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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1942
Page
7
The Missions have countered tight games with late rallies and are 28 one run wins to 18 losses this season. Tulsa’s three losses include a one run defeat to Ban Antovin, a deciding factor in a dozen meetings between the clubs.
The Beaumont Exporters beat the Rebels 4-2 in a daytime clash at Beaumont before Shreveport Sports toppled Fort Worth 5-2 later. At San Antonio, the Padres swept doubleheaders, while Houston’s game was postponed. Lefty Hrillheart fanned 13 as Shreveport opened its series. Banks, Dashiell, and Liebnecht were noted for key plays.
In a windy Texas night, San Antonio Missions split a twin bill with Tulsa, winning 4-3 and 5-4 after long innings. Pitcher Sid Peterson starts again versus the Oilers, while Joe Szitzch heads home to enlist in the Marines, and players depart to report for induction.
Fragmented OCR appears to list multiple names, places, and numbers across sports and events. Key entities include towns, colleges, and individuals such as miners and fighters, but readable context is minimal. The text resembles a garbled montage of scores, locations, and personnel without a coherent single story.
Fragmented account describes hits by Tramback Hicks and Storey as Tulsa builds a lead. BeBuke provides Gibson's fourth inning win while umpire Andrews triggers dispute about a foul call. Witte and Moncuso figure, with Chelstoffes and Johns making defensive plays amid late infield action.
Bobby McQuillay of Lackawanni and Morris Corona battled in the heavyweight bout as part of a Navy Feller variety show in Buffalo. Other bouts featured Robert Fox rarity, El Louis, and Tom Atlin. A meeting for a women’s relay will be held Wednesday at 6:30 at the Denver Heights playground, announced by Marjorie Carroll.
In a key Tuesday night semifinal at Liss Field the undefeated First Baptist Lions face the Evangelical team in a decisive clash for the league championship. The Baptists, favored after a big win over Government Methodists, would clinch the title with a victory. Evangelicals must win to force another final showdown.
Cecil Travis, former Washington Senator star, leads hitters at Camp Wheeler Georgia with a .360 average and 47 safeties in 0 at bats. The infielder stands out among Army players, while teammates chase similar marks in daily drills and scrimmages.
Mauriello completes final training in New York before facing Red Burin of Watthnave at Madea Garden. The heavyweight contender wrapped up a three day regimen with a focused workout and sparring session, marking the countdown to Thursday's bout.
A veteran Texas leaguer lauds Junior Stephens of the Browns as a standout shortstop prospect. He notes Stephens has developed rapidly in the Saint Louis infield, showing power and consistent defense. The scout says there is a great market for skilled shortstops and Stephens could become a cornerstone for a winner.
Fragmented OCR describes an Amsterdam exhibition with references to a world title pursuit and notable names like George Selkirk. It mentions venues, dates, and mixed terms tied to a national tournament style display, hinting at a large gathering and diverse participants.
Dorothy Kirby of Atlanta defends her title as the championship opens in Asheville with 16 qualifiers beginning match play in the ladies division. Contenders include Cram of Thunder Bay and Millas Green in a field from New York to Milwaukee, with practice rounds starting Monday.
An ad touts Walker's DeLuxe as a prize bourbon with four years aging and a full bodied flavor. It markets Swaigit Bourbon Whiskey at 90 proof from Hiraat Water & Sons Inc of Peoria.
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