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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1946

Page

8

Head's No-tit Job Highlights Dodgers Staff

Head's pitching comeback after arm trouble solidifies Brooklyn rotation. He outdueled rivals in a Dodgers 5-0 win while Romancing Stan Musial and Cardinals stumble, keeping Dodgers in first-place tie. The day featured strong defensive plays and a rallying rookie, plus noted missteps by Cubs and Pirates in early games.

Reese Head Brooklyn St. Louis Cardinals Sanford Fla Branch Rickey Flock Dodger B. R Kirby Highe Lee Tatton Hank Schumnan Jean Selma

Y Gymnasts Travel to AAU Tournament in Dallas

Coach Ferdinand Chapa leads the San Antonio Mt. Glen gymnastic team to the Southwestern AAU meet in Dallas Saturday. The squad, traveling Friday, includes Lt. John Cyess, Donald Smith, Joi Valentina, Alfred Booth, Robert Herren, Myla Vallein, Sam Procogia, Povle Brown, and Povle Brown.

Ferdinand Chapa Wit San Antonis Dallas John Cyess More Than Cymnasticitex Donald Smith Joi Valentina Alfred Booth Robert Herren Myla Vallein Sam Procogia Povle Brown

Roundup of terse sports notes and unfamiliar names

McLaughtin refuses 100000 offer for Woe Ad miral the Kentucky Derby colt. Van Harrington to Suuag case signed by Hal Finney. Gus Lesnevier goes to England to fight Mills May 14. St Paul draws 21449 for Milwaukee game 8 2. Ed Furgol becomes Pontiac Pro. Cleveland Open prize boost to 15000. Louisville hotels clear furniture to deter unregistered guests. Braves field seats cleaned after paint rub off. Ramos set for Fenway clashes next weekend. Harnum and Mourox booked for May 6 in Philadelphia. Canadian Open allows synthetic golf balls in Montreal June 27-30.

R. OS. McLaughtin Gus Lesnevier England Wreddie Mills St. Paul Milwaukee Ed Furgol Pontiac Michela Cleveland Louisville Braves Field Boston Nationals Ramos Fenway Park Joe Harnum Wesley Mourox Philadelphia Montreal

Helotes Enters San Antonio City Major League

Helotes joins the City Major League as the fifth club after President Vic Koenping announced tentative schedules for a double header. San Kelotes' manager Paul Ott seeks an opponent and can be reached at G 6563.

Melates San Antonio City Vic Koenping Jonay San Kelotes Paul Ott

Old Timers Inducted Into Hall of Fame

New York April 24 ESPN A committee elected 11 old-time baseball players to the Hall of Fame at Cooperstown New York. Inductees include Jesse Hurkett Frank Chance Tack Chesbro Johnny Evers Clark Griffith Tom McCarthy Joe McGinnity Eddie Plank Joe Tinker Rube Waddell and Ed Walsh. The announcement also listed honorees to honor rolls and contributors outside native players.

New York ENS Baseball Hall of Fame Cooperstown N.Y Imers Jesse Hurkett Frank Chance Tack Cheshro Johnny Evers Clark Griffith Tom McCarthy Joe McGinnity Eddie Plank Joe Tinker Rube Waddell Ed Walsh Baseball Writers Association of America H Hanoball Waleroy Barns T. A. Murname Boston Harry E. Cross Sid Mercer Witton Hunnat William Carerison Edward Hanlon Miller J. Yea Lng Frank Seeley John of War Pamnd HS Darnard Farward G. Barrow John Bruce John T. Brag Barney Dreyfuss Iics Fibbots Augist Errmann John A. Boyden J. A Dob" Sulin Arty He Soden Nicholas Young

Wrestling George at Temple May Day Show

Temple's Municipal Auditorium hosts wrestling on Wednesday May 1 headlined by George, the famed Shirley Temple wrestler, with no card that week due to fiesta events. Two women Evelyn Wall and June Byers also appear in the bill. Tatuas results note Wagner over Rocek and several bouts with mixed outcomes including Casey over Strombow and Kravacer over Ena.

Ines Strombow Carl Kravacer Elis Enapian

Gravely Wins North and South Amateur Round

JAP Gravely, a Wyvear old wheel victor, defeated Chap man at Pinehurst in the North and South amateur pole championship second round. Gravely, already notable from Virginia’s Forest School links, pressed former rivals and fellow players in an event filled with local names and a tense finish beyond regulation.

Dinshurst N.C Japga Gravely Wyvear Old Wheel Alehaea Diy Channa Wes Ah. Brill North Carolina Chapman Pinehurst Stranahan Toledo Oho Elpehuyateonran Ry Stranahan Larry Dang Bradford Mion BL Reacher Springfield Nebert O. Themerson Forest Mia N.Y George T. Dunlap Capt Bronic Cob Dudley Greenville Lom

Dodgers Manager Durocher Recalled in Brooklyn Court

Ed Head pitched the Dodgers to a win at Ebbets Field while Leo Durocher and Joseph Moore faced second degree assault charges in Kings County court. Witness John Christian, a 24 year old war veteran, testified he was struck under the grandstand after booing and cursing the Dodgers. He said Moore struck him with a blackjack and Durocher punched him in the jaw during the June incident.

