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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1946

Page

2

Beaumon Exporters, Missions Split Doubleheader in Texas League

In Beaumont and San Antonio, the Texas league aims toward the Shaughnessy playoffs with nine games left. Chili Wagener starts for San Antonio, Ray Pringle for Beaumont. Friday’s twin bill split 1-1, San Antonio winning 7 inning opener 4-1, Beaumont taking the nightcap 20-4 as Louthen shut down the Missions.

Boyd Jelly” SoRelle Beaumont Jerry Louthen Ken Wood Rube Naranjo Pete Kraus Missions LoRelle Andy Anderson Stan Galle Wood Galle Anderson Gallo Clarence Hook Tott al LaMacchiz San Antonio Honston Sn Tech Field Buffs

Texas League Baseball Notes and Scoring Details

The report lists players, line scores, and game actions across Texas League games. It names teams such as Oklahoma City and Tulsa, with players like Madrid, Sepkowak, and Sumey contributing in various at bats, hits, and fielding plays, plus pitching details and attendance figures.

Olas Totes Oklahoma City IOLA Abealgal Suheng Bkeen Cf Schalk Madrid Ol Murray Sidly Hilm Buney Sumey Mecrabb Janinis Arrora Cavala Murry Beall Weselleh Hards Seykowak Sepkowak Duozabun Maddern Sepkowski Anrand Tole Doobie Caoaini Ankenman Sidio Richards Tulsa Beses Balla Steinbach Gilmore MiCrab Steinbey Ang Swamy Ato Grabb Steinsbach McCrabbi Duezu Um- Pires Clege Starncrnfe Cepns

Sam Harshany Named Coach At Edgewood High

Summersway, San Antonio Mission catcher and former basketball coach at St. Marys University, is signed as athletic coach at Edgewood High School. Superintendent H Williams announces the appointment. Harshany, a University of Illinois graduate, will take over duties this week, succeeding Clarence Shelton, principal of Schertz Cthula school.

Summersway San Antonio Mission St. Mary's University Edgewood High School H. K. Willams Harshany University of Illinois Jie Clarence Shelton Schertz-Cthula

Legion Nines Play at Tech for Shaughnessy Playoffs

The 420 and Alamo Heights base ball teams meet in a double header at Tech field at 6 30 Saturday night to open the final round of the Shaughnessy playoffs. The two best staat games will decide who advances.

Antonit Maranjo Hroya Newman Sertich Boel Oma Mulloluito Collins Burns Ryomy Murntore Yas VE Seas Ropers Iy E Collins Hallo San Antonio Ragymont Galle Wood Kraus Hogers Earnes Beaumont Anek Homerun Nsck F. Collins Bo- Aelie BoHelle Willd Piten SoRelle Ball Hunter Gordon Asters Sit Eh Galie Viene Coleraan Aay Maranjn Sss Sears Hatch Tee LeMacchin Eyeeidd Bette Beaumont AB Mulialetti Gatling Houk Shetler Louthet Boise A Artonio Colfine Colina Louthen Ratto Hutt Pletto Baves Anetonia Tutt Tot Jott LaMacehla Louden Balch Tott Goe Don Sunlete Kennw Catholic Post Alamo Heights Tech Field

New Orleans Blue Jays Win Legion Junior Title in Nine Innings

The Blue Jays of Jesuit High School New Orleans defeated Trenton New Jersey 3 to 1 to claim the American Legion junior baseball championship. It marked New Orleans second straight title game victory and their fourth consecutive tournament win.

Unaklesian Aliyahi Blue Jays Jesuit High School New Orleans American Legion Trenton N. J New? Orleans

Softball tournament schedule and results at Fort Worth

Softball schedule notes no games Friday at San Pedro park with a Saturday night slate and Sunday action planned. exhibition games feature Moonglow club and Mexico City's hockey club. Houston Slush Pump reached the Southwest regional USA softball quarterfinals after 9 0 win over Lake Jackson and 53 over Worthen Bankers. Globettes of Fort Worth and Bell Cleaners of Dallas advance to Winners bracket quarterfinals in girls division.

