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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1943

Page

7

Radio Morale Surpasses Odds In Preakness Build Up

Radio Morale, a 100-to-1 shot, was highlighted in the Preakness buildup as owners 베 King Ranch and trainer Max Hirsch pivoted entry plans. The field gained late drama with owner changes and surprise entries, as Count Fleet and others prepared for the May post.

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Fist Fight Shocks Handball Meet in 1942 AAU Match

In San Francisco on May 8, a fist fight erupted during a semifinal in the national AAU handball tournament. Marble of Oakland was ruled off court and the match awarded to Smith after both players clashed postmatch in the showers. Marble was hospitalized with injuries. Smith led 16-13 in the first game when the dispute began.

San Francisco Abe Marble Smith Oakland Joe Platik Chicago Navy Angelo

Women golfers set for San Ane ronila weekly tourney

The San Ane ronila Women s Golf Association prepares for its weekly meet as a warm up for the annual tourney. Members from Milwaukee and nearby clubs are listed as participants with odds and entries noted.

Mis Gorge Stormman Beackenthree San Aneronila Women's Golf Association Ft Sadeh

Softball Recap Incomplete Read From Local Center

A fragmented report details a softball contest involving the Reception Center squad and Bilin gon with unclear players and positions. It mentions Raine, Hitting wine, and Teg orem, plus references to Triton, Vimitan, and Matt Clark, but key names, dates, and outcomes are garbled.

Sjela Yeany Aida Lue Cutis Orca Eau Randolph Normovie Bilingon Tel Ina Raine Handaoma Ais Agra Mead Knntne Ian Heo Pymay Matt Clark Taverne and Blatt

Jeffersons Mustangs Struggle In State Track Meet

Jefferson High of San Antonio contends for a second straight state title but is hampered by sprinter Grieder’s injury. Parker leads the Mustangs in sprints while Austin rivals push in dashes relays and field events. several Jefferson qualifiers vie for points across events including the mile relay and pole vault.

Jefferson’s Mustangs San Antonio Schoo Austin Gyleder Iim Writley Jefferson Grieders Charley Barker Nko Grieder Boa Austin Parker Ali Wino Arid Mustang Flash Bill Eagle Murray Stadford Val Adams Sean Atus Ali Sparkman Bradford Lowe Mart Sparkman Keith] Vineyard Edgewood Seehes Grorge Kadera Reagan Trouston Jeff Murray Browle Maragna Bol Amstadd Brackenridge Dimmy Strong Franklin Young Wes Witt Coulter Masonic Ineher James Southworth Eagles Alamo Siights Russell Pooge S&c Edison Kirby Moore

Martinez Exceeds In State Tennis Semi Finals

Mabry of Allcs and Emil Martinez of Brackenville lead the Intercollegiate boys singles at the state tournament in Austin as Broyles and Harleen advance. Mabry defeated Burkett 6-0 6-1 while Broyles beat Agar and Martinez edged Baker 6-8 8-2 8-2. Friday saw Marinier facing Barzen in the next round with Kerrville and Briscoe players in doubles action.

Phil Agar Austry Martined John Baker Sherman Barlzen Franklin McCarter Ball Galveston bin Cundirr Jattersen Tristile Maan Chantty Priday Uy Rubyiegue Wandet Phiadelphis Pmatelka Brownsville Taumile Peender Nilldred Baumert Yv Auslin

Dan's Cafe Wins Tech Field Game

Dan's Cafe defeated Defense Work 12 to 2 at Tech Field Friday night. Pitcher Tyiday struck out 11 for Dan's while Johno, Taylor, Blevins and Spencer contributed offensive support. The game featured a dominant Dan's offense and strong pitching, with final scoring illustrated across both teams.

Dan's Cafe Tech Dan's Cafe Tyiday Tech Field Homer Gibsay Smaitigs Johno Taylor Blevins Spencer Gibson Simith

Major League Scores Across National and American Leagues

Raw scores and team mentions surface from a historical sports roundup. Teams include New York Chicago Philadelphia Boston Washington Cleveland St Louis Detroit and others with scattered player names, pitches and outcomes amid an incomplete OCR.

Rickey’s Deal on Allen Pays Dividends for Dodgers

Dodgers re purchased Allen after a prior $30,000 sale to Philadelphia for Rube Melton. Allen, in his third game of the season, pitched three shutout innings in a 9 7 win over the Braves, improving to three straight wins with eight hits allowed in 20 innings. Reds move up NL standings as Dodgers extend lead over rivals.

