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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1948

Page

2

Missions 4th Again Shore Hurls 5 Tonight

Oklahoma City hosts San Antonio as Ray Shore seeks a sixth win against two losses. The Missions aim to move further above the Indians with Johnny Croce on the mound. George Archie homered off Garcia and Red Davis also hit in the eighth, helping San Antonio to a 4 1 earlier win.

Oklahoma City Ray Shore San Antonio Missions Oklahoma City Indians Jack Holland Jefry Witl Opsee Johnny Croce Padres Tribe Shreveports Fr Werth Missions Crocco Mike Garcia San Antonio George Archie Lnt Walt Garcia Red Davis Archie Jor” Frazier Davis Ken Wood

Demaret Tops Utah Open Field

Jimmy Demaret surged to a archale total of 140 to lead the $12,505 Utah Open at Salt Lake City as the field trimmed to the third round. George Fezio and Livya Mangum stood one behind, with Dialy Middlewoll and Skip Alexander tied for third at 138. Johnny Farmen Ellsworth Vines and Bob Hamilton at 138 followed, while Ben Sagan and Oita Greiner struggled early.

Saly Lake City Jimmy Demaret IM. Ie F. Derretech George Fezio Livya Mangum Dialy Middlewoll Skip Alexander

Oilers' sluggers may miss rest of season

Tulsa's Oilers may lose scoring power as Russ Burns, Texas league home run king, fractures a hand after being hit by a pitch in last night's game. The injury threatens his status for the remainder of the season. no timetable for return was announced.

Tulsa Oilers Russ Burns

Texas Box Scores Amid Turbulent Pitching Notes

In a dense box score from a Texas game, players across multiple teams are listed with runs, hits, and outs. The document reads like a ribald, cluttered scorecard with names such as Morals, Auman, Ramah, Faz, and Tatum, plus mentions of Beady, Lively, and Mazat. It notes umpires Wilson and Sherr and attendance of 1,582 at ARIONA TEXAS CEAGLE El Paso 10, Phoenii Tucson 1, reflecting a sprawling, bullet-point style box that mixes line scores with individual at bats and fielding notes.

Bentmont Palla Boraus Shreena Burke Bendy Bunge Acvisior

Perkins Tallies In Texas Grid Win

Texas All-Star high school players defeated Oklahoma 2 to 0 in Wichita Falls. Bryan Townsend of Odessa starred with two passing touchdowns and two extra points, while Danny Perkins of Brackenridge scored on a 25 yard return. Bubba Woods connected with Carl Mayes on a 426 yard pass play and Townsend added a TD after a drive to the Oklahoma 17. Townsend again added the extra point and Bil Howton and Johnny Abred contributed later. Texas gained 100 yards on the ground and 1045 passing yards for Oklahoma in total offense.

Wichita Falls Texas Oklahoma All-Stars Bryan Townsend Odessa Texans Townsend Danny Perkins Brackenridge San Antonio Bubba Woods Wichita Carl Mayes Pampa Bob Raley Bowie Yanally Oklahoma Johny Wichite Falls Sheet Pags Perkins Jim Rinehart Frederick Okla Bil Howton Plainview Atrp Cannrrt

Southwest Tennis Titles Set at San Antonio Club

Dixon Osborn of Dallas and Julian Dates of Waco vie for junior singles. Local players Calder and Wit battle in 13 and under doubles while numerous finals and pairings fill Saturday schedule at the San Antonio Country Club as Southwest Tennis ends.

San Antonio Dixon Osbivrn Dallas Julian Dates Waco Richard Calder Mickey Wit A. Hiveradt Guerrero Fridat Royal Wade Sacheard Unider Tickew King Galvanell Comex de Delaule Freddie Prettier Ena Troiy Misoa Percy Teelts Gordon Pear Jesse Pfeifer San Anton Startzman Foustol Glenn, Henderson Hdplur Springer Berber Karven Worth Julian Oales iWane Ditna Gedorn Dalia Harold Polke Bay Hamilton Satvadats Ay Sanmueea Ancer Tinals Richard’ Cainer Mickey Kingeid Rievg Singien Kimore Morce Ve. L. HL Hrewster Emory Morced H- Lenmbere Hal Stan Hard Esa Nik Aste Ea Walson L. H. Braweter Mmerse-Lehmberg Slan N Brewey Matuh sTunioy Sincles Dixon Omburn Dallasy Julian Gate Welley Johnny Herpendoe Aaron Cohen R. i Gordon Peneee Prraon Ban Antonio Jesce Pieitier Uiaward Startzaan Houston Clinton Nettleton Ska Ates Waen Dixon Oxburn Witmer Pieitier Stortzman Jahn Keret Cline Jlon Nettletoy Ml Braswell Gsan- Antonio Gouhtes Starteoma Tass Wigner Suirleman Pee

Neice Hardware in Softball Semis at San Pedro Park

San Antonio Cinderella Neice Hardware advances to the state TAAF softball semifinals at San Pedro Park, facing Morris Jewelers of Waco after a 1 p.m. match pitting Austin Air Conditioners against Vandergriff of Dallas. Friday results include Neice’s 41 win over Fort Worth and Lefty Krieg guiding Austin to a 1-0 upset over San Angelo.

