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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1945

Page

6

Tigers Fade in Tight Six-Team Scramble

Detroit's Tigers struggle in the East, win three of five, closing on St. Louis Browns as inconsistency hits the pennant race. Washington swings to split doubleheaders, Orioles, Athletics and Yankees win. White Sox rally past Red Sox. Dodgers hold first place hopes with varied scores.

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Dodson Leads Front in St Paul Open First Round

Dodgers Dodson of Kensan City Me shot five under 67 to pace a group of five golfers aiming to lower the St Paul Open target. Dirk Melz, Chuck Congdon, Henry Ransom and Tony Pentti followed in the 70s as pressure builds for Sundays final.

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Chozen Hits In 46 Games Mark First Since 1947 World Series

The report notes Harry Chozen's 46 game hitting streak across the season with stints at bat and fielding, including a standout stretch that mirrors his 1947 World Series form. The Yankees announce Red Ruling and Hank Teony as pitchers for a Sunday tilt against the Chicago White Sox, with notes on Ruling’s early-season debut and Teony’s role in the rotation.

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Standings Mix In 1930s Baseball News From New York to Washington

Fragmented OCR summary of a wide range of team standings and game notes. Mentions New York teams, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Detroit, Washington, and others. Referenced names include Jansen, Lombardi, Rowe, and Silkedds. Contains scattered game results, schedules, and player mentions without clear narrative.

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Where They Play SATMMDAY MASEMALG DATE

Fragmented OCR text lists multiple city names and venues with scattered teams and dates. It mentions San Antonio, New York, Ruston, Philadelphia, Portland, Bay Minnetaca, Sacramento, Los Angeles and others with unclear matchups and times, reflecting a noisy schedule page.

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McMurry to Come Back in Athletics

McMurry College authorized to restore athletics program after a vote by the college board. Executive committee approved reestablishing an athletic director and head football role. Expansion of coaching and sport offerings discussed with plans to resume activities in coming season.

McMurry Abilene McMury College Yeswina Spork Tall Lom Aristecs

Ferrier Wins In Coast Golf at Pebble Beach

Sel Perrier of the Presidio San Francisco won the Ninth Servien golf championship at Pebble Beach with a two day total of 287 actual scores 93 69 70 55 implying 287 showing a six stroke rally after the opening rounds Second place went to Cpl. George Matson of Ara Calif and third to Robert Hopkins of Fort Williamette California The event attracted other notable players from California and nearby regions

Pepale Beach Galil Sel Ji Perrier Presidio Cpl George Matson Ara Calif Matson Robert Hopkins Fort Wintleia Scott Galif

Patty Berg to Play In Chicago Golf

Patty Berg of the marine corps Women’s Reserve will compete in Chicago next week at the Ton O’Shanter course. Berg, winner of the 1943 Women’s River Valley Open, is based in Philadelphia and is a prominent figure in major women’s golf events hosted by All-America and the Ton O’Shanter venues.

Patty Berg Chicago Marine Corps Tyo Oshanter Morit. Berg

Umpire Accused After Wrong Hit During League Game

In Cincinnati, Kan Magerkurh accuses umpire of striking the wrong man after a confrontation on the field. Lange and others dispute the claim while police investigate. Chicago reports Umpire Zagg Sears threatened after Dodgers Cubs clash. MLB official says disciplinary review pending.

Kan Grarge Magerkurh Yien Natkinin Taurs Reths Basten Magerkorth Fontarow Tatiga Lange Miyse Londo Zagg Sears Parl C. Prick Durneher Sears Chyfe

Jewelers Rally Past Civilians in Gla Bottball League

In a Major A division game at Fen Pedeo Park the Jewelers beat the Civilians 9 to 2. Kelly sparked the offense with a three run seventh inning, while Brooke and Mart in Bituman connected for key hits and Neugneyer drove in runs.

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Manila Eyes Major League Style Baseball Games

Manila hosts a sports friendly push to land a world champion baseball series for the service troops. Base officers note facilities including Rizal Stadium, opened in 1905 by Babe Ruth and touring teams, now serve baseball, football, and other sports. A big league showcase could draw thousands of servicemen and Filipino fans, with former major and minor leaguers and semi pros already playing locally.

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Dick Edmonds Scribe Dead at 31

Sacramento obituary notes the death of Dick Edmonds aged 31, longtime sports editor for the Sacramento Tuton. He helped raise funds to revive the Sacramento Pacific Coast League half Club and previously worked for several California papers. He is survived by his wife and a five year old son.

Sacramento Calif Dick Edmonds Sacramento Pacific Coast League Fadolands Sacramento Tuton California I San Jose Madera Colusa Pittsburg Nopa San Jose State College

Warhawks Rained Out at Corpus

The Warhawks game at Corpus Christi was rained out after San Antonio’s team lost 3-2 in a prior clash. Weather halted play and postponed further action, with no rescheduled date announced.

