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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1948

Page

9

Browns Call In 5 Missions For Next Year

The St Louis Browns announced the call up of five San Antonio Missions players for 1949 spring camp in Burbank California. Players Ray Shore Ine Frazier Bob Foyle Ken Wood and Peter Layden were added as mission alums to report to the Browns camp. In other SIS notes Dallas Rebels lost to the Missions 26 7 on June 16 and the Missions won 20 3 in the first game of a three game set. Johnny Croce aiming for 12 8 with Lefty Alfizer facing him on the mound led a 22 hit 29 base night with no homers as Royce Lint worked nine innings.

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Texas umpire Bob Smith joins San Antonio staff

Bob Smith, a versatile athlete and official from San Antonio, has joined the Texas league umpiring staff alongside Mike Williamson and Frenchy Aveengaux in Dallas. He has umpired in the West Texas New Mexico League for three seasons and previously officiated football and basketball.

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Incomplete Baseball Rally Drives Big Dallas Win

A chaotic batting display features Davis and Lint contributing hits and walks, with Charlie Grant driving in 10 runs via a fourth inning single and subsequent hits. Archie, Sommers, Layden, and Jordan add key RBIs as Dallas expands the lead through the fifth to ninth innings amid miscues and walks.

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Benefit Game Slated in Losoya

Losoya's team will play the Missouri Pacific Eagles in a benefit game next Sunday at Losoya, starting at 3 p.m. Proceeds will go to Joe Duran, pitcher and third baseman, who suffered a broken leg in an automobile accident shortly after his team defeated the Wenoka Indians.

Losoya Missouri Pacific Eagles Joe Duran Sian Erad Wenoka Indians Anday

Yantis Named Principal and Coach at Stockdale High

Lynn Yantis, 24, formerly of Trinity University tennis, is appointed principal and football coach at Stockdale High. A nephew of Buster Yantis, he is a Harlingen High graduate who played football under Dutch Flory. He earned his degree from Trinity this summer.

Lynn Yantis Trinity University Tennisteam Stockdale High School Yantis Trinity Buster Yantis San Antonio Harlingen High School Lunder Dutch Flory

Doctor Orders Bertolino Out of Fight

A chipped elbow bone forced Eddie Bertolino of Galveston to withdraw from his scheduled 10 round bout with Lalo Gallardo of Mexico City. Dr. Sam Allis, boxing physician, confirmed the injury with X rays. Bertolino refused to enter the ring, while matchmaker Fred Sommers seeks a replacement or risk canceling Gallardo appearance.

Eddie Bertolino Galveston Lalo Gallardo Mexico City Sam Allis Elis Bertolino San Antonio Mario Trigo Fred Sommers Gallardo Julio Jlrpinez Chester Ricot Municipal Auditorium Sommers Seid

Charles Baksi To Fah Now Ten Rounder at MSG

Charles of Cincinnati and Jo Baksi of Kuip mont Pa have signed to meet in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden Friday November 12 according to the 20th Century Sporting News.

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Fight Results Report From Multiple Cities

Boxers in Corpus Christi Houston and Brooklyn fought in a late night card with Etuowle and Shunng Fie among those listed. Outcomes include Knockouts and decisions in New York Providence West Haven San Francisco Chicago and Lake City with several scores and names such as Vinnie Clone Sylvester Perkins and Bobby Jarsis noted. The report aggregates results across venues with scattered scores and participant mentions.

Compus Christi Tony Etuowle Tedunas Corpus Christi Coun Bennie Reyne Igi Airfloig Rennie Tan Vant Taty SAN Ancisco Pal Valentino Ean Spinel Accieloned Breil ‘de Brahtrr Iky Tl Monte Califor Chicago Sylvester Perkins Cheags Fammy’ Warane Mouwen Pol Lake City Bobby Jarsis Ae Linder

Stranahan Nets Second Victory In Amateur Run

Stranahan of Toledo clinched his second win in the U S amateur golf title pursuit at Memphis Country Club by a final one up victory over Charles Dudley of Greenville. Dick Chapman, 1940 champion from Pinehurst, was eliminated after a 3 and 2 loss to Richard Smart of Pine Bluff. Jack Munger, Dallas, defeated Walter Cisco 1 up after 19 holes.

