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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1944
Page
4
Parker record attempt at the state meet is highlighted by potential official recognition of wind conditions with a new instrument. Charky Parker of Jefferson High sprinted new marks amid debate over wind legality and federation approval.
The annual city Junior high school tennis championships sponsored by the Lightville club scheduling quarter final singles and doubles for 4 30 p m Thursday at Jefferson High courts weather permitting first round doubles completed Wednesday with several teams advancing Danny Pert hing and Leon Lampert Poe defeated Arnot Nelson and Hans Mangold 6 1 David Gueldney and Nick WilMame Harris attended Bernard Marlow and Robby Castellan Hawthorne 6 0 6 0 Sammy Mercer and Dan Wagroner Poe beat Billy Bever and Earle Schote Twain 6 2 6 1 Jack Talley and Ledin Talley Harris beat William Watson and George Periper Hawthorne 6 2 6 2 Joe Fortte and John Alaniz Page defeated Rheder Gordy and Nan Hicks Mann 6 4 8 6 Serry Keller and Wallace Boldt Emeraldon Bill Sweet and Victor Paulos Page and Leon Birnberg and Tommy Christian Mann had first round byes.
The Settlement League hosts a 9 season ending banquet at the Girls club on Dwyer Avenue Thursday evening May. Older girls act as hostesses and servers. Committee chairwomen are Mrs. LG Clinton E.G. Luna and Marjone Hyde. Players expected from Wesley House winners in both senior and junior divisions along with Boys Club Mexican Chris Gan Institute Felversute Community View er Home of Neighborly Service and St. Mark's Community House.
Central Moonglow Boxers and five members from Tocal Moonglow Athletic prepare for a big outdoor amateur show at Laredo High School stadium Saturday night. Ward J. Conner deputy labor commissioner issued the promoters license for this event and future shows to Roper Dougharty of Laredo. The Central boys will box among themselves and leave at 10 am Saturday per Brother Joe Lanier, coach. Also notes a new cage coach at Bloomington High School, Don Dick, replacing Elmer Mee Gall.
Sections of the state track meet opener were hampered by rain and a cold north wind as athletes from six San Antonio schools qualified for two days of competition. Jefferson and Brackenridge led sprint heats, with Parker and Samuels among top qualifiers, while hurdler Parker eyed a historic three straight dash titles.
Lynn Bostick of Dallas is missing in action over Germany. He served as co pilot of a heavy bomber reported shot down on April 11 during World War II. His parents have been informed by the war department.
In Wichita on May 4 98 Ray Dumont president of the national baseball congress says about 50 000 sandlot teams will celebrate by playing league games. 1556 teams enter 48 state tournaments with the Washington state playoff starting July 1 in Seattle. Entries for the tourneys are accepted through district commissioners next Monday after opening games. About 40 percent of teams are service nine squads.
Austin hosts a track preliminaries meet with athletes from San Antonio Houston and Dallas. Notable performances include Sherman and Brackenridge securing finals berths with fast times in 120 yard hurdles 100 yard dash and 440 yard events. Multiple heats produced lively showings with Oak Park and Woodrow Wilson competitors advancing to finals.
Fort Sam league games produced low scoring affairs with strong pitching and key hits. Dodd led Dodd field team to a win while Alamo Jewelry stopped Swift and Company 31 to 1 in another feature game. Thursday night schedule features Beans Hill Presbyterian vs Monte Vista Baptist and Laurel Helens Methodist vs North Side Baptist on separate diamonds.
Lieutenant Duten Flory a former football coach at Houdo and Harlnigen was seen in San Antonio while en route to a new post at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center. He recently joined the navy after years as a coach and now serves as an ensign.
Abe Martin, Paschal High football mentor and former El Paso and Lufkin coach, heads for army service after passing his physical. He resigned from an oil firm in Houston in January to return to Paschal as head football coach. Line Coach Chasen Turner expected to take over duties when called.
Seguin May 4 The Apache reports the Seguin Baseball Club plans local games on May 14 and 21 and seeks to contract teams from San Antonio city leagues or nearby independent clubs. Clubs interested should write Manager S Vasquez at 202 Court Street Seguin.
Louisville prepares for the seventieth Kentucky Derby with an estimated 70 000 spectators amid travel restrictions easing. Stir Up, Mrs Payne Whitney’s favorite, showed top speed in final Derby prep run, while longshot contenders Broadcloth Skybracer and Pensive vie for upset chances. Churchill Downs hosts a packed race day as hotels and transit strain to accommodate visitors from the Louisville district and beyond.
Dick Midkiff hit a single and comer in three at bats to pace the Quartermasters squadron in a 14 to 5 victory over the 63rd squadron at Brooks Field.
In a midweek San Antonio show Schnabel topples Cistoldi with a backbreaker after a rough, disqualified first fall and a 10 minute 13 second second frame. Referee Chariey Behwartz officiates as other bouts see disqualifications and wins for Brown over Bishop and Totte drawing with Geoham.
Reported scores from a Park Women’s Guild event include A Sulz- Th leading first flight with 74 net, A Nandi close behind. second flight led by Mrs. Siler with 86 net. In borg tournament matches, Mrs. Noel defeated Christoptier 2 and 9. Sparkman beat Mrs. Dailey. Heise defeated Mrs. Ras. Upcoming week notes indicate a community gathering as Tigers election results loom.
A chaotic recap recalls Yankees and Phillies stringing hits as Cubs struggle in the standings. Cards and Browns notes show leaders pressuring, while Reds, Giants and Pirates feature in late playoff chase. Kurowski homers sparkle for St Louis. Lee notches a shutout, and Kramer gains his fourth win as Boston slips past.
New York University reports optimism for next season as fifty students answered a call for spring training candidates. The Violet grid squad did not field a team last fall.
In a Galveston report from Texan May 4, results recount a boxing card with several bouts. Notable outcomes include Evens overpowering a tiring opponent as the bout progressed, while other matches feature billed fighters from Elizabeth New York and Puerto Rico. Multiple entries reference venues, weights, and local boxers amid a crowded card.
The Kerrice Baseball League previews second round action on Thursday night as Kelly fold’s Pliers and Randolph Ramblers clash at Tech field. A win could push Randolph to the top while the unbeaten Filters, who beat Randolph’s Boo Ferriss in the opener, again face him Thursday. Ferriss has two wins since that loss, including a no hitter versus the Honda Navigators.
Kelly's second team defeated Brooke 8-2 as Kraus pitched seven innings for the win. Kelly invited Smooke to Moe hits in Chicago after the game, but the attempt was blocked amid draft and induction context.
National league games listed with New York Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn Cleveland Chicago Detroit and Pittsburgh on Friday. Scheduless include Detroit at Chicago and Philadelphia at Brooklyn with multiple postponements and unclear venue notes.
Will report for military service next Tuesday and offset his deputy, the Browns signed Denny Galehouse as a part time player. Galehouse, a rubber factory worker in Akron, Ohio, will join the team each weekend to be available for a Sunday game. Pitcher assignment notes that Steve Sandis has two wins this season and 15 wins against 11 losses in 1943.
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