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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1942

Page

6

Alsab Seeks Belmont Mile Glory In Withers Field

Alsab returns to the track after a 1942 Preakness win as he tries the mile in the Withers at Belmont Park. The Chicago owned colt faces a strong field including Watran Wrights Sun Again Bright Willie and others. Devil Diver and Requested scratched. radio TSA coverage from 3:55 pm.

New York Alsa Wich Belmont Park al Sabath Wil Watran Wrights Sun Again R. Bmrugain Bright Willie Ben Whitaker Money Willie DuPont Star Beacon Walter M. Jafford Seamantike Mrs. Ethel Mess’ Dogpatch Louis Mayer King’s Avgey J. M. Roebling Belmont Fairaris Alsab

Span Am protest fades as Friday meeting stays calm

San Francisco May 23 span am protest fails to develop as Joe Forayce and others were linked to both leagues in a Sunday late April rumor. The Span Am Loop’s Friday night meeting remained peaceful with top clubs slated to clash, Dag and Burlay facing Bell, Furniture and Quality Paint at Fred's Place. Boots Paffenberger of San Diego delivered the standout bat in the Pacific Coast Baseball League last night, aiding a win over Oakland with three hits driving in two runs while limiting Inland injuries at Sacramento.

Joe Forayce Steve Lark San Antonio Ray Burlap Dag Burlay Fred van Daele Fied San Francisco Amahuis San Diego Boots Paffenberger Pacific Coast Oakland Hie Sacramenta Hollywood Fred Gay

Big Ags at S.A. Barbecue annual event details and organizers

The Texas A ggies leadership led by Vener H Norton and ex Giu Arpt official W J BAC Lawson spearhead the Texas A gies and Maidens association as the Alamo A and M club hosts a yearly gathering at Henry West’s venue. Marting is chairman with LATIN A UCLATION listed. several names and locations appear in a motorcade of notices and delays.

Abielig Vener H. Norton Texas Aggies W. J. Bac Lawson M. College BE. E. McGuillen Alamo A Henry West Ant Dackson Keller Road Tatclock Louis Marting

Carthage Favored in Hish Baseball

DALLAS May 23 A pair of hopefuls who passed St. Louis Cardinals tryouts to finish Breir Jueh school baseball stting are seen as trimming the state title for Carthage in Dallas tonight. Travis Reeves will take the mound as Carthage faces Adamson at Rebel Stadium at 680. June Graver also pitched as Carthage reached the finals with a no hit no run game against Mesquite. Reeves exited with a bruised left arm, but is expected to be ready. Adamson is deemed a strong opponent after their win over Hondo.

Dallas St. Louis Cardinals Breir Jueh Carthage Travis Reeves University of Texas Adamson O'Clork Rebel Stadium Teil June Graver Mesquite Nob Stone Lought Reeves J. Mesquite Adamaon Leopards

Dean Harts All-Star Benefit At Wrigley Field

In Chicago a star studded benefit game titled Burnurt Day features former major and minor leaguers facing Satchel Valgr's Negro contingent. The event supports charity with Great One purchased by the Cubs from the Cardinals for cash. Feller and Grodzicki join the lineup amid a lineup of veteran players and returning stars at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Dizzy Flean Als Milltan Follar Bill ¢Ame Wrigley Held Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Bob Feter Joey Grodzichi Feller Cleveland Newpost R. 3 Saval Base Grodzicki Plits- Wergh Fort Nox Tajor Nd Seagwers Rose Torres Satehel Valgr Ratsas City Moharests Bunurt Weller Tanare Garp Bishy Miss. Dninke Char Fist Elever Pelge Cecil Travis Washington Wrigky Field Mean Renura White Sox

Charges in Death Of Fighter Dropped in San Francisco

San Francisco May 2. Ins reports manslaughter charges against Al Globe and Gaxer were dismissed by City Judge Twain Michelzon. Globe faced charges after the death of his longtime opponent Jour Marquez, former national amateur welterweight title holder, following an immediate match in the event months ago.

San Francisco Agather al Globe Twain Michelzon Globe Ting Ophoner Jour Marquez Marional

Ninth Infantry Defeats Bell Girls in Softball Exhibition

At Christy Mathewson field in Fort Houston, the Ninth Infantry defeated Bell Girls in an exhibition softball game before a large crowd. The event featured a novelty jam and drew strong attendance despite weather and field conditions.

Ninth Infantry Bell Fort Houston Christy Mathewson Infanty Wem Baw Purhilure Company

Cirwanon 20alley Team powers through bowls in MUAVAUKRE event

In a May 23 bowling meet at Citcare roUel 2626 Cirwanon 20alley Team led by Nelly Keline with a 589 series set the pace in the Women’s International Beeline Conkreas tournament. Ravick Bowling Hiesna and Chiesa joined in strong showings as the main event concluded with Tos Amedos ln SAA posting a 2514 total to claim top placement.

