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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1944

Page

5

McSpaden Leads Money Winners in 1941 Golf Circuit

Harald Sag McSpaden tops the 1941 money list with 10 075 in earnings across seven tournaments, having won three events, finished second in three, and third in one, missing only the North and South at Pinehurst. Byron Nelson is second with 7 225, Sam Byrd third with 4 512.50, followed by other leaders such as Schoony Bull, Crate Wood, Mute Harrison, Leonard Nodson, Johnny Sevolta, and Reb Hamilton.

Harald Sag" McSpaden Stil Ds Ieader Gulfdori McSpaden North South Joveney Pinehurst N.C Byron Nelson Sam Byrd Sohony Bulla Crate Wood Sgt FE. A. “Muteh” Harrison Leonard Nodson Johnny Sevolta Reb Hamilton

Harmon Takes Detroit Post Head Pro Job

Claude Harmon, professional at River Oaks Country club, said he decided to accept an offer to become head pro of the Broadmoor Country club of Detroit. Frasmon, who had been at River Oaks since Jimmy Demaret entered the navy, said he would stay here till about April 1.

Houston Claude Harmon River Oaks Country Club Broadmoor Country Club Detroit Frasmon River Qacks Jimmy Demsret Navy

McSpaden Targets Durham Open Ahead of Final Rounds

Harold Jug McSpaden of Philadelphia leads a field of 75 in the $6000 Durham open where he seeks to improve his winter circuit average. Byron Nelson, Graig Wood, and Johnny Revolta are among top contenders as Sam Byrd leaves for Birmingham due to his father’s illness. Tony Petha tops warm up at Hillandale as Hope Valley Country Club hosts the final 46 of 72 holes on Sunday.

Durham N. C March Harold “Jug” McSpaden Philadelphia McSpaden California Carolina Los Angeles Phoenix Gulfport Miss Tug Byron Nelson Charlotte Graig Wood Johnny Revolta Sam Byrd New Orleans Birmingham Tony Petha Hillandale Hope Valley ‘Country Club

Phillies Keep Name as Phillies Despite Blue Jay Emblem

Wilmington report details fan letters urging the Philadelphia club to stay the Phillies. Owarr Carpenter and Big Phillips led the public relations effort to propose a Blue Jay emblem, but club officials insist the name remains unchanged. Letters from fans across regions, including Chicago and the South Pacific, express strong attachment to the Phillies heritage and suggest branding on opening day with a blue jay motif only for publicity.

Wilmington Del Phillies Philadelphia Owarr Bob Carpenter Big Phillips Phil William Penn Blue Jay Freddy Teen Mery Shea Chuck Jeir South Pacific Chicago Chicago White Sox Phils Cub Philiies Cubs Fitz-Catsana Mackaroons Jim Hagan Grovey Blue Jays Dodgers Tropical Park Toots Shor’s Philly

Baseball Chatter Continues From Page 1 B

Baseball chatter notes trades and exhibitions as teams prep for openings. Roger Cramer schedules fifteenth annual league event and aims for Pierre’s opener exhibition Saturday. Keil returns to center field, Hostetler to right, Baton back on the mound. French Bardausas, Rickey stand apart in camp talks. Bardausas visits Bear Mountain then New York, Rickey heads to Springfield Mo. camp. Lakewood New York plant official Adamsso seeks 100 percent salary. expected to come in late today.

Joneae Sean Carp Mvansville Roger Cramer Ton Sear Yenterday Anya Pierre Keil Ga Fild Hostetler Baton Bick Bear Mountain N.Y Bardausas Rickey Barangarne New York Ricke l Springfield St. Paul Lakewood N. T Mlanteat Koldonta

Mort Cooper Signs 1944 Contract with Cardinals

Mort Cooper, star pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, said he signed his 1944 contract and will mail it to President Sam Breadon. He refused to disclose salary terms after holding out for 17,600 dollars, having received 11,600 last year and been offered 12,000 this year. He will report to the Cardinals training camp in Corsica, IL, tomorrow or Sunday.

