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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1946

Page

9

Garver Aims for Fifth Win Against Indians

Oklahoma City Aug 21 Young Ned Garver, a rare consistent winner for the Missions, travels to the mound against the Indians in the pivotal series finale. Tarver shares mound duties as four San Antonio hurlers take the challenge, with Naranjo Cape inflicting early damage and Kraus driving in runs in a decisive fifth. The Mission’s lead over Tulsa widens to four games after a 15-6 rout of the Indians and a rough night for the Oilers.

Oklahoma City Ned Garver Reevenly San Antonio Missions Tarver Victoes Indians Sue South Texans Gail Eddie Cole Priahl Missions Tulsa Oilers Houston Ray Schaik Padres Bob Mistele San Antonio Tepee Mistele Rube Naranjo Anderson Cole Pete Kraus Naranjo Hatch Rude Redskins Texans

Mission Box Backs Indians in Five Run Night

Mission Box a Wipe to Job center with the pases loaded. That brnw gave him a oal of five runs batted in for the night. Cole was master of the situa tion throughout and the Indians' two rung resulted from a pair of Mission errors in the Menth frame. As was Eddie's eleventh win of the season. The Padres move in Dallas 'Phursilay for a three right init during which they hope to close in on the Rebels, wow four and one-half games ahead of them. Mi eo

Cole Indians Eddie Padres Dallas Phursilay Rebels

Fight Results Mission Statistics ATTING AVBEAGES a xe zu fb HE in ood er the Axsociated Jes Marean 4 LOS ANGELES

A garbled 1940s era boxing or basetball score page lists names like Billy Smith and Bobby Zum Sen with scattered city tags such as LOS ANGELES FRESNO Newark Philadelphia and Boston. It includes scattered averages and performance notes, but the legible content is fragmented and unrecoverable as a coherent story.

Ooder Jes Marean LOS Angele Billy Smith Bobby Zum Loa Allen Fresno Calit Bhetke Freety Denclo Uabuselta Rake Francisco Jehua Bantford Tony Falco Smennin Ayo Aya Middinton Tereany Golden Boy Andrews Base Ton I. Ametnon Somunvilla Jimmy Jimmy Federien Ap Posite, 1H. Elixabeth Nasnonted Jia Cule Jokan Geltles Philadelphia V Bolter SALEM Mast Tony Costa LaMavelin Uo Spourauche Scruich Talent Geant Galle Coleman Niswman Bahay OOS Menohis Arkpolit Rymie A. Anderson Clewin Namie i Kraus Neeching Brooklyn Dexter Parks Jimmy Wacenrr Curelle Coruna Ie Starmas O'Brien Farmpe Jor Deraartinn Lastinidpennrt Tonnie MacTonup Nedid Earn Drew Garver Matty Var Ea SoRella Peemey Cleveland Babe ” Picayo Acon Gakland Cale Piches Wagener Jakuelia Cale SoRelle Halks— Garyer Trakucki Sonelhe Wagunter

Michigan Coach Yost, 1901 to 1904 era, dies near college

An obituary notes the death of coach Fielding H. Yost who arrived at Michigan in 1901 after leading teams at Ohio Wesleyan, Nebraska, Kansas and Stanford. He built a 40 year Michigan career, guiding early 1900s teams to a series of high scoring victories and shaping football in the Midwest and beyond.

Fampus Michigan Ohio Wesleyan Nebraska Kansas Leland Stanford University Ann Arbor Yust

Azteca to face Heffner in first main event showdown

In a Wednesday night Municipal Auditorium card, Azteca, with two quick wins, meets stocky challenger Bull Heffner as Ted Cox fights Texan Roy Graham in the semi final. Ann Miller faces Mattie Bell in a no time limit women’s match, while Jack Kennedy returns against Ferdinand Zelgier in a 15 minute preliminary at 3 30.

Heffner Azteca Fred Beal Ted “Hing Kong Cox California Roy Graham Corsicana Texas Tom Dave Levin Houston Mattie Bell Ann Miller Jack Kennedy Ferdinand Zelgier

Jalopy Racing Card Highlights Women’s Event at Spillway

Jalopy racing returns with a women's novelty race headlining, at Spillway on the Castroville road Wednesday night. Time trials start 7 30 and the first race at 8 30. Mary White, winner of three straight women’s races, aims for a fourth. Contenders include Dorothy Moore Natalie Phelps Doris Schroat and Lucille Sould. Seven races total with a 10 lap feature.

Uer Castroville Road Mary White Issa Dorothy Moore Natalie Phelps Doris Schroat Lucille Sould

Knee Injury Sidelines UT Star Bobby Coy

A knee injury will keep Bobby Coy from the coming season for the University of Texas. The former Austin High School all state star, a new football recruit in 1947, entered hospital in San Antonio to undergo knee surgery. Plans for position and starting role will be announced later.

Austin Bobby Coy Austin High School Allstate University of Texas Ola Jessey San Antonio Ferday Woodlawn Texas

Nelson Seeks Medal Title in Portland Sudden Death

PGA Medalist Nelson advances to an 18 hole sudden death format at Portland Golf Club after qualifying. Jim Ferrier sets a PGA qualifying record with a 134 to lead a field including Hogan, Harrison, Demaret and Schneider. Ferrier's nine under par 29 is highlighted by four 3s.

