Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1944

Page

3

Brooks Meets San Marcos in Tech Tussle

Brooks returns to face San Marcos Army Navigation School at 8 15 p m on Tuesday night for the third league game in four dates. Walt Nothe the Rambler southpaw starts for the Cadet Center on the Ran H Holph field. Steve Colosky, a former Warhawk, is slated to pitch for the Cadet Center. The day’s third game pits Kelly Fleil against the Navigators of the Yonda diamond.

Brooks Field Tech San Marcos Army Navigation School Club Aly Ritval Tech Field Walt Nothe Steve Colosky Randolph Warhawk

Junior Aces lead in city junior golf event at Ridge Park

Herbert Davis of Haw kore and Caesar Vela led medalist qualifiers with 92 and 96 as first round play began. Errette, Davis’ playoff rival, draws Andy Jiminer as opener while other listed players include Terry O Daniel Jesse Valdez Rudy Martinez and Harrison Gluck among Hawthorne Page and Mann teams. Tennis start delayed to 4:30 pm on Jefferson courts with matches running through Friday and Trials on May 9.

Herbert Davis Hawkore Caesar Vela Ridge Park Ditortor Garey Sinclar Davis Jor Errette Andy Jiminer Hawthorne Tenni George JeArment Mark Hollingsworth Twiln John Schaefer Mann Leo Birexberg Hyn Jefferson High School Exchely School 4 Jimmy Dugger Poe Junior High School

Other Guys To Decide High Track Title In San Antonio

Jefferson Mustangs and Brackenridge Eagles battle for the state track title with a strong chance to break the 1923 state record of 23 points. Key events include Parker and Erfurth in sprints and hurdles, Southworth and Sparkman in field events, and Baxter aiming for a fast 880 as Edison’s star returns from an infected foot. The outcome may hinge on second and third placers across events.

Coattes Hoth Bones Irvin Jefferson Clark Garten Brackenridge Jack Grieder Murray Bradford Alan Sparkman Austin Jeff Charley Parker August Erfurth Tom Watt Junes Southworth Southworth Frank Means Mac San Antonio Irvin Biles Edison Fred Baxter Jack Smith Baxter Alamo Heights

War Workers Sign Rosita Schedule Mixup Causes Fray

War Workers book Rosita at Tech field for a string of games including a May 1 doubleheader and May 14 20 21 28 fixtures leading to Sabinas Mexico. Rosita Miners suffer a mixup while Rosin Miners play Greer All-Stars. Ernest Lawson coordinates July games as Tech field hosts key matchups.

Rosia Mingrs Tram Mexico Inst Sindy DY Asheshire Kelly Field War Workers Rosita Tech Field JF Fed 14 Publo Relations Cit Bledsoe Tis Roslin Greer All-Stars Ernest Lawson Sabinas Mexico Fredericksburg Wace Air Wato Camp Hulen Tech Aloe Field Victoria Mesto Sqatnal Lonnie Greer Hoekas BAMC

May 13 golf tournament set at Willow Springs course

The city senior high golf title event will be held Saturday May 13 at Willow Springs. Each school may enter multiple players with four representing the school in tournament play. First round is 4:30 p m Tuesday May 16 and finals at 9 a m Saturday May 2, using the Nash Sauncering system in semi finals and finals.

WES Tewet Ue City Senor Highool Willow Springs

Fight Results on a Red Sain New York Boxing Card

A noisy boxing card from New York lists numerous bout results with many fighters named and locations given. Knockouts and decisions appear across cities including Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago Detroit and Newark with schedules and scores scattered throughout the fragment.

New York Gus Missadelque Bit Arnold Philadelpha Eddie Saundne New Lurk Philadelphia Willie” Bry Martford Chan Autooiita Racis Diver Onaty Wilkerson UU Ode Molva Baltimore Chicaco—Mathers Newark New Orleans Gunnar * Barlind Sta Bodds Seoul Berna Dwenven New Culana Houston Nick Lateine Alexandria Ray Tenvelli Georgie Willians Joe. Ballimers Larry Gerenin Orange WN. A N. F Lere Oma TRG Detroit Marl Lowman Tommy Fuser Irvington al Hrrixon Brooklyn Aree Provitenss Charles “Cabby” Lewis Kaltitanve Carming Len Bynunie Panama Charlie McPhereon Ieee Kinsey Trenton Holyoke Naxs Johnny Growslas Sam Raccola Jock Lesei Nee Fork al Sforza Lon Lincoln Neb Lou’ Nova van Nuys Calif Genie Dixon Dubith Mim Wright Ae Entitoy Klinnas Pawhe

Injured Aggie Doing Well At Santa Rosa Clinic

George Strickhouse 22 of Galveston, Texas, a Texas A&M aggie baseball player, is reported to be recovering well after a Santinary la incident required kidney removal. He was moved to Santa Rosa hospital. doctors report he is doing well as of Tuesday.

