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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1945

Page

4

Denied Landis Investments Cost Baseball

Leslie M. O'Connor said Landis did not mismanage commission funds and voluntarily repaid losses. The statement cited a $29,000 loss in Insull securities, clarified as a salary reduction, with over $105,000 repaid in losses overall. Other disbursements included funds to the American Legion, Red Cross, and baseball programs, with routine positions noted after a meeting of owners.

Chicago Tate Kenesaw Luniis Iisica of Baseball Commission A. 5 Chandler John & Tan Leslie M. O'Connor Landis Lantiis Sitepluy Insull Corporation Oconny Landis Luk O'connor Shawed Lapus Diss American Legion Junitar Baseball Red Cr

Legion Baseball Armies Schedule Four Wednesday Games

Fragmented OCR summary lists four Legion baseball games set for Wednesday led by Lexan Annie Ort On four tilts at three different venues. A doubleheader at Timan Salvan Park starts at 2 pm with Mathews Trarkenritinal and Cerned 4 Past ATH quvinat against Catlinlic. Other lines reference Alam Howlsion, Sota San Antonio, and San Tal with unclear scores and participants.

Lexan Annie Eton Wedbesley Tuly Fourtin Drakehendter timan-Salvan Park Waitting Matehes Meetine Alam San Antonio Plaseyenne Faleeweml

A A Athletes Return From York Championship

Saturday's events in New York saw Ang ie Frhnth Pony Santuels and qdan Alilonso shine at the National A A U meet. They posted top results in sprint events and hurdles, with notable times by Max's Junior division competitors. Returning home Wednesday, they are praised by Percy Sant aols and Breckenridge coach Clark Govden for their performances.

Qdan Alilonso Acavlor Angie Frhnth Pony Santuels New York Percy GT. Santaols Clark Govden Breckenridge Dls Aghte Fae Perot Satwarday Fefurth

Baseball talks bridge United States and Mexico league plans

The United States Japan National League era discussion hints at postwar baseball links with Mexican teams and Cuban players. Fans buy out Juarez seats for Fourth of July all star event while Mexico considers all Mexican teams and local umpires like Nemo Herrera to lead games.

Harold Light United States Mexico Siember Rio Grate Liga Wacional National League—of Stavehlacs Balto Torreon Tarral China Juarez el Paso Texas U. S Corey Syhigh Scherwitz Baltor Nemo Herrera San Antonio

Brooks Sports Update from Sunday Victoria Match

In a Sunday match at Victoria Brooks Sports defeated Poeter frelt font 15 to 5 led by Tom Mend. Captain Jack and Lexera contributed as Desmond and Des added to the effort. International League action saw Raila 1 to 8 and Rochester Dithey postponed.

Phi Bienkn Weam Orbea Victoria Poeter Frelt Font NASA Seorine Tom Mend Wally Ulrich Humen Jack Can Halland Desmond Deas Lexera International League Raila Towanin Maaiveat Rochester Dithey

El Paso Open golf tour opens amid shaky field

In El Paso the Anmetown pro led Monday as Lake A’s Wally Harden shot 72 to take a one shot edge over several contenders including Snorle Horpbuckle Odessa pro and Angela N Bonin as rounds wrap up Wednesday.

EL Paso Tugh—Api Wally Harden Paso Feld Anthes Onen Snorle Horpbuckle Odessa Pro Angela N. Bonin Will May Chésiny Chanionehip Tle Fes Jones Gracetime Rem Deming Niv Bn Crk Can Ruserker Rizgy Meldoll’ Weaver Feat Mins Ant Dan Melemore Dallas Ya Ged Hrnon AP Lok Greenhell Emerzees Alien Tradax Jusuinie Garvican Poin Nickles Chy Tyeotho Jack Parr Electra G. B Smit Memphis

Monterrey Team Stays Over at Ted

Lonnie Greer's all stars split two games in a Mexican series at Ted Park after a 7-4 victory. Greer won the opener Sunday night and the Monterrey squad remains to face the VAMPIRA club Tuesday and Wednesday with a jitterbug contest and horse exhibition preceding the game.

