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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1951
Page
4
A humorous personal note recalls summer pains of travel bills and pests. The author jokes about financial strain and the relief from a frugal week at home. The entry mentions an old Underwood typewriter possibly getting flocked for a few puffs of style.
The San Antonio Missions mahzigo reporter observed a Monday stadium tryout with UANL players impressing Manager JoJo White and Scout George Peters. A rookie of promise emerges from age 17, likened to early Mantle glory, while other hopefuls chase a prize and a shot with the New York Yonkers and Muskogee crew in a restless, uncertain prospect scene.
The piece speculates on Bill Veck taking over the St. Louis Browns in 1962 and pursuing Frank Saucier, former San Antonio Missions outfielder, to boost attendance. It suggests Saucier would need oil field work adjustments but could return to major league play, with Veck backing to help acquire him and improve the team.
Pete Taylor, right handed pitcher, re joins the San Antonio Missions from the Toronto entry of the International League. Taylor, who starred for the Missions in the early 1930 season, posted a 3 projectile 4 record in minor league action, with 35 strikeouts in 100 innings. The roster notes highlight Tommy Pine and a Houston Bulls visit, with remarks from manager Jal White and several players dealing with bumps and bruises as the Missions prepare for upcoming Texas League games at Mission Stadium.
Local bidder and several out of town parties negotiate for the Main Building line equipment including 26 allanes amid a noisy sale in a downtown area. Unclear names and dates due to damaged text.
Atlanta report says former Brooklyn Dodger Hugh Casey killed himself with a shotgun in a downtown hotel room after estranged wife Kathleen Casey pleaded by phone. She described a 15 minute argument to dissuade him from suicide and recounted his final words claiming innocence of paternity charges. The case involved a New York paternity suit over a child named Michael born in 194? and Weinstein family remarks followed Casey's death.
Mission President Joe McShane announced Tuesday that five prospects were chosen from the camp at Mission stadium in San Antonio for another look. The group includes three pitchers and two infielders. none have contracts yet as talks proceed with the local club. Notable names mentioned include Dale Miner, Bernard, Richard Weller, Fidel Gonzales, Gerald Kemp, and Paul Hubernack, with Fries stationed at Randolph AFB.
Louis July 3. Prominent stockholder Bill Veeck raised his stake in the St Louis Browns by converting holdings to 8572 shares and surpassing 73 percent ownership. Herbert Waltke, an earlier holdout, sold his stock, paving the way for Veeck to gain control of the club from the DeWitt brothers.
Brooks AFB to host Ft Sam Houston Rangers in an Inter vine baseball conference game Tuesday evening. Rangers beat Brooks in Monday action as Bob Brock led Ft Sam with a two RBI hit and 10 total knocks. Clit Green and ovence Gilbert each drilled a triple for the Rangers, while Binkley led Brooks with three singles. The Corpus Christi station swept a two game weekend series from Barksdale AFB. Navy, led by Al Wickersheim with four hits and two homers, won Sunday’s tilt as Bob Kein and John Feldman added RBI hits.
Texas Game Commission reports strong sentiment from sportsmen to retain current mourning dove hunting dates in both north and south zones. Executive Secre tary Howard Doidge n notes a late surge in votes reversed an early move toward a later season start.
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The CocaCola team claimed the first half championship in Alamo Heights Little League despite UL s loss in their final game. The Cokes were shut out by General Hole Supply in the second half twin bill. Potchernial’s Potchemniat’s produced an 11 4 score as Playland chirped and Ken Merrie tripled. Second half play begins next meeting.
Sammy Snead, White Sulphur Springs star, opened the PGA Championship final at Oakmont pulling 3 up on Walter Burkeman after 18 holes. Snead eagled the first hole and led by as many as five strokes, with Burkeman, a Grose Pointe native, rallying to stay within reach.
Pi-Calumet stable nominates Citation Coaltown Adi Blue and Rewireh for the $30,000 Fourth of July American handicap at Hollywood Park. Trainer Jimmy Jones enters the group while Morne Rush Be Fleet Study One Sudaw and Alderman are also listed as contenders as the event draws near.
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