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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1943

Page

3

Hanson Beats Christopher For Golf Title At Brackenridge Park

Miss Hanson defeated Mrs Christopher 7 and 4 in the Brackenridge Park championship final to claim the title. Hanson was steady from tee to green and built an early lead, closing out the 30th hole after splitting the first four holes. Christopher struggled with tee accuracy on several holes, including the ninth, twenty first, and seventh, but made a late run before Hanson sealed the win at lunch.

Nson Brackenridge Park Esturar J Live ‘Opher Henson Christopher Miss Henson Chriswa Ponent Advant Memon Stopher M. DB. Killian Fam Burger A. Ferguson

Duels Open Match Play Series at Curtissal Center

San Antonio stars headline a three game fated duel series beginning day and night at the Curtissal arena with Willie Granters Arnold Kaiser Norbert Pows and Vic Paster among top names. A five game match follows Sunday afternoon at the Marine Wing Center starting 4 p m Antonians beat Dallas in a later bout. BRN ASSOCIATION standings show Memphis 2 4, Hoexville 1 1, Inghinen EY and Atlanta 5 to 0.

Cowling Ian Antonians Fneo Ab Dallas Ceiy

San Antonio Horse Show Opens Three Day Exhibition

A well attended San Antonio Horse Show at Brackenridge Park kicks off a three day exhibition with rodeo features and demonstrations. Saturday features include Peacock Military Academy team and a final Sunday matinee, with numerous harness, riding and action classes listed among the event’s staggered program.

San Antonio Horse Show Association Brackenridge Park Rodeo Feaures Peacock Military Academy Monkey Aris Hriday'a Winners Hore Atallion Sand Eebtie Hiny Amatnur Jules Erwin Yin Robert Sowlidy Y Polonia Etna Neerent Lay Boilth Maalichie Willen RL. Harstein Mareusse Connie Misa Aventil Mise Whielsek

Pagipic Leathh Mennit Won Lost Twp Anmeleh Yes

Fragmented sports notes show teams like Pagipic Leathh and Mennit with wins and losses. Mentions of cities Seattle Portland San Francisco and listings of leagues and rankings appear, though OCR garbles many names and figures.

Seattle

New York Roster Eyes Track Titles at Triborough Meet

A New York track page previews the IC-4A championships at Randall's Island with Yale Princeton and Columbia stars highlighted. Mercury R. Morvon, a defending champ in high jump and pole vault, seeks a triple in three events as heavyweights loom for team titles.

Jurton Cam Ifa Chamion Morvom

Baseball Scores and Standings From Early 1900s Recap

A garbled recap lists teams, players, and results across major leagues. Mentions Washington, Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Boston, Brooklyn, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh with scattered scores and names such as Rose Turner Harris and Giuliani. Indicates postponed games and varied win loss records amid a busy season summary.

Dew York Washington Juily Lewis Pe Fefilay Dicky Rose and Turner Undelphin Harris Swill White Hentnhaw Richards Parsons Leonard and Barly, Giuliani, & Neyonick Rosah Casino Raxky Baston St. Louis American Association Lidianapolis Karns City

Big Ten Schedules Service Gridders

EVANSTON May 15. The Big Ten cleared the docks today for a full fledged football program next fall by arranging schedules and practice start dates. Michigan, Ohio State, and others listed five games each with aims for added top competition.

Evanston Big Ten Tor lWihiding Cure Big Mitwest Miliary Town Naval Pre-Iuhl School Gamp Grant Grenbakes Ifrou House Collean

Fitzsimmons Flunks His Pitching Test Ends Career Uncertain

The career of Freddie Fitzsimmons effectively ends as the Pirates rout the Dodgers 5 2. He exits after walking five and giving up four runs in four innings. Meanwhile Chic Workman drives the Boston Braves past the St Louis Cardinals 4 3 with a tenth inning single. Buck Rees almost no-hits the Yankees in a White Sox 8 1 win. The Giants beat the Cubs 3 2 to stay out of the NL cellar. Washington tops Cleveland 3 1 on a late rally. Philadelphia defeats Detroit 7 6 in 12 innings as Pete Butler drives in key runs.

