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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1942

Page

5

Giants Rally Past Camp Bowie In Sunday Ball Show

The Giants edged Camp Bowie 7 to 5 as Al Praterlin delivered a clutch two run hit in the final innings. Jimmie Pyka homered to pull the Giants within striking distance while Vincent Ransleben and Ahrens starred in the field. Ed Mueller, a former Texas player, was remembered as Kerrville and San Antonio archives recalled his 1924 showings. The Derby and state track notes close with Shoutout winning the Kentucky Derby ahead of Alsab and Austin hosting the annual meet led by San Antonio’s Thomas Jefferson.

Giants Camp Bowie Bowie Boys Prdterlin Diamond Jnore Jimmie Pyka Crants Army Klett Vincent Ransleben Ahrens Feild Camp Gowle Boys Seipp Ed Mueller Hondo D’hanis Texas San Antonio Rueben Jordan Mueller Kerrville Kerrville Athletics Karl Burke Dummy Collins Lee A. Henke Athletics McCarty Art Seydler Seydler Reichenau Hollmig E. Henke J. Molberg Jone Austin Thomas Jefferson

Pyka and Enderlin Lift Giants Over Camp Bowie 8 7 at Seipp Park

Enderlin delivered a timely ninth inning single scoring 0 as the Giants edged Camp Bowie 8 to 7. Pyka blasted a three run homer in the fourth after a 5 0 deficit, reviving the Giants offense while Thompson struggled with control and Gruich walked batters.

Elton Jordan al” Enderlin Schneider Giants Camp Bowie Seipp Park Thompson Gruich AY Enderlin Sehneider

Giants to meet Ft Sam Houston at Seipp Park

Next Sunday the Giants face Ft Sam Houston at Seipp Park. A prior 4 to 2 win by the Giants over Ft Sam Houston sets the stage for another tight matchup with 3 30 p m start time in Central War Time.

Giants Ft. Sam Houston Seipp Park Ft. Sam

Giants Battle Camp Bowie In Eight Run Marathon

In a lengthy game Camp Bowie overcame a shaky fourth inning by Giants fielding to win 7 8. Key plays included Pyka’s home run for the Giants and Enderlin’s multi hit effort. L. Schneider and Truitt supplied offense for Camp Bowie while Gruich took the loss.

Giants Elmore Kelly Enderlin O. Schneider Herschenhahn O. Schnieder Ransleben Gay Gruich Deike Schnerr Pyka L. Schneider Icke L. McDowell Truitt

Tire conservation urged in Fredericksburg by Good Year manager

Henry Meurer, Good year manager, told Fredericksburg readers that a large driving public ignores tire conservation. He warned Americans cannot win the war without rubber and speed over forty miles per hour wastes tires, urging prudent car use as patriotic.

Fredericksburg Henry Meurer Goodyear America Malaya Indies

Two Children Born in Gillespie County This Week

A boy born May 2 to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Weber and a girl born May 5 to Mr. Victor Schoene Wolf and the Standard's society editor in Gillespie County. Fredericksburg Drive-In Station advertised as next stop.

Gillespie County Edwin Weber Standard’s Society Victor Schoenewolf Fredericksburg Drive-In Station Rubin Crenwelge

Government limits installment and credit sales nationwide

The Federal Reserve Board ruled installment purchases must be liquidated in 12 months and tightened charge accounts. Loans up to 1500 must be repaid within 30 days. Down payments rise to one third of price. The order covers autos, bedding, clothing, jewelry, and more and sets payment deadlines for charge accounts.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Roosevelt

Cattleman May Issue Cover Shows Gillespie County Scene

The May cover photo for the Fort Worth based Cattleman depicts a Gillespie County ranch scene with thoroughbred cattle among bluebonnets on Clinton Hardin’s ranch in the northeast county. The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce supplied the color reproduction for national circulation. photographer is not identified.

Cattleman Fort Worth Gillespie County Clinton Hardin Fredericksburg

San Antonio and Houston Families Visit Relatives

Mr and Mrs O L Wiley and Mr and Mrs Walter Peter and son of San Antonio and Mr and Mrs Herman Ulrich of Houston visited with Mr and Mrs Rudolph Habericht and other relatives and friends over the past period.

O. L. Wiley Walter Peter San Antonio Herman Ulrich Houston Rudolph Habericht

Dates Set For Red Cross Film Showings In Gillespie County

Dates have been fixed for the Red Cross first aid film Before The Doctor Comes to Gillespie County during the first week of June under the Gillespie County Chapter of the American Red Cross led by Dr J Har din Perry. Screenings include June 1 8:30 pm in the District Courtroom June 2 8:30 pm Weinheimer s Hall Jonewall June 3 8:30 pm Doss School June 3 3 pm Palace Theatre June 4 8:30 pm District Courtroom Fredericksburg June 5 3 pm Palace Theatre Fredericksburg June 5 8:30 pm Morris Ranch School June 6 8:30 pm Beins Hall Harper All showings start at 8 30 pm except the June 3 and 5 afternoon showings at 3 pm No admission will be charged and attendance is urged.

Red Cross Gillespie County The American Red Cross J. Hardin Perry Weinheimer’s Hall Jonewall Doss School Palace Theatre District Fredericksburg Morris Ranch Bein’s Hall Harper

Habenicht Named BBA Degree Candidate at UT

Harold Habenicht son of Mrs Wm Habenicht is a candidate for a Bachelor of Business Administration degree at the University of Texas announced by Dean J A Fitzgerald. Commencement exercises are set for Monday June 3 with 214 business school graduates and nearly a thousand other graduates.

Harold Habenicht Wm. Habenicht University of Texas J. A. Fitzgerald Business School

Fredericksburg Roping Club Plans Sunday Contest

The Fredericksburg Roping Club announces a roping contest next Sunday at Spring Creek with a barbecue sale in the afternoon and a dance at night in the Spring Creek hall. The club has 22 members signed up for weekly roping sessions through spring and summer.

Fredericksburg Spring Creek

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