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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1944

Page

7

Preakness Race Hopes Stir for Derby Contenders

Pimlico prepares for the 54th Preakness with an $80,210 purse and a 35,000 expected crowd. Platter, Stir Up, and Whirlaway figure in a lively field led by Derby-linked contenders as track conditions favor a fast run. Weather clear, post 3:05 p.m. San Rancio time.

Baltimore Warn Wright Sun Hyperion Louisville Pimlico Maryland Pevisive Uthe George D. Sideners Platter Payne Whittey Greentree Stable Wright Calumet Farm Ben Jones Whhrlaway Johnny Long Count Fleet Joan D. Heytz Eek Widener Bert Mulholland Eddie Arcaro

Preakness Field Revealed At Pimlico May Stakes

Baltimore May 12 field for the Preakness stakes at Pimlico shows Greentree Stable and Calumet Farm entries with several trainers listed. Notable horses include Gramp's Image carrying 126 pounds with blinkers adjustments noted and a mix of odds from 2 to 1 to 20 to 1 for other contenders.

Baltimore Pimlico Trainrr Sewher T . Greentree Stable Jack Garer Calumet Farm Hep Jones C McCreary G. D. Witener Mulholland Longden Ernst Ethel Jamba A. Jacobs Jemay Bobanrtable Dunne J. Westrape Gramp

Texas PGA in Final Stages

Odessa May 1 Texas Professional Golfers Association championship action continued all day as players battled to qualify for the national tourney. Leaders include Raymond Gafford Dallas 137 four under par and Sam Schneider 145 with other notables among the field. Amateurs vie for the Texas cup as top seven after 72 holes earn spots for the national team.

Odessa Texas Professiona Golfers Association Raymond Gafford Dallas Jimmy Galint Ardmore Sip Field Okla Iwalle Sam Schneider Jimmy Geore W. A. Stackhouse George Ausbach Morgan Hampton al J Texas Lloyd Watkins Midland Army Sirield Pvt KR. R. Tucker Maj R. Ashley Wilh Harry Toad David “Spee” Goldman Dick Martin Don Cherry John Garrison Longwew Wedell Camp Hod John Thompson Johnny Witten Sheppard Field

Fans Overflow at Brack Innridge Park Rodeo Arena

A large crowd attended the Junior Chamber of Commerce rodeo at Brack Innridge Park Sports Arena. The calf ropers and bulldoggers showed variable form. the Brahmes act impressed and the Grays and their Tope act were excellent. Joan Alvin won calf-roping in 27 seconds, Lin Réuves took bull-dogging in 18 seconds, and Bil McBreey and John Alman won steer necking in 28 seconds.

Chamber of Commerce Brackinnridge Park Joan Alvin Lin Réuves Bil McBrréy John Alman

War Workers Play Rosita in Saturday Doubleheader

War Workers face Rosita Miners in a doubleheader at Richterfield Saturday night at 2:20. War Workers showed top form after nine double plays last weekend, while Rosita added three Tampico players to strengthen the squad.

Vere WEP garneTs Rosita Tech Richterfield Tampico

Mrs. DiMaggio Granted Divorce in Los Angeles

Mrs Dororthy Arnold DiMaggio testified that Joe DiMaggio wrecked their marriage by cruelty and absences, while a judge approved a $14400 property settlement and $159 monthly support for their son until age 22, with a $10000 life insurance policy. DiMaggio, then with the Army Air Forces, did not attend. Also noted is golf champion Pat West Dunn accusing film actor Ralph Dunn of infidelity after lipstick was found on his face.

Ethel TD. Jacobs Stymie Hirsch Jacobs Gay Bit Ranner Bobanet Larcar KTSA Los’ Angeles Joe DiMaggio Dorothy Arnold The Screen New York Yankee Joe DiMageto Victor A. Olson Dubith Minn DiMaggio Stanley Mosk Joseph Paul DiMigata Imist DiMaggio Isa Army Air Forces Hamilton Field San Francisco San Fransco DiMaggia' Seil Hollywood Pat West Dunn Ralph Dunn Ater

Texas Makers Sweep of Spring Sports in Southwest showdown

Texas dominated spring sports in the Southwest Conference securing multiple track field and base ball titles. Ralph Bilbworth Leo Culbertson and Stan Prank led sprint wins while Bill Thompson Wall Peters earned runner up spots. Texas A and M Rice and Texas Christian also contested with Baylor and Arkansas absent in track.

Avena Texas Ralph Bilbworth Leo Culbertson Stan Prank Bill Thompson Wall Peters Tonghorns Far Guy Groves Rice Trias Texas A Nele Longhorns Clyde Littlefield Ellsworth Fred Walcott

Lanier Shoos inx Wins Five in a Row

Lanier Shoos inx, veteran St. Louis Cards pitcher, runs a five game win streak as the Cardinals surge atop the standings. He defeated Brooklyn 7-2 Friday night, extending a run that highlights a high-scoring early season with 47,501 fans on night games and New York’s Hank Borowy undefeated as the Yankees cling to pace in the American League.

