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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1943

Page

17

Army League Opens April 11 Amid Board Rental Talks

The Army League resumes April 11 with Brooks vs Kelly Held and Hongo Navigation vs Camp Notmoyle at Tech Field. Games run nightly on weekdays, with three home games weekly. The school board will lease the parking lot and cover all league expenses, aiming for ticket prices of 35 cents general, 5 cents for box seats, and reduced rates for children under 12, pending final approval.

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North Texas Falls to North American Aviation in Ft Worth Meet

In Fort Worth on March 17, North Texas State Teachers of Denton fell 30 27 to the North American Aviation quintet in a quarter final game. The Eagles, after a strong national showing, overtook North Texas early in the contest and held the lead despite a late rally to cut the margin to three after halftime.

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Seals Trade Belma For Steinbacher

In Frangieco on March 17 the Seals completed a trade sending Belma to the Steinbacher club for Henry Steinbacher a former Willie Bux outfielder with Buffalo in the International League as part of a midseason deal officials confirmed.

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Little Rock Ace To Indianapolis Trade Announced

The Indianands Indians of the American Haspitail psaoclation today AtHonced the purchase of Jim Trexler veteran southpaw Pilcher from the Little Rock club. The two year old Trexler had appeared in ten games for Little Rock this season. Murray Tenan Dead in New York after a sudden attack at the sports desk. He was 44 and had been with the paper for 17 years. His widow is Mrs Cerallith Tlahe Ty nan.

Animanapolis Unig Indianands Indians Jim Trexler Southpaw Pilcher Little Rock Trexler Murray Tenan New York Murray Yon New York Herald-Trittine Theyther Sporta Desk Tynan Trittine Atatl Cerallith Tlahe Twa Entro. T Cardinal Ron Brendon Leute Tolay Brendon Harry Walker

First Track Meet Thursday at Alamo Stadium

The article describes upcoming track events across multiple high schools Burbank Lanier Harlandale and Edison Brackenridge and Alamo Heights with meets at Alamo stadium Heights field Edison and Brackenridge. The UIL four event program starts at 4 p.m. Contenders for the regional meet will be in action as weather caused postponements and a reshaped three way event with Austin High School.

San An Jonie Burbank Lanier Harlandale Alamo Stadium Jefferson Alamo Heights Tech Tae Nivet Hela the Heights Field Edison Edison Bearal Brackenridge Sagins Wats Austin High School Edisor Arango Heights

Loyola Coach Returns to LaSalle Post After Loyola Departure

Rene Bradiñas, former Loyola University head football coach, is appointed head coach at LaSalle University in Philadelphia. He led Loyola 1935 to 1948 before resigning when Loyola dropped football for a period.

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Dixie Howell Transfer and Denials Reported

Dixie Howell, former Alabama star, connected with Florida and Athens moves. The report notes a denial and mentions a transfer from a U S military aviation school at Hollywood Florida amid wartime education efforts.

Dixie Howell Florida Athens, Gu I— Uieut Dixie Howell University of Alabama Gudfron Flash U.S Wavalair Egylgation Hollywood Fis

Wing 4 tops Army-Y League in USC action

Wing 4 from the Sen Antonio Avalion Cadet Center moved into second place in USC Army MLCA standings after a decisive victory over the Duncan Gf ntafion complement team. Houdo Poat still leads with a balanced 6 players scoring in double figures. Team names and roster come from an incomplete recap with multiple OCR errors but key players Perry, Iapy, Box, and Johnson contribute scoring in the 40s range for the victors.

Sen Antonio Avalion Cadet Center USC Army MLCA Jens Wolwar Perry Iapy Wink Dicah Tenney Ant Box Ténair Usc-Salvation Army Wing Petry Gisdrone Lay Edgar Keith Hredl Dancaa Thi Medlers Loper Box Sturet Johnson Bardowkt Airaham Norwman

Mack's Besse Placed in 1-A

Philadelphia lefty Mack Bess is classified 1-A comedy draft status. Connie wired him to report for A's training camp in St. Louis after a tentative date failed to be set. Bess, 27, has no children.

Philadere Nin Merman Bess Philadelphia Athlees Southpaw

Pacific Coast Conference Football Folds

Pacific Coast Conference plans to end its current football structure with California schools Stanford UCLA Southern California and California weighing home and home schedules to cut travel. Arnold Eddy of Southern California argues for continued football with minimal travel and considers rematch implications and a potential Rose Bowl connection depending on Western Defense Command approval.

