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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1944

Page

2

Bergamo New Hitting Star Of Cardinals

Bergamo, a budding hitting star for the Cardinals, sparked a dramatic win with key plays that boosted Columbus to victory. Across leagues, various prospects and veterans, including Whit Wrall and others, faced notes on form, call-ups, and travel as teams prep for upcoming matchups.

Bergamo Cardinals Augie Bergame St. Laws Cardinals Columbus Lenge Vlantos Johinny Hopp Mughtield Meanie Yankees al Atlatilly Uy Roegules Pileser Beate Bolas Flaskie Grosetti Whit Wrall Brooklyn Dodgers Brooks Teagan J Paraiso Teal Bill Stade Pruett Collmne Park Lafayette Ini Ailley Akon

Coffman Rally After Relapse At Medical Center

Reported Monday promoter Harry Coffman remains under care at Medical and Surgical Center after a stroke last week. He showed initial improvement Saturday, but Sunday experienced mild relapse with rising temperature. pulse steady and fever subsiding.

Weesking Harry Coffman Medical Surgical Capital Goftmany Mandy

Roy Dealy Houston Coach Passes Exam

Roy Dealy head football basketball coach at Shim Holston High School passes exam and remains in reserve status. He expects possible call in June with Coaches Enroll Mickelson Bert Kivell Jeff Davis Bam Letkowitz Stephen F. Austin Lee Benson Milby and Van Viebig Sar.

Rouston Miureh Roy Dealy Shim Holston High School Mickelson Bert Kivell Jeff Davis Bam Letkowitz Stephen F. Austin Lee Benson Milby van Viebig Sar

Draft Decides Kate of Pirates MARCIE and Mach

The Pirates face a rough season after drafting key players like Kate, Marcie, and Mach. Eleven rooks with 4-F cards bolster lineup while veteran arms such as Colenmn and Gee seek impact. Columbus stars lead in strikeouts and shutouts as Albany, Taranto, and Hayao show depth.

Marcie Piltabuph

Mancuso Star For Browns in Cape Girardeau

Mancuso stars for the Browns in a Cape Girardeau game, going 1-for-2 with a double and a run. He also scored on an error and contributed to a strong team effort that halted earlier skid. The former Toronto Missions catcher, recently honorably discharged, was cited for his defensive and offensive contributions in the exhibition.

Cape Girardeau Mancuse St. Lauis Toledo Browns Maneuse Ceneter Lip Lorses Binke Manensio

Gillespie Decides To Join Tigers

EVANSVILLE March 27 reports Steve O Nell tied to May and Bob Glilergm with Beau Monk pileker set to join the Tigers. Gilespie may report to the Vlyers early this week while timing and service status influence substantial playing time. Tigers eye new matching talent following a White Sox series.

Evansville Ling i Steve O'Nell May Bob

Brashear Winner In Golf Sweepstakes At Breckenridge Park

Herbert Hrastwar won the golf sweepstakes at Breckenridge Park with a net score of 60 for 2 holes. Leroy Drennem shot 72 2 78 and John Bereman tied for second with 13 T.

Herbert Hrastwar Breckenridge Park Leroy Drennem John Bereman

Golden Gloves Champs Clash in National Amateur Finals

New York and Chicago fighters reach the finals of the National Golden Gloves amateur boxing championships in Makizels Sanive Garde. Finalists from New York and Chicago face off as 18 matches determine the champion among 34,900 entrants, with strong national interest and many hopefuls advancing from early rounds.

New York Siedhat Patrots Os Angeles Mactizels Chicago Darinis Ghitage Tig Ostrals France

Span-American league meet schedule noted for Monday

Officials of the Spanish American league meet in the city announce Monday events at City M.C. Alo. The outline lists venues, participants including New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago teams with dates and matchups while noting youth involvement and potential schedule changes.

Ultielals Legaue M.C. Alo

Latins Bring Pennant Talk To Washington

Washington report from March 21 notes Ut lahin-American players and veterans discussing pennant prospects with the Washington Senators. Highlighted are Stan Spence, George Case, and Julio/unknown Cuban linkages. strong pitching staff featuring Knoblank names and Milger Milir? plus Wynn, Heaflaunchers. Cuban reinforcements include Teufelte and Ortiz among others as the roster tweaks unfold at College Park Maryland and vicinity.

Washington Utlahin-Ameriats Washington Sailotul Price Infeld STAVE Senalars Ldytes Leonard Iphsby Nigeeling Roger Wolff Mickel Heafhtt Karly Wynn Canrlink Alex Carivdel Pysech'c Heafier Tutah Milger Senatol's George Cas

Basketball Roundup From New York and Denver Reports

The roundup highlights college and local teams with scattered results. UTah University of Ptah high school standouts and national AAU events are noted, including Dulance of teams at Madison Square Garden and Denver area competitions.

Dodds Packs Em In as a Minister

SMITAVILLE Ohio March 25 Boston divinity student Gil Dodds set aside running shoes to preach at his fathers church delivering Confessions of a Converted Runner His sermon drew 225 worshippers and emphasized balancing faith with athletics He said the race of life favors the Christian athlete and he hopes a May track appearance will be scheduled though no definite date exists

Smitaville Oiiia Gil Dodds Boston Divinity Dliver Dodds Evye Wyose Trining Cleveland Bingbarton N.V

Three-Way Track Meet Arrives at Alayna Stadium

The triangular meet brings Tom Jefferson, Harri Jandelé and Gedison High schools to Alayna Stadium for a 4 p m start. It marks the Cinder Stars last event before Lucy Fell Austin this weekend for the animus Texts Relays. A second three-way meet Tuesday will join Hackenridge Tech and Jamo Heights as additional local entries in the Austin carnival.

