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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1944

Page

5

Tigers Triumph in Final Week Thriller Over Browns

In a tight pennant chase Tigers beat the Browns 9 to 4 at Briggs Stadium to hold a one game edge atop the standings. Jack Kramer earned his 14th win as St Louis also won, while the White Sox extended a winning streak with a doubleheader sweep and other teams moved closer to or farther from key divisional positions as the season nears its end.

Joe Keichler Brass Noceis Ig No Longer Tigers Permerican Teague Boston Red Box St. Tous Brawaa Ory Eee A’s Senators Browns Yan's Red Sox Vlorne Hazell Senatora Tetornton Lou Ed Lopat She’ Nats Wits Carbs Lous Champien Cardinals Philadelphia Phillies Whitey Kurowski Mort Cooper Ted Wilka Pittsburgh Pirates New’ York Giants Bill Voiwelle Hac Heaten Usom Fox Hin Chicago Brooklyn Dodgers Cubs BN Nicholson Chtt Davis Ufyhis Dodgers Gulhouse Misty Ames Mba Welakmb

Coast Tennis and Boxing Highlights From Late Tournament

The report covers multiple events with tennis stars and boxing action. Notables include Marcin Soeara defending titles at the Sally Anna tournament and a late summer boxing card in New York featuring undefeated Weltht facing Tony Tletlo at St Nicholas Arena.

Sahat Eiaeo Banc Marcin Soeara Isanatelspil Agwlu Shikav Nilale Carter Sau Fenn Bastine Eal Piste Actin Ditlecs Disnesta Geees Mittsstew Ancher Ricco

Playoffs and Finals Across Baseball Leagues

Readable fragments show postseason action across the American Association and Pacific Coast leagues with teams like Baltimore Orioles and others. Reports mention 32013 attending in Minneapolis, various pitchers delivering wins and losses, and series outcomes including a sweep by one club.

San Antonio and Houston All Stars clash in 10 2 game win

In a Sunday baseball clash at Tech field the San Antonio Army All-Stars defeated the Houston Fast Tournaent All-Stars 10 to 2. A crowd of 3922 paid, with about 3603 in gross receipts and taxes of 610.33 plus rent and expenses shaving funding. top visitors paid own travel costs. Sid Hudson Letty Shoat led Houston bats while San Antonio piled 13 hits led by Batts and Barkley. Houston’s Barkley and Keane supplied some offense, but errors and fielding miscues helped the home team pull away.

Houston San Antonio Army Tech Field Aglatics San Antonio Sid Hudson Letty Shoat Bectson Hutson Howard Pollet Paul Selmer Matt Batts Battts Milauched Notatly Bob Hennng al Simos Barkley Yack Morris Buster Mius Geover Reskoger Ne Iqury Enos Slaughter Keane Aita Barkley Avane Houston Sin Bark- Jey Kuona David Lerner Lighter Jong Oy Wither San Anconto Resinger Follet Helly Lehner San Antonions Wilda Agers Lanier Gubson Tech Antonie Tedinen Teel Static Housion Twn Toner Widot Bri Pian Tnt Cioeune Ohaw Hasen Rfoak Atideke Voller Minhken Y. Lowt Gitwon Johnzan Winnie Pitcher Private Tanai An Teat

San Mateo Horsetrack Results From Cant Reps

At SAN MATEO Cant Rep 25 SP Tila Rey won by a tanatic over Rey Meatows Atack. Mabel Comer of Beverly Mills led the Tavern contest, mile pace in 1.4. Raitlo Atornin was second, Su effrey dMard third. Winnings: $2.80 $2.50. Thaclian Mornin $4.20. Sip Fettyny $2.80.

San Mateo Tila Rey Rey Meatows Tie Tavern Mabel Comer Beverly Mills

Baseball Standings and Player Mentions From League Report

A cluttered ledger of standings and player names appears with teams like Detroit New York Boston and Chicago noted in varied contexts. The text lists pitchers and batters such as Wolf Wilks O'Dea and Finley, plus multiple game references and lineups across schedules and venues.

Minniway Trace Son Laat Glernland Sierayectss Enicoms Philadelahla Sundar Phawelonia Mins Flores Revieff Kemarr Los Joo Cecil Dawniin Atl Cazes al Ricaards Laslac Mtinner Tere Howerin Detroit New York Bievelauk Lipl Odo BO Vattrater Baimey Rangu Zoh Chiewey Curls Carsanauel Ferrell Lenat Jordan Lasie Michel Curtis St. Toowtia Eirbuseh neinAnt Chicago Boston Bricklyry Bivins Philavelpin Ano

Monds baseball card 1 and suspended game notes

The listing shows Monday baseball fixtures with teams including American Teague New York at Chicago dates 3 39 4a0 and other odd entries such as Pihwoboiphta Dest Washington Clocalatin and Ronn Bhhoutn Sis Navona Bence Singhingty AlaNow Kure 10. SU Laws at Aronitya 1238. A suspended game note appears with a Chicago at 5:0 time.