Corpus AAP Aseaall San Antonia Corns Christi Naval Aie Station Rai Secand San Antonio Desday

Olson Named Chairman of Basketball Rules Committee

Harold G. Olson of Ohio State was named chairman of the basketball rules committee. The announcement came from James W. St. Caty of Southern Methodist University and Secretary Wilson of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Lambert of Arkansas to represent the sixth NCCAA district.

Chicago IINS Haroldt G. Olson Ohio State Insp Ceng Wilson National Collediate Aueke Assochetion James W. St Caty Southern Methodist University Lee Ene Gene Wo Lambert University of Arkannas St. Keepot N.C. A. A. Digtelet

Tallon Sweats It Out Inconclusive Draft Induction

A fragmentary sports and military note from Memphis area coverage reports Tallon seeking entry into military service amid unclear status. The local induction unit led by Maj J Tamanna states the case has not been disposed of, leaving eligibility unresolved. Further readable lines list miscellaneous scores and names from a regional association, including Saint Louis Cardinals reference and scattered team mentions.

Tallon Syragusa George Fyttoy St. Louis Cardinals Willy Infieldes A J. Tamanna Yrs

Thumbs Up heavy favorite in Santa Anita handicap

Thumbs Up the "horse that came back" faces top threats Old Kentucky and Daily Trouble in the $170,000 Santa Anita Handicap with Georgia Wool aboard for the mile and an eighth race. Threats include Daily Trouble, Old Kentucky, and St Jock, while Thumbs Up carries 130 pounds after a dramatic comeback win.

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Fight Results From Pectin Tere JING Sonora Card

Boxing results list a slow round one fight with Gendro Kalo of Los Angeles drawing with Charley Randolph in Hollywood. Other bouts show multiple city matchups including New York Montreal and Mexico City, with several decisions and stoppages across 145 to 187 pounds, involving fighters such as Freddie Coc rane and Tutty Revd, reflecting a dense lineup with varied outcomes.

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Tennis stars clash as Wood faces McManus in Wimbledon semi

In an Eastern Junior clay court championship leg, Wood, a 32-year-old stylist, meets Jack McManus of Los Angeles in the semi finals while Shields, a lanky hard hitter, advances by ousting J. Fisher Hall. Cooke, Elwood, and other veterans seek top national rankings amid mixed results across men and women matches.

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Fort Worth Team Vs Black Missions Set For Sunday Night Ring

A colorful array of former professionals headlines the Fort Worth field as the Giants face the Black Missions and Fort Worth Black Giants at Tees Field Sunday night at 2:45. Paul Franklin Naner Smit and Sweet Daddy Brown headline a strong lineup with Teddy Atkinson sidelined by illness and Wayne Weight set to start. Darby Dieppe and Conn McCreary also join the ride in a stout field including Red Stick, Pryor, William Tula, Ricks Raft, Pindus, Michazelo, Posts Graduate, Bob Mann and Ward Trophy.

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Tucker to Fight Complete Oyster?

In Austin a turmoil surrounds the state fish and oyster commission as ex executive secretary Dodgen moves to remove Tucker and Rudasill from their posts. Dodgen says resignations effective August 5, Tucker and Rudasill deny resigning. Governor Stevenson may comment as an investigation into Tucker’s activities continues.

Austin INS Fish and Oyster Commission Howard Dodger Cheace Will Wacker Tucker Wand Glyde R. Nurasil Dodgen Deigen Tucker Ridasitl Radasil Tundasil Rudasit Ehiy Lahire State Commission Dad- Ben Coke R. Stevenson Haye

Jantro Earns Rematch With Greco

In New York a welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden ended with Johnny Greco narrowly defeating Tony Jantro in a hard fought twelve rounds. The crowd of 14,971 paid 69,174 dollars as judges favored Greco 5-3 on two scorecards, with Leonard and Hagen split but Greco edged by in the late rounds. A rematch appears likely.

New York Tony Jantro Montreal Johnny Gretoy Madison Square Garden Ims Benny Leonard Jim Hagen Janko Greco Judea Bul Healy Associated Press Danko Janico Junio Buble Mays Middlesboro Freddie Cochrane Bobby Howars Washington Rocky Groxiano Wille Glizelle Beg Grauleso Hewerd Cochrane Lites Howard

U.S. Chess Masters To Finally Meet

Hollywood silhouette July 21 reports a long awaited match between Reuben Fine and Sumner Reshevsky. Both entered the United States championships. Reshevsky placed second previously. The event, part of the Pan American congress, will include Mexican Cuban Chilean Brazilian Argentine masters competing for the Western Hemisphere title.

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