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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1946

Page

4

Dallas Missions edge San Antonio 63 in Texas League clash

Dallas beat San Antonio 63 as Wood homered and Naranjo drove in key runs. Al LaMacchia slated to start for Dallas against Shreveport with Tulsa pressure looming. San Antonio's Naranjo and Newnan produced doubles and a fifth-inning rally.

Fegl Tilsa Jesse Shreveport Renesaliix San Antonio Dallas Take Shevrpon Pelt Warth Keaginanl Eriday Sip Ja Devel Oponer Wight Tesans Jimmy Adair Wizener al LaMacchia Te Rebels Tulsa Oilers Oklahomans Shrevesrort Walton Wilson Lake Dallas Richy WOON Ken Wood Naranjo Wood Otter Faueih Maiyis Dallas Efielat Jakucki Aye Clont Chili Wagentr Jess Newnan Bote Jivans Newman Vans Andy Anderson Charley Grant Quintin Altizer KR. Perry Rob Moyer Davis Gregory Stoke Moyer Carswell Svory Gregory Hank Dana Stevie Rebels al Carr Lubbock West Texas New Mexico

Mystifying Baseball Box Score Clues From Faded Page

Ambiguous names and stray numbers hint at a historical baseball box score. The fragment mentions Wood Maan Keay Carswell O Alebuse and players like Newman Perry and Anthonia with scattered outs and hits.

Purmaury Atlas Maan Keay Cuenta Qana Tanehose Ah Gionl Newman Yy Carswell O Alebuse Mire Naraule Tomng Bare Nuno Antiga Daileucki Aldeer Wal Juleuck Sy Perry Ni Citiebe Pilents Merry Rane Raihol Ayer Lesan Piteher Perm Marie Gitias Newmans Ban Anlouly Anthonia Dallas Ty Verinas Cultes Wilhmmun Smile Bush Paul

Local YMCA softball tourney opens at San Pedro park

South Memorial Baptist of Oklahoma City meets Calvary Baptist of Houston at 7 PM in the VY.M.M. regional tournament opener at San Pedro park. Junior division games and Gold Ball playoff actions follow. Sunday School league results also noted with Laurel Heights Methodist and Highland Park Presbyterian among winners.

YLM South Memorial Baptist of Oklahoma City Calvary Baptist of Houston San Pedro Park Lauvel W.D. PC Aula Fiat Might and Pack Presbyterian Mvel Laurel Heights San Pedro “Park Park Methodist Los Angeles Heights Methodist Nighland Park Presbyterian

Californians Ready for 12th Bowlers Days in California

Fred Lite and fellow Californians check in for the 12th Bowlers Days opening as events run Saturday through September 2. Notables include Leo Rolitk AGC singles champion and Lin-Da-Mar, with Johnny Supple and other West Coast celebrities. The program features ninepin matches, opening bout Roy Bade versus Bobby Robinson, with a busy schedule at Knights of Columbus and Billy Simon's in Texas and California centers. Opening ceremonies will include Mayor Gus Mauermann and several senior military officers.

Fred Lite California Leo Rolitk ABC Lin-Da-Mar Johnny Supple Knights of Columbus Fred Little Los Angeles Roy Bade Bobby Robinson Houston Texas Bade Bert Westens Billy Simon Gary Rotary Frost Bank

Amateur Baseball Union 694 Slugs 13 8 Loss to MPs

In a Thursday night clash at Clvisty Mathewws field Mayer of the 770th MP Battalion homered while Lenz of Amateur Baseball Union 694 doubled. Final score 13 to 8 with Opton and dus late scoring noted and Kiel Hines Hahan listed among players.

Union Clvisty Mathewws Mayer Lenz Opton Kiel Hines Hahan C. Gonzales Parrow Cain

Beaumont Wins Opener in Texas League Thriller

Beaumont defeats Oklahoma City 3 to 6 in a tightly contested Texas League game. Key players include Robinson, Cassini, and Schenk with multiple hits and RBIs. Pitching saw Robyn on for Beaumont and Pfister for Oklahoma City, with late scoring resolves and defensive plays shaping the outcome.