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Dorais Suffers Fractured Skull After Ski Accident

Detroit ski accident injures Charles E. Gye Darats a famed coach known as Gus Dorais. Dorais, recently stepping down as University of Detroit football coach, is hospitalized after a fracture sustained at the Detroit Athletic Club. Delzols Lions owner Corel Am Nall tied to the incident.

Detroit Charles E Gye" Darats Detroit Athletic Club Diorais Uiversity of Detroit Nas Tecane Corel AM Nall Delzols Lions

Dan's Cafe Drills in Spanish-American League Practice

The Dan's Cafe baseball team plays a 2 p.m. practice at Shidayabi Concepcion Park. Tryouts are available with Bedsile Pollock. contact 1 clues show a phone-like number 1¢-2762 for details.

Dan's Cafe Shidayabi Concepcion Park Bedsile Pollock

Sportlights from a San Antonio air base golf and miltary life

Sportlights notes Captain Duff Suddumn and other local figures tied to Camp Mackall and Stockton Field. It highlights golf wins by Jimmy Chasey from Brackenridge Park, a 12 year old air corps captain instructor, Harmon Capelin’s rise in the Air Forces, and San Antonio ties to the Army with mentions of baseball at Kelly Field and local athletic history. It also mentions guards at the camp and a running joke about a halt bang exchange.

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Baseball Camps Rise as Tigers and Dodgers Set Spring Plans

Camp rosters form as teams including Cleveland, Detroit, and Chicago prepare for spring training. Veterans report for workouts in Florida and Georgia, while outfield prospects like Brath and Waner draw attention. Managers seek upgrades, with Brenton, Durocher, and Cronin shaping early lineups as players report to Bear Mountain, Camp Breckens, and other sites.

Barasota Fin Florida Bear Montala Pitener Paul Darringer Chicago Orters Jimmy Wilson

Hubbell Sees Long Season Ahead Says He Will Pitch On

Carl Hubbell, 40, speaking at Lakewood, reflects on a lengthy season and his evolving pitch mix. He notes he may pitch more often this year, works to stay in shape, and explains adjustments to screwball and fastball usage while addressing labor concerns and team prospects with the Giants during spring training.

Bod Considine Stan Carl Hubbell John D. Rockifeller Lakewood Owen Oxlaham City Oklahoma University

Brady's Coaches Depart for Shipyards in Wartime Service

Brady High School loses its football basketball and track coaches as Maren Brady and Vernon Stuart join the shipyard effort in Puget Sound. Holwich Short Hollard Tom, longtime Brady leaders, depart with naval service common in wartime. Ireland, famed for district titles, ends nine year coaching era. Birth notices noted in Light and KTSA broadcasts.

Brady Maren Russ Hoxland Vernon Stuart Beady High School Beaty Bulldogs Fonthotl Menter Puget Soir Wash Rosittans Marth Layhole Hone Ireland

Phillies Weigh Flock of Trades Amid Spring Drills

Training camp buzz as owner Bill Cox negotiates with the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates and another club. Philadelphia seeks help from Fireballer Bave Dahlgren and infielder Danny Murtaugh, with Randy Litwhiler and Ed Levy back in play. Ellen and Levy details cloud potential moves as Landis may rule on Ellen retirement and Pulllies. Two new players, outfielder Rot Northey and pitcher Walter Berk, joined the squad.

Sears Bill Cox Cox New York New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Magnete Geny Nugent Reseua Phils Bave Dahlgren Brooslyn Nhd Tamopron Cudlklelier Ganny Litwhiler Sted Dany Murtaugh Fent Ick Ellen Yankees Etten Ellen Yanks Bisom Ed Levy Atenel Gettehrs Wil Virginia Tila Sepgon Levy Landis Pulllies Harald Rire Mie Rott Northey Walter Berk

Central Catholic boxing finals move toward decisive rounds

Central Hi Boxing card advances with six more Agnis added to the Wednesday lineup at Central Catholic High School. Five to six bouts slated per afternoon as the tournament progresses toward finals. Opening round results include Harold Ressinge at 100 pounds and Raul Cortez at 1t pounds with rapid knockouts and close decisions among other matches.

Central Catholic High School Bature Vsernos Harold Ressinge Mwey Raul Cortez Woolly Heller Claud Shockey Rudy Wilkent Robert Charles Artz Fabio Hye Tom Keating Frank Loessberge

Pro Basketball title clash in Chicago stadium final

Oshkosh meets Fort Wayne for the championship as Washington Bears, a flashy team, clash with Chicago defense in a hard fought game. Fort Wayne edges past Dayton, while Oshkosh relies on a fast break by Charley Shippingentout to salvage a 50 35 result amid chaotic play.

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