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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1944

Page

3

Red Sox Trim Browns Lead in Doubleheader Sweep

The Boston Red Sox toppled the St Louis Browns in a split with scores 4-2 and 12-1 as Brown’s lead dwindled to three games. Nels Olson earned the win in Washington, while Rex Croll collected his second title in a row, and the Yankees and Phillies also posted decisive wins in a busy slate.

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Fragmented historical OCR yields numerous garbled names, places, and phrases. Readable items mention people like Kelly, Wallonioe, Ivey, and various locations and dates, but the overall record remains incoherent and not reliably traceable to a single event.

Coffey Captures Rout at Nasogdaches Piste Shoot

Bude Coffey won the club life shoot Sunday at the Nasogdaches randrome with a 95 for 2 shots. Coffey scored 48 for 10 shots, while Buck Thompson posted 49 and Bernb gains 48. The event featured tight scoring with final totals 46 to 93 and scores 44 to 93.

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Horse Racing Recap From Local Coloneal Paper

Fragmented text describes a Sunday afternoon horse racing event with several named horses and figures. Mentions Rabe and Went as possible winners alongside other contenders like Thy Anon and Ch nd Mar Weal. Details are incomplete due to OCR errors, but the piece centers on race outcomes and top finishes from a regional track.

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Randolph and Kelly Play At Tech Field

Randolph Ramblers suffer a Sunday loss to the San Mateo Navigators as Kellys remain in hot pursuit. Monday night at Tech they face the second-place Kelly team in a wake-up game that could jeopardize title hopes. Warhawks lead the league as Randolph trails by multiple games. Cadet Center and Kelly players prepare for upcoming clashes while Scout Scott and Homer Gibson anchor Randolph’s bid for victory.

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Wilber Leads HHS In Fast Run Filled Baseball Game

Wilber delivered clutch hits and homerun power as HHS beat Croucher 7 to 4. Davis drove in two runs while Johnson and Sinclair contributed in the field with key plays including several double plays and base running threats.

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Hamilton's Upset Victory Highlights Golf Tournament

The article details Bob Hamilton's decisive upset over Nelson at the Meadow Park event, drawing a crowd of over 7,000 as Hamilton clinched match play by sinking a key chip shot on the 36th green. Nelson, once seen as the field’s best, faltered late, while Hamilton earned $3,300 for the title and solidified his status as a top golfer of the year.

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Hamilton Wins First PGA Championship in Evansville

Evansville Indiana August 21 Bud Hamilton a 21-year-old Cransville golfer won the first PGA championship in the state circuit. The modest golfer drew early attention as a caddy in Evansville and rose through junior and state open events. This year he won the North and South open and plans to travel to Chicago for the Tam G Shanter tournament after entering the national PGA.

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Bobby Gilks Dead in Georgia at Home

Brunswick Georgia August 21 Former New York Yankees and Southern Association manager Robert S Bobby Gilks died after fleeing from his home near here Details indicate a sudden death following a flight from an unspecified incident at his residence leaving questions about the cause and circumstances continue to be investigated by local authorities

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Champ Ann Curtis Executes Fast Starting Win

Ann Curtis dominates the Crystal Things meet with a record setting 400 meter win and a rapid medley relay performance. Her triumph highlighted a high profile showing by Shadowed athletes and featured notable scoring from Jaay Pogie and Malsopiah in a crowded field.

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Merry-Go-Round Of Golf Starts At Tam O'Shanter

The 1944 Western Open qualifiers kick off at Tam O'Shanter as 250 amateurs vie for 24 spots. Defending champion Dale Morty and 1944 runner-up Bob Gochiah exempt, while Chick Bones also qualifies. Women golfers begin their 18-hole qualifying, leading to a 72-hole 24-player final. Professionals start Wednesday with Nelson and McSpaden among entrants. top prize in the 72-hole Open reaches 44,482 in war bonds.

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Golf Sweepstakes at Brackenridge Park Weekly Event

The ie weekly golf sweepstakes at Brackenridge Park began Sunday with players like Bill Rigters and Bill Schelwing leading net scores. Heeugat Brashear and J. R. Jones tied for third as favorites dropped in Sunday matches at the trains course.

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Houston Tennis Players Compete In Texas Championship

The Houston event features Jay Vatlee and Ithel Norton among contenders in singles and doubles. Results include McCarter of Galveston and others advancing, with Brackenridge and San Antonio teams among the doubles winners. national coverage notes broad participation and upcoming rounds in Philadelphia and New York.

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Alamo and YMCA clash in city softball tourney

Alamo Jewelers and YMCA square off at San Pedro Park Proaday night at 8 p.m. in the Irhampioheny city softball tournament. The winner advances to meet Donia Sled in the finals as Motning’s rivals pursue the title with Dodd already through. </s>

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Hughson Wins Bulls At Houston Pose Tourney

Hughson pitched a nine hitter in a 10-1 victory over Levingston Subyards as 600 fans watched the opening round of the Houston Pos tournament. He struck out 11, allowed no walks, and refused a base runner after the first inning. The Red Sox ace added two hits and supported by Clarence Heck in the field, Hughson improved to 18 wins.

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Redskins Open Season With T Formation Show In San Diego

More than 20 000 fans witnessed the Washington Redskins debut the T formation under Caney Dur Graob. The game featured pass catching threats from Texas native Garistian Joe Apulia and Notre Dame alumnus Steve Bagacits. A surge in team performance contrasted with unclear play-by-play details as the Redskinds impressed in the exhibition.

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