Asabaiatel Meee Rickey Johnny Allan Dodgers Brock Allen Philadelphia Rube Melton Bhillies Lepaning Wilters Alen Johnny Boston Braves Stmson Weller Phils Viva Giants Braves Cincinnati Reds Pheynpson Chicago Cubs Johnny Vander Meer Riceman Joe Beggs Sn Philliex Bi Johagen Jin Wasdell Cin Ita A Nooks AW Yankees Charley Wensloff Bill Johnson New York Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Wenslsif Yanks Thess Plattey Johnny ‘Bumphries Hal White Chicago White Sox Detroit Tmeers Humphries Hbnacl Jeading Accond Om Luke Appling Hundas Boston Red Sox Wiil Washington Senators Capital City Fadie Lake St- Louis

Schedule of Games Across Cities and Times

The list outlines multiple games with times and locations including Philadelphia 1230 and Brooklyn 1 pm. It reads like a generic sports schedule with teams and venues across Wasnington Dulvol Glevielanl St Hons New York Trookiyn Pit By Chicago and other sites.

Philadelphia Waslington Orica Glevielanl St. Hons New York Pudadetpuln Tostun Pit Chicago la Sac

80 Fights Dreamed in Two Hours at Great Lakes Station

A dramatic report from Bay Laces details a boxing workout at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station where Carl Saruu and others staged an intense two hour session. Eight rings buzzed with bouts, four contenders per rug, as fighters rotated through rounds with minimal rest between.

Bay Great Lakes Naval Trainiig Station Mass Ponelpetlun Carl Saruusen

Local Bowling Tourney Set With San Antonio Tie In

The San Antonio Turner club aims to host a home town bowling tournament sanctioned by the American Bowling Congress. Events begin Saturday at 6 PM and run overnight into Sunday with singles and doubles on the program. Women's International Howling Congress backs the event, and Otto Klaus notes strong women’s representation among 40 teams.

FontAinah All American Bowling Congress San Antonio Turner Club Otto Klaus Turner Club

Longhorn Win Sparks Texas Track Conference Sweep

Texas Longhorns clinched a sweep in the Southwest Conference track meet as top performers from the University of Texas excelled in Houston. Gus, Croshyar, and Ellwark led a strong Texas showing with wins and fast times in 220 and 440 yard events, with finals qualification in multiple races and high hopes for upcoming events.

AIG Bulsowrir Alger” Heights Ralyic Croshyar University of Vagally Iyok Iivdie Anil Houston Pritay FCO Dastus Gus Jrilsworth UG Seers Matte Frye Af Ac Ellwark

Fight Results Highlight Ayped Scenarios And Winners

In a chaotic meet report Johnny Dudes of New York defeated Teo Dal Tain at Worcester, while Wing advanced to the next round by qualification. Dallas heavyweight Dallas Seath and Johnny Denson of Philadelphia dominated their bouts, and Youk Pac faced Telit with mixed outcomes. Hinliswand-Richie Lento upset Tom Angelia in a junior meet at San Galera as Wing continued strong. Texas led dashes and hall events with notable marks, and Ennis Texas captured a golf title led by BA Border. Chris tan Foun Hickinen and Walter Detyer claimed doubles for Texas, as Gill Roden emerged in a separate venture.

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Duel of Rice and Texas stars closes weekend meet

A feature duel between Rice's Bob Forler and Texas's Jerry Thompson topped a chaotic meet lineup where teams from Rice, Texas A&M, and Texas Tech prepared to perform. The event highlighted the distance running showcase amid a crowded schedule with several standout performances and near-misses.

Southwest Bob Forler Rice Jerry Thompson Texas Arkansas Porter Thompson Whampson Gana Cantor Poe Woarkova

Poe Boys Win City Junior High Laurels

Poe Boys capture the city junior high tennis titles led by Archie Black and Fritz Broke who defeated Robby Marley and Herbert Karten in three sets. Jack Ammert earned the top individual honors with a 6-2 6-1 win. Don Campbell claimed the doubles crown with a straight-set victory for Poe.

Poe van Olas FT Gay Light Mann Jack Ammert Don Campbell Archie Black Fritz Robby Marley Herbert Karten Mai

Scott Takes Dallas Scrap in Close Heavyweight Bout

Dallas fighter Buddy Acott defeated Johnny Benson of Indianapolis by unanimous decision in Dallas on May 4. Referee Sally Montgomery of Worthy kept the crowd lively as Acott rallied late after Benson pressed the pace, despite Scott facing real danger in the sixth round.

Dallas Buddy Acott Johnny Benson Thdianapolis Sally Montgomery Denson Scott Tadlenen

Wittenberg Takes Arkansas Medal at Rock County Event

Wittenberg, a Louisiana State University student from Metaptis, won an Arkansas medal at the tournament in Rock County. Arkansas State champion Jack Thnotn, now with Browburn Country club in Houston, was noted nearby.

Little Rogk Ark Jimmy Awittenberg Louisiana State University Metaptis Venn Rock County Kim Liew Jack "Thnotn Gover Arkansas Browburn Cluri Ng Houston Tex

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