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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1950

Page

2

Aussies Brace for Davis Cup Closer After Singles Wins

Forest Hills reports Australia led by Bromwich and Sedgman took the lead in the Davis Cup challenge as Seligman beat Brown Jr and Beaton Gregor upset Schroeder while the U S faces a tough path to win the deciding matches. Schroeder substituted for Molloy after Bromwich Sedgman defeated Mulloy and Talbert in earlier doubles at Brookline.

Forest Hills N. Y Australia John Bromwich Frank Sedgman United States Uncle Sam Seligman Tom Brown Jr Ken Be. Gregor Americs Schroeder Bromwich Sedgtian Gardnac Molloy Sedgimann Mulloy Billy Talbert Brookline Mass

Leonard Tons Canada Golf Leads Open at Montreal

In Montreal on August 26 Jim Ferrier of San Francisco sat in last place while Léonard of Midway led the Capagian Open Ball championship after carding a 67 to push his 36 hole total to 183 and an edge of one stroke. Four rivals trailed by four strokes.

Montreal Jim Ferrier San Francisco la Aver Jake Vancouver Sion Leonard Midway Portier Léonard Ten Harman of Knowston Que Ed Furedl Royal Cak Brigrcliff

Eight champions in AAU track meet at Freeport

Eight defending champions will compete in the senior division of the women's national AAU meet in Freeport. Four come from Tuskegee Institute, favored to win the team title after a junior showcase where Evelyn Lawler paced the field and Miles Lawler tied Babe Didrikson’s 1932 record with a 11.7 second 80 meter dash.

Freeport Tuskegee Institute Tuskee Evelyn Lawler Miles Lawler Babe Didviksun

Minsle and Woefling Win in National PGA Daily Play

Columbus Aug 26 It will be Lerry Minsle Norwood Ohio and Mel Woefling Ashland Ohio today in the 4 hole dials of the National PGA Daily golf tournament Minsie downed Frale Cari Columbus 4 and 8 and Woefling beat Doug Stevens Larchmont New York 3 and 2 in decisive matches yesterday The winner earns a 150 four year scholarship while the runner up gets a 150 two year scholarship

Columbus Lerry Minsle Norwood Mel Woefling Ashland Minsie Frale Cari Doug Stevens Larchmont N.Y

Basora Easy For Robinson In One Round Victory

In Scranton Pennsylvania on August 25 194? Ray Robinson demolished Jose Basora in a short first round knockout to retain the Pennsylvania version middleweight title. Basora’s left ear was badly cut as Robinson unleashed a vicious onslaught before the bout ended in 12 seconds. A crowd of about 1945 paid $15 755 in gate receipts.

Scranton Ray Robinson Tere Ul Harlem Robinson Jose Basora Basora Pennsylvania Basura Wader

Semi-Pro Ball in Kenosha Delivers Mixed Results

Semi-Pro baseball action in Kenosha Wisconsin features the defending champion team downing a rival 8 to 2 in a rough contest. The schedule lists games involving Cage Grande Apo Lowy APB and other clubs like Santa HMaMe CANT Indians and Warland Wyo with varied outcomes.

Wighiva Kinin Downy Ing Hunbavith Kenosha Eis el Doradi Dewey Cows Boys Warland Wyo

Span-Am League Pred's Pace Opens Best-Drive Series

A double header marks the opening of the Span-Am League best-drive series for the league championship at Brackenridge park polo field diamond. First game begins 4 40 pm Saturday, with a Sunday game following at 4 20 pm. Teams include Preds, Maanglow Athletic, and Wilner in a tight race amid standings.

Pred Perennal Wwil‘ner Maanglow Athletic Brackenridge Park Polo Field Sacramento Shi Diego Portland Ff Seatile Oakland Ine Angeley

Stramahkan Bids For Golf Crown

In Minneapolis Aug 26 a scramble of golf title bids unfolds as Stranahan, the British amateur champion, aims to win the U S national amateur tie. He gains a final against Ward after a tense duel as Urzella powers past Knowles.

Minneapolis Torefio Stranahan Lawson Little Sammy Ureetta Rochester U. S Inui John Ward Clay Ward

Boston Nips Tigers in Slim Comeback Bid

Boston’s Red Sox, led by Mel Parnell, edged the Detroit Tigers 3-2 at Fenway. Parnell outpitched Dizzy Trout until a late rally produced three runs, including Al Zarilla’s two run triple, lifting Boston within 1 1/2 games of Detroit in the pennant race as the season narrows.

