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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1948

Page

12

U S Boxers Reach Olympic Semi Finals in London

Wallace Smith and Horace Herring advanced to boxing semifinals for the United States. Smith won in the second round over R B Zyum. Herring outpointed Aladin Herrera as Shep ard defeated Eddie Johnson.

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U S Trackmen Triumph Over British Empire Team

The United States defeated Britain 1712 to 31 in a London dual meet at White City Stadium. U S athletes swept events including the 100 meters, 400 meters, 400 meter hurdles, the mile relay, two mile relay, hammer throw, pole vault, and steeplechase, with standout performances from Dil Porter and Clyde Scott.

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Women’s Golf Weekly Lovynamert Near San Antonio

The San Antonio women’s golf weekly event at Fort Sam Houston starts at 9 p m Friday with participants urged to bring their own caddies. The report lists players and match play results from the course, naming several competitors and outcomes across Wednesday and upcoming Sunday play.

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Pepsi-Cola Opens With Softball Tournament Win

Pepsi-Cola defeats Brivas Port Starlets Velas Co 121 to move to the second round of the ASA women’s softball tournament at St Pedro Park Tepratng. They face Temple Flyers at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Other matches include Alazam Apache club bye and a San Angelo Red Chicks Austinettes game at 3:30.

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Rocca Triumphs Over Tony Morelli in Wrestlebon Event

Argentine grappler Rocca defeated Tony Morelli in a Wrestlebon Wednesday match despite Morelli injuring his hand in a disputed fall that led to Morelli’s disqualification. Referee and fans intervened as Morelli persisted in attacking Rocca, with Rocca securing victory in four minutes after a succession of holds and a taped hand sequence.

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Parish League Playoff Win Sends St Gerard’s To Shaughnessy

St Gerard’s Mage ine grace in the Pavisiy Jegglie division playoffs on Wednesday night defeating Bt. Coeilia’s 74 to earn a trip to the league’s Shaughnessy playoffs. Helmins faces Castroville at Holy Name field at 8 p.m. Thursday.

St. Gerard’s

Defending Champion Adamson Faces Dallas in Legion Tourney

Paris Texas August 12 7 defending champion Adamson of Dallas meets Lubbock in the first round of the state American Legion baseball tournament Austin faces South Park of Sesomant Adamson won the Area championship Lubbock streak South Park stead and Aust Area A

Philly Pennant Fever Rises As A's Close On Indians

Philadelphia sees Connie Mack’s Athletics surge within a half game of the Indians after a thrilling win over Washington. Sam Chapman and Carl Scheib key the A’s late surge, while Cleveland falls behind in the pennant chase as St Louis and Detroit split and Boston tightens with the Giants.

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Junior Golf Championship action narrows field at Ann Arbor

August 22 Ann Arbor Mich key players emerge as round one survivors in the national junior amateur golf championship for players 18 and under. Jimmy Key and Gay Brewer Jr. advance with wins while others survive to tomorrow’s second round with quarterfinals planned for later in the week.

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Babe Ruth Rallies Slightly as Condition Remains Critical

Babe Ruth age 54 undergoes cancer treatment at Memorial Hospital center for cancer and allied diseases. Doctors report pulse stronger and condition improved though still critical as of today. Family including wife Claire Ruth daughter Mrs Flanders sister Mrs Moberly and friend Paul Carey observe at bedside.

New York Babe Ruth Hayes Martin Baie Roth Memorial Hospital Center For Cancer and Allied Diseases Ruth Torday Paul Carey Babe Ruth Foundation

Unclear OCR Sports Snippet from Thrusday Schedule

Fragmented text lists multiple cities and teams with many garbled names. Mentions Boston New York Cleveland Cincinnati and Philadelphia with postponed or scheduled events. Lacks coherent facts, dates, or outcomes to confirm a specific game or result.

B-1 Bottlers Off to Wichita Falls

B-1 Bottlers begin an away run toward Wichita Falls as team details are unclear in fragmented report. Standings, opponents, and dates remain unreadable in the OCR text.

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Ft. Sam Houston Beats Neice 7 2 in baseball at Mathewson Field

Ft. Sam Houston Warriors defeat Neice Hardware 7 to 2 on Weilenday night. All runs came in the first inning as Mike Anthony knuckled a three, Randy Ingle added a two with a triple. Eddie Urbanowith struck out 14 for Neice while Lefty Graves pitched for Ft. Sam Houston.

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Softball Playoffs in San Antonio District Trails Remain Busy

In Catditna and Eaglefield, District 4 champions Methodist meet Palm Heights Baptist while Havlandale Baptist No 1 faces Highland Park Tuskeran in top bracket games. The girls division playoff schedule continues Friday at Eaglefield as state tournament venues affect local fields.

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