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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1949

Page

13

Hot Windups Forecast in Both Loops

Major pennant races look headed for two triple ties at midseason as Casey Stengel Burt Shotton Joe McCarthy Connie Mack and others voice optimism about their clubs. Joe McCarthy Gar McCarthy and Connie Mack insist their teams will finish strong despite Boston Red Sox surge and Philadelphia Athletics chase. Stengel downgrades Red Sox but predicts A's and Yankees will vie for the top spots while Connie Mack remains hopeful amid chatter of renewed title chances.

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Dodgers Hopeful on Stretch Drive in Lively Baseball Notes

A fragmented baseball column notes Dodgers manager optimism amid a tight pennant race with St Louis and Brooklyn. It mentions pitchers Mix and Martin, infielder Low Klein, and stars like Southworth and Dyer shaping a late-season push while Cincinnati and Philadelphia contest for position.

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Texans Shine as Publinx Golf Reaches Fifth Round

Lone Star players, led by Vernon Smith and Walter King, advance in the Publinx Golf tournament as action moves into the fifth round in Los Angeles. King previously beat Joe Rev Ruby while Smith defeated Bol Dudon to reach 1 up after 19 holes.

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Romero Shooting Por Tithe Match Headlines Wrestling Conflict

Rivalries flare as Myers defends title in a dramatic heavyweight wrestling show. Romero fights through, Ramos pressures the champion, and Byers meets an opponent in a special event that shapes the championship scene with decisive pins and close calls. Venue and exact dates are unclear.

Mrs Mann Battles Back In Invitational Women's Golf

COLORADO SPRINGS Colo July 14 UP The golf game of Mrs Russell Mao Lincoln Neb is still sharp Though Lucille Robinson Des Moines defeated Mrs Je Shaw Colorado Springs in a notable 4 and 3 match In today 98 hole play Mrs Mann medalist in her meet will face Alys Virgil Proctor Colorado Springs city champion who beat Pat Manning Denver Fat Garner Midland Tex defeated Janice Voigt Denver in a separate match

Colorado Springs Colo Russell Mao Lincoln New Lucille Robinson Des Moines Je &. Shaw Mann Alys Virgil Proctor Coloraide Springs Pat Manning Denver Fat Garner Midland Tex Janice Voigt

Dykes Jabs Out 27th. Win in Row

Bobby Dykes of San Antonio extended his winning streak to 27 by defeating French champion Jean Walasack in a ten round decision at the Causeway arena in Miami. Dykes, badly hampered by a hurt right hand after a first round knockdown, used sharp left jabs and ring movement to outpoint Walasack as 8,400 fans roared.

Miami Fla Bobby Dykes San Antonio Jean Walsaic Causeway Arena Walasck Bobby Robby Walzack Jean Walezack

Fort Sam Houston Women golf tourney set in New Braunfels

The Ft Sam Houston women will stage a walking tournament at Landa Park in New Braunfels next Wednesday. Participants should contact Mrs. Robert Gaskill by Monday afternoon, with Mrs. Woodrow Bryant Mrs Charlotte Olive and Mrs Robert Arnott posting a 2 best ball 49 14 31 to win a nine hole event. Second place went to Mrs. R E Chambers and others.

Sam Hougton Gallash New Braunfels Landa Park Robert Gaskill Woodrow Bryant Charlotte Olive Robert Arnott R. E. Chambers Cole Mys F. E. Lamber Aires Gerromn Hans Hafner Ar 'Bhe San Antono

Bill Capps to Buffs in Houston Exhibition Switch

Bill Capps says there is no security in a baseball job. He warmed up with Tulsa Oilers to face the Houston Buffs as Grayle Howlett and Allen Russell arranged a cash deal for Haf. Capps moved to Houston and played third base as the Buffs faced lineup injuries from Sally Hemus. Capps is batting .220.

Houston Bill Capps Tulsa Estrmates Houston Buffs Oilers Grayle Howlett Allen Russell Butt Russell Capps Hoslor Bin Sally Hemus Ft. Worth

Baseball Schedule And New York Yankees Franchise Note

The page outlines a dense slate of National and American League baseball games with times and matchups for Thursday through Friday, including Chicago at Philadelphia Boston at St Louis and New York at St Louis. It notes the New York Yankees are the newest American League franchise, joining in 1909.

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Fight Results Highlight Mixed Boxing Actions Across Venues

Boxers from New York Luzerne Pennsylvania Bridgeport Youngstown and San Jose feature in a series of outpoints and near finishes. Notable bouts include Alves defeating Terranova in a packed arena while Tawich and Rooney clash for a decision. Other results mention Bieta and Chaves with varying percentages in smartly contested rounds.

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Saint Augustine pitcher Stan Karpinski notches 20th win

Stan Karpinski, a 26 year old veteran pitcher for the Saint Augustine Saints, won his 20th game of the season in a 2 1 victory over Palatka in 11 innings. He is believed to be the first pitcher in organized baseball to reach 20 wins this year in the Class D Florida State League.

ST. Augustine Fla Stan Karpinski St. Augustine Saints Palatka

Parish League clash at Holy Name field Thursday

St Josephs of South San Antonio and St John Berchman meet in a Parish league baseball game at Holy Name field at 1 pm Thursday. St Agnes edged Sal Fernando 8 7 in a close contest on Wednesday with Bob AmyStrong aiding with two doubles and two singles. Notre Dame names Jack Wilkinson assistant varsity track coach in Portland Maine on July 11.

St. Joseph's South San Antonio St. John Berchman Holy Name Field St Agnes Sal Fernando Bob Amy Istrong St. Agnes Armstrong Rodrigues Hevwane Dex Fohnen Robles Notre Dame Portland John Jack” Wilkinson Tor University of Notre Dame

Amateur Baseball Matches Set Across Town Friday to Sunday

Amateur baseball features the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Ay mk Bemen at Richter Field Friday. FLOW hosts Kerpyille wn j versus the Athletics at 3 pm. Sunday the Mohawks travel to Segulit Viday to face the Fiemann Ravblers in the third game. The Mohawks won all three prior matchups.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Ay Mk Bemen Richter Field Wall Kerpyille Astor Mohawks Segulit Viday Fiemann Ravblers Ramblers Jory Wes Starke Park

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