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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1944

Page

5

Mort Cooper Holdout Dampens Cardinals Contract Talks

New York March 23 UPi Big Mort Cooper star pitcher and 21 game winner last season remains unsigned as he rejected a second contract offer. Cardinal president Ian Brenlon confirmed the holdout and stated Cooper has not agreed to terms despite earlier jokes about a deal.

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Authentically tangled pro baseball camp notes surface

Chaotic draft of spring training chatter includes players Cooper Walker, Jainny Gorsica, and Bill Michiglasan signing with multiple clubs. Rumors touch Petrait trade talks, Hin Gallagher announcing signings, and various rosters from Cubs to Yankees and Browns with scattered names and speculative prices.

Newsom Fails to Pass Army Screening at Fort Jackson

Columbia March 22. Louis N Babe Newsom manager of the Philadelphia Athletics was rejected for Army service at Fort Jackson during the pre induction physical test. Newsom home is Hartsville South Carolina.

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Softball League Schedule Altered by Association

A disrupted softball league schedule is reported with unclear text but indicates changes to upcoming fixtures and dates. The notice mentions a meeting or decision affecting when games will be played and who participates, with emphasis on next Monday or Friday shifts.

Perfect Games Decline in Bowling Across Years

Report from the American Bowling Congress shows a drop in 300s since 1941. From 235 games in 1941 to 84 this season, despite 1675 more teams registered, the perfect games tally has fallen.

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Death Claims Al C. Jonas

Al C. Jonas a San Antonio baseball figure who later worked for the state procurement division, died in Fort Worth on Tuesday. Rosary is 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Porter Loring Chapel with funeral at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. burial in Mission Park. He managed amateur and semi pro teams, including the Texas Giants in early leagues, and was connected with Higgs Company and later Ahrens-Sid Olt. Survived by his widow and two brothers, Edwards of San Antonio and Henry of Houston.

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Harrison Wins Open for $10000 at Charlotte

Harrison captures the Charlotte Open by one stroke with a 275 total, earning $10000 and two $1000 war bonds plus a lucky dime. McSpaden pressed the champion through the final holes as Byron Nelson and Craig Wead also placed strongly in the crowded field at Greensboro.

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Little Dave Cavanaugh Wounded in World War I Remembrance

Boston report details Sergeant David Cavanaugh one of seven siblings serving in the U S Army. Recalled as “Dear Dave” by Creighton Wright and cited a World War I letter from Frank Cav anaugh to his son. The family tradition in service spans Dartmouth Boston College and Fordham football legends.

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Fragmentary So-So OCR Names From Local Page

A garbled OCR snippet lists numerous personal names and coded numbers without clear context or complete sentences, hindering identification of a coherent story or event. The readable items include names such as Burnmi Edwards Tony Penna Johnny Stevolta and scattered alphanumeric fragments.

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Riverside Golfers Association Opens A 36 Hole Tourney

Riverside Golfers Association plans its third tournament for Riverside Park members starting April 1. Entry is 1 dollar with fees added to the pot. Jimmy OBre a wins the second event with 188, followed by J C Fell 158, G Pyka 162, and G A Coley 164. New members must start with a seed handicap. No fee to join.

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Baseball players choose farms over spring training during war

Harald Scherwitz notes players defer military service to manage farms while clubs face talent shortages. He cites Passeau of the Cubs and Passenu as examples of players staying on farms, impacting spring training and team readiness. Marti says veterans deserve returning support as baseball keeps going.

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Wrestling Promoter Harry Coffman Stricken

Harry Coffman, San Antonio wrestling promoter, collapsed from a cerebral stroke and was hospitalized in critical condition. The Wednesday wrestling show at Municipal Auditorium was canceled, Coffman’s secretary said he had long suffered from high blood pressure and had previously promotered here for two years.

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Boxing Manager Plunkett Dies in Buffalo Service

Vincent Plunkett a boxing manager died late today in a Buffalo filing station while his car was serviced. Among his charges were Steve Halaike Freddy Milder of Buffalo and Joe Tripps of Rochester.

Buffalo Vincent Vinter Plunkett Vebsan Steve Halaike Freddy Milder Joe Tripps Rochester

Edison Favored In Class A Track

Edison Bears enter the Class A conference meet as strong favorites after a six first-place showing last Saturday. Warlandale Indians challenge but Edison is expected to win the meet at home with key performances by Howard Jahnson Fred Baxter and Ritchey.

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Canadiens fall to Maple Leafs in semifinal shock

Toronto defeats Montreal 3 to 1 on Detroit ice for the first home loss this season. Chicago upsets Detroit 2 to 1 as Bent ley scores the winner in a 4-4 tie breaker. Hawks lead series 1-0 with games to follow in Toronto and Chicago.

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Medina Lake Fund Audit Report Highlights Finances

State Auditor C. H. Cavness released findings on the Medina lake fund for the two-year period ended August 31. The fund showed an unencumbered balance of 4500.80, with excess revenues over expenditures of 752.45 in year one and 1204 in year two. Revenues totaled 4467 in year one and 8018 in year two, with license sales as the major revenue source.

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Dykes Roars When His Sex Picked to Win

Davis J. Walsh reports from French Lick Indiana that James “High Dudgeon” Dykes angrily reacts to Lou Boudreau predicting the Cleveland Indians will win the 1944 AL pennant. Dykes recalls Connie Mack’s similar hunches, noting trust in his own club and views on punditry.

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