Nova Savold Fight Delayed Again To Monday Night

Washington May 25 The Nova Savold heavy weight bout for the title was postponed from Thursday and again moved to Monday night due to weather. The card includes the 12 round main event and a navy relief fund benefit.

Washington iMay Navy Relief Fund

Fight Results From Multiple Venues Include Draws and KO Losses

A scrambled report lists several boxing results across cities like New York, Worcester, Quincy, and Milwaukee. Names such as Tammy Maitrelly, Rodolfo Ramirez, Tammy Jones, Caley Weld, and Tony Martin appear with various percentages or scores, including a technical knockdown outcome and a drawn contest.

New York Bob Parlor Newark Tami Maitrelly Tollywool Diamy Garrison Kansas City Rodolfo Ramiraz Meslea City Worcester Mary Tammy Jones Lexer Eadie Fills Quincy Mass Boston Caley Weld Portland Naito Tony Martin Milwaukee

Crosby Competes in Hale America Golf Open

Bing Crosby has accepted an invitation to compete in the Hale America open golf tournament in Chicago from June 18 to 31. He will not need to qualify, competing among the event's top players. Proceeds will benefit the Navy Relief Society and the USO. The tournament is sponsored by the United States Golf Association, the Chicago District Golf Association, and the PGA.

Kew Fork INS Bing Crosby Popular Screen Radio Star Chicago Bing Navy Belief Society USO United States Golf Association Chicazo District Golf Aasociation PGA

Casting Club W. and mariner Jeft chase five-eighths win

Casting Club W and mariner Jeft led the Cib competition Friday at Wead Haxn Lake with 90 in the five-eighths accuracy event. Second went to E Ashley with 96 as other toy scores rolled in. Bly Stewart and W E Mahayler tied on 5 toys each. Next meet scheduled for Tuesday.

W. & Mariner Jeft Wead- Haxn Lake E. . Ashley Iby Billle Stewart Mra Ashley Garl Grara Otto Stahl Lontee Ashley Th Skish Bly Stewart W.E. Mahayler L. Ashley Mrs. L. Ashley

Pastor Mauriello Draws With Bob Pastor in New York

Joe Louis and Mike Jacobs weighed plans for a likely July title bout with Mauriello after Pastor and Mauriello fought to a draw at Madison Square Garden before 11,927 fans paying $22972. Judges split, with Balogh calling a draw. Cleveland emerged as possible site if New York rules block a New Jersey showdown.

New York UPI Joe Louis Tai Tauriella Bob Pastor Mike Jacobs Mike Maéizan Square Garden Rapid Robert Sam Joe Cleveland Chicago Ohio City Paster Fordham Franec Bob Stool Pastor Mauricilo Maurielio Harry Balogh Louis Pastor Wor Balogh Charley Draycott Tami Marty Monroy New York State Jem Ken Overlin Mandella Hien Loula Knickerbocker Belcause Jimmy Johnston Army Jacobs

Garrison in Revenge Win Over Ramfiten Aims Title Fight

Garrison defeated Ramfiten in a ten round decision at Hellywood Lenton, with the referee Bly Kirschner scoring seven rounds for Garrison and Ramirez shading the late frames. Garrison relied on rights to the head and sharp left jabs, opening a early lead and dominating most rounds.

Helurwuo Ari Dimmy Garrison Kansas City Reaiolfo Ranviten Mexica City Inc Hellywood Lenton Carrian Ramtreda Bly Kirschner Garrison Ramleesahe Jealla

Texas League Boxes am OKLA CITY 5 DALLAS 3

Oklahoma City won 5 to 3 as Dallas suffered a loss in a high scoring game. Key players include Beamon and Beaumont driving runs while Speer and Demoran pitched for the centers. Shreveport and Tulsa also feature in this bundled box score recap with multiple players contributing across innings.

Okla City Dallas BOR Abelda Abshlo.a Shreveport Ferumaent Riehy Aarioa Roydus Padgeco Wesal Hargway Tanmet Wooddh Gryskass Treceet Trentot Moorelt Pungis Conrsib Wasbrl Rievege Tere'eif Figher Jones Ib Wakrixe Doylae Denscorh OWA Porals Peery Oklahoms City Tonings Dalley yrehOf Beamont Marlin Flyers Jones Parker Runsack Harrigan Washington York Rim Landrum Wessing Evers Wakefield Tuns Connors Evere Weahington Traxler Singleton Doyle Heany Hayworth Rigby Afc Claren Malman Wramback Harrixantrons Alls Speer Lade Etruck Humphrey Overmire Rons Mal Demoren Josine Wmwpieey Hunter al Seine Hennys Brautte Wiksonp Williamson Innings Microveport Venerserver Jheaumont

Seeds Heads Back to Amarillo After Orioles Release

Baltimore announces veteran outfielder Bob Seeds has been released outright. Once a powerhouse with Newark and Montreal, Seeds later played for New York Giants and was purchased by the Ortolts. Plagued by injuries this year, he is expected to return to Amarillo to take on management of its ball club.

