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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1942

Page

5

Peterson to Start Opener for Missions in Texas League

Manager Ralph Winegarner announced Peterson from Youngstown will start Sunday if his 16 pitch night shows readiness for the Texas league opener against Shreveport. Gibson Burck or Burck will follow if the 16 inning test fails, with lineup features Jeary Witte at first Georges Hausmann at second Floyd Baker short Edger Busch third Al Zarilla Joe Szuch To Hafey in the outfield and Frank Manuesto as No 1 catcher. The Missions tapped Hill Dewill as business manager and announced new franchise appointments for Springfield Griersville and Huntington W. Va affiliates.

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Texas Leaguers Rally As Stars Edge Fowl Wirth

In a Sunday game, Texas Leaguers trailed early but surged in the third inning to secure a comeback win over the Fowl Wirth squad. Eddie Mavens delivered key hits as Dallas rallied behind strong late offense and solid pitching to clinch the victory.

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Ollie Bejma Goes To San Francisco

Ollie Bejma veteran fielder drawn in exchange between leagues. He leaves for San Francisco Seals after a day trade with St Paul while previously with St Louis and other teams. The move follows season play and aligns with pro baseball movements in the era.

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Dan's Café Battles Hell in Low-Scoring Tilt

Amateur ball game features Richie as pitcher and MeéLaucin Wrought a strong showing for Dan's Café. Dan's Café edges Hell behind Howard Wiledti's homer and a stingy Watting attack allowing three hits. Final score 12 to 2.

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Training Camps Bring Winding Baseball News Across Camps

Spring training reports from multiple sites detail roster moves and injuries. Pirates induct Bill Clemensen while Brooklyn and New York clubs shuffle players including Dolphy Cemph and Billy Herman. Yankees meet Dodgers amid Joe McCarthy’s plans as spring games proceed. Browns eye successor line as White Sox navigate camp, and Red Sox push for productive sluggers before two-game series with Cardinals.

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Hogan and His Texas Golf Raiders March on Augusta

Hogan leads the Texas Golf Raiders to Augusta for the Masters tourney with a dominant win and $1000 prize from the Land of the Sky event. Teammates Nelson Demaret Mangrum also place, with strong showings in the top ranks and money finishes.

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The text appears garbled with numerous misspellings and names. Key figures such as Helen Cantiah and Keira Hestain are mentioned alongside various codes and numbers, but no coherent event or outcome is clear. Further readable context is unavailable.

Wuume Seapersi Helen Cantiah Hestain Keira

Dons Beat Fliers in Texas City Showdown

In a rough game at Randolph Field Rambus faced the San Attotilo Missions after a 6-1 loss to the Waco Dons. The Dons and Ramblers met for the season’s first time, with early tensions shaping the encounter.

Waco Dots Texas City Randolph Field Rambus San Attotilo Missions We Dons Ramblers

Fore Golfers and Contenders Clash at Bracknedes Park Course

In a crowded feature at Brackenedes Park Course, Mike Neer and Tony E Quaved lead a field of golfers including Willie Willis and Barley Walin. A standout 74 by Estrada anchors the event with top performers listed and multiple matchups highlighted for upcoming rounds.

Mike Faye Neer Tony Equaved Willie Willis Gund Neer Brackenedes Park Aspee Estrada

Ski Race Title and Names Mixed From OCR

Ski winner goes 60 miles an hour in a Mount Gerald downhill. Apparent results show Magnet first and McDonald in women's event. Unclear OCR text mentions University participants, Abbad, Washington Sky, and Cascade Ski class with multiple names and places.

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Haney Optimistic As Mudhens Open Spring Camp

Haney praised the Mudhens condition after a lone workout at Pittman Sullivan park. He said the team is in top form and ready for the American Association opener next week, claiming this training season is his best yet. The day included a 4-2 win over Minha with Fred Sanfield and strong pitching from the Millers, underscoring a confident mood through the camp.

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Mansfield Bowlers Win High Tourney in Chicago

Mansfield Ohio bowlers dominated the American High School Bowling Congress state meet in Chicago. Al Wooley led individual scoring with 271 213 235 for a 62 percent mark, Adorey Olsen top girl scorer, as a squad of over 1500 youths competed and Chicago claimed a girls division title.

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Exhibition Ball AY in Charlotte and NY area clashes noted

The listing covers multiple exhibition games and venues across cities including Charlotte, Philadelphia, Bowling Green, Milwaukee, Birmingham, Nashville, Detroit, Orlando, Lakeland, and Chicago. It names players and clubs such as New York, Atlanta, and Boston, with scattered box score references and batting details. The fragmentary OCR preserves many team nicknames and player mentions but lacks cohesive narrative or outcomes.

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Aggie Basketball Defeat Noted in Oklahoma City Visit

A fragment notes Kanana City facing a four point basketball defeat at a hall game in Oklahoma City within a few weeks, mentioning the Kintsase Aggie and a prior or upcoming matchup.

Kintsase Oklahoma Kanana City

Behrens Appointed to Training School in Miami Beach

Behrens Leroy Behrens of San Antonio, famed for alley league prowess with Phillips Drilling, has been named to the administrative officers training school in Miami Beach. Records show his 1941 league averages include 203 and 215 in two San Antonio cwlis seasons, reflecting a strong showing in the local baseball scene.

Sheppard Pied Texas Leroy’ Behrens San Antonio Piyillips Drilling Company Miami

Bowling Team Scores Highlight at Columbus Meet

In Columbus the American Hawllaw congreas, Branawich Red Crown of ew, posted 727 pins led by 225 266 and 20 for 727. Milwaukee’s Geenoude added 720 in singles while Harmeg and Monk struggled. Net Tay ch and Jane from Iowa failed to meet expectations, with low doubles and singles scores.

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St Louis Card National League plan meeting noted

Fragmentary sports note from St Louis dated April 6 outlines a meeting at the YM meeting place. References to softball and baseball figures such as George Munger and Alvin JoeGsen are mentioned with uncertain details about the American league and New Orleans.

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World Champ Rassler Headsed to San Antonio Card

Promoter Harry Coffman signs World Champion Bill Langson of Baltimore to appear at Municipal Auditorium on April 15. Langson, billed as the mosh colarfi champion, faces challenger King Kong Cox and Juan ups berto with Paul Botsch and Bobby Managed in the semi final. Tag wrestling debuts in San Antonio with teams including Mrs Blvirn Snodgrass and Mae Weston versus Gladys Gillen and Mae Young.

Week End Sports Association elects new ski union president

The Week-End Sports column notes Association elects a new Ski Union of America president with next meeting planned in Lou America City. Yale University wins national AAU title. Adolph Kiefer noted for 160 yard backstroke time. various badminton and track results listed with venues in Durham, Philadelphia, and San Francisco.

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Benson, Former Trap Champ, Dead

Howard W. Benson, 86, former national trap shooting champion, died in Grand Rapids today after a long career highlighted by winning the 1939 title at Vandalia. His long reach in the sport spanned local and national events, leaving a mark on American handicap shooting.

Grand Rapids, Mich Apri Ay Howard W. Benson Grand Rapids

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