Fitzsimmons John Carlman New York Freddie” Fitzsimmons Plittsburgh Pirates Sein Brooklyn Dodgers Pat Preddie Freddie Innine Rube Mellon Pirates Elevers Pat Freddie Workman Old Freddie Chic Workmutt Boston Braves St Louis Gardinals Innning Buck Rees Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Sox Nick Etten Rogs New York Giants Chicago Cubs Giatts Mankges Mel Ott Ernie Tombards Hamne Turee Washington Senators Cleveland Indians Gerry Priddy Jake Eatly Johnny Sullivan Bob Johnson Gene Moore Philadelphia Athletics Detroit Pete Butler Pete Seelus Hadelphire

Don Meade Out of Racing for 1943

Don Meade, a jockey, is barred from racing for 1943 by the Michigan State Racing Commission after a collision decision. The Jockey Club of New York denied his appeal. the state panel upheld the ruling. Meade’s two-year penalty stems from betting on horses other than his mounts and an incident in a stake race last fall.

Don Meade New York Abe Suldje Artisl Stale McHig Net Commission Cour Wt Auc Jockey Club of New York Ard Ribo Vite Board of Annuals Methei Royar Awope Commssion Meadds Imperatriae Elimur Herb Lindberg Meade

Ward To Leave Edison As Myer Offered New Post

After 12 years as Edison athletic coach Ward quits with contract ending June 1. Myer has been offered the Frilson position and could take a higher post. Ward may stay in San Antonio in some athletic capacity. Ward led Edison to strong track and field success, while Myer’s tenure at Harlandale included a flawless 1951 season and a district title.

Joe ‘Ward Thomas Edison Bol Myer Knrandain High Edison Ward Ike Los Angeles Heights University of Texas Tre South Texas Myer Landale Frilson Unis Bbs Tean Astin Glass Alamo Helgus Inelimis Butte Ward Wopes San Antonio Seheels Ine Ward Edison Wight School Athlette Enaed

Met Mile Preview: Market Wise Tops Favored Field

In New York Belafonte Park hosts the Metropolitan Mile with Market Wise favored at 4 to 1 as Riverton and Riverland chase the prize. Shoutout and Derby contenders mix with a wide field including Mrs Whitney and Devil Dryer among sixteen entries.

York Belafons Park Ty Wille Kentucky Payhe Marke Harold Clark Devil Dryer Antipsois Inela Riveriand Asher Cme Marer R. A. Coward A. J. Sackett Tor Mya Josephiar Grimes Tiyeu Christopher Dewilrab

Tech Captures High Softball Title Over Brackenridge Eagles

Tech Butliloés won the 1942-43 city sectional softball title Friday at San Pedro Park, defeating Brackenridge 4 to 1. Obeda pitched well for Tech and Eagles miscues helped seal the victory. final score 4-1 with Tech scoring in the fourth inning.

Brackenridge Obeda Fuentes Patton Alantz Nipper

Army Calls Ump Bartick

War manpower demands reach the National League’s up and coming umpire Sint Al Bartick. Ford Frick’s younger abhiters are noted for a physical examination on the New York board yesterday. Bartick is set to become the league’s fresh new contributor to the named set.

National League Sint al Bartick Ford Frick York Bartick

Redskins Schedule Benefit Game Plans Revealed

In San Diego on May 15 the Washington Redskins outline a pre season schedule with a benefit game for crippled children. Owner George P Marshall confirms another fundraiser in Cling on August 25.

San Diego Washington — Redskins George P. Marshall Laday Shine Redskins Yeuys

Pat Flaherty Joins Marines as Captain

Pat Flaherty, a former baseball player and actor, has joined the Marines as a captain. He reported at Camp Etelot in Galil today, previously serving with the Washington Senators, Boston Red Sox, and New York Shoots, and played professional football and Chicago Bears. Flaherty had been a second lieutenant in the First World War.

Holly Wou Pat Pisherty Ue Nme Yines Snip Etholt Gali Uie Wrehington Senators Bester Fed Sox New York Foothill Chirago Ben Tackle Flakerly

Boxing Claim Sparks Debate Over Earnings

A fragmented notice reports on Rameon Noa and May teen Wilhant in a discussion about boxing profits. The text mentions estate broker Hielanin and Mike Jacobs, with references to a legislative archive in Washington and a colonial-era context, though details are unclear.