Baltimore Bob Seeds Baltimore Orioles Charles H. Knapple Newark Montreal New York Giants Ortolts Amarillo Texas Amatillo

Oklahoma U Wins All-Sports Championship

The University of Oklahoma captured the 1941-42 Big Six all-sports title in Norman. The Sooners won tennis and two mile events and edged Nebraska by a single point, securing their ninth all-sports crown in 13 years.

Norman Oko University of Oklahoma Sooners Cub Nebraska

Soldier and Sailor Battle for Charity

Two combatants, Soldier Tom Gomez and Sailor Tom, meet in Jacksonville park for a charity fight. No promoter, profits go to Navy Teller society and Camp Bland ing hospital. Conference in Walla Walla plans annual athletic event to support armed forces.

Wagkoun YE Jacksonville Pall Park Heee Jung Tom Ny Gomez Sailor Tom Navy Teller Society Camp Blanding Hospital

Fan Transportation Worries Minor Fans In New York

A chaotic article details how minor league teams face travel hiccups as fan transport shifts from buses to trains. Officials weigh chartered buses versus rail travel due to fuel shortages affecting the minor leagues schedule and access for teams across regions.

clus @llich League Ian Jene T Itage Chulay Wicomson Hanay Minoe New York Rion Wisconsin

Spencer's 70 Takes Medal at Ark-La-Tex Invitational

Spencer Kokamo, former caddy at Shreveport Municipal Golf Course, shot 70 to win medal honors in the Ark-La-Tex Invitational, one stroke under par. Layton of Houston took runner up with 73 in semi darkness, while Ed McChite of Shreveport and other local players competed in the pro am and qualifying rounds amid a mix of rising junior contenders and established club players.

Shreveport Fulton Kokamo" Spencer Municipal Gale Layton Houston Texas Wee Ed McChite Army Wagnob Als Laurels Hervey Parvine Greggon Texsal Jiro Maxie Waltes Jack Smith Doug Jackson Marshall, Texas Avelling Stine Dows Jackie Seltman Seltman Earved Jon Evan Per Newton Burnett Corabang Joen Country Club Plenniken Stysen Af Moustan Natehers Blenniken Hind Tyson Gisostrons

Harvard and Yale Row on Housatonic Derby

Harvard seeks a seventh straight win in the Housatonic regatta at Derby Connecticut as Yale challenges in a rare 1982 renewal. The program features varsity, freshman, and junior eight races with a naval shutdown affecting the river this year. If Harvard sweeps, it marks a fifth consecutive season achieving that feat. Additionally LaGuardia to umpire at a Columbia Fordham benefit game in New York.

Derby Conn Harvard Varsity Yale Alice Housa Hole Thamen New London San Antonio

Gehringer On Active Rolls Again

DETROIT May DETROIT Tigers second baseman Charlie Gehringer, inactive last winter after 11 years, is active again. He joins the active roster as the Tigers reach 25 players, serving as pinch hitter while Zelner and Gehringer plan to coach. Gehringer holds a .921 lifetime batting mark but hit .220 last season.

Detroit Charlie Gehringer Detroit Tigers Uncs Gehringer Tigers Jack Zeller

Big 7 Allows Freshmen in Varsity Sports

Athletic directors of Mountain States Big Seven vote to permit freshmen to compete in varsity sports. Proposal to go to faculty representatives for approval. Denver University reportedly may stay or resign from the conference. Also recommended transfers rules and keeping Homer Wormer as commissioner. Colorado State Rebecca notable in track trials while others like Brigham Young Utah State and Wyoming share qualifiers.

Salt Lake City Mountain States Big Server Denver University Clyde Cac Hubbard Denvery Denver Mey SL Homer Wormer Colorado State Agglea Colorado University Aggies Colorado Brigham Young University Denvey Utah State Ulan Wyoming

Clark Hinkle in U S Coast Guard

Chicago May 23 CQNS Clark Hinkle star back of the Green Bay Packers for 10 years, hailed as one of the greatest backs in NFL history, announced his retirement to join the United States Coast Guard. Names of players and teams mentioned include Milwaukee and Kansas City clubs, with various rosters and game references from the era.

Chicago Clack Hinkle Greet Bay Packers Ladey United States

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