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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1950

Page

2

All Stars Upset Eagles In Soldier Field Thriller

In a stunning upset at Soldier Field, the Philadelphia Eagles, long hailed as a pro football machine, were defeated 17 to 7 by the All Stars before about 99,000 fans. Eddie LeBaron directed the attack, Justice rushed for 133 yards, and Gordon Soltau added a 28 yard field goal as the Caps and Stars held a high powered offense to limited gains.

Chawilio Vw Amberlain Chicago Philadelphia Eagles Soldier Field Eagles Polpis Greasy Neale Emil Sitho Notre Dame Eddie Anderson Holy Cross Iowa Lebaron Justice Eddie LeBaron College of Pacific North Carolina Chacley “Choo-Choo Calif Marines Ralph Pasanariello Villanova Los Angeles Rams Minnesota Gordon Soltaul¢Green Mammoath Leon Hart Detroit Llons Don Camiora College of Parcific San Franciscoo dYers Hall Haynes Santa Clara Washington Reaskins Dick Kempthorn Michigan Chalelphis Eagles Leon Nomellini Tom Novak Nebraska Chicago Bears Jim Owens Oklahoma Pittsburgh Steelers Clayton Townemaker Green Bay All Star Giants Tommy Gun ‘Thompson All Stars van Buren Anderson Bert Bell Eittle KeBuron Neale

Famous baseball era nicknames teased in quiz puzzle

A sports quiz features nicknames such as Big Shy Ble Train Sultan of Swat Old Squancpants Ducky Wacky Georgia Peach Banrnas and Muggsy. Discussion set for 1 0 p m on KABC with full answer to appear Sunday in Light. Also notes a Sugar Bowl football game ending in a baseball style score of 32 with Texas Chingman University and Loulsbuny State university. CU won.

Vosay Big Shy Ble ‘Train Sultan of Swat Old Squancpants Ducky Wacky Georgia Peach Banrnas Muggsy Une Fa KABC Texas Chingman University Loulsbuny State University

Clothiers in City Finals Meet NCC vs St Cecilia’s

Clothiers in the city amateur final prepare to face St Cecilia’s after NCC advanced by a 4-2 win over Flores Auto Salesmen in seven innings. Arocha led NCC with four hits, Villanueva added three RBIs as Urbanowich and others contributed on Richter Field Friday night.

Clothiers National Credit Clothiers St. Cecilia’s Richter Field NCC Souts Flores Auto Salesmen Shaughnessy Richter St. Cecilia's Arocha Dick Villanueva

Plane Steps Collapse Injures Yanks Players in Oshkosh

Four New York Yanks players and coach were hurt when loading steps to a chartered airliner collapsed at Oshkosh Wisconsin. Buddy Young sustained an ankle injury likely to keep him out for an exhibition with Chicago Bears. Knees and ankles were twisted or swollen for Sanders Russell and Ratterman.

Omaha New York Yanks Oshkosh Wis Buddy Young Yanks Chicago Bears Xangs Walfpack

Tigers Lose Lipon For About a Week

ST. LOUIS August 12 The Detroit Tigers face a setback as shortstop Johnny Lipon is lost for perhaps a week with a spike injury after a steal against the Browns. Manager Red Rolfe voiced gloom over the illness of Trucks, the club’s right hander, who has been out since May 19 with a sore arm. Lipon required stitches for cuts on his left leg, suffered in the same game, while Owen Friend also contributed to the Browns’ win as the Tigers battle through injuries and disruption.

ST. Louis Detroit Tigers Johnny Lipon Virgil Red Rolfe Yeater Rolfe Unis One Linen Tigers St. Louis Browns Lipon Owen Friend Brooklyn Rex Barne New York Dodgers Braves Jim Tobin Bickford Jim Russell Pee Wee Reese Gene Hermanski Iussell Duke Snider Her Buddy Kerp Carl Erskine Montrerl Carl Maglie Bunts Maglie K al Darks Wly Jim Hearn Sheldon Jones Lie Giants Ewell Blackwell Canninals Phils Cinemnati Ted Kluszewski Cloyd Boyer Reds Chicago Pittsburgh Frank Hitler Pirates Danny O'Connell Detroit Boston Cigers Dizzy Trout Ned Garveri Don Sephardt Wool Ken Wood Browns St Louis Hank Borowy Tiger Cleveland Ray Boone Allie Clark Mike' Gayela Billy Pierce Indians Joe DiMaggio Clift Manes Philadelphia Janey Stengel DiMaggio

Braves No Hitter Sparks Boston Fire in May Turnaround

Boston Braves break through with Vern Bickford’s no hitter, the first in the majors since 1948, as they chase the Phillies and press the Dodgers in a pennant race. Bickford survives four walks, Ted Williams era notes, and the Braves win 1-0 while bats back him. The Giants and Reds post wins, keeping the league tight ahead of crucial Philadelphia games. DiMaggio returns to action amid Yankees swing toward a late-season push.

Berle Walar A Brixford Nohitter Boston Braves Spain Ee Bickford Johnny Sain Warren Spahn Billy Southworth Phillies Tes Brooklyn Dodgers Bostons Philadelphia Rick Spahm Dodgers Bickford Indianapolis Pittsburgh

Baseball Roundup highlights early season action and player notes

The roundup lists numerous MLB performances with teams like New York Philadelphia Cincinnati and Detroit. It cites line scores and notable hitters such as Boyer Wilks Blackwell Oconnell Mapes Swift and Trout with managers and pitchers named across American League and National League games.