Mismeehis Frank Stranahan Toledo U.S Ray Dick Chapman Pinehurst N. C Stranahan Memphis Greenville Chapman Richard L. Sssart Pine Hunff Ark Dand Jack Munger Dallas Eliminat Walter Cisco Louisville

Matches On in Women's Golf Western Amateur Qualifying

Feminine golf stars and 32 survivors enter the first round of the Women's Western Amateur Championship in San Francisco. Co medalists include 14 year old Marlene Bauer of Long Beach and Mrs Jackie Pung of Honolulu, facing strong opposition as opening matches begin.

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Satchel Paige Praised by Umpires After Strong Showing

Washington August 3 1941 veteran AL umpires Bill Summers and Art Passarella lauded Satchel Paige for a sharp performance. Summers praised his stuff and a slider and curve that cracked the whip while Passarella called Paige a rocking chair behind the plate and faultless in calling balls and strikes in a shutout.

Wasilington Aug Satchel Paige Bill Summers Washington Art Passarella Chicago

Mangrum wins Utah Open in playoff for big money

Mangrum edged George Fazio in a playoff to win the $12,500 Utah Open at the Salt Lake City course. The Chicago Tinks ace finished 275 after 72 holes, securing his tour money lead with $29,854 total. Fazio earned $1,550 for second as Mangrum and Fazio prepared to enter the Reno Open next.

Salt Lake City Lloyd Mangrum Chicago Tinks Mangrum Tricikey Douglas Ecourse Lhree George Fazlo Conshohocken Wis Mangram Fazio Reno Ben Hogan

South Texas Title Series Goes to Los Angeles

South Texas title series winners Fred's Place of San Antonio and the Houston Galveston winner will clash at Richter Stadium next Sunday and Monday. Houston's Shamrocks and Galveston's dianc meet Wednesday to decide bi district honors. Sunday's 3 30 p.m. game and Monday's 2 p.m. doubleheader mark a busy slate.

Fred San Antonio Austin Richter Steid Houston Shamrocks Galveston Oriental Richter North Texas Bilison's Furniture Ft. Worth Dallas Karlen Corral Temeo Roland Ellis

Trickery defeats Austin in opening Legion baseball game

In the opening game of the section American Legion baseball tournament, Trickery of Texas defeated Austin 93. Pitcher Jackie Brinkley limited Hickory’s powerful bats while Bumgarner matched him early. Brinkley, Hees, and Oerlli contributed for Trickery as Bumgarner and Frye held their own for Hickory.

Chanlesion Austin Texas American Legion Jackie Brinkiey Tiny Hickory Dick Bumgarner Bumgarner Brinkley Hees Oerlli Frye

Calemen Triumph Over Lytle With Late Hit

The Calemen beat Lytle 3 to 2 on Sunday. Baiza pitched poorly yet Rodrigues delivered the winning hit as the pitcher was knocked home, sealing the game. Amateur baseball chatter and faded names fill the page.

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Sportlights on pro football fan and player recognition

A salty column argues fans prefer spectacle over roster accuracy as pro football shifts players, with the Old Pro Football Follower lamenting the public’s indifference to names. He contrasts football with baseball and notes fans chase excitement over who plays, not who stars. Women are dismissed in a sharp closer.

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Ashburn to Undergo Hand Operation in Philadelphia

Richie Ashburn, the Phillies rookie centerfielder, will have surgery on a bone in his left hand at a Philadelphia hospital. He broke the hand sliding in the first game of a doubleheader against the Pirates and will miss the rest of the season.

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