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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1946

Page

2

Texas junior golf tourney opens with 540 players

The 20th annual Texas State junior championship began at Breckenridge Park with 540 Texas golfers. Winners advance to the national juniors at Allan Hill Club in Detroit, with events running through Friday and a barbecue trophy presentation. Coaches and officials led the opening day, including Murray Brooks and George Ausbach.

Allan Hill Club Detroit Texas Breckenridge Park Breckenridge The Light Murray Brooks Brackenridge Hause George Ausbach Texas P. G.A San Antonio George Shine Ted Menefee Larry Nichols Charley Hieln Pisard

Talbert Favored as Western Clay Court Opens at Indianapolis

Indianapolis July 8 Billy Talbert ranked number two in the nation was the favorite in the women s division as the Western tennis championship opened at Woodstock club Frankie Daniel who beat Talbert in forest yesterday did not enter Kara Krase of San Francisco won the Indianapolis Women s title defeating Virginia Kovacs and Sarah Palfrey Cooke did not defend her title in doubles with Mulloy of Miami Falkenburg and Cushing teamed for a 124 110 62 victory

Indianapolis Billy Talbert Avas Woodstock Inti Frankie Ser Talbert A Forest Ill Kara Krase San Franccisco Virginia Kovacs Aif Sarah Palfrey Cooke Lampion

Junior Golf Pairings at Brackenfield Park Qualify Big Field

A list of morning and afternoon tee times for junior golf at Brackenfield Park shows players from Dallas Fort Worth San Antonio Austin Abilene Houston and Beaumont scheduled in blocks from 8:30 to 12:05 with numerous names including Don Millenfer Rogar Novick Bobby Cipri Charlie Sunerue and Bill Evans among others. Readouts indicate a wide field competing for the junior championship with pairings staggered by minutes and city affiliations.

Yood Monlay Brackeneldge Park Don Millenfer Dallas Rogar Novick San Anatnlo Chester Hawser Kerrville Bobby Jor Cipri Gregklons Blerling Browning San Antonio Charles Sunerue Iston Lias Jay Staith Venn Eidade Reid Warren Higgins Augin Joe Coen Arline Gene Towry Fort Worth Bobbemaan Jimmy Thomas Preston Moore Houston Lee Law Renee State Lowrey Beaumont Getvig McGraw Abilene Steve Haya Austin Bill Evans Cheenatts Ten Briar Wilson Johnny Welsh Don Nichols Ban Antonio van Lewis Gurvis Mair Corne George Teeveh Ptai Ihigen Finicomb San Ane Bo Fowley I Ryan Joe Conrad Barantenite Holby Martin Lloyd Cole Ham George Satinb Beuwnouwy Liter Gaara Don Jones Jerry K. Robinson Shapman Nebumeas Ott Worlk Robey Felhunten Jor LoBue Biwued Culotte Pet Yes Hilly Antonie Barnard Piviste Ean Bishop Fort San Donald Ray McGraw Jos Movel Ban ‘Antonio Fay Mond Biandish Pat Symong Loy Bob Daubert Boon Jimmy Gerhard Rob ‘Teyler Kenneth Cain Jame Eparignin Chick Brandt Jr Larry Fotaeeh Fort Sam Houston Tseng Bymons Sat “Anefonios New Orlaens Fio San Anton Davi Walt Ban Antonio Floyd Addjueson Don Raybourne Ban _Antonio Gheriee ‘McAlod Wortham

Week End Golf Roundup Involving Texas And National Stars

Results from Texas links champion Dudley King at Robert Todd Lincoln Memorial and from Cary Middlecoff’s Colonial Country Club win in Memphis. Other notes include Willow Springs events in Seguin and Abilene, and the 1946 women’s national collegiate title push in Columbus.

Austin Dudley King N. C U.S Draeger Texas Public Memphis Tenn Cary Middlecoff Mermphian Chick Evans Chicago Don Schumacher Dallas Arthur MacDonald Spe Goldman Columbus Ohio Collegeland Dorothy Germaine Lite Beaver College Jenkintown Jay Shuson

Gulf Coast Tennis Championship Crowned Winners

The Gulf Coast Tennis tournament concluded Sunday with Kelly and Margaret Eby claiming top honors. Kelly defeated Emil Colaignares in straight sets to win the men’s singles, while Eby won the women’s singles over Ethel Norton. Additional winners emerged in doubles and junior divisions including Mrs. John Seogrins and Miss Northg for women’s doubles and Eugene Letson Galveston among others.

