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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1949

Page

14

Gerheauser Set To Face Oklahoma City In Texas League Clash

San Antonio Missions pitcher Gerheauser aims to rebound after two innings in the all star game as he tows the hill against the Oklahoma City Indians. Oklahoma City counters with George Zaverink seeking to even the series, while a Friday doubleheader with Tulsa looms and crowd hopes rise with a potential booster from bargain nights.

Lester Jacs Fieauser San Antonio Missions Oklahoma City Indians Gerheauser Oklahoma City George Zaverink Indians Mission Padres Oklahomans Missions Tulsa Procopia Herrera Tommy Fine San Antonio Tulsans Billy Byrd Jady Jocalites Itis Ed Levy Dick Rozek Rozek Summers Ffth Sommers

Princess Alpha orchid gift backs Mission games humor

The San Antonio Missions teased attendance with a publicity stunt offering the first 1000 women in Mission Stadium a Princess Alpha orchid from Hawaii. The humorous promo aimed to draw fans amid a losing streak, offsetting fan mood with fragrance and Polynesian romance lore.

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Slugfest Ends In Near Miss For Missions In Wrapping Nine

In a high scoring game the Missions and Indians battled through erratic pitching and 25 safeties. Earl Reid faltered in the ninth allowing San Antonio to erase a three run lead before a late double play and Grant's triple sealed a 9 to 8 loss.

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Oklahoma Sooners Lose Slugfest In 22 Run Marathon

In a high scoring game the Oklahoma Sooners and their opponent exchange leads as back and forth offense fuels a 22 run explosion. Key moments include late scoring runs from Kratzer and Haley and a decisive eighth inning rally by San Antonio A.B. team representatives.

Tennessee Kicako Pancha Gonnalen and Parker advance in nerves

Sports in Brief reports on Kicako Pancha Gonnalen and Frankie Parker advancing, with mentions of other players and events, including Sidney Schwartz, Jack Geller, and Racing results such as Myrtlewood Nevillean, plus references to Kentucky Derby, Empire City War Heldatics, and notable boxing and baseball notes.

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Dapper Dan Golf Starts in Pittsburgh Field

More than 150 hopefuls tee off at the $16,500 Dapper Dan tournament at Abama Golf Club. Vic Ghezzi of Edgewood, N.J. led last year’s champion effort with a 27 under par. Expected challengers include Cary Middlecott and Sam Snead as the 72-hole event runs through Sunday. Mesquite Girls Lose to Mexico City Adelitas 29-26 in OT after a 25-25 deadlock at regulation.

Pittsburgh CINS Abama- Golf Elub Vic Ghezzi Edgewood N. Js Cary Middlecott Sam Snead Mesquite Mexico City Texas Gins Adelitas

Locke Barred from Inverness Open Golf Event

Toledo July 14 The Inverness invitation golf tournament faced disruption as Stanley J McGiveran general terminian urged barring South African Bobby Locke from American play after he signed in and withdrew without excuse. Sam Snead contracted to fill Locke’s place for the July 21 24 event. Willie Anderson long noted for Open title consistency centuries ago.

Toledo Stanley J. McGiveran Jetermian Inverness Bobby Locke McGiveran George Schneiter Assn Locke Hitle Sam" Snead Ill Locke Ene Willie Anderson

United States Seniors Defeat Britain In Golf Matches

In England on July 14, the United States senior golf team defeated Britain in a two day competition. Houston player Hunt lost to Gatetner Hill in the singles as the U S team secured the overall victory with decisive match results.

Woxing England Whilte C. Hunt Houston Texas Gatetner-Hill United States

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