Ralph Roden Hoston Fenway Park Amer Sox Steve O’neill Detroit Tigers Tigers Detroit New York Yankees Cleveland Indians W. J. Pvt York Glovelanieas Bovton Red Sox Briggs ‘Stadium Boston Lefty Mel Parnell Dizzy Trout Parnell Trout Hank Bobowy al Zorifla Young Ed Ford St. Louis Browns Alos Cleveland Philadelphia Mike Garzia Chicago Washington Philiaes Wilitz Pisburgth Ani Dim Konstanty The Phils Andy Seminkcle Ralph Kiner Tle Konstanty Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Teds Ton Newcombe Chicago Cubs Boston Braves

Padres Open Series With Tulsa Club In Tight Win

Padres jump on Eel Pillar off opening. Saucier singles and Dash throws late to plate. Ippolito hits a second round homer as Missions add runs in fourth. Nardella falters in eighth and Tribe tallies twice on Malmberg, Burgher, and Locklin hits.

Saucier Fred Dash Sin Aepeny Ippolito Hal Weta Eagen Ted Duck Lutz Grant Sullivan Pillar Joe Ko ‘Trany Nardella The Tribe Harry Malmberg Bil Burgher Stu Locklin

Williamson Softball Tourney Headed For Semi Final

In Galveston on the island, Samanta Yiskea and others reach the semi finals as Huston, Morse Gilera, and Brnk Army vie for top spots. Local teams, scores, and admission details appear amid results from West Virginia and Houston area clubs.

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Wrambling Wrecks Face City Majors in Van Daelesia

The Wrambling Wrecks All Star baseball team, riding a two game win streak since defeating South Texas, prepares to meet a City Major league squad at Van Daelesia.

South Texas

Texas Wins In Oil Bowl Ends Oklahoma Streak

In Wichita Falls August 6 Texas High School All-Stars beat Oklahoma 21 to 7. Texas surged 54 yards in 11 plays after Oklahoma opened scoring. Billy Bunkout and Don Bloom combined on extra points. Jimmy Ward and Kenneth Buckley each added scores for the Texans, who clinched their sixth straight Oil Bowl win. Roy Pace and Kenneth Lawson aided late drives for Texas.

Wichita Falls Aug Hexas Oklahoma Star State Sooner State Oklahomans Texans Oil Bowth Kenneth Lawson Ellmaxing Texas Billy Bunkout Wichita Don Bloom Sr Bowie Jormmy Ward Galveston Roy Pace Temple Kenneth Buckley Childress

Connolly and Jahn Duel in National Girls Tennis Final

In Philadelphia Aug 26 Connolly of San Diego and Laura Jahn face off in the national girls tennis final, a rematch of last year. Jahn, ranked second, beat Patsy Zelimer and others to reach the doubles final with sister Shirley, while Contenders battle for the title and doubles glory.

Philadelphia Chemplon Maureen Connolly San, Diego Laura Lou Jahn Miss Cansellys Yosterday Toby’ Gibere Chicago Jahn Patsy Zelimer Diego Miss Jahn Fraser Matt Vt Eiyings Becker Morin Gaorie

Briggs Champion in Junior Golf

Hobby Briggs won the San Antonio Country Club junior golf championship Friday with a four over par score. He defeated Bobby Dewar, ages 12 and 13, in a 36 hole contest held at the center course.

Hobby Briggs San Antonio Downing Bobby Dewar Psn

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Field Trials For SFOA At Stadium

Officials observe demonstrations at Alamo Stadium as San Antonio high school teams Wells and South San Antonio run plays. Public welcome after 7 p.m. Spectators attend rules interpretation at Gunter hotel and officer election events for Southwest Football Officials.

Hal. Wells South San Antonio Ainder Yard Alamo

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Clothiers Play at 8 and High School Soccer Find

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Champs Win YMCA Game in Thrilling Final

YMCA league clash drew 2,500 fans as Champs toppled Triple-A All Stars 74 to 82. Holy Name beat St Cechila in an exhibition. star pitcher Fred Seele injured, Toby Carpenter pitched well, but team offense faltered. Proceeds fund trophies for five years.

Texaco “Servier Ymca ALL Stars Mileson Iani Eas CYO St.Cechila Jovers Fred Seele Toby Carpenter

Houston Club in Little League Finals

Houston faces Bridgeport Conn in the 1950 Little League World Series final in Williamsport Pa after Houston beat Kanakee and Sh 30, while Bridgeport advanced with wins over Bagerstown. Ken Stevens pitched a tight game for the Texans as Houston extended its scoring streak to three in the tournament.

Swimmers from San Antonio Enter Houston Meet

Swimmers representing the San Antonio Aquatic Club will participate in a two day Gulf Crest Country Club swimming tournament in Houston on Saturday. Mrs. Roy E Kneip leads a roster including Genevieve Dumas Jane Kneip Margaret Young Juliette Ta sausplegne Joan Griffith Gay Zucht Sandy Hobbs Olive Graver John Jerome George Wurth and Rofus Elking. The event features clubs from Milwaukee and Memphis among others.

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