Ine San Pedro Park Bel Moonglow Mexico City Fort Worth Houston

Mauriello Shifts Training Camp to Park Arena

Bronx heavyweight Tami Mauriello moves his training camp from Neptune New Jersey to the Park arena at 169th Street and Park Avenue in New York to simplify sparring and preparation ahead of his bout with Champion Jeor Louis next month.

Nrw Yun Tami Mauriello Bronx Jor Louis New York Yankee Stadium Neptune N.d Park Arena 169Th Street Park Avenue Mauriello Abso Smates

Bowling Meeting Between U S and Mexico Opens Events

U S Mexico bowling talks held in San Antonio as the American Bowling Congress and Mexico Bowling Association discuss common problems. The event opens a series of activities for the 2th annual Bowlers days through Monday with leaders Blan Baston and Baumgarten steering the talks and a parade featuring a Mexico City float and wreath laying at the Alamo.

San Antonio American Bowling Congress Mexico Bowling Association A. B.C William Blan Presi Dent L. C. Baston Vlee E. H. Baumgarten Mexico Jimmy Johnson Alberta Trousselle Jr Jose L. Zakany Agus Lway Tin Tejeda Mexit Helico City Bowling Association Harris Alamo Jeanette Knepprath Women's International Bowling Congress Mexico City Mexican Chamber of Commerce Joe Wilman A. B.calbovente Ecw

Philadelphia Defeats Boston In Low-Scoring Game

Philadelphia builds early lead as Boston battles back. Key plays include Doerr and Pesky securing hits while Grimes and York contribute. Pitchers Hughson and Marchildon mix in shutout innings with timely outs, final score Philadelphia 5, Boston 3.

Spec Sander Stars In Yankee Victory

Los Angeles Dons fall 21 to 6 as Spec Sander shines for the New York Yankees at Gilmore Stadium. Sander runs for a TD, passes to Bob Bweiger for a score, and connects with Harry Burrus, turning the game in the Yankees' favor.

Spec Sander Yankee Los Angeles Dons New York Yankees Gilmore Stagium Orwen Spec" Sander Sanders Bob Bweiger Harry Burrus

Portland Gilberts stun Bombers to reach quarterfinals

In Wichita, the Portland Gilberts upset the high-flying Wichita Boeing Bombers 54 in the national semi pro tournament, earning a quarterfinal berth. Carmichael Firemen remain the lone undefeated club after a Waco defeat. Tonight’s schedule features Waco versus Phoenix and Carmichael against St. Joseph with Camp Lee facing Portland.

Wichita Kan Portland Ore Gilberts Wichita Boeing Bombers Carmichael Calif Waco Texas Dens Phoenix Ariz Em Carmichael St. Joseph Mich Camp Lee

Large Entry for Army Track Meet

Berlin will host the Army track meet as more than 420 United Nations athletes enter for the competition at Olympic Stadium. The Belgian squad arrives and preliminaries start at 2 p.m. Saturday September 7 with finals following a ceremonial program patterned after the Olympic games.

Berlin Ciux United Nations Armed Forces Olympic Stadium

Red Sox Near Record for Boston Clubs

The Red Sox, at 90 wins in 130 games, push toward a club-record pace and lead the AL. They swept a pair from the Athletics, Bagby and Hughson starred on the mound, Rudy York homered, Williams lone hit a bunt. Phils beat Giants to widen NL margin as the Cards and Dodgers press for the flag.

Associated Press Boston Red Sox Boston Sox Philadelphia Athletics Cellarites Tex Hughson Macken Luther Knorr Bagby Jim Rudy York Ted Williams Elmer Vale Red Sox New York Yankees New York Art Passarella Washington Philadelphia Phils Giants New Yorkers Polo Grounds Philly Jim Tabor Johnny Wyrostek de? Ennie Charlie Schanz Duddy Kerr Johhn J. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Pirates Piltsburgh Dodgers

Unclear Schedule Fragments Show Cities and Teams

Fragmentary listing shows multiple city matchups and times across baseball venues. Entries include New York at Washington and Brooklyn at New York with midafternoon start, plus Cleveland at Chicago and Detroit at St. Louis. Strong entities: New York, Washington, Philadelphia, Boston, Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, Pittsburgh.

