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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1942

Page

3

San Antonio Mission managers plan first spring exhibition

The San Antonio club will stage an exhibition game Sunday at Techfield with many players vying for spots. Manager Winegamer aims to test many prospects, including Hal Burek and John Homer Gibson, in three-inning stints as they prepare for the season opener.

Tnegamer San Antonio Baseball Club San Antonio John “Red” Hansa Fase St. Louis Browns Chuck Stevens Toledo Jerry Witte Witte Beal Stevens Young Hanson Tennessee Ralph Wincegamier Missions Techfield Winegamer Kindergarten Fred Haney Gemer Ifaney Uty Hal Burek Meridian Mira Mart John Homer Gibson John Paviick SL. Joseph Mich Dim Bilbrey Youngstown Ohio Carthage Sanford Mission Star Anc Garrison Lafayette

Colorado Wins But Illinois Takes Licking

Colorado defeated Kansas City bound opponents 46 to 44 while Colorado edged Kansas 41 to 40 in western play. Dartmouth beat Rice 53 to 47 as Rice rallied with Palmer scoring 18. Kentucky beat Colorado 46 to 44 in New Orleans. Dartmouth’s Kinney added eight in the rally, and Stanford topped Rice 53 to 47.

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Berger Helps Navy Team Boosts Batting Power

Former major league star Wally Berger reported for duty with the United States Navy baseball team. Berger, who spent 15 years in the majors with the Braves Giants Reds and Dodgers, joined the squad at the Naval Training Station bringing outfield experience and a steadying influence.

Berets Hie Naval Teniting Station Wally Booger Berger Boston Braves New York Giants Cincinnati Teds Los Ampeles Pacific Seapun Hey Navy Cay Indie

Time Out For Victory Piit

KANSAS CITY March 21 UMA Ute sugar rooted put of birariamate of soda will win Rollers for a Basketball player. Just ask Frosty Cox Colo rade Wi coach Midway In the first half of the Bulls western NCAL A playoff gate with Kansas last night Star Pete s McCloud developed a stomach cramp. The team called him out. McCloud tipped in 19 points to pace Colorado to a 46 44 victory.

Kansas City Frosty Cox Bulls Kansas Petes McCloud McCloud Colorado

Phillips and Denver Face A.A.U. Final Battle

Phillips 66 Oilers of Oklahoma and the Denver American Legion clash in the N A A U final to decide the title. Bartlesville's Phillips region stars Cathey and Oakwood's Denver team vie for the long rivalry's crown in a nine forty five p m San Antonio time championship game.

Denver Saatch Phillips 66 Oilers Oklahoma Denver American Legion San Antonio Oilers Bartlesville Cathey Tives Safeways Nuggets Holly Wood Jack McGracken Bill Stratinigan Wallywood Fife T Hat Tulsa Oilers Chuck Hyatt Phillips Hyatt Oakland Calif Galdea States Andre (Han City Auditorium Joe Hank Luisetti Philips San Francisco Olsfopis

Fort Sam Houstin boxers win clean decision over Randolph

Fort Sam Houston boxing team defeats Randolph field rivals in a decisive victory featuring Eddie Ownby and a series of short bouts. The results list names such as Aragon, Teher, and Hale among the performers, with several matches ending by decision and by rapid points in the second round. The event showcases Fort Sam Houston athletes in a packed hangar setting.

Army Randolph Eddie Ownby Fort Sam George. Zurner Sinaland Long Jane Rendalan Feriyate Aragon Privete Randel Hale

Rodgers Scores Only Owl Win in Tennis

Rice player Jack Rodgers defeated Earl Earslett in a No. 1 singles match, the sole win for the Owls in a hard fought series loss to Tulane. Dilly McGehee beat Rey Galan in a decisive doubles pairing, while Bartlett and McGettee contributed in singles and doubles as the Greenies dominated the rest.

Rodgers Owl Houston Jack Rodgers Rice Earl Ears' Lett Kidane Olagies Alin Canelley Owls Greenies Sted Dilly McGehre Tofane Juin Rey Galam Rien Lou Schopfer Kiane Jimmy Whiter Roy ‘Bartlett Bryant Bradley Eat Bartlett McGeteee Ringers Gladesan White Bartlett Senepter Bradley

Singer Starts Saturday Sport Slants Show

Jerry Singer launches a new segment titled Sports Slants on KTSA. The 4 minute program begins at 6 45 PM each Saturday, featuring discussions on current sports, interviews with notable figures, and previews of upcoming sports events according to SPITES News.

Jerry Singer Adic Stalian Ktsa Singer

Brooks Field Hops On Hondo High

Brooks defeats Hondo High 10 to 1 as Rollmig’s Mymer powered the center field fence to prevent a shutout. Brumley Sachovacs and Reger pitched for Brooks while Hollmig and Harlure handled the mound for Hondo.

