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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1943

Page

7

Texas Relays Mark Only One Eluding Jeffs

Jefferson High sprint relays face Goose Creek at the Texas Relays in Austin as Parker Creamer Eagle Cola pace the Mustang quartet toward a 440 yard relay record. Jeffs seek to defend their 43.1 second mark, with Goose Creek and other rivals ready to challenge in a high stakes sprint showdown.

Texas Relays Jeffs Johnny Janes Jefferson High School Austin Texas Mustang Charlie Parker Paul Creamer BI Eagle Adkie Cola Twlee Schreince Institute Vollegians Jeff Speeidsters Googe Greek Parker Eagle Jack Grieder Homer West Ohly Alamo Heights Antonio Jefferson Goose Creek Mustangs Maroons Encharmat Ed Borth Jett

Grumbles Promoted Signal Lieutenant in Army

Halbert Grumbles, formerly of the San Antonio area, has been commissioned as Second Lieutenant in the U S Army Signal Corps. He graduated from the Signal Corps school at Park Monmouth New Jersey and is assigned to temporary duty at Asbury Park New Jersey. Grumbles rose through the ranks from Fort Sam Houston.

Halbert Grumbles Walliam Halvert Grumbles San Antonio Cleveland iWa Ray — Mack Colors Park CINS Oterrianda Temay Casle Blices Washington Senahan Galectiva Sum Jacob Kan Bentate Wash Elert Straney Reulere Yans Basgman Nia Eantenel Manns T Tod Blues Girardeon Afo Frank Bayes Induserint Buanya

Softball League Schedule Opens With Local Meetings

Members of the San Antonio Baseball Association begin league play on Tuesday April 6 with a meeting at Kelly Field. Opening games feature Stine Jewelry versus Houdolphs at various sites, including Randys Station Hospital and San Pedro Park. Vic Keenning re-elected commissioner. Rollin Connally Re Bishon and Honey Kaatman elected as presidents. Bob Smith named finances chairman.

Ds San Antinio Bafti- Ball Association Kellyfield B.C. O Randolph Jan Ali Warend Kelly Station Ihe Centennial Daley Maine San Pedro Park Wedneday Houdolph Aphygean Amigant Sienal Ocsninat Gerard's Tharadas Nicht Ramee Rand

Bowling match results from Fort Worth plant competition

In San Diego and Fort Worth bowling events, the Ades team scored 3008 points while the Owls of Fort Worth finished third with Zak. San Diego Consolidated placed fourth with 2816 points amid a graphic parliament style report on the event and participants.

Santego Cals IAPI Bowlera Fl. Worth Vallee Alvecatt Corporation Tome Texana Ades San Diego Accomail Owls of Ft Worth Zak Ewing San Diego Consolidated

Growing dinner plate grows inch in circumference over a century

The Murgridge family has owned a dinner plate for 100 years and records show it has expanded by one inch in circumference. Experts attribute the growth to possible organic matter in the material. Tomorrow reports a wooden bucket sparked a war.

Doday Murgridge

Bay Meadows Extension Heads To California Panel

San Mateo Calif March 30 Extension of Bay Meadows racing was halted for three days by the California Racing Commission amid talks with Rubber Czar and officials. Next Monday the commission will study plans for the remainder of the season as Jeffers indicates opposition to continuing at Bay Meadows while deferring final decision to the panel.

Weashine INS Jerry Gossler California Enatiman Wu- Natt Jeffers Bay Meadows San Mateo Calif California Commission Jeffers Gels~ Wer Rubber Authority

Toledo Job To Fournier To Lead Toledo Club

Jacques Fournier, ex base player for several major league teams, will coach the Toledo Matthews of the American association, replacing Ralph Widener who declined the post due to war work. The move was announced today in Toledo, reflecting wartime staffing shifts across the league.

Toledo Jaeques Fournier Chicago White Box New York Yankees St. Louis Brooklyn Dodgers Ay Taston

Aggies Open Four Day Visit Here Wed

The Texas Aggies arrive for a four day tour beginning Wednesday. They face Randolph Field Ramblers at Randolph Thursday afternoon then move to Techfield for two games against Kelly Field Friday and Saturday.

