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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1946

Page

5

Missions and Cats Collide In Twin Bill

The San Antonio Missions beat the Fort Worth Cats 7-1 in the first game as Eddie Chandler and others pitched well. Fort Worth widened its gap over San Antonio with a 3-2 series edge, while Van Cuyk triumphed for the Missions with seven strikeouts. Notes include player injuries and trades affecting both teams.

San Antonio Missions Fort Worth Cats Jimry Adair Ray Hayworth Felines Eddie Chandler Fort Worth Fédie Coto Padgess Edward Ramsdell Ray Uoles Panthers Bunker Brad Trine Trine Dallas Ledty Mohn van Cork Dover San ‘Amonic Hook Tott Cats Padres San Antonio Cathis Halgamine Missions van Cuyk Butch Wayt Pete Kraus Jon Jack Paepke Hook Jake Phillips Eddie Snider George Pfister War Duyk Jay Haney Monty Basgall Haney Woyt Bob Gorbould Tott Pinehutter John Whitehead Garbould Jess Newman Janey van Cugh Ken Wand

Fort Worth ABRO box score notes obscure entries

Misspelled and fragmentary lines report a baseball box score with players, positions, and pitching lines. Names such as Ott, Whitwheal, Yat Cusk appear amid garbled team abbreviations and scattered batting notes from a Fort Worth game.

Fort Worth Viaasall Wort Pra Gorbould Paorke My Wee Phillips von Sader van Viytt P.ara Totat Sanant T Jo Abm Krgug Ginlie Grant Naranjo Wood Anderson, Sa Newman Ceeeee Whitehead Poi aCroucher Talla Sare x Duit Flenore Dnnines Ban Andante Ee Hon Ioe Baska Lh Wah West Gortouldly Rasgall Yat Cusk Tat My War Coyk Sitehior Heensratte

Texas League clash reports varied hitting and pitching

In a Texas League result, Oklahoma City faced Beaumont Beaumont, with tallies showing Oklahoma City 000 003 600 and Beaumont 001 110 002. Key performances included Sidlo, Muffuletto, and Shelley adding notable hits, while Dorsett and Rogers pitched for their teams. Attendance was 2660.

REBS FRIBN Pau Dalles Houston Oklaters City Beawmont Abhoa Abi.g.a ALIA Abhd.a. Milod Seubst Ube Hebec Filo Moyern Haleth Bassuch Grocers Schulk Dy Davisgu Ib Boronia Timitady Schurany Sittoy Marieth Bovinel Dorst Todd Inf Baran Guldemple Betanom Cty Dee Markland Rivbe 4 Sproul Nledaon Erear Buezahow Muridind Beebe Thro Mitchell Duexabou Murray Burom Reve Okdahoma Saunton I Bevilh Hatley Strick Cans Williaing Dorsett Pringle Todd A Murtean Win Auitehell Marleau Schalk Gheley Gwitt J. Collins Sox Ohlisheim City J Beaumont Scholl Outa Aluffolette Borer Juna Mitchel Sidlo Rogers Duezabou Serkowski Sidlo Muffuletto Shelley Capps

Braun Wins Skeet Title In Capitol City Shootout

Lee Braun of Austin Texas captured the 12 gauge skeet title at the International and national championships in Indianapolis after a three way 96 of 100 tie with Joe Devers of Dayton Ohio and Rat Aitken of New York. Sharley Poulton of San Antonio placed sixth with 94 hits.

Indianapolis, Inc Capitol City Lee Braun Austin Tex Joe Devers Dayton Ohio Rat Aitken New York Sharley Poulton San Antonio

Jalopy Races At Spillway Track Highlight Australian Pursuit

Jalopy program at Spillway track sees B u syan debut win in the Australian pursuit and feature event. Several spills occur with no injuries. drivers include Eight Ball John Davis and Doris Schmat's car among the notes.

B. U. Syan John Davis Doris Schmat Harry Elbe H. Bebe Avans Palmer Fischer Don ‘Marshall Ryan Charley Ell Jay Ethel Hill Chief Swiford Rymt Marc White Gri Schwont Natelie Pheleps Borothy H. Marshall Fuature Farell Bordmes Elbel

Quist Transfer Shifts Davis Cup Veteran to Oakland

Melbourne reports Adrian Quist veteran Davis Cup player has been transferred to Oakland via a sports goods firm Vanovver. The move comes as Quist outpoints Jackie Tiner in a recent event while serving as company director.

Tietran Voxv Ayumi da Utr Holiman Williams Quist Acai Taber Asl Twavidenen Ktioe Melbourne Padie Relsin Manntreal Adrian Quist Pagitnd Celts Addig Prine Ae Oakland Liat Sydney Vanovver Ve. C.kennr Aindway Vane Vaneau Jackie Tiner Aan

All Star Football Starters Named For Texas Classic

Boal Rote lead South and North squads in Corpus Christi as starting lineups were announced for the annual Texas touching school all star game. Coaches DP Bible of Texas and Ray Eliot of Illinois named ends tackles guards and backs with Rote and Boal among the featured players. Attendance limited to 1000. Texas High School Coaches association elected Harold Dement president. Baseball poised to join as an official sport next year and Class A football may follow. St Louis U to meet LIU at Madison Square Garden on January 34.

Corpus Christi Texas Bible University of Texas James Williams Waco George Boal Jefferson San Antonio Ralph Murphy Eton Beaird Luikin Carl Schwarz San Norman Daulton Abilene Bob Hames Wichiita Falls J.T. Lyday Roscoe Bill Juett Amarillo Ruands Jimmy Vlowers Highland Park Dallas Charley Jackson Demiaga Harold Riley Sherman D. W. Thompson Chtessa Billy Svoboda Bonham Corpus Christi Naval Air Staion Gymnasium Harold Dement Galena Park Texas High School Aug R. J. Kids Texas High School Coaches Association Kidd ST. Louis Dukes Duford St. Louis University Long Island University Madison Square Garden New York

Levin Retains Rassle Title In Texas Showdown

Dave Levin, former Brooklyn standout, defeats Sterling Davis in three falls at the Municipal Auditorium. Davis loses a second fall when knee injury and a late rally by Levin secures the title in 13, 10, and 3 minute segments. Semifinal disqualification alters results. other preliminaries feature Charro Azipea and Bill Hesher.

Dave Levin Brooklyn Ray Clements Rogers Charro Azipea Babe Zaharias Bill Hesher Pete Lautkas

Softball City Playoffs Open With Local Matchups

A meeting of the Seven-Up Battlers and Bl Battlers marks the start of the city amateur softball playoffs at San Pedro Park with four games on Thursday night. Other clashes include Woodlawn Methodist vs Hackberry Street Methodist at 10 30 and Harlandale church vs Flying Cadet Alto Exchange at 6 45. Earlier results feature Calvary Baptist, B Nai Brith, and Ralyh's place finishes. The Kelly field league also resumes with two bracket games at Richter field and a Pyote Army Airfield night game set for Friday.

At & O'Clock San Pedro Park Redhot Woodlawn Methodist Hackberry Street Methodist Harlandale Church Flying Cadet Alto Exchange Quality Faint Nat Brith Thomasen Calvary Baptist War Assets Administration B'Nai Brith St. Ann's Ralyh's Kelly Wield Richter Field Pyote Army Airfield Hohta N. M Army Field North Kelly Ashby Brumbelow Vela Chelda Hain Sen Mahler

Aggie Texas Game Sold Out Before Thanksgiving

Aggie Texas game tickets 17 001 allocated for the Thanksgiving clash sold out in seven days. Alumni bought 9 961, students 704, and Austin officials returned money to 7 000 applicants unfilled. Other listings include minor league and southern association scores.

Burrows Flies to New York Friday

Sixteen year old Ed Burrows of South San Antonio High School flies to New York for a week of events tied to Hearst newspaper festivities. He will board an Easter Airliner Friday evening and arrive Saturday morning for a series of games, receptions, and tours including Yankee Stadium and West Point, before returning August 16. Rabbit Maranville leads the all-New York team with Ray Schalk guiding morning practices.

Ed Burrows South San Antonio Hearst Nations Polo Grounds New York Giants Hull LaGuardia Field New York New York Journal-American Hearst New Yorker Edward Totter New York City Yankee Stadium Yankees Boston Red Sox Sones Beach Ray Schalk Chicago White Sox Pelo Grounds O'Dwyer WOME Manhattan Island Hudson River West Point Bear Mountain Inn Schalke Burrows Rabbit Maranville Boston Braves

City tennis tournament opens for boys and girls at Highland Park

The department playground event will be held at Highland Park tennis courts starting 9 am Friday with play continuing through Saturday. Open to players who have not won titles previously, with separate divisions for juniors intermediates and seniors. Entries accepted at city playgrounds or at Highland Park before 8:45 am Friday. Kane End Coach Kings Point. Lt Sean Kane named end coach at U S Merchant Marine Academy by head coach Cundy and Bill Reinbart.

Righland Park Fisy Iighland Park Priday

Amateur Baseball Players Seek Scheduling Fixes in Floresville

Saspamens and Dickey Workers clash with the Eagles at Floresville at 3 p.m. next Sunday. With an open date on August 18 Dickey seeks a game. Floresville also seeks games. San Antonio Amateur Baseball Commission to meet at Roemer Paint, 112 Main Ave, at 8 o'clock Thursday to rearrange city playoff schedule.

Saspamens Dickey Workers Eagles Floresville Dickey R. Vasquez Saspamca Texas Joe Zuniga I’exas San Antonio Amateur “Baseball Commission Roemer Paint Company Main Avenue O'Cluska

Brooklyn's Kids Win Opener 4-2

Brooklyn's All-Stars defeated the National All-Stars 4 to 2 in the opening night game. Lefty Al McFiyer, a Holy Cross freshman, struck out 12 and limited the sandlot visitors to few hits. The Brooklyn squad led early and held on for the win.

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Hambletonian Run at Goshen Post Positions Released

Goshen New York August 3 drawing post positions for the 21st Hambletonian with field details including horses owners drivers and probable odds for today's race.

Goshen N. Y Aus

Ringer Case to Grand Jury in Maryland

Maryland authorities prepare a case against horse owners Paul Middleton and William Mink over a ringer scheme involving the horse Dont Delay. West Virginia barred Middleton and Mink from tracks after allegations they raced under false names. Evidence included multiple name changes and a plan to defraud at Bel Air and Charles Town tracks.

Bel Atl Wilmington Del Maryland West Virginia Paul E. Middleton William F. Mink Harford County Paul Crakin al Flo Bel Air Track West Virginia Racing Association Don't Delay Charles Tows Middleton Mink Bel Air Henry Bowyer Don’t Delay Don Jefferson County Charles Town

Brooke's Comets Defeat Fred's Place In Tight Ballgame

In a Wednesday night tilt at Christy Mathewson Field Brooke Army Medical Center Comets edged Fred's Place 5 to 4 after a ninth inning rally. Heaviest hitter was Comets’ Dux with a triple as Salinas Delgada Bonoan Vidal and Sanches McMahon and Granshaw added offense in a seesaw contest.

Brooke Army Medical Center Comets Fred Christy Mathewson Firth Comets Dux Tred Gomets Salinas Delgada Bonoan Vidal Ands Sanches McMahon Qranshaw

Weather Good For Trotters At Hambletonian Day

Clear skies at Goshen today set the stage for the Hambletonian heats with the main event at 3 p.m. EDT after yesterday’s rains postponed the spotlight race. In the South Atlantic League, Jacksonville outscored Columbus 13 to 0, Greenville swept Augusta 6 to 4, Columbia beat Macon 3 to 0, and Charleston defeated Savannah 40 to 4.

Goshen Jacksonville Columbus Greenville Augusta Columbia Macon Charleston Savanna

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