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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1946

Page

3

Jakucki Hurls First Mission Road Contest

Jakucki pitches as the Mission renew their series with Tulsa for third place in the Texas League stretch run. Manager Jimmy Adair announces a do or die swing through the end of September with six road games remaining and a Labor Day twin bill at 6:30. The home stand shows six wins and four losses, matching a road record of 4 4 2 as San Antonio, Dallas, and Fort Worth press the standings.

Tulsa Oiers’ Park Sig Jakucki Jimmy Adair Houston Beaumont Shreveport Iaustan Herr M90 Tech Missions Rough Howe Adair Hames San Antonio Dallas Padres Wort Worth Dinezahati Kraus Indians Sen Ringgles Galle Colemith Iiple Newman Anderson Wale Croucher Carver Li E Millees Sears Wood Gale Mistele Murray Oklahoma LaMacehia

Believert or Not! Kraus and Sepkowski spark late rally

Newspaper game notes describe a tense late innings rally with Ted Sepkowski stealing home in the fifth and again during chaos at the plate. Ambitious plays by Kraus Sertich and Croucher help keep the team in contention as Sepkowski and Ankenman prod the offense while Newman, Mitchell, and Las Macchia contribute in scattered at bats amid defensive plays and baserunning hustle.

Ceiver Kraus Sertich Croucher Anderson Sears Newman W& Romper Ted Sepkowski McCabe Pat Ankenman Sepkowski Coleman Anckenman Berlieh Ankenman Mike Pat LaMacchia Amerson Newmar Taft Land Narania Ankenmen Plae Adam Ne Spade Weeener Las Macchia Mitchell Grant

Biscay Quits The Browns In Cleveland Stir

Irked by an upper berth dispute, Fitcher Frank Biscay of the St. Louis Browns walked out after the assignment. Browns secretary Charles DeWitt confirmed Biscay’s status and declared he is off the payroll.

Cleveland Fitcher Frank Biscay St. Louis Browns Clevelake Indians Charles DeWitt Browns Betumont DeWitt Riseau Sevenert Oxahoma City Luke Sowell Dallas Sireveport Fae Worth Beaunont Lomly Gurmes

Fort Worth Beats Beaumont in Tight Texas League Showing

Fort Worth edged Beaumont 4 to 3 in a tense game. San Antonio and Oklahoma City bats sparked the rally as Sepkowski Newtown collected two-base hits. Pitchers LaMucia and McCabe matched zeros before Fort Worth pulled ahead late with key hits and solid relief.

Ini Sido San Antonio Okluhenae City Sto Jan Supkowaki Duezabou Renta Sepkowski Newtoun Sidio Sehaits Jeurman Aukenman Ladtsechia McCoor LaMucchia McCabe Bath Cuvier and Williamson

Randolph games set by chamber for fall at Alamo stadium

The Weir sponsored Randolph field games tomorrow fall at Alamo stadium were announced Friday by Polly Krueger chair of the football committee. The Ramblers 144 Stars honored as Con's Mo. 1 team will open November 2 against Southwestern University Georgetown and November 9 versus Texas A and I Kingsville. A night game starts at 8 p.m. The chamber also sponsors the September 28 Texas Aggies at Tech Red Raiders clash.

Chamber of Commerce Weir Randolph Fiel Alamo Stadia Polly” Krueger Ramblers Southwestern University of Georgetown Agaist Texas A I. of Kingsvilla Bach P.m Chamber of

Tutored Kierses Approved by U.S. Army In Horse Demonstration

In Pennsylvania on August 16, a horse demonstration showed the Uiptatow ing system. Col F W Koestur and Capt I J Rulels supervised as veterinarians and experts placed numerals inside upper lips of two thoroughbreds. Three more horses displayed the numerals, with no swelling or irritation observed. The Jockey Club will consider this part of registered thoroughbreds.

Uly U.S. Army F. W. Koestur Cypt. I Rulels BG. Catlett Jockey Club Edmund Coffey The

Jaycee Rodeo Offers Fourth Night of Wild West Events

The Jaycee rodeo crew readies Wood and Storey arena on Vance Jackson Road for Fridays show at 8 pm. The program features calf roping, barrel racing, bulldogging rounds, and resumption of pending events after Thursday’s electrical interruptions. Competitors include Harold Waison in bareback riding and a crowd of entrants from San Antonio, Beaumont, Fort Worth, and Belton among others.