San Pedro Park San Antonio Neice Hardware San Angelo Neice Elty Morris Jewelers Waco Austin Air Conditioners Vandergriff Dallas ASA Wichita Harold Saslavsky Nelee Hice Mi Pnm Ory Bop Galveston Joe Venere Ferguson Om fTious Val Rujana Kendick Aleoak Dost Trier Tomie Envy Terior Toda Cuchel Cy Holmstrom Bis Paso Biron Angele Kereig Benoen Pope Werks Malia Irie Aue and Tingley Anid Taylor

Beackedridge Park Hosts San Antonio Women’s Golf Meet

Mrs. Arikut Zeeht Jr dominated the first flight at Beackedridge Park in San Antonio, winning with rounds 83.2 and 72 and 29 outs to claim honors. Leisha Lobo won the second flight with a score of 6 17 69.

Arikut Zeeht Jr San Antonio Beackedridge Park Leshia Lobo

Adair Scouts Burge Pilots Adair to Rest on Scout Trip

Dallas owner T. We Burnett announced after a 52 loss to Beaumont that manager Jimmy Adair will leave today on a scouting trip, with Lester Burge to run the Dallas Rebels. Burnett noted Adair is worn down and may return for the 1949 season, while Adair will tour the Southeastern League to rest.

Dallas T. We Burnett Dallas Rebels Texas Baseball Beaumont Jimmy Adair Lester Burre Burge Dallas As FL. Worth Cats Campais el Adair Iip Burnett Adair Talla Savannah

Brookline Tennis Pair Defeat Mixed Doubles Opponents

Brookline players Garvin Jenaup defeated Mrs. Mable Hostwick and Mrs. Gert ram in a mixed doubles match. The event featured competitors from Boston and Providence with results noted as 8-0 for the Brookline team over the opposing duo.

Brookline Tennis Pit Unl Talbert Yuri Ut Bed Fey Euseare sUnaler Mel Sailer Raley Atten Ua Rai Sey Delstein New 211 An Aramore del -Paul Sebth Rogers Boston Arthur G Nisteen Carroll Ralington Providence Alata Atenaaa Hotchises Wightman Irs Garvin Jenaup Brooeline Mable Hostwick Gertram New Fork Jade Virginia Telectee Phun” Pneonald

Hot Rod Racing at Pan American Speedway

Bruce Ryan starred in the Pan American speedway hot rod program before a tire blowout cost him the main event lead. A. M. Farriss of San Angels seized the top spot and held it, with Ryan winning the helmet dash and first heat. Albert Neill Jr won the second heat and Lucky MrCoy claimed the consolation.

Bruce Ryan Pan American Speedway Ryan A.M. Farriss San Angels Albert Neill Son Lucky MrCoy

Gardener Wins Grand American Trap Shoot Title

Vandalia Ohio August 28. The 48th Grand American trap shoot closes with over 1 500 000 targets and 12 gauge shells used. John W Schenk a 21 year old Sharpsburg Pennsylvania gardener won the Grand American handicap with 99 of 100. Jimmy Ubsey a high school senior from Waukesha Wisconsin shot off. Schenk then prevailed. Miss Lisa Hartey Duluth Minnesota took 98 of 100 for the feminine title. Mrs Lela Hall Sierra Madre California was third with 95. Charles Mason Carsicans Texas claimed the professional title with 6 of 24 yards and George H Cotrell Lakeview Ohio runner-up.

Vandalia John W. Schenk Sharpsburg Piltsburgh Schenk Young Jrwmmy Julius Petty Stuttgart Ark Lisa Hartey Duluth Minn Lela Hall Sierra Madre Calif Charley Mason Carsicans Tex George HH. Cottrell Lakeview

Schmitz Puts Kink in Hopes Of Braves

Johnny Schmitz the southpaw of the last place Cubs is gaining recognition as a giant killer. He blanked the Braves 10 0 in six hits for his 13th win. The Cubs trimmed the lead and narrowed the margin over the Dodgers and Cards. Brooklyn beat the Reds to seize the runner up spot. Pirates moved up with a night victory as Boston edged Cleveland in the AL pennant race. Williams tied and DiMaggio drove in runs as the Yankees split with the Indians in a double header. A’s beat the Browns while the Tigers won in Washington.

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Fight Results Across Pits and Ropes

Fragmented score report lists several boxers and results with stray names and numbers. Names include Finlay and Johnson with tied or close scores. locations mention River and San Francisco. The readable bits suggest a multi bout card with mixed outcomes and partial scorelines.

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