Randoiniem Max Lanier Pilehre St. Loui Cardinals Hank Borowy Yankees Denton N.C New York Brooklyn Lanter Walker Coomr Yankee Stadt Pittsburgh Carolina Curver Chicago Cincinnati Diehl Seveno St. Louis Brownies Alten Wynn Washington Rod Munerlef Jietory Luke Sewell Detroit Hal New Touser Tinky Higgins Hal Tim Jershi Bell Ing Homer Newsom

Where They Play SATURDAYS GAMES

Saturday schedules list Cleveland at New York 19 Detroit at Boston 1 p m St Louis at Philadelphia 2 p m Chicago at Washington New York at Cincinnati 1 39 p m Boston at Buffalo 2 p m Philadelphia at Chicago 2 p m Brooklyn at St Louis 20 p m Sunday American League Channel 7 at Washington etc. National League games follow with broken teams and times across multiple cities.

Pracue St Boule Vee York Dieza Hinekon Aps DRS Cleveland Sey Ceeeees Birfedetpnie Lade Barston Prtilas Chevelend Bontoy Ratttrion Kenedy Gromek Nuyiniek Suare Hughson Wagert Kennedy New York Newhouser Swift Raber Berens Hemviey Ensing Ghirher Zuber Homeys Metheny Lal Aed Levy Xih Fioup St Louis Washington Munrriel Mancus Wynn Casdit Carrmsquel Gucere Toner Horneton Chicago Philadelphia Rota and Turner Kensom and Hayes Louke Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittepargh Rewalta Louis Tatewhiler St. Laie Wthnune Ou Schanz Finley der- Haxer Brickton Alderson Holm Bastin Cleveland Detroit Boston Cincinnata Chiewao St. Louis Wilsaington Lala Ghiladevinia Bowton National Leaeus Brogkibn Bering Ny Cincinnati i Pith Melptia Tewin

Friday Stars Shine In Softball and Baseball Action

Reading of multiple scores and standout moments across games includes Pete Fox hitting a seventh inning homer for the Yankees in a 10-4 win, Nap Reyes and Glania aiding the Indians, and a strong 10-3 Pirates page as Charley Schinz and Max Lanier lead Cardinals and Braves to decisive performances.

Snoamma Ro FraEs Ploks Hieei Teeia Log Tieroll Hamer Meepuna Nin Yankers Pete Fox Red Sox Oable AnAinet Indians Nap Resvs Glania New York Vetery Homer Tela Sor Medwick Nate Andras Etlegeh Fittabureh Elect Safelex Wallees Pirate Charley Schinz Phillias Stralebe Cubs Max Lanier Cardinals Leaven Bravia Bineios Ehalieins Vy Fit Strath Christian Ant Frank Stan Miso Browpe Kardenlacealee Wash Joxion St. Louis Bebo Newton Athistias Fivn Daverd

Boxing Night Results Across Cities Mention Several Wins

The report lists multiple boxing bouts with winners and locations including Indianapolis Chicago Boston San Diego and Seattle. Notable results include Bob Garner defeating Johnns in a points decision. Charley Parham and Eddie Jansen securing knockouts. Charlie dacksin and Johnny Walsh winning by points and knockouts respectively. The text also notes a technical knockout for Finmny Liddell and a hard fight involving McCann in Seattle.

Kynvoiates FTAE Indianapolis Bob Garner Suievile Johnns Faia Hiolaod Hopp Keily Pittsburet New Orleans Fredile Dawson Chicago Charley Parham Worcesige Maga Billy Tordiglinne Boston Belanger Minneapolis al Gilbert Washington Portland Ore Finmny Liddell Arclege Henry Armstront Billy Mes Cann Seattle Negra Marine Fusdalcanal McCann

Princeton Admits Giving Up Football

Princeton University will abandon a formal football schedule in favor of intramural competition. President Harold W. Dodds cited wartime pressure and the small number of available players as reasons. The move follows wartime training demands and the young age of undergraduates and Navy Vets trainees.

Fruunuestan Brinceton University Kready Interanllegiate Harold W. Dodds Semilar College Dodds Navy Une Princeton

Border conference eyes return to football plans

At the spring Border conference meeting three schools New Mexico Texas Tech and West Texas State plan to field teams this fall Arizona State at Flagstaff seeks Navy permission to compete Civilians and 4F veterans gain competition rights during the duration of eligibility Rules were amended to allow transfers and civilians to participate while elections named Dr T Q Campbell Hapton Simmons president and P C Osborn Atlas State in Flags vice president CG Z Lesher Arizona university secretary treasurer

L Paso Border Conference New Mexico Texas Tech West Texas State Arizona State Flagstaff Navy T. Q. Campbell Haptin-Simmons University P C. Osborn Atlas State CG. Z. Lesher Arizona University

Softball action ends with Army league split doubleheader

In Fort Sam Houston softball action, the Major A division saw a split as the 20th Squadron edged Centennial Defense by one in the opener, while the SPRC team defeated Post Dental Clinic 4 2 in a later contest. Notable players included Miller on the mound for Alamo and Koszioa, Dixon, and Wardle contributing in the field.

