham to an 85 point win over San Antonio. Johnny Japham started for the Reds, while the Blues' lead was built by Wittla’s strong play at Miller field.
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UEO
Brackenridge Park
Miller Field
Wittla
Hartman
Wietham
San Antonio
the Park
Johnny Japham
Reds
Veteran horseman F. D. Holway dies at 75
Veteran trotting enthusiast F D Holway age 75 dies early Monday in San Antonio after a long career at the state fairgrounds Sedalia Mo and later in San Antonio He is survived by his widow two daughters three sisters and a brother one grandson and two great grandchildren Services will be held at Porter Loring chapel Tuesday at 2 pm with Dr Frenes M Davis officiating and burial at San Jose cemetery
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Rank D. Holway
Old Fairgrounds
Eads Avenue
Civil Service
Holway
San Antonio
Sedalia
Betty Jean Street
J. W. Draner
Local Army Navy YMCA Free Throw Test
The San Antonio Army Navy YMCA announces one local organization will join the Army Navy YMCA national free throw tournament open to all service personnel. Zach contestant may take 100 free throws on any standard court with results due by March 15. Further information is available from Kenneth Edwards and Day Brandt at 422 North Alama Street.
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San Antonio Arny-Navy
Army-Navy
Zach
Kenneth Edwards
Day Brandt
Jerat
Aj Resulta
Anny Navy
Anny Navy ¥. M.C. A. Before Maren
Edwards
Brandt
North Alama Street
South San High Holds County Meet Invite at South San Track
South San High will host the second annual county track meet for A, B, C and midget teams of the Bexar County Junior Conference on the South San track Tuesday night March 19 starting at 6 30. Bobcat Coach James Eisner announced the event with Alamo Heights and Harlandale teams expected to compete.
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South San Antonio High School
Bexar County
South San
Bobcat
James
Ieiser
Alamo
Harlandale
Houston Y Wins TAAF Cager Title
Houston Y captured the TAAF basketball title with a 53 to 51 victory over Globe Rivcraft of Fort Worth Sunday night. The hard fought final saw Dallas Dr Pepper and Dickason Jewelers of Tyler named in the aftermath, reflecting a tense regional event.
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Fut Wuorsis
Houston Ymca
Stile Taaf
Globe Rivcraft of
Fort Worth
Dallas Dr. Pepper
Dickason
Jewelers of
Tyler
Anglers to Give Fish No Rest This Season
Washington dispatch notes a postwar fishing boom with 8,280,253 people buying fishing licenses in the fiscal year ended June 30, 1945, up 449,755 from the previous year. License revenue across 48 states reached 10,030,311, Michigan led in licenses with 487,515, while California collected the most revenue. Nonresident licenses for 1944-45 rose by 138,952 to 57,850, signaling renewed interest in long fishing trips.
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Washington
Templaton
Negaon
Mlichigan
California
Snead Shines In Golf Loss
Virginia's Sam Snead, hailed as a future star, lost the Miami four ball final 1 up with Teammate Sam Byrd to Ben Hogan and Jimmy Demaret at the $7500 event. Hogan's clutch 20-foot birdie on the 36th clinched the title as Snead vowed to compete in winter events and pursue the money, claiming back trouble vanished.
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Miami
Fla
Virginia
Sam Snead
Mr. Galf
Nelsons
Nogans
Sam Byrd
Snead
Ben Iogan
Jimmy Demaret
Hot Springs
Jacksonville
Greensboro
Charlotte
Ike
Snead Ag
Serious Rolfer
Nogan
Agah
Hogan
Texasireball
Shead
Byrd
Angan
Byron Nelson
Harold
Poor Talent Shuts Chicago's Stadium
Chicago March report says the Chicago Stadium, the nation’s largest indoor arena, will close amid protests against boxing. Arthur M. Wirtz, executive vice president, cites lack of fighters able to draw crowds after suspensions of Arturo Codey and Lee Savold following a no contest bout on March 1.
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Chicago
Arthur M. Wirtz
Pbresident
Arturo Codey
Lee Saveld
Paterson
N. Z
Ninols Athletic Association
Indoor Trackmen Head Westward
Indoor track action shifted westward as New York star Marcel Hanagana dazzled in distance events while Tom Olin of Manhattan chased points. Record attempts and regional marks highlighted the meet with Conwell of the Shore AC edging world indoor standards in the 1000 yard run, and Carr in the 14 3 clocking near record pace.
