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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1945

Page

4

Johnson and Dietz Pitch At Tech Field Warhawks

Wooly Johnson and the S A A C C Warhawks at Tech Held Thursday night. An announcement for Thisday's game should help attendance. Livya Dietz will be there pitching for George Lacey's Fat Sap Houston Rangers and aiming to raise the top team in the league standings. Johnson carries a win and a loss in league play, while Dietz has two wins.

Wooly Johnson S.a.a.cc. Warhawks Tech Woody Hawks Livya Dietz George Lacey Houston Rangers Johnson Dieta Gane

Nelson McSpaden Nip Snead Thomson Exhibition Match

In Omaha Jay o tel Byron Belson and Harald Jug McSpaden teamed to play an 18 hole exhibition against Sam Snead and Jimmy Thomson before about 100 spectators. The Nelson Sneads feud lingered to the 12th hole before Snead faltered and a missed short putt decided the one up victory for Nelson and McSpaden Thomson finished two behind.

Omaha Jay O Byron Belson Oma Abe Snead Nelson McSpaden Thomson

San Antonio Women’s Golf Association Hold Friday Meet

The San Antonio women golfers plan a 10 a.m. event at Port Sam Houston course. Mrs M B Kita carded a 2 under with a 730 handicap near Brackenridge Park while Mrs Albert Hosen and Mrs Ray Thomas share recent scores in Brackenridge Park events.

San Antonio Womens Golf Association Tin Port Sam Houston M. B. Kita Gaudaney Brackenridge Park

Fourth Army Wins Sixth Rifle Match

Fourth Army claimed its sixth victory in the rifle match at the Army Ground, Washington DC. The results show Meadmakersville and related teams posting varied scores with percentages near sixty to sixty-five percent, reflecting strong competition among units.

Meadmakersville Aemy Wan Cotlege Washington, DC

Dempsey Tour Through Egypt Stuns Local Schools

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Dempsey visits Egyptian grade schools during a U S military division tour. He attends physical education classes and gives personal instruction on bell detonite arts, while making a surprise appearance at local stations.

Dempsey Egypt SATRO Caidemic Dempsey Cnnse Gaard Hiatideemie U. S Siledge Calra

Y' Gymboree to Be Bigger and Better Ward Show

A second annual free-to-everybody gymnastic and variety show is planned at the Municipal Auditorium. Director Joe Ward says the program will be bigger faster and more polished than last year with bands from Brackenridge and Jefferson high schools. The event features boxing weight lifting parallel bars volley ball horse balancing fencing and exhibitions by local student teams and guest performers from San Antonio and Monterrey Mexico. The program begins at 7 55 p m with a filmlike concert and continues to a boxing exhibition and weightlifting events ending with a grand performance by Circulo Industrial Monterrey and other star athletes.

Y.om A. Gymborer Joe Ward Fruvie Zivie Tom Abe Ware Brackenridge and Jefferson Jefferson and Brackenridge Wilk Ultra Howevver Broudo

Six Fights On Azteca Card Promises Action Packed Night

Promoter Frankie Kawarts brings a six fight Azteca card expected to deliver four rounds of action as Timie Upset and Kid Ay headline the program. Main event features Aivie versus a rival with a judges decision margin noted, amid heated Azteca supporter tensions and alleged refereeing concerns. Other bouts include Villatteva vs Laredo and Medrana against Nadler with multiple 145 to 150 pound matchups shaping the main lineup.

Timie Frilate Aiie Kid Ketwards Indees Sunstay Someoe Petwren Willian Jacks Kelly Grek Ray Miller Eifinpuny Favld Wegro Lod Villatteva Dan Laredo Inez

Baksi Winner Lane Stays Up in Dramatic Bout

Witty report describes Baksi defeating Lane in a tough match held in Trenton New Jersey during a late round. Lane showed resilience despite injuries and a wobbly balance as fans paid admission for the event.

Baksi Lane

Junior High Tennis Results Highlight Local Matches

Read details from Jefferson courts as young players from Suntorgh and nearby schools competed in singles and doubles. Key outcomes include Poe and Delentd-William Walstat forming wins, Belinsky and Cowen defeating Tonney Tid Lelehton, and Kiunes of Page edging Math Gratt.

Poewellers Agrie Ueely Suntorgh Lennis San Antonia LC Wand Quavter-toind Sivelps Jefferson Courts Attean Rinpton Rossy Bato Poe Key Fling Bedut DeVens Bane Taberk Romine Eugene Oley William Walstat George Peviver Lewis Belinsky Aaron Cowen Mann Jerry Tonney Lelehton Rykely Hawthorne Lon Kaufmaait Cou Laird Wal

Casting Club Results Highlight Mixed Scores At Meet

The event featured multiple contestants with varied scores led by notable participants including Mrs. W. Coe and Astley We T. Coe. Mattueson and others displayed strong performances amid a lively club atmosphere with several high marks and evolving records.

