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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1949

Page

2

Golf Laurels To Armstrong San Antonio Women Golfers

San Antonio Country club women golfers crowned Mrs. Charles Armstrong champion after a 1 up win over Mrs. Edin Lapham in the 1&-hole final. Defending champ Mrs. MLBL Killian was eliminated. Contests at Brackenridge Park included close matches and low net honors won by Betty Dodd and Mrs. Frank Fields.

Charles Armstrong Edna. Lapham Armstrong Saco San Antonio Country Club Edin Lapham Mlbl Killian Harold Weilbacher San Antonio Lee Christopher Harlingen Elizabeth Watson New Orleans Betty MacKinnen Mt. Pleasant Texas Mary Lena Faulk Miss MacKinnen Georgia Thomasville New Orleans Country Club Margaret Gunther Memphis Sam Israel Jr Louisiana

Lip? Durocher Faces Suspension Hearing Next Tuesday

The Lip was sealed today as Leo Durocher prepares to meet Baseball Commissioner Chandler over an indefinite suspension. A large supporter group greeted him at LaGuardia after a Boston flight, while Giant owner Horace Stoneham coordinates responses. A public mood favors the Giants as Frank Frisch and staff plan a hotel meeting and writers traveling with the team prepare to present eyewitness reports.

New York Leo Durocher A.B. Chandler Durocher Giant Horace Stoneham Brooklyn Leo Pip LaGuardia Fete Boston Jane Sydenham Fiveaeald Fred Boysen Stoneham Happy Chandler Joe Toakes America Frank Frisch Fred Fitzsimmons Ralph Kress Herman Franks Bil Rigney Giants seven _ baseball writers Polo Grounds Iso Chandler Cincinnati

Solly Hemus Back With Houston Buffs on Recall Basis

The St Louis Cardinals optioned second baseman Solly Hemus to the Houston Buffs on a 24 hour recall basis.

Solly Hemus Houston St Louis Cardinals Solly Remus Houston Buffs

Corpus Christi Bucs Dominant at San Antonio Invitational

Corpus Christi breezed to the San Antonio Invitational meet title at Alamo Stadium scoring 2013 points despite losing its top mile relay. Brackenridge and Jefferson followed, with strong showings from Kerrville, Ingleside, and Tech. Notable performances include Billy Ed Daniels anchor for Tech and Thompson Chubb Moody leading Brackenridge’s faults leveraged by solid mile times and hurdling.

Johnny Janes Corpus Christi Buccaneers Austin San Antonio Brackenridge Eagles Jefferson Mustangs Alamo Stadium Billy Don Thomas Joe Carson Kerrville Billy Ed Daniels Jefferson Gerald Thompson Jack Chubb Wayland Moody Moody Donnie Smith Jeff Mustangs Cleo Crouch Louis Pantuso David Makar S&s Tommy Brown al Dennis al Stone Jerry’ Lemmons San Antonio Tech Raul Valdez Tommy Acosta Witte Vela Rudy Ramirez Gilbert Munoz Falforgias Waco Meeks John Cavileer Bobby Dodson Cavileer Daniels Tech Charley Parker Bobby Dean

How's This For a Letdown

A rain ruined finale leaves the script in doubt as the final inning collapses with two outs and a late lead. Umpire Leo Taylor called the game as the weather worsened, ending the contest abruptly after a tense ninth inning.

Sally Stephenson Leo Taylor

Missions Face Cats In Mission Stadium Showdown Tonight

Tonight at Mission stadium the Missions host the Cats in game eight of a big series. Frank Biscan faces Joe Landrum as Dallas and Fort Worth battle. Biscan seeks his third win while Landrum aims to even the set after a 8 2 loss Friday. The Missions piled up eight runs on 12 hits, with key hits from Hammer Williams and Leonhardt among others. Cats respond with several timely singles and a late rally, but fall short as defensive miscues give Fort Worth momentum.

Avi Dallas Fat Worth Cats Mission Stadium Lefty Frank Biscan Joe Landrum Cowtown Tommy Bob’ Jefhnson Mike Lemish Bil Marthour Hammer Willams Tiga Marsh Grant Leonhardt Hteto McCarthy Novosel Riga Martin Lenharit Wil. Nhiams Irinin Ward

Hole in One at Riverside Course by Valdez

Harlandale High School golfer Valdez made a hole in one on the 160-yard No. 7 hole at Riverside. Teammate Fred Haysard, Paul Williams, and Morrell Street resident Valdez posted a 39 for the front nine as Randolph Defeats Aztec 8-2 in a Monday night Service league clash at Randolph Field.

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Reds pick Harry Perl in league pitching plan

Cincinnati Reds favor pitcher Harry Perl as part of a league wide pitching plan. Perkowssi records show 1228 games and Tulsa involvement, with Texas league ties noted.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Harry Perl Perkowssi Wi Tulsa

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