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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1949

Page

2

Beavers sign practicing physician as pitcher

In Oregon City on July 23 Portland Beavers of the Pacific Coast League signed Dr Frank Mericks a practicing physician to be a pitcher for games in Portland He formerly pitched for Portland and Salem in the Western International league while studying medicine and has practiced locally for several years He will not travel to road series and is expected to join near-term play in Portland and McMinnville as a local addition

Oregon City Ore Portland Beavers Portland Frank Miericks Mericks Oregon City Merchants Salem

21 From S.A. In Aquatics at Tyler Meet

San Antonio swimmers enter the TAF state swimming and diving meet in Tyler for a weekend event. Notable entrants include Doulas Conner Chrissi Grant Sandy Robert Morvis June Tolar Katherine Kruger Genevieve Dumas Vupil Sleei Jr Donald McMillan Billy Steele Bon Coats Pat Tolar Roger Tolar Jack Volarie Sohn A Johns Reacy Von Phul George Wiley Thomas Wakely Proegy Pilman and Ari Anderson. The girls relay squad Sandy Hobbs Chriss Grant and Susan Spree may set a new time record. Conner captains SMU and is among San Antonio’s top contestants.

San Antonio Tyler Anime City Doulas Conner Chrissi Grant Sandy Robbe Susan Spice Robert Morvis June Tolar Katherine Kruger Genevieve Dumas Vupil Sleei Jr Donald McMillan Billy Steele Bon Coats Pat Tolar Roger Tolar Jack Volarie Sohn A. Johns Reacy von Phul George Wiley Thomas Wakely Proegy Pilman Ari Anderson Merley Sandy Hobbs Chriss Grant Susan Spree Robert Morris Vandainder Conner SMU

Parish League clash ends 6-5 St Garard's victory

St Garard's edged St Agnes 6-5 at Jiy Wy field in a parish league baseball game. Herb Hahn connected with a hit for St Garard's, while the action featured late scoring and tight defense.

St Garard's Ant St. Agnes Jiy Wyfield Herb Hahn Temi

Uncertain Sports Briefs Highlight Mixed Results and Plans

Fragmented report covers multiple sports events and leaders. Mentions teams and players across several cities including Birmingham and New York with varied outcomes and preparations for upcoming games. Details are unclear due to OCR issues but indicate ongoing season activity and sponsor notes.

Softball News From Long Weekend Schedule

Abbreviated rundown lists softball double headers, nerves, and lineups. Mentions teams like Brith and Maria's Parte with a San Teare field reference. Notes rainouts, starting times, and upcoming games across multiple sites including Lack ang APR and Lachlan AFB TN with players and coaches named in scattered fragments.

Fight Results From Wagon 21 Ty Annelue Aoul Bis Bil Petersen

Sankouset outpointed Glen Fender in Mot 147 minutes. Granger outpointed AL Harbnan in Boston. Arnold Bante Chatham met in Quogisler. Kept reports mention Linum and Koch in Long Beach with other uncertain pairings and dates.

Annelue Aoul Bis Ierounil Long Beach Aaland Lanstaran Koch Heavemeirhl Darkie Lyons Kines City

Dodgers or Cards Likely to Lead NL Race in Tight Finish

In a tight National League pennant chase, the Dodgers and Cardinals hold a slim lead with about ten weeks left, while Boston, the Phillies, and Giants eye an outside shot. George Munger and strong defense from Chuck Dieving and Kyus Slaughter spark the Cards past Brooklyn, Stan Musial starts fast with a homer, and the Braves slip as Bickford injures a leg. The Yankees widen their AL lead as Detriot falls further behind.

Munger Tgs Joe Brooklyn Eddie Dyer Dodgers Red Chuck Dieving Kyus Slaughter Slaughter Gil Hodges Stan Musial Braves St. Louis Dieving Nippy Jones Munyri Yodgers Mitsburgh Varn Bickford Clyde McCullough Hickford Tno Chancas Ab Eddie Stankus Dickson Wie Lombardi Robin Roberts Russ Meyer Cincinnati Roberts Mryer Phils Kent Peterson Tuddly Blatini Grarly Hatton Stan Hoilmiz Red Sudlowp HOMAT

Six hitter extends record as Boston wins 4-2

Tent Ga delivered a superb six hitter to push his record to 33 and notch a second straight six hit victory. Vern Stephens hit his 24th homer and Ted Williams added his 23rd as Boston defeated St. Louis 4-2. Mel Parnell allowed eight hits in a 13th win, while Connie Mace beat Carl Scheib in a pitching duel and Randy Gumpert earned his 14th road win as the A's were blanked. The Mackmen dropped to 13 of 16. West division notes show Abilene and Amarillo scoring big in early action.

Tent Vern Stephens Hower Ted Williams Boston St. Louis Browns Mel’ Parnell Ned Garver Bom DL _Magelo Chicago Philadelphia A Connie Mace Carl Scheih Scheih A's Randy Gumpert Gumpert Mackmen

Betty Bruce Denies Link To Ralph Kiner Romance

In New York on July 12, Betty Bruce denies a romance with baseball star Ralph Kiner. Kiner says she is simply a good friend met through Charley Rose. Bruce calls him a possible person but says they are not involved. Kilgallin column notes a supposed new love interest between Kiner and the actress.

