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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1949

Page

2

State junior golf champions list from The Light's annual event

A historical roster of boys who won the state junior golf championship in The Light’s annual event. Names span 1928 to 1948 with players from Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Brownsville, Abilene, Austin, and Orange. Notable entries include Hugh Carpenter, Joe Greenwood Jr, Loraine Young, Tevin Jam, Buck Luce, Joe Moore, Jimmy Chasey, James McNair, L. M. Crannell Jr, and Morris Williams Jr among others.

Hugh Carpenter Dallas Joe Greenwood Jr Houston Loraine Young San Antonio Tevin Jam Daltlag Beashara Schrieger Jack Lee Orange Tony Lawrance Duyn Schumacher Anck Luce Len Brandton San Aponto Buck Luce Joe Moore San Attono Jimmy Chasey Stanfry Callahan Isg James “Chula” ‘McNair Brownsville L. M. Crannell Jr Joe Ruby Herbert Reid Jr Lorkhart Gene Towry Bily Maxwell Abilene L. M. Crain Jr Morris Williams Jr Ausiin Morris Williams Austin Terry O'Daniel San Antonio Golfassa Brackenridge Park

Untitled junior golf results in San Antonio style

Readable golf results show players from San Antonio and nearby areas finishing matches. Notable outcomes include Tony Kennyfidge defeating Sar Antonio 4 and 3, Donald Tark edging George Villalom, and Glen Gray winning 4 and 3. A championship event in Fort Worth features Jenviz Carter defeating Ray Moore 4 and 3, with other match results listed for local competitors.

Ares Wight Tehane Lou Sa Anton Aclentet Tony Kennyfidge Sar Antonio Donald Tark George Villalom Sal Au Glen Gray Baltas Aoreates Stanton Afosel Antony Jenviz_ Carter Aklmig Ed Enenh Wards Bt. Worth Our Consilatints Pada Morgles San Antonio Ray Moore Seatimont Beenixbt Coneolacion Homer Cctlaway Bryan Billy White Ben Antonio Richard Gonenins San Antopio Allan Ailenen San Amenis

Leffies in Semi Finals at State Tournament

Seguin reports the state tefthanded gal tournament semis feature defending champion Hobby Malone of Fort Worth facing Bill Barton of San Marcos with L A Fitzgerald of Beaumont meeting Ed Kingsbory of Houston. Quarterfinals saw Majone over Allan Mitcher and Barton over Fred Fiheri, Fitzgerald over Fred Haver, and Kingstuey over Curtis Walker. Eli Rabin was elected president with Bert J. Keer vice president and Gil Miller secretary.

Succiad Wn Thi Linh Seguin Hobby Malone Ft. Worth Bill Barton San Marcog L. A. Fitzgerald Beaumont Ed Kingsbory Houston Majone Allan Mitcher San Antonio Barton Fred Fiheri Wichita Falls Fitzgerald Fred Haver Kingstuey Curtis Walker Belville Idana Eli Rabin Halsettsville Bert J. Keer Sroair Gil Miller Secreary

Dapper Dan Golf Notes and Cryptic Ledger

A fragmented OCR page lists various cryptic codes, names, and numbers related to golf and individuals. It mentions Dapper Dan Golf and references figures like Dick Meta, Jim Kerrier, Bennan Kelser, and others alongside dates and codes, forming an unclear ledger of items. The readable bits hint at a catalog or standings log rather than a coherent story.

Vague softball notes mix from Crockett event

Fragmented OCR text mentions softball, teams, players Barajas Sadler and Cadena, and a San city game. Other garbled phrases reference Heatwave, Crepe, and names like Loewe and Thompeous. No clear outcome or dates emerge.

Fey Crockett San Beatin Barajas Sadler el Peper Sotin Lye & Hommel Leemue

Women golfers win at San Antonio tournament

Mrs ML Nimnans posts low net 70 and low gross honors at Oak Hills Country Club as her 84 and four stroke handicap yield a 6 under par 70. Mrs J E Weal takes second with 945 19. Mrs Loraine Young tied for putting prize. event led by Mrs Danny Dreeben, president, Dial F231, Broadway.

San Antonio Aly Oak Hills Country Club J. E. Weal Loraine Young Danny Dreeben Dial Cone Broadway

Williams Wins Jr. Golf Laurels in Tight Finish

Austin's Morvis Williams Jr. defeated Bert Weaver of Beaumont 3 and 1 to win the 23rd annual Kids tournament at Brackenridge Park, closing with a birdie 3 on the 35th hole. Williams led early, Weaver rallying to square the match before Williams pulled away with timely birdies and clutch putting.

Sonnny Janes Hla Morvis Williams Jr Austin Texas University of Texas Wycarola Bert Weaver Beaumont Brackenridge Park Texas Pga Jogard Weaver Ant Willams Wilk Williams St. Weaver Lever Willems Finis Sallie Wiliams Onan Weaver Trontahe Wan Hires PGA The Light Eft

Shore Joins Missions Tonight After Waivers Cleared

Bay Shore, right handed pitcher from the San Antonio Missions, is expected to arrive in San Antonio Saturday night to join the Mission club after waivers were cleared. Gus Mancuso will start Shore in tonight's double header with Hoot Gibson and Johnny Crocea, while Tulsa's Walker Cress and James Avrea oppose. The Missions, who beat Tulsa Friday, aim to snap a slump as San Antonio seeks to extend its Texas League lead with Shore joining the rotation.

