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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1944

Page

3

Major League Baseball Fans Flock to Eight Day Double-Headers

Amid wartime carded schedules, tens of thousands, including service men, attend eight major league double-headers in New York Philadelphia Cincinnati St Louis Washington Boston and Chicago. McMurphey of WPB notes night game lighting may aid wartime traffic while divisions schedule more games to relieve daytime congestion. Giants Dodgers Cubs and Cardinals post wins as Browns Tigers Yankees White Sox and Phillies post varied results. notable events include Cronin’s Red Sox family announcement and a nine-inning marathon by Phillies over Braves.

Vly New York Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louia Epsweersulleters Trot Washington Boston Chicago George W McMurphey War Production Board WPB Sie Boston Red Sox Boston Braves Detroit Tigers Ghengo Cubs McMurphey WFR Poe Lurmut Polo Grounds Giants Brooklyn Doucers Ulenrre Aunds Bhet Ax Phil Weathtrath Eric Lombardy Sven Dodgers Joe Medwick Bi Put Durocher Brooklyn Nse Fallahory St. Louis Cardinals Lie Laoul Cubs Totland Tlas Max Lanier Prune Slan Mustal Hreeerun Homer Ernie Bonham Bank Borowy New York Yankees Venlad Tin Don Savage Bud Metheny St. Louis Browns Chicago White Sox Don Gut-teridge Browns Detroit Cleveland Wetrall Butch Kim ‘Tobin Pittsburgh Philadelphna Athletics Reds Bucky Walters Bob Johnson Red Sox A’s

Where They Play Mondays Baseball Schedule

American League games include Washington at Boston with two wins noted. Chicago at Cleveland with two point two games scheduled. National Thrace section lists games for Tuesday including Boston at Brooklyn and Philadelphia at New York with other matchups.

San Antonio Watche Washington Boston Chicago Cleveland Brooklyn Philadelphia New York St. Lind Pillshare American” Jaarne Detroit Bh. Louis Chicaxa

Kentucky Derby image stirs crowd with Derby names

Louisville scene builds around the upcoming Derby with Ple plea and favorite Run Shut Up. Mrs. Payne Whitney and Warren Wright lead prominent owners in the field while trainers and minor owners prepare for the 75,000 turf classic buildup.

del Mall Winn Pivak Fron Clanghill Downs Blue Grass Country ODT Amto Oval Tom Young Kentucky Whitney Wright Payne Whitney Greentree Warren Wright Gulumet Farm Pensive Maryland Combi Sir Oyer Lexington Hell Skylracer Flares Skytracer Downs O. W. Brewitt Ghicnan Imo Beulah Park Columbus Louisville Joe Golkiband Ruth W. Collins Honolulu Collins Ig Allelencet Kope Kona Col. E.R. Bradley Col. Bradley

Baseball Standings and Notable Players in Riotous Downtown Grid

The OCR filled page lists standings across leagues with New York and Cleveland amid scattered player names and team mentions. Mentions include Washington, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, Detroit, and Cincinnati with numerous individual batters and pitchers such as Welder, Hinnese, Mrontehyai, and Swit among others, reflecting a busy recap of results and rosters.

Major League Baseball Scores and Standings Fragments

Fragmented OCR lists numerous players and teams with scattered results. It mentions Brooklyn, New York, Philadelphia, St Louis, Cleveland, and Chicago names amid batting, doubles, and pitching notes. The Shinai Place baseball team near Apache Creekery in Esco field is noted to play next Sunday at a nearby school.

Simon's &, Apache Shinai Place Esco Sneha

Bobby Jones Ill Golfer Like Dad

Chattanooga scene highlights young Robert Tyee Jones Jr. praised for golf talent echoing his legendary father Bobby Jones. The piece notes lineage, early competition, training with Mid South Prep scene, Baylor affiliation, and potential career trajectory.

Bobby Jones Golfer Dad Chattanooga Tenn Robert Tyee Jones Neredity Paater Runkejeeides Elie Calamuiy Mid-South

Gorden on Hill Loses Tough One in Fredericksburg

Gorden of Brackenridge High School pitched for the Frdericksburg game, allowing eight hits and fanning nine as his team lost 6-5 on a ninth inning rally. Edward Kneupper, Brackenridge slugger, struck twice and drove in a run, while the Otters benefited from a line-drive triple and a single through short.

Chi Gorden Brackenridge High School Fredericksburg Gordon Edward Kneupper Brackenridge Temple The Otters

No-Hit Baseball Stuns Fans In Forest Park League Play

The Miller Park Giants edged Dans Cafe 2-1 in a pitchers battle as Chitty shaded Knklowicz at Pil-l man-Sullivan Park. The Service league showcases strong pitching with Boo Ferriss tossing a near perfect no hitter versus the Honda Navigators 3-0, aided by a sharp defense. Other duels saw Engelnge limit opponents to two hits and Johnson Peterson battle to a near standstill at Tech field while rain postponed the Marcos Navigators clash to a doubleheader on May 7.

