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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1943

Page

3

College and Games On Ly Schedule On Lin Ye

College and games loom on the docket as the football season opens with five games scheduled. Notable matchups include Camp Grant at Illinois and Muhlenberg visiting Yale, with Ohio University at Divin-Wallace and Ursinus at Jefferson among others.

New York Camp Grant Tllnois Muhlenberg divin-Wallace Ohio Tor University Ursinus Jeff Clinton S. c Aiinols Tre Apts Raph Palmer Corwin Cratt Notre Dame Jim Dewar Fort Riley Kan Great Lakes Naval Training Station

Ward Defeated in California Golf Amateur Clash

Calif Sept. Sur-nieut Marvin Wert, national amateur golf champion, was eliminated Friday in a quarter-final of the California state amateur tournament. Elmer Clites of Stockton defeated Ward on the twentieth hole after halving the match on the eighteenth with a 17 foot birdie putt, then won the next hole with a 10 foot birdie.

Pebble Beak Calif Marvin “Bua” Wert National Aateur Golf Chmpion Callfarge Elmer Clites Stockton Ward Clites Noard

One of Ormsby's 12 Goes in Navy

The article notes Red Ormsby, son of T. Ormsby Jr., entering the navy yesterday as one of a group of 12. His father offered no help, and Red, age 11, is described as the youngest in the family.

Ormsby’s Navy Tchicago Sep Emmeth T. Ormsby Jr Jenildran Uipins Red Ormsby Fen Red Conanzi

Softball Title Game Set After Weekend Win at San Pedro Park

Trinity Methodist and McKinley Avenue Methodist reach the deciding game of the title series at San Pedro Park. McKinley tied the series by a 94 victory Friday night as Harris pitched for the Whiners and Doule started for the Thirds, with key plays from Frftrth and others improving the South Side league matchup.

San Pedro Park Trinity Methodist Mutts McKinley Avenue Methodist McKinley Woolwe Diamond Harris Whiners

Travel Order Ends Football At Randolph Field

An army field training directive issued Friday at Fort Worth confines travel for aviation units to within 25 miles for athletic events including football. The restriction threatens cancellation of several games at Randolph field and nearby bases, with key matches moved or canceled unless special permission is granted.

FootDall Randolph Field Army al Field Trainings Command de Fort Worth Basie Rane Wolph Ward Island Mariies Font Cos- Pil Ghristaml North Texas Agales Rane Bolpi Eaneri Bevan Army Airfield Blacklands Ward Island Corpus Christi Rice Owl Houston AAA Rolf Boxing Texas Berth Gut Jeff Heath Cleveland Tollans Sony Detroit Tigers Low Boudreau Indians Heath Hay Newhouser Boudreau Pat Seerry Meath

New Braunfels Unicorns blank Seguin in Friday rout

New Braunfels crushed Seguin 18 to 0 before 3000 fans as Randy Reinars connected for an opening 10 yard TD pass to Cecil Jonas. Kenneth Bybel sneaked in for another score before halftime and Ebel cemented the win with a two yard run after the break. Seguin threatened late but the Unicorns defense held strong.

Bsegvuin New Braunfels Unicorns Seguin High School Matadors Fridaay Light Randy Reinars Cecil Jonas Unicorns Kenneth Bybel Ebel Seguin Budde Wiley Hamaon Wisnen New Braunfels Tereitory Sesuin Schwerffeger Elber Janata Mulhallan The Williamson Whitsett Nabemann O'Brien Seay Amaunpels Burin Hraglnse » Tare Gherkamn Mickgwedtin Meekel Taasen Vida Ehurel Veritas

Montgomery and White to Battle in October bout

MEW YORK September 11 Patter reports Bob Montgomery of Philadelphia likely to travel to Los Angeles for a late October heavyweight bout with Sluger White after defeating his opponent Beauty Jack at Madison Square Garden.

