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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1941

Page

5

Opening clash ends in tough battle for San Antonio Mis

Shreveport Sports edge San Antonio Missions 3 2 in a tense opener at Shreveport. Vernom Washington's game tying double led to the walk off threat while Missions star Pete Kraus hit a double and a homer driving in two. Hanning pitched well for Shreveport, Kraus starred at the plate, and about six thousand fans attended.

Shreveport Man Stalder Springfield Nisetufe San Anonio Shreveport Sports Ralph Bamner San Antonio Bandas Roland van State Hero Alamo City Hamner Marty BicManus Brets Vernon Washington Lou Hanning Taylor Melder Pete Kraus Krank Hemmer Kraus Busch Payton Itis Homer Hanning Cortright Bus Payton Jerry Witte Tony York Washington Witte Jones York Treat Woody Bell Mariner Hendifhe

Houston Buffs Edge Exporters in Texas League Opener

Eighteen thousand five hundred fans witnessed the Houston Buffs, defending champions, edge the Exporters 2 to 1 in a tense Texas League season opener before 7,063 at seatmont. Ed Filo delivered a ninth inning single scoring Ervin Dusak after a fifth inning error, lifting Houston to the win as Shreveport, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City also opened with mixed results.

Paschall Sewson Houston Buffs Leigue Atseatmont AUN Butts Shippers Houston Punchhitter Ed Filo Ervin Dusak Shreveport Sports San Antonio Missions Vernon Washington Ray Taylor GREER Forth Worth Cats Dallas Trebels Peirie Hurler Oklahoma Tulsa Oklahoma City Dallas Fort Worth Beaumont San Antonio Shreveport

Missions Ship Off 4 Players From San Antonio

The San Antonio Mission today shipped off four players including a star. Catehoy Mike Bertich was sent to Springfield Illinois to the Three-I league. Earl Jones and Bill Watson were shipped to Meridian Mississippi in the Southeastern league. Johnny Goldak, owned by Joseph Missouri, was returned to St. Louis training at Paragould Arkansas.

San Antonia Missiong Catehoy Mike Ber=tich Springfield Til Bitcher Earl Jones Bill Watson Meridian Mirs Johnny Goldak Joseph Western Association St.ae Deam Paragould

15 Runs In One Inning Records Set By Nashville Team

The Nashville club in the Southern association set a new mark by scoring 15 runs in one inning against Chattanooga. The spree occurred in the seventh inning of the nightcap, with seven hits including Cris Hackett’s three-run homer. Nashville won the game 25-1 and split the two-game series 2-2 after taking the first game 7-2.

Veewa Nashville White Stockings Chattanoogh Cris Hackett

Regional Battery Rosters and Scores Across Cities

A scan of Southern Association play lists shows battery pairings for teams in Memphis Birmingham Nashville Chattanooga Little Rock New Orleans and other cities. The records note pitchers and fielders like Poffenberger Welty Garris Twardy Feldman Poll Miller Swift Garhua Littlsh Rock and more, with varying point tallies and lineups across games.

Memphia of Welty Byana and Garris Warn Nashville Twardy and Feldqvnan Poll Miller Toones Swift Garhua New Orleans Ond Budlin Volpe Johnaon T Ronen Gabler Shere Bravia Bresver Hattersea Mondern Baker Tun Rena Enna Ventre Nowak Pestastor Y and Richards

Fred Perry Heads List in Pro Tennis Tournament

Fred Perry leads a field of about 20 in the annual pro tennis tournament opening today. The lineup includes Vincent Wicharda Dick Skern Johnny France Joe Whalen Karel Jon Kuueluh Ignor de Nissaff Lloyd Budge John Hendrix Ed Suliman Jen Napier Hermen Peterseh Hugh Ganley Walter Bentor Ray White and Albert Ritwen.

Ignor de Nissaff Lloyd Budge John Hendrix Ed Suliman Jen Napier Hermen Peterseh Hugh Ganley Walter Bentor Ray White Albert Ritwenn

Derby Dope: Odds, Wins in California Derby

Derby news reports Danbury stakes with winner Ring Cole driving $100 prize as Paumonok and Wise Vat contend in a crowded field. Pirates and Hoth show mixed results while LY and Croan Brooke place in the Ashinid stake at Begnalanty.

Kenlocky Domby Ring Cole Oxdén Phippy Stromm Croan Brooke

Houston polo champions win 12 goal inter circuit title

In Houston on Sunday Howson and Hulssches won the 12 goal inter circuit polo final, beating the Austin polo club of San Antonio by 8 to 7 after a goal was scored after the final bell. Wille Dritt hit the winning goal from an 80 yard pass by Bob Nicholas as the final whistle rang, leaving Houston eligible for the national inter circuit tourney at Cleveland this autumn.