Tom Jefferson Harri Jandelé Gedison Alayna Stadium Lucy Austin Hrackenridge Tech Jamo Heights

Central High Builds For Future

Central Catholic high school enjoyed one of its biggest basketball seasons with a strong varsity team and four champions in four divisions of the community junior league. The roster includes Ben Sor Lawless, Daves Bowen, Tom Battersby, Kerry Virgres, Robert Mainz, Manuel Curton, Raul Garza, Jock Lagan, Frankie Valetta, Val Sobieski, Alphinse Garza, Kal Hollowpan, and others in a wide rotating lineup.

Central Catholic High School Ben Sor Lawless Viarsity Dew Bk Were Ik Centrat Daves Bowen Ab Viva Tom Battersby Kerry Virgres Dad Wilkins Robert Mainz Robert Matacha Manuel Curton Tom Lagan Dick Mueller

Wood's Well And Winning At Golf Again

Durham report notes Craig Wood's return to form with a 371 score to win the Durham Open golf tournament. The 41 year old from Mumarotech led strong fields, overcoming a brace restriction era, and credited mirrors for improving his swing. Nelson, pre-tournament favorite, finished with 274, while top finishers included Johnny Wall and Sant Lee Skin Alexander among others.

Durham Craig Wood Convinenty Mumarotech Sitee Necera Aitler Belly Perpetual Shi Minneaprelis Jimmy Demarel Whiners Marels Pyro Nelson Nelson Enogh San Francisco Agen Regulaes Ive Paves Jiamy Hanes Amstrefam Wilii Johnny Tevolta Evanstom UL Jag McSpeden Philadelphia Winener Ued North Carolina Johnny Walla Chatham County Alanta Santt Lee Skin -Mexander Ae Z Sring Newport Nev Tolnay Bula Alexander Sowime Coemin Xd Fureo Leona Dodsey Jimmy Johnston Ar Farm Tony Penna Rob Hapmtson Anno Frank Straven

Dick Forester Named Houston Club Pro

Dick Forester an art instructor at Open Hills County club has been hired as golf pro at Miver Dcks Country Club in Houston. Harmon, who mentored Jimmy Demarigt, departs Thursday to take a pro role at Detroit's Lockmoor Country Club.

Houston Dick Penvester Open Hills County Club Dervis Miver Dcks Claude Harmon Harmon Jimmy Demarigt Wiha Wievray Detroit Lockmoor

Softball doubleheader at Ban Peira puck at six

Centennial Dairy and Alamo Jewelry softball teams meet at Ban Peira puck at 6 o'clock Tuesday night for a local evening game.

Centennial Dairy Alamo Jewelry

War Workers Easy Winners at Richter Field

War Workers defeated the Gatemen 14 to 0 in a Sunday opening game. Pitcher Kreus, soon to enter the army, went two innings, Robamontes gave up one run in four, English added a fastball only during the last inning, and Bartelli had two hits including a triple. The defense was rusty with several fluke hits. War Workers and Kelly Field Industrial Soldiers meet again at 2 p.m. next Sunday during Geld Day festivities at Richter Field.

Kelly Fieli Jed Walloping Dark Kreus Fiuiladetonia Frank Robamontes George English Hank Guersa Bartelli Corbhas Naranjo Gol Kelly Field Richter Field

Postwar equipment sales urged for individual sportsmen

Yakima Wash Congress to consider making postwar military equipment available to individuals through sale or private sale rather than disposal by bureaus. The resolution lists guns ammunition amphibious jeeps sleeping bags and other gear to be offered to sportsmen.

Yakima Wash Congress Washington State Tomncl

Sasser Heads Anglers Again Rally Names Officers

Sasser reelected as president of the San Antonio Anglers' Club with Mrs. Sasser as secretary-treasurer. George L. Hausler re-elected vice president. Binny Nathan Kenfman named to the board of directors along with Harvey Bowman and R. H. Van Hohn as new directors. The gathering, about 400 attendees at the island clubhouse on Worilawn lake, featured remarks by Chairman Riley Wyatt and John Tailor.

George L. Hausler Wee Island Worilawn Lake Binny Nathan Kenfman Harvey Bowman R. H Barsney" van Hohn Chasen Sussertt Riley Wyatt John Tailor Fae Hauster L. L

Mexico Derby Day Chaos Sways Aged Turf Circuit

Promoter A. Tuttle hosts Sunday races at Mexico City as Sour and Fish clash in a frantic card. Brito Pasha co owner Don Toro HL reveals Derby plans while J D Erwin’s Vieq Bar sets a track record near 1 mile 1 furlong. Several owners and horses from Venezuela New York and Mexico discuss entries for the Kentucky Derby bid.

Mexico Ulty Ameriena Barba Gonzales Reda Carranna Casemor J. D. Erwin Brito Pasha Don Toro HL Kentucky Bnly Herrera Venezuela Ben Sill New York G. E. Carrannt Atheureni

Williams and Peralta Set to Fight in Philadelphia

Williams of Trenton New Jersey and Joey Peralta of Tacoma Pennsylvania headline a 10 round light weight bout at the Arena in Philadelphia. Both fighters, nicknamed Jumping Bean, meet Monday night to earn a probable rematch with the current light weight champion.

Prilauele A Uptike Williams Trenton N. J Joey Peralta Tacoma Bob Montgomers Callite

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