Leo Duracher Leo Brooklyn Ebbets Eld Head Durocher Hal Gregg Behrman Vic Lombard Higbe Hat Carl Furujo Tommy Holmes Pete Reiser al Roberge Styash Mitch Forya Anderson Brooks Norton Matt Cooper Chuck Workman Connie Ryan Anderson Terro Hirst Workman Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnnati Ken Burkhart Philadelphia New York Giants Ron Northey Harry Feldman New York Yankees Boston al Gettel Yanks Mackmen Nick Etten Sam Barris Washington Red Sox Mike Ryha Roger Wolff Nats Gerry Prady New York Fenway Park Bill Dietrich al Benton Chicago Netra Dietrich Joe Haynes Cleveland St. Louis Jeans Leo “Lippy” Duracher Kings County Court Ebbets Field Ed Head Ohn Christian Lippy" Durocher Joseph Moore Christian Moore Brooklyn Park Remaiisa Dodger Christan Cress Christlan

Irving Junior High Tops Hawthorne In Zone Softball Tourney

Irving Junior High defeated Hawthorne in a north zone softball game on Twain diamond. Schedule shows Irving vs Mann and Tein Plays Pmergon in semis at 4 30 Wednesday. final set for Thursday. South division results include Burbank 12 4 over Aucerted, and Lanter 41 2 over Ilaria. Pace to face Pi AL 42 30 Wednesday afternoon. winner meets Vinton for crown Thursday. Amateur baseball (Spits American) meet at Pola Fleliy No 2 Thursday at 4.

Irving Junior High School Hawthorne Twain Diamond Irving Mann Tein Commer Baze Aucerted Burbank Ilaria Urey Lanter Pace Pi AL Weritneday Pais Te Whiter Vinton Farne Crown Azone Whamatonahin Nest

Pirates Sell Babe Dahlgren to Browns in April Move

Ellsworth Dahlgren a 34 year old infielder known as Habe changed teams again as the St. Louis Browns acquired him from the Pittsburgh Pirates for an undisclosed cash sum. A versatile former major leaguer he arrives to fill first base after Dick Siebert’s retirement. Dahlgren has played for eight clubs including Boston New York and Philadelphia in the majors with a .269 average last season in 158 games for Pittsburgh.

St, Louis Ellsworth Habe’ Dahlgren St. Louis Browns Pittsburgh Pirates Dahlgren San Francisco The Crowns St. Louis Dick Siebert Browns Philadelphia Athletics Red Sox Yankees Braves Cubs Dodgers Phillies Pirates Pittsburgh

National League Box Score Summary

National League game fragments show Boston and Brooklyn scoring run totals with listed players and line notes. Other reports cover Philadelphia New York and St Louis Cincinnati box scores with pitching lines, errors, and attendance figures.

Philadelphia New York Giants Phillies O. A Saat Fischer Rumerien Wasedell Northly Seminick J Hichardsom Wyrostek McCorrick Mize Deminick Worthey Gaeri Newsome Seminick Newsom Risney Witek Rigney Witex McCormick Judd Kerr Philo Hace Feldman Teinkle Emmerich Tenkle Rostonnes

Mexico Team At Y Show Circulo Mercantile Hand Balancers

The Circulo Mercantile hand balancing team of Monterrey Mexico will appear on the UNLC.A Gymboree program at the Municipal auditorium in the Night of May 2. Athletic Director Schwan announced captain Armando Villarreal leads the group which is Mexico’s national amateur champions. Members Hestor Amaya R Henriquez Romnlo Garza Jose Toba and Vernon Voido also on the squad.

Circulo Mercantile Hand Monterrey Mexico

Baseball Scores From The American Box Card Summary

Box score glimpses show Washington and Detroit contests with players Heath Travis York Culberson etc. Notable line scores include New York 3 Philadelphia 0 and Detroit 5 Chicago 1 with multiple pitchers and fielding notes. Attendance listed as 12,682 in one game and 24,548 in another.

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Casting Club Honors L. Ashley in Anglers Event

In a Monday night competition at Popoghisin Lake, L. Ashley led with 99 accuracy score in a crowded field. A. B. Wilts scored 96 and other top results included WY Bomiller 93 and Mrs. Ashley 70 amid the skist competition atmosphere.

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Wednesday Major Games Schedule Report

Wednesday schedule lists Walloans Peace and Hoston at New 30 Hreaniyn at Phugesville two s0 at Pittsburgh two p gt Louis at Cincianni 30 Ameco Franne Cleveland at Gouty 2310 Philadelphia at Avasiing to 2 mM New York at Boston 2 PM Only games scheduled THURSDAYS 8 pairata National league Benton at York Brooklyn at Philadelphia St Louis at Tiltsburgh Cincinnati at Chicago American League Detroit at St. Louis Chicago at Cleveland Philadelphia at Washington and New York at Boston

Walloans Peace Hoston New Hreaniyn Phugesville Pittsburgh Gt Louis Cincianni Ameco Franne Cleveland Philadelphia Avasiing New York Boston Paarata National Lungue Benton York Brooklyn Philadelstia jLoule Tiltsburgh Cincinnati Chicago American League Detroi St St Philadelhia Qrastinston End Besto

Tate and Fenimore Nip Army Trackmen at West Point

Oklahoma A and M edged Army 61 to 12 as Ralph Tate, ex army veteran, dominated the meet with wins in the 120 yard high hurdles 14.4 seconds the 220 yard low hurdles 28.5 and the broad jump 23 feet. Bob Fenimore added sprint wins in 10.1 and 21.5 seconds while Army stars Bernie Coner won the 440 in 50.2 and DeWitt Coulter threw the 16 pound shot 51 feet 1 inch.

West Point Ralph Tate Oklahoma A Army Ina Tate Cowboys Army Bob Fenimore All America Bernie Coner Big DeWitt Tex” Coulter

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