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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1946
Page
3
The city junior boys golf tournament opens with a 7:30 a.m. qualifying medal round at Brackenridge Park this Saturday. Match play begins next week as Emerson Junior High advances to a playoff against the south champion after a 14 to 4 win on the Twain diamond.
In Milwaukee area bowling notes an annual event draws top players as Meisters, Meisters fall by the wayside while railbirds watch scoring advances. Leaders and observers discuss chances for Milwarkers, with Warren, Pa. posted results near the feed of the high ten stand.
Wainwright and Dowdy return to rivalry at the Pan American Speedway on Austin highway. They race in the 20 lap feature with other EEnena Racing Association stars. Flime Leinis starts at 2:30 and racing begins at 8:20.
Leo Lippy Durocher formerly of the Dodgers was acquitted of second degree assault after a four day Kings County trial. Co-defendant Joseph Moore, a guard at Ebbets Field, was also cleared. The jury deliberated 38 minutes and Judge Lois Goldstein called the verdict firm and just. Fans celebrated outside the courtroom as Durocher received handshakes and congratulations.
Indianapolis April 26 Two major oddities and three foreign cars are among six entries today for the 500 mile rate at Indianapolis motor speedway on May 30, bringing the field to 35 cars. Kent Ohio’s Twin Coach company enters a four wheel drive creation with separate motors for front and rear wheels. Pete Russa of Kenosha Wis who placed ninth in one last 500 five years ago will drive it. Schell of Montana enters two Maseratis plus a Maserati and an Alfa Romeo he had entered previously, all four vehicles from France. Schell will drive one. other pilots named Lanza Raph and Louis serard. Raph, once Roosevelt raceway driver, will handle the Alfa Romeo. Don Leo Inc of Los Angeles entered another Alfa Romeo. driver not announced. Other new entrants include Overton Phillips of Pasadena Calif with an eight cylinder car driven by Harold Robson and Pred Inhnston of Hamilton Ohio with a four cylinder car and Dike Dinsmere as driver. Entries close at midnight next Wednesday.
The Red Raiders with Gerken relief moved Crowley to civilian status as Army hosts a practice game at Mathewany Field. Albeo Woladity Chanter and Hein Bunty lead the Whites while Merlerenter and Commu nal AAPSITG squad play on the MTC diamond, with Ramolph King and Bort Apmis among the hitters.
In a chaotic recap of a baseball day, Greenpery and Trew faced harsh innings as the Tigers toppled, 6-5. Benders allowed two runs while several players logged doubles and a tying run, with Pirates and Reds also mentioned in a flurry of scores and near-streaks.
A new track facility with stands and modern conveniences opens Sunday afternoon in Gastraville after a rain delay. Time trials start mid afternoon with organizers optimistic about the debut and expected attendance.
New York defeats Ruston 12 to 5 in a high scoring box score laden with numerous player names and batting figures. Key hitters include Arespoa Abiloa and Rireniasa for New York, while pitching and fielding details mention several teammates and opponents across a long dated clash with wide participation and many substitutions.
Harlingen reports a possible Class D professional baseball league forming in the valley with franchises available. W H Lacy, Giants scout, says the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues approved a franchise and that Harlingen Brownsville San Benito Raymondville Weslaco McAllen Mission and Edinburg show interest. He aims to start by next spring with lighted parks in each town.
Softball action features Bexar Radio defending champion against the Richey Grocerelles of Houston in a three game set at San Pedro Park No 1. Two Saturday nights begin at 7 30 with the Sunday finale also at 7 30. Also noted are results from local leagues and upcoming Friday night games at San Pedro No 1 diamond.
In Chicago on April 26 the nine year old Illinois college conference dissolved and was replaced by a new athletic league. Nine members will concentrate on conference competition. An organizational meeting on May 24 in Aurora will name the league. Knox, Monmouth and Bradley are out. Garbage, Elmhurst and Wheaton join. Augustana, Lake Forest, North Central, Illinois Wesleyan, Illinois College, and James Millikin remain.
Amateur baseball event features the T-Un Dattlers against Dan's Cafe in a morning exhibition at Richterfield. Dan's Cafe may start Gene Tewes or Wilbur Welding on the mound. Local American Legion Post 491 teams from Lytle area seek competition with Sin Antonic and nearby clubs. age ranges noted from 38 to 43 and under. Edward J. Stolle is listed for contact at 38 Lyfte.
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