Lonnie Greer Monterrey the Park Greer Mexico Creer Fellon Brown Greer Wellaves

Lions Battle At Softball Lions Clash At Highland Park Carnival

Highland Park Lions club softball teams face off at Engle Meldins field at 7 p m Tuesday as part of the Highland Park carnival. Lineups list Bob Layton Wilbur Lafferty Fred Smith Mike Jordan Johnny Truelt Narvey Watkins Dietert Bil Heil Huston Cruge and Harloncinie starters War Velten Hatty Gregg Oliver Holden Tom Stevens Wayne Simpson Grover Godntey Walter Ladage Howard Harris Bill Sbera Goell Wills.

Highland Pave Tifonseth Havigndale Lions Club Engle Meldins Ube Highland Park Lions Club Highland Parks Bob Layton Wilbur Lafferty Fred Smith Mike Jordan Johnny Truelt Narvey Watkins Roond Gruteher Dietert Bil Heil

Betz Opens in National Clay Court. Betz Comes Up Short

Pauline Betz begins pursuit of the national women’s singles title at the clay court meet in Chicago, facing tough draws and lingering regrets from last year. Mira Betz, last year’s champion, was ousted in the semis by Dorothy Bundy, as the field features top players like Francisco Segura and Billy Talbert in a crowded lineup.

San Antonio Fisy Mipy Chigawu Vuly F Sti Mira Betz Tash Dorothy Mey Bundy Miss Buncy Santa Monica Calif Tare Francisco Segura Mani University Billy Talbert Wilmington Bel Mets Bely Jine Clnelinati Miss Bundy Elizabeth Goelsoh Oak Park Segura Wedendina Talbert Keusdorian Alex George Kansas City Yalbert Noe Gharie Schsal Highland Park San Angelo Texas Wilan and Mary College Richard Wwarner Salt Lake City

Fight Results from a Chaotic 19th Century Boxing Card

A garbled OCR record lists numerous fighters and venues including Chicago, Cincinnati, New Orleans, Philadelphia, and Muncie. The fragment mentions weigh-ins, outpoints, and implied match results with several named boxers such as Star Costner, Roy Lewin, Infinity Finax, Billie Glenarts, Ben Lstell, and Henry Ball. The text is incoherent, but centers on fight outcomes and participant names.

Usit Polinde Costner Cincinnati Kaneked Owl Sopko Inkiy Esat Chicara Roy Lewin Muncie Dat Roockeort Oue Rovhy Lee Chivai Paltiniorn Ian Reddick Moark S.J Cuieare New Orletna Ben Lstell Oakland Caue Analiniy Jayes Chanaisa Mh Henry Ball New Orbema Jyatetad Costidae Miller Hroaitgh AllLwanken al Going Mitpatntad Pedra Pline Fim Bhabvey Providence Tney Ameo Philadelphia Yaale I. Ceveting Brad Ort Danie Lol

Recalled Milestone Fight That Shaped Boxing History

Toledo July 4 1929 saw Dempsey defeat Willard in a sensational bout at Bay View Park amid record promotion and public attention. The clash drew massive interest, spurred future prize fight growth, and cemented Dempsey as the era's dominant heavyweight icon.

Toledo Jack Dempsey Joss Willard Shampion Torbie Asio Bob French Stan Wren Alves Bev Wise Jack Dempsay Montgomery Flagg Dempsey Joss Wierd Bay View Park

Yankees chase major league on base record in midseason tilt

The second-place Yankees trailed in Chicago as 17 errors in nine games loomed over the trip. A late rally fell short in Comiskey Park as White Sox pitchers held their ground. The Browns and Giants also battled for position while managers eyed season marks and attendance figures climbed.