MEW York Beauty Jack In Mutison Square Garden Bob Montgomery Ediladelphia Los Angeles Slurger White

Racing Notes Show Big Season End Totals and Big Races

Detroit Racing Association season ends with an estimated 37 million in betting and 800000 shifting today across seven races. Michigan turf season set a notable 20195.01 across a seven day run, while more than 10200100 has been raised for a wartime relief fund. In Camden New Jersey Garden State Park closes its 1943 meet with seven stakes including the Vineland handicap, with An thenion and others as leading contenders. In Chicago Hawthorne hosts a fall meeting with Sales Talk as a heavy favorite in the Speed handicap, while several races draw strong wagering and notable entries across multiple tracks.

Devhuyl Detroit Racing Association Chicago Naif Hawthorne Pop Mra M. Creech Harvard Square Gebin Creek A Burgoo Maid Link

Sayre Wins Senior Golf Title in 225 Entry Field

Homer D. Sayre of Skokie captured the senior golf championship at Exmoor County Club with a 36 42 78 total in a 225 entry field limited to players 55 and older. Special prize goes to T Bare Hour Brown of Exmoor, 83, who tied a 63 61 144 card for a net 90 after handicap. Chuck Evans of Edgewater posted the day’s low gross 38 36 74.

Chicago TNE Homer D. Sayre Skokle Ty T- Linots Gulf Association Exmoor T. Bare Hour Brown Boulder Cole Brown Chuk Evans Edgewater

Seventeen Auto League Teams Open Sandlot Tourney

Seventeen crack autolaw teams, including defending titlists Detroit Auto Club, prepare to begin play in the Nations Baseball federation tournament at Youngstown. Detroit faces Moyal Cark in the opening round, while Dearborn has a bye. other matches include Cleveland vs Balli Hyare and Pittsburgh vs Ballimara.

Youngstown Ohio Detroit Auto Club Nations Baseball Federation Ournament Detroit Moyal Cark Sandiot Dearborn Cleveland Balli- Hyare Dayton Paitine Waterbury Aulaws Brooklyn New York Birmingham Akron Fort Wayne Pittsburgh Ballimara

Big Day in Golf For Mr Koennecker

In Ghanl Junction Cula Sev Nt m filling as a pro to rake in the Meld, Jack Koennecker a Denver amateur, teamed with Howard Peck to win the pro-am with a 63 low net. The event lured 64 entries and Koennecker posted the lowest gross 869 while George Schneiter of Utah shot 71 in the Primo prelude to the Juck Mountain open.

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Naval Air Technical training center to host free game admissions

Memphis veterans and sailors will receive free admission to all home games this season at the Naval Air Technical Training Center. Coach Denny Myers’ team is described as a two-team unit backed by base support, with expenses largely underwritten by local businessmen, though pre season ticket sales suggest the Navy eleven will be self sustaining.

Memphis Tet Morehan Ue Navy Naval Air Technical ‘Training Center Denny Myers Mayor Navy

Major Ball Donates 326 558 To Charity Groups

National League President Ford Frick on behalf of Commissioner Lan turned over checks totaling 926 558 4 to the American Red Grass and the National War Fund. The funds represent receipts from sixteen war games in the American and National leagues. The amount was split between the two charities. Wisconsin Star Madison reports naval trainee John McHugh is newly rated candidate for guard on the Badgers football team and may miss up to three weeks due to a dislocated shoulder.

Wow Suik iPi National League Ford Frick K. M. Lanis Otty American National War Fund Wisconsin Hart Madison John McHugh Spoi Badgers McHugh Slupldrehor

Sunday Service Twin Bill Opens Playoff Series

Two noon games start the league playoffs with Tech held to a 2 pm start. Stinson fil Pioneers face Hrooks field Ganders in game one while Randolph field Ramblers meet Cadet Center Warhawks in the other. Warhawks upset Ramblers 7 to 5 in their opener and beat the first-place team in Sunday’s game.

