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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1949

Page

8

Dykes Wins Over Hersh In Texas Boxer Battle

Bobby Dykes of San Antonio dominated Al Hersh of New York East Side in a 10 round decision before about 3200 fans. The Texas youngster kept control from the start and withstood Hersh’s late rallies earning a wide verdict. Dykes, riding a 26th straight win, plans a title bout with welterweight champion Jean Walczak next Wednesday at the same arena.

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Fight Results Across Various Venues and Fighters

Fragmentary boxing results list multiple fighters with outcomes such as outpointed, knocked lead, and disputed decisions. Names include Charley Puxari, Deacon Lora, Ray Kenedy, and others with unclear affiliations, venues like Topeka and New York, and mixed scoring notes from unspecified bouts.

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Legion baseball series wraps with high scoring games

Legions in San Antonio contest post 388 South San Antonio toppling 386 Harlingen 24 to 4 in a malodorous three and one half inning rout. Burhan’s Post 589 tops Post 178 53 to 42 as Central Cathedral Wood slips to 42. Brackenridge and Jefferson open games without decisive results as night falls at Convoy Park.

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Blind golfers tee off in fourth national tourney at Plymouth

In Norristown Pa 18 totally blind golfers from the U S and Canada begin a 36 hole medal play event at Plymouth Country Club. Guides provide course directions and distance cues while players perform the stroke.

Norristown Plymouth Country Club Canada Ron Double Pac

Parish softball finals set after two out of three

The parish softball playoffs narrowed to final two games as Fernando and St Alphonsus won key contests. San Fernando defeated Leu’s 7, St Alphonsus beat Mi Pall Tira, with games scheduled at San Pedro No. 1 and other venues Friday night.

Fernando St. Alphonsus Wis Jeanne Anftball Chison Pionshin San Fernando Leu's St Alphonsus Lutte Oiuy San Pedro No. 1 Ditemond S.A. Bruren Pervita

Amateurs Triumph in Texas Cup Golf at River Crest

In Fort Worth Texas amateurs defeated professionals 108 to 86 to win the Texas Cup at River Crest Country Club. Joe Conrad of San Antonio posted a six under par 66 in a 36 hole match to highlight the amateurs’ victory, their first since 1941.

Uy Wile Texas FY. Worth River Crest Country Club Ht. Worth Gimon Pyres Joe Conrad San Antonio Wraren Smith Gene Towry Jack Munger Graham Ross Aptaiony Jarvis Wiliams Todt Fenelee Frank Champ Billy L. ” Éy. Cramnel Breard Mim Royal Hogan Don Murphy

Sam Snead Leads Reading Open With 63

Sam Snead shot 63 in the opening round of the Reading Open to lead with seven under par. Lawson Little and George Lovell Jr. posted strong totals as the field contends with a tight, tricky course and emphasis on accurate iron play and clutch putting.

Reading Sammy Snead Snead Cary Middleoff Sammy Tal Grae Lawson Littl Gee Big George Lovp Jr Clearwater Fla. Law Los Angeles Law

Seguin hosts National Baseball congress semi pro tourney opener

fragmented OCR report from Seguin describes a semi pro tourney in progress with teams White Sox and Aztecs in action. multiple player names and lineups are listed amid garbled venue notes and scores, including a 17 4 San Antonio win and future matchups scheduled for Saturday evening.

Sian Jtonio Brauntels Dan Sigvin Aztecs San Maré Blue Sox Bow Tinbeav P Bierenbach Arriniega- Rush Livingston Bre Windtig Ward

Callahan Trophy Award Revived At State Meet

The Callahan Trophy returns for the Texas state meet with four players forming a team to compete in the Stanley Callday qualifying round. The revived trophy honors the junior golf championship tourney, with Brackenridge Park hosting the event amid strong participation and a group photo of the four finalists.

Texas Hunior Brackenridge Park

Kramer Ref At L A Bouts In Intercity Clash

Maj. John Kramer of Brooke Army Medical Center will referee the Tuesday boxing cards at Wrestlethon arena promoter L L Bally Baldesareli announced. A five bout program starts 8 15 p m with Buddy Baggett of Dallas facing Torreto Hivas of El Paso in the main event and public workouts scheduled Sunday and Monday at the Sportsman's club. The Light and the Texas section of the Professional Golfers Association back the event with a large trophy for the winning intercity team.

The Light Texas Aasa Callahan San Antonio Mont John Kramer Brooke Army Medical Center Wrestlethon Arena L. L. “Bally Baldesareli Louis Quiitanilla A. C. Waits Herman Schuchardt George Ifuntress Buddy Baggett Dallas Torre

Golf Leaders Readiny July We CAP Hirst Town

Golf leaders at Readiny July We CAP Hirst Town Open include Sam Snead with 30 3 and 30 34. Alexander carded 32 38 70, John Mover and Ed Forral posted scores around 10 and 70. The event features multiple players such as Jack But, Jimmy McHate, and Kickwood with varied totals.

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Span Am League Club to Meet Moonglow in Doubleheader

Deportive, second-place team faces Moonglow Athletic Club in the first game of a Spanish American League baseball doubleheader at Brackenridge Park Polo Field Diamond. Sunday events include a 4 30 p.m. start with Dave's Used Cars and Quality Drive Inn clashing later.

Deportive Moonglow Athletic Club Brackenridge Park Polo Field Dave’s Inn

Two boats start Klamath River race amid rough conditions

Only two of six scheduled boats appeared for the 176 mile Klamath River outing. One boat, damaged at a mill, struck a rock mid race and took on water. Crewmen attempted quick repairs to stay afloat.

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