Courage Ous Caveal Jeh Hannisg Houston Howson Hulssches Alvialon Bubt Tung Austin Polo Chik San Antonio Wille Dritt Winening Bob Nicholas Gleveland

Bowling stars shine as Chicago Monarchs seek title

The piece notes top bowlers like Kanet Hodis and Lange achieving high scores in national meets, with Cleveland bowlers and Detroit venue mentions. It highlights nations ahead of finals, 2000 marks, and historic 7000-point runs, mentioning teams, individuals, and past placements in five-man events and doubles finals.

St, Paul Adi Jeading Yount Rolhera Great Park Monk Chicago Monarchs Detroit Congress Totel Alent ii Cormparison Tive Iran Waal AR Ley Cleveland Bill Kenet Joe Hodis Kanet Wie Vias Tung Bouts Herhia Lange Calcaro Rosa Agaresnte Kivine

Joe Schultz of Pirates dies in Pittsburgh and Columbia

Pittsburgh April 14 Lee Schultz Sr 46 longtime Pirates farm system director and former major league utility player died after illness at his Columbia South Carolina home. He played every infield and outfield position for the Pirates and Cubs and coached with several minor league clubs including Los Angeles Kansas City and Houston.

Schultz Sr Pittsburgh Pirates Schultz Houston Texas Fie Traynor Wuc Wil Schulle Pittsburgh Lee Schultz Sr Colimbia Sentite Columbia St. Louis Jack Schaile Tookie Schutts New York Giants Alsa Boston Lee Angeles Kansans City Housre St. Louis Carolinas Hero “Pie” ‘Trayway

California Track Teams try again in rain delayed meet

California track teams of the University of California and the University of Southern California prepare for a closely matched meet in Los Angeles. The outcome may hinge on the final event, the mile relay, after Saturday’s race was postponed due to rain.

Los Angeles University of California University of Souther California

Conn and Nova clash over shot at Louis in New York

In New York on April 14 Billy Conn and manager Johnny Hay threaten to sue promoter Mike Jacobs for breach of contract over a proposed June bout with Joe Louis. Nova, Ray Carlen, and other backers push for a Louis defense and a separate bout schedule, while Jacobs denies signing for a Conn Louis match.

Conn Nova Louis WXPI New York Billy Conn New Mike Jacobs Joe Billy Johnny Hay Mike Michiel Ray Pittsburgh Max Baer Low Nova Buddy Baer Abe Simon Ray Carlen Novye Max Barer Iracas

Abbreviated Schedule Scramble For American League Games

Fragmentary list shows planned games with teams like Washington Boston Detroit Philadelphia Chicago New York and others miswritten. Several place names appear garbled including Shreveport Waco and Loveland, with references to venues and dates lacking clear details.

Vnv Monilay New Fork Washington Haley Eens Achannied Therday Chicorn Loveland Detroit Gt. Louth Philadelphia York Boston

McManus Courts Tense Ninth Inning Clash With Parker

McManus and Parker maneuvered in a tight late game as Neil Andrews faced two in the eighth with the score tied. McManus resisted taking out Hamner for a pinch hitter, instead choosing to ride the pitcher and catcher and mix in a pinch hitter later. Hagner batted for Hamner in the ninth. Missions won after a late rally.

McManus MacManus Veen Neil Andrews Shreveport Bitener Shreveport Selty Parker Andrews McMantus Altting Parker Hamner Hanning Kraus McManug Bob Atests Isoking Payton Wand Henning Shreveporters Ther Hanning Hase~ Bask Butt McManius Hagner Taly Hamer Hanmer Thin Parker

Dorrell Linked to Boxing Expose In Eastern Scene

The note links Arthur Dorrell to a sensational boxing expose in New York's PLM, with Dorrell recently turning pro after a notable Texas amateur career. Reports say boxing circles expect a clash as talk intensifies about potential penalties for him, while Gulf coast anglers report tarpon catches and Texas baseball figures like Jim Morris moving to the army.

Arthur Dorrell Texas Les Svas Aro New York Dorrell PLM Raine Ant Borrell

Dorrell Wins Fight in Ridgewood Grove Ring

Artie Dorrell of Tyler Texas, 141-4 pounds, defeated Fete Muscarneya of Brooklyn 14 7 1 2 in an eight round decision at Ridgewood Grove New York. Muscamark started strong but the harder hitting Texan took control after early rounds.

New York Artie Dorrell Tyler Texas Muscarneya Brooklyn Ridgewood Grove Muscamark

Ex Umpire Qwens on Recovery Road

Ex umpire Brick Givens, rehired major league official, shows steady progress after pneumonia and oxygen treatment. He remains in hospital care but near danger's end, according to attendants. George Downer, 87, longtime Wisconsin athletics publicity director, died of a heart attack at home in Madison. He previously served as head coach and superintendent in various colleges. survivors include his widow and a son.

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