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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1950

Page

2

Big League Baseball: Scores and Schedule Shown

The page lists American League and National League matchups with team pairs and times. Highlights include Brooklyn vs Chicago and New York vs Pittsburgh with several games noted at 1:30 and 2:90 slots, plus standings glimpses and daily schedule items.

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Baseball Roundup From the Philadelphia Lineup

A scrambled baseball roundup lists players like Campanella, Rush, and Oren for Philadelphia and New York stars amid scattered scores and lineups. The report mentions Homer hits, notable pitchers, and various team references across cities, with uncertain fragments detailing games and performances.

Wear Ellis Battle in Jr Final Paris Star Thrills Em

Wesley Ellis Jr and Frank Wear Jr clashed in the 21st annual state junior golf tournament final at Brackenridge Park amid soggy, slow greens. Wear used a borrowed putter to edge Maxwell 1 up after a dramatic 36-hole duel, while Ellis built a commanding lead over Stobaugh. Trophy presentations followed the finale in the park clubhouse.

Johnny Janes Wesley Ellis Jr Sen Antonio Frank Wear Jr Demon Paris Brackenridge Park Tewney Morris Willams Austin The Light Texas PGA San Antonian Vof Texas Han Floyd Aduington Dallas Billy Maxwell Ellis Sands Elwyn Stobaugh New Braunfels Alce Pai

Double Win Boosts S. A. Near Second

Frank Biscan, San Antonio ace, leads the Missions as they chase second place in the Texas league standings. The 4 game Mission winning streak grows as the Ft Worth Cats visit for a game series with Biscan to start Saturday night. Lefty Sleater and Vernon Taylor shine in a 5 0 shutout of Tulsa, while San Antonio bats rally in the fourth to push ahead. The twin bill featured strong defense and few walks, with both teams turning multiple double plays and rain limiting attendance to about 2600.

Howard Wilkins Frank Biscan San Antonio Don Heffner Ft Worth Cats Biscan Tals Lefty Lou Sleater Vernon “Peta” Taylor Ant Anderson Frank Saucier Walt Post Bose Anderson Jim Dyck Wes Hamner Sleater Sullivan Charley Grant Harry Donabedian Manner Danny Balch Taylor Risiig Oklahoma City Padres Lallies Fhurry Walker Cross Tulsa Grant Frank Mancuso Bill Murthy Missions Tulse Wichita Falls Ware

Junior Golf Pairings and Consolation Schedule

The article lists junior golf pairings and consolation rounds with players Baris Saavedra Atwell Thorkton Wa Wiel and many others, showing tee times around 9:10 to 10:40 and venues in San Antonin and Cairn with results and ties. It details 128 holes of play including practice and finals with various groups and matchups.

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Junior Golf Results Amid Busy San Antonio Event

Reports from a San Antonio golf meet show Antonio Antone and Stanton Moo advancing to late rounds. Players such as Symone Sane Amtanten, Garrett, and Don Adgington earned consolation spots while Morning Young and Goores rallied in 18 hole play.

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First heavyweight title under Marquis of Queensberry rules

Sports quiz notes a 10 pm KARMs episode discussing the first heavy weight championship under Queensberry rules. The Light's Sunday sports section will publish the complete answer. The comic reply cites Pucky Medwick as the only player removed in a world series by commissioner Landis during the 1935 Tigers-Cardinals clash amid fan unrest.

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Inverness Golf TOLEDD Round Results and Standings

Golf tourney round results list players such as Fred Haas, Snead, Mangrum, and Palmer with close matches and shifting standings. The report names teams and individuals, notes round by round outcomes, and highlights leaderboards including Snead, Mangrum, and Alexander amid dense OCR sports shorthand.

Fred Haas Hinsomskiy Alexander Jarbert Bob Eliya Mangram Gary Madlecott Jimmy Domaietdack Warvisan-Oliver Siead Yans-Hawes Mamilton-Jarbert Mangram Middlecott jemarét-Burke Damaret Burke Mercier Fieger Palmer Aluua J Kchatts Iainilign Onus Ransom Alexander Minus Derard Aurke Mips Batu Ened Ales Boning Fina Achottt Auritton Une Viatsiln Feral Pas Pxundlon Rhe Rae Cheryter Harrison-Oliver Teuther-Piciner Middlecott Ransom-Altinniler Darmaret-Birke Harrison Titer Héather-Palmer Ransom-Alexander Thankinay Herpert Stamtton

Lemon Pacing Cleveland Drive to pennant bid

Cleveland star Bob Lemon leads the Indians in a pivotal mid summer pennant drive. He dominates with a 13th win and a hot bat, while Tommy Byrne endures control troubles for the Yankees. Detroit and Boston chase, with Reed, Reynolds and Musial contributing as season stakes rise.

