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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1944

Page

4

Yankees Win 22 by One Run in Drive to Top

The New York Yankees prevail 4-2 over the Boston Red Sox in a tight doubleheader, reclaiming first place in the American League. Mel Queen wins his fifth of the season for the Yankees as Cleveland, Chicago, and Detroit also post wins, while Tigers and Browns slip in standings after a split.

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Shells and Tassos Shine in Texas A&M Prep Tilt

The report highlights Shells and Tassos showing strong form for Texas A&M with key players like Mason Mathews and Branton contributing. The piece notes progressive yardage gains and defensive reads as the team nears midseason readiness, with hints of Sav Antoni and other teammates factoring into the scheme.

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Musial Garms Collision Injures Cardinal Outfield

St Louis outfielders Musial and Garms collided badly during a game, Musial suffering leg injuries and awaiting X rays while Garms left with a knee issue. Reports say Musial may miss time as the Cardinals win to tighten pennant race.

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Portland Rackets shine as Tigers fall to Port Whine Brenros

In a rough Sunday clash Brooklyn Tigers were edged 24-20 by Portland Brenros amid a chaotic game cited for uprights issues and crossbar controversy. Star players teased Philadelphia and Los Angeles sections, with Moe Thanos and Cheyenne figures noted, while discussions of play-for-money ties dominated postgame talk.

Portland Eawok Los Angeles Ban Minnessea Cheyenne Wye Vine Brooklyn ‘Tigers Tadliy Collaglate Vércult Bruiser

Football Results From Unclear Midwest Conference Play

Scattered scores show Western Michigan 67 and Portland 3 versus unnamed opponents while other lines mention teams such as Los Angeles 7 and various nicknamed squads. Names like Maud COMMER Howling Crow AUT and Wattten Aa appear but lack clear context or consistency in standings.

HAY Coulegh Maud Howling Crow KrLkenve Rampson Naval

Crowd records and SAACC rally in nine inning tilt

The game drew a large crowd, SAACC and Randolph split a tense nine inning battle. Ferriss started strong for Randolph then left with an injury as Pollet relieved and kept the bases loaded for a dramatic late finish. Wilbur and Slaughter homered for SAACC while Randolph answered with several four-run innings and standout fielding.

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Unclear OCR: Bowling event postponed to Sunday

Fragmentary text shows a bowling event delayed due to quorum issues. Mentions a person or team name and a venue or time, but details are garbled and unreadable.

District 1b AA committee meets for district football planning

Peaceful meeting of the Lexteutive committer of District 1b AA on Sunday at Tech High School to handle routine district football matters. Each of the sewer district schools was represented.

Ag Tech High Scimol Distriet

Baseball Shortage Delays War Workers Game

War Workers and the San Aibuly Black Missions faced a baseball shortage that nearly halted the Camp Swift game. Both sides argued over bat usage, prompting a delay into the seventh inning before the workers agreed to use their own practice balls. The game finally finished after 2 hours and 25 minutes. The Mack Mission played the Dallas Monarchs at $40 per game, with more halls promised at Tech girls' event.

Kelly Meld War Workers San Aibuly Snadag Ad Tech Nately Black Mistions Black Mistons Firth Dallay Monarchs Tech Firls

Tyson's grid team to try for state title at Bramont

BRAMONT Texas September 11 CM Glee Nondred and eighteen boys report for football tryouts at South Park High School. Coach Pawl Tyson plans a formidable squad for the forthcoming season aiming to set state records and compete in the Mistrind MAA race.

Bramont Tex Pawl Tyson

Ambiguous standings and games spark scattered results across leagues

The clipping mixes standings and results from multiple sports including Nashville, Memphis, Birmingham, and Chicago region teams, with scattered mentions of Fort Worth association play and international leagues. It notes partial leaders, delayed decisions, and tense matchups across basketball, football, and baseball in a chaotic, era-typical summary.

Nelson and McSpaden Earn Big Prize Money in Dallas Open

Nelson and McSpaden led the Dallas Victory Open to a large purse, with Nelson capturing first and McSpaden strong as they trek toward Portland tour legs. Nelson topped the field with an eight under par 276 for 72 holes, boosting year totals to near sixty thousand dollars in official winnings and setting stage for the next events in Portland and New York film tie ins.

