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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1944

Page

16

Lou Novikoff Triggers Annual Trade Rumor Cycle

Baseball gossip swirls as Lou Novikoff skips Bruins spring camp at French Lick Indiana stirring talk of trades with the Cubs. Rumors surface of Cubs purses, Reds interest, and comebacks by Jimmy Foxx with White Sox alongside various roster moves across the league.

Warren Goes Cincinnati Reds Tryins Wilson Cubs Lou Warneke Charlie Gilbert Sligeer Jimmy Foxx Chicago White Box French Lick Johnny Humphries New Orleans Phurmas Tucker Sox

Browns Acquire Gene Moore In Senators Trade

St Louis Browns announce outfielder Gene Moore will join the training camp at Cape GirardeauMo following a trade with the Washington Senators. Moore fills the spot left by catcher Angela Giuliani, who was obtained last fall for Rick Ferrell and has now retired from baseball.

ST. Louis Gene Moore St. Louis Browns Cape Girardeau Browns Washington Senators William O. DeWitt Moore Angela Giuliani Senators Rick Ferrell Giuliani

Fausett Returns to Majors After Nine Years

Buck Fausett, 38, backs a bid for third base with the Cincinnati Reds after a nine year climb from setback with Connie Mack of the Philadelphia A's. He starred in the minors and Southern Association, finishing high in batting and hits and even pitching to aid Little Rock, hoping for a strong showing in 1945.

Exhibition Baseball Schedule Amid Weather Cancellations

Annotated note lists multiple exhibition games with cities including Chicago New York and Indianapolis. Teams mentioned include Brooklyn Army St Louis Toledo and Cincinnati. Cancellations due to rain affect Tuesday and Wednesday fixtures across Seymour Bloomington and Cape Girardeau venues.

Chivaso Cincignati Wennesday Seymour Ind Chicako Chicago West Point Brooklyn Army Cape Girardeau Toledo St. Louis Bloomington Tad Indianapolis Cinetanati

White Sox Rookie Shortens Box Score Name to Cass Krnmet

A Chicago White Sox rookie third baseman known as Kwiet in box scores plans to simplify his name for box score use. The year old fielder says fans have supported multiple spellings but intends Cass Krnmet as his professional name.

Trowgh Lick Chicago White Sox Kwiet Jenewski Cass Cass Krnmet

Warneke Enters Military Service Amid Draft Uncertainty

Veteran pitcher Lon Warneke announced he has been accepted for military service and awaits branch assignment. The Chicago Cubs were informed of his status as he prepares to report in the coming days.

Bar Springs ATK Sneich Lon Warnecke Chicago Cubs

U S Poloists Named for Mexico Pan American Tilt

United States polo team selected for the Pan American tournament in Mexico City faces a 30-goal Argentine side. Texan riders Devil Smith Harry Evinger Bill Barry and Bill Skidmore to ride their ponies, with Argentines Heriberto Duggan Manuel Andada Juan Rodriguez and Mario Inchauspe on the opposing squad. President Avila Camacho of Mexico has a noted polo past as part of the event background.

Mexico City United States Tcam Crom Argenting Mexico Devil Smith Harry Evinger Bill Barry Bill Skidmore Texas U. S Heriberto Duggan Manuel Andada Juant Rodriguez

Track Scribes Hail Parson Gil Dodds

New York March 29 Gil Dodds was hailed as the man of the year in track by New York writers. The theological student indoor mile record holder ran under 4 10 this season and joins a line of greats since 1940. Col Charles J Dieres dean of timers was named the man who has done the most for track.

New York Gil Dodds Trock Hole Ith Greg Rice Cornelius Warmerdam BBC Col Charles J. Dieres Dean

Sunday School Softball Set With Age Rule Changes

Sunday School softball set to begin April 15 with meetings held Thursday night at the church athletic association. Officials amended age limits to place under 15 starters in junior division and set senior roster for ages 16 17 and 19. Volunteers over draft age urged to coach or umpire. contact Richmond P-0370 for details.

Church Athletic Assecision iCily FM Richmond

Sun Beau Drops Dead World’s greatest money winner horse dies at 19

SAMBAMSON N Y March 20 CP Sun Beau world s greatest money winning thoroughbred race horse from 1931 to 1942 died unexpectedly today at a station in the 19 year old bay horse carried 376 744 for his owner the late Willis Sharpe Kilmer of Binghamton Sun Beau by Sun Briar Beautiful Lady was retired in 193? winnings were surpassed by Seabiscuit in 1940 in earning his record amount the most illustrious son of Sun Briar fountain head of Kilmer s stud started 74 times won 33 races was second 12 times and had 10 thirds Lexington by March 29 insi Man O War generally ranked as the greatest race horse of all time Wednesday observed his 27th birthday Karls B Scott manager of Sam Riddi es farm said the famous horse had changed little but the last two years Man O War who was retired from Stud two years ago faced two winning in all but one of 2 Hesci five American stars his records and won 249 465 for his owner.

Sambamson N.Y Sun Beau Willis Sharpe Kilmer Binghamton Seabiscuit Sun Briar Fountain Head Kilmer Lexington Karls B. Scott Gener Sam Riddie

Horse Racing Notes From Tropical Park Shuffle

AP notes horses and riders at Tropical Park in Florida. Lovers Lass paid 6.20, Banker Robby Fermane and apprentice SL410 from Camden figure among winners. many names and results are listed with performances, placements, and prep for the New York season.

