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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1945

Page

5

Outsiders Win Holiday At Stake Races Nationwide

The holiday racing program saw Outsiders win four of seven stake races at Belmont and other tracks as spectators wagered a record $14.7 million across 43 venues. Stymie upset in Brooklyn Handicap at Belmont while Sea Swallow took Yankee Handicap at Suffolk Downs, and Diamond State at Delaware Park highlighted the day.

New York vPi Ethel .D. Jacope Stymie Brooklyn Belmont Park Charles Howard Buffolk Downs Greentree Suble É Dockstader Delaware Park David Straus Washington Park Louis B. Mayer Santa Anita Howard Wells Equifox R. A. Piiestone Belmont Combe Hirsch Jacobs Bobby Ferniine Hatle Brymir Eddie Avearo Pou Gui Soz Ga Halle C. Urhinowich Gebanowich Vickery Pep JF Manueey Walle Atmares A. Thint Peet

Hunt Speedy In L A Rodeo Shines At Fourth Of July Show

San Antonio rider Joe Hunt led a Fourth of July rodeo at Buck o Raa ranch tying for first with rowland and batey for second. Mac Gafford won the brown riding. Miss Murion Hubb and Miss Tuxie Wharton wowed the crowd which numbered about 2500, as Col Zack Miller presided and Akers directed the event.

Campion Ealtooper

Kaufman to Basile Rios Kaufman to Basile Rios

Abe Kaufmass Phyadelphia 15pounder announced today as the operant for Tony Rios, lightweight champion. In the main event of Metchimokey Frankie Ed wards boxing show at Bracken ridge park sports on Monday July 16, Kaufman is a rigged Inc who has fought top-notchers like Willie Pep and Fredale Atcher.

Abe Kaufmass Tony Rios Toxins Frankie Edwards Brackenridge Park Kaufman Inc Willie Pep Fredale Atcher

Brooks Sports Update From Brooks Field Gaiders Meet

Brooks Field Gaiders Thursday night action saw Brooks hold off Laredo 5 to 3 while other scores referenced include Foster Field teams facing Willow Springs Sunday and a mix of individual match results among Brooks and visiting players. The fragmented recap notes various names and defeats across multiple events with limited clarity on dates and contexts.

Fe Eam Nately Brooks Field Gaiders Foster Brooks Vield Laredo Garedo Linuxcore Golf Teaty of Brocka Foster Fielda Anc Willow Springa Norman Buck Brooks Aefented Lye Wood Bab Yingling Borok Sixt Jit Dorada John Ate Suitty Lareda Log Michelaons Nofmt Walter Nae Plo Frank Shea Envedin Fugat Ordear Noro

Legion Baseball Vets Post Strong In Opening Card

In Bexar County American Legion action the top Post teams including Alamo Heights Lions Post 78 and Jefferson Post 2 opened league play. Central beat Pomby-sponsored Post 376 6-2 at Pittman Sullivan Park as Norman Robertson struck out 13 in six innings. Jefferson Post 2 topped Heights Merchants Post 174 No 1 8-5 with Lefty Jack Jones winning. Edgewood Post 268 defeated South San Antonio Post 39 12-1 as Jones starred at the plate for Post 2 with a key two run homer in the fifth.

J Jefferson Alamo Post Edgewood Post Alamo Heights Lions Bexar Cunty American Legion Central la Tilk South San Antonio Charley Urhanowich Nouth San Antonio Post Jones

Kerrville Rodeo Marks A Big Local Success

Kerrville's annual rodeo at Troy High Stadium drew about 5000 fans over three nights. G K Lewallen led with two event wins bareback bronc and pull riding, while Battett, Brooks, Salinas, and Riley earned top spots in riding roping and related contests. Next local rodeo set for Coleman on July 14.

Kenvil Sing Kerrville Battett Brooksook Fallnas Doutheth Arm Riley Bandera Colemen

Temple all service softball tourney draws twenty teams

Temple Texas July reports about a two day all service softball tourney with about 20 teams expected to participate. pre tournament favorites include Barksdale field Randolph field Mc Cluskey hospital and Blackland Army Air field with many other service teams listed from Camp Wolters Hood and other bases.

Temple Tournam Temple Texas Services Barksdale Field Randolph Field McCluskey Hospital Blackland Army Air Field Houston Coast Guard Bergstrom Army Air Field Camp Wollers Kelly Field Ort Suit Houston Shellcats Tarik de Saumyer Camp Wolters

Historic baseball box score fragment with multiple teams

A dense OCR fragment presents box score lines for Fort Sam, Bande, Melly, Honda, and others, listing players, positions, at bats, runs, hits, errors, and pitching details. It includes inning-by-inning scores, winning and losing pitchers, and umpire names, resembling a loosely transcribed game summary from a period newspaper. The text also shows batting totals, bases on balls, and various fielding notes, with numerous player abbreviations and numeric stats.

Fust Bamav Ban Warcos Marco Brock Gomler Almada Sehourry Buyle Tinnings Sport Som Inge Ano Shehorn Lowrhner Sulentrep Blaty Zomleter Savino Miter Griswortl Suillentron Bwo- Uieet Royle Modics Ruse Fech and Smith

One American in Saturday’s Henley events

Henley on Thames England July sees one American entered in the seating events of the Henley regatta while Great Britain’s rowing class attracts numerous United States colleges before the war. The event was held after the prior contests and featured international participation.

