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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1946

Page

5

Missions Back To Tackle Beaumont Exporters

The San Antonio Missions return to Techfield Tuesday for a two night stand against the Beaumont Exporters. Esther Sig Jukucki of Chili Wagener is expected to hit the opener as the club seeks its 15th road win. Weather rain washed out a Monday night game, delaying the start of the Texas League series.

San Antonio Missions Techfield Beaumont Esther Sig Jukucki Chili Wagener Tedres John Marcum Brad ‘Trine Hal Missions Houston Fin Shreveport Hese Toro Dallas Rebels Theedairmen San Antonio Tyne Elub Vic Joss Jarry Haieh Rube Naranto Beansing Marcum Rine Wod Garver Jelly Soulele Rugalir

Texas League Box Score and game notes from a doubleheader

Detailed box score and game notes from a Texas League matchup, listing players, positions, and outcomes. Highlights include runs, hits, errors, and pitcher performances for teams such as Fort Worth, Shreveport, and Oklahoma City, with attendance noted and standings impacted.

Trail Association Softball Night Sparks Local Action

Fragmented report covers Trail Association softball events and results from Monday and Tuesday nights. It lists players, teams, venues, and scores across multiple clubs, with mentions of Opality Paint, Public Service Co, and Western Fipetpin participants.

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Service League loses Ganders, four clubs carry on

The Sronks dw Ganners withdrew from the Service League Tuesday due to player scarcity, leaving Randolph Field, SAPMTC, Fourth Army and Brooke Army Medical Center to continue. The second half schedule will be redrawn and opens next Tuesday night, with Randolph Field and Brooke Army facing in the state semi practice ball tournament July 11-28 at Waro.

Sronks Dw Ganners Ganders Randolph Field Sapmtc Fourth Army Brooke Army Medical Center Waro

Record Game Sparks Texas Bowling League Descriptions

In a Mission league match at Main Street Lanes Charlie Treuter rolled 297 for a record game, delivering 11 strikes in a row before missing the head pin on the final frame. He also failed to convert an ABC medal. The event occurred as spectators watched a dramatic finish amid the Stern League standings and broader bowling notes from Williamsport to Scranton.

Charlie Treuter

U S Golf Aces Quality Easily Qualifies For Open

America’s long shot pros Lawson Lite Sam Snead and Johnny Bull easily qualified for the British Open rounds starting Wednesday. Lite shot 75 to total 151 after 36 holes Snead posted 149 with a 35 on the home course Bull had 74 to reach 151. Joe Kirkwood finished with 78 for 152 after his second round.

Bulla Joe Kirkwood

Toledo Acquires Miller From St Louis Browns

Pitcher John Miller of the St. Louis Browns was optioned to Toledo of the American Association. Miller has one win and three losses this year.

ST. Louis Onsi— Piteher John Miller St. Louis Browns Tolpis American Association Miller

All-Star American League and National League selections

The American League all stars chosen to face the National League at Fenway Park on July 9 include infielders Rudy York Mickey Vernon Bobby Doerr George Stirnweiss Johnny Pesky Vernon Stephens Luke Appling Joe Gordon Ken Keltner. outfielders Ted Williams Joe DiMaggio Dom DiMaggio Sam Chapman Charley Keller Stan Spence. catchers Bill Dickey Frankie Hayes Buddy Rosar Tal Wagner. pitchers Dave Ferris Mickey Morris Spud Chandler Bob Feller Hal Newhouser Jack Kramer. manager Steve O'Neill. The National League squad features: Johnny Mize Al Louise Reboundlens Frank Gusting Marty Marion Harold “Pee” Wee d Hews. Enos Slaughter Walk er Cooper Red Shoemaker Stan Musial Fred Dixies Walk er. Johnny Ho nn Brstan Harold Reiser Harry Lewis Lewi s. Morton Conner Cherrie Grimm Billy Southworth Red McKeehnie.

