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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1943

Page

8

Tech Baseball揭 War Workers clash on Tuesday schedule

In the Tech field league schedule two key first division games loom as War Workers face Graet Teter and Ramblers meet Midkiff. Rock Rocamontes and Wothe will pitch on the day with Stinson, Honda, Brooks, and San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center also slated for important showdowns.

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Woodward Funeral Set for Wednesday

Houston mourns as Margo Punters Woodward and her husband, a noted surf figure and Valdine Farms owner, die in a train collision near D'Hynis Texas. Mrs Woodward perished instantly while her husband died Monday. The couple were returning to their Valdine breeding farm when the accident occurred.

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Georgetown Coach Takes El Paso Job

El Paso May 18. Charles Red Haulls of Georgetown joins El Paso High schools coaching staff and will reprint in July. Harris, Georgetown High head coach, will hold a similar post here but exact assignment at El Paso High has not been announced.

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Novikoff Signs Cubs Contract For Debut Try

CHICAGO May 43 F Lou Novikoff under contract with the Chicago Cubs hopes to win manager Jimmy Wilson approval for a 196s debut against the New York Giants. He ended a two month holdout by signing with General Manager James Gallagher. Terms not disclosed but rumored around 8000 or 8500 with retroactive pay to season start.

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Major Leaders Highlight Aces in Scoring and Hitting Mix

Players from multiple teams lead in batting and pitching stats as the American League earns attention. Notable names include Frey and Stanks with home runs and doubles, while Allen records strong pitching. The article notes lineup readiness and exhibition plans as teams like the Reds and Cuns arrive for a Syracuse stop.

Cavarretta Ousted and Fined by National League

Chicago Cubs catcher Phil Cavaretta was suspended and fined $100 after an on-field incident with umpire Low Jordan. National League president Ford Frick announced the penalty, effective immediately, with Cavaretta to miss standings games through the week and be eligible for reinstatement Saturday. Becker to pitch in his place during the five game stretch as the Cubs prepare for key matches.

Giants Outely Beexer

Cubs and Reds Loom as Phillies Fans Rally

Baseball fans face puzzling questions as Cubs and Reds show strength and others in the National League sample Cincinnati and Chicago. In Philadelphia, May 25 1907, newspapers publish ads by owner Cox thanking Phila fans for loyal support during a home stand and pledging efforts to bring top baseball to the city.

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Cubs Struggle as Illness Shrinks Team and Giants Loom

Nine wins and 19 losses leave the Cubs shut out seven times. Chicago relies on pitching and decent hitting, with few fielding errors and many double plays. Illness and injuries have weakened the club, while Lou Novi Kolr may join the lineup as they host the New York Giants in a three game set at Wrigley Field, needing a sweep to climb from the cellar. Cincinnati’s woes persist with strong pitching and better hitting, though missed opportunities haunt them after consecutive two game stretches. Johnny Vander Meer pitched a one hitter in Boston before Bucky Walters took a four hitter loss the following day.

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Sports Flourish in Britain's Navy

Navy war correspondent Alfred Wall Ul reports robust recreation among Home Fleet personnel. Soccer, hockey, cross country, and deck tennis keep sailors fit amid harsh seas and snow. Base gyms with modern equipment supplement nightly vaudeville shows. American entertainment traditions boost morale with films and light entertainment aboard ships.

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National League race tightens as Brooklyn battles St Louis for lead

The NL standings hinge on a key series opening Wednesday with Boston, St Louis, and Philadelphia at Cincinnati in night games and Brooklyn at Pittsburgh. In the American League, Boston and Chicago seek to keep pace with Cleveland, Detroit, and New York as turnpike schedules begin.

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Atlanta Lands Catcher Bobby Dews in Trade

Atlanta Crackers acquire catcher Bobby Dews from Kansas City in exchange for Floyd Strommer and George Moira. Dews played last season with the Dallas Texas League club, batting about .275, and is expected to arrive in Atlanta by Wednesday night. Pitcher Stanley Todd reported yesterday and is expected to join the club soon.

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Where They Play Tuesday Schedule

American league games list Lowita at Washington Chicago at Philadelphia Cleveland at Boston Detroit at New York extendy leeeue-Costos at Sk. Louie Philadelphia at Cine ginnals Brooklyn at Butts burgh New York at Chicane.

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Baseball for lunch in West San Francisco Coast League Start

May 27 in San Francisco marks Baseball for lunch's first appearance in the Pacific Coast League. San Diego Padres Opening against Hollywood. Los Angeles faces Portland in a mid afternoon game. Seals, Propelsco, Oakland, and Sacramento are noted in a shifting schedule with several postponed games.

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National Loop Gets Better Bat-Work

National and American leagues use same ball as batters rise in average. Vernon Stephens of St. Louis Browns leads with .268, Pinky Higgins of Detroit second. Billy Herman and Stan Hack top NL and Ted Williams among top AL hitters. Rip Radcliff among 290 in AL. NL homers lead by 54.

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