New York Ralph Kiner Pittsburgh Betty’ Brace Charley Rose Asiner Betty Rose Planufacturer Rove Wonk Greepberg Homerun Tatty Dorothy Kilgatlen New York Journmenican Betty Bruce Matear Ralph Kilner

Inverness Golf Results Mixed Amid Busy Round Bob Hamilton Victories

Golf results from Inverness show Bob Hamilton and several players scoring well in varied rounds. Notable performances include Chick Dactini, Frank Stiawahin, Clayton Heathnr, and Sam Netz with mixed margins over rivals, while different pairings and matchups appear in parallel editions of the event alongside standings notes for various leagues and teams.

Rissals Bob Hamilton Chick Dactini Ton Bamaret Frank Stiawahin Her Jr Clayton Tandings Pla Harelern Turneen Percier Sirataban Amet Sas Dovena Raturday Isrrinen Totnes International League Devi Jack Charterton Auriste Savant Colitis Nest

Shore Hurls Against Panthers in Mission Home Stand

The San Antonio Missions close their home stand at Mission Stadium against the Fort Worth Cats before both teams move to Ft. Worth. Game time is listed as night, with a Sunday and Monday shift to Ft. Worth and subsequent road trip stops in Dallas Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Ray Shore is named as a pitcher for the Missions. Cats win 5 to 3 over the Missions in front of 3338 fans as Fort Worth protests umpires before the game.

San Antonio Missions Ft. Worth van Cuyk Ue Cats Carroll Ger Jerer Charley Grant Hill Sommers Ed Logg Wes Hamner Rob Riga Grant Don Lenhare Sommers Tamner CATS Sten Staples Preston Ward Chico Carrasquel Dick Williams Willams Fiala Abrams Padres Wolking Bill Sommers van Cush

Easy One for Randolph Easy One for Randolph

Randolphs Ramblers swept Gonzales 6 innings as B C Wilson dominated on the mound. Al Ferrandez belted his third homer of the tourney in the second inning to spark the Rambler offense. They advance to meet Linton at 8 p.m. Saturday in the semifinals with Victoria and Weimer meeting Sunday for the other semifinal and the title game set for Monday night.

Ceremer Victoria Wily Randolph Ramblers Gon Ealos Victoria Advocate B.C. Wilson Rambler Lasers al Ferrandez Eppty Linton Weimer

Women golfers tie for first flight low net honors

Mrs Harold Weilbacher and Iniys A B Gum tied for first flight low net in the San Antonio Women's Golf Tournament at the San Antonio Country Club Friday. Weilbacher’s score 80 and Gunn’s 92-43, with Dailey winning second night honors 83 and Yanis grabbing grunting honors with 30. Mrs M Kilton presented prizes.

Harold Weilbacher Iniys A.B. Gum San Antonio San Aninjgio Comntey Club Weilbacher Gunn West Fern Charley Dailey Yanis Grutting Kiltan

One-Armed Golfer Secures 140-Yard Hole-in-One

One-armed golfer B. Shaneh Bell of 398 Chub Dr clinched a 140 yard ace on No. 5 at Dak Ills Clowitry etal course. He achieved the par hole without using irons. Bell, noted for his disabled left arm, wore a tie and was accompanied by Durphy and Goldfarb.

B. Shaneh Bell Bell Durphy Goldfarb

Mysterious Cube and Cylinder Roll in Spain

Uneven objects described as a cube and a cylinder rolled down a slope in Spain amid unusual welding claims. The fragmentary report hints at an experimental setup or odd event connected to a Monday occurrence, with unclear details and person names missing.

Spain

Finals On in 4th Army Golf Finals

S6hore finals of the Fourth Army golf tournament at Sam Houston course Saturday feature pre-tournament favorites M Sgt Roy Scheier and M Sgt Hat Grumbles. Schneider beat Sgt Jack Laxson 2 and 1 in Thursday semis. Grumbles edged Maj Lawson Maguder 2 and 1. Maj Gen Be, BAMC and Col George Hayman collided in an 18 hole round to decide senior crew. Lt Col Hall of Camp Hood lost a playoff to Lt Col HH G Hall 75 to 76. An accidental stroke affected Hall’s score.

Roy Scheier Sam Houston Hat Grumbles Schneider Jack Laxson Brooke Army Medical Noyes BAMC George Hayman Ft. Sam Houston Sgt EL Mitchell Camp Hood Fourth Army Cnl HH. G. Hall Camp Hoad Cel Hall Ly Choutingsian Raul Carrel FL Sam Dee Sandia Base Fini Holl Lanford Tod i Geee Ronier Sole Georun Jfosthuns Ante van Mab Denne Sand Howaten Sarvainna Fausto Low O' Brouny

Where They Play Saturday in Major League Baseball

The text lists several scheduled games and times across leagues and cities. Notable matchups include American League action with New York at Detroit and Pittsburgh at Boston, plus others in Chicago Cincinnati and more, indicating a full weekend schedule with varied start times.

Piadon Antonie Amrerican Leagie New York Detroit Ridette Dell National Bragan St. Hanus Exisths Neweam Hy Ar Belin Sinelinaty Alghe Delphi Te Woon

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