Brooklyn Chicago Togton Philadelphia Hitaburgh Renita York Boston Detroit Washington New York I. Palledelphia Bostom Cleveland Detrnit Lousa Pi m. Bosigna Pinlanehohla Se' Lous Pittsburgh Cincinnati Bundas Sehuding Autoriciy TeAle Cieveiang Chiaor St. Lovie Washington Phiadenhia Jearner Lhanklyn Network T Louis Ghiengat Gincinnalt

This Always Happens to Our Nags DETROIT Race Tragedy

In Detroit on a Friday afternoon an up five second choice in the first race at the track collapsed dead seven feet from the finish as Sparker led early. Say Yes TIL won the six furlong event with jockey George Morison aboard and unharmed aside from minor injuries.

Detroit Sparker George Morison

Women golfers clash as top pros face amateurs

In Spokane two amateur titles are at stake as Betty Jean Rucker matches Patty Berg and Dot Kielty takes on Betty Jameson in the Women's National Open semifinals. Berg and Jameson each reached another win, with the potential for a total prize of 1600 dollars for a top finish if they advance to the finals.

Spokane Wash Pagelfic Coast Betty Jean Rucker Pacific Northwest Patty Berg Minneapolis Dot Kielty California Betty Jameson Dotis Long Beach Calif Belly San Antonio Miss Rucker Betty Hicks Tron Miss Berg Jackie Pung Honolulu Miss Jameson Eilen Kelser San Francisco Miss Kiely Clara Callender Sherman Pasadena Berg Jameson

Fred's Place Meets Austin in state race eliminations

Fred's Place faces Austin in the Spanish American Basebal league state race elimination series. The winner advances to play Galveston Houston area champions. two more games set for Sunday with action in House Bari, capital city.

Fred Neice Hardware Austin Galveston-Houston Shamplon

Out-of-State Boats Join Dallas Sailing Regatta

Sailors from Belvedere California New York club Tulsa Oklahoma Kansas City Missouri Wichita Kansas Fort Worth San Antonio Corpus Christi and Dallas compete in a two day regatta starting Sunday at White Rock Lake Dallas.

Dallas Sug. Jr Lne Belvedere Calif New York Tulsa Okla Kansas City

Fight Results From New York Boxing Card

Boxing results from New York show multiple bouts with outpoints and decisions across weight classes. Notable occurrences include Tony Prilloune of New York outpointing Billy Grohe, and Berme Ducuses of New Orleans outpointing Paul Reguaio of Mexico. The page lists numerous pairings with points tallied and locations such as Fresno, Brooklyn, and New Haven noting wins and losses in a dense melee of results.

New York Tony Prlloune Billy Grohe Berme Docuses New Orleans Paul Reguaio Mexico Larry Cisneros Log. Angeles Norman Ruhl Way Albans Lone Beach Mala i Astentino New Bobay Wilkins Leeshaire Fin Brooklyn al Guido Pat Scanlon Mase Bart Lytell Fresno Cali Paul Springfield Mags Ye Cong Branch Dino Canton Ohio Fred Helwan Elizabeth Worreeler Tipothy Buddy’ Haye Boston Lynn Jones Portland Bramford Fren Sonpota Stamford Tiene Cabral New Haven Simiy Anglar Tony Gillo Asbury Park M. S-Dom Youveils Wwe Povehkeensie Harry Daniels Gait Diego Calif Gene Felton Y Long Beach Ato Opotc Kid Mosiiio Senona

Hogan Leads In Coast Golf In Second Round Duel

In Los Angeles August 31 golfers chased Ben Hogan in the $15,000 Golden State tournament. Hogan posted a five under par 66 the second round while Herman Keiser matched five birdies and a 67. Teammates Penna Stewart Vines and Gage posted 69, 70 as DePietro faltered.