Tech Onny Stinson Fil Pioneers Hrooks Field Ingrider Randolph Field Ramblers Cadet Center Warhawks UM O Stimon Brooks Randolph Cadet Center Warhawks Ramble Ex Etlynuite

New Orleans Wins to Stay In Title Hunt

New Orleans defeated the Nashville Volunteers 5 to 3 in game three of their best four out of seven series, keeping the Pelicans in the Southern Association title race. Nashville led 2-0 before New Orleans fought back with key pitching by Bill Rodgers who left after eight with a bruised hand.

New Orleans Nashville Lemopr Peltcany Nashville Volunteers Cube Kame Outfit Pris Bill Rodgers Vols Jesse Dauria Thodgers Danna Bory Catrola Cummings Mooty Garntnee Algerson Kreitner Ripehofer

Yanks and Cardinals clash over 1943 World Series plans

Chicago dispatch notes a meeting of representatives from the New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals with commissioner Landis to decide opening dates and game sites. Barrow favors starting in New York with most games in St. Louis to ease rail strain, while Brenden opposes. Discussions cover potential first games in New York October 8 and venue logistics.

Chicago Winus New York Yankees St. Lats Kenesawa Mountain Lands Anigeseai Orly New York St. Louis Barrow Sun Brenden Cardinals St. Lous Brenden Yankee Stadium Sportsman's Park Yanks Otter

Long Idle Yankee Bats Bark Again

The New York Yankees surged atop the American League with a string of hits and power, scoring big late innings and sweeping recent foes. Highlights include Tex Rickard and Bud Metheny homers, a seven-run eighth, and renewed Yankee hitting as the pennant race heats up. Meanwhile the Cardinals, Giants, and Indians posted wins or strong showings in the surrounding standings, keeping pace in a crowded league.

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Baseball and basketball standings from scattered schedules

Fragmentary OCR shows schedules and results for multiple leagues and cities. Teams listed include New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, St Louis, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Columbus, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Kansas City, and others. Scores and positions appear with era abbreviations and stray percentages, indicating league standings and upcoming games across American Association and National League regions.

American Teaciny New York Washington Philadelphia Chicago Sevants Boston New Yorks Brooklyn Feltabursh Cinelwnat St. Louk Chirags

Fight Result Roundup From New York Cards

A fragmented boxing results list shows multiple bouts across US cities with outpoints and scores. Notable actions include Sal Barton and Anton Solver in New York and Tony Gougeia versus Remument Scott in Taunton, among others, with venues including Worcester Woonsocket and Denver. A side item notes University of Utah football scheduling a Tulsi matchup in October with head coach Keith Breay confirming the plan.

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Texas Team Faces Wartime Roster Cuts in 1942 Season

Texas officials assess impact of military service on the Longhorns as many players join the armed forces. Coach and staff weigh replacements including Parker, McCall, Lee, Baumgartner, and Plyler while optimistic about the team's ability to compete, with wartime enlistments shaping practice and depth.

Scott Wins Texas Title in Elusive Boxing Clash

Buddy Scott of Tampa Florida regains the Texas heavyweight title with a clean decision over Jack Marshall in Beaumont. Scott, 162 pounds, outboxed the 192-pound Marshall with quick jabs and rights, pressing through the 14th and 15th rounds to reclaim the crown.

Beaumont Buddy Scott Tampa Texas Jack Marshall Dallas Marshall Scott Marshall Xingey Marrshall

Leahy to Give Trainees That Grid Chance

Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy signals he will rotate freshmen and sophomores for early 1940s grid duties. He stresses giving trainees playtime to gain competitive experience despite facing strong opponents like Army Navy and Georgia Tech later in the schedule.

Leahy Dave Hoff South Bend Tid Frank Leahy Say Walnees Lealy Abel Notre Dane Polly Miesie Olefetter Laany Notre Duane

Finishes Vines Early In Madison Square Garden Bout

Crady Zivic, a 20 year old Pittsburgh veteran, knocked out Vines in the first round of a scheduled 10 round windup at Madison Square Garden. About 7600 fans paid roughly 15 979 dollars in gate receipts as Zivic delivered a sharp right to Vines chin for a first round KO. Bartolo then defeated Seltzer in an easy decision, with Bartolo holding a three round weight advantage and flooring Belizer in the third.

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