Texas Aggies Chasebailers San Attlanto Randolph Field Ramblers Randolph Trey Techfield Kelly Field Post

Fight Results Across Cities Show Boxing Upsets

Reported results from Detroit Hartford New York Baltimore Chicago Providence and more list several boxing bouts. Competitors include Hart ford outpointing outpainter Hobby McIntyre and Patsy Brauc dine losing in Providence while Tommy Beil and Jimmy Geran are noted in Chicago and New York respectively.

Detroit Pep LBM Hartford Conn Hobby McIntyre Delvatt Baltimore Tim Contantinn New York Frankie Cart Philadelphia Chicaago Tommy Beil der Tonit Johnny Rozine Milwauker Providence Tony Costs Woonsocket F. I Patsy Braucdine Hamilton

Tickets On Sale For Amateur Boxing Texas Gloves Tournament

Tickets go on sale at the municipal auditorium for the Texas Gloves boxing tournament from April 3. Director Delos Finch Jr. notes reservations by phone 9 am to 9 pm daily. Early sales show rush for ringside seats. prices range from 30 to 140 cents.

Maunicips Delos Finch Jr

Man of War Celebrates 26th Birthday In Retirement

Lexington reports Man of War, famed racehorse and thoroughbred sire, marking his 26th birthday as retired from stud due to age. Offspring earnings reached 3,007,987 this year as industry notes his storied 20 of 21 wins at ages two and three. Also mentioned is Ed Baker's Winnipeg pacing horse, once holder of a world mark, who died at Red Gate Farm at 21, after a mile pace record set in Toledo.

Lexington Land T. Gharles Marcel Baker Winnipeg Red Gate Farm Toledo Ohio Mickey Quen Dolph Camilli de Bale Murelea

Stirmweiss Draft Status Tangle Plagues New York Club

Asbury Park New Jersey March 30.1 Pvt Stirmweiss a former league base star faced a draft status confusion amid a club feud. His Norfolk Virginia registration and transfer request from Connecticut weighed on his induction timing as officials warned members to prepare for the April quota.

Asbury Park N. J George Stirn- Weiss Augiers San Antonio Will Lees New York Yankee Pw Fcxmp Stinwells Linre Bynday Hugh Warren Hartford Genb Hil Norfolk Conn Kent

Passarella to Report for Induction April 19

CHICAGO March 80. Manpower demands of the war affect baseball as umpire Passarella of the American League, assigned to the Chicago White Sox, is ordered to report for induction on April 19, two days before the season opens. He registered in San Antonio Texas where he lived for a year and may enter the army then.

Chicago Até Passarella Chicago White Sox Passatella San Antonio Texas

Hockey Star Arrested for Draft Evasion

Detroit arena tale of Timmy Orlando a longtime Red Wing star charged with two counts of draft evasion. The 94 year old defenseman pleaded guilty before U S Commissioner and faces up to ten thousand fine and five years per count. He was arraigned at the Michigan Central Station then bonded and left for Toronto.

Detroit Timmy Orlando Detroit Red Wing Husky United States Clarence Pettit Orlando PBS Michigan Central Teranle Toronto Kenneth D. Wilkins Pealstant Lincoln Tool and Dig Company Wilkins Orlanda David Ferguson Lincoln Company Orlenda Fort Bacon

Ice Hockey Playoff Odds and Schedule Reported

National league semi final action listed with Montreal at Boston in a best of seven series with Boston favored 2 to 23. Detroit leads Toronto in another best of seven with Detroit ahead by two games. American league playoff rounds show no games set this Monday according to the schedule.

Ds Wnemyarelated Arces Tonighi Nickey Songdte Montreal Bonton Boston Weven Delrtt Toronto Detroit Morlen Lemue

Span-Ams Open Season With Five Clubs

Span-Ams to open April 18 with five teams in the league. A double header at Fittinm Sullivan park starts Sunday with Dan's Cafe and Stauffer's Photo Services nines in the first game and Bell Furniture vs Fred's Place in the second. San Antonio Big and Burlap has a bye.

Fittinm-Sullivan Park

Army Y Loop Wyoming and Teams Tangle Georgetown For Cage Title

Army Y League finals loom as Wyoming and Georgetown collide for the cage crown at Madison Square Garden. Wyoming star Mac Kamenich and Georgetown’s John Mehnken headline a clash that caps a 56 game season across local Army camp squads, with Wyoming seeking to repeat after recent wins over Oklahoma and Texas.

