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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1946

Page

2

Missions Take 5 4 Win to Narrow Texas League Gap

San Antonio Missions defeated the Dallas Rebels 5 4 to reduce the second third place gap to three and a half games in the Texas League. San Antonio built a 3 run lead as Naranjo and Galle drove in runs, and Newmen scored on Carr's triple tied the game briefly before the visitors pulled ahead.

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Texas League Boxes Oilers In Nineteenth Inning Shootout

In a chaotic Texas League clash, Oilers fall to Beaumant after a late rally. Beaumant edges ahead with a string of hits and errors. Key players include York, Madrid, and Hullo among others, with Bees tallying 2 runs in the final frames. Attendance listed at 2,559.

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Hirsch Star of Collegians' Win

Hirsch stars for the College All Stars powering a 16 point victory over the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field before 97,389. He scores on a 68 yard run and another in the third period with a clutch reception from Otto Graham. The All Stars’ defense and line dominate as Bob Waterfield’s passes are two intercepted.

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Confusing Fight Card With Multiple Boxing Bout Results

A garbled listing shows numerous boxing match outcomes and fighter names across cities. It references bets, weights, and results such as outpoints and knockouts with scattered places like New York Cleveland Baltimore and Puerto Rico, but the fragmentary OCR makes precise results unclear.

National league pennant race tightens with two rivals in swing

The Brooklyn Didgers and St. Louis Cardinals battle for the lead with five weeks left as both clubs win to stay tied atop the standings. Chicago Cubs topple Hosmet for third place while Yankees beat Browns. Detroit and Washington split a twilight doubleheader as Philadelphia and Pittsburgh post wins.

Brooklyn St. Louis Cardinals Hoth Saries Hach Brooks Cincinnati Bucky Walters Dick Whitman Ed Stevens Kirby Hlebe Walters Nintic Chicago Cubs Hostet Braves Johnny Sain Tribe Cubs Paul Erickson New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Yankees Ernie Benham Sue Gordon Boston Red Sox Bronxites Trout Beanks Eml Diezy Frow Detroit Tigers Washington Hal ‘Newhouger Trout Philadelphia Athletics Jesse Flores Cleveland Indians Gene DeSautels Pete Suder Piares Pittsburgh Pirates New York Giants Edson Batr Chi|enea White Sox

Box Score Notes From Brooklyn Chicago Baseball Game

National box scores show Brooklyn and Chicago in a high scoring contest with numerous players named across positions. The report lists RBIs, pitching lines, fielding errors, and attendance figures, highlighting key contributors for both sides and noting late innings and substitutions.

Where They Play BATURDAYS BASEBALL

Schedule listings show multiple games across major leagues with matchups including Detroit Waxbinston New York at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at St Louis and Cleveland at Philadelphia plus city pairings and game times. The fragmented text references day two afternoon and several venues and teams with several repeated city pairings and broadcasters.

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Semi-Pro Baseball Meth MALL War Tournament Notes

Fragmented garbled report lists games and times across cities including WIEHITs Kansas and North Chavtetnn, with teams Franklin Oilers and Boeing Bomber. Mentions elimination rounds and results like Carmichael and Mitwaytes.

Meth Mall Wiehits Kan Ang Franklin Maye Bony Oilers Y Sacketh Iss Sanders Phomastan North Lisonville Fla Rainroaders Wichita

Detroit and Washington clash in rugged box score shuffle

Detroit and Washington faced off in a cluttered box score heavy with substitutions and plate appearances. Evens, Newhouser, and Hagerty figures appear amid a bunched line of batting and pitching notes, with several players noted for RBIs, hits, and bases on balls.

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8 Races at Pan-Am Track Lead Contenders Clash

Wes Seegesser and Dick Worl will be among the midget auto drivers aiming to dethrone Speedy Matheny in the 15a week point trophy race at Frémoter Jimmy Johnson's Pan-American Speedway this Saturday.

Wes Seegesser Dick Worl Speedy Matheny Frémoter Jimmy Johnson

Softball Tourney Action From Austin Draws Upsets

In the TAAF softball tournament at Austin Worth Kelly Field was eliminated in the first round Friday as San Antonio clubs and Temple faced early exits. Donald Abhby struck out 12 and Metheny logged 252 pitches as Red Moonglow and Brake Service posted mixed results. Temple defeated Brake Service to advance, while eight races and intramural trophies highlighted a busy program with Randolph School of Aviation Medicine taking the intramural title.