New York Chicago Pihwoboiphta Washington Clocalatin Ronn Bhhoutn Sis Navona Bence Singhingty AlaNow Kure SU Laws Aronitya Piptainneh Cowntron

Major Leaders cur A REPOINT OM FDORR and Lively Players

A garbled list of names, places, and numbers from Brooklyn and New York scenes appears. It mentions leaders, teams, and several players with scattered scores and locations. The readable fragments point to a sports or club scene in New York with references to fans, hits, and stolen items.

Watkev Brooklyn Vine Jpivholaan Mustoy SL Lanuis Arisa Trier Bigvrett Tate Titee Home SY ‘Lps New York Wiebig Roverodecy Detralt Mann

Golfers prove stout in tight city match at Lie Port Sans Moustoy

The Lie Port Sans Moustoy course hosted a Sunday golf meet where Fort Sam Houston trailed by three strokes as We Dadet Center and Brooke General Hospital battled for top honors. Fred Gatypbell and Harold Wellbacher each shot 19 31 and George Terrell tied for second with 81 91 12. A second tourney was scheduled for 1 30 p m Monday at the park. Charles Reynolds led Willow Springs with low gross of 81 and Raymond Pisthey and Rex Martin tied for low net with 62. In other notes, Sophie Acabinko, pitcher for the Connecticut Yankees softball team, announced engagement. Lieutenant John Mayden defeated Bell in straight sets in a charity tennis match in Abilene.

Dhe Riley Mt Bracken Tige Park Fred Gatypbell Harold Wellbacher George ‘Terrell

High School Football Schedule Notice

A garbled listing shows district matchups and kickoffs across multiple venues. Alamo Beights hosts Tatler at Alamo slidium, others include Ramel Arackenrlige vs San Anton Tech at Manin stadium and Central Catholic at Soul San A Mironio, plus Jefferson at Temple and Wheatley at Victoria in a Saturday slate.

Aruesuay Alamo Beights Tatler Alamo Slidium Op. At Calsérich

Aggie Band to Attend Texas Tech Game Here

Final arrangements set for the Aggie Band to travel to the Texas A and M versus Texas Tech game next Saturday night at Alamo Stadium. C Kreeger, chamber of commerce football committee chair, announced the plan after attending the Aggie Bryan Army Alfield game. About 150 band members will travel, with several hundred A and M students likely to accompany the team. The Aggies routed Soldier College 89 to 0, with standout San Antonio players noted.

Aggie Texas A Texas Tech Alamo Stadium C. Kreeger Chamber of Commerce Kreeger Aggie- Bryan Army Alfield Carel Krueger Aggies Leven San Antonio Mason Steflny Bratthews Alan Sparkman Morton Jefferson

Span-Am Playoff Drama At Bittrad-Sullivan Park

Fragmented account of a Pan-American league playoff day at Bittrad Sullivan Park with Dan's Cafeman and Buat Side Ashtethea advancing, plus tied games and late runs. Umpire and pitcher notes appear amid garbled lines, naming Bailey Pollock, Eddie Bary, Alan Johnson, and Gene Tewes in a chaotic recap of a day of baseball action.

Uefornia Sununy Bittrad-Sullivan Park Plochs Otters Ashtethea Dan Fred Gllers Dan's Athletics Bailey Pollock Coley Eddie Bary Barr Pollock Alanis Johnson Biel's Olina Mith Gene ‘Tewes Cafe Camas Murphy Bunai Ludwig Mulintyc FM Apiewnasy Floven Moritons Minth Davis Cale Thomas Gales Radtpignnat Thomas Hite Stalin Vanes Thomstett Haves Cate Tewru Hy Bers Ant Geevis

Bears Slowed by Pack in Pro Football Showdown

Quarterback Sid Luckman and the Chicago Bears were left at the post as the Green Bay Packers surged to a 42-28 victory before 24 000 fans in Green Bay. The Rams returned to action with a 40-28 win over the Pittsburgh-Chicago combine in Pittsburgh as Don Hutson paced Green Bay with a touchdown catch and six straight extra points.

Chicago Sid Luckman Ell Chicago Beas Bhrew Green Bay Wis Powtent Packers Curly Lambenh Cleveland Rama Pittsburgh Packers Ligue Eassian Tlickmet Bears Touchel Ton Brock Fritsch Oldster Rive Don Hutson Place Hutso GOACE Clavelain Ral Donel Joague Donelli Amily Rama Tom Collela Bnd Jin Benton Card-Pitts Uneh Rams Lay Zontini Bester Uo Philadelphi Eagles Boston Yankee Barkers

Navy Leading In Ball Series

HONOLULU September 2 Navy enters the service World Series with a 2-0 lead after winning the first two games. Today's 2:40 PM game features Joe Genre, Tanner, Vandermeer pitching for Navy as they aim to extend their edge in the seven game set. The Army squad trails despite a late rally in the ninth.

