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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1939

Page

11

Stormy Win Hikes Cindy's League Lead in Giants Reds Clash

A 3 minute brawl between Giants pitcher Shodstop Billy Jurges and umpire Georges Magerkurth sparked a field fight after a disputed ball in the Reds 6 4 victory over New York. Cincinnati built late plays including Danning’s 10th homer and Craft drives to topple the visitors aided by Vander Meer and Thompson work on the mound.

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Yankees Triumph Over Tigers In Detroit Showdown

New York, led by Tommy Henrich and Bill Dickey, defeated Detroit 10 to 7 as Hank Greenberg and Earl Averill produced four hits apiece. Monte Pearson earned the win with Johnny Murphy finishing the seventh. DiMaggio went hitless despite the Yankees’ early lead aided by five Tiger errors.

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Dodgers Rally Past Pirates In Eight Inning Win

Brooklyn Dodgers explode for four runs in the eighth inning to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates. Wrights of note include Phelps doubling and Vaughan driving in runs as Brooklyn secures a 6 to 2 victory behind solid relief and timely hitting.

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Browns Hold Off Senators 8 7 In St Louis Battle

The Browns edged the Washington Senators 8 to 7 in St Louis after trailing early. Roxie Lawson pitched the rest of the game to earn the win while Chase took the loss as Washington piled up 14 hits to St Louis 9.

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Ten Losses For Bill Lee In Phillies Rout

Bill Lee took his tenth loss as the Chicago Cubs were crushed by the Philadelphia Phillies 5 to 2. Lee faltered in the eighth, surrendering several doubles and producing a five-run frame that sank Chicago. May led Philadelphia with four hits and three RBIs as Arnobich and Merril May supplied key run production.

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San Antonio Teams To Play Pair In Floresville Doubleheader

Two San Antonio baseball teams travel to Floresville for a twin bill at Fairview Park. Gene Lloyd’s Tribe from Alamo City meets Fairfield Tigers in a hard fought contest, while Floresville’s other softball club faces Polar partners from San Antonio at the same hour.

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Bees Conquer Cards Again In Close Series Victory

Beekeeper era unclear. report notes Bees win 7 to 3 over the Cards securing a game in a four game series. Bowmen walk leads to first inning run, injuries and substitutions cited, with several players named in a rugged box score style recap. Attendance listed as 7178.

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English Track Team Beats Harvard at Oxford Cambridge meet

Yale loses to Warvari ane Yale in a London track and field event at Oxford and Cambridge universities. A 3600 strong crowd, including Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy, witnessed the match with Yale defeated 7 to a.

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Frenchys Cats Set for Giants Clash in Fredericksburg

Fredericksburgs Glanks host Frenchys Black Cats in Sundays eye catching season opener. The Giants showcase a mix of veterans and promising youngsters delivering solid play while manager Feigar Klett anticipates Smokey Klaerner taking the mound.

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Poloists Schedule Sunday Round Robin in San Antonio

L A Poloists set a Sunday round robin at Brackenridge Park field with Army polo team. Play starts at 3 pm as both teams compete in a practice event indicating early season activity in San Antonio.

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Ninety-Eight Six-Man Football Teams Named for Next Season

In Austin officials of the Interscholastic Teague announced today that ninety-eight squads will play six-man football next year with four new districts added. The far sided districts count thirty eight squads. Teague athletic director B.R. Kidd said about 350 schools have organized teams but are not yet zoned for tournament play.

Austin Texas Teague BR. J, Kidd Teagre Amalter

Where They Play PLAY SUNDAY Texas League and AL and NL games

The schedule lists Texas League matchups with City at San Antopty Pola at Beaumont Fort Worth at Mounton Dallas at Shrevegueb and American League games Washington at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis New York at Cleveland Boston at Detroit with Nations League Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Chicago at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Reston St Louis at New York.

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