Worth Kelly Field Austin Beauflay Mont San Antonians Donald Abhby Metheny San Antonio Moonglow Club Hodges Dhe Brake Service Temple Col. W. B. Reed Randolph School of Aviation Medicine

Demaret Hogar Clash in PGA Semifinals and Contenders

In Portland and Lake Forest on August 24, Ed Oliver of Wilmington defeated defending champ in a 36-hole quarterfinal to reach the PGA semifinals with Demaret and Hogan also advancing. McSpaden beat Congdon, Turnesa fell to Demaret, while Frank Moore led a 67 as Hogan won big. In Lake Forest, Stranahan and Quick moved toward the Great Lakes amateur final with Stranahan defeating Dudolph and Wilde, as Quick eliminated Paddock and Wagner.

Portland Ore Pyron Nelson Ed Porky Oliver Wilmington Del Harold Tug” McSpaden Sanford Jimmy Demard Houston Bert Hogan Hershey McSpacen Texas Demaret Hogan Frank Moore Overland Moore Lake Forest Great Lakes Frank Stranahan Toledo Smiley Quick Inglewood Scalif Siranahan Duluth Bit Dudolph Watrinsgan Karl Wilde Illinois Smiley Suranahan Quick Harold, Paddock Jr Aurora Ill John Wagner Northswestern University

Caddy Tour Semifinals Reach Ralph Holguin Matchups

In Columbus Ohio Ralph Holguin and Hendrickson advanced in the first national caddy golf tourney semifinals. Holguin defeated George Allman 2 and 1 after a 76 and faces Tom Nieporte who beat Tom Hanson. Hendrickson beat Tom Little 3 and 2 with a 75 as Renickson paired with Holguin.

Columbus Ohio Ewa Binghamton Clarence Chick” Renirickson Sandusky Ralph Holguin San Antonio Hendrickson Tom LitUe Hamton Holguin George Allman Kansas City Tom Nieporte Cincinnati opposis _Al Vaskovicc Nieporte Tom Hanson Vaskovicc Norman Goeckel Detroit

Haefernick Resigns S A Coaching Job

Harry Hafernick, former Texas athlete from El Campo, signed last week as a San Antonio coach and resigned Saturday to take Mercedes Junior High post. His departure leaves city schools four coaches short for the fall season. Southern Association scores list Birmingham 87 Chattanooga Allante & Vashville 3, New Orleans 7 Mobile 19, East Texas League Farrs 323 Henderson 219 Greenville 8 Lufkin Sherman 4.

Harry Hafernick University of Texas el Campo San Antonio Claugh Kellam Hafernick Mercedes Southern Association Birmingham Chattanooga Allante & Vashvile Mements New Orleans Mobile Little Rock

Bowling Schedule Sparks San Antonio Shuffle

A fragmented list shows bowling teams and venues across San Antonio and nearby cities with times at 7:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. and 8:20 p.m. The document mentions squads from Dallas Fort Worth and Los Angeles with umpire and player notes, plus multiple company-sponsored events and matchups in the Texas center area.

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Fourth Army Golf Cham... First Sct Hog gan? (truncated)

The report details military golf results with numerous names and ranks from Fort Sam Houston and nearby bases. It cites match outcomes such as defeats and margins like 2 and 1 and 3 up, listing players including Col. John Day and Lt. Jack Whent, among others, with multiple Houston recruiting districts referenced.

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City amateur baseball final set at Richter Field

Admission for the Sunday double header between Neice Hard Ware and Fred's Place is 60 cents for adults. The game at Richter field starts at 2 p m and will crown the city amateur champions.

Neice Hard Ware Fred Richter Field

Los Angeles Bowlers Open Bowlers Days in Texas and LA

Los Angeles bowlers won two of three Friday night matches at Simon's Main Texas Lanes and the Texas Drives. Roy Bade of Los Angeles beat Robby Robinson of Houston 1122 in six frame singles. Bert Westens and Charlie Treuter of San Antonio defeated Leo Rolick and Ed Easter of Los Angeles 1791 to 1720 in doubles. Johnny Supple and Jack Bailey of Los Angeles defeated Johnny Jowdy and Gene Lecci of San Antonio 2100 to 1857 in a five game match at the Texas drives. The Bowlers Days tournament opens Saturday with a 3 15 pm first ball ceremony at the Main. Bowling fans may attend with no charge.

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