OS Angeles Pudzler Ben “Hogan Golden State Hogan Herman Keiser Akron Keiser Toney Penna Art Stewart Sack Gage Bilsworth Vines Jimmy Depmaret

Kelly Field Open Golf Tournament Kicks Off

Ten contestants were expected for the Kelly Field open golf tournament held at the Kelly Field course on Saturday morning. All SAAMA military personnel from Kelly Field Hobbs and Pyute were invited to compete. Last year’s winner was SSgt Bunny Richards who has since been discharged from the service.

Frei Ture Kelly Field SAAMA Hobbs Pyute Ssgt Bunny Richards

Roy Hughes Denies Kidnapping Charge

Roy Hughes of the Philadelphia Phillies denies kidnaping the two daughters, Joyce Ann 14 and Patricia 1, claiming they are visiting his wife Jessie in Philadelphia and will not return to Cincinnati before vacation. Warrants named Hughes and his wife Adelaide in Cincinnati after a series with the Reds.

NEW Xun Ug. Ote Roy Hughes Philadelphia Phillies Hughes Joyce Ann Patricia Jessie Philadelphia Cincinnati Ohio Mayer Phillies

Tolars Shine In Woodlawn Pool Meet Upsets Enduring

Julian Brothery mat defeats Don Smith and Tow ard Spencer in the men's 60-yard freestyle at the Woodlawn pool city tank meet. Tolars Jack Jr and Roger led diving with nine firsts nine seconds and three thirds. Susan Spice, a San Antonio area nine-year-old, won breaststroke in three divisions including women’s bracket amid a flood of Tolars and other local standouts.

Julian Brothery Mat Don Smith Spencer Woodlawn Pool Tolar Brothers Jack Jr Roger Tolar Susan Spice San Antonio Iew Wweyard Siyllan Smitherman Dew Grntth Klow Ok Spencer Jack Maxwell John Boldt Pete Rumdaulst Pody Pitman Don Sayler Thang Boyard Blick Swittrou Onzin Velasco Nelson He Ender Storia Edward Cyrus Tolar Jets Chrissy Grant Pluman Suzan Spire Thro Tie Tolar Tug McCain Julian Smitherman Don Marbach Robert Thames Figorge Bristol Shelby Slantes Russ Lowell Radey Trolasco Jack Guedin Rovert’ Smith Beopge Taunn Pat Wotar Dave Ite Cure Liz NeCreless Weltz Chrissy Grants Percy Pitman Dick Weathiemper Howard Spencer Dan Fabvbsch Bex Wils Buuelgalats Wesley Mathias Lawrence Weathaemper Ay Dune ‘Tolar Lil Mcoreless Ker Jn Bob Slumper Rarer Tolar Robert Thomas Davin Gueldner Suzan Spivey June Tolar Frann Grant Lusty Sowell Dicky Smithh Roner Ricks Wilsons Bowell Susan Splea Pecey Sitmany Jooe Jack Thavies van Stumphers den Jack Tolar Jr Lieutenant Creat Ihip Ton Morciy Roger Toler J.d.stroud yRavert

Texas Grid Stars Beat Oklahoma in Ov Bowl Thrilling Win

In the ninth Ov Bowl, Texas defeated Oklahoma 37 to 4 before about 9,200 fans. Lindy Berry of Wichita Falls and Bill Weatherford of Highand Park starred with five touchdowns on passes from Lipscomb and Berry, plus Weatherford rushing for 22 yards.

Waicbita Falls Oklahoma Texas Stars Sooners Texans Lindy Berry Wichita Falls Bill Weatherford Hightrnd Park Dallas Dick Lipscomb Paschal Fort Worth

U S Track Stars In Jamaica Meet

Kingston Jamaica August 31 A track and field meet opens with five events featuring United States stars Elmore Harris Tom Carey and Tammy Quinn plus Jamaican sprinters Herb McKenley Lloyd La Beach and Olympic veteran David Abbritton. The program includes 100 and 220 yard dashes as well as the quarters mile and high jump.

Kingston Jamaica United States Herb McKenly University of Winds Lloyd la Beach Wisconsin Elmore Harris Tom Carey McKenley Harris

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