Giants Win 7-5 Over Pirates to End B-Game Streak

The New York Giants erupted for seven runs in the first inning to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-5. Wes Westrum launched a homer, Eddie Stanky had two hits in the inning, and Cliff Chambers was chased early as Sheldon Jones struggled. Sal Maglie secured his fifth win as Danny O’Connell, just recalled from Indianapolis, contributed two of eight Pittsburgh hits.

Phil Cavaretta Brooks Billy Cox Gene Hermansiel Duke Sniders Cavarretta Cox Bob Rush Rooke del Crandall Walker Cooper Boston Cincinnati Reds Warren Spahn Bobby Hogue Spahn Ewe Ohachorat Crandall Frank Smith Ralph Minor Pittsburgh New York Giants Pirates Wes. Westrum Saun Eddie Stanky Cliff Chambers Sheldon Jones Pirate Sal Magne Danny O'Connell Indianapolis

Phils to Lose Simmons Two Weeks in August

Philadelphia reports Curt Simmons will miss two weeks of the pennant race. The pitcher will serve a National Guard tour with the 108th Field Artillery Battalion at Indiantown Gap from July 29 to August 12. Simmons has pitched for three years of service, marking his first absence during a pennant drive.

Philadelphia Curt Simmons Tien 108Th Field Artillery 2Th Indiantown Simmonds

Spillway Races and Auto Races Set For Saturday Night

Spillway races include wowler finishing second in the Spillway track event with 298 points and leader Bob Glassi facing trouble in the eelly auto races on the Highway. Glass holds 1 223 points, Louis Glass 262, with time trials at 7 30 p m and the first race slated for 7 25 p m.

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Coast Bars Campbell in California suspension

Tommy Campbell of Rock Island facing a California suspension until his eye sign is repaired by the state athletic commission. Reports say his knockout loss last May to Art Aragon left eye injuries. specialists warn against renewed dozing though one notes Campbell appeared fit for a likely easy win in New Orleans, but the bout ended in TKO to Gene during the same period.

Los Angeles Tommy Campbell Rock Island California State Campbell Art Aragon A. Seco Gene Durtin New Orleans

Fight Result Report From Dallas Boxing Card

A fragmented report lists several boxers including Buddy Scott of Dallas and Samira Shathtlontity in a heavyweight bout. The text references multiple rounds with numbers like 13 and 176, mentioning a fall and a stoppage. Other names include Rogan Petearts and Adrien Morgan with scattered locations such as Los Angeles and France.

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Southern Showers Hosts First Pire Appreciation Week

Birmingham will mark the league's first umpire appreciation week with prizes, radios, clothes, and sports gear. Chief Umpire Harry Johnson will attend a ceremony at Rickwood Field during the Birmingham playoffs. The event stems from a city recreation tourney where Jefferson High School led with 46 points and 15 playgrounds were represented.

Birmingham Ala Southern Assa Harry “Steamhoa Johnson Southern Rickwoodield San An l Tonio Newman City Recreation Department Jefferson High Jefferson High School Playground Alazan Playground Hot Wells

Esewaart Nage at Torinmtan Hyales Highlight

A garbled sports brief references esewaart nage at Torinmtan Hyales with scattered scores and names. It mentions Beelvis and Ossie Pihat, plus earnings and a 97.60 figure, amid unclear racing or event details.

Torinmtan Hyales Sony Poveore Edbert

Off Track Betting OK'd by Attorney General

Attorney General John W. Metzger approved a plan for regulated off track betting on horse racing at Centennial Park, with the state racing commission drafting the framework and considering expansion to other states. The plan hinges on legality under the state parimutuel betting law and the commission’s authority to authorize it.

Centenial Park John W. Metzger State Racing Commission Centennial Yard Club Metzger Racing. Commission Areae San Franciaco Aeneid Rachenlee Mufitie

Legion Baseball at TMI Diamond Delayed by Wet Grounds

Friday Junior Legion game between Mamo Heights and Albéri teams was played on a soggy field at the TMI diamond. Paul Green drove in two runs in the sixth, while Toit Owens walked and Shepherd singled to set up Green's decisive hit.

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