Miller Park Giants Dans Cale Knklowicz Pil-lman-Sullivan Park East Side Athletics Fred Sason Richter Geld Kelly Field Industral Soldiers Normergle Janek Ramirez Winnners Miller Park Jones Dan's Cafe Wor- Tell Norton Kuklewicz Fred's At & Nom Pevantnw Ag Cayaert Bo Kg Garza Thisdiork Garey Newkebanee Fredo Honda Navigators Stout Ferriss Hin Wing Llth Yerriss Ral Engelnge Hondo Woody Johnson Carlet Center Nob Peterson Brooksfield Tech Field Cadet Geller Kelly Field San Marcos Navigators Sid Marcos San Mares Enpelage Honda Nander Ramblers Pleste Marty Errante Ukeemas Engelige Randolph Johnson Peterson Techfield Bris Brooks Ballery Ian Brooks O. K Cudel Gown Morcroft Cooper Slaughter

Badminton Dallas Championships End With Titles

Madden defeats Dabeins to win men singles while partnering Bud Cole to take doubles. Mrs Smith wins women singles, predecessors Baldain and another pair claim women’s doubles, with Astin and McGuilin securing mixed doubles crown in the Texas Badminton Association event at Lovefield Arena.

Dallas May Os — Sine Capl Goh” Meadows Lovefield Bernard Smith Wach Texas Badminton Association Contain Madden Lowell Dabeins Waco Bud Cole Oklahoma Cory Smith Baldain Championshin Joyce Astin Huey McGuilin Huerwn

Argentina Beats United States in Polo Thriller

Argentina overcame a late US rally to win 7 6 in an international polo match on Sunday. Juanito Rodriguez scored five goals, fueling the comeback as Argentina moved to second place behind Mexico while the United States trailed.

Cnw Polo Twain United States Areentina Argentina Mexico Juanito Rodriguez Argentien Clokkers Cecil Smith Ie UW Rodriguez San Antonio U.t5 Bill Barry Sah Antonio Chokker Barry Red Viguez Minde Smith Billy Skidmore Dal-las Skidmore U.S

Weekend Baseball Draws Across Negro Leagues

Over the wet weekend three Mech Meld baseball games drew 3900 fans led by a Saturday night 6 4 10 inning win by the New York Cubans over the Kansas City Monarchs in the National Negro League. A Sunday game between Brooksfield and Cadet Center posted 826 paid, while the Rosita Miners beat Lonnie Greer’s team 4 4 in Sabin Mexico attended by 1200. A Monday doubleheader at Lech opened with a P A start.

New York Cubans Kansas City Monarchs National Negro Baseball League Brooksfield Cadet Center Rosita Miners Sabin Mexico Lonnie Greer Neatoail-Sla Greer Rosita Lech P. A

Baseball game summary with scattered OCR data

Incomplete box score shows Mundy, Randalph AB, Peters, and teammates for a baseball game. Mentions Martin, Novak, Ferriss, Wilson, Engels, and other players. Notes pitching and batting lines with errors, runs, hits, and outs. includes references to innings and defensive positions.

Mundy Randalph AB R. H. Alrb Hardman Martnn Morris Ib Madun Baits Martin Ragaell Novak Wd Hemp Frazier Na Davis Vortoné Wiisen Ferriss Wikson Nnth Innines Honda Randolph Wilson Nemphill Nemphill; Fins Batted Lin Noval Brazier Lune Dourln Phuys Hioaphill Madur Fo Rusell Madura Poolo Russell Yreord Eriante Bagel Dorota Innians Basanr Bans Aft Povvlaa Nff Zestench Enachane Time LtSs Namres Tecland Andrews

Eagle Coaches to Get Exams At Dodd Field May 2277

The report notes Eagle Coaches to undergo physical examinations at Dodd field on a date around May 2277. Red “George” Porehand and Slack Garden are mentioned in connection with Brackenridge, though details are unclear.

George

High School Athletes Prepare for State Track Meet

San Antonio trackmen ramp up for the state meet in Austin with final practice drills. Coaches debate Perry Biles fit for the 40 or 880, while Irvin struggles with lingering leg issues. Brackenridge and Jefferson squads eye top honors as Brackenridge’s Erfurt and Meats push for places at Austin.

San Antonio Austin Bones Jefferson Perry Biles Abe Fineup Eiles Iran Irvin Auth Brackenridge Clark Gorden Brackenridge Jost Arlige Sweet J. Marlin Meiler Gorden James Spathworth Pranklin Young Frank Means August Erfurt Brack Enridge Garden

Rain cancels Aubrict-horse races and schedule shifts

Races planned for next Sunday at Nis palo were washed out. The five race card, including the event at 2 p.m., was postponed. Monterrey invites and local golf meetings are noted, with the townament committee planning future tournaments and a blind draw event yielding merchandise prizes.

Palo Find Stine Therside Golf Association HM. Beckman Heckman Gilbert Cavanaugh J. D. Jieden

Softball Week Opens With Army Night Games

The week’s softball schedule begins Monday at 6 pm with one game per division. San Pedro hosts 388th Quartermaster Hakers versus YMCA, Centennial Dairy faces Major A, and All Army Night features a scroll presentation at the Dodd Test Reception Center, honoring 1943 champions. Dodd clashes with 620 Signal Company in the Wednesday program as Swift and Company tear, Upsetters of Dodd, challenge. Subsequent doubleheaders are set for Tuesday Thursday and Friday.

San San Perro Quartermaster Hakers YMCA Centennial Dairy All Army Ward Ill Va Dodd Tesi Dodd Army Signal Swift and Company

Penn Athletes Outpace Drake At Philadelphia Relays

Penn athletes excel at the 50th annual Penn Relays in Philadelphia. Drake swimmers and track stars led by Honore and Warmerdam faced strong showings from New York University, Des Moines entrants, and West Point cadets. Events ranged from sprint medleys to pole vaults with Penn and Dartmouth favoring the final tallies.

New York Philadelphia Des Moinen Honore Phia Frank Fisher Miami Ohio University William Melyers Rochester Cornelius Warmerdam Jonny Dick Fenn Gheber Penn Dartmouth Philngel

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