Beaumont Wimely O.A Milletry Beaumont Oklahoma City Sumaayy Triory J. Collins Ratko Robinson Bepkowsid Borer Karas Schalk Aitehell Bidio Cassini Houk Ares Behalk F. Culling Saphowekh Homerun J. Culfins Beaumont & Obishomna City Dnible Pings Atin Muffo- Wetto Collidh Rovinson Mouksad J Cale Jef Oklshone City Robyn Marleay J Warsd Jolson J Marlean J Navan Yung Robineor Marten Wynda Cole Ing. Monk Wylson Fowler

Texan Midget Driver Word Joins Elite Offenhauser Club

Midget racer Dick Word, a leading Texan, has acquired an Offenhauser midget speedster valued at $10,000. He becomes the ninth Texan to operate such a car, part of a rare nationwide group totaling 108 machines. The Pan American midget speedway hosts a race Saturday night as top cars and drivers compete.

Dick Word

Nelson Golfer to Beat at Portland

Portland, Aug 23 Defending champion Byron Nelson remains in the running in the 28th annual national professional golf championships as eight survive the 36 hole quarterfinals from a field of 123. Nelson led subpar winners with nine under for 24 holes and defeated Herman Barron 3 and 2. Others advancing include Porky Oliver 5 and 4 over Chandler Harper, Harold McSpaden 4 and 3 over E J Harrison, Chuck Congdon 2 and 3 over George Schneller, Jimmy Demarel 3 and 2 over Im perriv y, Turnesa, Ben Hogan opponent Moore 4 and 3 over Harry Bassler.

Portland Ore Byron Nelson Jerseha Tapionships Nelson Herman Barron Tom O'Shanter Porky” Oliver Chicago Chandler Harper Portsmouth Harold Jug" McSpaden Sanford Maine E. J Dutch" Harrison Little Rock Ark Chuck Congdon Lone Pachee Northwest McSparien George Schneller Ogden Utah Schneller Sam Snead Jimmy Demarel Mouston Texas Lloyd Mangrum Muoure Hogan

Holguin Wins At Columbus

Ralph Holguin of San Antonio defeated Jim Kavanaugh of Indianapolis 64 in the second round to reach the quarter finals at the 1946 national candy golf tournament in Columbus. George Allman of Kansas Gis, Mo, triumphed over Tom Bigley of Idaho State in the same round.

Columbus Ohio Ralph Holguin San Antonio George Allman Kansas Gis Holguin Jim Kavanaugh Indianapolis Allman Tom Bigley Idaho

Trinity Cards Cage Games Return to Intercollegiate Play

Morrison announced Trinity University will resume intercollegiate basketball this fall with six opponents including Houston, North Texas State Teachers, East Texas State Teachers, Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston Teachers, and Southwest Texas State Teachers. Workouts will begin early in fall at Woodlawn gym with games tentatively set for Thursday and Friday afternoons.

Sumer Morrison Trinity University Lobe Star Woodlawn Trinity University of Houston North ‘Texis State Teachers East Texas State Teachers Stephen F. Austin Sam Houston ‘Teachers Southwest Texas State Teachers’ Colleges

Shooting Team Heads to Shreveport for Championship

A four-man Liberty Piso and Rife club squad from San Antonio heads to Shreveport for the state revolver and pistol championship tournament held over the weekend with Col Charley Densford P S Morey Bud Coffey and Capt Englert leading the team coach Fred Masdorff. They will compete in individual and team events. In Vandalia Ohio the 47th Grand American Handicap shooting tournament ends with record crowds as more than 1500 marksmen fire at 100 targets for the year’s grand prize.

Liberty Piso Rife San Antonio Shreveport Vouigiana Col Charley Densford P. 5 Morey Bud Coffey Capt Englert Kelly Field Fred Masdorff Vandalia Ohio

Lake Jackson Wins Amateur Softball Tourney Purse Sets Record

Houston amateur softball tourney ends with Lake Jackson as champion earning 721 dollars, the largest purse in event history. Other notes include Bobby Richards dominating on a top city course, and various college and pro sports moves and awards across baseball football and golf.