Army Wyoming Georgetown Curdipions Santa Anonso Aviation Cadet Center T Wing Guiliet Honda Navigation School B& A Tive Honda Uwwe Usc-Army New York Mac Komenich J-foat

National Table Tennis Winners At Great Lakes Meet

At the Great Lakes Naval Training Station Chicago a sailor from the fleet won the men’s singles title at the national table tennis championships defeating Tibor Maz at Washington. Sally Green of Indianapolis won the women’s finals over May Clouther of Cincinnati, claiming consecutive national titles. The mix doubles was defended by Clother and Hat of St Louis, beating Lasater and LeLown. Morris Bernathin and John Tatom claimed veteran mixed doubles titles.

Lisvac Dilly, Hobrichter Petty Ieee Great Lakes Naval Training Station Chicago San Diego Sally Green Indianapolis May Clouther Clineton Mass Star Riak Ane Hat Tek Lattes New York City Lee Lown Newton Mage Ads Lesh Thell Columbus Ohio Afderlehhter Detot Wirt Ecorun M48 Rgulant Mem Clother Hai, Allanavy St. Louie Don Lasater St. Lote Morris “Bernathin Newark John Tatom Omaha Nob Tatom Tio Satorane

Brackenridge Park Women to Play Noel Prize Event

The Brackenridge Park Women's Golf association hosts a weekly tourney at 100 miles Wednesday. The event features the Jagtin competition for the Noel prize.

Brackenridge Park

Edgewood Leads Edison Track Meet Entries

Edgewood High School tops entries for the twelfth annual Edison invitation track meet set for Saturday April 10. Coach Joe Warth of Ralson directs the event as Edgewood enters 12 tack events, totaling 94 entries. Ward notes deadline and limits on school participation. Class AA may enter as well.

Edigewood High School Anual Edison Santurdény Joe Warth Ralson Salt Edgewood Peyman Ward

Baseball Camps and Roster Rumors Round Up 1944

A chaotic update from 1944 sports notes details camps at Astory Park and multiple player movements. It cites Ina Gordian, Nascent Yankees links, Louisville rumors, and Mahlie’s flight deal amid heavy workouts. Umpire signings, wartime service shifts, and manager Cronin’s plans loom over spring rosters with several unsigned players under pressure.

Astory Park N.I Bates Della Ina Gordian Yankee Ciningall Redy Louisville Gasoman Outfienter Necholson Bucens Ore Uhbase Cuba Mallie Hus Senson Challis Froud Jett Gelder Thesy Freak Womon Inportaice Frank Cronotti Evanaville Intra Susbonaton Ebhng Bear Mountain N. Y Macon Brooklyn

Medwick Returns to Stardom as Dodgers Mood Lifts

The Brooklyn Dodgers decide Medwick remains a key asset as team morale improves with his renewed form. Managerial chatter centers on lineup shifts and the trade market while Muscles Medwick proves his value, eyeing a strong 300 batting average return and leadership on a confident, winward squad.

McClaren Quits Tigers Homesick

Rookie first Eastman Bill McClaren quits Detroit Tigers camp in Bryanaville Indiana saying he wanted to come home. He left after about five minutes and is unsure why he left. He praised manager ONeill and the Deansville crew and said he might return if conditions change.

Dallas Mave Eastman Bill McClaren Detroit Tigers Byanaville Ind Tigera O'Neill Deansville Tigers

Williamson Heads Umpire Association

Mike Williamson was elected president of the Southwest Works Hospital Officials Association Monday night, succeeding Sausage Lyons. Other new officers are Raymond Kiley Buller as president and John Dunsmore as secretary-treasurer.

Mike Wiliamson Southwest Vorks Hosehalk Sausseth Lyons Raymond “Kiley” Buller John Dunsmiore

Alamo Jewelers Face Randolphers in Park Diamond Clash

Alamo Jewelers meet Randolphers at San Pedro Park Diamond No 1 at 8 p m today in a practice game highlighted by a game against the 620th Signal Company which beat Alamo 18 to 0 last week. Manager Rollan Connally is reachable at Garfield 4185 for other practice games.

Alamo Jewelry Company Call Tenn Randolph Hell Verday San Pedro Park Purday Alamo 620Th Signal Company Unoy Rollan Connally Garfield

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