Brooks Field Hardo High Schaol Brooks Rollmig Hondo Brumley Sachovacs Reger Hollmig Harlure Honde

World Record for Freddie Wolcott at Chicago Relays

Freddie Wolcott dominated the 16,000 crowd at the 7th Chicago Relays setting multiple marks. He broke a 40-yard dash time record, equaled a 50 and 60 yard sprint standard, and shared a 60-yard record before edging past rivals in the Relays record performance. Warmerdam and others challenged, but Wolcott’s surge and a tight field produced a headline sprint and relay showcase.

Shicago Greggs Rice Gornellas Warmerdam Anie Chicago Errelksie Wolcott Wordfeeld Louk Wolent Rice of Houton Nordin Maries Dne Stanon Allan Tripiich

Girls Start A.A.U. Cage Meet Sunday

ST Jobern Mo March 23 one of those basket gatherings opens a week long national championship buildup. Losers drop to consolation bracket while Friday crowns the national champion and consolation chain. Twenty two entries definite with a possibility of 24, Herd short due to war expenses, defending champs Flyers among leading teams with Kansas City Denver and Des Moines close behind.

ST. Jobern Truch Attentian Ag Belionar AL AL Uy Wohlen Rconsalaliad Chainn Ose A. A. Iimal Kansas Bumbay Tittle Rock Ark Flyers Kanan City Ettered Denver Des Moines Palringh

Keeton Wins Randolph Job In Pitchers Duel

Keeton, formerly of Louisville in the American Association, starred at Randolph field Friday as the Ramblers defeated the University of Texas 4 to 3. He allowed few hits in a mound duel with Langhans, while Dumke and Tankersby held UT scoreless for long stretches. Wally Fortune and Jake Tomsic supplied the Ramblers’ offense with key hits, and Randolph remained unbeaten in three starts.

Mark Corm Koeln Randolph Field Arager Bunkee Langhans Dumke Theest Tankersby Price Randolph Tts Ty Hie Irvin Fortune Chick Mard Sh Jake Tomsic Hamblers Tantersy Pal RTF I Brite Tankertely Rodalph Trintin Ae AL Taylor Ayon Barkin Reema Hans Randal LON Py Summeey

Southwest Conference track stars duel in Dallas meet

A feature Southwestern University track meet showcases Texas, Rice and Texas A at and mixes in strong showings from Dallas and San Antonio schools. Top events include 20 yard high hurdles with Ow ens of Howard Payne and Bucek of A and M, plus Alamo Heights relay favorites and new meet records amid a brisk wind.

Atee-Texas-Aggie Oaltte Ee University Péte Owens Howard Payne Nodes Roy Bucek Mali

Longhorn Baseball Manager Boosts Team Popularity

Bob Roche of San Antonio manages the Texas baseball team again, a highlight of his ability and popularity. The piece notes a student fan mood and two years of involvement in university sports, emphasizing the manager's impact on the program.

Longhorn University of Texas Bob Roche San Antonio

China Grove Wins Rural Track Meet at Edgewood

China Grove school captured top honors in Bayor county rural track and field meets held at Edgewood, scoring 43 points in the boys division and 25 in the girls. Mike Jusik led with 23 points, A Adams of Southton set a discus record at 106 feet 4 inches, and Eva Nell Nestzel led senior girls with 34 points. The meet featured senior and junior events across boys and girls divisions, with multiple schools competing for high point totals and individual marks.

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Name Gives Him Chance on the Mission Roster

Old-time baseball fans note the appearance of Joe Covaleskie on the San Antonio Missions roster. The right-hander, from Tremont, Pa, showed speed and strikeouts last season at Paragould, Northeast Arkansas league, with 15 wins and 267 strikeouts.

Maie “Cavaleskien San Antonio Missions Joe Covelesele Harry Caythe Inxkie Ang Statney Covaleskle Iaat Mission Owlfield Techtelat Ted Trem Shamokin Joe Cavaleskle Mission Pitcher Paragould Covaleskie

Robinson Pushed To Defeat Rubio

Harlem welterweight Ray Trevinson rallied to drop Norman Rubio in a six to eight round clash at Madison Square Garden. Rubio staggered by a hard seventh round barrage, Robinson’s left hand fractured in the opener but he pressed on for a 29th straight pro win, 23rd KO, as officials halted after Rubio bleed from a left eye. Attendance 1,274. gate $22,000.28.

New York Ray Trevinson Walloper Harlem Norman Rubio Madison Square Garden Mae Rubin Robinson Ray Arthur Donovan Juan Z. Phelan New York Mateatitelit Commission Chemsy Pro Anva Taparbayt Howes King of the Wellere Red Cochrane Auky Uncle Sam's Navy Hoag Rubio Harvey Dabs Windsor Ont Detroit Sammy Secreat Pittsbugh Cleveland Boston Lensenkine Mike Keplan Marty Serva Rehenectady Coast Guardsman Young Kid McCay U. S. Army Associated Press Robbison Rp Blow

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