Chicago Boston Fenway Park Rudy York Mickey Vernon Washington Bobby Duerr George Stirnweiss New York Johnny Pesky Vernon Stephens St. Louis Luke Appling Joe Gordon Ken Keltner Cleveland Ted Williams Joe DiMaggio Dum_DiMaggio Sam Chapman Philadelphia Charley Keller Stan Spence Bill Dickey Tumsut

Fazio Consistent In Canadian Open Triumph

George Fazio, a 28 year old pro from Norristown now based in Los Angeles, won the Canadian Open title at Beaconsfield Golf Club. He defeated Dick Metz of Kansas City in an 18 hole playoff, shooting a two under par 70 after earlier carding a 68 to tie Metz at 278. Fazio earned 2000 dollars, Metz 1400.

Montresl George Fazio Norristown Los Angeles Dick Metz Arkansas City Kan Beaconsfield Fazio Metz

Arsenal and 7-Up Battlers Rival In Early Baseball Action

Amateur baseball saw Lee Walford pitch six strong innings as San Antonio Arsenal beat Floresville Eagles 21 to 4 in Floresville. Marvin and Melvin Preiffer homered for the Arsenal who piled up ten runs in the seventh. Earl Cunniff’s ninth inning homer gave 1-0 win to the 7-Up Battlers at George West, with Lefty Tumey tossing a three hit nine inning gem. The Browns protested the omission of Johnny Bernardino from the AL All-Star team, asking fans to decide the selections.

Lee Walford San Antonio Arsenal Floresville Eagles Floresville Arsenal Marvin Melvin Preiffer Winnners Argmmels Kingsville Cardinals Kingsville Alice Alice Alb Earl Cunniff Battlers San Antonigas George West Alvin Tumey Botler Geo West ST. Louis Tumey Obregon M. Johns St. Louis Browns Son Rogstad Will Harridge Johnny Bernardino Allstar

Wimbledon doubles stars advance to quarterfinals at All England Club

Yon Brown and Jack Kramer defeated Moll vam and Bob Nicoll to reach the men's doubles quarterfinals at Wimbledon. Dorothy Bundy of California and Louise Brough both won in women's singles to advance to the semifinals, while Tom Brown ousted Punc eo to set up a match with Yvan Petra. Jaroslav Drabny and Coni Brown also advanced in the lower brackets as the tournament moves into the later rounds.

Wimbledon Yon Brown Dack Kramer Tony Mollvam Bob Nicoll Britain All England Club Dorothy Bundy Santa Marita Calif Kay Stammers Menzies Calfornian Louise Brough Miss Bundy Jean Nicoll Bostock Tom Brown Ameri- Veith Feranc Punceo France Yvan Petra Dinny Pails Australia Jaroslav Drabny Lennart Bergelin

Mose Simms Dons Indian Gimmick To Boost OCU Football

Oklahoma City University athletic director Mose Simms unveiled an Indian themed spectacle to hype the football program. Wearing war paint and feather prompts, he described a 50-man squad, 40 marching bands, and a halftime pageant to attract attention while awaiting a real team. Coach Bo Rowland halted parade plans for ground deployment.

Saul Prelddian Oklahoma City Upi Mose Simms Simms Tomtons Oklahoma City University S&s. A St. Mary's of San Antonio Ocu Oklahoma Agen Tova Imow Whiff Tasker Bo Rowlanis Henderson College of Arkansas Meldin Rowland Mise

Fliers topple Battlers as summer baseball action heats Austin

In a busy line of games San Antonio’s Kelly Fliers defeated Austin’s 7-Up Battlers 12 to 4 at Kichler field. Runge and Kengar homered for the winners, while the Battlers executed a ninth inning double play to end the rally. The Parish league all star team announced a 5 p.m. practice at Pittman Sullivan Park ahead of a holiday game with the Blechannel league all stars. Other notes include Dan's Casemen losing 14-7 to the Laredo Cardinals in Laredo, and Simon’s Pisce club preparing for Kerrville with practices set at Van Daele diamond.

Austin Kelly Ficki Fliers San Antonio Rosita Miners Kichler Field Battlers Runge Kengar Kelly Field Cartier Messar Duratt Repew Ramos Hubbard Pittman Sullivan Ottuman-Sullvan Dan Casemen Laredo Cardinals Laredo Walls Sin Gus Koch Charley Ludwig Dan Wilbur Wieding Gene Tewes Cafemei Simon’s

Slotsky Recovering After Heart Attack Illness

Promoter Bill Davee reported Tuesday that veteran racing figure Slotsky is on the road to recovery from a heart attack. At M. land S. hospital officials said he could leave in a few days but would need a long rest. Slotsky became ill on June 23.