Alom Warty Elise Mrs. BL Astley T. Coe Woo Mattueson W. Coe

Joe Corbett Dies Former Baseball Star 67

San Francisco mourns the death of Joseph A. doc Gorhoth known as Joe Corbett a longtime pitcher with the Baltimore Orioles and a contemporary of Johnny Willig Keeler Huettie Lyne and Wilbert Robinson He died peacefully at age 67 at his San Francisco home English obituary notes his status as a former ballplayer and his era in the sport.

San Francisco

Texas PGA Tour set for Fort Sam in May crowds urged

Sportlights notes a Texas PGA tournament at Fort Sam Houston course May 14 to 20 with heavy ticket sales led by Jaycees and Army Chamber groups. Proceeds aid Brooke Hospital veterans and Army redistribution efforts. Efforts aim to erase a past boxing flop by rallying local support and transport plans include Fort Sam bus service.

Texas Professional Golfers Association Fort Sam Houston Army J. A. Woodland Dinior Chamber of Commerce Guiudge Fort Sam Jaycees Chamber of Commerce Thabr Comunities Wright -Alibi Rlley Hheir Riley Texas P. G. A Gimeden Army Post

Monterrey Golf results highlight Houston and San Antonio players

Monterrey Mexico May 3 Bothy Riegel of Houston led the Monterrey Country by golf tournament with a 13. Arthur Gordon of San Antonio posted 46 and 8 did Rex Lattimore of Laredo. Jack Denike Leroy Brannen and Bob Gossett stood at 79 among others. Gordon had a par 4 eagle but finished with birdie par birdie for his 16. Jo Henson led the ladies with 87 as Sarah Benedum 31 and Lucille Grizelle 94. Most San Antonians survived the first round while Whitney Siwman beat Claxton Benedum 1 up in an all San Antonio match. Brannen faced Graham and Zuett met Ed Brady. Sam Goldfarb and Joe Beasley won in the first flight but Terre O Daniel and Herb Brashear 108. Riecel's opponent was Gene Ames.

Monterrey Mexico Bothy Riegel Houston Mile Alist Arthur Gordon San Antonio Hiad Jerry Stevens McAllen A.D. Zucht Rex Lattimore Laredo Jack Denike Leroy Brannen Bob Gossett Amon Gob Graham Torreon Gordon Jo Henson Sarah Benedum Lucille Grizelle San Antonians Sur Whdney Siwman Claxton Benedum Bob Barbeck Ja Hen Son Brannen Graham Zuett Ed Brady Sam Goldfarb Joe Beasley Terre O'Daniel Herb Brashear Riecel Gene Ames

Army Track Meet draws 189 entries at Aliutho stadium

Lieut Fawcett announced 189 entries for the May Army Night and Service league championship at Aliutho stadium. The 10 yard dash leads with 23 entrants on a 23 event program. 440 and mile events also show strong numbers. Cadet Center beat Honda term 6G 1 2 to 38 1 2, led by Lawley and Orchard in sprints, with Finch scoring and others placing in shot put and discus.

Aliutho Stadium John Fawcett Pawrett Cadet Center Brack Army Honda Cadet Center Hondes al Lawley Hawks Jack Orchard Law Jer Orchard Pete Finch Mel Stuart Hontos

Moonglow Club Dance to Honor Service Boys

Moonglow Club hosts a Saturday night dance at 607 Dolorosy Street to honor boys headed for military service. Featured athletes include Softball players Arhuo Carrillo and Jessie Ohelda and City Golden Gloves bantamweight champion Flores.

Moonglow Emwoeers

Boston bout sets Nova to face Charley Faght in crowd

Nova the Los Angeles heavyweight makes his Boston boxing debut on May 3 at Mechanita Burrelling. He faces Charley Faght of Waterbury in a tense nine round bout expected to draw local fans and test Nova's power in a new market.

Seuapon Fi—Sonova Los Angeles Charley Faght Waterbury, Con

Woodlawn Fishin Day Expanded by City Ordinance

The Woodlawn council, on the recommendation of John F. A. Zeller, passed an ordinance establishing three legal fishing days at Woodlawn Lake: Tuesday, Thursday morning, and Saturday. Fishing hours run to midnight with a small dock across Josephine Drive remaining closed. Anglers face bag limits of six bass per day, crappie eight, and panfish ten, with bass now seven inches minimum. No size limit on other species.

Woodlawn Lake Thursiqy Elty John FA. Zeller Tramea Eltys Weadlitay Lake Josephine Tabi Srines Traines Atx Oier Ash

SAACC in Tie for Top in Mexico City contest

In Mexico City on May 3 1 the San Antonio Aviation Cadets beat Atlen Bramey of Milwaukee 41 37. A three way tie for first in the Preside Asia Camacha Sena round robin ended with the Marina Loop of Mexico, no U S canny, and Milwaukee in contention. Milwaukee defeated Transmise Jones of Mexico City 54 25 while the Cadets overwhelmed Agriculiira.

Mexico City The San Antonio Aviation Cadets Atlen Bramey Milwauskee Asia Camacha Sena

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