Aggie Santa Rosa George Strickhouse Calveston Brookseld Sante Roxa Hospital

Wright named captain of Fred's Place Nine at Randolph Field

Lieut Jim Wright, ex pro baseball star now at Randolph field, is appointed captain of Captain Fred's Nine in the Spanish American league. Manager Alex de la Garza says Wright will play shortstop while Bunny Reyes moves to third base after a dinner Monday night where new uniforms were issued.

Jim Wright Randolph Field Feld Wright Alex de la Garza Bunny Reyes

Softball Leaders Clash As City Playoffs Loom

San Antonio league action sees Major division leaders at Kelly Field with mixed results. Centennial Dairy tops in Main A after late rally as R.A. Jewelry edges Alamo Jewely 4 2. Exhibition play by Bakers and UT side notes and a shift in upcoming midweek schedule. Mexico City trip sets for Friday as US Mexico face off in the international polo tournament.

San Antoni Kelly Field Mraoke General Hospital Appeny San Pedyn Kelly Richters Bakery Braake Sammarain Moonebrw Innett Ramo Jewelre Centennial Dalry Centennial Seo Jie Alaina Hai Barrera Jowrlers Dairye Mtn Dington Darternmaater Rakere Ge Ke Yan Bakers Usél R.A Alamo Jewely I Centennial Dairy Jano Batterion Harrera Smithy Naylor Watile and Neckar

Minor Loop Rises From The Tomb In Ohio Baseball Revival

In Columbus on May 2 the Ohio State league, a Class D minor circuit, begins revival after World War II disruptions. 32 of 43 franchises were disbanded. four clubs will operate as major league farms with Middletown tied to the Boston Red Sox, Springfield to the New York Giants, Zanesville to the Brooklyn Dodgers, and Newark rejoining independently.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Cities Ohio State League Middletown Boston Red Sox St. Louis Cardinals Springfield New York Grants Zanesville Brooklyn Dodger Marlon Newark

Pony League Opens With Lockport Hosts Batavia

Lockport, boosted by four new recruits and led by manager Jel A. Fitzpatrick, opens the Class 1 Pony League season hosting Batavia in the sixth season. Fitzpatrick, a professional with 18 years in the game and a former Texas Teague, brings experience to the slate.

Lockport N.Y Batavia Jel A. Fitzpatrick Texas Teague

Tobin Battles DodgersAgain in Ten Day Duel

Tobin faces his Dodger cousins again as he seeks a double no hitter in the same ballpark where Vander Meer did it years ago. Brooklyn and Philadelphia headlines mix with a tense, twisting National League schedule and a note on Myatt’s six for six at bat as Washington bats down Boston.

Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia New Fras St Louis Pittsburgh New York Washington Flaston. m Chicago Cleveland Detroit St. Louis Brankton Cincinnati Rowton Be. Louis Cleve Ine Aeuciaree Crean Lakes Johnny Vandermeer Toblay Lippy Leo Durocher Brooks Giants Leo Dodgers Tenday Tobin Durocher Hase Keach George Myatt Myatt Phil Saauila Chivelind Ocheeeettt Sena Atonul Tryin Wood Judd Conrux Waltz Ant Perot Terry Haysmant Lauzon Peay Loulne Pleher Teri Maltaberger Ned & Whaning Poaty Kaira Eehedulea Nathinal Leag St.outs Hollyward Sarramenin Renulio Portland Kannepha

Y Centennial Sports Show at Municipal Auditorium Friday

Centennial week events highlight the Y M C A with an all sports show at the Municipal Auditorium Friday May 12 at 8 o clock. The program features dozen divisions including boxing tours wrestling judo and fencing with top amateurs and local stars such as Joe Rodriguez Benny Wagner Henry Carter Raoul Tendeau and Richard de Silva and Curley Jim in parallel bars. The event also includes high school bands and appearances by film stars through Interstate Theaters.

Eq Coi- Jing Interstate Theaters Brackenridge Lad Jefferson Joe Rodriguez Benny Wagner Henry Carter Raoul Tendeau Tleak Joh Riley Ilo Bert Jock Denike Carey Sinclair Richard de Sylva Curley+ Jim

Champion to Exhibit in 8 A

Tul Tibor Uoffman of Cailet Center, former Hungarian table tennis star and 1939 world champion, will appear in exhibitions at the Araiy Navy MCA at 8 p.m. Wednesday. He is billed as a former international champion and runner-up in the U S national tournament, with public admission free. Local players Louie Scharrack, Cubby and Andie McCarley, and Manning Fowler will join in the event, facing local challengers.

