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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1942

Page

22

Parker’s Forehand Reemerges in U.S. Tennis Debut

Frankie Parker showcases a revived forehand at the West Side club in Forest Hills as the national tour opens. Coach Mercer Beasley backs Parker as a potential title contender amid a field short on top players, with odds around 7 to 1. The Milwaukeean, once ranked No. 3, competes after a movie hiatus and faces Wil­liam Talbert in the quarterfinals with others like Ted Schroeder and Gardnar Mulloy among the challengers.

New York UPI Frankie Parker West Side Forest Hills Mercer Beasley Parker Barker Bobby Riggs Frank Kovacs UT & Lawn Ted Schroeder Glendale Salif William Talbert Cinsinnati Francisco Segura Ecuador Schroeder Ste Sidney Spotwood Lieut Gardnar Mulloyy Ladinlay Hecht Alejo Russell Speechoslovakia Argentina

Browns and Cardinals Stimulate St Louis Baseball Fans

Browning reflections describe how the Cardinals threaten the Dodgers while the Browns sit third in the American League. The piece notes a rallying St Louis crowd of 58,848 across two night games against Brooklyn, setting a new attendance record. It highlights the city’s enduring baseball passion and the dramatic week at Sportsman’s Park.

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Risko Goes Into Service in World War II Era

Johnny Risko, once a top heavyweight contender, enlisted as a private in the U S Army. He traveled with 55 others from North Ridgeville, Ohio, to Camp Perry where prayers were offered by a priest and an American Legion chaplain before departure. Risko, 38, chose enlistment over officer ranks due to his boxing background and rode to camp with his 203 pound frame.

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Taft Wright Ordered to Report for Army Induction

Taft Wright of the Chicago White Sox has been ordered to report to Fort Bragg on September 4 for induction into the army. The outfielder, who recently married, has been hitting .332 and is ranked among American League batters. Local draft board members confirmed the order.

Lumbeson Hualo Watt Wright Chicago White Sox Fort Bragg Drafe White Sox Tourtii

Standings and results from American League games

Standings show New York 28 42 Boston ... Washington 45 32 4d7 Philadelph 48 52. Results list New York 5 Chicago 3 Cleveland 34 Boston 4-5. Washington 1-2, and other scores.

New York Boston St Louis Chicago Philadelph Hog ‘Caerdes Cleveland Louly Washington Borlor Clet

National League Woa TM Lust Braghtyn Tee

Fragmented OCR text renders no coherent story. Key entities are unclear. no definite event, date, or participants emerge to summarize reliably. Unable to extract a comparable, factual record from the provided garbled source.

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Dodgers fall to Cardinals in marathon 13th inning game

Long extra inning clash ended 2-1 as Brooklyn and St. Louis battled 13 frames. Wyatt and Cooper shook off rough middle innings, then Cardinal runners scored late to snap the tie and notch a surprise victory. Attendance nears 33,000 as both teams chase pennant pace.

Horn Brooklyn Lona Happ Herman and Camilli Loula Dalis Wyatt Weber Cooper Wryatt Hile Webber Frevoh Barr Barlick Jerda Mepurkorth Whit Dodgers Mort Cooper Leo Durochar Chuck Cresnon Redbirds Larry French Paw St. Louis Les Webber Catda Cardinals Louis Browns Washington Oloven Cleveland Lobes al Hollingsworth Dennis J.galehouse Senators George McQuinn Waller Masterson Brownies Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Lou Boudreau Cleveland Panies Ted Williams Jess Ken Chase Lew Finney Orrar Judd Indians Gordon Setiles New York Yankees Johnny Humphries Chicago White Sox Joe Goydon Gordon Willams Ginelnnati Carl Wubbell Johnny Vander Meer Cineinnati Redatoft New York Olarita Mls Fanning Wy Truett Rip" Lowell Boston Braves Tammy Holmes Ims Wittsburgh Pirates Philadelphe Phils Chicago Cubs BM Tee

Ambiguous Sports Schedule Fragment From 1920s Era

Fragmentary listing appears to reference multiple teams and dates in American sports. Mentions New York Cleveland Detroit Philadelphia Brooklyn Pittsburgh and other cities, with scattered times and notes about only games scheduled, Navy league, and international reach. Details are garbled and inconsistent, yielding no clear single event or outcome.

Brent Antonio Srs Chiao New York Cleveland Detroit Gerien Ana Tedthigh St. Louis Gerres

Fragmented OCR note on obscure boxing score and names

Damaged OCR text mentions names, scores and places in a chaotic way. References to Boston, Ferrick, Chase and Beart Fervicie appear with unclear context. Limited readable facts prevent clear summary beyond noting a sports score fragment.

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Error plagued game report with scattered player names

OCR fragment lists numerous players and misreads, mentioning Laabs Cann Sullivan Pofahl Myane and others. It hints at pitching details with Masterson GOMermuelinrs winning pitcher and umpire Quinn, while numbers like 40,090 appear. The garbled text lacks coherent event details or clear outcome.

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John McCarthy Joins Boston Braves From Indianapolis

Boston aug 0 The Boston Braves have purchased John McCarthy 29 year old first baseman from the Indianapolis club of the American association announced today McCarthy a six foot two southpaw now batting .208 was bought for two players and cash undisclosed He formerly played with the New York Giants and other clubs in the league

Boston Dolston Braves John McCarthy Indianapolis American Association Bacretary Dohiy Quinn Maid McCarthy New York

Praise From Pro Owner For Redskin Stars

Washington owner Geary Marshall says Baugh is the greatest player and will be hard to stop. Wade agrees the team is in top shape and that Baugh will make the offense powerful, shaping a high scoring, tough game. An observer notes regulars, discipline, and star players lifting Wade's squad.

Los Angeles Gearys Preston Marshall Washington Redekine Ginday Wall Wade Texas Wade Baugh Marshall Redskins National League Hoh Chambers Dike

Pro Baseball Turns In More Money For Army Relief

The army thanked professional baseball for contributions totaling 102 690 40. The all star game raised 86 314 68 with 60 000 for equipment and the remainder to relief. Dodgers and Giants proceeds reached 72 675 83 for the art rower fund.

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