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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1944

Page

2

Ott Giants Boss Prepares for Army Induction Next Month

The Giants plan for Mel Ott to enlist within a month with manager Boudreau awaiting details. Other players like Phil Welker and Johnny Lindell face pre induction examinations and travel for required physicals as weather and schedules disrupt spring camp efforts.

Ott Giants New York New York Cats Dyenold Camden Loy H Boudrent Cleveland Indians Linsh Menarigs Lees Lakewood BN. C Boudreau Trinexar Phil Welghand Chicago Woirtraib Toledo Johnny Lindell Yastien Visu Allanite Cluts Lindell Temple City Calif Drath boatHe Allantie City Minden Iansaearth Corapbel Ion West Ane Winkler Caleee Fran Coiadhes Tabor Muthonties Norier Haakis Cadel Devlin Lai Melton Miter Willy Howe

Jefferson Mustangs and Brackenridge Eagles Dominate State Track

Jefferson Mustangs and Brackenridge Eagles of San Antonio emerged as Texas track favorites after two meets. At Fort Worth they split top prizes with Brackenridge taking four firsts across meets. Parker extended his win streak to 39, marking fast times in the 100 and 220 while Grieber returned from injury to add speed for the short dashes. The coming Texas Relays April 1 looms as the next showcase, with Edison favored in conference races and Lanier’s Shipman entering navy service.

Jefferson Mustangs Brackenridge Eagles San Antonio Texas Fort Worth Alamo City Kiels West Texas Jeffs Reagan Ionston Timne Mustangs Eagles South Texas Laredo Jefe San Jets Samiels James Bodlford Brackenridge Parker Priday Tremense Grieder Tivin Jack Grieder Gripser Irvin Jack Faison Alamo Stadium Edison Rces Bears Harlandale

Cardinals Face Uncertain Shortstop Situation In Spring

National League champion St Louis Cardinals begin spring training facing a key issue at shortstop with Martin Marlon’s army induction looming. Cards may rely on rookie second base options and include Orn Burnett as a top prospect while Al Schoendienst is eyed as a potential overhaul piece. team officials stress readiness for all contingencies and defend the middle infield plan.

Caird St. Luis Cardinals Martin Marlon Fabio Joie Cardinals Sam Bread Cardinals Marlon Nest Marton Orn Burnett Sacramento Tne al Schoendienst Wam Wybern Rochester Marlon Pourlcen Tilly

Syracuse Hopes for Revived Football Program

Syracuse University plans spring drills as a first step toward reviving football after wartime disruption. Athletics director Andreas TeW emphasizes a fall schedule depends on spring results, with a cautious approach and exploration of all possibilities. Tennessee also hopes for a return this season after an absence.

Syracuse Syracuse University Enid War Department Tew Andreas Sathletics

Champs Crowned At Ft Worth Rodeo Show 1944

Fort Worth crowds witness six rodeo champions crowned as the 1944 Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show concludes. Winners include Homer Pettigrew in bareback bronc, Tanis Brooks in steer roping, and Roge Patenn in boxing finals with multiple weight crowns decided during the event.

Fort Worth Méltelais Homer Pettigrew Springer N. M Fred Radsky Denver Colo Tanis Brooks Fiorence Atviz Atviz., Ne 1943. Teateo Association of America and National: Rodeo Association Safdle Beane Roger Patenn Doeard McCrovey Deadwood Rodrigues T. A. Gleb Slocum Cresson Roxie Rosquez Avsmando Delgate Patron Frank Duran Rodriguez Benny Wagner Gieh

Weekend Sports Headlines From A Rumpled Ledger

Disjointed report covers multiple sports events and figures. TylaseyawsalhyeY Tilepecan tops quarter results and a wrestling champion is noted. A Yale swimmer sets a 497 record while golf and horse racing draw large crowds at Charlotte and Bay Meadows. Individual athletes and teams like Washington-Dudier 8 DeGroot and Sgt. Tamme Thompson are mentioned amid scattered results and attendance figures.

