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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1942

Page

9

Umpire Naylor to Pitch for Texas Ol-Timers at Tech Clash

Umpire Rollie Naylor, a veteran with Houston Waco and Philadelphia Athletics fame, will pitch the first innings for the Texas Ol-Timers in the Diamond Jubblers game at Techfield Tuesday. Joined by Legends like Hornsby and McCormick, the old-timers face Velman’s Kids in a five inning charity style matchup.

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Sid Peterson Leads Missions Toward Texas Playoffs

Sid Peterson, star pitcher for the Missions, has won 16 games with 12 losses this season and aims to push his team into the Texas league Shaughnessy playoffs. The 28-year-old right-hander, a former Youngstown and Spacefield player, notes his career highlights and hopes for a major league chance with the St. Louis Browns.

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Baker Driving to Take Batting Lead in Sooner League

In a Fort Worth series opener, Baker spurred the San Antonio Missions to a 9 4 win over the Detroit Cats with four hits and four RBIs. Wakefield went hitless, while Baker extended his hitting streak to eight games and raised his season average to .348. The game featured pitching shifts, late homers, and a standout double by Gregory, as San Antonio seized control in the eighth.

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Old San Antonio baseball clash stirs dusty memories tonight

Sports editor recalls early San Antonio baseball roots and the 1867 Alamo club, the Fort Sim Houston garrison team, and a playful bet on a chicken dinner with Bryan Naylor. The piece teases a Texas league game featuring veteran players and old goats in a bygone era tone.

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Texas League Chawks Shaken In Lone Ball Game

A chaotic Texas League box score shows Beaumont Fisyd, Dews, Eppa, and others involved in stolen bases and double plays. Pitchers Wilken and Nuater feature, with Weldon and Chirk contributing on offense as runs tally to a close 5-3 score.

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Pasek Hit on Head Could End Season

In Toledo on August 18 an AJ Paul pitcher Johnny Pasek was struck on the head by a pitched ball and may be out for the season. The Gaunts hurles remained confined in a Toledo hospital with a severe concussion after being hit by Bud Parmelee of Toledo, a former Upiicker on the New York Giants.

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Fort Worth Scores in San Antonio Baseball Duel

San Antonio and Fort Worth battled in an abstract box score featuring pitchers and fielding notes. Highlights include multiple players named Williams, Lillard, and Clark with runs, doubles, and putouts cited, along with erratic scoring and pitching summaries.

Texas Standings Snapshot with City Matchups

Texas standings show teams such as Fort Worth and Dallas with records and upcoming games. Cities listed include Beaumont Shreveport Houston San Antonio Oklahoma City and others. Tuesday night schedule highlights include Fort Worth at San Antonio and Dallas at Houston with other regional matchups.

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Austin Golfers Enter State Junior Championship

Austin junior players led by Carl Gustafson Jr and teammates from Poniek boys and Felix George arrive for the Light’s sixteenth state junior event at Brackenridge Park. Early entries promise the largest field yet as Austin aims to outpace Bar Antonia with competitors like Jack Howley Emil Keer Steve Hays Nolan Bouse and Bo Rowley in the August 24-22 meet.

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