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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1943

Page

7

Count Fleet Ready for Preakness After Derby Win

Count Fleet arrived at Pimlico from Kentucky in peak condition as trainer Doh Cameron plans a sequence of races leading to the Preakness, Belmont, and other major stakes. John Hertz of Paris, Kentucky praises Count Fleet’s speed and endurance, noting record-pace mile times and potential future marks while outlining a busy campaign through the spring and summer.

Doh Cameron Pimlico Mount Washington Bal- Amoré Cameron Kentucky Billy Swords Boer Considine Louisville Count Fleet John T. Hertz Paris Chicago Sportsman Blue Swords Hertz Reigh Gaunt Reigh Count Manly England Epsom Downs Relgh Count American Dorky Lawrence Realization Belmont Johnny Longden Johmmny Vance San Rafael Military Academy California A. Tiphoto

Softball Tournament Action At USC Tonight

A softball event, part of the MHA at USC, resumes Monday night with team names and matchups read from a midweek schedule. The San Antonio club advances through the quarters toward the final rounds while the arena hosts the Aeeiby field events and local leaders in attendance.

Girsteron Ney USC Wofthal San Antanio Vinthon Sts and Field Es Aeeiby

Runs Extra Half Mile Still Wins in Park Race

SAN FRANCISCO May 3 P-Cpl Joe Webry competing in the Pacific association 44 mile run started in Golden Gate Park and ran an extra half mile yet won the race. Far ahead of the field he failed to see the marker that should have turned him back. His time was 28 24.

San Francisco Joe Webry Golden Gate Park

Bay Meadows Track Requests No Extension

Bay Meadows Track officials stated no extension will be sought for the current meeting set to end next Saturday. General Manager William P. Kyns indicated the track plans to proceed with the scheduled agenda as listed, with no postponement announced.

Bay Meadows San Mateo Con William P. Kyns

Grieder May Miss Key Relay Start For Jeff's Team

Coach Irvin warned Grieder may miss Friday and Saturday meets due to a lingering muscle spasm. If unavailable, Charley Parker would lead the Mustangs in the 440 yard dash and relays, with possible substitutions to hold the district title chances.

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Team Match Tops Rassling Card

In a crowded municipal arena last night, wrestling featured a team match with Kis Bashara and Angelo Cistolil against Ray Eckert and Mik. Bashara earned credit for a prior win over Eckert as the semi final night shaped up with Babe Zacharias set to face Temedy of Dallas in a one fall, 10 minute limit bout. Newcomers Mack and Gene Dacktey opened the show.

Kis Bashara Angelo Cistolil Koil Davis Ray Eckert Mik Bashara'e Nead Temedy Dallas Babe Zacharias Mack Gene Dacktey

Morning game jolts major leaguers to prewar regimens

Sportlights reports on June 15 event where major league players must rise early for a morning game echoing Civil War memory of General Sherman. The piece critiques baseball’s late schedules and suggests magnates address players’ sleep habits, arguing early rising could civilize pro ball life.

Ie Woll Nps William Tecumsel Sherman Philadelphia Phils Boston

State Parks See Nationwide Attendance Peak This Spring

The Texas State Parks report a record influx of visitors as spring and fishing season draw crowds to parks across the state. Park officials note strong turnout from out of state visitors, praising maintenance and facilities despite labor and supply shortages.

Sequin Texas State Parks Texas Chatman J. W. Ash Bastrop i Quinny

Sunday Big Crowds Pack Stadiums as MLB Tests Start

By Judson Bailey large crowds fill parks across the major leagues as opening day enthusiasm returns. Giants and Dodgers split a tight double header in New York, while the Reds and Cardinals split a double header in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh swept the Cubs. Yankees split a Washington doubleheader, and other teams such as Boston, Philadelphia, and Detroit posted key results. Managers consider weekday starts to boost attendance.

Judson Bailey Fas New York Polo Grounds Giants Brook Dodgers Washington Griffith Stadium Senators New York Yankees Cficinnati Worress Giles Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Antonio Brooklyn Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies Johnny Allen Ghints Buster Maynard Mt New York Louis Cardinals Cinciinat Reds Lou Klein Letty Howie Pollet Pittsburgh Ouucage Cubs Wally Hebert Bold Kilinger Chicago Hira Pibhorn Richard Kewpie" Barrett Vince GiMageto Heston Braves Phillies Boston Ray Barrett Danny Litwhiler Litwhiler Schoolboy Rowe Fwald Pyly Yanks Ernie Bohan Chartey Ring Kong’ Keller Hward Byle Jg Weatner Cleveland Indians Diane Ray Mack St. Lois Brows Steve Sandra Chet Lasbs Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Athletics Red Geox Tex Hughson Tiybig Ne Athlebles Roger Wolff

Friery and Zucht Sweepstakes Show Golf Victory

Dr Zucht shot 76 with seven stroke handicap and tied with Friery for first in Brackanridge park weekly golf sweepstakes. A debate on whether a sergeant could box a private in an army ring was settled by War Department approval, under CO sanction, as cited in the Conn-Lauis controversy.

Stimson Anatopinion Secretary of War Slimson Nessi Joe Toul Hilly Conn Louis Conn Teft Arthur Zuche Hub Friery Brackanridge ‘Park Zucht Friery Stimson Squelcher O. K War Department Myer Siimson

San Antonio Brokers Promote Special Buys in Lot Listings

San Antonio real estate brokers continue offering Special Buys in today’s classified light want ads. The feature highlights low priced lots and best values in local property listings.

San Antonio Real Bala San Antonio

Sunday Baseball Results and Standings Mixed From Coast Games

Fragmented report of multiple baseball games and scores including Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Cincinnati, and St. Louis, with winning and losing pitchers named. Notes on specific games mention Philadelphia’s frames and a New York versus Brooklyn matchup, plus scattered line scores and batters.

Baseball schedule update for early week games

Monday and Sunday listings show National and American League matchups in Philadelphia Brooklyn New York St Louis Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Detroit Philadelphia with games and times. The scattered OCR reads indicate postponed games and several city and school matchups including Texas and Waco schools.

Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati Poston New York Ghicagegh Wleviland Seherluten National League Printelphia Reston St. Louis Chiensta Sterburgh Cinchinnati Instan Detroie St Louis Chicaee Cleveland Wentheton I Penh Sioa Voleda

Great Lakes to Host Cardinals in Opening Exhibition Series

Great Lakes, Ind for May 3 Mickey Cochiano’s Grant Lakes baseball team will meet the world champion St Louis Cardinals today to open a twelve game home stand as August major league competition begins. Smukipaw Johnny Selmile, formerly with the Chicago Cubs, will start for the Cluejackets. Great Lakes won its first two games of the season from Louisville of the American Association and Notre Dame.

Great Lakes Licenl Mickey Cochivano S. Grant Lakes Chapion St. Louis Cardinals Agustimajor Inague Smukipaw Johnny Selmile Chicago Cubs Cluejackets bLaulsville American —Association Notre

Bell Leading After Defeat Of Cafemen

Bell Furniture defeats Cafemen 2 to 1 as Ernest Montalvo pitches a near four hitter for Fred's Place. The win lifts Bell to first while Dan drops to third. In another game Stauffer Phola edged East Side Athletic 15 to 14 in a high scoring tilt.

Bell Furnitire Baseball Eam Furniituremen Bell Airand Ernest Montalvo Fret Fred Dan Stauffer Phola C¢Llay Pau Stauffer Sly

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