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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1943

Page

7

Zarila Put On War Job by Draft Board

Outfielder Al Zerilla of the St. Louis Browns was en route to his home in Los Angeles after being informed by his draft board that his job with a major league club does not count as a war job. He has until October 1 to obtain a war job or face the armed forces. Zerilla had left the Browns in Philadelphia after his reclassification from 9-A to 1-A was denied, and he conferred with Browns general manager DeWitt in St. Louis yesterday. He planned to pursue a job at a Los Angeles shipyard and return home to his wife and two-year-old daughter.

ST. Louis tIasy al Zerilla St. Louis Browns Los Angeles Marilla Browns Philadelphia BU Dewitt Los Augees Arille Fig

Sunday Stars and Sox and Yankees in rough clash

Sunday sports page reports multiple chaotic games with players like Stala, Bent Keeetcher, Edgar Smith, and Bob Mchellel referenced amid a flurry of misread names. It notes White Sox, Yankees, Browns, Red Sox, and Braves results, including homers, doubles, and pitching highlights in a busy frail recap.

Es Peng Pers Charies Feller Tock Stalak Fankees—Relier Rewer Wentpence Stainbart Hemos Nidicap Bent Keeetcher Geouse, Sroators Edgar Smith White Sox Cive Natyan Hos Bob Mchellel Steve Sumfra Browns Jim Tabor Red Sox Rade York Tabor York Riddle Ned Gee Waller Rede Middle Vansier Keer Hels Braves Lighier Bing Ram Biineer Piraten Johnny Rocker Giente Kilacre Glants Spencer Borkers Athele Wickstay

Major League Baseball Leaders Roster Announced

The Associated Press lists top performers with teams like St Louis Brooklyn Chicago and New York. Notable names include Mussal Cipala Witek and Parker as leaders in hits and runs with several players from St Louis and Brooklyn cited among standout performances.

Diy Ane Associated Press Rational League -Raising Mussal St Louis Herran Brookiyn Brooklys_ y Chica Laws Deehit Cane Washington Trisles Lindell New York York Detroit Kel Ses Fae Maso Cairaca Chandler New

Playoffs Edge Syracuse In Rain Soggy Series Finale

The Syracuse Chiefs won 41 over the pennant winning Toronto Maple Leafs in an American Association style playoff game. Millard Howell prevailed for Syracuse in his five day spell over Toronto as the fifth game of the best of seven was set for Monday night in Syracuse before traveling to Toronto to finish the series for the Governor’s Cup.

Syracuse Chiefs Toronto Maple Leafs Iyrracure Millard Howell Toronto Syracuse Busier Dages Handley Syracuse Covernor Foren Williams Carlten Hiurstte Bo Bartieson Weel

Golf prize winners named in San Antonio ladies event

The San Antonio Women’s Golf Association held its annual qualifying tournament with Jo Henman and Mrs. Lee Christopher sharing first place. Miss Henson won low gross with 344, while Mrs. Christopher was low net at 316. Other results list winners at Brackenridge, Fort Sam Houston, Willow Springs, and a St. Louis tour event. A later meeting upheld revised handicaps, and a junior blind bogey tourney was won by Dugan Cross and others.

San Anton Brackenridge Park Sandy Hewitt S. R.filer J. J. Cox Fort Sam Houston Tat Burger Prire B. J. Brown Jean Thomas H. Luthher Brown Frial Willow Springs Thomas

Schedule of Major League Baseball Exhibitions

Fragmented text lists several city matchups with times for games including Cleveland at New York and Philadelphia at Cincinnati. The legible items mention doubleheaders and evening starts, with several city abbreviations and partial team names.

Ed Elmendorf Commissioned After Camp Davis Stay

Edward H. Elmendorf has been commissioned after coast artillery service at Camp Davis North Carolina. He completed extra weeks of specialized work and will select his station during a return visit. He resides with his wife and son Patrick Edward at 81% Chicago Boulevard.

Edward H. Elmendorf San Antonio Tech Texas A Camp Davis N., Co Chicago Boulevard Patrick Edward

It's a Girl at The Marville Girls' Tour in El Paso

A fragmentary note reports the birth of a girl to J anel Blake, son of a former Sant Antonio baseballer and current Texas State Unemployment official, with a listed address in El Paso. Details are garbled but indicate a birth notice around September 19.

T'S & Gil Maryville el Paso Sant Antonio Ying Texas Wil Janel Blake Gill Memphis St'cet el Pasa

Ship Builders Mark Victory Fleet Day

Waonwing September 21 marks Victory Fleet Day as 70 shipyards and 350 factories pledge greater production and war bond purchases. Since the Liberty ship Patrick Henry debuted two years ago, 12 merchant vessels have started, with five launched daily, amid a rallying call for Americans to back shipbuilding.