Yankees White Sox Chicago Comiskey Park McCarthy van Tell Tor

How They Stand AMERIVAS y AGI bet cece de ee

Fragmented text lists teams and scattered names, including Boston Philadelphia New York Chicago and Washington. Odds and results are garbled with inconsistent spellings. The readable fragments suggest standings or matchups but lack coherent events or dates.

Amerivas AGI Chirako Boston Esesk Washington Tauls Graveland Philadelpha Mondax Atonuus New York Guait Chicago Gebel Garbark Gana Trek Losin m

Unclear Schedule Fragments From City Tennis and League Notes

Fragmented OCR shows scattered sports and league items including tennis double headers and national league mentions. Names, cities, and dates are garbled, with references to Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York Cleveland Washington Chicago and others. Context suggests a schedule roundup rather than a single event.

Stirdule Nathanal Jengne Chicaze Rovtan Coola Hragkiya Sh. Dari New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Nokton Detroit Cleveland Waashinetoa Chicase Holinatnhin Hagia

Exhibition Baseball Great TaAt 68 Dominates Week

In a murky report, Exhibition Baseball showcases TaAt 68 and Bob Weller leading a victory over Brewers. The piece mentions Monday actions, a worker in the scene, and a win by Lakes and Rae alongside others in a tense, spirited game.

Bob Weller Ninelackers Miriam Jarwauked Mias Na Fariay Han Tien Rae Grew

Monterrey Seeks Spot On Golf Tour Next Year

Monterrey officials seek to host a Monterrey meet on the pro golf tour with prize money potentially rising to 7500 dollars. San Antonio Golf Association president Jim Goldfarb says formal approval from the Professional Golfers Association is awaited. Corcoran of the PGA will determine dates and prize levels, while a mountainside course by John Bredemus is noted as a future site. Election of directors will be held.

Jim Goldfarb San Antonio Galf Association Texas Goldrath Monterrey Dielfers’ Association Goldfart Yori Fred Corcoran Pri Thie Lankney Nele John Bredemus Merf Corcoran Texas Onan GLA San Antonio Galfers’ Association Salazars

Baseball's Service List Drops in Major League

Chicago reports manpower strains as baseball's wartime service list declines. The American League notes a peak of 252 players in service about two years ago, later easing to 267. Recent withdrawals include Wank Greenbera Delran Tirris Red Hetting Sart West and Charing Bowtes among others.

Chicago Wank Greenbera Delran Tirris Red Hetting New York Yankees Sart West Chicago White Sox Tre Appleton St. Inuis

Service Loop Shifts to Wednesday Games

The Service Baseball league moves Tuesday games to Wednesday due to the Fourth of July holiday. The Chesday night game at Tech field starts at 2 30 p.m. Wednesday. Remaining Wednesday games end at 3 p.m. with Fort Sam Houston meeting the San Mateos Navikatis at San Matvos.

Service Baseball League Chesday Tech Feld Randolph Field Ramblers Teaders Brooksfield Fort Sam Houston San Mateos Navikatis San Matvos Kelly Field Hendo

City Softball Weeknight Playoffs And Friday Schedule

Local softball hosts mixed results with several games slated across venues. Denver Helhis leads Denver league with two wins and no losses as Woodlawn Lake faces Lions at 7 pm. Junior divisions feature Highland Park, Stay Tealvndian No. 2 and others in a packed slate on Wednesday and Friday evenings.

Tity Playground Teagur Denver Helhis Leumuc Loadinis Woodlawn Lake Mn ‘Thesday Lions Felt Mane Pate Weiekis Garcia Why

Detroit Races To Resume At Ryle Grounds

Racing at the Ryle Grounds in Detroit was set to resume on a date in September after a Michigan racing commission conference led by Commissioner Dowling. The program paused last Saturday amid few entries. horsemen petitioned for changes. Dowling announced purses would be regraded and purses redistributed in response to the requests.

Hervroit Ryle Arlelisis Wed Dowling Michigan

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