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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1942

Page

7

Texas Frosh Run Shows Texas Rivalry at Memphis Meet

Dallas May 9 revival featuring UT freshman Jerry Thompson of Woodrow Wilson fame will race against Leslie MacMitchell of New York University and Campbell Kane of Indiana in a trial at the Catton carnival linked meet in Memphis. Coach Clyde Littlefield says he sent UT freshman to Memphis at the request of Cotton carnival officials.

Dallas Jerry) Thompson Woodrow Witaon Dallis High Raller University of Texas Lxsile MacMitchell New York University Campbell Kane Indiana Memphis Tonn MacMitchell Kene Clyde Littlefield Afnerals

Texas Leaguers Triumph Over Tolsa in Shreveport

Shreveport edges Tolsa 4 to 3 as Johnson leads with key hits while Williams, Brillheart, Marino, and Humphries combine for the pitching effort. Beaumanton and Oklahoma City also tally, with notable plays including two-base hits by Martin, Doyle, and Harrison, and a late rally by the home team to secure the win.

Texas Shrevefoet TOLSA Biieveport Toise Abhoa O.A Iverth Sohnea Millerss Rickerich Trent Washington Ballinger Johnon Holm Witter Shreveport Tulea York Brillheart Marino Humphries Lauddin Borvess Steen Erofe Beaumont Okla Beaumont Okla City Ab.h.o.a Abho.a. Wess'y Herri Moorell Bracki Tram'k.rt Baza Winfo Aulep Lapetyy zFeel Tolpig McClaren Ter van Winkle Oklahoma City Bread Lipop Harvigan Doyle Bolle Dun Sinmyer Moore Giark Buunewolh and & Dn Inone Winford Touchstone HC Lopat Corned Vung Oklahoma Clivy Worle Lipon Ienny Bette Bisa Eaumont Hunter and Wilson

Jockey Phillips in Serious Condition After Race Fall

Jockey Virgil Phillips was seriously injured during the fourth race at Sportsman’s Park on Friday while aboard Katherine G. The horse fell and piled up KilCycle, with rider Harry Schwing also carried from the track. Katherine G. reportedly suffered a break. Irkald was destroyed.

Chiqago Ommy Virgil Phillips Sportsman's Park Phillips Katherine G Harry Schwing Chysiclang Irkald

Argentine Olympic Committee postpones Pan American Games

In Buenos Aires on May 9 the Argentine Olympic committee approved delaying the Pan American Games until 1943 due to the war. The delay followed a recommendation from 23 Western hemisphere athletic federations and came after the United States withdrew from the games planned for this fall.

Aires Ie Variola Cauinities United States

Doerr Heads Major Batsmen as Doerr Leads Early Season

New York May 1942 Boston Red Sox slugger Bobby Doerr returns from an injury to post 25 hits in 58 at bats with five home runs and 51 runs batted in. Stan Spence of Washington leads majors with a .416 average, while Danny Murtaugh tops the National League at .428.

New York Nennant Seromd Eastman Bobby Doerr Boston Red Sox Doerr Boston Stan Spence Washington Senators Red Sox Dom DiMageia Spence J Bl Dickey New York Yankees Joe Gordon Danny Murtaugh Philadelphia Phils Foe Dickey Gordon Cleveland Lentig Taber Hockett Clevelan Feaky Williame Nayer Murtaugh Philadelphi Fernandez Walker Brooklyn Reiner Alanders St. Louis Merulio Chicago Brown, Bt. Louis Slouweter Stowls Wrodedl Pittsburgh Hill Ghelmnati

Southwestern AAU Aquatic Dates Set for Dallas Meet

The Southwestern Amateur Athletic Union outdoor swimming meet for junior and senior divisions will be at the University Park pool in Dallas on July 18 and 19. Roland Goss, AAUS swim talg chairman, announced events for both sexes across the two divisions.

Dallas Southwestern Amateur Athletic Union University Park Pool Roland Goss US Swimtalg

Fight Results Showcases Varied Knockouts Across Events

The card lists multiple bouts with knockouts and technical knockouts across cities including Philadelphia Los Angeles Pittsburgh and Hollywood. Notable results feature Younes Garvey with a technical win over antocated strap competitor Voster and Shana achieving a victory in a 22045 ranked contest.

Voster-Garvey Younes Staelne Bob Winters Philadelpia Tolesa Bob Monteoery Philadelphia Carma Noteh Pittsburgh Hollywood Manuel Ortis Toon Angles Herne Linigay Vaticonyer

Stokes Re elected TAAF President at Galveston Meeting

Galveston May 9 Roger Stokes of San Antonio was re elected president for life of the Texas Amateur Athletes Federation at its annual meeting. Officials re elected include Treasurer Col Ralph Y Burkie and Secretary Noble L Roberts. New directors named include Corinne Foude Houston L B Houston Dallas James Garteon Galveston and others. State tournaments for 1942-43 are scheduled with dates and chairs announced for softball women’s softball basket ball and track events across multiple Texas cities.