Rameon Noa Hielanin Alvna Mike Jacobs

Fines for Frisch And Two Players

In New York a disputed game at Brackly’s Eb belly Held sparked fines for Frisch and two players. The controversy involved Pilach Pilcherley Sewell and Pirsl-basenay Etta Totaly, with the matter drawing attention from President Ford and the Isonet Teague.

New York Brackle Pilach Pilcherley Sewell Etta Brackly Ebbelly Ford Prick Isonet Teague

Unclear sports meet coverage with mixed names and results

A fragmented report describes a bowling meet with numerous misread names and events. It mentions teams and individuals like Wilman, Dewylers, Sonics, and Chicago area venues. The text hints at finals, awards, and a national doubles event with a 600 ruble prize but lacks coherent results.

Service League Sunday Games at Brooks Meh

The notice lists a schedule includingBasehalt events Brooks Meh ys Normoyte Ord tnoie dept Teel flat 2210 pow Kelly Feld vs Cadet renter Yooh Hell 5 ppm Rantolgh fleid at Stinson Held ohm Itomin school vs tar Workers Rlenler Medd Mission reat ab Mitehell stenet Jog m

Kelly Feld Yooh Hell Stinson Ohm Itomin School Tar Workers Rlenler Medd Mission Reat Ab Mitehell Stenet Jog

Span-Am League Sunday Matchups Feature Pittmans-Sulyan Ark

The schedule lists East Sie Athletes versus Fred's Tinee in a two team event at Pittman Selita Park. Ball Furmice will face Dan's Cafe in a steamline contest near Pittman.

Span-Am League Naseraul East Sie Fred

Lions Keep Title After 13 13 Tie With Optimists

Lions retain baseball championship after a 13 13 tie in a chaotic Friday night game at Feck Field. Optimists led 9 8 in the fifth before Lions surged to a 10 0 run, then the Optimists added seven runs in the sixth. Earle Cobb drove in three for the Lions while Terrel caught a surprising lift. Attendance estimated around 500 with charity proceeds.

Feck Field Gpli- Wists Pw Filth Lions Earle Cobb Biohs Doe Terrel Wimeek Av Ainyott Jeeps ES Heil Goldard

Kennedy Buys Hin ton Track Interest In Miami Jockey Club

Joe Kennedy presses into horse racing interests by acquiring Bradley holdings at Hin ton track in Miami, becoming second largest stockholder at the Miami Jockey Club through Bradley’s stake. Joint owners Joseph and Bradley previously controlled preferred stock. Club plans for next season noted amid diving events and facility use.

Kennedy Fmel England Cal Edward Ittley Bradley Hinton Miah Fils Surat Miami Bradley Rani Hinwath Ark Miami Jockey Club Lyrttsyporl Conmand Wragg Toll

Fight Results at Poa Calif Hyped Paty Btrkane Elk

A chaotic score report from Poa California recalls a close bout where Gonzalez edged Shang by a narrow margin. The card lists multiple fighters and locales, including New York and Portland, with limited readable details and scattered names. The outcome centers on Gonzalez’s late surge to victory in a hard fought match.

Calif Doe Kidd Sogil Stuer Tianifyiy Pegg Calih Dune Gonzales Besxieo City Cleo Shang Gonzalex

Bob Allen Dies At 75 In Witt Rock

Robert G. Allen longtime baseball figure and former major league pitcher and director of the Southern Association died here. Native of Marian Illinois, he owned teams and held executive roles in Minor and Major Leagues. Funeral services set for Chicago area with connections to Hendricks former Cardinals manager.

Bob Allen Witt Rock Robert G Bob" Allen Eyyux Nm Sowhern Association Allen AK Southern Association le Naalsville Abd Wendricks Chicago Jack Hendricks QiAnager St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Leléberv Montay Jenene Hendricks

Softball Baseline Record Irregularities Noted in Melday Events

Fragmentary note lists softball baselines and participants including Fleetrleay and Gants ant Goon Fesan with unclear scores. Mentions Melday s Kamer in fie IS and engineering softball lengur with uncertain references to teams Porkocs Coentssop ypkelien serine and Fanelae. Likely a local summary of a dated alley event with mixed names and stray digits.

Fleetrleay Tenry Ea Porkocs Coentssop Pkelien Serine Faningss Wilting and Solmmvers Ani Elarni

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