Svesyon Jury Cap Alio Kelly Margaret Eby Houston Kelly Tree Emil Colaignares Ethel Norton San Antonio John Seogrins Jelveston Bernard B Bltnton Dallas Tom Nixon Keyn* Limes Jason” Marton Oustin

Races Free to Fans at Stotts Polo Field Event

Nine matched horse races were held at the Stotts Polo Field Amusement Center track Sunday afternoon with no admission charged. The 40th annual event drew spectators despite several scheduled matches failing to materialize.

Stotts Polo Field Beransi

Joe Moore Wins Corpus Invitation Amateur Championship

Joe Moore Jr. added to his list of honors by winning the Corpus Invitation amateur tournament in Corpus Christi. He edged Tony Miller Jr. of Austin by one stroke after a solid round of 66, finishing strong with a birdie and a late surge to seal the title.

Joe Moore Jr Corpus Christi Aoneup Tony Miller Jr Austin Hale Monte Conract

Feller and Passeau to start All Star Game

Bobby Feller of the Indians and Claude Passeau of the Cubs will open for the American and National Leagues at Fenway Park. Manager Steve O'Neill and Charley Grimm announced the selection as part of the All Star lineup with Feller to start for the A L following a Sunday win.

Boston Bobby Feller Cleveland Indians Claude Passeau Chicapo Cubs Fenway Park Steve O'Neil Detroit Tigers Charley Grimm Chicago Cubs AI Schornhead Louis Deldana Philadelphia Johnny Hopy Zeaton Johnny Pesky Dow Ti- Magein Ted ’Williaray Charley Keller New York Bobby Doers Mickey Vernon Washington Ken, Keltner Cleveland Frank Hayes Feller Indians Chicago White Sox White Earl Hilligan O'Neill Detroit Hal Newhouser Spurgeon Spud” Chandler New York Yankees Newhouser St. Louis Browns Passeau Claude St. Louis Cardinals Charlie Seegar Grimro Kirby Highe Brooklyn Dodgers Truett Sewell Pittsburgh Pirates Howie Pollet Joe DiMaggio Yankee

Baseball Stars Lead in Opening Night Action Across Leagues

The box scores show Wessocome, Wiltiaras, and Newhouser among the top performers. Sox defeated Senators 13-1 as several hitters combined for four hits apiece and five walks. Newhouser notches his 18th win, while Lopat blanks the Indians in a 3-2 victory. Keller homers for the Yankees in a 7-3 win. Koslo loses to Giants in a 1-0 opener and Giants win 10-2 in the nightcap. Rowell drives in the go ahead run for the Dodgers in a 4-2 win. Lukon drives in five for the Reds in a 6-2 win.

Wessocme Evea8 Ded Wiltiaras Red Sox Mara Sox Senatora Hal Newhouser Tigers Browne Bob Feller Indians Ed Lopat White Sox Peiler Lopat Tribe Mickey Witek Giants Dave Koslo Phillies Bama Rowell Braves Pee Vive Reese Dodgrs Rowell Reese Dodgers Eddie Lukon Reds Cubs Joe Garadioly Howie Polett Garagiolu Hess Carde

Simons Pack Triumphs in Narrow 5-4 Win at Kerrville

Simon's pace baseball team returned from Kerrville Sunday night with a 5-4 victory after an eighth inning run decided the game. West Texas, New Mexico, Lubbock, Pampa, Clovis and Amarillo are named among the listed scores and places.

Simon Kerrville Ball

Baseball Box Scores Highlight AL and NL Action

Box scores show Cleveland and Chicago results along with Boston Washington details. Notable hits include two base and three base scorers, with Feller Grove and Newhouser among pitchers, and emphasize scores, hits, and errors across multiple games.

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Nelson Back In Win Stride

Nelson returns to winning form after a two stroke victory at Columbus Open earning 2500 dollars and boosting career winnings to 16703.75. The performance places him among golf greats with notable rivals and a strong field including Hogan and Demaret.

Columbus Ohio Byron Nelson Texas Nelson Ben Hogan Yron Nelsom Oliver Demaret Sand Herman Keirer Baroig Es “McBpaden Ray Ht Dim Ferrier Mony Hogan Pena Nhan Craig Wood Gene Kates Ea Furgol Shishyood ,Jr Ray Marcum

Robson Runs Out of Gas Ted Horn Wins Dirt Track Race

Robson of Los Angeles led the Indianapolis 500 winner until gas ran out on the 49th mile. Ted Horn of Patterson, New Jersey passed him to win the 50 mile dirt track race at Lakewood Park. Billy Devore of Indiana was hospitalized at Williams Grove after a crash that tore his car through a guard rail and down an embankment.

Robson Ted Horn Atlanta Ans George Robson Los Angeles Patterson N. J Lakewood Park Williams Grove Billy Devore Indianapolis Auto Corisle Hospital Wiliams Grove Ilyefool

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