Royco Oricals Wood Storey Irena Vance Jackson Road Chamber of Commerce Brandsland Harold Waison Cleburne Triels Drowpe Cultropink Lea Thorne Sabinary Iga Sands Charley Whines Hi Irony Tite Bob Manefichl Michard Miller Westhoff Markiy McBride Crrpus Mite Tone Himl San Antonio Thaie Alon San Aumalo Betta Ro Chosen Beaumont Bobly Booth Fort Wor Rul Walker Belton Roy Calloway Raymondville Bo Ghouson Bentemont Ben Davia San Anfong Charles Hud Killeen

Veterans and outsiders meet in Western Amateur golf semi finals

In Cleveland on August 16, Louise Suggs and Mildred Babe Didrikson Zaharias were favored to reach the 86 hole Western Amateur semi finals at the Country Club. Zaharias faced 12 year old Ky McMillin while Suggs met Cleveland champion Jean Eoptins. Quarterfinals saw Suggs defeat Shaffer 6 and 5 and Zaharias beat Bust 5 and 4. McMillin defeated Diringer 4 and LAN ZEML LEAVES $50,000 probate filed for Tony Lazzeri estate worth about 50 000 with half to wife Maye and half to son David.

Cleveland Country Club Louise Suggs Lita Springs Mildred Babe Didrikson Zaharias Denver Tom O'Shanter Zaharias R Yy McMillin Green Bay Wis Phyllis Otto Atlantic Iowa Miss Suggs Jean Eoptins Suggs Lan Zeml San Francisco Tony Lazzeri Maye Lazzeri David Pac Leagor Ban di

Burrows Puts Em Ahead But U S Stars Lose

A highly garbled game report details Burrows scoring and late moments as the U S Stars fall. Numerous misspellings obscure team names, players, and stats but mention Burrows and Kitson with multiple errors, stolen bases, and an umpire named Henline. Attendance is listed as 1,269.

Burrows U.S Raananae Allerich Smith Ltson Behneider Kitson Buber Gibson Bethe Auvkewmnon Kitsos Iwerbaye Wilts Salueiders Gee Sehrunka Hayward Sehneider Pelton Fivnternl Kilsws Sacrthen iRov Double Nluya Iiss Mucher Sheevin Molton Jett All-Stars New York AML Adams Yandali Loca Zuckerman Zueny Ct Ganakowek Garr Be Cruydt OM Shentin Adems Hy Yanitoli Zucker Zugey Uy Carra Hy Go Cruydt Wif Adams Aff Gadkowski Sucker Man de Cruydt Datbonalel

City Softball Roundup Struggles To Crown City Champion

The City Softball Association schedules a Friday night 8:15 start at Richter field with East Wellsley in an exhibition and a Naval unit clash to determine tourney advancement. Senior Sunday School playoffs feature First Evangelical versus Harlandale Church of Christ and Grace Lutheran versus Highland Park Part 1 Lutheran, amid several junior matchups at Lambert Beach. Raul Gonzales of Moonglow shines with a 9 strikeouts, a home run, and one hit allowed as Moonglow blanks Manuel’s Place 4-0.

City Softbal Association Ters A.D.G. Aip Piation City Ballany Sangpegins Harrison Pedro Nu Fly Association Obeido Bain Genthe First Evangelical Harlandéale Church of Christ Grace Lutheran Highland Ralph's Place Anil Alamo Heights Manuel Raul Gonzales Moonglow Gonzales Diermas Neckar Dayile Ata le Dav Escobedo Barry Simon Poultice Ralph's Harkdala Butlerias Natvatz Und Taian Tol Tet Gambia Siugles aArcinit Ramox Denham Cr FonsAba Ie Arvida Aahecks Bison Navinx Willis Semen Lujun Lujan Dante Mouneiowyscluh Genenirgy Hloias le Hernandez Hovnesatre Tilojes T. Arrevalo T. Agneta Chana Homerina Cass Ih O East Welly Richter Field Cesonnel 45061 Squadron Inspection Headquar-D Lambert Beach First Church of the Nazarene South Side Christian First Baptist St. Juhm's Lutheran

Dewitt Reviews Park Site Options for Missions

Bill DeWitt vice president and GM of the St. Louis Frowns, parent of the San Antonio Missions, visited the city with Mrs. DeWitt and attorney Jim Dunbar to inspect city-owned sites for a Missions park. John F. Zeller arranged a luncheon and promised to show all options, with costs rebudgeted as high. The Browns official hoped to remain through the weekend to discuss with the mayor, while Ammy Adair and DeWitt held a brief meeting before the Missions left town at noon.

Bill DeWitt St. Louis San Antonio Zeller Bern DeWitt Ammy Adair Missions

Heavyweight Bout on KABC Tonight at Madison Square Garden

Two heavyweight contenders Yommy Gomez of Tampa and Jersey Walcott of Camden clash in a ten round main event at Madison Square Garden. The Foxy Joe-nnt styled fighter faces a challenging test as the bout airs on ABC's Gillette's Cavalcade of Sports on KABC 890 at 8 p.m.

Madison Square Garden Yommy Gomez Tampa Florida Jersey Jos Walcott Camden N. 1 ABC Fistiana Wersey Joe Hwever Foxy Joe Big Apple Glovers Lane Gillette American Broadcasting Co KABC

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