Randolph AFB Wins TriService Final in Narrow Victory

Randolph AFB and Corpus Christi Naval Air Station faced off in the TriService Finals extended to a single game at Randolph at 2 30 p m Saturday. Frank Weyrich starred with a triple, double and a single as Randolph beat Corpus Christi 21 to 8 in a double elimination meet. Third baseman House provided key hits for the visitors as the Ramblers and Comets were the last two teams standing.

Randolph Afb Corpus Christi Naval Air Station Ranolph Ramblers iComets Randolph Frank Weyrich Tiple Singie Coast City Bazeman House Siple Corpus Corll Dolinson Aid Bazer Selileto Ins Sb Peacock

Indianapolis Man Wins Lefty Golf Title in National Tourney

Bob Buchanan of Indianapolis defeated Jake Walters of Tacoma Mich in Friday's finals to win the eleventh annual national left handed golfers tournament.

Bloomingsun Bob Buchanan Indianapolis Andil Jake Walters Tacoma Mich

Konno Upsets Japan Ace in 80 Yard Freestyle

Konno Honolulu high school star from Hawaii defeated Japan's Hironoshino Furuhashi in the 80 yard freestyle. His time 9:42.2 shattered the world record by 144 seconds, with the top four finishers listing Konno Furuhashi Yanaka and Marshall.

Osaka Ford Konno Honolulu Japan Hironoshino Furuhashi Konno Hawaii Furuhashi Yasuko Yanaka Australia Jim Marshall Yale

Missions stumble as Sleater sidelined and Heftner family services

The Missions lost in a tense game as Lefty Lou Sleater left with a shoulder issue after four innings and may miss a pitching turn. Don Heftner’s father died on route to San Antonio, with services planned in Baltimore. Oklahoma City won 6-5, and Pete Taylor took a look for the Indians as Johnny Sullivan hopes Sleater recovers to face Dallas.

Béaumont Dallas Gielanores Houston Oklahoma Gry Antonio Gr Battas Aumento San Antonio Lefty Lou Steater Pete Taylor Indians Johnny Sullivan Sleater Sullivan Dor Heftner Heftner Don Baltimore al Aber Oklahoma City Taylor WASTH

Lubbock routs Brackenridge in Legion ball clash

Brackenridge Post 10 Eagles fall 45 to 2 to Lubbock in the American Legion state tournament at Fort Sam Houston. St Thomas of Houston advanced to finals with a 15-2 win over Waxahachie, while Brackenridge committed 11 errors and pitchers yielded 10 walks in Friday’s doubleheader results. Saturday’s games set Mathews Diamond schedule with Lubbock vs Waxahachie and Brackenridge awaiting next action.

San Antonio American Legion Ft. Sam. Houston Alamo City Lubbock Brack Isenridge Eagles St. Thomas Houston Waxahachie Warren An¢dersin Brackenridge Ford Clnflun Sehero Walker Sexton Anderson Denies Shacks Sayer Slighus Abderaon Grafton Selly Crawford Newall Savay Tutt Off Reid Crafton Walker & Ho— Reid Guna Inala O Ntker Bt Thomas Foster Mughes Saunders Cocker- Tum Hughes Dayne McCauley Singies Cockerman Be- Clintus Owens Atome Chrietongen Hemnand Kapsteiner Lee Slovens Br—O Postry Saunder d Cagherham Sheridan Sheriden

Bromwich Beats Torsten Johansson in Davis Cup Opener

Australian veteran John Bromwich defeated Torsten Johansson of Sweden 6-2 6-3 6-0 to give his team a even split on the first day of the Davis Cup interzone finals in Rye New York. Lennart Borgelin upset Frank Sedgman 26 6 2 7 5 16 63 in Newport.

Rye N.Y John Bromwich Australia Torsten Johansson Sweden Lennart Borgelin Frank Sedgman

Match Game Meet Begins at Texas Bowling Center

The match game championship tournament starts tonight at 7:30 with a second shift at 9:30. Qualifiers from this weekend advance to the round robin title play under the Peterson system on August 19 and 20.

Elby Taten Yat Texas Bowling Center Peterson Untiles

Odessa Pro-Am Golf Leads Byrom Nelson Wininger

In Odessa, August 12, the favored duo Byrom Nelson and Bo Wininger led after 36 holes in the $5000 Odessa pro-amateur tournament with 125 total, a 17 under, building a three stroke edge. Morris Williams Jr and Amateur Pfluger carded 65 to reach 128, while Sam Schneider and Billy Maxwell stood third at 130 with 66.

Odessa Byrom Nelson Bo Wininger Parter Oklahoma A&m University of

Golf scores and player results in a chaotic listing

A dense OCR style compilation lists numerous golfers with partial scores and garbled names. The fragment mentions Chand ver Harper Dick Master Pork Oliver Tim Ferren Clayton Furnas Bobby Henk Shy Hlegel Jule Ted Jeromy Dermret Dave Dovgina Sam Thy Barrigan and many others with numeric scores, likely from a men’s golf event.

Ateaiy Rungun Jeromy Dermret Saara Cary Widdlecatt Dave Dovgina Labs Sred Hang $i Sam Snes Thy Barrigan Eth Subtute Fy Bune Anite Fa Chick Harber Heavaan Ravena Tommy Bolt Norman von Nide Lloyd Mangrum Wee Jak “Burke Doering Fred Hawiias Goorre Farin Skip Alexander

Harshaney Fights Koppe Ejected In Corpus Christi Game

In Corpus Christi last night Harlingen manager Sam Harstaney and Corpus Christi rival Joe Koppa were ejected after dueling on the field. Harstaney tagged a runner then struck Koppa with the ball, witnesses said as Corpus Christi won the game 2.

Cuohepus Christi Aug Sam Harstaney Harlingen Cornus Christ Joe Koppa Koppe Sila San’ 4Nionian Harshaney Koppe

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