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New York
Macheoe
Saanee Garden
Knights of Clan
Serta
Inter
Marcel Hanagana
Mansenne Qosed
Tommy Olin
Maratea
KacMichel
Gil Dodds
Port Arkins
Mariso
Tea Régnska S
County
Alea
Ad Conwell
Bhore A.C
Atwartean
Eiaw Kava
Ind Verde
Uwodyavda
Brownink Roan
Failte Creek
Rees
Ktuw
Tlowevir
Franceraich
Baskin Wins City Tenpin Title At San Antonio Meet
Grace Baskin tops the City women’s bowling grand final with 1829 in Class A and takes the handicap prize at the San Antonio Women’s Bowling Association event in the Municipal Auditorium west wing. Tournament manager Helen Huetz will finalize prize lists by Tuesday as standings reveal multiple names and totals across classes and doubles. Henry Grun defeats Frank Alvarado 2144 to 213, advancing in the YMCA open handball tournament with quarterfinals slated for Monday.
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Race Baskin
San Antonio
Maincenter
Helen Huetz
Eet
Honk
Gites Tyncraten Bene
Central Dries
Staaz Frank Hillebonnets
Clase
Caerateh
National
Claus
Violet ‘True Bayecks
Henry Grun
Frank Alvarado
Gran
Mike Guerra
Bob Cotter
Jack Denike
Alex Lerner
Eacle Cobb
Ben Trevino
Alan Withee
Baseball Chatter Mixes Trades, Talk and Spring News
Baseball chatter reports player trades and rumors from spring camps. Peck wants out of Milwaukee as Yankees and Cardinals discuss deals while Rosters shift. Giants beat Dodgers 7 2 in a spring exhibition as teams plan upcoming tours and training pauses.
Midget racing thrills as Vukovich shines in Pan-American day
Crowds packed the Pan-American midget speedway Sunday as Billy Vukovich and Jerry Piper powered new cars with motorcycle engines. Cal Niday won the feature after a dramatic start with a crash that left Vukovich and Piper landing on four wheels. Jimmie Hicks led in the stock car showcase, setting a course lap record of 32 seconds, while Vernon Walker dominated the jalopy races in Dallas and sustained injuries in a separate wreck ending at a local hospital.
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Billy Vukovitch
Jerry Piper
Vukovich
Cal
Vukovitch
Piper
Jerm Pipes
Bing Vakoviteh
Phomay
Cal Viday Leland Alas
Dilek
Buaz Basten
Wed ‘Redees
Lower Tarri2
Tex West
Olesg
Terry Iper
Lee Pliwers
Dave Beton
Tiny Walrerieckt
Claes
Teatize
Tex Wind Bhinnn
Dave AcRoe
Meet Slane
Dav
Billy Koviteh
Retindan
Buzz Barton
Terry Piper
So Ward
Buel
Minget
Jimmie Hicks
Barney Little
Lield
Barney
Hicks
Ruet
Vine Tells Barnes AsHtererd
Linnie Hicks
Berlin
Withara
Hotaty Sik Blefield
Hin McCall
Hte Swintorg
Harolt
Barne
Mttlefield
Cuban Baseball Contract Crackdown Near Opening Day
Cuban sports officials announced a five year suspension threat for any player violating revised organized baseball contracts. The move targets players from Mexico and the Cuban League with sanctions set to begin by opening day, while mediation efforts seek cross border contact agreements with the United States and Cuba.
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Biarca
Corns
Pistoner A
Lee
Sousdas
Alterna
United States
Cuba
Mayer
Hie Muse
Ara Gardella
Na Reyes
Tamas de la Crut
Cincinnati’ Reds
Alex Cerra
Eli Valdon
Hottizudi Ont Merito Acosta
Buw Ha Vata Anley
Florida Twiernes Fone
Chaydler
Hele
Lou Risin
Pilcher Pyeddy Mavkin
Weay Aching
Chanter
Wenalty
San Antonio Wins 1897 Southwestern Bowling Tourney
Oklahoma City March 11 San Antonio was awarded the 1897 Southwestern Bowling tournament at the annual delegates meeting. Kyle McGee of Wichita was reelected president, Simp son of Tulsa elected vice president, and Cliff Gallowey of Fort Worth became secretary-treasurer. The Alamo City did not oppose the 1947 event, to be the association’s 20th tournament. The article notes San Antonio players and various scores and participants, with many names and figures listed among the standings.
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Oklahoma City
San Antonio
Kyle McGee
Wichita
Kan
Simpson
Tulsa
Cliff Gallowey
Fort Worth
Alamo City
Association
Egham Sss
Star of San Antonio Pintopplers
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