Houston Lake Jackson Fort Worth Bobby Richards Kansas City Bobby Joe Kellerman Edwardsville Til John Clay Amateur Trapshooting Association Southern California Far West War Department Ken Roshi South Carolina San Francsco Forty-Niners Navy S Skippy Minisl Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Cientue

Hunter Junior Golf Champ Triumphs Over Palmer in National Event

In Birmingham on August 21 Mac Hunter of Los Angeles defeated Arnold Palmer of Pittsburgh 65 in the finals of the William Randolph Hearst national junior golf tournament at the Oakland Hills course. Hunter finished with one over par at 31 holes, carding four birdies in the morning and two more in the afternoon. he is the son of Willie Hunter, famed 1922 U.S. amateur and now a California pro.

Shevifl Tne Liek Birmingham Midt Mac Hunter Los Angeles Arnold Palmer Pittsburgh Oakland Thursdday Hunter Mac Willie Hunter California

Fourth Army Golf Roundup Sets Match Play Schedule

More than 60 golfers at Brackenridge Park begin the annual championship with Friday morning match play. Roy Schneider of Fort Sam Houston earned medalist honors with 71 74 145, followed by Sergeant Carroll of the New Orleans Port of Embarkation and Lt. Col. Glenn Hall of Fort Sam Houston. Fort Sam Houston won the 36 hole qualifying with 624. Camp Hood second at 64. Brig. Gen. L. C. Hecho to award prizes Sunday as other results, including Lefty Stackhouse and Joe Moore Jr., highlight a final day for low gross.

Army Brackenridge ‘Park Lew Schneider Joh Day L. J. LaGombe Camp Mood Gol G. Kk Smith D. S. Collison W. H. Elliat Pe. J. J. Ratajskya L. C. Hecho

Yates Withdraws From Amateur Golf

New York August 23. Charley Yates 1938 British amateur champion withdraws from the national amateur championship at Springfield New Jersey Sept 9. His decision leaves eight exempt players and 141 starting berths open after 897 entrants compete in qualifying at 29 venues nationwide next week.

New York Springfield N. J Charley Yates Atlanta Star

Army Extends Golf Deadline For Navy Event

Army extends golf tournament entries through Saturday at the X M CA Brackenridge park course hosts the Army Navy event. Players must submit three 18 hole score cards for handicap determination. About 60 entries expected, many from the Fourth Army tourney group.

X. M. CA Brackenridge Park Course Fourth Army Tourney Brackenridge

Sinkwich to Have Knee Operation

CHICAGO August 3 Frank Sinkwich star back of the New York Yankees of the All America professional football conference will undergo a knee operation in St Louis tomorrow. Pin Topping owner of the club said Dr Robert Hyland will perform the operation. Sinkwich was voted the most valuable player of the National professional League in 1944 when he played with the Detroit Lions.

Vos Baseball Club Cuba Alex Carrasquel Denny Guydella la Maghe Jno Wichita Falls Allyn Mckeen Mississippi State Shorty McWilliams Army Maroons St. Louis Cardinals George Monger Mound City Red Birds Brooklyn Monger Eleanor Gehrig William Cox Ty Miller Ue Syracuse Baseball Club Pittsburgh Pirates Chattanooga-Allants Chicago Frank Sinkwich Buck New York Yankees St. Louis Tomorry Pin Topping Robert Hyland Sidkwith Detroit Lions

Fight Preview at Madison Square Garden Promises Big Tension

Stiff-sucking Steve Belloise of Bronx and Abrams from Washington, D C square off in a ten round welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Belloise carries a 15 fight win streak with 72 knockouts while Abrams fights inside and aims to upset the Navy veterans. Tony Zale previously beat Abrams in a wartime title bout. The Gillette Cavalcade of Sports telecast on KABC airs tonight at 3.

Steve Belloise Bronx New York Gror Abrams Washington, D. C Manhattan Madison Square Garden Navy Belloise Kayoes Tony Zale Georgie Billy Soase

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