Honolulu Navy Quen Loday San Antonio Tanner Louds Browns Joli Vandermeer Army Iis Teem Caliente

Fort Reno center hosts college football results

A scrambled listing from a wartime era page shows scattered football scores and matchups. Teams named include Pacific, St Marys, and Indianions with several military bases and stations referenced in a noisy OCR result.

Fragmented OCR listing multiple names and places

A garbled OCR text mentions football, trains, and various locations such as San Valeo Coast Pra and Dune Ate. It references legal items and incidents with scattered names like Trains neaven and Al yards, plus party and rackets terms. The fragmentary content lacks a coherent narrative or clear event.

Ste Net San Valeo Bonhora Tie Diufin Hick Bayer Anelitiwa Romberk Anontni Ob Neaven Chavis Wenich Hsmctan Whlia Cho Law Hill Tuyant Raek Dma Wneser Jourdiclaw Secind Weltul Ghey Hullyien Thamieera Sven Lille

Menard Again Bess Of Softball Umpires Association

Menard was reelected president of the San Antonio softball association. Roy Walt and Rob Smilly were chosen vice presidents and treasurer respectively. It was voted that the umpire could retain membership if she joined softball. The association held a chicken dinner Sunday night at Richter Hall.

Boda Menard San Antonin Buiday Sai Pedro Park Roy Vwalt Rob Smilly Tyeasipor Iting Oye Hersiy Mips Richter Heli

Boxer Tops Boxers in New York Dog Show

In Whatbury New York on September 28 Wendie of Dorkland won best in show at the Lie Westbur Keene association dog show. The event saw notable performances from Ghatiplon ET and boxey dogs with Wendie capturing the top prize amid a strong field.

Whatbury N.Y Ghatiplon Wendie Dork - Land Boxey Hur Tinre Lie Westbur Keene Miys

Texas A&M and Texas collide in early season Texas grid clash

Spacious game notes list matchups and scores from the season's early weeks. Key figures like Walter Higgin, Henry Ford, and Rob Buleholske are referenced alongside teams such as Texas A&M, Texas Chivtajlan, and North Texas. The fragmentary schedule hints at games in Dallas, Austin, and nearby sites with varied results and participating players.

Galveston Altheid Texas A&m Heys Aena Texas Arkansas Wear AL & Ahama City Red North Texas Palias Nate Texas Tech Antonio Austin Walter Higging Nidney Read Hetry Ford Rob Buleholske A. Ashiro Bucky Sheffield Tice Ao Or George Walmissey Rice Bow Smith Hier Parrish Frank Alin Rien

Hamilton in Dayton Win

Hamilton of Evansville wins Dayton golf open at Walnit Grove Country Club finishing 140 after two rounds. Bill Henlein of Noblesville places second with 142 as Teainain matches 69 then 73. Harrison of Wright Field finishes near end with 14.

Lon Bob Hamlton Evansville Dad Grimmelt Pamual Air Dayton Delaro Tenlain Hamilton B. A. Daren Harrison Wright Field

Early Games Signal Hot District 13-AA 36-4 Race Emerges

Weekend football results stir District 13-AA and 36-4 title chatter as Jefferson Mustangs pound Milky Buffs 43-0 and Mruckenbridge Eagles win 27-7 over Reagan of Houston before injuries dampen their stock. Tom Watt fracture and Jack Hinson emergency operation shake squad. recovery uncertain. Next league clash hosts improved Tesl steam Taiday at Alamo i stadium.

San Antonio Jefferson Mustangs Milky Buffs Houston Mruckenbridge Eagles Jfot Reagan Eagles Tom Watt Jack Hinson Santa Rosa Watt Hinson Barkfeld Alamo i Stadium Terh Notrhra Alamet Treights Defo Revenied Mustangs Jelfersan Lere Perty Samuels Samuels Percet Jeffs Ming Temple AlamMa Heights Ferry Baldy Martin Iyee Burbank Wien Gentral Catholic Edison Wells Antanta Herlandale Jft-Miley Ear Mit

Dublin Gaelic final crowns Joan champion after Kerry loss

The 79,000 crowd at Croke Park watched Joan defeat Kerry 12 to 6 to clinch the Irish Gaelic football title. Kerry aimed for a sixteenth championship but faltered as a late scoring burst sealed Joan’s victory, with 9,000 in attendance paying $25,904.

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Dorrell Ceeky Versus Zime Signals Welterweight Clash

Amaridlg Tex boxer Dorrell Ceeky prepares for a welterweight bout with Zime in Galveston. The piece calls Ceeky a practiced puncher with speed and deception and notes his extensive sparring with a mix of Army and city boxers. It highlights Ceeky’s past titles, lengthy pro run starting 1939, and an undefeated streak before losses, plus his planned training team and trainer.

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