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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1945

Page

4

Greenberg's comeback shines in Tigers doubleheader win

Hank Greenberg returns to baseball after four years in the army and hits a home run in Detroit's 9 5 win over Philadelphia. The Tigers sweep the Athletics, extend their lead over the Yankees, and showcase Greenberg's renewed batting eye despite time away from the game.

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Believert or Not 2. Mauney Nets First Major Win

Mauney earned his first major league victory with a two four-hitter opener as the Reds faced mishaps. Frank McCormick was hit by a ball, Eddie Miller was spiked, and Joe Hewman left the game after collapsing from the heart in this tense encounter.

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Unclear Mon day play by play sports notes from multiple teams

Fragmented OCR text lists players and scores across several teams including New York Boston Chicago Washington and Detroit. It references golf notes and upcoming games, with names like Hayes, Winner, Tenet, and Detroi. The passage appears to be a collage of sports items and standings rather than a single clear report.

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Nelson Shoots For National PGA Laurels

Byron Nelson dominates the Chicaup Victory National Open at Calumet Country Club in Dayton Ohio. He posts a six under par 138 final round to clinch the title by two strokes over Harald McSpaden and Sam Laffoon finishing 282. Nelson earns 2000 prize and leads in the year’s earnings with more than 28 500.

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Pitchers Clobber With Erratic Plays In Dated Contest

A garbled box score-style report details multiple players, innings, and misread names across a baseball game. References to Salley, Masel, Jones, Urbanowich, and Sauer appear alongside uncertain lines about hits, walks, and strikeouts. Poor OCR creates a landscape of fragmented stats and unclear outcomes.

Murry Dickson In Form on Rhine in 1942 War Vets Meet

The article recalls Murry Dickson of Leavenworth leading a Rhine display 28 years after American occupation, with Lt. Leonard J. Novak and Spt. Novak in wartime athletic tribute. It notes a home run by an infantry member and ties to World War II veterans events aboard a riverfront athletic celebration.

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Local Golf Forum Hosts Weekend Championship

In a weekly forum at NTR Lripsely the event featured a senior foursome and final Wednesday match with July dates noted. Prizes included second place won by Tony FOM Gatle and honors for Mrs Gar- Anek fat Atal Wrintelle from Fort Bann Thonn. Participants included KR Major and Mrs hase of the Carine Creer, with Kenss EOR among the finishers.

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Fort Worth tennis star dominates Texas championship

Jack McManus of San Diego, seeded No. 1, wins finals over Dr. West of Fort Worth in the Texas security tennis tournament. Margaret Varner of El Paso captures major tourney honors by winning the junior and women’s singles titles and doubles with Mary Cunate. Other winners include Patty Nixon for the women’s singles and Baker of Texas City defending veterans’ title. event held at Collins Gardens.

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Greer Opens With Win Over Monterrey

Greer's all star opener yields a 4-1 victory over a Monterrey club behind Charlie Valdez pitching. Walden collected two hits in Sunday action as a crowd of 994 with gross receipts of 912.75 attended at Tech Field.

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Winning L A Juniors Take Lead In District Title Race

The L A Juniors won 6-5 over Lac Austin Buddles to seize a one game lead in the three game series for District 15 American Legion Junior baseball. Central Catholic High School players led by Ehrler shut down Austin with strong defense and timely hitting at Tech field. A late ninth inning miscue allowed a run but Gorin's late hits couldn't prevent the loss.

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Bowling Stars Shine In Weekend Matchups At Dallas Center

Local bowling action over the weekend featured Spring players from Palis and Bank Antonio, with Cader Welly leading in Dallas Sun di and several stars posting solid totals. Welty, Willie Genie, Lee Jongh, and Lloyd Pulled anchored team efforts as Granlon and Well Inst posted strong scores in Sunday totals at the center.

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Grube Former Big Leaguer Killed in Basement Baseline

Police said Grube a 40 year old former catcher for the Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Athletics and St Louis Browns was shot in the stem early Sunday in a basement apartment batt with Knickerbocker hospital.

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Midkiff Beats Randolph 2 0 In Enid Baseball Split

Enid hosts a two game set with Midkiff defeating Randolph 4 3 on Saturday and Randolph bouncing back to win Sunday 2 0 behind a two hit effort from Tack Madkiff. Batteries listed as Midkiff and Doyle for Enid.

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Fort Sam swimmers eye service meet at Salado pool

Fort Sam Houston swimmers wrapped an elimination meet as they eye the Eiphth Servic Command championship at Salado pool. Nichols of Brooke General Hospital led women’s events with 14 points, Gedney of WAC 11, and Bre. Kennedy second in multiple medley races while Brake Hospital Center topped the men with 43 points.

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Kelly Field Drives Upward In Army Loop

Kelly Field Fliers surge toward third in the Service Baseball league by beating San Marcos Navigators 9 to 4 at Fort Sol Houston. Jetty Wilte and Mel Deutsch led a strong Kelly offense while Cadet Genter and Steve Colesky pitched to victory, as Colesky earned his seventh win. Brooks Field fell 3 to 5 in a Tech field clash with Hoxie’s Engellage defeating Janowski, in front of about 100 fans.

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Welterweight Fritzis Zwic set for key bout at Forbes Field

Pittsburgh July 28 1 8 The 1a year career of Cpl Fritzis Zwic reached another milestone as he prepared to face Reuben Cowboy Shank in Monday night s main event at Forbes Field The bout marks a notable moment in Zwic s boxing career and adds intrigue to the card At stake is bragging rights in the welterweight division and a chance to continue his surge in professional boxing

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Three No Hitters Shine as Prep Pitcher Impresses

Sixteen year old Phil Fotehaan delivered another no hit no run performance as a prep hurler. He pitched a 12-1 victory for Buldeynn big Jesuit Bluejays over Fortier Wilhbrus in an American Legion game proving his perfect paceball record across three efforts.

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