Henley ON - The-Thames England Woods Fators Great Britain United States

Kelly Field and San Marcos collide in league action

Kelly Field Fuels moved into third by two points over San Marcos as the league schedule heated up. The 8:30 p.m. clash at Tech Field pits Kelly against the Navigators in a crucial matchup. Multiple all-star cards and Wednesday holiday games featured Fort Sam Houston, Randoph Field events, and a high scoring 15-inning tilt, with Walter Rothe and Clint Hartung delivering notable performances.

Kelly Field Fuels Third Pines San Marcos Navigators Tech Kelly Fort Sam Houston Fort Sant Sin Marcos Alist Kelly Rangers Honda Comets Randolph Parely Brooks Tech Field Frank Sattsosil Randolph Field Tramblers Cadet Center Warhawks Ordoks Field Ganders Loeses Fort Sam Houston Rangers Latters Christy Mathew Son Park Walt Rothe Brooks Field Tom Finger Ramblers Jo Dus Warhawks Steve Colosky Cadet Center Hrd Koster Woody Johnson Randolph-Warhawk Joe Janowski Sam Houston Grorre Lacey Iblg Mel Deutsch Great Hill Homer Gibson Clint Hartung Tomiéo Hondo Comet Gibson Tones of Kelly Riordan Shortston Lopes Barton Filet Davis Mole

Spotlight on Dusty Bougess and Baseball Uproar

Dusty Bougess, once overlooked by the majors, returns to the big leagues as an umpire in New York for the Giants-Yankees benefit game on July 9. Coach Andy Andrews shines in the Eastern League, while Army and transportation issues shape revived Texas baseball talks and spring travel rules. Babe Herman's 1945 comeback tale in Dallas highlights his clash with team management and a famed $25 sign prize, underscoring a lively era of sports ambition and chaos.

Dusty Bougess Kelect Ole i New York Andy Andrews Office of Defense Transportation Han Texas Baseball League George Puermann Port Sam Houston France Germany Faermamm Joe Devine New York Yanks Bob Smith Devine Bob Smith Mayzelle Granters Fine Nowler BI Grantor Dallas Ensig Victor Kooning Tily Naw Alg Okinawa Tokyo Davis Rice Bill Howry Randolph Field Fort Worth Fort Sam Houston Honda Aap Bergstrom Field Austin Babe Herman San Antonio Boston Red Sox Harry Benson Bob Coleman Boator Braves Herman Coleman Red Sox Patt Todt Ds Anatonie Babe Colsman Uma Terman Lefield Hermin

Angels Sweep Australian Tag Match in Wrestling Card

Angels form a strong pair for the Australian tag event at Municipal Auditorium. Levin and Rogers lose matches as Angels claim the main event victory with two falls by Diamond Drill and body pin. Bobby Managoff wins the semifinal. A 18 minute 败 match ends in draw between Al Boverlock and Frank Brown. Film holiday crowd 1289.

Levin Golden Angel Rogers Bobby Managoff Royayakers al Boverlock Frank Brown

Randolph Tops Brooks In High-Scoring Field Game

Clarence Pfeil returned to boost Randolph as Irvin Fortune homered twice and Rube Naranjo added key hits. Brooks mounted a late charge with a triple from Bill Knap and a ninth inning rally, but Randolph held on for the win before an estimated crowd of 800.

Navigator Chimber Lacey San Kareos Mel Alemeda Rangers Paul Hinchen Brooks Tech Randolph Clarence Pfeil Fleet Pfeil Fies Rinschen

Local sports brief from regional games headline

International lead shows Tersey City 7 to 3 and Newark Syracuse 19.8 while Baltimore Bay area results appear in summary of regional scores.

International Tersey City Newark Syracuse Baltimore

Behrens and Talbert Reach Wimbledon Like Tourney Center

Fort Lauderdale star Behrens advanced to the quarterfinals of the national clay court championship in Chicago, joining top players including Billy Talbert of Wilmington. Other entrants such as Angeline Francione and Pancho Bogura progressed in singles and doubles as the event continued at River Eypst cirb. The auction of rackets fetched $725,000.

Chicago Horgert Buddy" Behrens Fort Lauders Fiile Fla Alx River Eypst Don Francine Mexico City City Arcadia Bohrens Billy Talbert Wilmington Del Paul Scherrer Helens Franciaro Pancho” Bogura Keunday University of Mian Ohis Wick Yallad Charlie Sanson Wichita McMonie Fimblea Eyrnis Tatoort Strum Wiliam Londin Myanaton Charles Schaff Tugland Park Duzelle Ai Samaon Ralph Wills

New York A. C. Runner Sets Slower National AAA Pace

Joseph Mepysey of New York A C completed a two kilometer race in hours minutes and seconds to defend a national AAA title. His time lagged 14 minutes behind his last year's effort and the sprint was slowed to a walk by the heat and crowding.

Philadelphia Jozeph Mepysey New York A. C

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