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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1945

Page

4

Cards Bat Away Rivalry With 27 Runs In Rout

The St. Louis Cardinals exploded for 27 runs and 36 hits in a doubleheader against New York, with Augie Bergamo delivering 22 home runs in the July celebration. Ray Sanders and Buster Adams aided Charley Barrett in an 6-4 win, as Bergamo stood out with power. The Cubs beat Boston 5-3, while Brooklyn's lead overlapped Cincinnati in a tight chase. Alvarez, Libke, and other stars contributed in a high-scoring baseball day across the league.

St. Louis Cardinals New York Augie Bergamo Gatdian Guttelder Laesi New York Prieiing Hell Bergamo Ray Sanders Buster Adams Charley Barrett Elewit Dlots Bill Voiselle Bud Byerly Breeze Picnie Angle Chicago Cubs Boston Tovice Brooklyn Cueinnati Bi Nicholson Bruins Hy Vandenberg Bob Logan Lagan Statler Hal Gregg Ber Dodgers Cincy Bucky Walters Art Herring al Libke

Ferrell Criego Retains Status Amid Sluggish Season Odds

veteran Washington catcher Rick Ferrell, 28, long seen as key behind the plate for the Senators, has mixed results this season. his 1721 games caught mark ranks among top wearers, with trade rumors and lineup shifts affecting his standing as the American League season unfolds.

Ferrell Cricago Shily Hon Rick Ferrell Washington Willy Ray Schall White Sox Ferrell Fie Christing Fie Selvalle St. Louk Browns Boston

Senators surge with homers to climb in standings

47 starts, Marine Pieretti and Mick ey Haefner led pitching as Barland Cut connected three homers boosting the Senators to third place, four and a half games behind Twtrall. CHtl drove in seven runs in the finale. Tigers added Boston veterans as new era began. Dave Ferry capped his 44th career win beating Tisty Trout. Al Renton, making his first start since an injury, earned a win.

Marine Pieretti Mickey Haefner Barland Cut Senators Twtrall Chtl Tigers Boston Tno Sith Dave Ferry Tisty Trout al Renton

Hayes Goes Cut Prankie Hayes Hurt in Seventh

Former sailor required help from Stubby Overmie as Hayes was hit behind the left ear by Al Gettel in the seventh inning during the doubleheader. Gettel won 3-2 over Allicy Reynolds. Steve Gromek earned the win in a 4-2 decision over Hank Borowy. Philadelphia ended a 14 game losing streak with a 3-2 victory. Rex Weyant confirmed Aaron Robins, discharged from the coast guard, will join the Yankees in Detroit Friday. Chicago White Sox released Sam West after discharge from the army. Brooklyn Dodgers announced Babe Herman’s return, releasing Ray Hayworth. Braves acquired Dan Henrikson from Milwaukee and shifted Armind Carfone to Ta dinapola.

Stubby Overmie Hayes New York al Gettel Gettel Allicy Reynolds Steve Gromek Hank Borowy Philadelphia Gt. Louis Pete Gray Cleveland Rex Weyant New York Yankees Aaron Robina Coast Guard Yankee Detroit Boston Cavada Boston Braves Dan Hernrickson Milwaukee Braves Award Pyle Ister Trus Mike Wiisney Armind Carfone Tadinapola Asso

Old Time Baseball Box Scores and Standings Snippet

Fragmentary baseball notebook recounts player names and box scores from multiple games. Mentions teams such as Boston Philadelphia New York Cleveland Chicago and Brooklyn with players. results and batting orders scattered across the page.

Ambiguous Conference Scores From Shaky OCR

Fragments show multiple team pairings and locations including New York Cleveland Washington Detroit and Philadelphia. The garbled text implies a schedule or results roundup with various city matchups and times but lacks coherent structure or complete details.

Greers Break Even in Monterrey Series

Greers draw even in a Monterrey series after an 11-3 home victory. The crowd of 720 watched 854.90 dollars in gate receipts as fans saw the locals win Wednesday, with Greer’s nine pondering a future four game set at Brenham or travel to Wichita, with noted players listed in the box.

Leintreer Hind &Token Monterrey Han Knit MowWerrey Greer Amy Blanca Meaitinez Valdez Vavella

Corpus Christi Golf Tourney Opens With Record 176 Players

Corpus Christi hosts the eighth annual invitation golf tournament opening round match play. A field of 176 golfers from 24 Texas cities and Monterrey, Mexico teed off. Medalist honors went to Raymond Parker with even par 72. Runner-ups finished 71. Lensy Branden, Wally Oluvh, and J. A. Nelson close behind.

Corpus Christi Reid Amateus Texas Monterrey Mexico Raymond Parker Tocal Air Field Supply Pallcn City Ohls Lensy Branden Wally Oluvh San Antoto Atd J. A. Nelzon Austins

Hudlin Hurls One Hit Win In Southern Loop

Veteran pitcher Wills Hudlin, formerly with the Cleveland Indians, tossed a one hitter for the Lite Rock Travelers, who beat the Peis 11 to 1 in the second game of a Southern Association doubleheader in New Orleans. The report also notes a slate of other scores and standings across the league.