Portland Ore Byron Nelson Portland Golf Club Nelson Frank Rodia la Mesa Calif Goll Larry Lamberger Lamberger Jim Ferrier Erst San Francisco Sam Schneider Housto Ferrier P.G.A Ilis Fred Morrison Villcrest Los Angeles Frank Moore Overland Shawnee Dutch" Harrison Little Rock Ark Ben Hogan Halbert Northville Mich Jimmy Demaret Houston Henry Ransom Texas City May Gafford Fort Worth Elroy Martz

Army Golfers Compete at Brackenridge Park for Fourth Army Meet

Army golfers from Oklahoma Louisiana Arkansas and Texas arrive at Brackenridge Park to practice for the Fourth Army championship starting Thursday. Texas leads entries with seven posts represented while Louisiana and others follow. Qualifying Thursday and rounds Friday Saturday with a 36 hole final Sunday. Prizes include wrist watches fountain pen sets and trophies. Murray Bronks Brackenridge Park course manager oversees the meet with over 70 entries.

Army Oklahoma Louisiana Arkansas Texas Brackenridge Oklaoma Murray Bronks Brackenridge Park

Shoulder ailment benches Stephens in Browns camp

St. Louis Browns shortstop Vernon Stephens prepared for treatment today on a strained left shoulder. He felt the tear after Sunday's doubleheader at Detroit and arrived in St. Louis yesterday. Stephens had earlier missed weeks with a similar shoulder problem.

St, Louis Vernon’ Stephens St. Louis Browns Jett Detroit St. Louis Stephens

Ex Michigan star joins Brooke Army staff and team

John J. Greene, former Michigan lineman and Detroit Lions player, has reported for practice with the Brooke Army Medical Center team. He will assist Capt. John Kramer as a coach in addition to his playing duties.

John J. Greene University of Michigan Detroit Professional Lions Brooke Army Medical Center John iXramer

Beaumont junior golf tourters lead in qualifying round

San Antonians Joe Ruby and Tony Helguin tied for co medalists at Beaumont junior initiation tourney qualifying. Jimmie Walker led with two strokes behind, while favorites Buddy Weaver Bob Moncrief and Billy Burke failed to reach the championship flight. Ralph Bolguin of San Antonio and Bob Hamrich of Cleveland also in national caddy golf contention with 75 and 75 respectively.

Beaumont Sus jTwo San Antonians Joe Ruby Tony Helguin Fearers Jimmie Walker Montgomery Ala Palmer Lee Lawrence Arlington Buddy Weaver Bob Moncrief Billy Burke Houston Weaver Moncrles Burke Columbus Ralph Bolguin San Antonio Bob Hamrich Cleveland Hamvich Holguin John Wailkatie Cincinnati Tao Texte Ohio

Women's Golf Winners At Fort Sam Houston Event

The Weekly Fort Sam Houston Women’s Golf association awards the sheepstakes to Mrs K R Griga after both she and Mrs W L Reesman shot 83. Mrs H C Gaskill won the putting with 30 putts and Mrs W M Ives led a nine holes segment with 40. Honors went to Mrs J W Hamsey with 15. Also noted: Pacific Coast League results Sacramento 26 Portland 4 in an early game.

Fort Sam Houstom

Roundup Notes on White Sox and College Football Bids

Joe Kukel of the Chicago White Sox will miss a week to 10 days with a leg muscle pull and will be replaced by Hal Trosky. Medwick suffered a concussion after being hit behind the ear by a pitch but should rejoin Brooklyn later this week. Notre Dame aims for 700 fall football hopefuls. SMU pressure to move Texas A&M homecoming from Ownby Stadium. Kauai swimmer Fai completes Oregon- to Kauai crossing in 42 hours 1 minute. Deer season in Arizona’s North Kaibab runs Oct 10 to 25 with 500 tags. Red Sox sign Paterson pitcher Harry Housma. 18 straight semi pro wins. Eastern pro league trimmed to eight teams. ABA season to open Nov 2 with 594 games. Camden Garden State Park opening day crowd hits 92,156. gate spend tops 1,249,487.

Joe Kukel Chicago White Sox Hal Trosky Joe Medwick Brooklyn West Atlanta DeKalb County Frank Leahy Notre Dame SMU Mustangs Texas A Ownby Stadium Goria Haw Wiliam K. Fai Pacific Oahu Island Nawiliwi Bay Kauai Arizona North Katbab National Forest Harry Housma East Side Paterson N. J Boston Red Sugersted

Detroit Golf Ties Up Hearst Junior Semi Finalists

California teenager Mit Hunter of Los Angeles advanced to the semi finals in the William Randolph Hearst national junior golf tournament, defeating Virgine Moran of Boston 5 and 4. Chicago’s Jack Coyle, Wes Carlson of Detroit, Arnold Palmer of Pittsburgh, and Bob Harris of San Francisco joined Hunter in the last four after close matches and morning medal play.

Wes Carlson Detroit Arnold Palmer Pittsburgh

Moonglow Wins City Softball Title In Extra Innings

Romero Gonzales pitched Moonglow Athletic Club to the 46 city softball championship at San Pedro park. He won in two nights, including a 32 victory over B'nai and a 52 win in the finale, with a fourth inning outburst sealing the title. Gonzales tripled in the decisive frame, adding to his stellar pitching showing as Moonglow stole the crown from their rivals. The tournament opens with three games at San Pedro park led by Southern Pacific Overnighters vs J. C. Dielmann, Natalia Veterans vs New Braunfels Lumber, and St Gerard's vs Green's Place, in a field of 31 district teams.

Romero Gonzales Moongloiv Athletic Club San Pedro Park B'nai Gonzales Moonglow Bill Wirth Park Wres Wood Jaho- Fon Morkel Tiny Stockton Tow Hiison Erfurth Civ Johnson Colt Hori Mien Show P McGae Ryfurih Selim Barted Teyptom Herbh Guenchyy Barter Homerur Winters Moonzlow To Wan Wei Tonzniea Castra Myles An Miaveky Gilvan Myles Zowarke Forman Statu Melvin Pfeiffer Kontetich Itripins McCoy Southern Pacific Overnighters

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