Lass Robby Fermane Camden Iawn Gonyalre San Lian Meson Ray Meadows California Inchidine Beth Chuceniil Dayne Stein Pount Peal Chanepinn Willams Relat Park

Fewer Favorites Win for Bettors in 1943 Racing

New York report notes a drop in the share of public bets on favorites, with 36.38 percent favorites winning in 1943 versus 39 percent the prior year. The state racing commission releases the figures, showing favorites winning fewer races across the season.

Lessons For Lads in Ring Show at Municipal Auditorium

Amateur ring show to aid the San Antonio Valley Benefit association will be held at the Municipal Auditorium on Monday night April 10. Willard Brown and Ian Slutsky promise coaching by top teachers of boxing with free three month ice at a downtown venue. About 15 boys sign up, with Slutsky accepting entries daily from 1 to 4 pm at the central station.

Gause Gavnisters Municipal Auditoriue San Antonio Vallee Benefit Association Willard Brown Ian Slutsky Hrave Bey Slolsky

Dog Entries for San Antonio Kennel Club Show Nears

Entries for the all breed dog show of the San Antonio Kennel Club close Monday. The event, held in a special tent city, runs April 15 and 16. Entry points include the Gunter Hotel through Saturday and Brackenridge Lodges with Dr. or Mrs. G H Gable by Monday noon.

San Antonio

Harris Jannazzo Beut Off to April 6

Detroit report says boxing show at Olympia stadium postponed to April 6 due to Harris illness. Pittsburgh middleweight Harris was to headline a 10 round main event against Ivzy Janae of New York, with semifinalist Ruby Ginrein and opponent Mike Deha en route when the postponement was announced.

Detroit Pruemoter Nick Landes Ossie

Bexar County Junior Track Meet Winds Cancel High Jump

Weather delays and strong winds affect the Bexar county junior conference track event at Alamo Heights. In the midget division South San Antonio, Mariandale 15, Alamo Heights 12, Franklin 4 and Woodlawn Hills 1 led the team totals. GC class sees Hare jandale South San Antonio 19, San Antonio Academy 7, Franklin land Peacock 4, Alamo Heights 1. Baseball at Fort Sheridan outlines post plans for a lit park and night games as soldiers and civilians participate.

Bexar Alamo Heights South San Antonio Mariandale Franklin Woodlawn Hills Hare Jandale San Antonio Academy Franklin Land Peacock

Fast hurdles shine as Brackenridge top practice meet

San Antonio prep for Saturday TexasRelays in Austin with Brackenridge Eagles leading marks. August Erfurth posted 14.7 seconds in the high hurdles, high jump leaders included Jimmy Southworth at 6 feet 12 inches and 21 feet 9 inches in the pole vault, while Felix Girza ran a 2:00 half mile amid wind slows.

San Antonio Austin Alame Brackenridge Eagles Jefferson August Erfurth Jimmy Southworth Framsin Young Arthur Hwee Fort Mag White Waravich Tech Brackenridge Felix Girza Eles Ches

Schnabel and Cox Wrestle In Main Event

Schnabel and Cox face off in a best two of three falls main event at Municipal Auditorium Wednesday night. The show, directed by Dorothy Liv Engood, features Dick Bishop in a one fall bout against Frank Brown and other preliminaries including Jack Kennedy with Angelo Cistoldi and Hasham versus Keverly. The opener is slated for 8 40 p.m.

Hang Rough House Schnabel Ted King Kong Gox

Hawks Rout Wines In Hockey Clash At VASO Arena

In a decisive home game, the Hawks overwhelmed the Wines 7 to 1 before a crowd at VASO Arena. Star forward Uhr Terafe led the scoring spree as Detroit-bound players were noted in attendance and team headlines teased a rematch next Thursday.

Tanadieny Chiaca Blackmacks Rexpeetipaly Erie Manton Vaso Teranin Grampions Phirage Tieng Tent Joe Billy Masienky Clint” Savith Wai Detroit

Johnston Bringing Back Tony Shucco

New York report says James J. Johnston plans a comeback management for Tony Shucco the Boston heavyweight who last boxed in 1943 and aims to start workouts immediately with a tentative comeback schedule in April May and June with venues in Trenton Newark Baltimore and other cities. Johnston predicts a bold campaign featuring five prominent heavyweights aiming to challenge Joe Louis and says he will book Shucco against top opponents anytime.

Draft dodger sentenced in Chicago case of 2023

CHICAGO March 20. Zola George Sitwell, former captain of Crane Term Neal High School basketball, was sentenced to prison for failing to report for induction last November. The case highlights a jail-bound athlete facing years of confinement.

Chicago Zola George Sitwell McKet Hall Crane Termneal High School O Day

Brooks Baseball Team Tops Four Squadron 20-12 Intra-squad

The Metics recorded 15 hits for a 20-12 win over Four Squadron in an intra-squad game at Brooks Field. Coon and Ramirez each had three hits for the victors, while Midkiff Kuritz Phillie and Fikes added two safeties each for the losers. Midkiff doubled as a home run.

Metics Tuess Faysb Brooks Coon Ramirez Mid

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