Bay Shore St. Louis San Antonio Missions San Antonio Mission Club Bill Byrd Bill DeWitt St. Louis Browns Shore Mission Star Walver Ore Chers Gus Mancuso Hoot Gibson Reef Pouls Johnny Crocea Tulsa Walkler Cress James Avrea Gibson Cress Corsleann Tommy Fine Mamates Beans Marlonetti Marlonetti Chartie Grant Dan Baich Bill Sommers’ Duttielly Procopio Heyrera Hac sJohn Bebber Padres Julie Feder Sommers Herrera Leonard Balng Marioneth Eg Knobiauch Russ Burna

Golfer Williams Edges Weaver In Dramatic 17th

In a tense round, Williams and Weaver trade leads through holes seven to seventeen. Williams bogeyed late but rebounded with a river crossing birdie while Weaver mis-hit two shots and missed several close putts. The dramatic finish hinges on a par at 17 delivering Williams a slim victory.

Wweaven Wwe Weaver Joe Conrad Thad Ray Wiliams Jos- Inj Bol Willams Lees Williams Ayread Bird Beaumont Faten Latigue

Parish League game showcases Contreras strikeout spree

South San Antonio defeated St. Leo's 9 to 25 in a Parish League baseball game at Mol Name Friday night. Pitcher Buddy Contreras struck out 13 batters and led the offense with dominant performance in a high scoring, uneven clash.

St. Daseon's South San Anoni St. Leo's Buddy Contreras Mol Contreras

Pollet Seeks Insured Start Amid Slumping 1949 Cardinals

Pollet, trusted by Dyer, seeks insurance for a heavy workload with the 1949 Cardinals as he carries a 12.5 game winning pace and battles for pennant contention. He improved after early losses, winning 11 of 33 since midseason, including shutouts over Boston Chicago and Philadelphia. Enos Slaughter and Robin Roberts clashed in a tight affair as Brooklyn extended its lead while Newcombe’s continued strong start helped the Dodgers pull away from the Reds.

Howe Pollet Eddie Dyer Penant Posey St. Louis Boss Dyer Dyer Pollett Eddie Howard Texas Houston Pittsburgh Brooklyn Dodgers Boston Chicago Philadelphia Pollet Harry Brechéen Max Lanier Jeb Pottet Cincinnati Philadelonia Robin Roberts Lanier Ken Hettzelman Polk Jet Eddie Kazak Ine Garagiola Kazak Cardinal Enos Slaughter Phils Richie Ashburn Willie Jones Don Newcombe Tommy Brown Roy Campanella Jackie Robinson Brooks Reda Ebbetsfield Newcombe Walker Cooper Ken Rattensberger Bud Lively Warren Spahn Tlm Braves Spahn Warren Yackey Cub Ploners Peter Reiser Jeff Heath Hia Flrst Hej New York Rissa Towers Daberth Hatton ODET Stallevi Ezak Ledges Blattner Porte Simmons Romania Fey Gwen Cransol Helmes Stati

Missions Box Scores Highlight Big Light Win

A concise box score recap from the Missions highlights a strong performance by the team and a notable contribution from Ada. The page also teases additional sports coverage on page 12 featuring courteous gameplay notes and related statistics.

Two No Hitters On Los Angeles Diamonds

Local amateur games Friday night featured two no hit performances. Lennie Carter of A&B Axle beat Fraternal Order of Eagles 7 to 0 at Richter field, while Bill Lightie of Lackland AFH blanked Union 694 4 to 0 at another field. Carter contributed two hits for A&B Axle as Curtis Ray went four for four with a homer and two triples for Sgt. Dave Willems' squad. Bergstrom hit a first inning triple and Braun added key plays in a separate late game. Lagrange, Ga saw Pilcher Alex Gounaris throw the Bears’ first no hit, no run game, blanking Griffin 5–0.

Lennie Carter A&b Axle Order of Eagles Steven Laning Richter Field Bill Lightie Ale Loren Indianapolis Bergstrom Afb Lackland Afh Tony Carter A&zh Dick Hood Lackland Tor Ax Curtis Ray Sgt Dave Willems Braun Lagrange Pilcher Alex Gounaris Bears Gounaris Griffin

Fight Results and Rivalry Reported in Fragmented Text

Fragmentary OCR text describes unnamed fighters and matches with unclear names and outcomes. Mentions Paddler and Arlene in a coach-like tone with scattered references to teams and events, but specifics and results are obscured by errors.

Friscoans Reach Publinx Final in National Golf

Ken Towns and Bill Berger of San Francisco advance to the Publinx final. Towns beat Phil Kunkel of Salt Lake City 1 up at the 36th hole. Berger eliminated Lou Baris of Alhambra 5 and 4.

Los Angeles Ken Towns Bill Berger San Francisco Towns Phil Kunkel Salt Lake City Berger Lou Baris Alhambra Cali

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