Waonwing Roosevelt United Nations Weyl U.S. Maritime Commission Baltimore Britain Russia Mediterranean

Japs Launch Large Offensive in Shantung Province

The Chinese high command reported a major Japanese attack in northwestern Shantung with over 10 000 Japanese troops advancing on Chinese positions past Lois. A communique covering operations through September 11 said heavy fighting caused heavy casualties on both sides as Chinese troops aided by Allied units engaged multiple columns.

Snt Shantung Province

Solon Denies Fraud Charge

Washington report says Representative James M. Curley of Massachusetts and three others pleaded innocent in federal court to mail fraud tied to a firm created to obtain and supervise World War contracts. Co-defendants included Donald Wakefield Smith Marshall J. Fitzgerald and James Harlon Underwood. two others faced indictment but were not arraigned.

Washington Epi Cry James M. Curley D.mass Curley Massachusetts Boston Donald Wakefield Smith National Labor Relaions Board Marshall J. Fitzgerald James Harlon Underwood Jammy Egypt James Puller Bertram Hall Napes Texas

State Wide Bond Rally Set Across Texas

State wide radio rally set for 10 p m Tuesday to urge Texans to meet a 420 300 000 goal. Dallas and Currant counties led with strong bond sales while other counties report progress and new voluntary targets. Capt David C Kelly Tom Bean Grayson County and other armed service figures will appeal from Dallas to the public.

Dallas Currant David C. Kelly Tom Bean Grayson County Dadla McCloskey General Hospital Temples Staff Games Shackleford Ranges Army Air Forces South Pacific Tech Ray Houston Army Aglion Burmia John Young Rumania Dallas County

Bond Drive In Final Week In San Antonio Campaign Rush

San Antonio enters the final week of the Third War Loan drive as block leaders are urged to canvass beyond assigned territories. Bexar County faces a $20,000,000 goal with $1,150,000 already raised. Air raid wardens submit reports Monday night, precinct wardens by 10:30 p.m., with Commander O J Schnabel receiving totals at 1 p m Tuesday. Two prior days reported $4,222,639 in sales and pledges. Local bonds include $122,000 of the $5,000,000 from Western Auto Supply stores and other purchases from Harrison, Gatien, Thompson, Woodall, and Mueller. Carpenters Local Nav 14 operates an issuing booth at Labor Temple. Captain T B E Young leads Alive In the Swift and Company plant, reporting $26,000 toward a $20,000 quota.

Ad Shelton Tallant County Taylor Jefferson Rio Grande Valley Hidalgo Cameron Willacy San Antonio Dnte Bexar County John D. Williamson O. J. Schnabel Western Auto Supply Company P. H. Harrison Broadway Gatien Thompson Woodall Elmer Mueller Labor Temple Tom GC. Frost Jr Fao Nav. 14 T. BE. Young Berry Jewsle Alive Swift and Company

Steves Firms Sign V Pledge Amid War Production Drive

Ed Steves and Sons Lumber and Steves Sash and Door pledge full employee commitment to keep production steady for Liberty ships. They have twice received Gold Star awards from the Maritime Commission Board of Awards. The telegram to Rear Adm Land emphasizes 100 percent dedication and continued output until peace. Birth notices and ad note follow with a contact for a light baby birth notice.

Ed Steves and Sons Lumber Company Steves Sash and Door Company Haye Victory Scroll Albert Steves , Jr Maritime Commission Board of Awards Steves Adm Emory $. Land U. S. Maritime Compsaigaton Washington, D. C

Dr Beholl's Foot Balm Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Dr Beholl's Foot Balm to ease sore tired feet. It claims rapid relief from fatigue and odor, urging readers to purchase at drug stores and department counters for sweaty puffy feet.

Scholl Tory Dr. Beholl

Bombing Raid Targets Burma Railway and Installations

Allied air forces struck Burmese rail lines and military sites, destroying box cars and yard facilities from Pyinmana to Rangoon. Bombers hit stations at Pyebuwe and barracks at Kydisunggan while heavy transport yards near Sampeng and the Mayu river area suffered damage. no American losses, all crews returned safely.

New Delhi U. 8 R.A. F Pyinmnane Wes Pyebuwe Kydisung Buthedaung

S.A. Sued for Worker Death at San Antonio Plant

In a case filed in the 45th District Court, the estate of Tom P. Webster seeks damages over a worker’s death at a boiler incident at the Ban Antoni gas plant in New Braunfels. The suit names the company and city utilities as parties, citing a fatal accident tied to steam exposure on August 18.

Tom P. Webster Couet Byes Gerae Hve Gota Maris Luna New Braunfels Lune Burma Ope Ban Antoni Gas and Emetric System San Antonio New Daghi India

Fenestra Noss Drops Air Clog Relief Ad

An advertisement promotes Fenestra Noss Drops as a remedy for nasal congestion and cold symptoms. It touts relief from a blocked nose and associated discomfort, suggesting the product improves breathing and comfort during illness.

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