CHO GH Tylasey Awsalhyey Tilepecan Puk Heban Baltinave Bkie Bonatr Drevy Menage Ew Park Washington Dudier Reventhan Rochester University Coat London U. S. Army Tillan Blige Yarsday Sgt Dutch Harrison Joade San Mates Calif —Catitortita Bay Meadows Thia Rushin Unversitie Texas Swignaires Trans A and M Gregory

Mexico City Triumph in Western Association Series

Mexico League MEALO GLY faced Muskogee of the Western association as Manutt Salvaderra hit two home runs and a triple Sunday enabling Mexico City to win 6 to 4. Ramon Braganda, Cuban, homered for the losers. Al Puebli and Cuban Marvo Laredo combined for the win while Alejandro Crespo drove in four runs for the Border City victory.

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Cawthon to Stay As Brooklyn Coach

Former Texas Tech head coach Pete Cawthon will remain at Brooklyn as head coach. On a visit to his mother he confirmed a long term contract, effective since last July, replacing the temporary terms. He was also reported as a potential Auburn candidate during the trip with Dodgers owner Capt. Dane Yopping of the U S Marines.

Puus2u Macen Pete Cawthon Texas Tech Alalea University Brooklyn Taodgers Auburn California Dane Yopping U. S. Marines Dodgers Replases

Thirksexr Senior Winner at AmatF golf tourney

Peter Herknee today won in a centry mark amateur golf event defeating Charles Jennings of Roaring Gap Br C to claim the senior title at the Tony Pantl Galf tournament in a tense finish.

Afbring Peter Herknee Cleviland Tony Pantal

Ice Hockey Final and Standings in Turbulent NHL Context

Fragmented standings show Montreal, Detroit, Toronto, Boston, and Chicago competing with uneven records. Semifinal schedule hints at Toronto at Montreal and Chicago at Detroit with multiple cities hosting playoff implications and tentative dates.

ITF Montreal Detroit OB ‘Oronto Ghiteanes Boston New Vol Stanlavacup Platore Goven Kanes Toronto Chicaro Montreat Chicago Montrrel Chicnin New York Chicasa National Amatera

Pigeon Racing Race Falls Short in Poor Weather

In Whitesboro the Central Flying Club hosted a Sunday pigeon race over a quinine distance of Mh mites. Only five birds homed as unfavorable weather slowed speeds. Nancy Murray finished second behind G A Enck, with Enck's pigeons third. Bystanders note a few others in the field. Five lofts yielded no results.

Bacon Pemneny Cettral Flying Club Whitesboro Nancy Murray G. A. Enck George Knoll Alp Nurse Trayd Sr W. G. Entek Fred F. List

Englishmen Win in U S League

The DPalley County Soccer league crowns the Spitfires champs after a 3-0 exhibit over the Hurricanes. The Terrell flying school in Texas, hosting British cadets since 1941, contributes players and ties to this foreign participation in U S amateur soccer. Hansen, from Manchester, is among the England natives involved.

Terrell A. Ramsden Committee On Sever Iy Ie Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Hansen England America Manchester

Seeing Eye Derby Winner Triumphs in Mexico City Derby

Three-year-old Seeing Eye Derby Winner Midlew Wes Ed by Bulldog and Owena won the $13,000 added Derby Mexico to Sunday securing a trip to the Kentucky Derby. Jockey Darrell McCown of El Paso led Espionage into a late rush but finished behind Seeing Eye Derby winner. Nurse's Arty trained by L Sierra placed third. Don Jose Hy, another Kentucky Derby aspirant, finished near the back in a photo finish. A crowd of 37,804 witnessed the event at New Orleans track.

