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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1963
Page
7
Nostalgia for older ways of organizing kid baseball written in a nostalgic voice. Describes four manue rules, improved facilities, and modern supervision while contrasting with old-time charm. Suggests nostalgia glosses over changes but notes the modern system has benefits for players and families.
The piece recalls a bygone era of baseball on coastal streets with makeshift fields. Shumway contrasts lumpy dirt infields and knee high weeds with today’s supervised play, lamenting missing simple pleasures, cracked gloves, and resilient perishable fields.
A vivid reminiscence describes a boys' game where a worn ball, taped and frayed, and improvised gear drive a summer pastime. Players include tall weeds, makeshift rubbers, and a sister who often fills in. The narrative highlights stubborn improvisation, shared dreams, and the lone, memorable hit amid rough play.
Descriptive fragment recalls a practice at Mission Field with players gathering to shag flies from dawn to dark. The piece notes fading crowds and a shift away from Mission stadium as evening deepens, ending with reflections after reading Shumway's essay.
Trinity University stars led by Chuck McKinley prepare for the Dallas Country Club Invitational opening Wednesday. McKinley will meet Al Hill Jr. after routing Marty Mulligan. teammates drew tough pairings against Stolle, Palafoxi, and Richardson as San Antonians Hantze Susman and Montgomery join the women’s draws. Froehling skips to focus on the Pan American Games as Trinity dominates Houston 6 0 for a 40th straight win. other matches include Buchholz Newman, Froehling Joyner, and Del Mar College results at San Pedro Tennis Center.
The Mets fall 4-3 to Milwaukee as Lee Maye's two run homer in the ninth sinks New York after a late rally. Casey Stengel, Ed Kranepool, and Duke Snider contribute to a tense game marked by a standout ninth inning swap of leads but a defeat leaves the Mets 0-6.
A brief item notes Major Standingford and Special Sparkle in a local novelty night event. Details limited due to fragmented text, but emphasizes the pair and the show’s branding.
Houston outfielder Joe Liggett led with four hits as Rice University beat Lackland AFB 6-3. Pollock, McKeown and Keroy contributed with runs while Lackland's offense managed three scores.
The 1983 San Antonio Bullets prepare for home arrival after spring training in Moultrie Ga. Players Danny Murphy Wally Wolf Glenn Vaughan join from Houston Colts. Lou Fitzgerald Clint Courtney arrive from Moultrie with rest of squad to follow from Oklahoma City Wednesday. Bob Boyd Mike White and Larry Huebener expected to arrive. White son of Jo Jo White played .296 for Oklahoma City last season.
Weeb Ewbank signed a three year contract to coach general manager and vice president of New York Jets as the club, formerly Titans, prepares for a Long Island move. Dave Werblin announced the team nickname change to Jets and a future era of sleeper signings and free agents to rebuild the club.
New York fall behind 9 9 2 4 Milwaukee 4 9 0 4 as starters struggle. Jackson and LeMaster split pitching duties with Burright and Harkness contributing on offense. Maye and McMillan homer for Milwaukee. Stallard earns the win while Jackson takes loss.
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