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Ellsworth Vines Wins Colorado Golf Championship Playoff

Ellsworth Vines won the Colorado golf title in a playoff at the sixth hole after a 217 tied finish with Dave Geerisen and Henderson. Henderson shot a five on the last hole to force the playoff, while Vines carded a three to clinch the victory.

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Dil and 12 Other Horses Die in Fire

Investigations continued into a Belmont Park stable fire that killed Dil, third in the 1940 Kentucky Derby, plus 12 other horses trained by Max H. Texas horseman. The horses were valued at $200,006 and Dil had won $87,956, owned by Arnold Hanger.

New York Belmont Park Dil Aqueduct Max H Texas Horseman Dit Arnold Hanger

Tuesday Fight Okayed for State Title Bout

Texas boxing commission approves Tuesday night lightweight title bout at the municipal auditorium between Proctor Heinhold of Oklahoma City and Jose Andrews of Callas. The card features Zivic of Camp Normoyle versus Greing of New York, plus other bouts. Proceeds fund athletic equipment for overseas troops. ticket prices range from 1.60 to 2.20.

Texas Boxing Commission Munifcipal Auditoriary Proctor Heinhold Oklahoma City Jose Andrews Callas Heinhold Kayo Tony Brents Randolph Auditorium Andrea Gierriter Cpl Prissie Zivic Camp Conners Nock Bexins Charee Uitte Oreles Wood Madison, Square Garden Boy Montgomery al “Bummy” Davis Ail Fleht Zivic Ais Henry Armstrong Zivie Widitos Rivin Zivic-Oreles Andreas Pou Tava Alva Monterreyra Fidel Carmona Piedras Rogras Irving Mares Ely Field Beta Hatrada Negras Iying John Mast Low Spacer Bernie Gould Pete Geraci Cayip Rolitele Lien Hows G_ Moore Nor‘oyle Communder Tf T Paish Athletic Office Ine Banls

Betty Henry Table Tennis Star Dies in Indiana

Betty Henry, a noted table tennis player who competed for India in the world championships as a teenager, died today in Indianapolis. Her husband, Edward G. Link, an Indianapolis native, is stationed at the University of Chicago as an instructor.

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Russian Derby Crowd Sees Twentieth Victory at Moscow

Eddy and Moscow report the Russian Derby won by a celebrated horse before 170000 spectators. The writer notes the pageantry, grandstands, and elaborate programs, comparing the scene to American big races. He recalls details of horses, trainers, and racing culture amid the excitement of derby day.

EDDY Moscow Hereva Whith Ohditres Atthuy Cox British Muay Mission Werby America

Span-Amsto Open Sawoff Next Sunday Playoff Start

The Span-Amsto league opens playoffs next Sunday with Fred's Place claiming the regular season pennant after a 4-3 win over East Side. Dan's Cafe had edged Ploch earlier but finished third behind East Side. The series features two games at Pittman-Sullivan and a five-game championship outlook, with Dan's Cafe and Ploch among the key rivals.

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Fort Sam Golf Team Beats Fort Sam Houston in Matches

Fort Sam Houston course hosted team golf matches Sunday with players from Hondo Navigation, Brooke General, Cadet Center, and Sp Daviel R. Gai. Fort Sam Houston edged rivals in several two up, one up outcomes, as Col. Wearlawn, Pvt. Loafes, Capt. Rosai, Maj. Kelch, Lieut. Miller, and Sgt. Crsictk secured decisive wins.

Cadet Center Lieut. M. Miller Ray Crsictk Samy Mouston Teut. Rabedt Moeris Sat Bundy Richards Hwon Sp Daviel R. Gai

Golf Sweepstakes at Willopy Springs Winners Named

Monk Wilson won the top money in a Willopy Springs golf sweepstakes. Leroy Braunen finished second with a T-1-22 score and C. H. Bernstein achieved Ra-16-T3. A second round was planned for Monday at the same course with reading updated results.

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