Antonnartes Ronna Sienal Company Centennial Deity Divaion 7Th Guards Rally Field Evereleas Lin Ning Koszlsn Kelly Er Iscra Aimmig Ted Nh Miller Alamo Guarle Ono Mons Jewski Pam Koszioa Dixon Bayiera Nieimeyer Wiz Dalry Ramen Sollek Wardle Stewart Nerkar SPRC Military Police Brooke General Hospital Post Dental Clinic Fort Sam Houston Teagia

Judo Show Delights 2000 at City Auditorium Anniversary

A free All-sports show under the city observance of its 100th anniversary drew over 2000 attendees at Municipal Auditorium Friday night. Lieut John Riley and Louis Hartman demonstrated judo with rapid throws and holds while Randolph Field’s Mr America team impressed the crowd. University of Texas luminaries, Charley Parker, Jimmy Southworth, Banes Levin, and Clark Gordon received ovations as the event showcased sports acts and gift presentations to the coaches and boys.

Municipal Lieut John Riley T Louis Hartman Taose Randolph Field University of ‘Texas Charley Parker Une Giffergon High Jimmy Southworth

Woodlawn Hills School Field Day Highlights 245 Ribbons

Woodlawn neighborhood students gathered for Field Day at Woodlawn Hills School on Friday. Principal Mrs Ward paused the 245 ribbons to recognize contestants amid laughter and sunburn lotion, with eighth grader Barney McDougall delivering a 10 foot 8 inch broad jump.

Woodlawn Wills Woodlawn Hills Doc Ward Abe R. M. Burkholder Barney McDougall

Randolph and Cadet Center Face Sunday Baseball Battle

Sunday schedule lists Randolph versus Cadet Center at Treheld Field in a service league matchup. Other games include Brooks against San Marcos at Miller Park and additional regional clubs at various venues.

Sunday Baseball Service League Randolph Cadet Centar P. N. Treheld Selly Field Waen A. A Wee Brooks San Marcos Sah Marcos

Black Missions Win Over Greer’s Stars in Lopsided Clash

Black Missions defeated Lonnie Greer’s Stars 11 to 1 in a slugfest at Terh Field. The Black Missions face the Dallas Monarchs at Tech at 8:15 p.m. Sunday.

San Antonio Black Missions Lonnie Greer Negro Ills Stars Térh Field Dallas Monarchs Tech

Women's Golfers Tie On At San Antonio Weekly Meet

Mrs. Arthur Zuchl Jr carded an AN-18-71 while Harry Hewett shot 95-24-71 sharing top honors in the San Antonio Women's Golf Association weekly event at Hrack enridge Park. The meet serves as a warmup for the annual city women's title starting Sunday.

Arthur Zuchl Jr Max Harry Hewett Hrackenridge Park San Antonio Women's Golf Association Snday

Brooks Field Wins Close One

Brooks Field edged the Ganders 4 2 in a pitching duel at Fort Sam Houston Christl Mathewson field. Whitey Harumina and Loyd Dietz led the Hospital staff with solid pitching as Brooks capitalized on timely hits and a defensive miscue to secure the victory.

Brooke General Hospital Jemleous Brooks Fields Ganders Army Fort Sam Houston Christl Mathewson Field Lis Fort Sam Warhawks Jack Kraus Phillies del “Whitey Harumina Toledo American Association Francis Pennyan Brooks Ganders Loyd Dietz Pittsburgh Brooklyn Brooke Rhin Wers Fikes Kurite Lickert Ermng Hartman Wess Stolana Ang Aeher Brooke Nospitab Yun Whem McWray Aso Rane Balled Liewary Ginski Kilner Revis Kuri Broadway Tefl On Haws Krmus Hartman M Halle Bermsan Ty Etekul Kraus F.o Harton Krave ¢ We Deman T Arborky

Othello and Iago Win In Baseball Parody in Central Park

In a Broadway spoof set on a baseball field, Paul Robeson as Othello and Jose Ferrer as Iago staged a comic game against the Colonials, with Robeson hitting for power and dramatic flair. The spectacle ended in extra innings with Robeson driving in two runs to win as Desdemona stayed away.

New York Othello Taga Paul Robeson Jose Ferrer Hatches Central Park Robeson Oklahoma Trump Waller Camp Phi Beta Kappa Tulgers Desdemona Uta Baker the Colonels Othello Himeait Amin Raveeson Globe Theater Shubert Jakes Othelln Ferrer Carping Severy Theater Guild

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