Tul Tibor Uoffman Cailet Center U. S Sid Hos Soaraiy-Navy-Mca Louie Scharrack Cubby Andie McCarley Manning Fowler Lorat Tale

Remembering the old barbershop baseball talks

The piece recalls prewar sporting chatter at the barber shop about Missions and Browns, grandstand managers, and early season tactics. It notes how sports borrow from other fields to train, with managers, scouts, and coaches seeking quick, practical ways to shape teams and improve baton passing and relay speed.

Joe Ais United Nations Montgomery Ward St. Louis Browns Teen Field Unird Base, A Couple of Outfielders Who Can Hit, and No More Good Phchars Browns Ray Cahill Tunder Ure St. Louis Missions Bate Vna Chlics Alamo Stadium

Anglers Open Season Amid Windy Conditions at Medina

Fishermen laughed at the rough weather on opening day yet many still fished. Don Morrison and Barney Van Horn reported success at Medina, landing large bass while winds from 1 a.m. Sunday continued into Monday. The Woodlawn lake season opened Tuesday with angling limited to Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Wessler Donald Morrison Barney van Horn Medina Morrison Whitley's Woodlawn Lake Arpling

Draft Call For Boudreau

Cleveland May 3. Lou Boudreau 26 year old manager and shortstop of the Cleveland Indians reported he had been called for his pre induction physical examination Wednesday by his draft board Donal Burt will direct the Indians in his absence.

Roper Wall Senators Red Sox Giants Jimmy Grant Chicago White Sox Nas Uve Cleveland Grant Lou Boudreau Stuss Peters Hal Kleine Tribe Tivye Ray Poat Cleveland Indias Hare Ivey Beant Donal Burt Snotton Indians

Many Guesses On New Boss For Cubs

Chicago sports page reports Jimy Wilson resigns as Cubs manager after a nine game skid and Phil Wrigley names Roy Johnson interim. Speculation mounts on successors including Casey Stengel Bill Terry Bill Jurges Muddy Ruel and Bill Sweeney with names from Giants White Sox and Los Angeles clubs.

Chicago Jimy Wilson Chicago Guns Cubs Cincinnati Wilsons Phil K. Wrigley Vamis Gallagher Wilson Gabby Hartnett Jimmy Casey Stengel Boston Beaves Bill Terry New York Giants Bi] Jurges Giants Muddy” Ruel Bill Sweeney Los Angeles

Riverside Golf Meet Scheduled for May Thirteenth Fourteenth

Riverside course manager Jat Kenwood announced Riverside's golf meet on May 13 and 14 at The Riverside Owll ascadailors will host annual sweeps in his journatment. Entries close May 10 with 60 handicaps to be determined and posted. Entry by calling Carney, Riverside course manager, at 5169.

Riverside, Owll Ascadailors Afmual S. Joseph Carney Riverside Jat Kenwood

Derby Gossip Elevates Eddie Arcaro In Derby Talk

In Louisville on May 2, Eddie Arcaro, a 29-year-old Italian from Newport, Ky., dominates Derby pre-race chatter as hopefuls test in Churchill Downs trials. Seven hopefuls vie for a Derby berth, with Broad Grin and Broadcloth among top contenders. Arcaro rides Stir Up, aiming to become the third jockey to win three Derbies, following historic names like Isaac Murphy and Barney Schulte.

Louisville Eddie Argard Clessie Newport Churchill Downs Payne Whitney George Poulson Atcaro Tad Stimulus Lawtin Herbert mM. Wool Warren Wright Whirlaway Isaac Murphy Bart [Sande Atraro Johny Adams Iola Kan Booter Jonnay A.C. Ernst Alerter Matt Winn Adams Arcaro Kansas Count Fleet Jack Westrope Baker Morl Conn McCreary St. Louis Westrope Robert Bruce Livie Banet Baltimore McCreary Pensive Fat Vil Zufelt Sigurd Utah Leonard Bowers Boise Idaho Mrs. &. J. Abels Gramps Image Bowers Agua Caliente Pintlica

Also Mentioned on This Page

San Marcos Herbert Mavis Brackenridge Park Yuris Rhatonton Joe Errelle Page Army Whitman U. 9 Southwest Lowisians Fred Teffersen Lantor Mexico City United States Dodaer Wilbert Robinson American Association Milwauhken Kanga Oulsville Birmingham Olecif Association Chattanooga Gee Knoxville Wa' Enmer George Myatt Ait Municipal Auditorum Earth Tom Grissom House OF 8 Nations Harold Scherwitz the Light Lathall Jack Kraus Phillies M.C.A Johnny Jones Boudreau Arearo Derby Havana A. D. Zucht Annelan Therape
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication