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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1950

Page

5

Frisch Criticized After Cubs Pitcher Dubiel Collapse

Frisch faced heavy criticism for scolding pitcher Walt Dubiel after he walked six straight and allowed six Philadelphia runs in a 6-4 loss that ruined a 4-0 start. Dubiel was pulled by Frisch only after the game, while scribes defend Dubiel and question managerial temperament and future star leaders.

Frankie Frisch Chicago Cubs Walt Dubiel Dubile Phillies Philadelphia Cubs Philly Dubiel Phils Frisch

Brannen Partner Carded 62 In Odessa Proam

Dick Turner of Amarillo fired a 10 under par 62 in a practice round for the Odessa proamateur tournament at Odessa Country Club. Turner teamed with Leroy Brannen of San Antonio in the event, posting eight birdies an eagle and pars for the record score.

Odessa Texas Dick Turner Odessa Country Club Turner Leroy Brannen San Antonio

Erskine Called in Branca to Remain

Brooklyn notes two Dodgers items as Carl Erskine, riding seven straight wins with Montreal in the International league, is called up for immediate relief duty until a starter is found. Ralph Branca, 24, is rejected for military service after a pre induction exam due to a history of asthma.

Brooklyn Algy UPI Carl Erskine Dodgers Montreal Ste Ralph Branca Army Recruiting Office Army

Florence Chadwick Sets English Channel Record Run

Florence Chadwick, 34, from San Diego, smashed the women’s English channel record in 13 hours 23 minutes, beating Gertrude Ederle’s 1926 mark by an hour. Rival Shirley May France was pulled from the water in distress, five miles from shore, as Chadwick neared the finish at St Margaret’s Bay after starting from Cap Gris-Nez, France.

James E. Brown Dover England America Florence Chadwick Shirley May France Chadwick San Diego Calif Gertrude Ederle Amead Persian Gulf St. Margaret's Bay San Antonio Cap Gris Nez Florence Miss Chadwick Georges Michelin Miss Therle Mille Gate Carson Shirley May France Somerset Mass

City Golf To Continue Match Play

The San Antonio Golf Association board decides to keep the city championship as match play at Brackenridge Park. Twelve members vote to set qualifying rounds for Sept. 2-6 with medal prize action Wednesday. Match play starts Thursday, top flight seeds advance, prizes announced in Sunday papers. About 100 players expected this year, entry fee five dollars.

San Antonio First Flight Shere M. F. “Monk" Wilson Midas Tournamuny ‘Lhe Jos Cummings Brackenridge Park Wilson

Feille Arrives to Oversee Alpine Playoff Baseball

Alpine Cowboys meet Westcar in a five game playoff overseen by San Antonio semipro baseball commissioner Jerry Feille. The first two games are set for Saturday and Sunday in Alpine, with subsequent games in Weimar. The Texas district champions advance to the national championships at Wichita. Grandstand reservations are $1.50 and box seats $2.

Alfinu Jerry Feile San Antonio Fivertime Alpine* Cowboys Westcar University of ‘Texas Texas Weimar Wichita

Arizona League scores and scattered league results

Paso 14 Phoenix 2 Tucson 9 Blaboe Douglas G Juarez Glove Miami 7 International J Pontsrat Sprittelange Jersey City 8 Buffalo 7 Baltimore 3 Syracuse 20 Toronto 1 Yak YOLEDO 4 Melwaukee 1 Kansas City 4 Columbus 2 second game position Minneapolis 6 St Paul 2 Ont munis scheduled.

Paso Phoenix Tucson Blaboe-Douglas G. Juarez Miami

Schroeder Tunes Up For Davis Cup Test In Newport

United States hopeful Ted Schroeder presses for form at Newport and faces stiff tests this week as Davis Cup selection looms. He defeated Will Beale 6-2 2-? and must beat Flam Mulloy and others while other Davis Cup hopefuls Larsen Savitt Match Ampon win in action at South Orange and Los Angeles.

Newport R. 1 Ted Schroeder United States St. Schroeder Crescenta Galil Altick Herbie Flam Jones Tony ‘Trabert Schroeder Stern Appinsl Dion Louis Sorendon Flam Mulloy South Orange N. J Bill Talbert Tony Trabert Cincinnati Tom Brown San Francisco Art Larsen San Leandro Calif Dick Movléedous New Orleans Dick Savitt Indy Tom Bays New York Sam Keston Deimling Felleissinn Ampon Philippines Amor Larry Dee Los Angeles

Texas high school all star game flaws fans unhappy

The Texas High School Coaches Association held its sixteenth annual all star football game in Austin before about 21 000 fans. Issues included a 20 minute delay and the mystery of North versus South Texas players due to jersey designs, while a PR enlistment was approved by the association.

Texas Assu Austin Assm Tolsizke South Texas Allstars

AllStars Game Fray Over Jersey Readability Fail

The mismatch game started late due to watch presentations before kickoff. Jerseys bore only back numbers with dark colors hindering reading as heat rose. Fans relied on a faulty PA announcer while players like Roy Pace and S M Meeks caused scoring mixups. Linemen faded into unnamed obscurity.

World AllStars South All Stars Roy Pace Temple 5. M. Meeks San Antonio Bob Brown Lubbock Brown Tade Newby Amarillo Austin

Jersey Rule Ignored By Association Says Frustrated Member

A frustrated member notes the association failed to follow its own rule about jersey numbers. The little rule book requires a number on each jersey, a standard apparently overlooked in the recent issue.

Coaches argue over jerseys and all star game symbolism

Several coaches note team names on jerseys serve as mementoes from the all star game. They suggest using a unified emblem similar to Chicago college games. The piece urges PR focus for next year and coaches to teach the key axiom for promoters: don’t alienate paying customers.

Chicago

Thirteen Named In Trot Classic For Hambletonian Race

Thirteen of the nation s best trotters were named for Wednesday s Hambletonian race with $73 704 at stake. Florican and Star s Pride head the field at 5 to 2 odds as the likely betting favorites. Mighty Express and Banter Hanover are listed as the other two horses expected to miss the main board. The Hayes Fal Acre stable owns Tristy Song. The race, won last year by Miss Tilly, will be decided by the first entrant to win two heats with best heat set at 1 p m San Antonio time.

Golnen FE R. Burriman Florican Stuart Hanover Marine Hanover Sam Canton Darn Mashy Vic Song Lord Steward Anthony Banever Vanover Lusty Song Iing's Ransom Mighty Express Banter Hanover Yosemite Tristy Song Hayes Fal Acre de Quoin Mighty Xpress Miss Tilly San Antonio

Final playoff set for Guadalupe Valley baseball title

Aug 8 in Victoria Yoakum and Victoria reach final playoff for Guadalupe Valley crown after Victoria won 9 3 at Cuero to eliminate Cuero from first round. Yoakum previously beat Seguin twice to claim a title shot. Key players include Frank Brown for Yoakum and Dick Mulligan for Victoria with earlier strong showings from Randerson Loyd Shamblin and Sherley for Victoria.

Yoakum Victoria Frank Brown Pilon Dick Mulligan Cuera Yoalsum Seguin Toe Randerson Len Loyd Jim Shamblin Tex Sherley Gilbert Casanova Cuero John Billings Jon NO Raaf and’' Banderson Desdom Billingsworth

Gal Racers Scare aH The Men at Newark Race

In Newark New Jersey August five foals drivers signed for a stock car race at Ruppert madhten track tonight. Promoter Ed Otto said male drivers refused to compete with the women and would keep them off the track. Carmine Bilotti, spokesman for Otto, explained the men’s stance amid the all female race night.

Newark N. J Ruppert Atadhten Carmine’ Bilotti Ed ‘Otto

Furgol Leads All American Meet At Tam O Shanter

Chicago Aug 8 Ed Furgol led the field by two strokes entering the final round of the $15000 All American golf tournament at Tam O Shanter. He stood at 213, tied with Skip Alexander and Dave Douglas in the 215 bracket as 12 of 78 pros broke 70. Furgol, a 31 year old with a withered left arm from a childhood accident, aims for his first major title in six years and a $2500 top prize. Mangrum, Snead, Hawkins, Riegel, Locke and Miller-Ervin among others chase the money in a tight leaderboard.

Chicago Ed Furpol Tam O'Shanter Royal Oak Mich Alexander and Douglas Skip Alexander Knoxville, Tenn Better Who Dave Douglas Newark de. i Fred Hawkins el Paso Tex Skee Riegel Tulsa Bobby Locke Lloyd Maierwin Sam Snead Mangrum Furgol Alexander Tom O'Shanter PGA Towyney Miner

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