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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1950

Page

2

Texas Loop adds games in 1951 seven doubleheaders

The Texas League voted to expand the 1951 schedule to 161 games with seven added doubleheaders opening April 10 and ending September 9. Fans will see longer seasons. owners aim to attract attendance amid flagging interest in the all star game and league broadcasts. J Alvin Gardner, finishing a six year term, was reappointed as president on a renewed five year contract.

Ft, Worth J. Alvin Gardner Syear Gardner Gppes Flves Shoter

Softball Results and Schedule From San Pedro Event

Fragmented report shows teams such as Filgar Tobis, Pax, Avila and Hermandes in singles and doubles events at a San Pedro softball championship. It notes match results, losers bracket actions, and ongoing games with Lackland and other clubs in late night play. The text is garbled but preserves match outcomes and participant names like McGown, Vera, Lerine, Vallie, Delfin, Yates, and Saldana.

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Semi-Pro Baseball Results In BALWHAM Texas Tonight

BALWHAM Texas hosts a semipro baseball tourney night game where Weimer defeats Grange 60 in the northwest division. In the other matchup Brent shuts out Columbus 2 0. Weimer and Brenham both hold 3 1 records in the event.

Balwham Texas Weimer Grange Brent Columbus Brenham

No-Hit Game By Vern Fear Shuts Out Denver in DH

Des Moines pitcher Vern Fear threw a no hitter as the Des Moines team defeated Denver 5-0 in the first game of a Western League doubleheader. The game showcased strong defense and decisive runs, marking a standout performance for Fear and a 5-0 victory for Des Moines.

Des Moines Vern ‘Fear Des Moiines Denver

Rajah Helps South Win All Star Game Dominates North

In Fort Worth on July 22, the South defeated the North 5 to 2 in the Texas League all star game. Roge Hormsby managed Beaumont and backed by Ernie Nevel, Led the South to victory with strong pitching and timely hitting. Bob Lemon produced two singles for the North, while George Brown tripled for a South tally as the crowd of 27,300 filled the park.

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Friend Hurls Norrit Game in Brief Victory

A garbled game summary notes a brilliant pitching performance by Friend and a victory claimed by the team over Wichita Falls. Mentions include Wichita Falls loss, Pirates to Indianapolis Indians transfer talk, and scattered references to baseball figures and events in Texas and New York. The fragmentary text references leagues, schedules, and promotions with poor clarity.

Bob Friend Nevrit Wichita Falls Waco Rankie Hans Pitchoy Pirates Indianapolis Indians Trent Texas New York Friend Philadelphia Ath Letics Jie Rob Dillinger Cecil McChing Carl Powis Ubu American League American League Stults Amusement Center J. A.n Aletelly Clack Grittian Washington

Third Baseman? They Were All Well Fixed

Yankees discuss third base by committee with Reid Ariin Red Patterson and Robby Brown, while DeWitt in St. Louis seeks young talent. Dillinger, 31, moved from Athletics to Pirates amid waiver play under major league rules, with reports clarifying cost under 350000 not 100000. Bassett and other clubs evaluate the trade and third baseman roles.

Reid Ariin Red” Patterson New York Yankees Dusty Stunger Yanks Robby Brown Bill Johnson Bil DeWitt St. Louis Keil Joe Cronin Boston Red Sox Johnny Pesky John “Red Carriden Chicago White Sox Carriden Hla Chit Dillinger Alune Athletics Pirates

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Fragmentary OCR text presents a garbled line with likely place or event reference. Readable proper nouns are absent. no clear persons, organizations, dates, or locations can be identified. The readable portion suggests a stray, indecipherable fragment rather than a coherent news item.

Fragmented Sports Box Reads Enigmatic Scores

A fragment from a sports page shows stray names and numbers: Bosa er EN 5 u Wiel Maga. ti ruln 4 8 Orynna 3 Pliehin 1 Golmrana Sarlnas A Linux Cit 4. More Sports on Page 12.

Orynna Sarlnas

Mize Rays Yankees with 13 hits in 15 at bats comeback

Johnnie Mize drives a record comeback for the New York Yankees in a 45 victory over Detroit, belting two homers and five runs batted in as DiMaggio moves to the fifth spot. The win tightens the pennant race with Philadelphia and St Louis tied for the lead. Stafford, Rasehi, and Ferrier contribute as the Yankees surge to the top of the standings.