Galveston Texas Amateur Athhete Roger Stokes San Antonio Texas Beach National Recreation Association Col Ralph YW Burkie Noble L. Roberts H. ©. Skarkes A. G. Roenjer Gan Antonio Hany’ Taylor Fort Worth James Garteon Muted Staben Naval Base Corgue Cluts Ar.db Evans Port, Worth Kormeler Gitles Wnee Fester Blakedell An Antonie Martel Harry Taylor Wneen Mire Lillian Schwertz Tyler G. C. Bannenberg Port Worth TR. D. Evans Suez

White Rock girls lead in International Bowling tourney opening

WIBC Bowling Milwauker May White Rock girls team of Idlanupalle n elipsed last year to lead the Women's International Bowling tourney with a 261 opening night score. Rovick Bowley Shoes of Cuicage won the attorney on 2003 with 470, others include Bertha Urbanic 551, Frances Sayiley 540, Ville Reavy 520, Dorothy Mashell 410. two teams will bowl in the WIB 2 league Wednesday as Taras depart by train Saturday morning.

Milwauker White Rock Idlanupallen Marie Rovick Bowley Shoes Cuicage Ria Juhha Bertha Urbanic Frances Sayiley T Ville Reavy Dorothy Mashell Autonta Louamout Taras

Gauntt Leads In PGA Golf Tour Qualifier

Texarkana report shows Jimmy Gauntt, Longview pro, shooting 72 70 14 for best score to qualify for the PGA tournament in Atlantic City on May 25. Other qualifiers include Luck Burke Sr of Mopston, Raymond Gufford of Port Worth, and Hartney Clark of Houston. Gauntt finished strong with a 11‑foot putt to clinch his spot.

Texarkana Ark Jimmy Gauntt Longview P. G. A. Tourismienst Atlantic City Ned Luck Burke Sr Mopston Nations P.G. A Raymond Gufford Port Worth Hartney Clark Houston

World billiard champion Irwin Rudolph beats Crane in title clash

Cleveland’s Irwin Rudolph, the world billiard champion, defeats Crane in both blocks of Friday’s championship challenge. Rudolph leads 4 balls ahead of Crane’s mark as the match progresses, with Crane stalled at 08 for 56 points in a tense finish.

Dukes and Pioneers Brawl Ends in Clovis Win

In Albuquerque region sports melee erupts as Dixie Howell and Grover Seitz clash with the umpire. Yan Jen leads a fan attack with a chair, injuring Howell. Clovis beats Albuquerque 11 to? The ballpark scene ends with a fan removal and unresolved score.

Albuquerque N. M Albuquerque Dukes Clovis Pioneers Jan Dixie Howell Dukes Widh Grover Seitz Clovis Dnfield Dixie Desue Seitz Iesue Yan Mack Quinlan Cquitiut Howell Ump Quillan

Yankees Gain Aid From Unexpected Macks Help

The Yankees cling to first place in the American League as Connie Mack's Athletics beat the Red Sox 2 to 1 behind Marchildon's five hitter. Boston drops to third behind Cleveland and the Yankees, while the Dodgers, Pirates, and Cardinals win in the National League. Notre Dame tops Chicago 6-3 in tennis.

Associated Brean New York Yankees Philadelphia Athtetics Phil Miretildon Easons Athletics Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Bul Marchildon Connie Mack Morchildon Williams Detroit Charlie Whener Boston A’s Dodgers Brooklyn New York Giants Curt Melton Whitlow Wyatt Wyath Hine Rad Dolph Gamilli Brooks Firates Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Rip Sewell Bucs Pirates Behting Javice Ta Che Seare Omer Vino DiMaggio Ihe St. Louwly Cars Dings

Rebels Acquire Garth Mann From Dallas Texas League

Montgomery Alabama May first reports the acquisition of right handed pitcher Garth Red Mann from Dallas Texas League on option. Mann posted nine wins and twenty losses with Dallas last season and reported to Montgomery today.

Montgomery Ala Montgomery Nebels Garth Red’ Mann Aitchor Dallas Texas Litaglie Mann Pensacola

Unclear OCR Item of Names and Places in Reading

Fragmented readable names and terms include major boxes, players, locations like New York and Crooklyn, various surnames, and scattered percentages. No coherent event or outcome emerges. multiple garbled lines suggest a sports or boxing related clipping with inconsistent entity strings. The readable entities hint at teams, places, and people but lack a central narrative or date.

Baseball Scores From The Day’s Slate

American League action features New York at Milwaukee and Detroit at Boston. National League games include Cleveland at St Louis and Chicago at Pittsburgh, with multiple late games and times listed across the schedule.

Cochrane Roles For Navy Relief Fight Cleared

Freddie Cochrane the welterweight title hopeful fought poorly against a Marine opponent in Boston last night for Navy Relief. The bout ended in a close decision for the Marine as Cochrane showed limited form and failed to seize the match. Mickey Walker’s influence shadows Cochrane despite the bout’s prospects.

Boston Navy Mala Freddie Red Cochrane Preddla Haston Garden Roytno Tenting Garvey Young U. B Hything Howton Mickey Walker Pierdie Mickey Young

Strincevich of Pirates to Minors

Pittsburgh May 3. The Pirates optioned outfielder Fritz Strincevich to the minors, sending him to Toronto for a 24 league term. Strincevich, 20, had shown promise but will report to the academy for further development under ahí.

I Strincevich Pirates Pittshurgh Fieder Mle Swincevich Torenla Lee Veonll Strincevich

Regatta at Woodlawn Lake Opens Spring Sailing Events

Woodlawn regatta begins Saturday at Woodlawn Lake with sailing craft from 1 to 20 feet. Staged races run through Sunday, free admission for spectators, featuring local clubs and San Antonio speed boats.

Sabing Club Woodlawn Lake Tliogram San Anteste Ulead

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