Wes Ed Mar Gus Seelig Bulldog Owena Mexico Darrell, McCown el Paso Texas G. Putnam Nurse's Arty Cuban L. Sierra Chihan Oscar Peritn Don Jose Hy Ben Smith New York Bruno Poplar Mexico City Jose Hertere Caracas Venezuele Binke Serend Eve Shera New Orleans Wilo Seeing Eye Don Jose H Hurehilt Clasare

Joe Dunn Veteran Baseballer Dead at 58

Joseph E Dunn, 58, who played with the Brooklyn Rodgers in 1908 and 1816 and later managed numerous minor league teams, died Sunday in Spring Fieou. He spent 11 years as a pro player and 16 seasons as a minor league manager with clubs in Dallas Springfield Ohio Salt Lake City Bloomington Birmingham Evansville Elmira New York Hazelton Pa. He also scouted for the Detroit Tigers in 1923 and 1924.

Fieou Joseph E Dunn Brooklyn Rodgers Dunn Dallas Springfield Ohio Salt Lake City Bloomington Birmingham Evansville Elmira Hazelton Padie Detroit Tigers

Charlotte Golf to Wind Up Tuesday

Weather caused a schedule shift as the Charlotte open golf tournament contends with postponements. Harrison led after 36 holes with 136 while Dutch and Jug McSpade were popular contenders for the $10,000 event, as 42 pros and 15 amateurs advanced.

Spt Ernest Joseph “Dyrieh Harrizon Army Air Forces Harrison Noles Wits Arkotisan Charies Jug McSpade Byron Nelo Nelson Wlaney Lime Orl Anther National Oper Fryer Bethesed Lord Byron Jay McSpaiten Ax Harrison Harman Johnny Palmer Badin Tanburg Sinters

Politas Girls Reach Home After Travel Turmoil

Politas girls basketball team faced a difficult tour when a private bus trip to the United States was interrupted in San Antonio due to a gasoline shortage. Officials arranged public transport to continue the journey home, with the team passing through San Antonio before resuming by public bus. The Mexican consul's office confirmed the disruption and noted the team’s safe return steps.

Ene Politas Mexico City Wineoth United States San Antonio Igton ‘Board Politay Mexico Herve Jheleicia

Lindsay's Net 68 Wins Sweepstakes at Brackenridge Park

Lanary Lingsay topped the Brackenridge Park sweepstakes with a 72 468 after two rounds Sunday. Leroy Brannen was runner up with 71 268, followed by Pred Gamobell 74 5 Arthur Gordon and J R Jones. Twenty nine golfers entered the meet. Buffalo club announced signings of Benny Gana Tom Davis and Henry Nowak joining the Bisons from war plant jobs.

Lanary Lingsay Bravkenidge Park Leroy Brannen Secon Med Pred Gamobell Arthur Gordon J. R. Jones Oana Buffalo Buffalo N.Y John C. Stigiemeter Buffalo International League Baseball Club Benny Gana Tom Davis Henry Nowak Dana Nowak Bisons Davis Hagers+town

Umpire Associations Meet in South Texas Tonight

Members of the South Texas Baseball Umpires Association gather at THO pom in Room A for an organizing meeting on Monday. The San Antonio Softball Umpires Association plans a later meet at the Sanic place with hours to be set.

Sou Texas Baseball Umpires Association Tho Pom San Antonio

Busy week opens with Madison Square Garden doubleheader

NEW YORK March 20. Postseason basketball roundup highlights Kentucky and Oklahoma Aggies in a two game slate at Madison Square Garden. The card kicks off a packed week as DePaul, St Johns, and other contenders vie in regional and national invitationals.

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Parker Stars May Lose Legs After Arkansas Accident

Everett Norris, 26, Arkansas university instructor, died in a highway crash that left Razorback basketball players Lais Beno Nichols and Ben Jones with multiple leg fractures. The collision occurred near Camp Chaffee as the team returned from a prairie game. The other vehicle occupants, Mr and Mrs Maurice Russell of Springdale, were hospitalized.

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Unclear Local Sports Scene In Fragmented Note

Fragmentary OCR notes mention San Antonio amateur event and a 6pm session this week. Names and teams are garbled and unclear, with references to basketball standings and a legal case. No coherent players, scores, or dates can be confirmed from the readable text.

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