New Orleans Wills Hudlin Cleveland Indians Lite Rock Travelers Peis

Amarillo Sky Chants Lose 26-Game Streak in Tie V

Amarillo suffers abrupt end to a 26 game win streak after a dramatic 4-3 loss to the Sheppari fleth Glebe Trotters in a 32 inning match. Durant reports highlight a Texas regatta with S G Wells of Dallas taking top spots, as entrants include Houston, Balls, Yor, Worth, Tyla and Abtiens.

Amarillo Amarillin Alpheld Sheppari Fleth Glebe Trotters Durant Durant Okla Texas Jake Tex Weenesway S.G. Wells Dallas Texra Houston Balls Yor, Worth Tyla Abtiens

Golf Roundup Highlights Fourth of July Club Events

The Fourthy of July golf roundup recalls 90 players at the Mag tournament with J R Walker and Mrs BL Ames winning prizes for longest distance. Walter, Gorman, Elis Green, Harold Herndon and Mrs Ames posted top scores amid Brackenridge and Fort Sam Houston events. A two month sweepstakes at Fort Sam Houston and an El Paso Open win by Les Jones are noted alongside Abilene and Indianapolis results and a wounded veterans golf exhibition.

Ers J. R. Walker BL. Ames Walther J. W. Gorman Elis Green Harold Herndon Mrs. Ames Steen E. J. Roe Mis George Grant San Antonio Fort Sam Houstonygolf Trea de- Jeitle el Paso Pie Les Jones SL Tours” Ors Deming Ale ii Jones Indianapolis Byron Nelson J Soncen Sap Byrd Jimmy Thomson PGA Hisn Sam Byrd

Fight Results Highlight Sparse Names Across Multiple Cities

A garbled report lists numerous individuals tied to boxing and rodeo results across many locales including Rochester Austin Mexico City St Paul Oakland Los Angeles Fresno Cleveland Spokane Seattle and Los Angeles. Names such as Jackie Graves Ming Jobles Whit Stone Pete Lakovich Bobby Zaneler and Ted Low appear amid unclear scores and placements.

Associatou Rochester Jackie Graves Austin Ming Jobles Mexico City Whitstone St.Paul Bill Bratson Rodeo Calif Oakland Abel Lucero Treano Loney Hill Los Angeles Pete Lakovich Fresno Iol Mike O'Grady Cleveland Westi Bobby Zaneler Ted Low New Bedford Sane Frankie Gimtel Spakdar Cal AL Willian Les Angeles

Andersson Closes In On Haegy World Record

Sweden July 5 Arne Andersson ran the 1500 meters in 9 45 his best time this season only two seconds from Gunder Maege's world mark After the race he said he was in better shape than last year when he ran 3 44 but admitted he sacrificed speed to save himself making it hard to beat the record

Gothsneusan Sweden Arne Andersson Gunder Maege Andersson

Erfurth Advances to Houston After New York AAU Wins

San Antonio reporters hail Erfurth and Samuels as new AAU junior national champions in 110 meter high hurdles and 100 meter dash. Erfurth, Brackenridge graduate, heads to Rice Institute to study and continue track and football. Samuels enters Army July 18 after May Jefferson High graduation. The San Antonio party praised the New York trip amid hot conditions, with coach Gorden and mentor Syturth lauding the athletes’ performances and crediting their conquerors.

Augush Erfurth Perry Samutts Shivasion New York Erfurth Brackenridge High Houston Rice Ine Etitute Samuels Jefferson Hfe Samuels Ravid San Antico Clark Gorden G. K. Samiels Perry Gorden Brackentlige Syturth San ‘Antonio Ted Haese Fort Sam Houston Texas Sginnals Barney Ewell Jack Tayelie Rei Aimeel

Biggest Sports Day Since 1941 Across Nation

New York reports the Fourth of July turnout the largest since 1942 with 699 172 sports fans watching races and major league games. Belmont Park set a betting record while 310 588 attended tracks nationwide. Detroit drew 45 376. Read Sox and Red Sox split as Hank Greenberg homered. Cardinals beat Giants at Polo Grounds with 40 560. Pacific Coast League led minor leagues with 12 000 attendance. overall major league turnout topped last year by 28 144.

New York Pearl Farbor Belmont Park United States Cardinals Giants Los Angeles Seattle American Association

Mystery of a Fort Benning Announcement Remains

Fragmentary lines recount a sprint rivalry and a future note on Charley Parker, Jefferson’s 1944 star, with scattered references to Samuels, Ran Ankalans, and a Fort Benning notice implying Parker’s attendance.

Samuels Ran Ankalans Charley Parker Jefferson Bisce Ib Fort Benning Parker Gorden Sait Aulstonia ¥. Mlc A. Surmnses Cal Jett

Mer tford 18 Elmiya 2 Willamenart B10 Alt Diing 27

In a cryptic score line the names Mertford Elmiya and Alt Diing appear with numbers 18 2 27 alongside Wyvathes Biewhamlun Tek and Reva, implying a contested or summarized sports result from an OCR fragment. The incomplete text limits clarity on teams, location, or outcome.

Mertford Elmiya 2 Willamenart Alt Diing Wyvathes Biewhamlun Tek Reva

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