Louis Morton Cooper St. Louis Cardinals Sam Breadon Cooper Cardinals Corro

Army Mum On Warneke

Lon Warneke, Cubs pitcher, returned from a physical in Little Rock and said he does not know if he will be in the military or playing baseball this season. He joked about throwing grenades at Germans or baseballs as NL batters while awaiting the exam results.

Hot Springs Ark INS Lon Warneke Chicago Cubs Little Rock Lon

Canadiens Dominant Five‑Goal Mayhem Ends Leafs Rise

Montreal Canadiens crushed Toronto 5 to 1 as Maurice Richard scored all five goals setting a playoff scoring record. Detroit Red Wings edged Chicago 4 to 3 before 12,757 fans as the series tied at one game each. The two matchups move to Toronto and Detroit for game three Saturday night.

Acess National Hockey League Penettcally Montreal Canadiana Detroit Red Wings Toronto Maple Leafs Chicago Black Hawks Montreand Toronto Toronto Red Wings Black Hawke

Local sports chatter touches clubs and legends

Roy Brandenburger remains with the Yankees system and plans baseball pause until things settle. Wellsville Pony League business manager notes shifts in Texas college football at Alamo stadium. A body found near Bandera road recalls former pitcher Gilbert Kester. Ball player Rudy Simon reported from Italy with air forces. Fort Worth schedules a Labor Day game between Brooklyn and a semi pro squad. Bert Fry hosts Sportfights on KTLA Saturdays at 5 30.

Roy Brandenburger New York Yankees San Antonio Missions Wellsville N. C Yankee Farm Carl Krueger Chamber of Commerce Texas A Duncan Field Earry Rudy Simon Maly Air Forces Service League Baseball Board Tech Frank M Lewis Texas Ted Menrice Ted Fort Worth Brooklyn Frank Bridges San Antonio

Texas trainer Magnon eyed Texas university post

Tony Magnon, longtime Border Olympics trainer, said he received a letter from Bana X. Bible, Texas university coach, inviting him to Agetin to discuss a trainer position. Magnon planned to visit around the Texas Relays on April 1 and would accept if a satisfactory arrangement is reached. Magnon has trained the San Antonio Missions and previously worked in Bin Ate? fonin bases.

Laredo Tinsi Tony Magnon Bana X. Bible Texas University Agetin

Kraus Hurls In Game Here In 1944 Season Opener

Jack Kraus veteran pitcher will start for the Kelly Field War Workers at 2 p.m. Sunday in a practice opener against Dan's Gate of the Spanish-American league. The Workers expect to feature Frank Rocky Racamontes Bill Rem Mog and George English from the Evangeline league on the mound with Hank Guerta and Bid Buren catching.

Jack Kraus Philly South Kelly Field War Workers Dan's Gate Frank “Rocky” Racamontes Bill Rem- Mog George English Evangeline League Hank Guerta Bid Buren

John and Jean In Film Comedy Opens Friday at Palace

A double feature opens Friday at the Palace with A Lady Takes a Chance starring Jean Arthur and John Wayne about a New York worker who seeks excitement in the West and a cowboy who helps her. Sundown Valley stars Charles Starrett with Jeanne Bates and Dade Taylor at the State, opening Saturday, paired with Moonlight in Vermont.

Jean Arthur John Wayne Palace Theater Jean New York John Charles Starrett Sundown Valley Jeanne Bates Dade Taylor State Theater Gloria Joan Vermont

Tampico Tops Vera Cruz Blues 4 0 to Lead Mexican League

Mexico City March 24 Tampico retained first place in the Mexican Baseball League by defeating Rogers Hormudy's Vera Cruz Blues 4 to 0. Nase Moreland pitched for Tampico allowing only two singles.

Mexico City Mary Tampico Rogers Hormudy Vera Cruz Blues Nase Moreland Urgro Terapieg

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