Legion Allstar Game Rescheduled to Tuesday Night
The American Legion allstar baseball game, halted by wet fields at Mission Stadium, will be played Tuesday night weather permitting. If rain cancels, it shifts to Thursday. A San Antonio group and The San Antonio Light co sponsor set a North versus South clash with a North player to represent the area in August Hearst championship. Marvin McBee starts for the South with Art Neugebauer for the North. catchers are Lewis Hanson and Randolph Biesenbach.
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Sabbath rain cancels Central Catholic league baseball games
American allon league games scheduled for Sunday were called off by President J. W. Starkey due to wet grounds. The central Catholic team and others listed were affected by the postponement.
Australian Davis cup plans unchanged by Bromwich decision
Melbourne reports ALTA denies Bromwich on 1946 Davis Cup squad. Bromwich loss to Bob Falkenburg ends Wimbledon bid. In Cincinnati, Buddy Behrens upsets Pancho Gonzales to reach final. Irvin Dorfman faces Behrens while Dorothy Head and Baba Lewis reach women’s final. Kramer defeats Riggs in Buenos Aires exhibition.
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Fredericksburg Hill Billies hire Damron as head youth coach
Damren Damron, longtime Lubbock High football assistant, will become head youth coach for the Fredericksburg Hill Billies on August 15. He succeeds Chester Smokey Knerner who resigned to run a fruit farm. Damron is a McMurry and Springfield College graduate with Navy service in World War II and was active in student leadership. Roy Langerhans will serve as junior coach. a second assistant remains to be named.
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Wilburn Remains Unconscious After Crash
Jimmy Wilburn aged 39, former national dirt track auto racing champion, remained unconscious with a fractured skull and crushed chest after his car skidded off a turn during a race in Oskaloosa Iowa. He showed some improvement but remained nonresponsive at Mahaska hospital.
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Dead Heat in Two Horse Race at Westmoreland Handicap
In Jaraise England on Friday Blantadar and Desir finished a dead heat in the Westmoreland handicap over 2 miles and 4 furlongs. The two horses were the sole entrants and both led to the wire as bettors shouted and judges called for the camera.
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July 4 Lead Sparks Yankees to Near-Pennant Edge
The article notes July 4 standings rarely predict pennants in the American League. It recalls eight years of exceptions and cites 1940s history where Cleveland or Detroit led at midseason. It highlights the New York Yankees’ seven and a half game lead on July 4 as among the league’s largest in history.
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Donkey Bat Slated Here
Charity donkey softball event set for July 11 at Storey-Wood arena on Vance Jackson road. Only pitcher catcher and batter ride donkeys with runners mounting for first base. Funds go to the Eastern Star Tempie z2ssa.
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Princeton Wins Henley Regatta
The 150-pound Princeton University crew won the Thames challenge cup at Henley Royal Regatta. They defeated the Royal Air Force skymen by two and a quarter lengths in a one mile 560 yard race time 7 minutes 20 seconds. The Princeton eight tossed their coxswain into the Thames in celebration.
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Tight Race in American Loop Ends With Detroit Comeback
Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 6 2 as Hal Newhouser earned his eleventh win while four of Detroit’s runs came in the final three innings. Sid Hadley allowed only four hits through seven frames before the loss. Buddy Kerr sustained a possible fractured cheekbone after a line drive hit by Roy Campanella. Dodgers overcame a 5 2 deficit with a seven run seventh to defeat the Giants. Ralph Branca earned the win. Shelly Jones took the loss in his fourth appearance in four days. Major NL teams Pittsburgh Cincinnati St Louis and Chicago were not on the schedule.
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Struck on Head by Ball, Golfer Dies
A 45 year old Detroit area businessman, Charles Gabrielson of Trenton, was struck on the head by a golf ball while playing with office associates at a Saucony Vacuum Office course yesterday. He finished the round then collapsed at home and died after surgery. Police opened an investigation to identify the ball striker.
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Jalopy Races Set For Sunday At Seguin Highway Track
The Deyues Bow management plans a fiery program for Sundays Fourth of July jalopy races on the Seguin highway track. Seven events headline a 0 lap sweepstakes with a spectator chosen match race and a novelty race praised by fans. Jack Gilmore, winner of four events at the last program, is favored. Time trials begin at 2 20 p.m.
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Cleveland 8 St Louis clash in misty game notes
Box score and play by play record a rugged Cleveland 8 to 2 win over St Louis with Berchet and Garver keying the offense. Mentions Keltner, Dente, Robinson, and Boudreau with multiple hits and defensive plays. Attendance listed as 4081 paid.
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Houston Adds Bob Klinger To Buffs Roster
Houston reports former major league pitcher Bob Klinger, 28, signed by the Houston Buffs of the Texas League after his release from Oakland. He played for the Pirates from 1938 to 1943 and for the Red Sox as a reliever in 1946.
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Stanley Nine Baseball Travels for Hill Country League Game
Camp Stanley baseball team in the Hill Country League will travel to Boerne for a Sunday 1 p.m. game. The schedule also lists a Camp Stanley vs Stonewall league game at Camp Stanley.
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Brooklyn 7 New York 5 New York Drooke fees Bead Jon
Baseball game summary with Brooklyn and New York box score style notes. Players Gordy Whitman Jansen Hodges Campsuella Shuba Hodes and others highlight home runs, two base hits, and strikeout tallies.
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Cards Bring In Bill Baker
St Louis fans expect a boost as 37 year old Bill Baker joins the Cardinals from Columbus after a swap with Joe Garagiola He is set to join for Sundays double header at Cincinnati Baker previously came from Pittsburgh two years ago and has Major League experience in Cincinnati Indianapolis and the Pirates The move aims to bolster pitching support and batting for the Cards.
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Evans Varga Clash Headlines City Mat Show
Wrestling promoter Dorothy Livengood banners next Wednesday at the municipal auditorium with a 2 of 3 fall main event pitting Don Evans against 19 year old Billy Varga. Evans sets a fast pace as Varga proved last week beating Danny McShane. The show also features Blears vs Davis, Kudo vs Morelli, and Sonny Myers vs Gorilla Ramos opening at 5 30 p m.
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Tony Morelli
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Dan's Cafe Plays Lockhart Twice in San Antonio
Dan's Cafe Travelers of San Antonio host Lockhart in back to back games here. The doubleheader runs Sunday and Monday at the same start time with both games at the venue in San Antonio.
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