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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1944

Page

8

Browns to face Senators in key early season test

Washington opens against St. Louis while the Phillies face a rugged stretch. New York and Detroit travel, Boston and Chicago host, and Cincinnati meets Pittsburgh. Pitching, injuries, and rising teams shape the early American and National League schedule as spring action continues.

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Sportslights on deals and park plans spark city chatter

Harold Scherwitz notes fund-raising shows net over 6500 while a $1800 station wagon donation supports the Red Cross blood donor service. He cites Kentucky Derby ticket sales totaling about 200000. San Pedro park gets new full size softball diamonds and an Olympic size pool plan with diving and a wading pool. Ben Akin aims for 42 tennis nets and municipal court upgrades. Jefferson high track trophy dent blamed on a disappointed Austin rival.

San Pedro Park Ben Akin Recreation Department Akin Ben Austin San Antonio Sven Jefferson

Army inductions touch St Louis Cardinals and Yankees stars

Sporadic draft notices list St Louis Cardinals outfielder Stan Musial and teammate George Fallon ordered to report May 16 for pre induction exams at Jefferson Barracks. Others include Hall of Fame era pitchers Harry Munger and Ray Campbell facing service actions at nearby camps.

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Randolph Takes Lead in Service Loop

Randolph Ramblers moved into first place in the Service League after a 4 to 1 win over Brooks Field Ganders and a Warhawks 5-2 victory over Kelly Field Fiters. Walt Nothe pitched a three hitter for Randolph while Johnson earned his third straight win for the Warhawks in a 2-2 tie with Kelly. Slaughter homered as Cadet Center fell short despite late rallies. Three league games are slated for Thursday with Randall play and San Marcos gaining three new players this week.

Cadet Center Warhawks Randolph Wield Ramblers Ramblers Uhtyough Brooks ‘Field Ganders Warhawks Kelly Feld Fiters San Mattos Alan Novak Roathpaw Wealy Johnson Bill Scott Kely Johnson Scott Wertawka Kelly de Wilker Fitzpatrick Airgie Wdl Conner Paul Lehner Framax Welly Cadet Center Wilker Dave Pluss Pluss Hilton Jolson Slaughter Wat Hawks San Marcos Opl Lloyd Stahorn Mike Dick David Thixton Tech Mit Brooks Randalph Fat Houde

Unclear Baseball Score Report From Local Game

Fragmented box score shows multiple players and innings with errors, hits, and runs. Highlights include names such as Kelly ABR Ma Av AB AH, Witte, Slaughire, Lehrerst, and scores totaling 90 to 79 in a fielding and batting summary.

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Negro Big League Teams Play Here

Exhibition baseball features Tyumy and the New York Cubans from the National Negro Baseball League. Memphis Red Sox visitors in a p.m. game at Son Antonio Park. Monarchs seek first victory of the spring against the Red Sox with Booker T. McDaniel slated to start.

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Brooklyn Tigers Name Adopted by Dodgers Football Club

Brooklyn large sports item notes that the Brooklyn Dodgers NFL team will be renamed the Brooklyn Tigers, announced by General Manager Tom Gallery ward. The report also mentions Illinois star Bob Hinkle injuring a pulled weal in Champaign may miss the Big Ten meet on May 27, impacting hopes for a tri meet with Ohio State and Michigan.

Brooklyn Brooklyn Dodgers National Baseball Eagle Brookly Tigers Tom Gallery Ward Illinois Champaign University of Finds Ohio State Michigan Bob Hinkle Leo Johson Hinkle

Bush Steps Down as Indiana Field Manager

Indianapolis May 10 Donte Bush president and manager of the Indianapolis Indicts will resign as team pilot on Thursday due to ill health. Mike Kelly is expected to take over active management while Bush remains president and advisor. Kelly previously coached the Chicago White Sox in 1980 and 1981, during Bush’s prior managerial tenure.

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Brackenridge Park Golf Names New Officers at Breakfast

Mrs Gum New Women’s Golf President Irene Wendland, ex City Champion Lone Wendland’s sister, becomes president of Brackenridge Park Golf Association after a breakfast with retiring leader Mrs M B Killian. Mrs Harold Kayton named vice president and other officers include Mrs C Bailey treasurer and Mr A J Krisch secretary.

A.B. Gunn Brackenridge Park Golf Association M. B. Killian Harold Kayton C. Bailey A. J. Krisch George ‘Terrell Lee Christopher Wan Killian Kayton Noel Wae Krisch Irene Wendland Lone Wendland Gilbert “Cotton” Wendland Hoth Man Iit

Hurler Edwards Breaks Arm in Patchy Victory

Pitt Edwards, pitcher for the Bankary team, strained a lead with a powerful eighth inning when his pitch snapped above the elbow. He was taken to hospital after the fall as the team defeated Fintence 13 to 3.

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