Yanks Todiy Anil Mize Joe DiMugeni Tigers Casey Stengel DiMaggio Lou Gehrig Gray Vic Rasehi Yankee Bengals Rasehi Paul Calvert Tiger Tom Ferrier Joe Page Perrick Philadelphe Phils St. Louis Cardinals Phils Bubba Church Pittsburgh Tohnny He Sal Maglie Giants Claud Royer Boston Braves Chicago Cubs Bill Serena Hrame Andy Pafko Johnny Sain Brooklyns Rodgers Coleaders Cincinnati Reds Preacher Roe Redlegs Don Marrero Cleveland Washington Senators Indians Senators Mike Garcia Mickey Vernon Ed Stewart Ed Yost Marrero Boston Red Sox St. Louis Browns Dom DiMaggio Birdie Tebbetts Itarter Joe Dodson

Baseball Standings Amid Fragmented OCR

Fragmented text shows scattered standings and schedule items for teams in New York Cleveland Philadelphia and St Louis with partial scores and times. It lists teams such as New York and Cincinnati with various figures and references to games and times, reflecting an incomplete standings page.

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Major Baseball and League Notes Across Teams and Players

Fragmented OCR summarizes baseball names, team abbreviations, and standings across American League and National League items. Mentions Brooklyn, Cincinnati, Chicago, Philadelphia, Seattle, and others with player surnames, positions, and game references, reflecting a busy wrap of scores and lineups.

Ex Champs Eliminate Each Other in Lefty Golf State Meet

Seguin July 22 former champions exited the state left handed golf championship as semi finals began at Max Stureke. Clyde Archer Pasadena defeated W H Gilmartin Ft Worth and Sterling Smith San Marcos beat Fred Blackmar Luling to set up a 36 hole final. Herbert Reid Jr Lockhart Zell and defending champ E Kingsoury Houston were ousted. Archer defeated Stallings 2 and 1 Gilmartin beat Pleskey one up Smith beat Fitzgerald 5 and 4.

Abufm WwaEays Seguin Max’ Stureke Bark Clyde Archer Pasadena dWudge W. H. Gilmartin Ft. Worth Sterling Smith San Marcos Fred Blackmar Luling Ithe ‘Eld Herbert Reid Jr Lockhart Zell Blackmar E. Kingsoury Houston Archer Stallings Gilmartin Art Plesfey Smith Bee Fitzgerald Beaumont

Pro Player Loses Suit for Back Pay in 1948 Contract

Leonard Butch Levy, guard for the defunct Los Angeles Don's, lost his lawsuit claiming back pay under a two year 1948 contract. The club argued it could terminate a contract if a player showed less ability than expected and upheld its decision to release him.

Los Angeles Leonard Butch) Levy Don's Cub Levy Hin

Flying Auto Wheel Kills Boy in Stand

A wheel rocketed from a speeding panel at a Cincinnati weekly midget car race striking 12 year old James Kerpe and injuring two others. Robert Ellis 17 and Erwin F Hauseli 57 suffered minor injuries after being struck in the stands and pits.

Cinginnatt Fury James Kerpe Chinnali Robert Ellis Clavinmati Ellis Erwin F. Hauseli Anderson Ind

Schroeder Leads Challenger in Fortieth National Clay Court

Ted Schroeder of La Crescenta Calif remains the top player in the quarter finals of the fortieth national clay court championships. Seymour Greenberg of Chicago has drawn the task of beating the world No 1 amateur. Other results include Art Larsen’s win over Jerry Evert and Tony Mottram advancing, with Mottram set to meet Herb Flam in the next round. In women’s singles Doris Hart Shirley Fry and Magda Burac advanced to the semi finals.

Chicago Ted Schroeder la Crescenta Calif Northwestern U Seymour Greenberg Schroeder Bernardschrieder Miami Alon Magda Burac Los Angeles Mann

Quick Sports Quiz Reveals Southwest Conference Ties

A late Friday question asks who could be champion money by lines of profession al guif. tune in KABC at 10 p m 11 for the answer in Sundays Light sports section. The Southwest Conference member list is traced, naming Texas Texas A and M Arkansas Baylor Rice SMU TCU Oklahoma Oklahoma A and M and Georgetown Phillips University of Enid, Oklahoma.

KABC Fime Texas T Texas A Sad Arkansas Baylor Rice SMU TCU Oftehoma A Oklahoma A Southwestern University Georgetown Phillips University of

Conrad dominates first Levelland invitational golf rounds

In Levelland, the Conrads led the field as only San Antonio entrants, including Billy Exforth and Wesley Ellis, survived the opening day of the first Levelland Country Club Invitational. Conrad defeated Ellis 3 and 2 to reach the semifinals, then beat Wilson Swinney 3 under par to advance.

Levelland Conrads San Antonio Tive Roads Zatilest Conrad Bill Draxwell Odessa Billy Exforth Wesley Ellis Lubbock Murrell Raymond Marshall Lubhoes Teefurth Asseed Male Ellis Conia Lamesa Jimmy Goldmaty Lichbacht George Paulowsky Hollis

Packers Sign Negro Players Stir Historic Football Move

The Green Bay Packers announce the first time in club history that black players join the team. Coach Gene Ronzat confirms signings of James Claris and James Thomas from Obo State, strengthening the Packers roster with noted talent.

Ree Ray Wiss Fee Green Bay Packers Gene Ronzant Nourinett James Claris James Thomas Packers

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