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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1950
Page
2
Salvatierra hit his 39th and 40th home runs as Laredo defeated Harlingen 16 to 3 Friday night, boosting his season total to 40 and sealing a dominant win for Filo Bragide.
A jumbled report covers a softball event with teams like Wy omental Monn Bailey Olsen and Staves, noting singles by Sol, Ries, and Dowd. It lists various players and matchups, mentions veterans and local standings, and shows scores such as 18 for EL Mary's and 14 for Diels, amid scattered phrases and incomplete details.
Phillies’ kid hailed as new Alex after a win over the St Louis Cardinals. Enos Slaughter homered for the Cards, but Robin Roberts logged his 14th complete game to help Philadelphia extend its lead. Grahny Hainer and Del Ennis contributed key hits as Philadelphia opened a 2 game edge over Boston in the pennant chase.
South Texas all stars, led by Meeks Pace and Ward, routed the North 25 to 0 before about 21,600 at House Park. Pace ran 149 yards and 2 plays, Meeks added score threats, Ward scored thrice, while Don Goss starred for the North defense.
The query notes how the term break age appeared in a parhoutucl parkance. It references a KABC 10 PM discussion and a Sun Day Light sports section answer. It mentions four foreigners holding the world heavyweight championship: Bob Fitzsimmons, Tommy Burns, Max Schmeling, Primo Carnera.
In Lubbock, Billy Maxwell, defending champion, was eliminated in a stunning second round upset by Murrell Tripp, as Tripp surged back nine with a 4 under par. Conrad Big Noise Maxwell also fell short and none of the postwar victors dominated, with several San Antonio entrants advancing to the finals while others bowed out early.
SHAMOKIN Pa Aug 3 Harry Coveleskie 64 former big league pitcher died in May He gained fame with the Phillies and Detroit retiring in 1919 He was one of four brothers who pitched professionally in baseball and his death ends a noted family of pitchers
In New York a chaotic fight card ends with unexpected knockouts. Journal mentions several boxers including Geno and Jim Tart Ailtiauorane amid varied outcomes and close scores like Flint 8 7 and Grand Bool 0, detailing a turbulent event with misprints and unclear results.
Frank Saucier belts a decisive homer in the tenth to lift the Missions past Shreveport 3 2 after a dramatic back and forth game. Joe Lal hits his tenth homer, Sleater and Brown anchor defense, and a late clash with umpire adds to the wild finish in a high scoring long night at the park.
Attendance at the San Antonio Missions home games shows a decline from 291,822 last year to about 238,000 this season. Officials note the 53,000 drop and project a total near 238,000 with 17 home games remaining. club records indicate the season totals and future projections.
A garbled recap notes a heavy loss in a major league baseball game. References to Philadelphia and Washington imply a disappointing night for the Phillies with striking, unclear player mentions such as Suga and Shaskin. The fragment mentions Eggs of a schedule and late innings, but details are unreadable.
The report covers multiple events including Patricia Lesser winning the girls invitational judo and golf championship in Chicago by defeating Virginia Dennehy on the 1st hole. It also notes Colorado and Oklahoma university players advancing in the Tile Peak golf tournament with quarterfinals set and mentions Tim Vickers and Bill Turner progressing as other notable names.
The article reports Cochell being disciplined and left off the U S cup squad amid criticism of his behavior. San Francisco's Corkell, a top 7 seed, advances to a semifinal over Seattle’s Jim Brink, signaling tension in selections and ongoing cup chase discussions.
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