Samoussy Bill Davee M. Land S Slotsky

Louis to Defend Jim Mexico City

Boxing news reports that Louis may defend his heavyweight title in Mexico City in January. Promoter Mike Jacobs has been approached, with a possible Louis Mauriello bout discussed. Tonney suggests a $200000 bout could be staged in Mexico depending on financing.

Louis Jim Mexico City Bill Corum New York INS Toe Louis Mike Jacobs Thane Mexico John Reuss Gene “Punney Jacobs Louis Mauriello Tonney Fieht

Riverside sweepstakes golf roundup at Riverside Park course

Joe Conrad Jy fired a 76 net 68 to win the Riverside sweepstakes at Riverside Park Sunday. BR. T. Davis was one stroke back with net 69 after a 79-10-89. A field of 44 saw F. 3. Lunsford third with 88-18-70, tied for fourth were Leonard Cicero, Charles Staudt Sr., and Howand Hampton with 71s. Other Willow Springs results list Devon Furman 71 and C. N Snuffy Horlen 64, George Shine 66, Bert McDowell 72-45.88, Terry O'Daniel 80-12-48. Fort Sam Houston Scotch foursomes yielded Col. Charles Lewis and Joyce Lewis 71 net, with second place shared by Sgt. Reynolds and Mrs. Brown. Mark Wright won Willow Springs sweepstakes with 74-11-03. Ed O’Quinn 74-65. Del Rio golfer Otis Buster Sims scored a hole-in-one. Willow Springs Women’s title went to Mrs. Sikes with low gross 86, Krisch low net, Brash led nine-hole with 40. Brackenridge Park best-ball team Rudy Gordon, Lorain Young, George Terrell shot 66. Shine, Naylor, Let Christopher 67 after playoff. Next event July 15 at Fort Sam Houston Kinks.

Joe Conrad Jy Riverside Park Riverside Conrad BR. T. Davis Lunsford Leonard Cicero Charles Staudt Sr J Howand Hampton Willow Springs Devil Furman C. N“Snuffy Horlen George Shine Bert McDowell Terry O'Daniel Leroy Brannen Ed Carpenter Gross Lanah Lindsey Dr. A. T Zucht O Gross Charles Lewis Joyce Lewis Fort Sam. Houston H. Neyrey Sgt. Reynolds B. J. Brown B. Bass Mark Wright Fear O'Quinn Joe!Ratieron F. Roberts FE. A. Wheat Joe Ba Dr. S. van Wie RB. Wilson M. P. luMank Wilson J.K. Stark TL. Baubel J. E. Herring Travis Sikes A. J. Krisch Herb Brashear Sikes Krisch Brash Rudy Gordon Loraine Young George Terrell Brackenridge Park Roger Naylor Let Christopher Jack Rogers Vetttey C. T. Anderson Red Conrad Jay 15 Fort Sam Houston

DETROIT AND CHICAGO MEET IN TIGHT BASEBALL SHOWDOWN

Detroit and Chicago faced a rugged game with multiple pitchers in action. Key players include Appling Maynes and Cullendine driving runs, with Wells and Greenberg contributing for Detroit while Cleveland, St Louis, and others rotated through the later innings. Attendance reached 17,525 as the contest progressed with several hits, runs, and errors noted across the nine frames.

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Exhibition Baseball Expects Action in New York Area

Readable fragments describe exhibition games and scheduling in New York and nearby cities. Mentions players Quudavo ss and Robinson, Kraus, Jevee, Bombardl Warren, and teams including Philadelphia, Cincinnati, St Louis, Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Boston with early afternoon and evening match times.

New York Qudavo Wight Quien Robinson Wiarhos Schumacher Kraus Jevee Bombardl Warren Antonio Thine Linetic Baeling Hingston Philadelphia Dotsuit Louig Cl Netionat Lesrun Boston Phiiedginia Brooklyn Pittsbaren Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis Str Louis Pittsburgh St Do Droies SC Crowland Washington Baosion

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