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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1943
Page
3
Cadet Center Warhawks push for a playoff berth as league standings tighten. Reston leads the Navigators protest decisions, while Stinson and Honda battles for position behind four games left in the schedule. Weather delays and rescheduled games shape a tense race toward the playoffs.
In Colorado Springs Mrs Murray Gose wins the Broadmoor women's handicap golf championship for the second straight year. She defeats Virgil Goatcher of Colorado Springs 2 to retain her title after a week of steady play.
In Sacramento on September 4, an interlocutory decree of divorce was granted to Pearl Ree from Tormey after testimony. The couple’s 10-year-old child was placed under temporary custody.
The annual Bowlers Day event opens at 5:30 pm Saturday at Main Center and nearby venues. Participants compete in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles across three days with teams from Broadway and Simon’s in action. Howard McMillan chairs the event sponsored by the San Antonio Bowling Association, drawing delegates from the American Bowling Congress and Women’s Bowling Congress as the Southwest hosts a broad field of bowlers and officials.
Horse racing notes recount a juvenile championship with uncertain details, mentioning figures like Ciucagy and Morten Ay Gorat's connections. The text references events at a Washington park and a later meeting, with emphasis on exertion, favours, and near outcomes amid erratic phrasing.
A chaotic box score recounts failures and hits in a late season game. Hennessey and Williams pace the offense while Nothe and Tower pitcher performances shape the innings. Rainy, frail notes mix with a long box showing runs, hits, and errors.
The Woodlawn Racing Pigeon Club announced a series of races from Georgetown, Hillsboro, Whiteshore, and other venues with dates from September to November. San Antonio Concourse opens September 12 with involvement from Lone Star, Center, and Woodlawn clubs. Woodlawn Lodge hosts an open house Sunday evening to raise funds for building expenses at 2923 Cincinnati Avenue.
NEWARK MN June 4 The Newark baseball club announced it had renewed a request from fans to honor Frank Dehaney of Elizabeth who has been calling strikes in the International league for the first time this season. A group from Elizabeth will present him with a gift between games of the Newark Syracuse doubleheader.
Houston champions and Fort Crockett club effort lead Texas American Softball action in Austin with Tommie Rusam and Lou Willin Chock delivering key performances. Other city and base teams across Fort Sam Houston Ellington Randolph Galveston Corpus Christi and Kenosha battles frame a weekend slate featuring pitchers Rusam Nicol and Nerbitt among notable players.
UCLA football stock dips on opening practice day as Pacific Coast champion status is cited. Don Malmberg, second-string quarterback, joins Cyack Babe Horrell as a candidate for the start. Veterans Herd Wiener and Mike Marienttal will not report due to work and studies.
Adolph of Roanoke and Alan Ford from Yale highlight opening day as Ford wins the 220 yard freestyle while Hill Smith adds victories in breaststroke and backstroke. Three new champions crowned in Ohio and Buffalo events as Yale leads with 24 points, next closest 7. War conditions keep defending champs away.
Boxing summary lists fighters and scores across multiple venues including New Bedford Worcester Cambridge New York Portland Utica Wilkes-Barre Scranton Binghamton and Albany. Names include Thomas Fredde Cabri Davy Garrison Kaneae and Wilkie Barree among others, with varying scores.
Richfields defeated Spring field 1-0 in seven innings, snapping a 2-2 tie with a run off southpaw Harry Amato. Bob Danielson of Minneapolis held the lead, though he allowed nine hits and issued two walks. Scouts Pat Monahan Claude Jonnard and Hollis Therston watched the game for MLB interest but offered no definitive word on any player turning pro.
A scrambled schedule of games lists venues across major cities including Boston New York Brooklyn Chicago St Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Detroit. Entries mention matchups such as Washington vs New York and St Louis vs Detroit with unclear times and multiple repeated pairings.
The New York Yankees and St Louis Cardinals each won key games as they solidified positions atop their leagues. Rip Sewell notches his first 40-game winless stretch while Washington and Cincinnati stumble. Hank Borowy and Whitey Kurowski highlight a slate of notable baseball results across the circuit.
George David Coleman, former football coach at Thomas Wofforso High School, will marry Miss A. B. Palmer at the Oride’s pent Saturday night. The ceremony will be followed by a reception limited to immediate family. The couple reside at Harlin fen where Lt Colvin is an instructor.
Bible, Texas coach and national rules committee member, attends Southwest Football Officials Association meeting at Gunter Liedt Alamo Stadium. Registration 8 am, sessions 9 am to 12:15 pm on rules, mechanics, and officer election. Exams 2:30 pm, diet work at 3:30 pm. Maxcy Hurt presides. Meetings also planned for Houston Fort Worth Dallas.
Nelson shoots a stellar round of 82 with McSpaden, posting a five under par output on the front nine as he battles a stiff neck. The pair trails Craig Wood and Jimmy Demarth in match play, while unofficially posting a 63.1 two strokes off the course record amid a crowded field at Golden Valley.
Sea service continues to shape the tennis scene as Lieut Joe Hunt competes for the national singles title while serving aboard a destroyer. Ted Schroeder, an officer, and Parker, a top seed, face strong challengers with Parker’s early upsets fueling the competition.
Toronto clinched a share of the 1943 International League pennant as the Leafs move closer to outright possession with one more win. Syracuse Chiefs face a remaining 12 games while Toronto seeks the title, and Montreal dropped a 6 to 4 decision Friday night, its pitcher Luke Hamlin earning his 20th win.
The University of Arizona was added Saturday to the list of schools that have dropped football due to player sharing. Coach Mike Gasteel said no varsity players were retiring and he had only for advanced prospects with high school experience.
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